UCLA, Los Angeles Junior English Course
Embassy Summer at UCLA
Welcome to sunny California! Our centre is located iconic University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). UCLA is a household name synonymous with academic excellence and the global city of Los Angeles is a dynamic environment for learning and experiencing new things. Just steps from campus, you will find friendly Westwood Village. The district is a centre for shopping, eating and entertainment.
Key Facts:
Price:
Standard triple and twin rooms: $1,790
Prices include tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board
Day Programme: $640
Location: University of California, Los Angeles
Dates: 25 June - 6 August
Ages: 8 – 18* (18 yr olds accepted as part of a group with a leader – junior programme)
Accommodation: Standard triple and twin rooms, and shared bathrooms
Sample Excursions: Santa Monica, Hollywood with Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive and Downtown LA with plenty of visits
Day programme available: Always starting on a Monday including tuition, activities and lunch. No accommodation included. Contact us for more information.
✓ Standard twin rooms and shared common space
✓ Both room types have a shared bathroom ratio of 1:4/5
✓ Each room is furnished with a chest of drawers, closet space and two desks
✓ The accommodation is divided across four residential buildings, two dedicated to twin standard rooms and two dedicated to apartment-style rooms
✓ Laundry available in each residence building. High-speed internet throughout. Communal lounges on each floor of the residence building
✓ Students are responsible to keep their rooms clean and tidy, bathrooms are cleaned daily. Common areas are cleaned weekly and linen changed weekly. Towels provided
✓ Meals served in on-site canteen, packed lunch at weekends
✓ Study rooms, fitness & recreation room located on ground floor
✓ Hilltop Convenience Store located nearby. Sunset Village Recreation Center, including swimming pools, tennis courts, and outdoor exercise machines
The programme includes 2 full-day excursions every week and several on-site activities in between lessons. All activities are designed to continue the learning in a fun and enjoyable way, encouraging students to develop life skills and make new friends through sport, activities and socially interactive games.
Activities
Sports: With a choice of football, mini Olympics, table tennis, beach volleyball and basketball.
Drama: Drama and performance activities, such as drama workshops and scavenger hunts.
Evening: Activities such as karaoke, a talent show, a pool party and BBQ.
Sample of Full-Day Excursions
Downtown LA:
Students get to explore the most interesting places/sites such as LA Cathedral, Olvera Street, LA Union Station, Chinatown and the Getty Centre.
Hollywood:
Students get to explore the famous Hollywood Boulevard with the Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive.
Beach day:
Students get to explore some of the most famous beaches in LA. One day includes a visit to the Getty Villa, Malibu and Zuma Beach. Another day-trip is spent in Santa Monica at the beach and the pier. The third trip is to Venice Beach
California Science Center and Disney Concert Hall:
Students get to explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibitions and visit the magnificent concert hall of Walt Disney. They also do a stop in the historic district of Little Tokyo.
Grammy Museum and Griffith Observatory:
students visit the famous Grammy museum, the Staples Centre, home arena of LA Lakers. They also do a stop from some shopping in Santee Alley and finish off with a visit to Griffith Observatory.
The classroom is at the heart of your Los Angeles Junior English Course. English Lessons are student-centered and encourage the development of relevant language skills.
Meals: All meals are served in a large self-service canteen.
Classrooms: Standard classrooms located in the residence building.
Common Room: Communal lounges on each floor of the residence building and a multi-games room.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi throughout the campus and in bedrooms.
(Early Risers Club / Run and Yoga morning / room sweeps - 6:45 - 8:15)
Week 1 (Rotates every 2 weeks) | |||||||
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Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
Morning | Arrival | Intake/ Placement/ Campus Tour / Supply Run | Sports / Basketball / Tennis | Lessons | Full Day Trip: Hollywood Walk of Fame / Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive | Lessons | Beach Day: Getty Villa / Malibu Pier |
Afternoon | Campus Tour / SoCal SoFun Shopping Experience in Westwood | Full Day Trip: Century City Mall / Bonfire at Dockweiler Beach | Lessons | Lessons | |||
Evening | Spa Night - Get a Manicure, Pedicure, and More! | Casino Night Show Off Your Betting Skills! |
Graduation Party / Karaoke Night | SoCal SoFun - Local Westwood - Shopping Night / Movie Theater Night (Optional) |
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