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English Summer Camps for Teens in California

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Kaplan International Los Angeles Area:
Kaplan International offer a summer English school for teenagers and juniors on the attractive campus of Whittier College, just 15 minutes east of Downtown Los Angeles, California. The summer English courses are designed for 12-18 year olds from around the world who wish to learn English on an academic campus and enjoy year-round sunshine and a laid-back beach culture. Our summer ESL programs for juniors include 20 English classes per week as well as a full summer activity program plus excursions.

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With a maximum of 15 students per class, each student receives individual attention. Our international students will stay in twin rooms in on-campus residential dormitory accommodation.

World Leaders in International Education:

Photo of English Summer Camps for Teens in California• Kaplan International are world leaders in international education and have been teaching English as a foreign language to students and professionals since 1967.

• We have over 40 years experience in providing first-class international education with consistently high standards of teaching and student care.


Summer English Programs:
Our summer ESL programs for students aged 12-18 include:

• 15 hours of English classes per week for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels
• Full summer activity program plus excursions
• On-campus residential dormitory accommodation

Group bookings can be made for the summer English camps at Whittier College. Kaplan International also offer summer English courses for juniors in San Francisco (Berkeley) and San Diego, California.


Social Activities Program:
A minimum of three activities per week are provided during your summer in the Los Angeles area which may include sports, film nights, dance classes, visits to Disneyland or Long Beach Aquarium and more.

You will also have the opportunity to take part in optional excursions (for which extra charges apply) organized by the school to visit LA's top attractions.

Location & Facilities:

Image of English Summer Camps for Teens in California• English classes take place at Kaplan's year-round English school on the campus of Whittier College, just 15 minutes east of Downtown Los Angeles.

• English school facilities include spacious classrooms, multimedia suite with free internet access and learning software.

• Students can also make use of campus amenities including sports fields, swimming pool, cafeteria, book shop, snack bar and chapel.


Accommodation:
• Our international students stay in twin rooms in on-campus residential dormitory accommodation with common rooms and shared bathroom facilities.

• The dormitories are located close to Whittier College’s recreational facilities and cafeteria.

• Breakfast and dinner are served each day, with lunch provided Monday to Friday.

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Address: Whittier College, Los Angeles, California , USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2026-01-08 were from:

Kota Bekasi, Indonesia; Owerri/Imo state, Nigeria; Kota Surabaya, Indonesia; katana, Iran; San Diego, ca; Bukittinggi, Indonesia; SAINT LOUIS,SENEGAL, France; Kota Jayapura, Indonesia; WHITTIER; and more.
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