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FLS Citrus College Summer Camp
Programs and prices, tuition fees in FLS Citrus College Summer Camp
Academic English
- Age of students: 15+ years old
- Intensity: 30 hours per week (25 lessons)
- Duration: from 1 to 32+ weeks.
A popular and very effective course with native English teachers. It comprehensively develops all language knowledge and skills, balancing different types of classes: from the Core Class base (reading, speaking and writing, listening) to electives aimed at improving individual skills or studying a chosen topic (two classes per week). The emphasis is on the development of spoken language, its fluency and literacy. Each teacher has a TEFL certificate or a master's degree, and solid work experience.
What other advantages does this course have?
- 18 different levels of study — from the most beginners to experienced students with fluent English,
- Small classes (up to 15 people), guaranteeing personal attention to everyone,
- Personal consultations and preparation of an academic plan,
- A rich and diverse elective plan: slang, business English, American culture, public speaking, writing, grammar and others,
- The English Everywhere special program, which organizes activities every week (including with the participation of the host family),
- Weekly progress reports, knowledge level testing to track the process; extended report every 4 weeks,
- Corporate certificate at the end of the course (and after completing each language level),
- The Language Extension Day (LED) once a semester is an amazing opportunity to practice English in a completely new setting, context, and circumstances.,
- Extensive extracurricular program: many activities are available for free, and guided tours are available at a special discounted price.,
- For students at the High Beginner level and above, there is a special list of literature that allows them to better understand American culture, and established partnerships with many colleges.: they accept graduates of the courses without the TOEFL exam.
Academic English course participants can choose a convenient option for themselves: general Academic Prep, preparation for TOEFL, preparation for IELTS, preparation for SAT, High School Completion.
Intensive English
- Age of students: 15+ years old
- Intensity of studying: 24 hours per week (20 lessons)
- Duration: from 1 to 32+ weeks.
The course is designed for students who want to get the most knowledge and benefits in the shortest possible time. At the same time, the program will combine academic learning and cognitive recreation, opening up for students all the possibilities of the location of the language center, all the advantages of Los Angeles.
The base of the course, the Core Class— is based on the study of all major language aspects, with an emphasis on speech communication. You can supplement the course with electives of your choice, for example, an advanced listening course, slang and idioms, business English, "English through Cinema", general learning skills, and others. The teachers of the course are native English speakers, each has a TEFL certificate or a master's degree, extensive work experience. When working with students, they focus on the development of oral speech, its fluency, literacy, and vocabulary expansion. Program Details are the following:
- 18 different levels of study — from the most beginners to experienced students with fluent English,
- Small classes (up to 15 people), guaranteeing personal attention to everyone,
- Personal consultations and preparation of an academic plan,
- The English Everywhere Special Program, which organizes weekly activities (including with the participation of the host family),
- Weekly progress reports, knowledge level testing to track the process; extended report every 4 weeks,
- Corporate certificate at the end of the course (and after completing each language level),
- The Language Extension Day (LED) once a semester is an amazing opportunity to practice English in a completely new setting, context, and circumstances.,
- Extensive extracurricular program: many activities are available for free, and guided tours are available at a special discounted price.,
- For students at the High Beginner level and above, there is a special list of literature that allows them to better understand American culture, and established partnerships with many colleges.: they accept graduates of the courses without the TOEFL exam.
General English
- Age of students: 15+ years old
- Intensity of studying: 15 hours per week (18 lessons)
- Duration: from 1 to 32+ weeks.
A universal English course will allow you to develop a strong language base in a comfortable environment, without stress and cramming. Students will progress gently, but constantly improving the fluency and literacy of their oral speech, not forgetting to practice during city walks and excursions! Fortunately, the location of the language center in the heart of Los Angeles opens up amazing opportunities for extracurricular activities.
The course focuses on the development of oral speech, but other language skills (writing, listening, reading) will not be forgotten. Experienced teachers (all native speakers, everyone has a master's degree or a specialized TEFL certificate) will help everyone to develop an individual pace of work that will ensure maximum progress. Please note: Those who come to the country with an F-1 visa cannot book this course.
Program Details are the following:
- 18 different levels of study — from the most beginners to experienced students with fluent English,
- Small classes (up to 15 people) that guarantee personal attention to everyone,
- Personal consultations and preparation of an academic plan,
- The English Everywhere Special Program organizes weekly activities (including with the participation of the host family),
- Weekly progress reports, knowledge level testing to track the process; extended report every 4 weeks,
- Corporate certificate at the end of the course (and after completing each language level),
- The Language Extension Day (LED) once a semester is an amazing opportunity to practice English in a completely new setting, context, and circumstances.,
- Extensive extracurricular program: many activities are available for free, and guided tours are available at a special discounted price.,
- For students at the High Beginner level and above, there is a special list of literature that allows them to better understand American culture, and established partnerships with many colleges.: they accept graduates of the courses without the TOEFL exam.
Discover California: Summer Course
- Age of students: 12+ years old
- Course Duration: 1-3 weeks.
It is an opportunity to spend the best summer of your life! Southern California invites you to the comfortable, vibrant Citrus College campus, organizes a wide range of different activities, providing each student with unique memories. The location next to Downtown, in the cozy suburb of Glendora, overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains, close to large shopping malls, theme parks, spacious beaches — yes, it will give you really great opportunities for relaxation!
Options for excursions and extracurricular activities include:
- Hollywood,
- Beverly Hills,
- Pasadena (Old Town),
- Huntington Library (you've definitely seen it in Hollywood movies!),
- Downtown Los Angeles,
- University of Southern California Campus Tour,
- Grand Central Market,
- The Broad Museum of Modern Art,
- California Science Center,
- Griffith Observatory,
- Los Angeles Zoo,
- Disneyland,
- Universal Film Studio,
- Six Flags Magic Mountain Theme Park,
- Beaches in Santa Monica,
- A visit to an MLB baseball game.
The academic program is standard, with 18 English lessons per week (15 academic hours). Accommodation is offered in host families: comfortable double rooms and half-board meals; daily shuttle service to and from school is provided.
TOEFL Preparation
- Age of students: 15+ years old
- Intensity of studying: 15 hours per week (18 lessons)
- Course Duration: from 1 to 32+ weeks.
To enter an American college or university (as in other English-speaking countries), a foreign student will need to prove their English language level. The safest way to do this is by passing the TOEFL or IELTS exam — and a specialized studying course will help you pass it with the highest score!
This is already an advanced level of preparation, aimed at a detailed introduction to the subtleties of each test. Each teacher has a TEFL certificate or a master's degree, impressive work experience, including experience in preparing foreign students for tests. You will attend 30 lessons per week: 18 to improve your English level + 12 for trial, studying tests, and solving typical tasks. The course includes exercises for all types of tasks in the tests: reading, writing, speaking, listening (active listening).
Program Details are the following:
- Small classes (up to 15 people) that guarantee personal attention to everyone,
- Personal consultations and preparation of an academic plan, the English Everywhere Special Program, which organizes weekly activities (including with the participation of the host family),
- Weekly progress reports, knowledge level testing to track the process; extended report every 4 weeks,
- Corporate certificate at the end of the course (and after completing each language level),
- The Language Extension Day (LED) once a semester is an amazing opportunity to practice English in a completely new setting, context, and circumstances.,
- Extensive extracurricular program: many activities are available for free, and guided tours are available at a special discounted price.,
- For students at the High Beginner level and above, there is a special list of literature that allows them to better understand American culture, and established partnerships with many colleges.: they accept graduates of the courses without the TOEFL exam.
Discover California: Spring and Winter Shifts
- Age of students: 15+ years old
- Duration: 1-3 weeks
- Dates: January 5-April 5, December 7-January 10.
A great opportunity to relax in Southern California if you don't like the heat, and if you book a course in December, you can celebrate a noisy, bright American Christmas, as you are used to seeing in Hollywood movies.
The academic richness here is standard, 18 English lessons per week (15 academic hours), the emphasis is on new experiences and extracurricular activities:
- Hollywood
- Beverly Hills,
- Pasadena (Old Town),
- The Huntington Library (you've definitely seen it in Hollywood movies!),
- Downtown Los Angeles,
- University of South California Campus Tour,
- Grand Central Market,
- The Broad Museum of Contemporary Art,
- California Science Center,
- Griffith Observatory,
- Los Angeles Zoo,
- Disneyland
- Universal Film Studios,
- Six Flags Magic Mountain Theme Park,
- Beaches in Santa Monica,
- Visit to an MLB baseball game.
Accommodation is offered in host families: double cozy rooms and half board; A daily shuttle service to and from the school is provided.
Discover California: Spring and Winter Shifts
- Age of students: 15+ years old
- Duration: 1-3 weeks.
A great opportunity to relax in Southern California if you don't like the heat, and if you book a course in December, you can celebrate a noisy, bright American Christmas, as you are used to seeing in Hollywood movies.
The academic richness here is standard, 18 English lessons per week (15 academic hours), the emphasis is on new experiences and extracurricular activities:
- Hollywood
- Beverly Hills,
- Pasadena (Old Town),
- The Huntington Library (you've definitely seen it in Hollywood movies!),
- Downtown Los Angeles,
- University of South California Campus Tour,
- Grand Central Market,
- The Broad Museum of Contemporary Art,
- California Science Center,
- Griffith Observatory,
- Los Angeles Zoo,
- Disneyland
- Universal Film Studios,
- Six Flags Magic Mountain Theme Park,
- Beaches in Santa Monica,
- Visit to an MLB baseball game.
Accommodation is offered in host families: double cozy rooms and half board; A daily shuttle service to and from the school is provided.
Movie Production
- Age of students: 15+ years old
- Duration: 3 weeks.
A special course for lovers of cinema!
The program will introduce students to how filmmaking works. Experts and teachers of the course are real Hollywood practices: from writing a script for a short film to editing the finished tape using Adobe Premiere - all the tricks and mysteries will be submitted to the students of this three-week camp. Students will work with cameras (a professional 4K digital machine), and the thematic extracurricular program will definitely delight every fan of cinema:
- Hollywood
- Beverly Hills,
- Warner Bros. Film Studio,
- Sony/MGM Film Studio,
- Paramount Film Studio,
- Thematic master classes (for example, on stage makeup),
- A colorful farewell party.
Additionally, students can visit:
- Disneyland
- Universal Film Studios
- Six Flags Magic Mountain Theme Park,
- Beaches in Santa Monica,
- MLB baseball game.
Each week, students attend 18 English classes + 8 specialized film lessons.
Accommodation is offered in host families: double cozy rooms and half board; A daily shuttle service to and from the school is provided.
Surf Camp
- Age of students: 15+ years old
- Duration: 1-3 weeks.
Who among us has not dreamed of conquering the wave, as the heroes of American films do? Summer camp in Southern California is just made to teach anyone and everyone how to stand on a board!
The summer months are the perfect time to relax on the local spacious sandy beaches (mostly camp students train on Huntington Beach, which is located very close). This coast is home to the US Open and other illustrious competitions, the true surf heart of America (if not the world).
Every week, students attend 18 English lessons + 10 surf lessons with an experienced instructor. Wetsuit and board rental are already included in the price, as well as evening activities, parties, discos, other sports games and movie screenings, as well as excursions:
- Hollywood
- Beverly Hills,
- Laguna Beach.
In addition, students can book a trip to:
- Disneyland,
- Universal Film Studios
- The Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park,
- The beaches in Santa Monica,
- An MLB baseball game.
Accommodation is offered in host families: double cozy rooms and half board; A daily shuttle service to and from the school is provided.
Description of FLS Citrus College Summer Camp
- Established: 1996
- Location: Glendora, California, USA
- Students age: from 15 years.
- Language of instruction: English
- Type of study: language school.
FLS is America's largest network of language schools with extensive student experience and excellent learning outcomes. For more than three decades, the institution has offered programs that encourage students to succeed. The responsiveness of teachers, individual attention to the problems of students makes FLS the best choice for a unique experience of living in America. By joining the center’s programs, students improve their knowledge of English, form an understanding of other cultures, and develop self-reliance skills. Studying abroad will help to change lives and encourage students to challenge themselves and develop personal qualities. FLS invites students to immerse themselves in a new culture, to acquire the benefits necessary in order to become part of the global labor market.
Citrus College was founded in 1915 and is one of the oldest in California. Graduates enter prestigious educational institutions - UCLA and UC Berkeley, receive a degree that will help them during employment abroad. The old town of Glendora, where the educational institution is located, provides many opportunities for shopping, visiting local cafes.
In addition to the main training programs, the center at Citrus College offers useful additional options (additional fees are possible):
English + Volunteering
FLS offers a great way to practice new English skills while immersed in American culture and volunteer at local volunteer, community service centers. They will join other FLS students while participating in charity projects.
Optional Weekend and Evening Activities
FLS offers ESL informative excursions, an opportunity to visit the best sights of the United States. Students will take part in excursions under the full guidance of trained FLS staff:
- Disney
- "Magic Mountain"
- Six Flags Harbor
- Soak city
- Notta Berry Farm
- Drive to Santa Monica, Venice Beach.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Located within easy reach of all of Southern California’s biggest attractions, the Glendora Hotel is a convenient base for a range of excursions that allow students to travel from the Malibu beaches to the ski slopes.
Participants are housed in carefully selected families and explore the American way of life. Accommodation includes:
- Two meals a day on weekdays, brunch on Saturdays, lunch + dinner on Sundays
- Roundtrip airport transfer from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Note: single room may not be available from July to August.
Activities FLS Citrus College Summer Camp
Citrus College offers tours and activities:
- Original Disneyland Theme Park, Indiana Jones Adventure Filming Spot, Finding Nemo Scuba Diving
- Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Grauman's Chinese Theater, chic boutiques on Rodeo Drive
- The colorful ethnic communities of Little Tokyo, Olver Street, Koreataown, Chinatown
- Exciting sports events, the opportunity to cheer for one of the best professional teams in Los Angeles
- Performance of world famous artists at a concert in the legendary Hollywood Bowl, the new Disney Hall
- The most expensive museum complex in the world, the Getty Center, which offers magnificent views of the city.
Advantages
- FLS International offers international students valuable learning and cultural experiences — as America's largest network of language schools, it offers personalized service.
- Immersion-based learning programs develop conversational English skills;
- Structured Pathway programs help you prepare effectively for college;
- The school offers 18 levels of English learning;
- The educational institution cooperates only with experienced academic consultants, highly qualified teaching staff (all teachers have a master's degree or TESOL);
- Citrus College is an ideal place for students who want to start learning the language and explore the many educational and cultural opportunities that California has to offer.
- Small classes of 15 students or less, guaranteeing individual attention from the teacher;
- The main classes focus on four key language skills – speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Two optional classes dedicated to a specific topic or skill – slang, business English, American culture, public speaking, grammar. TOEFL, SAT, or IELTS Exam Preparation Classes are offered;
- The academic seminar offers a wide range of weekly classes, including pronunciation correction, a conversation club, a homework lab, and computer classes.
- The exclusive "English everywhere" program, in which the host family, guides, and FLS staff participate;
- Weekly English language tests, individual progress reports are conducted every four weeks;
- Once a semester, events are held to encourage students to use English in a new environment;
- Access to college computer labs, libraries, and laboratories;
- Numerous free events, specially selected excursions;
- Certificate after successful completion of each course level;
- Partnership agreements with numerous colleges that allow admission without passing the TOEFL.
Facilities and equipment at FLS Citrus College Summer Camp
Citrus College is located at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains and combines comfort and safety, the necessary equipment for the organization of the educational process, leisure, extracurricular activities. Celebrating its centenary, this college remains the perfect place to start exploring local culture.
Admission dates and extra charges
- Transfer from the airport
- High School Completion Course.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Students age - from 15 years. There is no upper age limit.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about FLS Citrus College Summer Camp
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
