Intensive English, intensive sunshine, interesting people and an unforgettable holiday! We invite you to visit our study center and beach house, located on the world famous Miami Beach, for the learning and vacation experience of a lifetime. You will experience full immersion in the culture of South Florida, challenging classes and accommodation with our native English speakers and a relaxing vacation full of interesting activities.

All of this will lead to permanent improvement in your fluency and a unique experience which cannot be matched by any other school. Contact us via Skype or email to make a reservation today!

Our Concept

At Sunshine State Studies we want to provide a truly unique learning and holiday experience. We know that time is precious. When you choose to spend your holiday with us, we want you to learn in the classroom and through real life experiences but, just as importantly, we want you to have fun and enjoy an unforgettable vacation.

Our offer is based on full immersion, intensive English through a unique holiday experience at our beach house in sunny South Florida. You will learn as you relax with us and explore the fascinating culture of Miami. You will notice a permanent improvement in your fluency while enjoying a one of a kind vacation featuring all the best that this exotic, tropical paradise has to offer.

We aim to provide the highest quality English language instruction while showing you all the best of the Miami area. Enjoy the perfect weather as we guide you to the best white sand beaches, national parks, museums and galleries, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping and culture of South Florida.

Make a reservation with us and we will worry about all the details of your dream vacation. From the moment we pick you up at the airport, you will experience a truly unique holiday and learning environment.

Classes

While the main benefit of your time with us will be full immersion into the culture of South Florida and spending free time with our native speakers and the other students, we want you to get the most out of your classroom experience as well.

You will be tested prior to your arrival to determine your level and you will have the opportunity to speak directly with one of our teachers via Skype. Then a learning program will be designed specifically for you based on your level, needs and desired learning objectives. When you arrive all the materials will be waiting for you.


All classes will be in groups of 5 students or less and you will have time for one on one meetings with our teachers. You will be expected to work hard, but the work will be interesting and our teachers motivating.

The result will be noticeable improvement and an unforgettable experience.

We can design a specific learning program for you based on your interests including;
General grammar and conversation
Legal English
Business English
Financial English
Advertising lingo
Power Point and presentation skills

You will take part in 15 hours of group lessons along with a 1 hour individual lesson per week during your stay with us. Group lessons will include readings, discussions, presentations, grammar exercises and vocabulary review. You will also take a short test each week and review your progress with our teachers. Extra one-on-one lessons maybe purchased by the hour at anytime. Please contact us for more details or to speak directly with a teacher. We will work with you prior to your arrival to insure that you get everything you expect from your learning holiday!

Activities

The nearly perfect climate of South Florida allows you to enjoy limitless outdoor activities, regardless of when you plan to visit. During your stay at Sunshine State Studies, you will have the opportunity to enjoy Miami and her surrounding areas with locals who know and love this region. Our beach house is well equipped to guarantee you get the most out of your free time. As part of your accommodation with us, we will organize beach volleyball, badminton and barbeques on the beach as well as daily bicycle tours of the city of Miami and her many unique neighborhoods and fabulous beaches and parks.

We will show you the Miami that most tourists never see; the most interesting museums and galleries, unique restaurants and eclectic shops. If you are searching for further challenges, we can organize additional lessons for you including;

Spanish language with native Spanish speaker
Yoga
Cuban style cooking
Surfing

Prices vary, please contact us with any questions or for more details.

Excursions - Day Trips

South Florida offers many interesting attractions outside of the immediate vicinity of Miami. Anything is possible and these trips can be organized spontaneously along with other students. Your teachers will be your tour guides, we all know these destinations well and will do our best to ensure that you see the most at the lowest cost.

Everglades National Park - Go deep into the Everglades! At Gator Park you'll see all sorts of wildlife such as alligators, turtles, snakes, fish and exotic birds - as you take an Airboat Ride. The Florida Everglades is a vast wetland ecosystem encompassing over 4,500 miles of slow moving waters feeding this ever changing tropical habitat. All tours are narrated by professional guides so you'll have the opportunity to learn about the unique wetlands and its native inhabitants. The Everglades is America's only sub-tropical wilderness and visitors travel from all over the world to experience its natural beauty.

Miami Seaquarium - This unique place offers visitors an entertaining and educational experience. The region’s tropical climate allows for year-round outdoor marine shows featuring dolphins, killer whales and other sea creatures. The Seaquarium also features exhibits of sea turtles, seals, sea lions and Florida’s very own Manatee. The Miami Seaquarium is South Florida's #1 attraction!

Shopping - You will definitely want to do some shopping while you’re here. The Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall is Florida's largest retail & entertainment center. It features more than 350 name-brand stores, well-known restaurants, a cinema and entertainment venues. At Aventura Mall, South Florida's premier shopping and dining destination, you will find top designers, trendsetting retailers and popular stores all under one roof. Aventura Mall is home to 6 department stores, 280 specialty retailers, 10 full service restaurants, a movie theater. Definitely worth the visit! And of course, Miami's Lincoln Road, an outdoor, pedestrian mall, is not to be missed!

Sports - South Florida has a team for every sport. So if you have ever been curious about American football and want to see the Dolphins play, are a fan of Lebron James and wish to see the Heat in action or if you have a desire to experience the unique atmosphere of the Daytona International Speedway or a Florida Marlins baseball game, let us know and we will organize the tickets and attend with you!

Excursions - Overnight Trips

Key West - Experience the best of tropical South Florida with a trip from Miami to Key West! The relaxing Caribbean atmosphere will dissolve your stress as you leisurely discover the southernmost city in the United States. The enchanting islands of the Florida Keys will take you on a mesmerizing journey not to be missed! After departing metro Miami, you will enjoy a scenic drive across 42 bridges and 32 islands to Key West. Here the Caribbean atmosphere, street artists, outdoor cafes and pubs are just waiting to enchant you. Be sure to stop in the heart of Old Town Key West where the home to one of America’s most honored and respected authors, Ernest Hemingway, can be visited. Definitely one of the most exciting yet relaxing trips you can experience in South Florida!

Diving and Kayaking in the Keys - Key Largo is surrounded by crystal clear blue water and some of the world’s best dive sites, including John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Biscayne National Park. Key Largo has many dive shops that will typically take you on a two dive trip in the morning or a two dive trip in the afternoon. You can also snorkel above the only live coral reef in the United States.

Amusement Parks - There are various amusement parks that are worth the visit. Whether it’s Busch Gardens in Tampa, Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando or Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral, we have the information you need and will be happy to organize a trip for you and your fellow students.

Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg and Florida's Southwest Coast - Here you can visit white sand beaches, explore the mind bending works of the Salvador Dali Museum, experience close-up encounters with amazing African animals and ride roller coasters at Busch Gardens amusement park or learn about the historic Ybor City. You can also watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play football, the Lightning play hockey or the Devil Rays play baseball during a day in downtown Tampa.

Sunshine State Studies does not intend to profit from these excursions. We will work with you and your fellow students to organize these trips efficiently. Our experience and knowledge of the area will help you to see as much as possible in a cost effective manner. Please contact us for more details or to begin planning excursions during your stay with us.

Prices

One week - 15 hours of English group lessons, 1 hour individual lesson, accommodation at our Beach House including breakfast, bikes, surfing and wifi, airport pick up and drop off - $699

Two weeks - 30 hours of English group lessons, 2 hours of individual lessons, accommodation at our Beach House including breakfast, bikes, surfing and wifi, airport pick up and drop off - $1,199

Three weeks - 45 hours of English group lessons, 3 hours of individual lessons, accommodation at our Beach House including breakfast, bikes, surfing and wifi, airport pick up and drop off - $1,599

One month - 60 hours of English group lessons, 4 hours of individual lessons, accommodation at our Beach House including breakfast, bikes, surfing and wifi, airport pick up and drop off - $1,999

Please contact us for prices for a stay longer than one month.

Group discounts are available so please contact us if you plan on coming with some friends.

One-on-one lessons can be purchased additionally for $25/hour at any time.

Contact Information

At Sunshine State Studies, we want you to feel like you are visiting friends. We hope to answer any questions that you may have so that you feel comfortable and excited about making a reservation with us. We would also like to get to know you before your arrival. Please write to us to schedule an appointment to talk directly with one of our teachers via Skype. This will give you a chance to meet our teachers and personally ask any questions that you may have and will allow us to begin to assess your learning needs. Write to us today!

Website: www.sunshinestatestudies.com
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