The following sections cover details such as school facilities, academic questions, what is included in prices, general advice for students, visa information etc. The information can also be found in the agents manuals which are available for download in the agents area. If you have any additional questions or queries please contact us at the schools or on info@lalgroup.com.
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SCHOOL FACTS
Name: Lynn University* (LAL Summer Schools)
Address: 3601 North Military Trail,
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tel: +1 954 771 0222
Fax: +1 954 771 0256
Email: florida@lalgroup.com
Location
Lynn University* located in Boca Raton, Florida is only a 30 min. drive from LAL Fort Lauderdale. The nearest access to the beach is 2 miles from the University and only a short distance from Town Center a large shopping center in exclusive Boca Raton.
Facilities
Library and Computer Lab with free Internet access available all week during posted hours.
All recreational facilities, e.g. gym, pools, tennis, volleyball, basketball and soccer are available to our students during the week from 5:00 PM and on weekends all day during posted hours.
Meals
19 meals per week included. Monday – Friday 3 meals daily: breakfast, lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday 2 meals included: brunch and early dinner. All meals will be provided at the University’s cafeteria. A selection of warm entrees, salad bar and desert will be offered.
Monday – Friday
Breakfast 7:00 – 7:45 AM
Lunch 1:15 – 2:00 PM
Dinner 7:00 – 7:45 PM
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch 10:00 AM – 12 noon
Dinner 4:30 – 6:00 PM
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CLASS INFORMATION
The first Monday of the course is regarded as an information and introduction day. All students are required to take the Placement Test which will determine their level. Students will receive a Welcome Packet including a Student ID card providing personal identification e.g. name, accommodation address and telephone number, and LAL emergency number. Students are advised to carry their ”Student ID Card‘ at all times. During Orientation students will be introduced to School staff who will inform them of rules and regulations to make their stay with us pleasant. Please note that students will attend classes on their first day.
Monday: NEW STUDENTS BEGIN AT 8:00 AM.
Pleas advise students to BRING on the first day their AIRLINE TICKET + PASSPORT+ TUITION VOUCHER+ YOUR MEDICAL INSURANCE CARD
Class times for continuing Young Learners are:
Monday-Friday
09:30 hrs - 13:00 hrs (including a 30 minute break)
Absentee Lists
Attendance is monitored during lessons and activities. If a student is absent without a valid reason, the agency and/or parents will be informed.
Most of the classrooms are in the main dormitory building, while others are located a short walk within the University grounds. Maximum class size 15 students.
What is included in the Young Learner Course Price at Lynn University*?
Included in the fees:
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Dormitory accommodation sharing triple rooms. |
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Full board (19 meals per week). |
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Tuition (20 lessons per week) |
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Loan of course materials |
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Airport Transfers (arrival and departure) |
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Meet and Greet Service by LAL Fort Lauderdale’s Group Leaders |
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3 off campus half day excursions |
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Activity Programme |
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Activity Leaders’ supervision |
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24-hour Welfare support |
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Taxes (where applicable) |
NOT included in the fees
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Personal Pocket Money |
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Travel & Medical Insurance |
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Local Transport (if required) |
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Additional excursions/activities Please note in optional full-day weekend excursions, meals are not included and there is no refund for meals not taken at the accommodation. |
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CITY INFORMATION
Location
Boca Raton is located on South Florida's "Gold Coast." It is right on the Atlantic Ocean, and within convenient driving distance to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Orlando.
Local Time
US Eastern (GMT – 5)
Climate
| Temperature in Celcius |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
Average max.
Air Temperature |
24 |
25 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
31 |
32 |
32 |
31 |
29 |
27 |
25 |
Average min.
Air Temperature |
15 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
24 |
23 |
22 |
18 |
16 |
| Average of Sea Temperature |
24 |
25 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
35 |
35 |
30 |
28 |
26 |
24 |
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ADVICE FOR YOUNG LERANERS
US Law prohibits
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Students under 21 to drink alcohol or enter bars or night clubs where alcohol is served. |
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Students under 18 to purchase or consume cigarettes. |
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Students to carry any type of weapon (e.g. a knife). |
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Theft, Shoplifting and use of illegal drugs which are regarded as serious offences. |
Students may be arrested for violating any of the above and there is a strong possibility that the police will demand that these students be sent home.
School Rules
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We expect students to be on their best behaviour at all times. Students must respect other students, staff members, teachers, hotel staff, host families, etc. |
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Students must always carry their student ID. If lost, a replacement will be provided. |
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Students must always inform their host family or resident staff member where they are going and what time they will return |
Advice to be given to students
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Do not walk alone in the evenings, only walk in pairs or groups. |
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If you have any problem with the school, a teacher, host family, residence staff or excursion, please talk with a Group Leader or to the Young Learner Program Manager immediately. |
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If something happens to you (e.g. theft, illness, accident etc.), inform your host family or group leader and the school immediately. |
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Passports, airline tickets, travellers cheques and large amounts of money should always be kept in a safe location e.g. locked in a suitcase, looked after by the student‘s host family or foreign group escort, or placed in the school’s safe. |
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If a student causes any damage to the school, the Residence or at the host family, they must pay for the costs of repair immediately. |
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FLIGHTS AND AIRPORTS
Round trip Airport Transfers from either Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) or Miami International Airport (MIA) are included in the price.
Transfer times for shared transportation will depend on the included stops: FLL 30 minutes – 1 hour; MIA 1 ½ - 3 hours.
All students upon arrival at the airport will be met by a LAL Fort Lauderdale staff member. Meet and Greet service is available only on Saturday and Sunday. Students who arrive on any other day will not receive Meet and Greet service, but will receive detailed transfer instructions in their documents to ease their arrival.
Our staff member(s) can be easily identified by a T-Shirt with LAL Fort Lauderdale’s logo and will be holding a "LAL Fort Lauderdale” or “LAL Boca Raton” sign. The Group Leader will escort the student to the transfer bus. Buses are not escorted. Please remember that we must have the flight details to provide this service. Please ensure students have their Travel Documents in their hand baggage. These documents include vital information on their transfer and accommodation vouchers e.g. full address and telephone number of their Residence.
IF A STUDENT EXPERIENCES ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TRANSFER, PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY ON OUR 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: +1-954-401-7076.
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Student Visa Information
Our Young Learner Programmes are designed for students to enter the United States on a tourist visa or the visa-waiver program.
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* This event is not hosted, co-sponsored, or endorsed by Lynn University. |
