Early Bird Enrollment Discount Ends on December 15th 2019
Elite International Studies is a language school with unique international immersion programs taught in world-class facilities and a beautiful location.
We are passionate about working with individuals from different cultures. Our goal is to inspire confidence in their English skills and most importantly, build cultural awareness through an immersive experience in and out of the classroom.
The camp includes visits to some of the best activities and sites that California has to offer.
Elite International Studies
An Experience of a Lifetime!
Students ages 8 to 16 years learn English from ELS instructors aided by supplemental support from native-language course assistants. Instruction will take place at state of the art facilities , including the campus of UCLA.
Become complete immersed in culture within the famous city of Los Angeles, home to renowned museums, unique hotels, diverse experiences, diverse cultures and only about 75 miles from the mountains and beaches.
The camp includes activities, such as visits to Santa Monica Pier and Beach, shopping trips, visit beautiful parks in famous Pasadena, home of the Rose Bowl and Parade, Legoland in San Diego, a popular bus tour through Hollywood’s famous homes. Visit the campus of UCLA and take a trip to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Visits include a stop at area museums, giving students a chance to explore their surroundings and practice their English.
Special offer! Enroll now and get a $1,000 discount !
Here’s What You’ll Get When You Sign Up
From the moment you register until your child returns home, you and your child will be cared for with the attention needed to make sure you have the best possible experience!
After registration, you will be given a personal counseling session to walk you through every detail of the program. You will have a chance to have every question answered and help you feel relaxed and confident that you will be providing your child with the experience of a lifetime making global, lifelong friends along the way.
12:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
Your child will get all the attention and care they need with the best ratio of student to faculty ration. Studies show that the optimal ratio insures quality learning.
3:1 Native English speaker ratio
Having 3 English-speaking students to each English as a Second Language (EAASL) student, means language will drastically improve during program interaction.
Comprehensive Immersion
Fully immersed English language, culture and activities within and outside the classroom give your child a rich learning experience
Holistic Learning
Course topics include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), as well as leadership training, music and art.
Extended Instructional Course Time
EIS provides more instructional course time than other programs so you can feel confident that your child needs are catered to
Mandarin Immersion Compatibility
Program is specifically designed to work with Mandarin immersion programs that align with other platforms
Full List of Features & Benefits
CAMP DETAILS
Age Requirements
8-16 Years of Age
Program Duration
Summer camp July 25- August 10.
Cost $6500
Winter camp February 1- February 11
Cost $4500
Accommodations
Double-occupancy
Total Academic Time
60 Hours
Students Per Class
12
Foreign-to-English Speaking Ratio
3:1 Ratio:
3 Foreign Speaking Children to Each English Speaking Child
Accommodations
Clean, comfortable rooms with nice amenities for a pleasant camp-life experience
2020 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
2020 WINTER CAMP SCHEDULE
2020 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
Comprehensive Curriculum, Cultural Exposure and Lots of Fun!
Day 1: Arrival
Your child is welcomed by a warm and caring faculty. We get them feeling happy and excited with ice-breaker games and sing-along introductions to make sure they know they are among friends and a family away from home.
Day 2: Santa Monica Pier
The iconic Santa Monica Pier is a fantastic way to get the kids off and running with an exciting day of rides, games and cultural performances. An experience that will leave a lasting memory and help strengthenthe bonds of friendship with their newest friends and classmates.
Day 3-7: Educational Curriculum
9am- 12pm: STEM Classes
(Robotics, Science at California Science Center)
12pm - 1pm: Lunch
1pm - 4pm: Academic English Classes |
Remainder: Fun Activities & Dinner Including trip to the movie theater, sports, shopping, parks. |
Day 8: Legoland, San Diego
What better way to unwind after rigorous educational training than to visit San Diego's famous Lego Land fun park!
Day 9: Hollywood Tours
What trip to Los Angeles would be complete without a tour of the Hollywood Walk of Stars and picture with the Hollywood sign. Your child will get to see all the sites and locations that are world famous. They will be able to tell all their friends, "I've been there!"
Days 10-12: Educational Curriculum
9am- 12pm: STEM Classes
(Chess, Science at the Kidspace Science Museum)
12pm - 1pm: Lunch
1pm - 4pm: Debate Tournament |
Remainder: Fun Activities & Dinner |
Days 13-14: Classes at UCLA
Ranked as the #1 University in the World, UCLA offers a breathtaking and historic view of one of the most famous colleges in the world. Your child will have the opportunity not just to visit this historic site, but to study and learn on campus.
9am- 12pm: Unique opportunity to tour UCLA campus, along with an overnight stay at campus facilities.
12pm - 1pm: Lunch
1pm - 4pm: Leadership Course by National Speakers Association L.A. President
Days 15-16: San Francisco & Silicon Valley Tour
We'll take a short trip to San Francisco and Silicon Valley (home of Facebook, Google, Tesla) to see the sites and learn why this area is the tech hub of the world.
Day 17: Bitter-Sweet Farewell LAX Airport, Departure
LAX Airport, Departure
After an amazing journey, a deep-rich educational experience, cultural awareness and understanding, and life-long friendships created...we wish our students a sad but inspirational farewell as they step into the next chapter of their lives as young adults upon their return home!
It is only farewell however, as our students stay connected for life!
2020 Winter Camp Schedule
Comprehensive Curriculum, Cultural Exposure and Lots of Fun!
Day 1: Airport
Your child is welcomed by a warm and caring faculty. We get them feeling happy and excited with ice-breaker games and sing-along introductions to make sure they know they are among friends and a family away from home.
Day 2: Beach Visit
The iconic Santa Monica Pier is a fantastic way to get the kids off and running with an exciting day of rides, games and cultural performances. An experience that will leave a lasting memory and help strengthenthe bonds of friendship with their newest friends and classmates.
Day 3-7: Educational Curriculum
8am- 3pm: STEM Classes
(Science, English, math...in small classes, private school settings.)
12pm - 1pm: Lunch
3pm - 9pm: Fun Activities & Dinner Including trip to the movie theater, sports, shopping, parks. |
Day 8: Disneyland
What better way to unwind after rigorous educational training than to visit Disneyland fun park!
Day 9: Hollywood Tours
What trip to Los Angeles would be complete without a tour of the Hollywood Walk of Stars and picture with the Hollywood sign. Your child will get to see all the sites and locations that are world famous. They will be able to tell all their friends, "I've been there!"
Days 10: Universal studios
Thrilling Theme Park rides and shows, a real movie studio, and Los Angeles, California's best shops, restaurants and cinemas - Universal Studios Hollywood™!
Day 11: Bitter-Sweet Farewell LAX Airport, Departure
LAX Airport, Departure
After an amazing journey, a deep-rich educational experience, cultural awareness and understanding, and life-long friendships created...we wish our students a sad but inspirational farewell as they step into the next chapter of their lives as young adults upon their return home!
It is only farewell however, as our students stay connected for life!
Bonus
Advanced Leadership Training at UCLA
Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, Forbes Business Council Member, UCLA Anderson School of Management Guest Lecturer, Eagle Scout, President of the National Speakers Association in L.A., Board Member of the MDA and President of the UCLA Anderson School of Management Alumni Board of Directors are all positions that require strong leadership skills.
A member of the EIS Board of Advisors will be providing your child with an Advanced Leadership Master Class on what it takes to be a global leader in today's shrinking digital world.
Strategy From a Chess Grand Master
One of the top 20 Chess Grand Masters in the world will be making a guest appearance to our school to share with your child the correlation between Chess strategy and life strategy
What many programs are missing today is the need to expose students to strategic thinking early in life. Chess is a great way for a child to find passion in a game that is all about strategy. This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the top Chess Grand Masters in the world.
Debate Tournament
As a special bonus, you child will be given debate coach by a professional debate instructor and then they will get to exercise their debate skills!
What better way to learn the critical skill of debate than to have expert coach who then leads them in a real life debate tournament. Your child will learn how to research and analyze both sides of an argument and then debate their position for or against to help practice this very important ability.
About The Head Master
Mrs. Yana Holcomb had a vision as a young mother living in the heart of the largest Asian population in Los Angeles and as a Russian American, that her children needed to be prepared to become Global Citizens who had culturally diverse awareness, top-level education and strong need to be multi-lingual.
After raising two children who are tri-lingual, with fluency in Mandarin, Russian and English and who have extensive training in chess, Abacus Math, STEM, music, world travel and a healthly respect for all nationalities, Yana realized that she could help other International parents realize this same dream for their children...which then led to founding of Elite International Studies.
Your Child's Leadership Team
Yana Holcomb
Baku College of Communications, B.A. Business Administration,
Baku Academy of Finance, Certificate of Business Accounting
Yana is the founder and CEO of Elite International Studies. Mrs. Holcomb has a diverse background in international travel, business and law. Yana has a wide range of experience working with small business start-ups to large corporations such as Chevron Oil. In addition to her business acumen, she gives back to the community through volunteer work and teaching.
Frank Frias
Woodbury University, MBA Master of Business Administration, University of California Riverside, B.S. Business Administration
Frank has over seventeen years of experience in higher education. His most recent position was the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, California, home of the Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade.
Qianxing Xu
Boston University, Master of Education in TESOL Shenzhen University, Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching University of Sydney, English language program in Business Communication and Leadership
Qianxing is a native of China and has extensive experience with international studies, education, English language instruction and leadership. She provides a unique perspective on teaching English with her background in education in both the United States and China. She dedicates her free time volunteering to help organizations in need of her teaching, leadership and translation skills.
Tatyana Vigil
University of Phoenix, Masters in Business Administration MBA, University of Phoenix, B.S. Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Certificate in Industrial Organizational Psychology College of Education, Baku, Azerbaijan, Kindergarten, Preschool and Elementary Education
Born in Baku Azerbaijan, Tatyana has dedicated her entire career to education. She has received educational degrees and certificates from both Baku Azerbaijan and the United States. She has a unique skill set speaking multiple languages and having experience with teaching, business and leadership. Because Tatyana has attended schools and started a career in two different countries, she is an invaluable in providing an international perspective to education and career.
Xiaoming Ma "Simon"
INTI International University, Bachelor in Business Administration
Simon is a native of China and has extensive experience with international language programs in China and Malaysia. His passion for learning new cultures, travel and teaching makes him an invaluable resource for Elite International Studies."
Dwight W. Holcomb
Advisory Board Member
Member, Forbes Business Council
President, National Speakers Association, L.A.
President-Emeritus, UCLA Anderson Alumni Board of Directors
UCLA-NUS Global Executive MBA '11
Dwight W. Holcomb is the author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller "The Lean CMO", a Member of the Forbes Business Council and the host of the business television show, "SaaS CEO Success TV". The show airs on the C-Suite TV Network which has global distribution in over 59 million households and more than 90 million views per month.
Here’s what people are saying about the people who will be teaching and caring for your child...
Michael J. McCarthy
Harvard University
I could tell from the students’ smiles
that they appreciated her explanation and the way she communicated with young learners
Qianxing has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages, especially children. Her ability to connect with students and her talent at explaining concepts simply, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior.
All the Kids
Camp Kids Testimonial
Here's what the kids at camp wanted to share with Ma Xiaoming "Simon"
Polina Suntsova
International Mother
Amazing insight into the elite educational experience for children
Yana has helped me to develop an elite-level educational plan for my children with a broader learning experience that included chess, math and language studies that I had never before considered. This gave my children a significant advantage over their classmates in our local schools.
Deep Learning, Cultural Awareness,
and Lifelong Friendships
Most parents in the International arena struggle to find a comprehensive and immersive experience for their children that provides, advanced-level core development, cultural diversity and language development.
So Elite International Studies (EIS) was founded to give children a deeper, rich learning experience that is like no other program, giving children exposure to the finest education instruction, music, arts and a chance to experience iconic moments that can only be found in Southern California. All while interacting with other students from around the world to truly get a global experience and develop lifelong friendships that transcend borders and cultures.
Time at EIS allows you to know you are providing a unique and special experience like no other program in the world that will have a lasting impact in the healthy development of your child.
To combine all session visits with the classroom learning and personal development curriculum your child will receive, could easily cost $10,000 or more. However, EIS has created a plan and developed partnerships to help stretch your buying power into a program that is at the highest-level, for an investment that is also economical.
Course Enrollments close on December 15th 2019
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Our commitment to excellence, safety, strong education and rich cultural experiences have created a high-demand for our program. We are confident in our faculty, the program and the experience, so much so that we will give a full refund within 30 days of purchase if you have any hesitation in moving forward with this once-in-a-lifetime experience for your child.
It is our highest priority and number one commitment to provide you and your child with excellence, throughout the entire process. We are all parents and our commitment to you is that we will care for your child, with the same compassion and protection that we would give to our own children.
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Summer camp
Summer camp in Los Angeles, California
July 25, 2020 - August 10, 2020
$6500
$
5500
*VIP Advanced camp
Summer camp in Los Angeles, California
July 25, 2020 - August 10, 2020
*VIP Details Below
$8500
$
7500
winter camp
(coming soon)
Winter Camp in Los Angeles, California
Dates and Details Coming Soon
$
4500
/student
vip Advanced camp (coming soon)
Winter Camp in Los Angeles, California
Dates and Details Coming Soon
$
6500
/student
Canada Camp (Coming soon)
Winter Camp in Los Angeles, California
Dates and Details Coming Soon
$
6500
/student
*VIP Advanced Camp: Ultimate Prep Consulting Package
A Customized, One-on-One High School & College Prep Consulting
Our experts provide honest advice from knowledgeable independent educational consultants with over 75 years of combined experience both as admissions officers and independent education consultants. Having worked with over a thousand students, we take the stress out of the process with clear, step-by-step guidelines and timelines.
We provide personalized, individual educational consulting to help students successfully navigate high
school and identify the college or university that is ideal for them.
State-of-the-Art, Online College Search and Application Management, Custom College Plan
High School Academic Planning
Standardized Testing Counseling
Personalized Search for “Best Fit” Universities
Researching Colleges
College Application Preparation
GALLERY
Menlo Park, California
Creator spaces
Learning Made Fun
Googleplex
Mountain View, California
motion & sound
Learning via Music & Dance
Tesla factory
Fremont, California
Arts & Crafts
Creating with Smiles
Golden gate
Iconic Lifelong Memories
hanging out
Cultural Expansion
UCLA
#1 Ranked University
group creations
Leadership & Teams
Legoland
San Diego, California
Strike a pose
UK and USA
trolley ride
San Francisco, CA
Arts & Crafts
Creative Sessions
EIS Campus
Pasadena, California
peer learning
Friends Teaching Friends
Focused learning
Personal Attention & Instruction
Simon's crew
Simon Hanging with the Gang
Looking Forward to Meeting Your Child...
I am so excited to meet and spend time with your child to help them develop and expand their education, global connections and friendships! We are so proud of our school and the amazing opportunities we are able to provide to parents who want to insure that their children have a better experience than they did. From one caring partent to another, I am honored that you are giving your trust to us to help your child create lifelong learning, experiences and fun with instructors and friends from around the globe.
Welcome to Elite International Studies! We look forward to working with you and your child to accomplish something very special for you and your family!
Yana Holcomb, Founder and CEO
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