Chicago, or the “Windy City,” is a captivating powerhouse on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the iconic architecture of the Loop to its vibrant neighbourhoods, prepare to be inspired by world-class museums, epic food scenes, and a rich cultural heritage that makes it one of America’s greatest urban treasures.
Chicago
13-NIGHT PROGRAM
THE CENTER
DePaul University
DE PAUL UNIVERSITY
DePaul University is set right in the heart of Chicago in leafy Lincoln Park, blending urban energy with historic charm. With the CTA’s Fullerton station located right on campus, you are steps away from direct train connections across the city. From here, you can easily travel to all the famous sights, making DePaul the perfect, accessible base for exploring all that the Windy City has to offer.
Free Wi-Fi is available across the entire campus.
THE LANGUAGE COURSE
∙ 30 hours of class time
∙ Classes have a maximum of 15 students
∙ A1-C1 levels taught by qualified teachers
∙ End of course certificate
∙ Weekly student progress report
∙ Pre-departure online level test
∙ Certificate Ceremony on course completion
ASSISTANCE AND ACTIVITIES
Staff are always available and ready to assist
Rich and stimulating excursion, activity and entertainment program
EXCURSIONS
FULL-DAY TRIPS AND MORE
Exploring Chicago
Our carefully planned trips are designed to give you a real taste of the city, with much of your time spent off-campus exploring the vibrant sights that Chicago has to offer.
Included Entrances to Famous Sights:
Enjoy full-day trips and special activities that are all part of your programme.
Skydeck: unforgettable views await at Willis (Sears) Tower’s Skydeck, the US’s highest observation deck
Griffin Museum: one of the largest science centers in the Western Hemisphere
Art Institute of Chicago: one of the oldest and largest art museums in the US
Chicago Cruise: experience Chicago from the water
360 Chicago: experience the impressive panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan from 1,030 feet above the famed Magnificent Mile
Lincoln Park Zoo
Field Museum: discover exhibitions, collections, research, events, and stories that connect us to the natural world
Dinner @ Giordano’s
Did you know? From the top of the 1,451-foot Willis Tower (historically and locally called the Sears Tower), you can see Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan on a clear day.
Excursion List
Your programme includes excursions to some of Chicago’s best sites.
- 360 Chicago (included), Magnificent Mile with dinner @Giordano’s
- Lincoln Park Zoo (included), Streeterville
- Art Institute of Chicago (included), Millennium Park and Cloud Gate, Grant Park, Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Navy Pier Fireworks
- Griffin Museum (included + submarine), Hyde Park Neighborhood
- Cultural Center, Chicago Theatre, Macy’s
- Union Station, Fed Museum, Skydeck (included), Wabash Avenue, Garfield botanic Conservatory
- Harold Washington library winter garden
- Cruise (included), Riverwalk
- North Avenue Beach
- Field Museum (included), Chinatown, Ping Tom Memorial Park
2027 DATES
13 Night Program
T1: Tue 20 July – Mon 2 August*
* Programme finishes and departure flight is on the day indicated – please account for an extra day for return travel as flights usually fly overnight
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THE ESSENCE OF ANGLO STUDY HOLIDAYS
Learn, practice and experience English differently.
Courses with dynamic lessons in the classroom, exciting workshops that challenge and engage,
and amazing excursions to make language learning an adventure.
EXCURSIONS
To put into practice all the English students have been learning they need to get out there. Excursions offer a chance to visit the places students have studied, practise their spoken English in a public setting, and explore awesome places.
LEARNING
Communicative, inspiring lessons with material for all CEFR levels, ANGLO classes are designed to build on the knowledge students bring with them, and mesh seamlessly with their stay in the UK.
WORKSHOPS
Carefully tailored sessions which typically start in the classroom for an introduction and language input, then generally students explore campus/the local area to gather information. Finally, the students present to their peers to show what they’ve learned.
SAFETY
Keeping students, staff and group leaders safe is mission critical! Health and safety, safeguarding and security are top of the list.
“An awesome experience”
Student from Italy, Exeter (2023)
WORK WITH US
Be part of the ANGLO Team!
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Our summer positions last from 2 to 10 weeks between June and August. Be part of a close-knit team and work with young people from around the world in a fast-moving, rewarding and multicultural learning environment. Our students learn lots, and we are sure you will too!