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[01] Summer Centre

Columbia University

New York – USA

[02] About Columbia

About Columbia

Join us at Xplora International's summer centre at Columbia University, where students learn in the heart of New York City. Surrounded by iconic landmarks and cultural experiences, they enhance their language skills in a vibrant environment and enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic community for an unforgettable summer.

The campus offers smart classrooms, a student lounge, library and study areas, a computer lab and cafeteria, with the famous library steps and lawns at its centre. Founded in 1754 as King's College, Columbia is the oldest institution of higher education in New York State and a member of the Ivy League. Its Morningside Heights campus in Upper Manhattan was laid out by the architects McKim, Mead & White in the 1890s.

Columbia University campus
[03] Key facts

At a glance

Location
New York, USA
Duration
Two or more weeks (fixed 2-week slots)
Full board accommodation
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Single or twin en-suite rooms
Group size
Minimum 15 students
Ages 12–18 years
English lessons
15 hours each week
Arrival dates 2027
03 Jul – 11 Aug 2027
[04] The campus
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[05] Accommodation

Accommodation

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Overview
Rooms
Single or twin en-suite rooms
Bathroom
En suite
Campus facilities
  • Smart classrooms
  • Student lounge
  • Library & study areas
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Support services
  • Convenient location
  • 24/7 security
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[06] About New York

About New York

New York never sleeps: skyline and subway on the East Coast, with the whole city as your classroom. Students can catch a Broadway show, see the Statue of Liberty, walk Times Square and Central Park, and take in Manhattan by private bus. Add trips to Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia and you have an English-language summer that is as much about the city as the classroom.

[07] What's included

Activities & inclusions

  • 15 hours of English lessons or tuition per week
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Full-day trips and excursions (with paid entrance)
  • Half-day excursions (with paid entrance)
  • Creative afternoon & evening activities
  • Friendly and professional teaching and activities staff

Activities programme

  • Possible full-day excursions (with paid entrance): Baltimore, Washington D.C. and a Philadelphia excursion
  • Possible half-day excursions (with paid entrance): museums, parks, the Constitution Center, the White House, the Capitol Building and Smithsonian museum multi-projects
  • Discovering U.S. culture: Cowboy, BBQ, graduation ceremony
  • Xplora Projects: Zero Waste & Melting Pot Project
  • Entertainment: shopping, movie night, disco night
[08] Next step

Ready for New York?

Download the 2027 Summer Centre brochure or talk to our team about a booking for your group.

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