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Embassy LIU Brooklyn Day Programme

New York Day Programme

Our centre is located on the city campus of Long Island University Brooklyn, just one subway stop from from Manhattan and a short walk to the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and the East River.
The breath-taking Manhattan skyline can be viewed from Brooklyn Heights and Promenade. The Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square and all the exciting attractions of Manhattan are all within easy reach on the subway.
Quick Facts
Location: Long Island University
Dates available: 21 Jun - 2 Aug
Ages: 12 – 17
Accommodation: Not included
Emergency Number: +1 212 497 8343
Living
- This programme does NOT include accommodation. We recommend that parents book accommodation within easy reach of LIU Brooklyn

Learning
- 20 x 45 minute lessons per week
- Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
- Maximum 15 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Standard classrooms
- Classrooms are located on campus
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
- Materials included as well as an end of course report and certificate
Programme Information
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the Embassy Summer office where they will register and get their room keys so that they can check in to their rooms.
Welcome
On the first day there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their days.
Activities
Activities are organised in between lessons and during afternoons. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. These may include:
- Sports such as football, mini Olympics, volleyball and basketball
- Drama and performance activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops
Excursions and Trips
FULL-DAY
- Coney Island: The original Brooklyn Beach theme park.
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: Students can take a ferry ride to Liberty Island and view this iconic statue. Visit Ellis Island the former gateway of millions of people who immigrated to the USA.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: Also known as ‘the Met’, this is one of the biggest and most important art museums in the world. Students also get to explore the Upper East Side.
- Empire Outlets: NYC’s only outlet shopping destination with high-quality clothes and shoes from the biggest brands.
- Macy’s 34th street: More shopping in what is known as ‘the world’s largest store’!
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
- Bronx Zoo: The biggest city zoo in USA with over 650 species.
- Madame Tussauds: Located in Times Square, this gives our students the possibility to ‘meet’ with the stars.
- Broadway show: Students get to pick to see one of the shows available.
- Guggenheim Museum: A world-famous art museum in a beautiful building.
3 WEEK SAMPLE PROGRAMMES
Extra
All Day Programmes start on a Monday and vary in length dependent on the centre. Some includes the full 7 days of the week, others 6 days (excluding Sundays) and the Malta programme for Juniors (8-13) include 5 days. Students will take part of lessons, have lunch at the centre and go on activities and excursions with the rest of the students. Below is a sample of the full summer programme.
The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
WEEK 1/ 4 | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
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Jun22/Jul13 | Jun23/Jul14 | Jun24/Jul15 | Jun25/Jul16 | Jun26/Jul17 | Jun27/Jul18 | Jun28/Jul19 | |
Morning | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons/ Graduation | Full-Day excursion: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour | Arrivals/ Departures Empire Outlets Shopping or Govenors Island or optional activity: Six Flags |
Afternoon | Central Park South Tour & Columbus Circle | Walking Tour of St Patricks Cathedral and 5th Ave & Trump Tower /Rockefeller Center or optional activity: Museum of Modern Art (Moma) | Cable Car to Roosevelt Island | Brooklyn Bridge Walk & View City Hall/Temple Court | Explore DUMBO & Ferry to South Street Seaport |
WEEK 2/ 5 | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
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Jun29/Jul20 | Jun30/Jul21 | Jul1/Jul22 | Jul2/Jul23 | Jul3/Jul24 | Jul4/Jul25 | Jul5/Jul26 | |
Morning | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons/ Graduation | Metropolitan Museum of Art / Upper East Side | Arrivals / Departures Macy’s 34th Street Shopping/ Park Slope with Sports in the Park or optional activity: Bronx Zoo with Zip Line or Rock Climbing |
Afternoon | Explore Central Park North with Belvedere Castle & Conservatory | Explore Empire State Building | Tour outside United Nations & Secrets of Grand Central Station | Financial District walking tour & Oculus or optional activity: 911 Memorial Museum | Walk the HighLine and Visit Hudson Yard & Vessel / or Chelsea Market |
See sample programme
WEEK 3/ 6 | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
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Jul6/Jul27 | Jul7/Jul28 | Jul8/Jul29 | Jul9/Jul30 | Jul10/Jul31 | Jul11/Aug1 | Jul12/Aug2 | |
Morning | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons/ Graduation | Full Day Trip Coney Island Beach/ *Optional Luna Park Amusements | Welcome Arrivals |
Afternoon | Tour Brooklyn Heights | American Museum of Natural History | Lincoln Center | Bryant Park, & Visit NYC Library/ Rockefeller Center & 5th Ave | Museum of Moving Images or Guggenhieim | Explore DT Brooklyn or optional activity: Madame Tussauds / Broadway Show / Guggenheim-Museum Mile |
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