PLUS California State University Northridge — summer school in the USA
Summer English Experience School

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Summer English School
from 1 203,12 EUR per week
Age from 10 to 20 years
Jun 17, 2025   Aug 11, 2025

Program description and what is included

The English programme consists of 15 hours a week. On arrival, students take an entry test and study in a group at their own language level, with a maximum of 15 students per class. Classes are held in the morning. All teachers are EFL or TESOL qualified and all teachers focus on developing speaking and writing skills. Vocabulary and pronunciation training are an important part of the teaching materials. At the end of the course students will receive a certificate. All levels are available.

  • 15 hours English course per week
  • Course materials
  • Certificate of Course Completion
  • Entertainment and cultural programme
  • 4 days weekend accommodation
  • Accommodation in en-suite double rooms on campus 
  • Three meals per day
  • 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 Northridge neighbourhood of Los Angeles. Known as the jewel of San Fernando Valley, Northridge is a leafy, residential suburb with good access to the surrounding countryside and the city centre. The main street in Northridge  has many shops, restaurants and grocery stores as well as a unique fashion mall. 

Our campus is situated at California State University. It is the largest campus in the California State University system. It is a sprawling campus with sport fields, state of the art buildings, pools, gardens and a housing village. The accommodation is within a 2-minute walk to the refectory and a 15-minute walk to the classroom facilities. The modern refectory has entree, salad, grill and dessert stations. The main street through the town is located just a 20-minute walk from the campus and has a pharmacy, food stores and restaurants. There are 10 different bus lines from the campus so it is easy to get around by public transport. The campus is about 30-minute drive to Beverly Hills and Hollywood. It is secured by local police service and is so picturesque that it is the site of Hollywood filming on a weekly basis. 

Students live in the university residence in twin rooms. There is a bed, a table, a wardrobe and facilities in the rooms. Once a week the linen and towels are cleaned and changed. Laundry facilities are available on site. A 2-minute walk to the canteen and a 15-minute walk to classrooms. Meals are provided three times a day.

Why choose this school

  • Strategically located to reach any location in Los Angeles
  • Excellent opportunity for outdoor sports such as volleyball and basketball
  • Outdoor swimming pool 
  • Just 20 minutes to the ocean
  • Complimentary WiFi for students and group leaders

School infrastructure

  • The largest campus in the California State University system
  • Leafy, residential suburb with plenty of sport fields, state of the art buildings, pools, gardens and a housing village
  • First aider on campus
  • A pharmacy, shops, restaurants and grocery stores in 20 min walk
  • 30-minute drive to Beverly Hills and Hollywood
  • Excellent opportunity for outdoor sports such as volleyball and basketball
  • Modern classes
  • Secured by local police service

Sport infrastructure

  • Outdoor swimming pool 
  • Basketball and volleyball courts
  • Green pitches for outdoor activities

Hobbies and clubs

  • Movie and communication
  • University day

Recommended arrival cities

  • Los Angeles

Nearest airports

  • Los Angeles International Airport - 0.5 minutes

Location

California State University, Northridge, Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, USA

Sample program

  • 1 day

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

  • 2 day

    Morning. Full Day Excursion to Los Angeles
    Day. Getty Museum (entrance), Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade
    Evening. Dinner provided by PLUS

  • 3 day

    Morning. Lesson
    Day. Full Day Excursion to Los Angeles
    Evening. Downtown Los Angeles Bus Tour, Olvera Street, Outside of Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Staples Center, Griffith Observatory

  • 4 day

    Morning. Full Day Excursion to Los Angeles
    Day. California Science Center (entrance),Original Los Angeles Farmer's Market, Shopping at the Grove, Huntington Beach
    Evening. Dinner provided by PLUS

  • 5 day

    Morning. Lesson
    Day. Full Day Excursion to Los Angeles
    Evening. Hollywood Bus Tour, Hollywood & Highland Center, Beverly Hills, Shopping on Rodeo Drive, Dinner at the Hard Rock Café Hollywood

  • 6 day

    Morning. Full Day Excursion to San Diego
    Day. La Jolla Cove, Mission Beach, Old Town San Diego, Bus Tour of Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village
    Evening. Dinner provided by PLUS

  • 7 day

    Morning. Lesson
    Day. Lesson
    Evening. Red, White, & Blue Disco

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