On Campus

Residential Accommodation in Twin rooms in Apartments

LOS ANGELES
Name: College State University, Northbridge California
Address: 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330

About the Campus
- Complimentary WiFi for students and group leaders
- Excellent outdoor and indoor sports facilities e.g. volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, football pitches
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Strategically located to reach any location in Los Angeles
- Just 20 minutes to the ocean.

The ALS Plus Centre is located in the Northridge neighbourhood of Los Angeles. Known as the jewel of San Fernando Valley, Norhridge is a leafy, residential suburb with good access to the
surrounding countryside and the city centre. The main street in Northridge has many shops, restaurants and grocery stores as well as a unique fashion mall.
Our campus is situated at California State University. It is the largest campus in the California State University system. It is a sprawling campus with sport fields, state of the art buildings,
pools, gardens and a housing village. The accommodation is within a 2-minute walk to the refectory and a 15-minute walk to the classroom facilities. The modern refectory has a designer
Asian Fusion room, grill station, entree, salad and desert stations. The main street through the town is located just a 20-minute walk from the campus and has a pharmacy, food stores
and restaurants. There are 10 different bus lines from the campus so it is easy to get around by public transport. The campus is about 30-minute drive to Beverly Hills and Hollywood.
It is secured by local police service and is so picturesque that it is the site of Hollywood filming on a weekly basis.

Highlights

- Complimentary WiFi for students and group leaders
- Excellent outdoor and indoor sports facilities e.g. volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, football pitches
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Strategically located to reach any location in Los Angeles
- Just 20 minutes to the ocean.

AGE 10 to 20

AGE RANGE
Please do follow the below guidelines
The Centre is advisable for young learners aged between 10 to 20 years of age.
Any specific requests you may have for your group please ask your sales representative who will
assist you in describing the programme in greater detail or find a possible alternative.

Important notes for students under 12 years of age

POLICY

UNDER 12
It is ALS Plus’ policy not to accept individual students under the age of 12.
If travelling in a group with one or more student under 12, Group Leaders must assume full
responsibility for the minor(s) throughout the duration of the programme, including overnight supervision. For safeguarding purposes, ALS Plus suggest a supervision ratio of 1 adult for
10 children, if one or more students present in the group are under 12. In order to arrange
appropriate supervision, students under 12 should be accommodated in rooms adjacent to
their Group Leaders.
Agents are to provide Police Checks for each Group Leader and ensure that Group Leaders
are aware that enhanced supervision is required for activities on and off campus.
Any booking for under 12s must have the prior approval of ALS Plus HEAD OFFICE/COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.
Agents are also requested to inform ALS Plus’ Operations Department of the presence of any
under 12 students. In line with our student absence policy, teachers are required to immediately inform the Course Director if any under 12 is missing from class.
Upon arrival, Group Leaders must attend a campus induction with the Campus Manager,
which will include essential information on ALS Plus’ Safeguarding and Child Protection policy.

The members of our team have been carefully selected for their responsible and caring attitude and for being fun-loving and outgoing. They are the people you can turn to at any time for assistance. Our ALS Plus Team will ensure that students enjoy their holidays in an exciting and safe environment. ALS Plus promises a wonderful, memorable and enriching summer camp experience.

-The ALS Plus Staff is there to help coordinate organize afternoon and evening activities
-Organize sports Tournaments and help students integrating
-The ALS Plus Staff are young enthusiastic & energetic

- Online testing before students' arrival
- 15 hours English lessons per week
- Average class size 15 students
- All supplementary material provided for the course
- ALS PLUS end of course certificate

MOVIE AND COMMUNICATION COURSE

Los Angeles

Program Objectives

This course is aimed at developing effective communication skills, with focus on the entertainment
industry. The Movie and Communication course will provide an overview of different types of media
and its effect on society. Students will hone their communication skills by studying best practices
within the entertainment industry. Students will learn how to debate and persuade, develop verbal
and nonverbal communication techniques, and successfully use visual communications. Using the
advantage of the campus’ proximity to LA, the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” students will also
be introduced to the history of cinema and the influence that society and cinema have on each other.
Class Schedule
The two-week program consists of 30 hours of academic coursework (40 lessons of 45 minutes each).
Classes meet on the Los Angeles campus for 15 hours of coursework per week (20 lessons of 45
minutes each).
Sections of Study
Following are the sections of study provided in the class. Depending on scheduling and availability,
select courses may include guest speakers.
Section 1: Cinema and Society
• History of Cinema
• Influence of society and cinema on each other
Section 2: Business of the Entertainment Industry
• Developing and financing a project, production process
• Advertising, sales, and a case study of how emotional manipulation in cinema can be used in
broader contexts
• Managerial techniques of people and projects
Section 3: General Business and Communication Skills
• Different communication styles (verbal and nonverbal)
• Persuasive communication—how to organize essential information to develop strong negotiating skills, networking skills, developing and delivering a presentation/pitch
MINIMUM LEVEL: B1
INTERNATIONAL CLASSES
PRICE: $55.00 per student per week (min. 2 weeks)

An opportunity to learn more about how to come and study in the USA

UNIVERSITY DAY

The USA has one of the world’s best and
most prestigious universities and therefore it
has become the main destination for
international students. If your students are
interested in progressing their studies at one
of the US colleges or universities and if they
would like to find out more about the
American university system, we have created
a ‘University Day’ that will take place during
your stay with us. This will give your
students the opportunity to have an
introduction to the US university system.
Our ALS Plus adviser will provide you with
essential information on:

• the application requirements
• the admission and application process
• admission tests, student visas
• type of courses and course structure
• scholarships and funding

The attendance is not compulsory.
There are no extra costs for this service!

Where?
Los Angeles, Miami, New York

Once students are on campus the USA Plus staff will organise the following events:

- Welcome Party
- Sports Tournaments - Volleyball, Basketball
- Discos - theme events
- Karaoke nights
- Talent Show
- Movie Night
- Pool Party

A two-week Classic Superior program includes:

1 Full Day Excursion to the Griffith Observatory and Downtown Los Angeles, including Downtown LA Bus Tour and photo opportunities outside of Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Staples Center
1 Full Day Excursion to Rodeo Drive and Hollywood, including Hollywood Bus Tour, Hollywood & Highland Center, and Hollywood Hard Rock Café
1 Full Day Excursion to San Diego, including La Jolla, Mission Beach, Old Town, Seaport Village, and bus tour of Gaslamp Quarter
1 Full Day Excursion to California Science Center and Space Shuttle Endeavour, Original Los Angeles Farmer’s Market, shopping at the Grove, and Huntington Beach
1 Full Day Excursion to Malibu and Santa Barbara (Stearns Wharf and State Street)
1 Full Day Excursion to the Getty Museum, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica (Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade)
Entry to Griffith Observatory, Downtown LA Bus Tour Hollywood Bus Tour, Hollywood Hard Rock Café, California Science Center and Space Shuttle Endeavour, and the Getty Museum included.

In addition, a three-week Classic Superior program includes:

1 Full Day Excursion to Pasadena and Universal CityWalk
1 Full Day Excursion to University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Manhattan Beach
1 Full Day Excursion to Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and shopping on Melrose Ave.
1 Full Day Excursion to Six Flags Magic Mountain
1 Half Day Excursion to Camarillo Outlet Mall
Entry to LACMA and Six Flags included.

All excursions are organized by private bus and escorted by ALS Plus staff.

A two-week Experience program includes:

1 Full Day Excursion to the Griffith Observatory and Downtown Los Angeles, including Downtown LA Bus Tour and photo opportunities outside of Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Staples Center
1 Full Day Excursion to Rodeo Drive and Hollywood, including Hollywood Bus Tour, Hollywood & Highland Center, and Hollywood Hard Rock Café
1 Full Day Excursion to San Diego, including La Jolla, Mission Beach, Old Town, Seaport Village, and bus tour of Gaslamp Quarter
1 Full Day Excursion to California Science Center and Space Shuttle Endeavour, Original Los Angeles Farmer’s Market, shopping at the Grove, and Huntington Beach
1 Full Day Excursion to Malibu and Santa Barbara (Stearns Wharf and State Street)
1 Full Day Excursion to the Getty Museum, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica (Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade) Entry to Griffith Observatory, Downtown LA Bus Tour Hollywood Bus Tour, Hollywood Hard Rock Café, California Science Center and Space Shuttle Endeavour, and the Getty Museum included.

A weekend away (4 days & 3 nights) to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon in a select-service hotel on half board basis:

Calico Ghost Town
Barstow Outlets
Grand Canyon South Rim
Hoover Dam
Las Vegas Sign
Las Vegas Strip Walking Tour including Bellagio Fountain Show
Las Vegas Fremont Street LED Experience

Entry to Calico Ghost Town and Grand Canyon National Park’s Visitor Center included.

In addition, a three-week Experience program includes:

1 Full Day Excursion to Pasadena and Universal CityWalk
1 Full Day Excursion to University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Manhattan Beach
1 Full Day Excursion to Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and shopping on Melrose Ave.
1 Full Day Excursion to Six Flags Magic Mountain
1 Half Day Excursion to Camarillo Outlet Mall Entry to LACMA and Six Flags included.

All excursions are organized by private bus and escorted by ALS Plus staff.

LA Add-On Options

Los Angeles- 2020

California State University, Northridge

Universal Studios
Please inquire with your ALS Plus agent for pricing.

Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in Los Angeles. Known as "The Entertainment Capital of LA,” this thrilling Theme Park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family. Experience the movie rides like Simpsons, Kinkg Kong, Jurrasic Park, Transformers, and the recently opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter.™

From magical spells to magical creatures, from dark villains to daring heroes, explore the mysteries of Hogwarts™ castle, visit the shops of Hogsmeade™, and sample fare from some of the wizarding world’s best-known establishments. Plus experience pulse-pounding rides and attractions that transport you into a world of magical thrills and excitement.

Also, don’t miss the world famous Studio Backlot tour. Go behind the scenes of a real working movie studio! Visit 13 city blocks on four acres of historic studio lot in the largest set construction project in movie studio history, built with creative consultation from Steven Spielberg himself. You’ll laugh along with comedian Jimmy Fallon, the video host of the Studio Tour. The star of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” introduces entertaining clips seen on HD monitors in the trams to augment the live Studio Tour guide narration.

Includes park ticket, backlot tour, and return transfer from campus to Universal Studios.


Las Vegas Overnight
Las Vegas Limo Tour

Please inquire with your ALS Plus agent for pricing.
During free time in Las Vegas, students have the
opportunity to take a one-hour limo tour of the
famous Las Vegas Strip at night.


Las Vegas Show
Please inquire with your ALS Plus agent for pricing.

During free time in Las Vegas, students
have the opportunity to see one of Las Vegas’
world-renowned shows.


Las Vegas VIP
Please inquire with your ALS Plus agent for pricing.

Book both the Limo Tour and the Las Vegas show
for a special price, and experience Las Vegas like a VIP!

Weekend away in San Francisco (4 days/3 nights)
Please inquire with your ALS Plus agent for pricing.

Students have the option of booking a weekend
away in the iconic west coast metropolis of
San Francisco, once known as the "Paris of the West".
This polycultural hub has a big variety of experiences to offer
to its visitors.
The students will visit the Golden Gate Park and walk on the
Golden Gate Bridge, the worldwide famous suspension bridge
spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide strait connecting
San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

The students will explore the northern
waterfront of the city walking along the
Fisherman’s Wharf, where the stalls selling crab
and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls
are next to unique shops and boutiques.
In the Ghirardelli Square they will find some of the best chocolate made in the United States.

At the Pier 39 they will lose themselves bethween shops and street performances; before entering the Exploratorium, a museum that allows visitors to explore the world through science, art, and human perception.

For a full experience of San Francisco has to offer the students will embark in the Ecape the Rock: a cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island to see every angle of this mysterious island.

After the visit to Union Square, major tourist destination and a vital, cosmopolitan gathering place in downtown San Francisco, the students will take a ride on a famous cable car.

LA Add-Ons price list 2020

Los Angeles- 2020

California State University, Northridge

ADD ON Universal Studios: $165.00
• Universal Studios: Price per person $165.00 (for GL and student) 1PM-10PM
(For an additional $100 add Express Pass which grants front of line access once per ride.)


ADD ON San Francisco ($210.00 to $874.00) price quoted per person (for GL and Student)
• Weekend away in San Francisco by private coach and ALS Plus staff
• Day 1
o Morning Departure to San Francisco after Breakfast
o Boxed Lunch provided by ALS Plus
o Dinner in San Francisco provided by ALS Plus
• Day 2
o Breakfast at Hotel
o Visit Golden Gate Park and walk on the Golden Gate Bridge
o Visit Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39 and Expoloritorum (ticket included)
o Voucher provided by ALS Plus for Lunch and Dinner
• Day 3
o Breakfast at Hotel
o ESCAPE THE ROCK: Blue and Gold Boat Tour* (ticket included)
o Visit Ghiradelli Square
o Take a ride on a famous cable car (ticket included)
o Visit Union Square
o Voucher provided by ALS Plus for Lunch and Dinner
• Day 4
o Morning Departure Los Angles after Breakfast at Hotel
o Voucher provided by ALS Plus for Lunch and Dinner

(*Substitue the Blue and Gold Boat Tour with ALCATRAZ for an additional $16 per person. Tickets available on limited basis and subject to
approval. One audlt chaperone is required for every 9 students under age 21. Final count with names and birthdates is due 30 days prior.
Absolutely no exceptions. )
Pricing for San Francisco IN PLACE OF Las Vegas (Price based on hotel quadrouple occupancy**)
Min (10-14 pax) $572; (15-20 pax) $455; (21-31 pax) $330; (32-40 pax) $260; (41-50 pax) $210

Pricing for San Francisco IN ADDITION TO Las Vegas (Price based on hotel quadrouple occupancy**)
Min (10-14 pax) $874; (15-20 pax) $756; (21-31 pax) $632; (32-40 pax) $562; (41-50 pax) $509
(** Quadrouple Occupancy means 4 students per room. Beds will always be either a Double Bed or a Queen size bed. On some rare
occasions the room may be 1 King sized bed and 1 double sleeper-sofa.)

**Prices on this listed are valid until 15 days prior to USA arrival date. If booking after then or on campus, a surcharge will be inucred.**


ADD ON Los Vegas VIP Experience $225
• Los Vegas VIP Experience: See a Las Vegas show and take the Limo tour for one packaged price. Price per person $225 (for GL and student).

ADD ON Las Vegas Limosine Trip $90
• Limo Tour: Enjoy a 1-hour Limo ride of the Las Vegas Strip. Price per person $95 (for GL and student)

ADD ON Las Vegas Show $160
• Las vegas Show: Price per person $160 (for GL and student)


**Prices on this listed are valid until 15 days prior to USA arrival date. If booking after then or on campus, a surcharge will be inucred.**

Information on First and Last Meal

Los Angeles
ALS Plus coordinates with campus dining facilities to provide meals for participants in advance of
participants’ arrival. ALS Plus takes the potential for customs lines and traffic into consideration when
scheduling meals in the dining hall. The following is the procedure ALS Plus follows when coordinating
meals for arriving and departing students:

Weekend Away at the Beginning

Arrivals
Flight scheduled to land at or before 8:30: Lunch will be provided. Dinner will be a boxed meal.
Flight scheduled to land at or before 14:00: Dinner will be a boxed meal.
Flight scheduled to land after 14:00: Dinner will be a boxed meal.

Departures
The return transfer to the airport is usually scheduled for 5 hours before flight time.
Flights scheduled to depart before 12:45 will not be provided with a meal on departure day.
Flight scheduled to depart between 12:46 – 17:30: Breakfast will be provided.
Flight scheduled to depart between 17:31 – 23:30: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Flight scheduled to depart 23:31 and after: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided.

Weekend Away at the End

Arrivals
Flight scheduled to land at or before 7:30: Lunch and dinner will be provided.
Flight scheduled to land at or before 13:00: Dinner will be provided.
Flight scheduled to land after 13:00: Dinner will be a boxed meal.

Departures
The return transfer to the airport is usually scheduled for 4 hours before flight time.
Flights scheduled to depart before 11:45 will not be provided with a meal on departure day.
Flight scheduled to depart between 11:46 – 16:30: Breakfast will be provided.
Flight scheduled to depart between 16:31 – 22:30: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Flight scheduled to depart 22:31 and after: Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided.
Meals are scheduled many weeks in advance and as such flight times submitted through Vision are
used. If a flight is delayed or early, the meals provided will not change.

What to bring useful tips

Dear Participant,

The excitement is building as we prepare for your arrival at one of our North American locations.
In order to help you pack for your ALS Plus Experience we have provided a list of “What to Bring
and What NOT to Bring.” We look forward to seeing you this summer!


What to Bring
Beach Towels/Pool Towels
Cell Phone/Electronics Charger
Outlet Converter 
Sunscreen
Walking Shoes
Clothing for all weather
(bathing suits, rain gear, sweatshirt)
Medications
Prescription glasses and extra contact
lenses (You cannot buy extra contact
lenses in America without going to a
doctor)
Camera
Travel activities (crosswords, word search
puzzles, etc.)
Alarm Clock
Notebook
Pens and Pencils
Wire Clothes Hangers (no clothes
hangers are provided in rooms) Signed Loco Parentis Form


What NOT to Bring

Bed Linen
Bath Towels
Valuable Jewelry
Alcohol
Toiletries Excessive Amounts of Cash

Stay in touch with your family while you are in the United States! There are several apps that
you can download on your smartphones or tablets that allow you to text and/or call
internationally for free or at a minimal cost. These apps include WhatsApp, Skype, Line, etc.

Sincerely,
ALS Plus Staff

California Experience


California Experience Tour (Los Angeles and San Francisco)
A brand new 2 week programme offering you two English immersion
experiences in one package!
A two-week program includes:
One week (7 days & 6 nights) in select-service hotels on half board basis:
• San Francisco
o Golden Gate Park
o Alamo Square
o Golden Gate Bridge
o Fisherman’s Wharf
o Ghirardelli Square
o Pier 39
o Lombard Street
o Union Square & Market Street
• Lake Tahoe
• Yosemite National Park
• Sequoia National Park
Entry to Yosemite National Park Visitor’s Center and Sequoia National Park Visitor’s Center included.
One week (8 days & 8 nights) on the campus of California State University, Northridge on full board
basis:
• Getty Museum
• Griffith Observatory
• Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive
• Hollywood Bus Tour and Hollywood & Highland Center
Entry to Getty Museum, Griffith Observatory, and Hollywood Bus Tour included.
All excursions are organized by private bus and escorted by ALS Plus staff.
PRICE: $