Winter Junior Program in Los Angeles

General Information

  • Dates:
    January 2, 2016 – January 30, 2016
    (Saturday to Saturday minimum 2-week enrollment)
  • Ages: 14 – 17 years old
  • Course: Semi-Intensive English Program – 20 lessons per week (50-minute lessons)
  • Certification: Students receive AGE Certificate of Completion
  • Accommodation: Homestay Accommodation
  • Occupancy: Double room occupancy
  • Meals:half-board (14 meals per week)
  • Activities: Afternoon and/or evening activities Monday-Friday, full-day excursions each Sunday (Optional activities offered each Saturday)
  • Airport Transfer: Included in the transportation fee, valid for Sunday arrivals and Saturday departures between 9 am – 9 pm
  • Transportation to School: Group transfer by AGE staff.

Courses

Explanation of Courses

Number of levels: 12

English level evaluation with multi-level placement: Placement testing includes a grammar section, a writing section, and an interview with the Director of Courses. The three separate components of the test allow us to make accurate placements for each of the student’s classes.

Grammar Structure and Usage

  • Teaches students the rules of grammar usage through communicative teaching methods.
  • Gives students the opportunity to practice using grammar in both speaking and writing.

Conversation, Listening, Vocabulary and Pronunciation

  • Gives students practice speaking in English and listening to and understanding English spoken by native speakers.
  • Provides students with feedback and special exercises to help improve pronunciation.

Accommodation at AGE Los Angeles

  • Arrival on Saturday or Sunday before the course; departure on Saturday after the course
  • Double room (shared with other junior student)
  • Half-board (breakfast and dinner)
  • Average commute 30 – 60 minutes via private transportation
  • Shared Bathrooom
  • Facilities varies
  • Free wi-fi (if available)

School Facilities

  • Free high-speed wireless internet
  • Student Lounge
  • 24 classrooms
  • Free academic tutoring hall
  • 21 iMac student computers
  • Downtown Westwood location

Activities and Excursions

Students participate in afternoon activities Monday-Friday. Afternoon activities are compulsory and are included in the junior program package. Evening and Saturday activities are also offered to all students. Evening and Saturday activities are optional and are done with the student’s host family. Please refer to the sample calendar for sample activities.

  • Afternoon Activities
  • Evening Activities
  • Saturday Activities
  • Sunday Excursions
  • Activity Calendar

Afternoon Activities

  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • The Grove & the Farmers’ Market
  • Santa Monica Beach & Pier
  • Shopping at Third Street Promenade
  • Table tennis tournament
  • Venice Beach
  • Pizza & a movie
  • Bowling
  • Getty Center
  • LACMA

Evening Activities

  • All Evening activities are with host family.

Saturday Activities

  • Free time with host family.

Sunday Excursions

  • Disneyland
  • Universal Studios
  • Hiking & picnic at Tesmescal Canyon
  • Santa Barbara/Camarillo Outlets
Week 1
Day 1 Saturday
AM: Arrival & Orientation
PM: Arrival & Orientation
EVENING: Arrival & Orientation
Day 2 Sunday
Beach Party!
Day 3 Monday
AM: Placement Test & Lessons
PM: Scavenger Hunt
EVENING: With host family
Day 4 Tuesday
AM: Lessons
PM: Sports
EVENING: With host family
Day 5 Wednesday
AM: Lessons
PM: Venice Beach
EVENING: With host family
Day 6 Thursday
AM: Lessons
PM: Shopping at Rodeo Drive
EVENING: With host family
Day 7 Friday
AM: Lessons
PM: California Science Center
EVENING: With host family
Week 2
Day 1 Saturday
Disneyland (Optional)
Day 2 Sunday
Universal Studio
Day 3 Monday
AM: Lessons
PM: Hollywood Walk of Fame
EVENING: With host family
Day 4 Tuesday
AM: Lessons
PM: LACMA Museum
EVENING: With host family
Day 5 Wednesday
AM: Lessons
PM: Will Rogers park
EVENING: With host family
Day 6 Thursday
AM: Lessons
PM: Griffith Observatory
EVENING: With host family
Day 7 Friday
AM: Lessons
PM: Ice Cream Social
EVENING: With host family

Sample Daily Schedule

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
7:00 – 8.30 BREAKFAST FREE TIME
WITH HOST
FAMILY
BREAKFAST
9:00 – 10:40 Class: Grammar Structure & Usage Full-day
Excursion
10:40 – 11:00 BREAK
11:00 – 12:40 Class: Conversation, Listening, Vocabulary & Pronunciation
12:40 – 1:30 LUNCH BREAK
2:00 – 5:00 Afternoon Activities
5:00 – 6:00 RETURN TO HOST FAMILY
6:00 – 7:00 Dinner with host family
07:00 – 10:00 FREE TIME WITH HOST FAMILY