Long Island University, New York - summer school in USA

Program description and what is included

- English course

- Residential accommodation

- Full-board

- Certificate

- Excursions and Activities

Description

Our centre is located just one subway ride away from Manhattan. The breathtaking iconic skyline of New York can be viewed from Brooklyn Heights and everything that the city has to offer is within easy reach. This is the perfect location if you want to experience "The Big Apple” but also discover more genuine parts of the city.

The classroom is at the heart of your New York Junior English Course. English Lessons are student-centred and encourage the development of relevant language skills.

• 20 x 45-minute lessons per week
• Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
• Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
• Maximum 17 students per class
• Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
• Standard classrooms
• Classrooms are located on campus
• Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
• Materials included as well as an end-of-course report and certificate

✓ Rooms are located in Hoyt Halls. Hoyt Hall residence is located less than a 5-minute walk from the central LIU Brooklyn campus

✓ Students stay in quad en-suite rooms or standard twin/triple rooms

✓ Each room is furnished with a wardrobe, desk and chair

✓ Laundry available in both residence buildings, $1.50 for cleaning and $1.50 for drying

✓ The communal facilities are cleaned daily

✓ All rooms have air-conditioning and linen changed weekly

✓ Towel and washcloth are provided

✓ Students are responsible for keeping their rooms clean and tidy, bathrooms are cleaned daily

Activities and excursions are scheduled in the mornings, afternoons or evenings, with full-day trips at the weekend. All activities are designed to continue learning in a fun and enjoyable way, encouraging you to develop life skills and make new friends through sports, activities and socially interactive games.

Activities
Sports: With a choice of football, mini Olympics, volleyball and basketball.

Drama: Drama and performance activities, such as drama workshops and scavenger hunts.

Evening: Activities such as karaoke, a talent show, team games and Manhattan by-night walking tours.

Half-Day Trips
Our local half-day trips take students to places of interest such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square and Central Park.

Full-Day Excursions

• Coney Island: The original Brooklyn Beach theme park.
• Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: Students can take a ferry ride to Liberty Island and view this iconic statue. Visit Ellis Island the former gateway of millions of people who immigrated to the USA.
• Empire Outlets: NYC’s only outlet shopping destination with high-quality clothes and shoes from the biggest brands.
• Macy’s 34th Street: More shopping in what is known as ‘the world’s largest store’!

Why choose this school

School infrastructure

• Nearby park for games and activities
• Communal lounges on each floor of the residence building
• The residential buildings are close to teaching facilities and dining hall
• Wi-Fi available throughout

Sport infrastructure

Hobbies and clubs

Recommended arrival cities

• New York City

Nearest airports

• JFK - 50 minutes
• La Guardia Airport - 40 minutes
• Newark Liberty International Airport - 80 minutes

Location

1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY, USA