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LAL New YorkNew York Experience Summer School

Fordham’s Rose Hill Campus is located in New York City, situated on 83 beautifully landscaped acres, within walking distance of the New York Botanical Gardens and less than eight kilometres from Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees.

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Age 12-18 Free WiFi Garden

Lounge area Drinks & snacks Air conditioning

LAL New York

YOUNG LEARNER PACKAGES

Course Ages Course dates Course duration

Classic Summer School 12-18 05 Jul - 02 Aug 1-4 weeks

Premium New York Experience

12-18 05 Jul - 02 Aug 2 weeks

• Students who want to do more than 2 weeks but want to do a specialist courses can book Classic in addition. • Students who want to stay more than 4 weeks are advised to do a two centre course as the leisure programme will repeat every

4 weeks.• For information on students who do not fall within this age range, please ask to see the Summer Schools Age Range Policy.

TRANSFERSArrivals and departures are on Sundays only.

CLASSES & CLASSROOMS• Maximum 15 students

• Classrooms located centrally on campus

• Classroom allocations change every day

• Students tested online for written and on-site for oral skills

• Students tested at the end of their course to check for progress

• International mix of students

• 15 hours per week (mornings, Monday - Friday)

COURSE & METHODOLOGY• LAL’s own bespoke course book, “Round the World”

given to every student (included in price)

• Curriculum and class levels based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

• Course designed by LAL academic staff with a focus on communication and current topics

• Certificate of attendance and teacher’s report given to every student

Airport Arrivals Departures Travel times

La Guardia 07.00 - 21.00 11.00 - 01.00 30 minutes

John F Kennedy 07.00 - 21.00 11.00 - 01.00 1.5 hours

Newark Liberty 07.00 - 21.00 11.00 - 01.00 1 hour

Prices include accompanied transfer to and from the airport according to our schedule. Any transfers outside of these times and dates are subject to an additional cost of USD150 (one way) per student.

Transfers may involve waiting time of up to two hours after students have cleared immigration.

SAMPLE TIMETABLE: Week 1

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Times Square

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Central Park

Half-dayExcursion American

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Half-dayExcursion Brooklyn

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19.00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

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Treasure Hunt International Themed

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Optional Half-dayExcursion: Baseball

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Free Time22.30 House Meeting &Bed Time

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23.30 House Meeting &Bed Time

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Included for Premium New York Experience only

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SoHo

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Free Time Free Time

22.30 House Meeting &Bed Time

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House Meeting &Bed Time

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House Meeting &Bed Time

23.00 Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out

23.30 House Meeting &Bed Time

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Included for Premium New York Experience only

AccommodationLAL New York

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RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION• 2 accommodation buildings available

• Apartments with 2 to 5 bedrooms

• Multi-bed rooms from 1 to 2 beds

• Shared bathrooms

• Maximum ratio of WC/bath/shower 1:5 students

• Apartments arranged as single sex

• Basic kitchen with fridge and lounge area (stove and dishwasher not to be used)

• Male staff/group leaders are not allowed to enter female flats without a female staff member accompanying them except in emergency situations

• Rooms• Single bed, wardrobe, desk and chest of

drawers per student

SECURITY, DEPOSIT & KEYS• Key card entry to apartment and room

• Entry to residence under adult supervision only

• Damage Deposit of USD 100 or EUR 80 on arrival

• This will be returned to the student only upon departure

STAFF & ROOM ALLOCATIONS• All residential accommodation is staffed

overnight by LAL staff

• Entry to residence under adult supervision only

• Students allocated according to sharing preferences sent in advance

• Advance rooming and sharing requests cannot be guaranteed

• Where no preference has been sent, we reserve the right to allocate according to our room allocation policy, which includes sharing with students from other nationalities

LAUNDRY• Facilities available in each accommodation

building, including free detergent

WELFARE INFORMATION• Bed-time/curfew is at 22.30 and lights out at

23.00 Sunday to Thursday and 23.30/00.00 Friday to Saturday

• Wake-up is at 07.00

• All bedding and bathroom towels supplied.

• LAL Welfare & Consent Form required in

advance (forms.lalschools.com)

N.B. LAL is not responsible for the loss or theft of students’ property. Students are advised to NOT bring laptops, tablets or other expensive items. Valuable items can always be left in the LAL office which is locked every night.

CATERING • One large dining hall

• Wide choice of unlimited, freshly prepared food

• Salad bar, cooked vegetables, water and soft drinks, choice of dessert

• Rota system with two sittings for each meal

• Boxed meals will be provided for Excursions. Boxed meals comprise a sandwich, drink (water or juice), snack (muffin or snack bar), packet of chips and piece of fruit

• Food offered on arrival and departure days. When the kitchen is closed we will provide cold food on arrival, similar to the packed lunch mentioned above. On departure, a packed breakfast or lunch or dinner will be supplied, in addition to any cooked meals taken on-site, depending on the departing flight time. Only one packed meal supplied on departure.

LeisureLAL New York

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FULL

INCLUDED FULL DAY INCLUDED FULL DAY

CONEY ISLANDThe boardwalk that connects this amusement park filled carnival district with its quieter neighbour, Brighton Beach, is teeming with interesting things for you to see and do including Luna Park, home of the historic Coney Island rollercoaster.3 & 4 week students only. USD 10 for lunch. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 3 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED FULL DAYINCLUDED FULL DAY

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING & THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUMThe 102-storey tall Empire State building offers an unparalleled view of New York. Then on to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, home to two million individual pieces.USD 10 for lunch. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 3 hours is travel time.

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIESIncluded• One full-day per week• Five half-day per week• One off-campus meal per week

OptionalWeekend:Boston (including Whale Watching) USD350Washington DC USD350Niagara Falls USD350Optional Weekend Excursions take place on Saturday and Sunday resulting in students missing the full-day Saturday included excursion.

Full-day:Six Flags Theme Park USD130Half-day:Times Square by Limo USD85Major League Baseball Game USD85Above optionals must be booked and paid for by 31 May 2020. For more information about Optional Weekend Excursions, please see individual Optional Excursion flyers. Excursion transportation is NY subway for all included excursions. Transportation for optional excursions that take place outside New York will be by private bus. Fordham subway stop is a 15 minute walk from Fordham University.

STATUE OF LIBERTYSee one of New York’s most historic sites. Students will get to see the Statue of Liberty, a universally acknowledged symbol of freedom.

USD 10 for lunch. Pedestal pass not included. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 3 hours is travel time.

NEWPORT CENTEREnjoy a day of shopping at the Newport Center. The wonderful climate controlled indoor mall offers 3 levels of shopping in the heart of the Newport Hudson Waterfront Community in Jersey City.4 week students only. USD 10 for lunch. Total duration of this trip is approximately 9 hours, of which approximately 3 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAY

SOHO Excursion to downtown Manhattan’s place to see and be seen. SoHo stands for SOuth of HOuston Street and is the center of New York’s downtown arts scene.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

ROCKAWAY BEACHThe country’s largest urban beach and New York’s best, Rockaway Beach, is where the locals go to soak up the sun.3 & 4 week students only. The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMPJoin us for some charming down-home style dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp, boasting creative seafood dishes inspired by the movie Forrest Gump.

3 & 4 weeks students only. This meal is a set menu (starter, entrée and drink). Total duration of this trip is approximately 3.5 hours, of which approximately 2 hours is travel time.

THE GUGGENHEIMVisit the instantly recognisable Solomon R Guggenheim Museum. With 5000 works of art coiled round a spiral walkway.

3 & 4 week students only. The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

FAREWELL TO MANHATTANStudents will be asked to design their ideal Manhattan Itinerary in class as a project. Each class will vote on their favorite.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours of which, 2 hours is travel time.

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART - MOMAEnjoy more than 100,000 pieces of modern art from such renowned painters as Matisse, Picasso and many more.4 week students only. The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

CORONA PARK Corona Park is home to the Unisphere, the largest globe in the world and a remnant of the two World Fairs hosted there. 4 week students only. USD 10 for lunch. Total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which around 3 hours is travel time.

HUDSON YARDSHudson Yards is a mega-mall featuring restaurants from star chefs and is home to the city’s first Neiman Marcus. New York’s Staircase (aka Vessel) and The Shed, an innovative visual and performing arts center, also command attention.4 week students only. The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

INCLUDED HALF DAY

INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAY

CHELSEA WALKING TOURA walking tour of this beautiful part of New York City, including High Line Park, New York’s most exciting new park.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

TIMES SQUAREExcursion to Times Square, one of New York’s most iconic landmarks, conjuring up images of seas of crowds and taxis surrounded by a wall of skyscrapers.The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 1-1.5 hours is travel time.

DALLAS BBQYou don’t have to travel to the South to experience good barbecue. Join us for some traditional American fare at Dallas BBQ, home to New York’s finest southwestern style barbecue that comes in Texas-sized portions.4 week students only. The meal is a set menu (starter, entrée, drink). Total duration 4 hours of which 2 hours is travel time.

CHINATOWNChinatown is located in downtown Manhattan next to little Italy. Students can see the Lieutenant Benjamin Ralph Kimlau Memorial archway in. The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

PLANET HOLLYWOODTake a bite out of the big apple at Planet Hollywood in Times Square, where movie blockbusters and their memorabilia take center stage with you.This meal is a set menu (starter, entrée and drink). Total duration of this trip is approximately 3.5 hours, of which approximately 2 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

CENTRAL PARKExcursion to the green oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown Manhattan. This 843-acre park is an interesting collection of lush lawns, cool forests, flowering gardens and glassy bodies of water.The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 1-2 hours is travel time.

THE BROOKLYN BRIDGEThe Brooklyn Bridge was constructed in 1883 and is one of the major landmarks in New York. The bridge offers unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline.

The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 1-2 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYVisit the Museum of Natural History. Home to over 30 million artefacts and unique interactive exhibits including its world famous dinosaur halls and life-size blue whale.The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 1-2 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

HARD ROCK CAFÉJoin us for dinner at the Hard Rock Café, Times Square, home to an awe-inspiring collection of music memorabilia. This meal is a set menu (starter, entrée and drink). Total duration of this trip is approximately 3.5 hours, of which approximately 2 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

EAST VILLAGEThe East Village is perfect for browsing boutiques and vintage shops. Once the epicenter of the city’s punk scene, St. Mark’s Place now features of-the-moment fast-food eateries and souvenir shops.

3 & 4 week students only. Total duration approximately 5 hours, of which approximately 3 hours is travel time.

THE FLAT IRON DISTRICTNamed after the iconic wedge-shaped Flatiron Building. Locals and tourists frequent the hip bars, stalls and eclectic food trucks along Fifth Avenue. A focal point is Madison Square Park and the long line at the original Shake Shack.

4 week students only. The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2.5 hours is travel time.

FIFTH AVENUE5th Avenue is home to iconic New York stores such as Tiffany’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. It is the main artery of New York City’s shopping scene.

3 & 4 week students only. The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 3 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

WALL STREET & 9/11 MEMORIAL MUSEUMExplore Wall Street and visit ground zero, the World Trade Center Site where you can take in the twin reflecting pools. Then visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum. The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 1-2 hours is travel time.

GREENWICH VILLAGE WALKING TOURExcursion to Greenwich Village on the lower west side of Manhattan, home to Washington Park and the house of the famous American writer, Mark Twain.The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

Transport & Admissions

Transportation and admissions for all

excursions are included unless stated otherwise.

Travel times are approximate.

PROSPECT PARK Prospect Park, located in New York’s largest borough, Brooklyn, is 585 acres and was designed by the architects of Central Park.

3 & 4 week students only. Total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which approximately 3 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

OPTIONAL FULL DAY OPTIONAL HALF DAY

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMEGo to either a New York Yankees or a New York Mets baseball game - a unique opportunity for students to be part of the quintessential American pastime.The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

SIX FLAGSSix Flags Great Adventure is an amusement park located in Jackson, New Jersey, owned by Six Flags. Situated between New York City and Philadelphia, the park complex also contains the Hurricane Harbor water park.The total duration of this trip is approximately 10 hours, of which 4 hours is travel time. Entrance to Hurricane Harbor Water Park is not included.

OPTIONAL HALF DAY

TIMES SQUARE BY LIMOIncluded in the Premium New York ExperienceExcursion to downtown Manhattan at night. Students will be driven by limo to Times Square where they will enjoy some free time before being driven back to the school by limo.The total duration of this trip is approximately 5 hours, of which 2 hours is travel time.

Optional Excursions

July

6 Mon Half-day to Times Square

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7 TueHalf-day to Central Park | Off-campus meal to Planet Hollywood

8 Wed

Half-day to the American Museum of Natural History | Half-day to a Major League Baseball Game (date is subject to change) (included for Premium New York Experience Students)

9 Thu Half-day to the Brooklyn Bridge

10 Fri Half-day to Greenwich Village

11 Sat Full-day to the Statue of Liberty Optional Weekend to

Niagara Falls12 Sun Full-day to Six Flags

13 Mon Half-day to ChinatownW

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14 Tue

Half-day to Chelsea | Off-campus meal to Hard Rock Cafe | Half-day Times Square by Limo (included for Premium New York Experience Students)

15 Wed Half-day to Wall Street & the 9/11 Memorial

16 ThuHalf-day to SoHo | Half-day Off Broadway Show (date is subject to change) (included for Premium New York Experience Students)

17 Fri Half-day Farewell to Manhattan

18 SatFull-day Empire State Building & The Metropolitan Museum

Optional Weekend to

Boston or Washington

DC19 Sun Full-day to Six Flags

EXCURSION CALENDAR 2020July

20 MonHalf-day to Times Square | 5th Avenue (3 & 4 week students)

WEE

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21 TueHalf-day to Central Park | Rockaway Beach (3 & 4 week students)

22 Wed

Half-day to the American Museum of Natural History | The Guggenheim (3 & 4 week students) | Half-day to a Major League Baseball Game (date is subject to change) (included for Premium New York Experience Students)

23 ThuHalf-day to the Brooklyn Bridge | Prospect Park (3 & 4 week students)

24 FriHalf-day to Greenwich Village | East Village (3 & 4 week students)

25 SatFull-day to the Statue of Liberty | Coney Island (3 & 4 week students) Optional

Weekend to Niagara Falls26 Sun Full-day to Six Flags

27 MonHalf-day to Chinatown | Corona Park (4 week students)

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K 4

28 Tue

Half-day to Chelsea | Flat Iron District (4 week students) | Off-campus Meal to Hard Rock Cafe | Dallas BBQ (4 week students) | Half-day Times Square by Limo (included for Premium New York Experience Students)

29 WedHalf-day to Wall Street & the 9/11 Memorial | MoMA (4 week students)

30 Thu

Half-day to SoHo | Hudson Yards (4 week students) | Half-day Off Broadway Show (date is subject to change) (included for Premium New York Experience Students)

31 Fri Half-day Farewell to Manhattan

August

1 SatFull-day Empire State Building & The Metropolitan Museum | New Port Centre (New Jersey) (4 week students)

Key• Included Excursions

• Optional Excursions

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