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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.
- 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
- 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
- Tennis courts
- Sport pitches
- Sport Hall
- Swimming pool
- Wall Street Course
- United Nations Course
- University Day
Programmes
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
Sample programme
Morning. Arrivals - Check in
Day. Orientation Tour
Evening. Welcome Night
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Manhattan
Day. Brooklyn Bridge, Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo
Evening. Karaoke Night
Morning. Lesson
Day. Organized Recreation Games and/or Sports
Evening. Red, White, & Blue Disco
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Manhattan
Day. Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art (entrance included)
Evening. Trivia Night
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)
Morning. Lesson
Day. Lesson
Evening. Ice Cream Social
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
- PLUS APP - audio walking tours, pre-arrival test
- FB accommodation in single or twin ensuite rooms.
- 15 hours of English lessons per week
- Certificate on completion
A two-week Experience program includes:
A weekend away (2 days & 1 night) to Niagara Falls in a select-service hotel on half board basis:
- Niagara Falls
- Maid of the Mist boat tour
- Hard Rock Café
- Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Entry to Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist boat tour and Hard Rock Café included.
Also:
- 1 Full Day Excursion to Greenwich Village, the High Line, the Chelsea District, & Netflix Film Festival in Bryant Park
- 1 Full Day Excursion to the Statue of Liberty and Downtown NYC
- 1 Full Day Excursion to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art
- 1 Full Day excursion to Brooklyn Bridge, Soho, Chinatown, and Little Italy
- 1 Full Day excursion to Columbus Circle, Fifth Ave., and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- 1 Full Day excursion to Top of the Rock and Times Square
- 1 Half Day excursion to Coney Island
- 1 Half Day excursion to a baseball game
Entry to Netflix Film Festival, Statue Cruises, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Top of the Rock, baseball game, and MoMA included.
In addition, a three-week Experience program includes:
- 1 Full Day Excursion to Six Flags Great Adventure
- 1 Full Day Excursion to DUMBO and Williamsburg in Brooklyn
- 1 Half Day Excursion to the Bronx Zoo
- 1 Half Day Excursion to the American Museum of Natural History
- 1 Half Day Excursion to Midtown East and the Empire State Building
- 1 Half Day excursion to the Upper East Side and the Guggenheim Museum
Entry to Six Flags, Bronx Zoo, American Museum of Natural History, the Empire State Building, and Guggenheim Museum included.
All excursions are organized by private bus and escorted by PLUS staff.
Sample programme
Morning. Arrivals - Check in
Day. Orientation Tour
Evening. Welcome Night
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Manhattan
Day. Brooklyn Bridge, Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo
Evening. Karaoke Night
Morning. Lesson
Day. Organized Recreation Games and/orSports and/or Opportunity for extra excursion
Evening. Red, White, & Blue Disco
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Manhattan
Day. Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art (entrance included)
Evening. Trivia Night
Morning. Lesson
Day. Full Day Excursion to Manhattan
Evening. Greenwich Village, The High Line, Chelsea Market, Hudson Yards, Herald Square (Macy's), Bryant Park, Netflix Film Festival (entrance)
Morning. Lesson
Day. Lesson
Evening. Ice Cream Social
Morning. Overnight Excursion to Niagara Falls, New York
Day. Niagara Falls
Evening. Overnight accommodations in select-service hotel- quadruple occupancy
Recommended arrival cities
FAQ
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If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:
- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;
- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).
If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:
- the first week of the Program at the School;
- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.
No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.
1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.
2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.
Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included.
Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.
Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.
Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7.
Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.
Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento.
Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:
- Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
- El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
- El monitor si viajan en grupo
Location
Iona College, North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY, USA