PLUS Iona College — summer school in the USA

  • Iona College, North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY, USA
  • Campus
  • age from 10 to 20
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Summer English Premium School
from 1 512,74 EUR per week
Age from 10 to 20 years
Jun 17, 2024   Aug 10, 2024

Program description and what is included

The language course is 15 hours a week. Before you arrive, you take an online English placement test. Based on the results, they are then divided into groups of a maximum of 15 students per class. Classes take place in the morning. Under the guidance of experienced teachers, certified in EFL or TESOL the students improve their communication skills and spelling, and work on grammar and active vocabulary increase. Teaching materials are developed by the centre's methodologists, and the pronunciation part is actively introduced. Upon the completion of the programme students get a certificate. Available at any level.

  • 15-hour English course per week
  • Course materials
  • Certificate of Course Completion
  • Accommodation in single rooms in a residence with private facilities
  • Three meals per day
  • Leisure and sightseeing activities
  • Registration fees
  • Bank charges
  • Travel Class travel services
  • Visa processing including translation of documents
  • Health insurance
  • Transfer from and to the airport

Not included:

  • Out of pocket expenses

Description

The PLUS Centre is located in the New Rochelle area of New York. It is known as the 'Home Town' for its significant residential development and public park spaces. New Rochelle has a lively downtown area with stores, shopping centres, entertainment centres and a cinema. New York City is easily accessible by train, with a travel time of about 30 minutes to Midtown Manhattan. 

 
The campus is located at the heart of the town. It is well-manicured and is very picturesque, with many attractive buildings, housing apartments, classrooms, and activity spaces. It is moderately sized, with accommodation within a five-minute walk of the refectory and technology-enabled classroom facilities. In addition, the accommodation is located on a main street with shops and restaurants, providing PLUS participants with a typical "small town USA" experience. 
Children are accommodated in a residence hall. There is a desk, a wardrobe, a bed and a shower with a toilet in the room. Bed linen is changed and cleaned by staff once a week. The classrooms and canteen are a five-minute walk away. Meals are served three times a day. There is a Starbucks and café on campus.

Why choose this school

  • Safe and secure environment
  • 5-minute walk to a large park and garden
  • 15 to 20-minute walk to downtown and train station
  • Easy access to New York Manhattan
  • All excursions are by coaches
  • Fast track to all attractions
  • 2 types of programs - the possibility to visit Niagara Falls for 2 days/1 nights
  • On site a la carte dining options

School infrastructure

  • City based secured campus
  • Lively residential area with shops, cafes
  • On site Starbucks Coffee Shop
  • Indoor and outdoor areas for recreation
  • Good sport facilities
  • First aider on campus
  • Modern classrooms
  • Green open space area
  • Common rooms with TV and kitchens
  • Rooms for disco and other indoor activities
  • WI FI throughout the campus

Sport infrastructure

  • Tennis courts
  • Sport pitches
  • Sport Hall
  • Swimming pool

Hobbies and clubs

  • Wall Street Course
  • United Nations Course
  • University Day

Recommended arrival cities

  • New York City

Nearest airports

  • Kennedy Intranational Airport - 30 minutes

Location

Iona College, North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY, USA

Sample program

  • 1 day

    Morning. Arrivals - Check in
    Day. Orientation Tour
    Evening. Welcome Night

  • 2 day

    Morning. Full Day Excursion to Manhattan
    Day. Brooklyn Bridge, Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo
    Evening. Karaoke Night

  • 3 day

    Morning. Lesson
    Day. Organized Recreation Games and/or Sports
    Evening. Red, White, & Blue Disco

  • 4 day

    Morning. Full Day Excursion to Manhattan
    Day. Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art (entrance included)
    Evening. Trivia Night

  • 5 day

    Morning. Lesson
    Day. Full Day Excursion to Manhattan visiting:
    Evening. Greenwich Village, The High Line, Chelsea Market, Hudson Yards, Herald Square (Macy's)Bryant Park, Netflix Film Festival (entrance)

  • 6 day

    Morning. Lesson
    Day. Lesson
    Evening. Ice Cream Social

  • 7 day

    Morning. Organized Recreation Games and/or Sportsand/or Opportunity for extra excursion
    Day. Organized Recreation Games and/or Sportsand/or Opportunity for extra excursion
    Evening. Movie Night

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