On Campus

Residential Accommodation in Twin rooms in Apartments

MIAMI
Name of College: Barry University
Address: 11300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Fl 33161

About the Campus
Miami Shores is a village in central Miami, Florida, USA. The town is full of colourful Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial Revival Style houses surrounded by gardens.
Miami Shores has a small downtown area antique shops and coffee houses, but mostly has a large shopping plaza with department stores. Downtown Miami is only about 8 miles away,
and 10 minutes to the Famous South Beach. Public transportation is available in bus lines that connect the beach areas, and Miami city centre.
The Plus Campus is situated at Barry University in Miami Shores. It is a secure campus surrounded by many modern buildings. The campus has a typical tropical design
with Palms across the campus and sports facilities such as football pitches and tennis courts. The swimming pool is located just in front of the dorms and can be used daily
by our students. The accommodation is within 5-minute walk to the renovated refectory and a 10- minute walk to the classroom facilities. Public buses stop at the campus connected
to beaches, the South Beach and Downtown Miami.

Highlights
- 10 minutes away from South Beach
- Closed Campus
- Large areas for recreation
- On-site shop
- Indoor & Outdoor sports facilities
- Multipurpose facilities for discos, talent show and other events
- Well-secured environment
- Air conditioning
- Wifi free

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

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 South Beach and Miami Duck Tour
1 Full Day Excursion to Key Biscayne (Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park) and Miami Seaquarium
1 Full Day Excursion to Wynwood Walls, Frost Science Museum, and Bayside Marketplace
1 Full Day Excursion to Everglades National Park, Gator Park, Little Havana, and Dolphin Mall
1 Full Day Excursion to Fort Lauderdale and Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall
1 Half Day Excursion to Hollywood Beach and Broadwalk
1 Half Day Excursion to South Beach at Night
Entry to Miami Duck Tour, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Miami Seaquarium, Frost Science Museum, Everglades National Park, and Gator Park included.

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

1 Full Day Excursion to West Palm Beach
1 Full Day Excursion to Island Queen Cruises and Aventura Mall
1 Half Day Excursion to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
1 Half Day Excursion to Coral Gables and Shopping
1 Half Day Excursion to Lowe Art Museum and University of Miami
Entry to Island Queen Cruises, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and Lowe Art Museum 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 South Beach and Miami Duck Tour
1 Full Day Excursion to Key Biscayne (Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park) and Miami Seaquarium
1 Full Day Excursion to Wynwood Walls, Frost Science Museum, and Bayside Marketplace
1 Full Day Excursion to Everglades National Park, Gator Park, Little Havana, and Dolphin Mall
1 Full Day Excursion to Fort Lauderdale and Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall
1 Half Day Excursion to Hollywood Beach and Broadwalk
1 Half Day Excursion to South Beach at Night
Entry to Miami Duck Tour, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Miami Seaquarium, Frost Science Museum, Everglades National Park, and Gator Park included.

A weekend away (2 days & 2 nights) to Orlando in a select-service hotel on half board basis:

Universal Studios
NASA Kennedy Space Center
Entry to Universal Studios (1 park) and Kennedy Space Center included.

In addition, a three-week Experience program includes:

1 Full Day Excursion to West Palm Beach
1 Full Day Excursion to Island Queen Cruises and Aventura Mall
1 Half Day Excursion to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
1 Half Day Excursion to Coral Gables and Shopping
1 Half Day Excursion to Lowe Art Museum and University of Miami
Entry to Island Queen Cruises, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and Lowe Art Museum included.

Miami Add-On Price List 2020

Miami- 2020

Barry University

ADD ON $100
• Visit Key West instead of Ft Lauderdale: Price includes Return transfer to Key West and tour
led by ALS Plus staff. Price per person $100 USD (students and group leaders)

ADD ON $90
• Jungle Island instead of the Frost Science Museum: Price per person $90 USD (students and
group leaders)

ADD ON $90
• Miami City Lights Tour: Price per person $90 USD (students and group leaders)

ADD ON $395
• Bahamas Cruise: 2 night cruise to the Bahames, includes accommodation in quad occupancy,
food, and gratuities. Price per person $395 USD (students and group leaders)

Miami Add-on Options

Miami- 2020

Barry University

Key West
Please enquire with your ALS Plus agent for pricing.
Students have the option of booking a full day excursion to
Key West in lieu of the excursion to Fort Lauderdale and
Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall. Key West is located at the
southernmost point in the continental United States and is
incredibly scenic. The Key West excursion includes a
walking tour past Mallory Square, Little White House, Duval
Street, Mile Marker Zero, Ernest Hemingway House, Key
West Lighthouse, and the Southernmost Point of the USA.

Jungle Island
Please enquire with your ALS Plus agent for pricing.
Students have the opportunity to visit Jungle Island instead of the Frost
Science Museum. Jungle Island is home to animals ranging from twin
orangutans, lemurs from Madagascar, parrots, and the only tame
cassowary on the planet. In addition to seeing the animals, students
would be able to see the shows at Jungle Island and visit unique animal
exhibits and animal encounters.

Miami City Lights Tour
Please enquire with your ALS Plus agent for pricing.
During free time in Bayside Marketplace, students
have the opportunity to take part in a one-hour
private bus tour of Miami. During the tour, students
will see famous Miami sites lit up at night. This tour will
drive by the following landmarks:
-South Beach
-Downtown Miami
-The trendy Wynwood neighborhood

Information on First and Last Meal

Miami

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: Dinner will be a boxed meal. Lunch will be provided for
full board clients.
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 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.
Weekend Away at the End

Arrivals
Flight scheduled to land at or before 8:30: Lunch and dinner will be provided.
Flight scheduled to land at or before 14:00: Dinner will be provided.
Flight scheduled to land after 14:00: 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 will be provided. Lunch will be provided
for full board clients.
Flight scheduled to depart 22:31 and after: Breakfast and dinner will be provided. Lunch will be
provided for full board clients.

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