New York
Independence Tour

The University is located in Riverdale, an elegant residential neighborhood north of Manhattan, and offers a spectacular view of the Hudson River.

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AGE
13 – 21

OPERATIONAL DATE

From 07/03 to 08/14

location

University of Mount Saint Vincent

The campus overlooks the Hudson River and features spacious grounds and modern facilities. It includes an excellent academic center and a sports center of over 2,000 m², complete with baseball, basketball, and soccer fields, as well as numerous green areas for outdoor activities.

FULL BOARD

Accommodation

Twin: double rooms with air conditioning and shared block bathrooms on each floor (approximately 1 bathroom for every 4 students).

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility. Full board is provided, with high-quality dining and special attention to specific dietary requirements. Each week, a fantastic American-style BBQ with a breathtaking view of the river will be organized. Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the campus.

Highlights

— Strategically located campus
— Double rooms
— Air conditioning and free WiFi
— 24 hour campus security

Facilities

— All-inclusive full-board
— Modern sports center
— Daily city excursions
— Independence Tour
— Weekly American BBQ

Language Course

Before departure, students take an online placement test to ensure they join the class that best matches their level. The course offers 30 hours of lessons, or 26 hours of language classes plus 4 hours of Esports (available for an additional supplement). Classes are small, with around 15 students, and are suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Lessons are taught by qualified native-speaking teachers and culminate in a Final Diploma Ceremony. At the end of the course, students receive a certificate recognized by English USA, as well as an optional FSL certificate for up to 15 hours of study.

Proficiency level

Online testing before students' arrival

Instructional hours

15 hours of English lessons per week

Class size

Average class size: 15 students

Certificate

English USA End-of-Course certificate

Tipical Day

MORNING

Breakfast

7.30 am-8.30 am

MORNING

Lesson

8.45 am-12.45 am

AFTERNOON

Lunch

12.45 pm-2.00 pm

AFTERNOON

Excursion

EVENING

Dinner

7.00 pm-8.00 pm

EVENING

Activities

Excursions & Activities

The program includes 6 guided city excursions by private bus, covering New York’s most iconic landmarks.

Highlight of the program is our endo of course 3-day tour to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington.

Evening activities include disco parties, sports events, karaoke nights, a Prom Night, and 5 lunches and 5 dinners in the city.

EXCURSION

6 excursions in New York by private bus

— Grand Central, Rockefeller Center & Central Park

— Financial District & Brooklyn Bridge

— Little Island & High Line

— Flatiron Building & Times Square

— Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

— SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown

— Final 3-day tour to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington

INCLUDED ADMISSION

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

SUMMIT

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Independence Hall

Arlington Cemetery

Smithsonian Institution

Bubba Gump Times Square

Hard Rock Café Baltimore

END OF COURSE TOUR

To Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington

Visits include Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, Reading Terminal Market, Rocky Statue, Baltimore Inner Harbor with dinner at Hard Rock Cafe, and Washington’s main landmarks (Arlington Cemetery, Memorials, White House, Smithsonian, Capitol Hill).

Accommodation during the tour will be in hotels, in shared rooms, with full board treatment, including meal boxes, prepaid cards, or meals at the hotel.

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Start Date

July

3rd; 17th; 31st;

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