Summer Program for Young Students of English in Fort Lauderdale, USA (15 - 18 years)
The summer program for young students of English in Fort Lauderdale has been designed for students between 14 and 18 years, who would like to discover America and take back unforgettable experiences from their summer holiday. The program includes English course in international groups and a varied program of leisure activities and excursions.
Fort Lauderdale, which is known as Venice of America, is a rich, safe and exclusive area. With average temperatures of about 25 degrees and the long sandy beaches, it is the perfect place to spend summer. Our partner school is comfortably located in the city centre, just a few minutes on foot from Las Olas Boulevard with numerous shops, restaurants and entertainment opportunities.
- Age: 15 to 18 years old
- Dates: from 28/06/20 to 15/08/20
- Duration: 2-3 weeks
- Organized by: TLA
- Learning center: Click here
Course
The dynamic course covers all main areas of English language: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with especial focus on spoken communication. On the first day, the students take a written level test followed by an interview and are put together in groups with students on similar level. The courses are offered on all level with the exception of total beginners. Furthermore, there is an orientation activity on the first day to make sure students settle in smoothly.
- Lessons: 15 hours per week
- Level: from elementary to advanced
- Max students: 15
- Schedule: 9h to 12h30
Accommodation
- Rooms: triples with ensuite bathroom
- Meals: Full Board, Monday-Friday, Half Board, Saturday - Sunday
- Bed linen and towels: provided
- Arrival and departure day: Sunday/ Saturday
- Shuttle service is provided to school each day
- Self-service paid laundry machines are located within the hotel
- Rooms: Shared twin room & shared bath
- Meals: Full Board, Monday-Friday, Half Board, Saturday - Sunday
- Bed linen and towels: provided
- Arrival and departure day: Sunday/ Saturday
- City transportation pass is included
- Self-serve washer and dryer available in every home
Activities
The program includes leisure activities every afternoon from Monday to Friday and a full-day excursion every Saturday and on some of he Sundays. In the afternoon, students take part in social activities, spend afternoons at the beach or head for half-day excursions. For students staying in the hotel, there is an additional evening activity every day.
Examples of activities and excursions: Miami at night, ride through the canals of Fort Lauderdale, bowling, movie night, tour through Miami with a guide, NASA/Cape Canaveral, Palm Beach, east coast. Optional excursions can be booked against a surcharge: Key West, Orlando.
2020 Fees
Hotel accommodation: 1535 USD per week (2 weeks min. booking)
Homestay accommodation: 1385 USD per week (2 weeks min. booking)
The price includes
- 15 English lessons per eek (1 lesson = 60 minutes)
- Accommodation in a hotel or homestay
- Activities during the week
- 3 half day excursions
- Full-day excursion at the weekend
- Attendance certificate + books
Supplements:
- Airport transfer:airport transfer must be booked by all students travelling alone, the price depends on the airport: Fort Lauderdale Int. – 125 USD per way, Miami Int. – 200 USD per way.
- Unaccompanied minors supplement: students booked as unaccompanied minors with the airline will be charged a supplement of USD 300 per way.
- Arrivals BEFORE 8:00 AM or after 10:00 PM fee, per occurrence 25 USD
- Student security deposit: host family = 50 USD / hotel residence = 100 USD
Note: the prices do not include international travel and health insurance and flights which have to be booked separately.