Miami · Coral GablesAges 12–20

University of Miami

A tropical campus in a prime Miami location, 20–30 minutes from the city’s top sights, with its own Metrorail station. Live, learn and discover the USA with YES USA.

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July 5–August 15, 2027Mondays. With the Bahamas cruise: Tuesday, July 6, July 20 or August 3. The final session (arrivals August 2, or August 3 with the cruise) stays in hotel accommodation and ends August 15 (August 16 with the cruise).

Ages 12–20Junior summer program

Residence hallsMostly double

15 hours per weekGeneral English · A1–C1

24-hour supportThroughout your program

Accommodation photographs show examples. Room allocation and furnishings may vary.

Accommodation & meals

Your home on campus.

Mostly double rooms, with some single and triple rooms.

Rooms: Mostly double
Bathrooms: Shared pod bathrooms · 1 per 6 students
Meals: Breakfast and lunch are served in the campus dining hall. Dinners are mostly in the city using YES USA meal cards; on days with afternoon classes, dinner is in the campus dining hall.
Supervision: 24-hour support

Room features, services & group arrangements

Room features & services

Wi-Fi
Bed linen and towels provided
Full room cleaning on arrival
Common areas and 24/7 security
Air conditioning
Twin XL bed, desk, chair, closet, and dresser
Weekly linen exchange
Bathrooms cleaned three times daily
Laundry facilities

Group arrangements

Tell us your group size, dates and group leader requirements. Our team will help you plan accommodation and travel arrangements.

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A typical day

Learning. Discovery. Life together.

An example of how learning, city visits and time together fit into your day. Classes may take place in the morning or afternoon, depending on your program.

Wake-up time
Start together
Breakfast with your group and time to get ready for the day.
Morning
Time to learn
Build your confidence in English through lessons matched to your level.
Midday
Pause & refuel
Take a break for lunch and catch up with your group.
Afternoon
Explore more
Enjoy excursions, campus activities or classes, depending on your program.
Evening
Share the day
Enjoy dinner and time together after the day’s discoveries.
Wind-down
Rest & recharge
Return to your residence and settle in, with program support close by.

Classes & levels

15 hours a week. Every level welcome.

Build confidence through discussions, role-play and collaborative projects. Students are grouped by English ability, from beginner to advanced.

A1A2B1B2C1

General English, course materials and an end-of-course certificate are included. From 15 with B2 or above, you can choose one of our specialist courses instead, subject to campus and session availability.

About General English

YES USA students working together in an English class at the University of Miami — A YES USA English class at the University of Miami

Specialist courses · Ages 15–20

Go beyond General English.

Explore specialist courses for students aged 15–20 with upper-intermediate English (B2 or above).

B2 or above · Ages 15–20

Model United Nations

Research global issues, represent a country and practice public speaking in a Model UN simulation.

Course details

B2 or above · Ages 15–20

AI Unlocked

Learn to use AI creatively and responsibly, evaluate its answers and develop an original project.

Course details

B2 or above · Ages 15–20

Business Leaders

Develop a startup idea, research your market and present your business plan in a final pitch.

Course details

B2 or above · Ages 15–20

University Discovery

Explore US university life and admissions, research your options and build a simulated application, with college tours connecting learning to campus life.

Course details

Course availability varies by session. Confirm your preferred course and dates with our team.

Location

A prime Miami location.

A tropical campus in a prime Miami location, 20–30 minutes from the top sights, with its own Metrorail station.

Campus: University of Miami
Area: Coral Gables, Miami
Getting around: In leafy Coral Gables, part of Miami, 20–30 minutes from Miami’s top sights. Brickell, Miami’s downtown business district, is four Metrorail stops from the University station next to campus. Scheduled excursions use private buses and, for some visits, the Metrorail.

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Campus life

Around campus.

Campus, residence and YES USA program photographs.

Lake Osceola with its fountain and a glass building lined with palms at the University of Miami

Curved glass entrance of Vista Residential College at the University of Miami

Shaded walkway with wooden cabana seating among tropical trees

Residence lobby lounge with teal seating and floor-to-ceiling windows

Double-height residence lounge with green seating and a staircase

Residence games room with a pool table and table tennis

Corner lounge with armchairs and a panoramic view over campus

Residence room with two beds, desks and a tall window

Indoor lap pool at the University of Miami wellness centre

Gym floor with exercise machines at the University of Miami wellness centre

Indoor basketball court at the University of Miami wellness centre

Students playing beach volleyball at night on the floodlit campus sand court

YES USA students sharing pizza and fries in the campus dining hall

A bright two-storey campus dining hall full of YES USA students at lunch

Students at the dining-hall food counter and tables

Three smiling YES USA students walking out of a campus building

A YES USA group on an Art Deco street corner in Miami Beach

Excursions & activities

Discover more.

A taste of the destination itinerary. Activities and their order are confirmed for your chosen program.

Sample program

Week 1, day by day.

A real example from our 2027 program at University of Miami. Activities and their order are confirmed for your chosen program.

Day 1MondayArrival
Day 2TuesdayMorning Orientation
- Bayside Marketplace
- Boat tour
Day 3WednesdayMorning Classes
- On-campus activities
Day 4ThursdayMorning Classes
- Frost Museum
- Brickell
Day 5FridayMorning Classes
- Bayside by night
Day 6Saturday
- South Beach
- Lincoln Road
Day 7Sunday
- Wynwood
- Miami Design District
- Little Havana

Sample program, subject to change. The final schedule is issued one month before arrival; no excursions take place on arrival and departure days.

Explore the destination

Optional trips

Make room for one more discovery.

Add another destination or experience to your summer. Optional trips are separate from the scheduled excursions and combo programs.

Optional trip

Key West

Spend a day exploring Key West’s colorful streets, island scenery and distinctive atmosphere.

Trip details

Optional trip

Universal Orlando Resort

Spend a day on movie-inspired rides and attractions at Universal Orlando Resort, on an optional excursion from Miami.

Trip details

Optional trip

Disney World

Add a day at a Walt Disney World theme park to your Miami stay. The park and itinerary are confirmed for your program.

Trip details

Students enjoying the beach with a cruise ship in the background.

Optional trip

Bahamas cruise

Add a four-night Bahamas cruise to your Miami stay, for students aged 15 and over. Cruise students arrive on fixed Tuesdays: July 6, July 20 or August 3, 2027.

Trip details

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Optional trips depend on your dates and availability. Ask our team about the arrangements for your stay.

Combo programs

More than one destination · One summer plan

Summer combinations

More cities. More discoveries.

Connect your campus stay with another destination. Plan the campus sequence, dates and duration with our team.

New York + Miami

Ask about a combo All four summer routes

Routes depend on campus dates and availability. Your proposal confirms the city order and travel arrangements.

Dates & ages

Summer 2027.

Campus dates: July 5–August 15, 2027
Arrivals: Mondays. With the Bahamas cruise: Tuesday, July 6, July 20 or August 3. The final session (arrivals August 2, or August 3 with the cruise) stays in hotel accommodation and ends August 15 (August 16 with the cruise).
Your stay: Duration and availability confirmed with our team

These dates show when the campus is open. Confirm your dates and availability before booking travel.

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Good questions

Before you say yes.

Our team can help you choose the right campus and explain the details.

Which courses can we take here?

General English is the core course, with classes from beginner to advanced (A1–C1). Specialist choices are Business Leaders, AI Unlocked, Model United Nations and University Discovery. Specialist courses are for ages 15–20 with upper-intermediate English (B2 or above), subject to session availability.

How are bathrooms shared?

Pod-style bathrooms on each residential floor. Each fully enclosed, lockable bathroom contains a shower, toilet, and sink for one person at a time. Access is shared; the bathroom is private while occupied. These are not en-suite bathrooms.

Where do students stay in the final session?

The final session, with arrivals on Monday, August 2 (or Tuesday, August 3 with the Bahamas cruise), stays in hotel accommodation and ends on August 15 (August 16 with the cruise). We confirm the hotel in your proposal.

Can our group leaders stay close to the students?

Tell us your group leader requirements. We’ll explain the available arrangements and how they relate to student accommodation.

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