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Our centre is located on the large campus of Queen Mary University of , a top ranking university, just a mile from the , hence the name of the area. Key Facts: It is a modern purpose built accommodation set in a Age range: 12 to 17 student village, with comfortable single en-suite rooms. Dates: 18 Jun – 13 Aug Its zone 2 location in London makes it very accessible to Centre capacity: 250 central London to explore all the attractions of this Nearest station: bustling capital city. Mile End or Green tube stations Main nationalities in 2016: Italian, Russian, Turkish, Brazilian, Czech Why Mile End? Transport links: Gatwick 80 minutes · Top ranking University campus Heathrow 50 minutes · Single en-suite accommodation Stansted 60 minutes · Well established Summer Centre – since 2003 Mile End St.Pancras International 20 minutes London

embaysuer.com 27125.08.16 Mile End Campus Educational/ResearchCampus facilitiesResidential Facilities Information ArtsOne 37 Albert Stern Cottages 3 Advice and Counselling Service 27 Visitors who require further ArtsTwo 35 Albert Stern House 1 Housing Hub 48 information or assistance should please go to the main reception Arts Research Centre 39 Beaumont Court 53 Bookshop 22 in the Queens’ Building. Bancroft Building 31 Chapman House 43 Careers Centre 19 AREA The smoking of cigarettes Bancroft Road Chesney House 45 Clock Tower 20 or tobacco products are only Teaching Rooms 10 Creed Court 57 CopyShop 56 permitted at designated smoking Peter Landin Building France House 55 The Curve 47 areas / shelters indicated on this (Computer Science) 6 map. Feilden House 46 Disability and Dyslexia Service 31 EngineeringAccommodation Building 15 Cleaning Sports Hatton House 40 Drapers’ Bar and Kitchen 8 Electronic cigarettes permitted on G.E. FoggSingle Building en-suite rooms on 7 floors13 of Pooley · Rooms cleaned daily – deep clean weekly Large indoor multi-purpose sports hall on Ifor Evans Place 2 outside spaces only. G.O. JonesHouse Building residence building. Rooms25 grouped in · Common areas cleaned Canalsidedaily campus 63 Lindop House 21 These premises are alarmed Ground Café 33 Geographyflats of 9. Each room contains26 a single bed, Lodge House 50 and monitored by CCTV; please Informaticswardrobe, Teaching mini fridge, desk and chair The Hive Meals24 call Security on +44 (0)20 7882 Lynden House Linen 59 LaboratoriesWi-fi available throughout. 5 Infusion There is a large9 self-service5000 for dining more information.on campus · Clean sheets provided weekly Maurice Court 58 Joseph Priestley Building 41 IT Services 19 Key Deposit of £30 required upon arrivalMaynard House 44 Library 32 Mucci’s Food options29 Towels Replacement of lost room key £15Pooley House 60 Library/bookshop Law 36 · Students must bring ownOccupational towel Health Service/Breakfast Selincourt House 51 Lock-keeper’s Cottage 42 Student Health Service Hot breakfast28 and continental Fitness centre available Common areas Varey House 49 Octagon including19a juice, coffee, Bar toast, cereal, fruit Mathematical· There is Sciences a communal lounge in4 each flat Laundry Portering and Postal Services 17 Occupational· There is Health communal area in the large dining Washing machines located on campus Coffee place and Safety Directorate 12 · £5 wash and dry – operatedQmotion using Health a top-up and FitnessLunch Centre area and the student union Eatery The People’s Palace/Great Hall 16 Sports Hall 2 courses, 73 options including vegetarian · Wi-Fi is available in common areas card Staff car park Queens’ Building 19 Santander Bank Evening 62 Temporary Building 61 Security 3 courses38/54 3 options Bicycle including parking vegetarian St Benet’s Chaplaincy 23 Bicycle lockers Snacks Mile End Campus Students’ Union Hub 34 Drinks and confectionery Cash machine at the campus shops Educational/Research Residential Facilities Information Student Enquiry Centre 19 ArtsOne 37 Albert Stern Cottages 3 Advice and Counselling Service 27 Visitors who require further AREA New GraduateArtsTwo Centre 35 Albert Stern House 1 Housing Hub 48 information or assistance should Halal option available Smoking area / shelter No access between Geographyplease go to the main receptionVillage Shop 52 Arts Research Centre 39 Beaumont Court 53 Bookshop 22 construction site 18 in the Queens’ Building. Bancroft Building 31 Chapman House Square43 Careersand Centre Bancroft Road19 before Westfield Nursery 11 AREA The smoking of cigarettes Bancroft Road Chesney House 45 Clock Tower Engineering Building 20 or tobacco products are only Teaching Rooms 10 8am and after 6.30pm Mon–Fri. Creed Court 57 CopyShop 56 permitted at designated smoking Peter Landin Building No.14 and No.64 no longer in use. Can be used for other locations. NS-10/2014 construction site France House64 Closed55 Theweekends. Curve 47 areas / shelters indicated on this (Computer Science) 6 map. Feilden House 46 Disability and Dyslexia Service 31 Engineering Building 15 Hatton House 40 Electronic cigarettes permitted on G.E. Fogg Building 13 Drapers’ Bar and Kitchen 8 Ifor Evans Place 2 outside spaces only. G.O. Jones Building Bancro25 ft Road Canalside 63 Bradwell Street Lindop House 21 These premises are alarmed Ground Café 33 Geography 26 60 Lodge House 50 and monitored by CCTV; please Informatics Teaching The Hive 24 call Security on +44 (0)20 7882 Lynden House 59 Laboratories 5 Infusion 9 5000 for more information.

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Arrival Activities Excursions Students will be welcomed upon arrival outside Activities are organised every Monday to Full-day excursions from Mile End include: The Curve Cafe where they will register and Friday and every evening all week, for students Brighton - enjoy this vibrant popular seaside get their room keys and can check-in to their not on a prepaid excursion or any additional resort with beautiful architecture, and visit the rooms. optional trips. These activities could be onsite Sea Life Centre or near to the centre. These may include: Welcome Canterbury - visit this UNESCO World On the first evening there will be a welcome · Sports such as football, mini Olympics, Heritage Site, one of the most visited cities in activity which is designed to ensure students rounders, table tennis, volleyball and the UK with medieval buildings and enjoy the have the opportunity to meet staff and other basketball gothic architecture of Canterbury Cathedral · Da ytime activities such students and get to know more about the Cambridge - explore this iconic University city as scavenger hunts and drama workshops centre, its facilities and useful information famous for its colleges and punting on the · Ev ening activities such as karaoke, talent which will help them during their stay. river Cam, visit Kings College. show, and team games English lessons Optional excursions · Placement tests on first morning for all Activities Take advantage of the additional trips that are Visits to Tate Modern museum, St.Paul’s students to ensure put in correct level available from Mile End: · Students are placed in an international class Cathedral, Thames River Cruise, Westminster with different nationalities walking tour, Natural History museum, Notting Thorpe Park- enjoy extreme rides and · Class sizes are maximum 15 students Hill and Portabello Road market attractions at this popular theme park. · 20x 45 minute lessons per week - 3 hours per Hampton Court - the magnificent home of morning or afternoon, 5 days per week Henry VIII · Qualified teachers use a communicative teaching methodology to engage students Stratford-upon-Avon - birthplace of William in a fun and dynamic way Shakespeare · Particular focus is on improving listening and speaking skills Windsor Castle - the oldest and largest · Classrooms are located in various buildings inhabited castle in the world across the Mile End campus · Classrooms are a mixture of lecture and Evening cinema or musical event in central standard style London

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Students on an Embassy Summer programme will gain From improved communication to problem solving, more than just language skills and exposure to a different from teamwork to leadership - students will be developing culture. Our trips, the tasks students will be set for their trips key life skills at an important time in their lives. and excursions and all of our activities are designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in life.

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London Mile End 4-week EXTRA programme For a 14 night stay students will receive 8 half day inclusive visits into London & 2 full day excursions to other major towns. Embassy Summer reserves the right to offer all excursions by either coach or public transport.The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subect to amendments or alterations. Students will visit some of the following: Scence Musuem, Natural History Museum, National Gallery, British Musuem, Tate Modern, Albert & Victoria Museum, Museum of London, National Maritime Museum, Imperial War Museum, Museum of London, Covent Garden, Camden Town, Oxford Street, Westfield, Regents Park, Hyde Park, London Walks: Westminster Walk, Southbank Walk, Northbank Walk etc. Students may have lessons EITHER in the morning OR in the afternoon in week1, alternating weekly after that. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/Departures or or Lessons Full-day excursion to team games in the Canterbury with park or optional trip to L o c a l w a l k walking tour and visit Thorpe Park Westminster or other London British or optional visit to Greenwich + Maritime the Cathedral Afternoon River Thames Cruise London Walking Tour Museum Madame Tussauds/ Museum Tower of London I n d o o r s p o r t s Indoor sports/ Indoor sports or Karaoke or late night shopping Film night welcome games treasure hunt Evening Disco at Westfield Disco

Local walk Egg drop Optional Bowling Optional Musical Quiz

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday L o c a l w a l k Westminster or other London Natural or optional London Visit to St. Paul’s Nottinghill + Morning Arrivals/Departures or team games in the London Walking Tour History Museum Eye or London Cathedral Portobello Market Full-day excursion to p a r k Dungeon Cambridge with or optional trip to walking tour and visit Windsor & Windsor Testing/Induction to King’s College Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Castle or Lessons

Indoor sports or I n d o o r s p o r t s Indoor sports Karaoke Film night international night or cable car experience Evening Disco Disco Welcome games Fox and Hounds Optional Cinema Optional Musical Quiz

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Arrivals/Departures or Testing/Induction Morning team games in the Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Full-day excursion to p a r k Brighton with walking or optional trip to tour and visit the Sea Stratford and L o c a l w a l k Westminster or other London National or optional visit to Visit to the Tower Olympic Park + Life Centre Afternoon Shakespeare’s Birthplace London Walking Tour Gallery Madame Tussauds/ Bridge Experience Westfields Tower of London I n d o o r s p o r t s Indoor sports/ Indoor sports or Karaoke or late night shopping Film night welcome games dancing Evening Disco Oxford street Disco Local walk Human PacMan Optional Bowling Optional Musical Quiz

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday L o c a l w a l k Westminster or other London Science or optional London Visit to Shakespeare’s Leicester Square + Morning Arrivals/Departures or London Walking Tour Museum Eye or visit to London Globe Theatre China Town Full-day excursion to team games in the Dungeon Oxford with walking p a r k tour and visit to or optional trip to Testing/Induction Christchurch College Afternoon Hampton Court Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

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Mile End 4-week ESSENTIAL Programme 2017 For a 14 night stay students will receive 10 local accompanied visits in London. Embassy Summer reserves the right to offer all excursions by either coach or public transport. The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subect to amendments or alterations. Students will visit some of the following: Scence Musuem, Natural History Museum, National Gallery, British Musuem, Tate Modern, Albert & Victoria Museum, Museum of London, National Maritime Museum, Imperial War Museum, Museum of London, Covent Garden, Camden Town, Oxford Street, Westfield, Regents Park, Hyde Park, London Walks: Westminster Walk, Southbank Walk, Northbank Walk etc. Students may have lessons EITHER in the morning OR in the afternoon in week1, alternating weekly after that. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing + Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/Departures or or Lessons London visit with team games Walking Tour and i n t h e p a r k C a m d e n or optional trip to L o c a l w a l k or optional trip to Westminster or other London British or optional visit to Afternoon Thorpe Park River Thames Cruise London visit Canterbury London Walking Tour Museum Madame Tussauds/ Tower of London Indoor sports or late Indoor sports/ Indoor sports or Karaoke night shopping at Film night welcome games treasure hunt Evening Disco Westfield Disco

Local walk Egg drop Optional Bowling Optional London Eye Quiz

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday L o c a l w a l k Westminster or other London Natural or optional London Nottinghill + Morning Arrivals/Departures or London visit London visit with team games London Walking Tour History Museum Eye or London Portobello Market Walking Tour and i n t h e p a r k Dungeon Greenwich and or optional trip to M a r i t i n e M u s e u m Windsor & Windsor Testing + Induction or optional trip to Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Castle or Lessons Cambridge

Indoor sports or Indoor sports or cable Indoor sports Karaoke Film night international night car experience Evening Disco Disco Welcome games Fox and Hounds Optional Cinema Optional Musical Quiz

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Arrivals/Departures or Testing + Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons team games or Lessons London visit with i n t h e p a r k Walking Tour and or optional trip to C a m d e n To w n Stratford and L o c a l w a l k or optional trip to Westminster or other London National or optional visit to Olympic Park + Afternoon Shakespeare’s River Thames Cruise Brighton Birthplace London Walking Tour Gallery Madame Tussauds/ Westfields Tower of London

Indoor sports or late Indoor sports/ Indoor sports or Karaoke night shopping Film night welcome games dancing Evening Disco Oxford Street Disco

Local walk Human PacMan Optional Bowling Optional Musical Quiz

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday L o c a l w a l k Westminster or other London Science or optional London Leicester Square + London visit with Morning Arrivals/Departures or London visit London Walking Tour Museum Eye or visit to China Town Walking Tour and team games London Dungeon Harrods and i n t h e p a r k H y d e P a r k or optional trip to Testing + Induction or optional trip to Afternoon Hampton Court Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Oxford

Indoor sports or Indoor sports or cable Indoor sports Karaoke Film night fashion show car experience Evening Disco Disco Welcome games Capture the flag Optional Cinema Optional Musical Quiz embaysuer.com Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Office address Local hospital Embassy Summer Schools The c/o Conference Office Road Queen Mary University of London London E1 1BB Mile End Road Tel: +44 207 377 7000 London E1 4NS Insurance Student services If a student does not have insurance, Our student support staff can help you with: StudyCare is available to purchase · Accommodation · Airport transfers Safe · Information about local services A safe will be available for the storage of · Assistance with individual and personal passports, travel documents and deposits. problems · Emergency contact In case of emergency A 24 hour emergency telephone number Medical information is available all summer: +44 7860 940851. If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. Check list Trainers or walking shoes Hat or cap Toothbrush and toothpaste Towels     

embassysummer.com Embassy Docklands Located in a quiet residential suburb on the University of East London’s Docklands campus next to the river Thames and with views of the iconic London skyline. Modern residence buildings with single en-suite rooms spread across extensive grounds with outdoor gym and basketball court for student use. Easy access to central London to explore all the attractions of this bustling capital city.

Accommodation Language programme · Several residence buildings with single en-suite rooms · Taught by qualified English teachers arranged in flats of 4 to 6 students · 20 x 45 minute lessons per week morning or afternoon · Communal room for each flat · Placement test on day 1 to ensure students · Small number of en-suite studios in appropriate level · Room furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair · Maximum 15 students per class · Rooms cleaned weekly · Spacious classrooms with projectors and teacher · Linen changed weekly internet access to use online resources Docklands · Laundry available in accommodation area · Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills · Large dining hall · Materials included · Wi-fi throughout accommodation · Trinity exam preparation available

Age range: 11 to 17 Dates: 18 June to 20 August

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Activities and excursions Docklands activities and excursions · Planned every afternoon and evening, with full-day trips Local trips at the weekend , Camden Market, Covent Garden, British Museum, · Local trips to places of interest Natural History Museum · Sports activities as well as social interactive games some afternoons · Full-day excursions to cities and towns of cultural or historic importance Full-day excursions Brighton, Cambridge, Oxford · Evening activities designed to continue learning in a fun and enjoyable way while making new friends

1 week sample programme – Docklands Essential Students may have lessons either in the morning or in the afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. For a 14 night stay students will receive 10 local accompanied visits in London. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to changes.

Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Morning Arrivals/Departures Testing + Induction or Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons London visit with Sports/local activities Lessons Walking Tour and or optional trip to Oxford Street or Windsor Castle Optional trip to Cambridge Afternoon London Walking Tour London Natural Onsite Sports / London River Thames London - Imperial War History Museum Galleons Reach Cruise Museum or optional Shopping Visit Madame Tussauds

Evening Outdoor Sports Disco Quiz Night Karaoke Bingo Indoor Sports Ninja!

Welcome Games Optional Piccadilly + The Great Egg Drop! Outdoor sports Optional London Eye Trashion Show Film Night Leicester Square

1 week sample programme – Docklands Extra For a 14 night stay students will receive 10 local accompanied visits in London and 1 full day trip to another major town/city. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to changes.

Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Morning Arrivals/Departures Testing + Induction or Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Full-day excursion to Sports/local activities Lessons Cambridge with or Optional Windsor Walking Tour + King's Castle College

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Our centre is located on the campus of London South Bank University near the river Thames. Key Facts: Age range: 13+ It consists of comfortable en-suite single rooms in halls of Dates: 18 Jun – 13 Aug residence, only a short walking distance from the Nearest station: Elephant & Castle tube station University teaching facilities as well as from iconic London Centre capacity: 350 attractions such as the London Eye and the Houses of Main nationalities in 2016: Italian, Parliament. Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Serbian Why South Bank?: Transport links: Heathrow 45 minutes · Modern well-equipped learning environment Gatwick 70 minutes · Great for younger learners South Bank St. Pancras International 20 minutes · Walking distance from iconic London landmarks Stansted/Luton 90 minutes London

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Arrival Activities Excursions Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Activities are organised every Monday to Full-day excursions from South Bank include: McLaren House where they will register and Friday and every evening all week, for Brighton: enjoy this vibrant popular seaside get their room keys and can check-in to their students not on a prepaid excursion or any resort with beautiful architecture, and visit the rooms. additional optional trips. These activities could Royal Pavilion be onsite or near to the centre. These may Welcome include: Canterbury: visit this UNESCO World Heritage On the first evening there will be a welcome · Sports such as football, mini Olympics, Site, one of the most visited cities in the UK activity which is designed to ensure students rounders, table tennis, volleyball and with medieval buildings and enjoy the gothic have the opportunity to meet staff and other basketball architecture of Canterbury Cathedral · Da ytime activities such as scavenger hunts students and get to know more about the Cambridge: explore this iconic University city and drama workshops campus, its facilities and useful information famous for its colleges and punting on the · Ev ening activities such as karaoke, talent which will help them during their stay. river Cam show, and team games English lessons Oxford: explore this iconic University city and · Placement tests on first morning for all Half-day trips its famous colleges and visit the Ashmolean students to ensure put in correct level Visits to Greenwich and the Maritime museum, Museum, home to famous drawings, paintings · Students will be placed in an international Tate Modern museum, St.Paul’s Cathedral, and archaeological treasures class with students of different nationalities Thames River Cruise, Westminster walking · Class sizes are maximum 15 students tour, Canary Wharf, Notting Hill and Portobello Optional excursions · 20x 45 minute lessons per week - 3 hours per Road market, River Thames Cruise Take advantage of the additional trips that morning or afternoon, 5 days per week are available from South Bank: · Qualified teachers use a communicative Thorpe Park: enjoy extreme rides and teaching methodology to engage students attractions at this popular theme park. in a fun and dynamic way · Particular focus is on improving listening Hampton Court: the magnificent home of and speaking skills Henry VIII · Classrooms are located in several London Stratford-upon-Avon: birthplace of William Road buildings Shakespeare · Classrooms are equipped with projector screens Windsor Castle: the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world

Evening cinema or musical event in central London

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Students on an Embassy Summer programme will gain From improved communication to problem solving, more than just language skills and exposure to a different from teamwork to leadership - students will be developing culture. Our trips, the tasks students will be set for their trips key life skills at an important time in their lives. and excursions and all of our activities are designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in life.

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London Southbank 4 week EXTRA Programme For a 14 night stay students will receive 10 local accompanied visits in London. Embassy Summer reserves the right to offer all excursions by either coach or public transport.The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subect to amendments or alterations. Student may have lessons EITHER morning OR afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. Final Sunday of Centre 13th AugsutStudents will visit some of the following: Scence Musuem, Natural History Museum, National Gallery, British Musuem, Tate Modern, Albert & Victoria Museum, Museum of London, National Maritime Museum, Imperial War Museum, Covent Garden, Camden Town, Portobello Market, Oxford Street, Westfield, Regents Park, Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens. London Walks: Westminster Walk, Southbank Walk, Northbank Walk etc. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing & Induction Morning Arrivals/departures or Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Full-day excursion to visit Camden market Brighton with walking and Primrose Hill or tour and visit to optional trip to Greenwich + Maritime Westminster or other London British Indoor sports o Visit to St. Paul’s Museumor optional Sea Life Centre Afternoon Hampton Court London Walking Tour Museum local activities Cathedral visit to Tower of London/ London Eye Late night shopping. Sports in Park Quiz Westfield or London-by-night walk Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford street Disco Welcome and Optional Cinema/ Film night Talent show Team games musical

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Nottinghill + Portobello Market Westminster or other London Natural Indoor sports or l Visit to Morning Arrivals/departures or or optional London Walking Tour History Museum ocal activities Experience visit to Greenwich Madame Tussauds/ Full-day excursion to and London Dungeon Cambridge with Maritime Museum walking tour andvisit or optional trip to to King’s College Testing & Induction Afternoon Thorpe Park Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

Late night shopping. Sports in Park Treasure Hunt Westfield or London-by-night walk Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford street Disco Welcome and Optional Bowling/ Film night Fashion show Team games musical

Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing & Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/departures or or Lessons Full-day excursion to visit Canary Wharf or Canterbury with optional trip Olympic Park walking tour and visit to Windsor Westminster or other London National Indoor sports o or optional visit to to the Cathedral Afternoon River Thames Cruise London Walking Tour Gallery local activities Tower of London/ London Eye Late night shopping. Sports in Park Scavenger Westfield or London-by-night walk Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford street Disco Welcome and Optional Cinema/ Film night Interrnational night Team games musical

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Leicester Square + China Town Westminster or other London Science Indoor sports or l Visit to Shakespeare’s Morning Arrivals/departures or optional London Walking Tour Museum ocal activities Globe or visit Harrods and Madame Tussauds/ Full-day excursion to Hyde Park or optional London Dungeon Oxford with walking trip to Stratford tour and visit to and Shakespeare’s Christchurch College Testing & Induction Afternoon Birthplace Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

Late night shopping. Sports in Park Capture the flag Westfield or London-by-night walk Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford street Disco Welcome and Optional Bowling/ Film night Blind date Team games musical embaysuer.com Sample prograes (Eential) London South Bank 4-week ESSENTIAL Programme For a 14 night stay students will receive 10 local accompanied visits in London. Embassy Summer reserves the right to offer all excursions by either coach or public transport.The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subect to amendments or alterations. Student may have lessons EITHER morning OR afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. Students will visit some of the following: Scence Musuem, Natural History Museum, National Gallery, British Musuem, Tate Modern, Albert & Victoria Museum, Museum of London, National Maritime Museum, Imperial War Museum, Covent Garden, Camden Town, Portobello Market, Oxford Street, Westfield, Regents Park, Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens. London Walks: Westminster Walk, Southbank Walk, Northbank Walk etc. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/departures or or Lessons London visit with visit Camden market Walking Tour and Primrose Hill a n d C a m d e n or optional trip to L o n d o n v i s i t or optional trip Westminster or other London British Indoor sports or or optional visit to Afternoon Hampton Court River Thames Cruise to Brighton London Walking Tour Museum local activities Tower of London/ London Eye Late night shopping. Sports in park Quiz Westfield or London-by-night walk Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford Street Disco Welcome and Optional Cinema/ Film night Talent show Team games musical Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Nottinghill + P o r t o b e l l o M a r k e t Westminster or other London Natural Indoor sports or Morning Arrivals/departures London visit or optional London visit with London Walking Tour History Museum local activities or visit to Greenwich Madame Tussauds/ Walking Tour and and London Dungeon Greenwich and Maritime Museum M a r i t i n e M u s e u m or optional trip to or optional trip to Testing/Induction Afternoon Thorpe Park Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Cambridge or lessons

Late night shopping. Sports in park Treasure Hunt Westfield or London-by-night walk Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford Street Disco Welcome and Optional Cinema/ Film night Fashion show Team games musical Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons London visit with Arrivals/departures Walking Tour and or visit Canary Wharf C a m d e n To w n or optional trip Olympic Park + W e s t fi e l d s or optional trip to Windsor Westminster or other London National Indoor sports or Afternoon River Thames Cruise or optional visit to to Canterbury London Walking Tour Gallery local activities Tower of London/ London Eye

Late night shopping. Sports in park Scavenger Westfield or London-by-night walk Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford Street Disco Welcome and Optional Cinema/ Film night Interrnational night Team games musical

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Leicester Square + Arrivals/departures C h i n a To w n London visit with or visit Harrods and Westminster or other London Science Indoor sports or Morning London visit or optional Walking Tour and Hyde Park London Walking Tour Museum local activities Madame Tussauds/ Harrods and or optional trip to London Dungeon H y d e P a r k Stratford and or optional trip Shakespeare’s to Oxford Birthplace Testing/Induction Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or lessons

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We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Office address Local hospital Embassy Summer Schools St.Thomas’s South Bank University Westminster Bridge Road McLaren House London SE1 7EH 1 St.George’s Circus Tel: +44 207 188 7188 London SE1 0AP Insurance Student services If a student does not have insurance, Our student support staff can help you with: StudyCare is available to purchase · Accommodation · Airport transfers Safe · Information about local services A safe will be available for the storage of · Assistance with individual and personal passports, travel documents and deposits. problems · Emergency contact In case of emergency A 24 hour emergency telephone number Medical information is available all summer: +44 7771 845978. If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. Check list Trainers or walking shoes Hat or cap Toothpaste Towels     

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Our centre is located on the campus of world-renowned University College London (UCL), where impressive historic buildings sit next to modern architecture. Key Facts: Age range: 14+ Victorian renovated buildings house comfortable single Dates: 25 Jun – 27 Aug and twin standard rooms with spacious communal Centre capacity: 400 lounges. It is situated in a lively student area known as Nearest station: Bloomsbury it is only walking distance from the British Warren Street or Euston Square Museum, Oxford Street and Covent Garden. tube stations Main nationalities in 2016: Taiwanese, Chinese, French, Italian, Russian Why UCL? Transport links: Gatwick 60 minutes · Long-established relationship with University – since 1980 Heathrow 45 minutes · Prestigious University Stansted/Luton 75 minutes UCL · Walking distance from many iconic London sights St.Pancras International 10 minutes London

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Accommodation Linen Meals Single or shared rooms with shared bathroom · Clean sheets provided weekly There is a self-service dining hall at Ramsay ratio of 1:5 students. Each room contains a Hall and one on the UCL main campus for single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair Towels students in Campbell East and West Halls All rooms have a wash basin. Campbell East & · Students must bring own towel West Halls are converted Georgian residences Ramsay Hall: breakfast and dinner every day, located on the main campus. Ramsay Hall is a Laundry lunch vouchers for the dining hall on the UCL main campus Monday to Friday. At weekends purpose-built gated residences 5 minutes from Washing machines located in each residence lunch vouchers are provided for use at major the main campus. Wi-fi available throughout building restaurants and supermarkets Deposit of £40 required upon arrival · Cleaning - £2 per wash Replacement of lost room key £40 · Drying - £1.20 per cycle Campbell East and West Halls: breakfast Sports lunch and dinner at the main UCL campus Common areas dining hall Monday to Friday. At weekends Sports games and activities take place at · There are communal lounges in all 3 residence vouchers are provided for all meals for use at Regents Park, a 10 minute walk buildings major restaurants and supermarkets · Wi-Fi is available in common areas Onsite shops Food options · None – but there are many in the local area Cleaning Breakfast · Cash machine (ATM) also located in the local · Rooms cleaned weekly Continental including juice, coffee, toast, jam area · Common areas and student bathrooms cereal and fruit cleaned daily Lunch 2 courses, 3 options including vegetarian

Evening 3 courses 3 options including vegetarian

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Arrival Activities Excursions Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the Activities are organised every Monday to Full-day excursions from UCL include: receptions of either Ramsey Hall or Campbell Friday and every evening all week, for students Brighton - enjoy this vibrant popular seaside East where they will register and get their room not on a prepaid excursion or any additional resort with beautiful architecture, and visit the keys and can check-in to their rooms optional trips. These activities could be onsite Sea Life or near to the centre. These may include: Welcome Canterbury - visit this UNESCO World On the first evening there will be a welcome · Sports such as football, mini Olympics, Heritage Site, one of the most visited cities in activity which is designed to ensure students rounders, table tennis, volleyball and the UK with medieval buildings and enjoy the have the opportunity to meet staff and other basketball gothic architecture of Canterbury Cathedral · Da ytime activities such students and get to know more about the Cambridge - explore this iconic University city as scavenger hunts and drama workshops centre, its facilities and useful information famous for its colleges and punting on the · Ev ening activities such as karaoke, talent which will help them during their stay. river Cam, visit Kings College show, and team games English lessons Optional excursions · Placement tests on first morning for all Activities Take advantage of the additional trips that are Visits to Tate Modern museum, St.Paul’s students to ensure put in correct level available from UCL: · Students are placed in an international class Cathedral, Thames River Cruise, Westminster with different nationalities walking tour, Natural History museum, Thorpe Park - enjoy extreme rides and · Class sizes are maximum 15 students Camden Market attractions at this popular theme park. · 20x 45 minute lessons per week - 3 hours per Hampton Court - the magnificent home of morning or afternoon, 5 days per week Henry VIII · Qualified teachers use a communicative teaching methodology to engage students Stratford-upon-Avon - birthplace of William in a fun and dynamic way Shakespeare · Particular focus is on improving listening and speaking skills Windsor Castle - the oldest and largest · Classrooms are located in various buildings inhabited castle in the world. across the UCL campus Evening cinema or musical event in central London

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Students on an Embassy Summer programme will gain From improved communication to problem solving, more than just language skills and exposure to a different from teamwork to leadership - students will be developing culture. Our trips, the tasks students will be set for their trips key life skills at an important time in their lives. and excursions and all of our activities are designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in life.

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London UCL 4 week EXTRA Programme For a 14 night stay students will receive 10 local accompanied visits in London and 2 full day trips to other major towns. Embassy Summer reserves the right to offer all excursions by either coach or public transport.The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subect to amendments or alterations. Students will visit some of the following: Scence Musuem, Natural History Museum, National Gallery, British Musuem, Tate Modern, Albert & Victoria Museum, Museum of London, National Maritime Museum, Imperial War Museum, Covent Garden, Camden Town, Portobello Market, Oxford Street, Westfield, Regents Park, Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens. London Walks: Westminster Walk, Southbank Walk, Northbank Walk. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction London British Morning Arrivals/Departures Lessons Lessons Lessons or visit Greenwich or Lessons Museum Full-day excursion to and Brighton with walking Maritime Museum Greenwich + Maritime tour and visit to or optional trip to Westminster or other London British Visit to St. Paul’s Museum or optional Sea Life Centre Afternoon London visit Thorpe Park London Walking Tour Museum Cathedral visit to Tower of London/ London Eye Late night shopping. Sports in Quiz Westfield or London-by-night walk Regent’s Park Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford street Disco Welcome and Optional Cinema/ Optional Musical Film night Team games musical

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Nottinghill + Portobello Market Arrivals/Departures Westminster or other London Natural Visit to Tower Bridge Morning London visit or optional or visit Harrods and London Walking Tour History Museum Experience Full-day excursion to Hyde Park or optional Madame Tussauds/ Cambridge with trip to Stratford and London Dungeon walking tour andvisit Shakespeare’s to King’s College Testing/Induction Afternoon Birthplace Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

Late night shopping. Sports in Treasure Hunt Westfield or London-by-night walk Regent’s Park Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford street Disco Welcome and Optional Bowling/ Film night Film night Team games musical

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Arrivals/Departures or Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Full-day excursion to visit Camden Market Canterbury with and Primrose Hil walking tour and visit or optional trip to Olympic Park or Westminster or other London National optional visit to to the Cathedral Afternoon Hampton Court London visit Thames River Cruise London Walking Tour Gallery Tower of London/ London Eye Late night shopping. Sports in Scavenger Westfield or London-by-night walk Regent’s Park Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford street Disco Welcome and Optional Cinema/ Optional Musical Film night Team games musical

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Leicester Square + China Town Westminster or other London Science Visit to Morning Arrivals/departures or London visit or optional London Walking Tour Museum Shakespeare’s Globe Full-day excursion to visit Canary Wharf Madame Tussauds/ Oxford with walking and Docklands London Dungeon tour and visit to museum or optional Christchurch College trip to Windsor Testing/Induction or Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons

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London UCL 4-week ESSENTIAL Programme For a 14 night stay students will receive 12 local accompanied visits in London . Embassy Summer reserves the right to offer all excursions by either coach or public transport.The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subect to amendments or alterations. Students will visit some of the following: Scence Musuem, Natural History Museum, National Gallery, British Musuem, Tate Modern, V&A Museum, Museum of London, National Maritime Museum, Imperial War Museum, Covent Garden, Camden Town, Portobello Market, Oxford Street, Westfield, Regents Park, Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens. London Walks: Westminster Walk, Southbank Walk, Northbank Walk etc. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing + Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/departures or or Lessons London visit with visit to Greenwich and Walking Tour and Maritime Museum C a m d e n or optional trip to L o n d o n v i s i t or optional trip to Westminster or other London British or optional visit to Afternoon Thorpe Park London visit Thames River Cruise Brighton London Walking Tour Museum Tower of London/ London Eye Late night shopping. Sports in Quiz Westfield or London-by-night walk Regent’s Park Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford Street Disco Welcome and Optional Cinema/ Optional Musical Film night Team games musical Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday L o n d o n v i s i t Westminster or other London Natural or optional Morning Arrivals/departures London- Tate Modern London visit with or visit Harrods and London Walking Tour History Museum Madame Tussauds/ Walking Tour and Hyde Park or optional London Dungeon Greenwich and trip to Stratford M a r i t i n e M u s e u m and Shakespeare’s Testing + Induction or optional trip Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Birthplace or Lessons to Cambridge

Late night shopping. Sports in Treasure Hunt Westfield or London-by-night walk Regent’s Park Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford Street Disco Welcome and Optional Cinema/ Optional Musical Film night Team games musical

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing + Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/Departures or or Lessons London visit with visit Camden Market Walking Tour and and Primrose Hil or C a m d e n To w n optional trip to L o n d o n v i s i t or optional trip Westminster or other London National or optional visit to Afternoon Hampton Court London visit Thames River Cruise to Canterbury London Walking Tour Gallery Tower of London/ London Eye

Late night shopping. Sports in Scavenger Westfield or London-by-night walk Regent’s Park Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford Street Disco Welcome and Optional Cinema/ Optional Musical Film night Team games musical Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

L o n d o n v i s i t Westminster or other London Science London - Victoria & or optional Madame London visit with Morning Arrivals/departures or London visit London Walking Tour Museum Albert Museum Tussauds/ Walking Tour and visit Canary Wharf London Dungeon Harrods and and Docklands H y d e P a r k museum or optional or optional trip trip to Windsor Testing + Induction Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons to Oxford or Lessons

Late night shopping. Sports in Capture the flag Westfield or London-by-night walk Regent’s Park Evening Disco Karaoke Oxford Street Disco Welcome and Optional Cinema/ Optional Musical Film night Team games musical embaysuer.com Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Office address Local hospital Embassy Summer Schools University College Hospital NHS Trust Campbell East Hall Rosenheim Wing 5-10 Taviton Street 25 Grafton Way London WC1H 0BX Tel: +44 207 387 6306

Student services Insurance Our student support staff can help you with: If a student does not have insurance, · Accommodation StudyCare is available to purchase · Airport transfers · Information about local services Safe · Assistance with individual and personal A safe will be available for the storage of problems passports, travel documents and deposits. · Emergency contact In case of emergency Medical information A 24 hour emergency telephone number If a student needs medical attention an is available all summer: +44 7860 940851. Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.

Local doctor Gower Place Practice Check list 3 Gower Pl, London WC1E 6BN Trainers or walking shoes Tel: 020 7387 6306 Hat or cap

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Located at Royal Alexandra and Albert boarding school in the grounds of Gatton Park, a country estate of 450 acres of beautiful parkland in the county of Surrey. Key Facts: Age range: 8 to 17 It is a traditional boarding school in a rural setting with Dates: 9 Jul – 6 Aug dormitory rooms suitable for younger students with Centre capacity: 300 excellent facilities including a sports hall, indoor Nearest station: Merstham swimming pool, tennis courts and plenty of outdoor Nearest town/city: Redhill space for activities. Time to Cambridge: 10 minutes by bus Time to London: 35 minutes by train Main nationalities in 2016: Turkish, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese Why Gaon Park? Transport links: · British boarding school experience Gatwick 30 minutes

· Suitable for younger students Heathrow 50 minutes London · Large grounds for outdoor games and activities Stansted/Luton/St.Pancras International 90 min. Gaon Park

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Accommodation Towels Meals Several single sex boarding houses · Students must bring own towel Meals are provided in a large self-service Dormitories of 2 to 6 beds. Shared bathroom dining hall ratio of around 1:5 students. Each room Laundry contains single beds, wardrobes, desks and Washing machines located in each boarding Food options chairs. Larger rooms have bunk beds. Computer house Breakfast suite available for student use in the evenings. · Laundry is free of charge Continental including juice, coffee, toast, cereal, fruit Deposit of £30 required upon arrival Sports Lunch Common areas · Tennis courts, sports hall Indoor swimming pool 2 courses, 3 options including vegetarian · Each boarding house has a common room · · Extensive grounds for games and activities Evening Cleaning 2 courses 3 options including vegetarian · Rooms cleaned weekly Halal option available · Common areas cleaned daily · Student bathrooms cleaned weekly Snacks Vending machines located in dining hall for Linen drinks and confectionery · Clean sheets provided weekly Packed lunches are provided at weekends water, fruit, sandwich, crisps, biscuits/cake

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Arrival Activities Excursions Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the Activities are organised every Monday to Full-day excursions from Gatton Park include: Embassy office next to the Dining Hall Friday and every evening all week, for students London - visit this exciting capital city and take where they will register and get their room keys not on a prepaid excursion or any additional a walking tour of Westminster or along the and can check-in to their rooms. optional trips. These activities could be onsite South Bank and visit the Tate Modern or near to the centre. These may include: Welcome Canterbury - visit this UNESCO World On the first evening there will be a welcome · Sports such as football, mini Olympics, Heritage Site, one of the most visited cities in activity which is designed to ensure students rounders, table tennis, volleyball and the UK with medieval buildings and enjoy the have the opportunity to meet staff and other swimming gothic architecture of Canterbury Cathedral · Da ytime activities such students and get to know more about the Oxford - explore this iconic University city and as scavenger hunts and drama workshops campus, its facilities and useful information its famous colleges and visit the Ashmolean · Ev ening activities such as drama which will help them during their stay. Museum, home to famous drawings, paintings performances, talent shows and team games and archaeological treasures English lessons · Placement tests on first morning for all Half-day trips Optional excursions Local visits to Kew Gardens, Hampton Court students to ensure put in correct level Take advantage of the additional trips that Palace, Redhill town, Greenwich Royal · Students are placed in an international are available from Gatton Park class with different nationalities Observatory, Windsor Castle, Leeds Castle · Class sizes are maximum 15 students Thorpe Park - enjoy extreme rides and · 20x 45 minute lessons per week - 3 hours per attractions at this popular theme park. morning or afternoon, 5 days per week London - Madame Tussauds or Tower of · Qualified teachers use a communicative London teaching methodology to engage students in a fun and dynamic way Chessington World of Adventure - zoo and · Particular focus is on improving listening theme park with roller coaster and water rides and speaking skills · Classrooms are located throughout the campus · Large classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards

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Students on an Embassy Summer programme will gain From improved communication to problem solving, more than just language skills and exposure to a different from teamwork to leadership - students will be developing culture. Our trips, the tasks students will be set for their trips key life skills at an important time in their lives. and excursions and all of our activities are designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in life.

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Gatton Park - 3 Week Extra Programme Each 14 night stay will include 4 half days to a local town or attraction and 2 full days to another major town such as London, Oxford, Brighton etc. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and trips shown may change. Student may have lessons EITHER morning OR afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. Final Sunday of Centre 6th August 2017. The week numbers below represent the 3 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/activities or Lessons Full-day trip to London o n s i te with Westminster or optional trip to Walking Tour and Site and Local Mini Olympics Half Day Trip to School Assembly London Half Day Trip to Shopping Afternoon Orientation/ Local Greenwich With Windsor Castle Lip Dub Video Visit Royal Observatory Disco Preparation Preparation Lip Dub Video Photo Scavenger Hunt Eurovision Karaoke Film Night Welcome Games Presentations Evening Disco Cross Dress Disco and Quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Dodgeball Blind Date

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Site and Local Football Competition School Assembly Half Day Trip to Half Day Trip Morning Orientation/ Local Arrivals/activities Hever Castle Talent Show to Kew Gardens Visit Disco Preparation Full-day trip to Oxford o n s i te Preparation with Walking Tour and or optional trip to Shopping Thorpe Park Testing/Induction Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

The Great Egg Drop Pop Idol Karaoke Talent Show Film Night Welcome Games and Evening Disco Masquerade Disco treasure Hunt Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Ultimate Frisbee Take Me Out

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/activities or Lessons Full-day trip to London o n s i te with Southbank or optional trip to Walking Tour and Site and Local Capture the Flag Half Day Trip to School Assembly London Half Day Trip Tate Modern Visit Afternoon Orientation/ Local Hampton Court to Leeds Castle Drama Workshop Visit Palace Disco Preparation (theatre) Embassy Theatre Murder Mystery EX-Factor Karaoke Film Night Welcome Games Show Evening Disco Super Star Disco and Quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Quidditch Speed Dating embaysuer.com Sample prograes (Eential)

Gatton Park - 3 Week Essential Programme Each 14 night stay will include 2 half days vists to the local town, 2 half day trips to other towns and attractions & 1 full day to another major town such as London, Oxford, Brighton etc. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and trips shown may change. Student may have lessons EITHER morning OR afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. The week numbers below represent the 3 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/onsite or Lessons Full-day trip to London a c t i v i t i e s with Westminster or optional trip to Walking Tour and Site and Local Mini Olympics Half Day Trip to School Assembly London Redhill Town Photo Shopping Afternoon Orientation/ Local Greenwich With Treasure Hunt Lip Dub Video Visit Royal Observatory Disco Preparation Preparation Lip Dub Video Photo Scavenger Hunt Eurovision Karaoke Film Night Welcome Games Presentations Evening Disco Cross Dress Disco and Quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Dodgeball Blind Date

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Site and Local Football Competition School Assembly Redhill Town Half Day Trip Morning Orientation/ Local Onsite sports Scavenger Quiz Talent Show to Kew Gardens Arrivals/onsite Visit Disco Preparation c o m p e t i t i o n a c t i v i t i e s Preparation or optional trip to or optional trip to Oxford with Thorpe Park Testing/Induction walking tour and Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons shopping project

The Great Egg Drop Pop Idol Karaoke Talent Show Film Night Welcome Games and Evening Disco Masquerade Disco treasure Hunt Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Ultimate Frisbee Take Me Out

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/onsite or Lessons Full-day trip to London activities with South Bank or optional Trip to Walking Tour and Site and Local Capture the Flag Half Day Trip to School Assembly London Redhill Town Photo Tate Modern Visit Afternoon Orientation/ Local Hampton Court Treasure Hunt Drama Workshop Visit Palace Disco Preparation (theatre) Embassy Theatre Murder Mystery X-Factor Karaoke Film Night Welcome Games Show Evening Disco Super Star Disco and Quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Quidditch Speed Dating embaysuer.com Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Office address Local doctor Embassy Summer Schools Moat House Surgery Royal Alexandra and Albert School Worsted Green, c/o Foundation Office Redhill RH1 3PN Gatton Park Tel: +44 1737 642207 Reigate RH2 0TW Local hospital Student services East Surrey Hospital Our student support staff can help you with: Canada Avenue · Accommodation Redhill RH1 5RH · Airport transfers Tel: +44 1737 768511 · Information about local services · Assistance with individual and personal Insurance problems If a student does not have insurance, · Emergency contact StudyCare is available to purchase

Medical information Safe If a student needs medical attention an A safe will be available for the storage of Embassy staff member will help make an passports, travel documents and deposits. appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy In case of emergency Check list staff member will accompany any student that A 24 hour emergency telephone number Trainers or walking shoes is not part of a group. is available all summer: +44 7771 845978. Hat or cap

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embassysummer.com Embassy Royal Holloway Kingswood Our centre is located on the Kingswood Hall campus of Royal Holloway University of London near the town of Egham, Surrey, surrounded by beautiful countryside and only 5 miles from Royal Windsor. The campus has plenty of outdoor space to enjoy and offers a mix of single en- suite and standard rooms, as well as a large activity room for communal use. Students can easily enjoy the nearby attraction of Thorpe Park and experience the history of Royal Windsor and its castle as well as the sights of London from this location. Accommodation Language programme · Single en-suite and standard rooms available with shared · Taught by qualified English teachers bathroom ratio of around 1:4 students · 20 x 45 minute lessons per week morning or afternoon · Washbasins in the standard rooms · Placement test on day 1 to ensure students · Large activity room with TV and games for student use in appropriate level · Room furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair · Maximum 15 students per class · Rooms cleaned weekly · Standard classrooms

· Linen changed weekly · Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills Kingswood · Laundry available · Materials included · 1 large dining hall · Wi-fi is not available but an IT suite is available for internet and email access at certain times of the day Age range: 10 to 17 Dates: 25 June to 13 August

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Activities and excursions Royal Holloway Kingswood activities and excursions · Planned every afternoon and evening, with full-day trips at the weekend Local trips · Local trips to places of interest Windsor Castle, Thorpe Park, Henley-on-Thames, Richmond · Sports activities as well as social interactive games some afternoons Full-day excursions · Full-day excursions to cities and towns of cultural or historic importance Brighton, London, Oxford · Evening activities designed to continue learning in a fun and enjoyable way while making new friends

1 week sample programme – Royal Holloway Kingswood Essential Students may have lessons either morning or afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. Each 14 night stay will include 2 full days to London and 1 full day to another major town such as Oxford, Brighton, etc. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and trips shown may change. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Morning Arrivals / onsite Testing/Induction or Lessons Full Day Trip to Lessons Lessons Full Day Trip to Oxford activities or optional Lessons London walking tour with walking tour and trip to Stratford upon and National Gallery Christchurch College Avon and visit Shakespeare’s Afternoon Birthplace Egham Town Walk Rounders / Dance Activities Mini Olympics Team Workshop Events

Evening Field Sports Beach Disco Kahoot Quiz Night Embassy X-Factor Big Game Bingo Cross Dress Disco Indoor sports Karaoke Get to Know You Capture the Flag Culture Club Hit n' Run Cricket Photo Scavenger Hunt Art & Craft Film Night Games

1 week sample programme – Royal Holloway Kingswood Extra Students may have lessons either morning or afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. Each 14 night stay will include 2 half days to a local town, 2 full days to London and 2 full days to another major town such as Oxford, Brighton, etc. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and trips shown may change. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Morning Arrivals / onsite Testing/Induction or Lessons Full Day Trip to Lessons Lessons Full Day Trip to Oxford activities or optional Lessons London walking tour, with walking tour and trip to Stratford upon River Cruise and visit Christchurch College Avon and the National Gallery Shakespeare’s Afternoon Birthplace Egham Town Walk Rounders / Dance Visit to Richmond Mini Olympics Team Workshop upon Thames Events

Evening Field Sports Beach Disco Kahoot Quiz Night Embassy X-Factor Big Game Bingo Cross Dress Disco Indoor sports Karaoke Get to Know You Capture the Flag Culture Club Hit n’ Run Cricket Photo Scavenger Hunt Art & Craft Film Night Games embassysummer.com 27125.08.16 Embassy Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale is located in the Sunshine State of Florida, with inviting beaches, canals, and riverfront boutiques and cafés. Our centre is the modern Embassy English Study Centre, located by the Riverwalk and a short walk from Las Olas Boulevard shopping area. Accommodation is provided in a comfortable hotel-style residence right across the beach and complete with an outdoor swimming pool. Easy access to famous Floridian attractions such as the Everglades and the Art Deco delights of Miami. Accommodation Language programme

· Single, twin and triple en-suite rooms · Taught by qualified English teachers Fort Lauderdale · Air-conditioning in all rooms · 16 x 50 minute lessons per week each morning · Room furniture includes fridge, coffee maker, · Placement test on day 1 to ensure iron and ironing board students in appropriate level · Fresh linen and towels changed weekly · Maximum 15 students per class · Meals served in the hotel’s restaurant · Wi-fi enabled classrooms with interactive · Wi-fi throughout whiteboards · Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills · Materials included

Age range: 14+ (Groups Only) Dates: 18 June to 20 August

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teamwork and leadership skills S and boost confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Problem solving Curiosity Creativity Exploration

Activities and excursions Fort Lauderdale activities and excursions · Planned every afternoon and evening, with full-day trips Activities at the weekend Riverfront Cruise, beach volleyball, beach soccer, kayaking, and downtown · Local trips to places of interest Fort Lauderdale walking tour · Sports activities as well as social interactive games some afternoons · Full-day excursions to cities and towns of cultural or historic importance Full-day excursions Miami and South Beach Tour, Everglades, Sawgrass Mills Shopping Mall · Evening activities designed to continue learning in a fun and enjoyable way while making new friends Optional excursions Disneyland, Kennedy Space Centre, Busch Gardens, Lion Country Safari

1 week sample programme – Fort Lauderdale Optional trips, visits and activities are paid for by students. Participation in the activity programme is compulsory for all students under 18 unless accompanied by a Group Leader. This is a sample schedule. Actual schedules may vary.

Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Morning Arrival Testing and Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Miami and South Orientation Beach Tour or take off for an optional weekend in Key West, Orlando’s Disney Afternoon Beach and pool fun Waterskiing and Bowling Fort Lauderdale Beach Olympics World and Universal Kayaking Riverfront Cruise Studios. Kennedy Space Center, and more! Evening Free time at pool Free time at pool Free time at pool Free time at pool Free time at pool Free time at pool Free time at pool or beach or beach or beach

embassysummer.com 27125.08.16 Embassy Toronto Toronto is the cultural heart of Ontario and the largest city in Canada, yet retains that friendliness the Canadians are known for the world over. The Toronto Embassy English Study Centre is located in a trendy downtown area with large bright classrooms and amazing views of the Toronto skyline. Explore interesting Toronto neighbourhoods and attractions such as the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium, while Niagara Falls is within easy reach. Accommodation is provided by local families.

Accommodation Language programme · Twin rooms with a local family located across · Taught by qualified English teachers the Toronto area · 20 x 45 minute lessons per week each morning Toronto · Breakfast and dinner with the host family, · Placement test on day 1 to ensure packed lunch provided by the host family students in appropriate level · Fresh linen and towels changed weekly · Maximum 16 students per class · Laundry done by the host family · Wi-fi enabled classrooms with interactive whiteboards · Many families have wi-fi or internet access · Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills · Materials included

Age range: 14+ (Groups Only) Dates: 18 June to 13 August

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Students will build the skills needed for success in life through not only their English classes but also the wide range of activities and excursions Communication Confidence Teamwork Leadership designed to nurture curiosity and creativity, encourage N

teamwork and leadership skills S and boost confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Problem solving Curiosity Creativity Exploration

Activities and excursions Toronto activities and excursions · Planned every afternoon and evening, with full-day trips Activities at the weekend Downtown walking tours of Chinatown, Casa Loma, Distillery District, · Local trips to places of interest visits to art galleries and local museums · Sports activities as well as social interactive games some afternoons · Full-day excursions to cities and towns of cultural or historic importance Full-day excursions Vaughn Mills Shopping Mall, Toronto Zoo, Toronto · Evening activities designed to continue learning in a fun and enjoyable way while making new friends Optional excursions Niagara Falls, Canada’s Wonderland, Blue Mountain

2 week sample programme – Toronto Optional trips, visits and activities are paid for by students. Participation in the activity programme is compulsory for all students under 18 unless accompanied by a Group Leader. This is a sample schedule. Actual schedules may vary.

Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Morning Arrivals Testing and induction Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Full day trip Vaughan Mills Shopping Mall

Afternoon Walking tour of area Royal Ontario St. Lawrence Market/ Harbourfront Centre On-site activities Museum Queen Street

Evening Evening with Evening with Evening with Evening with Evening with Evening with Evening with homestay homestay homestay homestay homestay homestay homestay

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Morning Canada’s Wonderland Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Full day trip to Toronto Zoo

Afternoon Distillery District High Park Aquarium Eaton Centre CN Tower Shopping

Evening Evening with Evening with Evening with Evening with Evening with Evening with Evening with homestay homestay homestay homestay homestay homestay homestay

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Our centre is located on the modern campus of University of Kent, walking distance from the Caterbury city centre. Key Facts: Canterbury is a historic Cathedral City and a UNESCO Age range: 12 to 17 World Heritage Site in the county of Kent, with medieval Dates: 25 Jun – 6 Aug streets and ancient buildings. Centre capacity: 340 Nearest station: Canterbury West There are excellent sports facilities available as well as Nearest town/city: Canterbury large outdoor spaces on campus for additional activities. Time to Canterbury: 20 minutes by foot Time to London: 60 minutes by train Main nationalities in 2016: Italian, Why Canterbury? Spanish, Chinese, Brazilian, Turkish, French Transport links: · Well established Embassy Summer location – since 1994 Gatwick 50 minutes · UNESCO World Heritage Site Heathrow 90 minutes · Excellent sports facilities on campus London Canterbury

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Accommodation Cleaning Onsite shops Two residence halls in Darwin College, and · Rooms are cleaned weekly · Caffe Nero, mini supermarket and bookstore Tyler Court. The latter has single en-suite rooms · Common areas are cleaned daily. · Cash machine (ATM) and the former single standard rooms with a · Student bathrooms are cleaned each week shared bathroom ration of 1:5. Standard day Meals bedrooms are grouped in flats of 5. Each room Large self-service dining hall in Eliot College contains a single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. Linen Each standard room also has a wash basin. · Clean sheets are provided weekly Food options Residential buildings are close to teaching Breakfast facilities and dining hall. Wi-Fi available Towels Continental including coffee, toast, jam cereal throughout · Students must bring own towel and fruit

Deposit of £30 required upon arrival Lunch Replacement of lost room key £35 Laundry 2 courses, 3 options including vegetarian Washing machines are located in each Common areas residence building. Evening 2 courses, 3 options including vegetarian · There is a shared lounge area in each of the · Cleaning £2.60 per wash standard accommodation’s flats · Drying £1.30 per cycle Packed lunches are provided at weekends · There is a large social area in Peter Brown water, fruit, sandwich, crisps, biscuits/cake Conference Room Sports · Wi-Fi is available in common areas · Multi-purpose sports hall Halal option available · Conference Room available · Outdoor areas for games and activities Snacks Vending machines located in each residence building for drinks and confectionery

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Arrival Activities Excursions Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Activities are organised every Monday to Full-day excursions from Canterbury include: Darwin College where they will register and Friday and every evening all week, for students London - visit this exciting capital city and take get their room keys and can check-in to their not on a prepaid excursion or any additional a walking tour of the South Bank along the rooms optional trips. These activities could be onsite Thames and a visit to the Tate Modern or near to the centre. These may include: Welcome Cambridge - explore this iconic University city On the first evening there will be a welcome · Sports such as football, mini Olympics, famous for its colleges and punting on the activity which is designed to ensure students rounders, table tennis, volleyball and river Cam basketball have the opportunity to meet staff and other Brighton - enjoy this vibrant popular seaside · Da ytime activities such students and get to know more about the resort with beautiful architecture, and visit the as scavenger hunts and drama workshops campus, its facilities and useful information Royal Pavilion which will help them during their stay. · Ev ening activities such as karaoke, talent show, and team games Optional excursions English lessons Take advantage of the additional trips that · Placement tests on first morning for all Half-day trip are available from Brighton students to ensure put in correct level Local visits to Canterbury Cathedral, · Students are placed in an international class Broadstairs and Dickens House, Chatham Thorpe Park - enjoy extreme rides and with different nationalities historic naval dockyards, Dover Castle attractions at this popular theme park. · Class sizes are maximum 15 students London - Madame Tussauds or Tower of · 20x 45 minute lessons per week - 3 hours per London morning or afternoon, 5 days per week · Qualified teachers use a communicative Oxford - explore this famous University city teaching methodology to engage students and its world-renowned colleges in a fun and dynamic way · Particular focus is on improving listening and speaking skills · Classrooms are located in Darwin College · Classrooms are a selection of both standard and lecture style

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Canterbury - 4 Week Extra Programme Each 14 night stay will include 4 half days to nearby towns & attractions, 2 full days to other towns & cities such as London, Oxford, Brighton etc. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and trips shown may change. Student may have lessons EITHER morning OR afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Full-day trip to London Arrivals/ onsite with Westminster activities or optional Walking Tour, trip to London Mini Olympics School Assembly River Cruise and Site and Local Canterbury Cathedral Afternoon Chatham Dockyards National Gallery Orientation/Local Visit & Walking Tour Lip Dub Video Disco Preparation Preparation Lip Dub Video Photo Scavenger Hunt Eurovision Karaoke Film Night Welcome Games Presentations Evening Disco Cross Dress Disco and Quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Dodgeball Blind Date

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Site and Local Football Competition School Assembly Dover Castle & Broadstairs & Dickens Morning Orientation/ Local Wartime Tunnels Talent Show House Arrivals/activities Visit Disco Preparation Full-day excursion to on site Preparation Brighton with or optional trip to Walking Tour and Thorpe Park Testing/Induction visit Royal Pavilion Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

The Great Egg Drop Pop Idol Karaoke Talent Show Film Night Welcome Games and Evening Disco Masquerade Disco Treasure Hunt Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Ultimate Frisbee Take Me Out

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/activities or Lessons Full-day trip to London on site with South Bank or optional trip to Walking Tour and Capture the Flag School Assembly London Site and Local Canterbury Tales & Tate Modern Afternoon Dicken’s World Orientation/Local Visit Walking Tour Drama Workshop Disco Preparation (theatre) Embassy Theatre Murder Mystery X-Factor Karaoke Film Night Welcome Games Show Evening Disco Super Star Disco and Quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Quidditch Speed Dating

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Site and Local Football Competition Quex Park School Assembly Dover Castle & Morning Arrivals/ onsite Orientation/ Local & Powell-Cotton Wartime Tunnels Fashion Show Full-day excursion to activities Visit Museum Disco Preparation Preparation Cambridge with or optional trip to Walking Tour Chessington World of Testing/Induction and Punting Afternoon Adventures Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

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Canterbury - 4 Week Essential programme Each 14 night stay will include 4 half day visits to a Canterbury & 1 full day to London or major town such as Oxford, Brighton etc. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. This programme is for illustartive purposes and activities and trips shown may change. Student may have lessons EITHER morning OR afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Full-day trip to London Arrivals/ activities with Westminster on site or optional trip Walking Tour, River to London Mini Olympics School Assembly Cruise and Site and Local Canterbury Canterbury Town Afternoon National Gallery Orientation/Local Visit Walking Tour Lip Dub Video Photo Treasure Hunt Disco Preparation Preparation Lip Dub Video Photo Scavenger Hunt Eurovision Karaoke Film Night Welcome Games Presentations Evening Disco Cross Dress Disco and Quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Dodgeball Blind Date

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Site and Local Football Competition School Assembly Canterbury Town Canterbury Town Morning Orientation/ Local OnsIte Sports Shopping Project Talent Show Scavenger Quiz Arrivals/ activities Visit Disco Preparation Competition on site Preparation or optional trip to or optional trip to Brighton with walking Thorpe Park Testing/Induction tour and visit to Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Royal Pavilion

The Great Egg Drop Pop Idol Karaoke Talent Show Film Night Welcome Games and Evening Disco Masquerade Disco Treasure Hunt Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Ultimate Frisbee Take Me Out

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Full-day trip to London Arrivals/ activities with South Bank on site or optional trip Walking Tour and to London Site and Local Capture the Flag School Assembly Canterbury Canterbury Town Tate Modern Afternoon Orientation/ Local Walking Tour Drama Workshop Photo Treasure Hunt Visit Disco Preparation (theatre) Embassy Theatre Murder Mystery X-Factor Karaoke Film Night Welcome Games Show Evening Disco Super Star Disco and Quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Quidditch Speed Dating

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Site and Local Football Competition School Assembly Canterbury Town Canterbury Town OnsIte Sport Morning Arrivals/ activities Orientation/ Local Shopping project Fashion Show Scavenger Quiz Competition on site Visit Disco Preparation Preparation or optional trip to or optional trip to Cambridge with Chessington World of Testing/Induction walking tour and Afternoon Adventures Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons punting

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We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Office address Local hospital Embassy Summer Schools Kent and Canterbury Hospital c/o Darwin Coll Ethelbert Road University of Kent Canterbury Canterbury CT2 7NY Tel: +44 1227 766877

Student services Local dentist Our student support staff can help you with: 4 Hales Drive · Accommodation Canterbury · Airport transfers Tel: +44 1227 452668 · Information about local services · Assistance with individual and personal Insurance problems If a student does not have insurance, · Emergency contact StudyCare is available to purchase

Medical information Safe If a student needs medical attention an A safe will be available for the storage of Embassy staff member will help make an passports, travel documents and deposits. appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy In case of emergency staff member will accompany any student that A 24 hour emergency telephone number is not part of a group. There is a medical centre is available all summer: +44 7771 845978. Check list located on the campus of the University Trainers or walking shoes Hat or cap Local doctor University Medical Centre Toothbrush and toothpaste Giles Lane Towel Canterbury CT2 7PB Tel: +44 1227 765682     

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Our centre is located on the modern Manor House campus of Bellerbys College, only 20 minutes from the centre of Cambridge. Key Facts: It offers residential accommodation with single rooms on Age range: 12 to 17 Dates: 2 Jul – 6 Aug a campus with great facilities as well as the opportunity Centre capacity: 60 residence beds to stay with a host family. Cambridge is world famous for Nearest station: Cambridge its historic colleges, beautiful architecture and iconic Nearest town/city: Cambridge images of students cycling and punting on the river Cam. Time to Cambridge: 15 minutes by bus Time to London: 50 minutes by train Why Cambridge? Main nationalities in 2016: Chinese, Swiss, Belgian, Italian, Taiwanese, Kazakh · Bedrooms and classrooms all located in one modern building Transport links: · Homestay option available for immersive experience with Gatwick 2.5 hours local family Heathrow 2 hours Cambridge · World famous destination and historic University city Stansted 60 minutes London

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Accommodation Towels Meals Standard single rooms with shared bathroom · A fresh towel is provided weekly Large self-service dining hall on campus ratio of 1:4 students. Each room contains a single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. Wash Laundry Food options basin in each room. Rooms grouped in flats of 4. Washing machines located in campus building Breakfast Wi-fi available throughout · Laundry is free of charge Continental including coffee, toast, jam cereal and fruit Deposit of £30 required upon arrival Replacement of lost room key £45 Sports Lunch Access to sports field and hall 2 courses, 3 options including vegetarian Common areas Homestay accommodation Evening · Each group of 4 rooms share a kitchenette 2 courses 3 options including vegetarian · There is a large common room on campus · Single and shared rooms available 30 to 45 · Wi-Fi is available minutes from campus Halal option available · Laundry undertaken by homestay Snacks · Homestay provides breakfast, dinner and Cleaning Vending machines are available for drinks and packed lunches for trips and excursions. · Rooms are cleaned weekly confectionery Lunch is provided at campus dining hall · Common areas are cleaned daily · Most homestay provide free internet access · Student bathrooms are cleaned each week day Packed lunches are provided at weekends water, fruit, sandwich, crisps, biscuits/cake Linen · Clean sheets are provided weekly

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Arrival Activities Excursions Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Activities are organised every Monday to Full-day excursions from Cambridge include: campus reception where they will register and Friday and every evening all week, for students London - visit this exciting capital city and take get their room keys and can check-in to their not on a prepaid excursion or any additional a walking tour of the South Bank along the rooms. optional trips. These activities could be onsite Thames and a visit to the Tate Modern or near to the centre. These may include: Welcome Warwick Castle -explore this spectacular On the first evening there will be a welcome · Sports such as football, mini Olympics, medieval royal castle once owned by Queen activity which is designed to ensure students rounders, table tennis, volleyball and Elizabeth I basketball have the opportunity to meet staff and other Oxford - enjoy the other most famous · Da ytime activities such students and get to know more about the University city and its famous colleges and as scavenger hunts and drama workshopss campus, its facilities and useful information visit the Ashmolean Museum, home to famous · Ev ening activities such as karaoke, talent which will help them during their stay. drawings, paintings and archaeological show, and team games treasures English lessons · Placement tests on first morning for all Half-day trip Optional excursions Local visits to Cambridge Kings College, Ely students to ensure put in correct level Take advantage of the additional trips that Cathedral, Cambridge Backs, Punting, · Students are placed in an international are available from Cambridge class with different nationalities Grantchester Meadows · Class sizes are maximum 15 students Stratford-upon-Avon - historic home town of · 20x 45 minute lessons per week - 3 hours per Shakespeare steeped in history and culture morning or afternoon, 5 days per week London - Madame Tussauds or Tower of · Qualified teachers use a communicative London teaching methodology to engage students in a fun and dynamic way · Particular focus is on improving listening and speaking skills · Classrooms are located on campus · Many classrooms have interactive whiteboards

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Students on an Embassy Summer programme will gain From improved communication to problem solving, more than just language skills and exposure to a different from teamwork to leadership - students will be developing culture. Our trips, the tasks students will be set for their trips key life skills at an important time in their lives. and excursions and all of our activities are designed to give students the skills they need to succeed in life.

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Cambridge 4-week EXTRA Programme (residential) For a 14-night stay students will receive 6 local accompanied visits into Cambridge City and 2 inclusive full day trips to other major towns or cities. Embassy Summer reserves the right to offer all excursions by either coach or public transport. The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subect to amendments or alterations. Final Sunday of Centre 7th August 2017. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Half day visit to Dance, Flag Rugby, Walking Tour of Half Day Trip to Morning Cambridge - Visit Memory Murial / Ultimate Frisbee / Cambridge Cambridge - Punting Arrivals /local activities St Mary’s Tower Basketball Full-day trip to London or optional trip to with walking tour and Thorpe Park National Gallery Testing /Induction Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

Embassy X-Factor Kahoot Quiz Night Big Game Bingo Welcome and Karaoke Evening Capture the Flag Photo Scavenger Hunt Film Night Team Games Culture Club Hit n’ Run Cricket Photo Scavenger Hunt

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Arrivals /local activities Full-day trip to Oxford, or optional trip walking tour and Half Day Trip to to London Half day trip to Giant Board Games, a college visit Cambridge River Cam Cambridge - Museum Afternoon Cambridge - Visit Wacky Races Football, Badminton, Backs Walk of Archeology and King’s College Basketball Anthropology Embassy Vision Song Egg Drop Challenge Touch Rugby Welcome and Contest Karaoke Evening Casino night Talent Show Murder mystery night Speed Dating Culture Club Dodgeball Movie Making

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Half Day Trip to Walking Tour of Half day trip to Ely Volleyball Tournament Morning Arrivals /local activities Cambridge - Visit Sports/Crafts/Dance Cambridge Cathedral or arts and crafts Full-day trip to London or optional trip to St John’s College with walking tour and Stratford-upon-Avon Natural History or - visit Shakespeare’s Testing /Induction Science Museum Afternoon Birthplace Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

Dragon’s Den Fashion Show Embassy Idol Karaoke Welcome and Preparation Evening Beat the Staff! Scavenger Hunt Movie Night Lip Sync Battles Dragon’s Den Culture Club Benchball Presentation

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Arrivals /local activities Full-day trip to or optional trip Warwick - Visiting to London Half day trip to Warwick Castle Cambridge Photo Half day trip to Crystal Maze or Afternoon British Field Sports Cambridge Scavenger Hunt Granchester Meadows Rounders competition - Fitzwilliam Museum

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Cambridge 4-week ESSENTIAL programme (Residential) For a 14-night stay students will receive 6 local accompanied walking visits into Cambridge City and 1 inclusive full day trip to London. Embassy Summer reserves the right to offer all excursions by either coach or public transport. The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subect to amendments or alterations. Student may have lessons EITHER morning OR afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Debate Club or Half Day visit to Walking Tour of Dance, Flag Rugby, Optional Half day visit Cambridge Sedgewick Morning Cambridge - Walk Memory Murial / Ultimate Frisbee to Cambridge - Visit Museum- Walk from Full-day trip to London Arrivals /local activities from Campus Basketball St Mary’s Tower / Campus with walking tour, or optional trip to River Cruise and Thorpe Park Testing /Induction National Gallery Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

Embassy X-Factor Kahoot Quiz Night Big Game Bingo Welcome and Karaoke Evening Capture the Flag Cross Dress Disco Film Night Team Games Culture Club Hit n’ Run Cricket Photo Scavenger Hunt

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing /Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Recycled Materials or Lessons Robot Making Arrivals /local activities or an Optional or optional trip Conversation Club or Half Day Trip to Full-day trip to Oxford, to London Cambridge River Cam Giant Board Games, Optional Half day trip Museum of Archeology walking tour and Afternoon Backs Walk - Wacky Races Football, Badminton, to Cambridge - and Anthropology- a college visit Walk from Campus Basketball Visit King’s College Walk from Campus Embassy Vision Song Egg Drop Challenge Touch Rugby Welcome and Contest Karaoke Evening Casino night Talent Show Murder mystery night Speed Dating Culture Club Dodgeball Movie Making

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Local Walk or an Half day trip to Walking Tour of Optional Half day trip Cambridge Polar Volleyball Tournament Morning Arrivals /local activities Cambridge - Walk Sports/Crafts/Dance to Cambridge - Visit Museum- or arts and crafts Full-day trip to London or optional trip to from Campus St John’s College Walk from Campus with walking tour and Stratford-upon-Avon Natural History or - visit Shakespeare’s Testing /Induction Science Museum Afternoon Birthplace Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

Dragon’s Den Fashion Show Eurovision Karaoke Welcome and Preparation Evening Beat the Staff! Scavenger Hunt Movie Night Lip Sync Battles Dragon’s Den Culture Club Benchball Presentation

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Frisbee Golf at Castle Arrivals /local activities Hill or an Optional or optional trip Parachute Games or Half day trip to Full-day trip to to London Cambridge Photo an Optional Half day Cambridge - Fitzwilliam Warwick Castle Afternoon Scavenger Hunt - British Field Sports Rounders Competition visit to Granchester Museum- Walk from Walk from Campus Meadows Campus Fashio Show The Embassy Voice Big Prize Bingo Welcome and Crazy Games Team Preparation Karaoke Evening Emoji Mask Making Kahoot Quiz Night Flag Making Relay Challenge Fashion Show Catwalk Volleyball Frisbee Golf embassysummer.com Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Office address Local hospital Embassy Summer Schools Cambridge University Hospitals Manor Campus Hills Road Arbury Road Cambridge Cambridge CB4 2JF Tel: +44 1223 245151

Student services Insurance Our student support staff can help you with: If a student does not have insurance, · Accommodation StudyCare is available to purchase · Airport transfers · Information about local services Safe · Assistance with individual and personal A safe will be available for the storage of problems passports, travel documents and deposits. · Emergency contact In case of emergency Medical information A 24 hour emergency telephone number If a student needs medical attention an is available all summer: +44 7703 436059. Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. Check list Trainers or walking shoes

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Our centre is located on the Headington campus of Oxford Brookes University – a mix of old and modern buildings set on a large Key Facts: campus with plenty of outdoor space and only Age range: 12 to 17 Dates: 25 Jun – 13 Aug a short distance from the city centre. Centre capacity: 350 Nearest station: Oxford It offers great campus facilities including sports hall, impressive Nearest town/city: Oxford modern dining hall, modern lecture theatres and several shops. Time to Cambridge: 12 minutes Oxford is an iconic destination famous for its historic University by bus and impressive college buildings. Time to London: 60 minutes by train Main nationalities in 2016: Italian, French, Spain, Korean, Chinese Transport links: Heathrow 1 hour Why Oxford? Gatwick 2 hours · Well established Embassy Summer centre - since 1990 St. Pancras International 90 minutes · Impressive student campus Luton 90 minutes Oxford

· World famous University city Stansted/Luton 2 hours 30 minutes London

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Accommodation Towels Meals Single standard rooms with shared bathroom · Students must bring own towel Meals served in impressive dining hall in Fuller ratio of 1:5 to 1:6. Rooms grouped in flats of 5 or building 6. Each room contains a single bed, wardrobe, Laundry desk and chair. Residential buildings close to Washing machines located in each residence Food options teaching facilities and dining hall. Wi-fi available building Breakfast throughout · Cleaning - £2.20 per wash Cooked and continental – pancakes, eggs, · Drying - £1 per cycle sausage, juice, coffee, toast, cereal, fruit Deposit of £30 required upon arrival Replacement of lost room key £30 Lunch Sports 2 courses, 3 options including vegetarian Common areas · Large multi-purpose sports hall Gym available specific times during the week Evening · Shared communal area in each flat · Park nearby for games and activities 2 courses 3 options including vegetarian · Wi-Fi available in common areas · Halal option available Cleaning Onsite shops Mini supermarket, and several cafés · Rooms cleaned weekly · Snacks Cash machine (ATM) there are several shops on campus where · Common areas cleaned every other day · students can purchase snacks, confectionery · Student bathrooms cleaned every other day and drinks Linen Packed lunches are provided at weekends · Clean sheets provided weekly water, fruit, sandwich, crisps, biscuits/cake

HEADINGTON CAMPUS Headington Road

AB. Abercrombie JHB. John Henry Abercrombie Café Brookes Building Architecture Brookes Union AV Hire and Collection Point Café Central Planning Careers Centre Real Estate and Construction Deli and Lounge The Glass Tank IT Service Desk John Henry Brookes BCK. Buckley Lecture Theatre C. Clerici Library Main Reception Boardrooms Student Central (programme support, Cash Office financial aid, international students’ Examinations Office support and research students’ support) Main Lecture Theatre The Terrace Research and Business Upgrade Development Office JHB JP. John Payne Main Hall COL. Colonnade Architectural Engineering Bank Architecture Workshop Bookshop and Café Estates and Facilities Main Lecture Central Colonnade Store Technology Laboratory Theatre Courtyard INT Medical Centre Osteopathy Clinic LLD. Lloyd Studental Accommodation Bureau Admissions F. Fuller Transport Services Brookes Restaurant UK Recruitment and Oxford School of Hospitality Partnerships Management S. Sinclair Reception Print, Post and Distribution Health and Life Sciences G. Gibbs Psychology COL Computer Lab TO. Tonge Humanities English and Modern Languages Social Sciences LLD Health and Life Sciences INT. International Centre History, Philosophy and Religion Stop B5 Oxford Brookes International BCK Buses towards Harcourt Hill Campus, Marston Road Site embassysummer.com and Oxford City Centre

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Library Prayer & Quiet Bike Parking Room

Stop B2 for buses towards Wheatley Campus/U1 Restaurant Cash Machine Drop Off Point Stop B3 for buses towards London/Tube & X90 Café Accessible Bus Stop Toilets Programme information

Arrival Activities Excursions Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the Activities are organised every Monday to Full-day excursions from Oxford include: Clive Booth reception where they will register Friday and every evening all week, for students London - visit this exciting capital city and take and get their room keys and can check-in to not on a prepaid excursion or any additional a walking tour of the South Bank along the their rooms optional trips. These activities could be onsite Thames and a visit to the Tate Modern or near to the centre. These may include: Welcome Stratford-upon-Avon - discover the beautiful On the first evening there will be a welcome · Sports such as football, mini Olympics, home town of Shakespeare steeped in history activity which is designed to ensure students rounders, table tennis, volleyball and and culture basketball have the opportunity to meet staff and other Warwick Castle - explore this spectacular · Da ytime activities such students and get to know more about the medieval royal castle once owned by Queen as scavenger hunts and drama workshops campus, its facilities and useful information Elizabeth I which will help them during their stay. · Ev ening activities such as karaoke, talent show, and team games Optional excursions English lessons Take advantage of the additional trips that · Placement tests on first morning for all Half-day trips are available from Oxford students to ensure put in correct level Vsits to Oxford Colleges and Museums, · Students are placed in an international Bicester Village Shopping Outlet, the Thorpe Park: enjoy extreme rides and class with different nationalities Costwolds Wildlife Park, Blenheim Gardens attractions at this popular theme park. · Class sizes are maximum 15 students Windsor Castle - the oldest and largest · 20x 45 minute lessons per week - 3 hours per inhabited castle in the world morning or afternoon, 5 days per week · Qualified teachers use a communicative London - Madame Tussauds or Tower of teaching methodology to engage students London in a fun and dynamic way · Particular focus is on improving listening and speaking skills · Classrooms are located in the John Henry Brookes and Gibbs buildings · Classrooms are equipped interactive whiteboards and are also wi-fi enabled

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Oxford 4-week EXTRA programme Each 14 night stay will include 4 half day visits into Oxford, 2 half day trips to nearby towns & attractions & 2 full days to other towns & cities such as London, Stratford- upon-Avon, Warwick etc. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. This programme is for illustartive purposes and activities and trips shown may change. Student may have lessons EITHER morning OR afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Morning Testing/Induction Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Full Day Trip: London A r r i v a l s / l o c a l a c t i v i t i e s with Walking Tour and or optional trip Natural History or (23rd July only) Sports/Art/Nature Wal Half Day Trip: Half Day Trip: Bourton Sports/Crafts/Dance Local Visit to Oxford Science Museum Visit Afternoon Oxford Museums on the Water and - Walking Tour Fox and Hounds and Colleges Dragonfly Maze Campus Monopoly

Meet and Disco Battleship Outdoor Sports Dance Workshop Fashion Show Film Night Greet Games Evening Quiz Outdoor sports Blind date Egg Drop Karaoke Outdoor sports Casino

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sports/Art/ Sports/Crafts/Dance Half Day Trip: Local Visit to Oxford - Half Day Trip: Oxford Nature Walk Morning Woodstock and Walking Tour Christchurch Full Day Trip: Stratford A r r i v a l s / l o c a l a c t i v i t i e s Fools Gold Blenheim Gardens Human Pac Man Upon Avon and or optional Trip to Shakespeare’s Thorpe Park Testing/Induction Birthplace Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

Headington's Got Drama Workshop Disco Outdoor sports Arts and Crafts Outdoor sports Treasure hunt Talent Evening Welcome Games Dance Workshop Quiz Night Capture the Flag Karaoke Outdoor sports Magical Face Paint

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals / local or Lessons a c t i v i t i e s Full Day Trip: London or optional Trip to Walk. River Cruise and Sports/Art/ Cambridge and Half Day Trip: Sports/Crafts/Drama National Gallery Local Visit to Oxford Nature Walk Half Day Trip: Afternoon King’s College Oxford Museums - Walking Tour Cotswold Wildlife Park Coastguards and Hunt the Leader and Colleges Smugglers

Egg Drop Disco Speed Meet Outdoor Sports Nature Trail Showcase Film Night Evening Games Night and Outdoor sports Headington Olympics Dance Workshop Karaoke Outdoor sports Casino welcome

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sports/Crafts/Dance Sports/Crafts/Drama Local Visit to Oxford Half Day Trip: Half DayTrip: Morning - Walking Tour Oxford Christchurch Bicester Village outlet A r r i v a l s / l o c a l a c t i v i t i e s Capture the Flag Fox and Hounds Full Day Trip: or optional Trip to Warwick Castle Windsor Castle Testing/Induction Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

Magical Face Paint Disco Outdoor sports Arts and Crafts Outdoor sports Film Night Drama Evening Welcome Games Treasure Hunt Quiz Night Blind date Karaoke Outdoor sports Magical Face Paint embaysuer.com Sample prograes (Eential)

Headington 4-week ESSENTIAL programme Each 14 night stay will include 6 half day visits to a Oxford & 1 full day to London or major town such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick etc etc. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. This programme is for illustartive purposes and activities and trips shown may change. Students may have lessons EITHER in the morning OR afternoon in week 1, alternatin weekly after that. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Full Day Trip: London A r r i v a l s / l o c a l a c t i v i t i e s with Walking Tour and or optional trip Sports/Art/ Natural History or (23rd July only) Local Visit to Oxford Sports/Crafts/Dance Local Visit to Oxford Nature Walk Local Visit to Oxford Science Museum Visit Afternoon - Photo Scavenger - Walking Tour - Museums Fox and Hounds Hunt Campus Monopoly

Meet and Disco Battleship Outdoor Sports Dance Workshop Fashion Show Film Night Greet Games Evening Quiz Outdoor sports Blind date Egg Drop Karaoke Outdoor sports Casino

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sports/Art/ Sports/Crafts/Dance Local Visit to Oxford Local Visit to Oxford Local Visit to Oxford - Nature Walk Morning L o c a l W a l k & A c t i v i t i e s Arrivals / activities - Walking Tour - Museums Shopping project Fools Gold Human Pac Man or optional trip to i n c e n t r e Stratford upon Avon or optional Trip to and Shakespeare’s Thorpe Park Testing/Induction Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Birthplace or lessons

Headington’s Got Drama Workshop Disco Outdoor sports Arts and Crafts Outdoor sports Treasure hunt talent Evening Welcome Games Dance Workshop Quiz Night Capture the Flag Karaoke Outdoor sports Magical Face Paint

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Arrivals/ activities or Lessons i n c e n t r e Full-day trip to London or optional Trip to Sports/Art/ with Walking Tour and Sports/Crafts/Drama Cambridge and Nature Walk National Gallery Local Visit to Oxford Local Visit to Oxford Local Visit to Oxford - Afternoon King’s College - Walking Tour - Museums Treasure Trail Coastguards and Hunt the Leader Smugglers

Egg Drop Disco Speed Meet Outdoor Sports Nature Trail Showcase Film Night Evening Games Night and Outdoor sports Headington Olympics Dance Workshop Karaoke Outdoor sports Casino welcome

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sports/Crafts/Dance Sports/Crafts/Drama Local Visit to Oxford Local Visit to Oxford Local Visit to Oxford - Morning Arrivals / activities - Walking Tour - Museums Shopping project Capture the Flag Fox and Hounds L o c a l W a l k & A c t i v i t i e s i n c e n t r e or optional trip to or optional Trip to Warwick Castle Windsor Castle Testing/Induction Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or lessons

Magical Face Paint Disco Outdoor sports Arts and Crafts Outdoor sports Film Night Drama Evening Welcome games Treasure Hunt Quiz Night Blind date Karaoke Outdoor sports Magical Face Paint embaysuer.com Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Office address Local hospital Embassy Summer Schools John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford Brookes University Headley Way, Headington Headington Tel: +44 300 304 7777 Oxford OC3 0BP Insurance Student services If a student does not have insurance, Our student support staff can help you with: StudyCare is available to purchase · Accommodation · Airport transfers Safe · Information about local services A safe will be available for the storage of · Assistance with individual and personal passports, travel documents and deposits. problems · Emergency contact In case of emergency A 24 hour emergency telephone number Medical information is available all summer: +44 7771 845978. If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. Check list Trainers or walking shoes Local doctor East Oxford Health Centre Hat or cap Manzil Way Toothbrush and toothpaste Tel: +44 1865 722214 Towels

    

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Our centre is located on the beautiful campus of LIU Post, set among acres of rolling hills in Greenvale, North Shore Long Island.

LIU Long Island There are fantastic campus facilities including plenty of recreational and outdoor space for sports, games and activities, a sports hall and an indoor swimming pool, as well as spacious residence halls. Key Facts: Age range: 12 to 18 It is located only an hour away from so there Dates: 25 Jun – 6 Aug are plenty of opportunities to visit iconic attractions as Centre capacity: 300 well as enjoy the beautiful countryside and beaches Nearest station: Hicksville station of Long Island Railroad nearby. Nearest town/city: Manhattan/Brooklyn Time to Manhattan: 45 minutes by train Main nationalities in 2016: Italian, Chinese, Russian, Kazakh, Spanish, Brazilian Why LIU Long Island?: Transport links: · Large campus with great facilities to enjoy JFK 40 minutes · Ideal environment for younger students New York La Guardia 40 minutes embaysuer.com 27125.08.16 Campus facilities

Accommodation Cleaning Food options · One main residential building over 4 floors · Students responsible for keeping their rooms Breakfast with suites of 2 bedrooms and twin standard cleaned cooked and continental which might include bedrooms · Common areas cleaned daily pancakes, eggs, juice, coffee, toast, cereal, fruit · Suites have 2 twin bedrooms and a lounge · Student bathrooms cleaned daily Lunch with a shared bathroom ratio of 1:4 · Clean sheets are provided weekly 2 courses, 3 options including vegetarian · Standard rooms have a shared bathroom · Students must bring own towel ratio of 1:8 Evening meal · All rooms have air-conditioning Laundry 2 courses 3 options including vegetarian · Residential buildings close to teaching Washing machines located in residence Packed lunches (provided at weekends): facilities and dining hall building. water, fruit, sandwich, crisps, biscuits/cake · Internet available using ethernet cables · Cleaning and drying £$3 per cycle Snacks Deposit of $100 required upon arrival vending machines located in the residence Replacement of lost room key $100 Meals building for drinks and confectionery Meals served in a large self-service canteen in Common areas Winnick Hall Onsite shops: Cash machine (ATM) · Communal lounges on each floor of the residence building Sports · Large common room on 2nd floor of · Volley, tennis and basketball courts Brookville Hall · Gym · Wi-Fi available · Indoor swimming pool · Outdoor areas for games and activities

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Arrival Activities and : take a Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Activities are organised every afternoon ferry ride to Liberty Island and view this iconic Brookville Residence Hall where they will Monday to Friday and every evening all statue. Visit Ellis Island the former gateway of register and get their room keys and can week, for students not on a prepaid excursion millions of immigrants check-in to their rooms. or any additional optional trips. These Jones Beach: spend a sunny Saturday on this activities could be onsite or near to the beautiful Long Island beach Welcome centre. These may include: On the first evening there will be a welcome · Sports such as football, mini Olympics, table Optional excursions activity which is designed to ensure students tennis, volleyball and basketball Take advantage of the additional trips that are have the opportunity to meet staff and other · Dr ama and performance activities such available from LIU Long Island: students and get to know more about the as scavenger hunts and drama workshops campus, its facilities and useful information · Ev ening activities such as talent show, pool Six Flags: enjoy the thrills of the numerous which will help them during their stay. games and murder mystery night rides at this theme park in Designer outlet mall: look for bargains from English lessons Excursions your favourite brands · Placement tests on first morning for all Full-day excursions from LIU Long Island Philadelphia: historic home of the Liberty Bell, students to ensure put in correct level include: Independence Hall and many other American · Students will be placed in an international Empire State Building: experience amazing revolutionary sites class with students of different nationalities Manhattan views from this iconic skyscraper · Class sizes are maximum 15 students : the original Brooklyn beach · 20x 45 minute lessons per week - 3 days per : take in the sights and lights of theme park week this exciting crossroads with plenty of United Nations: take a tour and learn about · Qualified teachers use a communicative shopping opportunities the important issues this assembly addresses teaching methodology to engage students Wall Street/Financial district: explore the in a fun and dynamic way world famous Wall Street and Manhattan’s · Particular focus is on improving listening bustling financial district and speaking skills · Classrooms are located in several teaching New York museums: visit some of the world’s buildings on campus most famous museums including the · Classrooms are mostly equipped with Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of projectors and are Wi-Fi enabled Natural History and the MoMA

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LIU Extra Program 2017 Optional trips available at additional cost. Participation in the activity programme is compulsory for all students under 18 unless accompanied by a Group Leader. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing, orientation Morning Lessons Lessons and lessons Manhattan Statue of Full day trip Empire Arrivals Liberty, Ellis Island Full day trip State Building and and Battery Park Manhattan - Times Square "Know your campus" Natural History Afternoon Lessons Lessons LIU Scavenger Hunt Museum, Central Park and picnic under the stars! Team games Capture the flag/ Ice breakers and Dragons Den/ Evening Karaoke Casino Night Games ice cream social Apprentice night Swimming

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Full Day Trip Woodbury On-site games or Commons or NYC Museum visit or Full day trip Tanger Outlets optional trip Six Flags Chelsea Market, Water wars/ Half day trip to Highline Park (optional Six Flags Afternoon Lessons Lessons Arts and crafts Arundel Castle and Macy’s Trip) NYC Dance Party by Night International Sports July 4th fireworks and Superstars Team Games / Fashion show Drama night/ Evening celebrations/ USA Swimming / Social club Welcome Party/ triva games night Egg drop Graduation Party Sports Night Games

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Morning On-site games or Lessons Lessons Lessons Full day trip Central Full day trip financial Optional trip Park Scavenger Hung district (9-11 Philadelphia, Full day trip and and Metropolitan Memorial & South The United Nations shopping: Baseball skills / Sports Art Museum Explore Soho, Street Seaport) Afternoon or Coney Island Lessons Lessons / Welcome Party Little Italy and Chinatown. Evening in the City! Treasure Hunt / Team games Yankees Evening Inflatables Optional trip to Murder Mystery Night baseball game / Campus Games Night Rosevelt Field Mall Swimming Graduation Party

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing, orientation Morning Lessons Lessons and lessons Manhattan Statue of Full day trip Optional trip to Liberty, Ellis Island Full day trip Empire State Building Boston/Manhattan and Battery Park Manhattan - and Times Square “Know your campus” Natural History Afternoon Lessons Lessons LIU Scavenger Hunt Museum, Central Park and picnic under the stars! Team games Capture the flag/ Ice breakers and ice Dragons Den/ Evening Karaoke Casino Night Games cream social Apprentice night Swimming

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LIU Essential Program 2017 Optional trips available at additional cost. Participation in the activity programme is compulsory for all students under 18 unless accompanied by a Group Leader. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date.

Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing, orientation Morning Lessons Lessons and lessons Full day trip Empire Arrivals Onsite Activiites Full day trip State Building and Manhattan - Times Square "Know your campus" Natural History Afternoon Lessons Lessons LIU Scavenger Hunt Museum, Central Park and picnic under the stars! Team games Capture the flag/ Ice breakers and Dragons Den/ Evening Karaoke Casino Night Games ice cream social Apprentice night Swimming

Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Full Day Trip Woodbury On-site games or Full day trip Commons or NYC Museum visit or Onsite Activiites Chelsea Market, Tanger Outlets optional trip Six Flags Highline Park Water wars/ (optional Afternoon Lessons and Macy’s Lessons Arts and crafts Six Flags Trip) NYC Dance Party by Night

International Sports July 4th fireworks and Superstars Team Games / Fashion show Drama night/ Evening celebrations/ USA Swimming / Social club Welcome Party/ triva games night Egg drop Graduation Party Sports Night Games

Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Morning On-site games or Lessons Lessons Lessons Full day trip financial Optional trip district (9-11 Philadelphia, Onsite Activiites Full day trip and Memorial & South The United Nations shopping: Baseball skills / Sports Explore Soho, Little Street Seaport) Afternoon or Coney Island Lessons Lessons / Welcome Party Italy and Chinatown. Evening in the City! Treasure Hunt / Team games Staten Island Yankees Evening Inflatables Optional trip to Murder Mystery Night baseball game / Campus Games Night Rosevelt Field Mall Swimming Graduation Party

Week 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing, orientation Morning Lessons Lessons and lessons Full day trip Empire Optional trip to Onsite Activiites Full day trip State Building and Boston/Manhattan Manhattan - Times Square “Know your campus” Natural History Afternoon Lessons Lessons LIU Scavenger Hunt Museum, Central Park and picnic under the stars! Team games Capture the flag/ Ice breakers and Dragons Den/ Evening Karaoke Casino Night Games ice cream social Apprentice night Swimming

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We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Office address Local hospital Embassy Summer Schools Glen Cove Hospital LIU Post 101 St. Andrews Street Lane Brookville Hall Lane Glen Cove, NY 11542 720 Northern Blvd. Tel : +1 516 674 7300 Brookville, NY 11548 Insurance Student services If a student does not have insurance, Our student support staff can help you with: StudyCare is available to purchase · Accommodation · Airport transfers Safe · Information about local services A safe will be available for the storage of · Assistance with individual and personal passports, travel documents and deposits. problems · Emergency contact In case of emergency A 24 hour emergency telephone number Medical information is available all summer: +1 212 497 8343 If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. All costs have to be paid by the student. Students must have written consent from their parent or guardian for any Check list medical treatment to be administered. Trainers or walking shoes Hat or cap Toothbrush and toothpaste Towel Sunscreen Electrical adaptors    

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Our centre is located on the beautiful campus of prestigious Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts and only 20 minutes to downtown historic Boston.

There are fantastic campus facilities including plenty of recreational and outdoor space, sports halls and fields Tufts University and an indoor swimming pool and running track, as well as spacious residence halls.

Beautiful New England villages and countryside, dramatic Key Facts: coastlines, popular beaches and the attractions of Boston Age range: 13 to 18 are all within easy reach.. Dates: 25 Jun – 6 Aug Centre capacity: 180 Nearest station: Davis Square Nearest town/city: Boston Why Tufts University?: Time to Boston: 20 minutes by train · Prestigious University with world-class sports facilities Main nationalities in 2016: · Close to Boston, world famous university city Japanese, Taiwanese, Turkish, Kazakh, Chinese · Great choice of half-day trips to Boston and its historic and Transport links: iconic sights Boston Logan 30 minutes embaysuer.com 27125.08.16

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33 14 Campus Center Wellesley F9 St. 36 Hill Hall E4 56 Robinson Hall H7 Bellevue St. 11 Fairmount St. 36 15 Carmichael Hall C5 37 Hillside Apartments E4 57 Science & Technology Center M7 4 Capen St. University Ave. P 4 16 Chase Center, Carmichael Hall C6 38 Hodgdon Hall E9 58 Tilton Hall E10 Capen St. Extension 7 Radcliffe St. 24 17 Cohen Auditorium H9 39 Houston Hall C6 59 Tisch Library G7 42 18 Community Health (112 Packard Avenue) E9 40 International Center D9 60 Urban & Environmental Planning 9 37 TUFTS UNIVERSITY 19 Conference Bureau Office (108 Packard Avenue) E9 41 Jackson Gym G9 (97 Talbot Avenue) E9 31 N

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Arrival Activities Excursions Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Activities are organised every afternoon Full-day excursions from Boston include: Carmichael Hall where they will register and Monday to Friday and every evening all Newport, Rhode Island: visit this historic city get their room keys and can check-in to their week, for students not on a prepaid excursion by the sea with great shops, incredible rooms. or any additional optional trips. These mansions and colonial architecture activities could be onsite or near to the Welcome centre. These may include: Revere Beach: enjoy America’s first public On the first evening there will be a welcome · Sports such as football, mini Olympics, table beach and New England’s largest sand activity which is designed to ensure students tennis, volleyball and basketball sculpting contest · Dr ama and performance activities such have the opportunity to meet staff and other Charles River Walk: view the Boston skyline as scavenger hunts and drama workshops students and get to know more about the from the Charles River and visit the Museum · Ev ening activities such as karaoke, talent campus, its facilities and useful information of Science which will help them during their stay. show, and team games Optional excursions English lessons Half-day trips Take advantage of the additional trips that are Local visits to Boston, Beacon Hill, New · Placement tests on first morning for all available from Boston: students to ensure put in correct level England Zoo, Harvard University, Freedom · Students will be placed in an international Trail, Fenway Park. : visit the Big Apple and its class with students of different nationalities iconic sights · Class sizes are maximum 15 students Whale watching: take an exciting cruise · 20x 45 minute lessons per week - 3 hours per along the Boston coastline with a good chance morning or afternoon, 5 days per week of viewing several types of whales · Qualified teachers use a communicative teaching methodology to engage students in a fun and dynamic way · Particular focus is on improving listening and speaking skills · Classrooms are located in the Carmichael Hall · Classrooms are standard style

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Tufts Sample Program 2017 Optional trips available at additional cost. Participation in the activity programme is compulsory for all students under 18 unless accompanied by a Group Leader. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing, orientation Morning Arrivals Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons and Lessons Full day trip Charles River Explore Chinatown Walk and Museum On-site games or Walk the Freedom Fenway Park Tour an Visit Harvard and Tour the of Science Afternoon Optional trip to NYC Trail Best of Boston University Holocaust Memorial Massachusetts and Visit Faneuil Hall State House & Quincy Ice breakers Tour of Campus / US sports / optional Market - Dinner in the Tufts Talent/ Tie Dye Tee Shirt Evening Dragons Den/ bowling/ tennis Casino night City - Boston by Night! Drama night / Ice cream socia/ arts Night Apprentice night and craftsl / competition Graduation Party Welcome Party

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Full day trip Revere Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Beach - America’s On-site games or First Beach Optional trip whale (International Sand watching cruise Sculpting) OR Full day Exploring the North Afternoon Stroll Beacon Hill Visit MIT University Kayaking on the New England Zoo trip Scusset Beach/ End/ Sports Museum Charles River and Visit inflatables the USS Constitution Murder mystery night Ship and Museum - July 4 celebrations & 5-A side soccer /Davis Square Baseball Game/Sports Boston on the Water Karaoke/Dirsco Party / Movie night / Evening fireworks / Basketball tournament / shopping and / Welcome Party and at Night! Graduation party Volleyball skills / Fashion night Fashion night Scavenger Hunt

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We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Office address Local hospital Embassy Summer Schools Lawrence Memorial Hospital c/o Tufts University Conference Bureau 170 Governor’s Avenue 108 Packard Avenue Medford, MA 02155 Medford MA 02155 Tel: +1 781 306 6000

Student services Insurance Our student support staff can help you with: If a student does not have insurance, · Accommodation StudyCare is available to purchase · Airport transfers · Information about local services Safe · Assistance with individual and personal A safe will be available for the storage of problems passports, travel documents and deposits. · Emergency contact In case of emergency Medical information A 24 hour emergency telephone number If a student needs medical attention an is available all summer: +1 212 497 8343. Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. All costs have to be paid by the student. Students must have written consent from their parent or guardian for any medical treatment to be administered. Check list

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embassysummer.com Embassy San Diego San Diego is a great city in Southern California with stunning beaches, a historic old town, and a wonderful climate all year round. Our centre is the Embassy English Study Centre, close to the Gaslamp Quarter with amazing views of the ocean and the San Diego skyline from its high-rise location. Balboa Park and its 15 museums, La Jolla, and the beautiful Californian outdoors are all within easy reach.

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· Twin rooms with a local family · Taught by qualified English teachers San Diego · Families located across San Diego area · 20 x 50 minute lessons per week each afternoon · Breakfast and dinner with the host family, · Placement test on day 1 to ensure lunch provided by the centre students in appropriate level · Fresh linen and towels changed weekly · Maximum 15 students per class · Laundry done by the host family · Wi-fi enabled classrooms with interactive · All families have wi-fi or internet access whiteboards · Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills · Materials included

Age range: 14+ (Groups Only) Dates: 11 June to 20 August

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Activities and excursions San Diego activities and excursions · Planned every afternoon and evening, with full-day trips Activities at the weekend Balboa Park, Old Town Tour, Seaport Village, downtown San Diego · Local trips to places of interest featuring the Gas Lamp District and Little Italy · Sports activities as well as social interactive games some afternoons · Full-day excursions to cities and towns of cultural or historic importance Full-day excursions Coronado Beach, Mission Beach Tour · Evening activities designed to continue learning in a fun and enjoyable way while making new friends Optional excursions · Additional fee for transportation to activities and excursions required Disneyland, Los Angeles, SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo

2 week sample programme – San Diego Optional trips, visits & activities are paid for by students. Participation in the activity programme is compulsory for all students under 18 unless accompanied by a Group Leader. This is a sample schedule. Actual schedules may vary. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Morning Arrivals City Walking Tour Visit Balboa Park Tour of Petco Park Tour University of Mission Beach Tour Full day trip Baseball Stadium California, San Diego Coronado Beach Tour

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embassysummer.com 27125.08.16 Embassy Brighton

Our centre is located on the campus of well-known University of Sussex, only a few miles from Brighton and set in large grounds great for outdoor activities. Key Facts: It offers mostly single en-suite rooms in comfortable Age range: 11 to 17 accommodation buildings and modern teaching facilities. Dates: 25 Jun – 13 Aug Brighton is a popular seaside city, with beautiful Georgian Centre capacity: 350 architecture, great beaches and trendy shops to visit on Nearest station: Falmer half-day trips from the centre. Nearest town/city: Brighton Time to Brighton: 12 minutes by bus Main nationalities in 2016: Why Brighton? Chinese, Italian, Russian, Saudi, Turkish · Large, safe campus environment with lots of open space to Transport links: enjoy Gatwick 30 minutes · Close to the vibrant city of Brighton for great half-day trips Heathrow 90 minutes · Popular summer holiday destination St. Pancras International 75 minutes London Brighton

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Accommodation Linen Meals Several residential buildings around campus · Clean sheets provided weekly Meals served in large dining hall in Bramber consisting mostly of single en-suite rooms. House Rooms grouped in flats of 4 or 6. Some single Towels standard rooms with shared bathroom ratio of · Students must bring own towel Food options 1:5. Each room contains a single bed, Breakfast wardrobe, desk and chair. Residential buildings Laundry Cooked and continental – pancakes, eggs, close to teaching facilities and dining hall Washing machines located in each sausage, juice, coffee, toast, cereal, fruit Wi-Fi available throughout residence building Lunch Deposit of £30 required upon arrival · Cleaning £3 per wash 2 courses, 3 options including vegetarian Replacement of lost room key £70 · Drying £1 per cycle Evening 2 courses 3 options including vegetarian Common areas Sports · Shared lounge area in each flat · 2 multi-purposes sports hall Snacks · Large social area in Lancaster House · Outdoor areas for games and activities Vending machines located in each residence · Wi-Fi available in common areas building for drinks and confectionery Onsite shops Halal option available Cleaning · Mini supermarket and student university shop · Rooms cleaned weekly · Cash machine (ATM) Packed lunches are provided at weekends – · Common areas cleaned weekly water, fruit, sandwich, crisps, biscuits/cake · Students bathrooms cleaned weekly

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Arrival Activities Excursions Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the Activitiesare organised every Monday to Full-day excursions from Brighton include: Fulton Building where they will register and Friday and every evening all week, for students London - tvisit this exciting capital city and get their room keys and can check-in to their not on a prepaid excursion or any additional take a walking tour of the South Bank along rooms optional trips. These activities could be onsite the Thames and a visit to the Tate Modern or near to the centre. These may include: Welcome Canterbury - visit this UNESCO World On the first evening there will be a welcome · Sports such as football, mini Olympics, Heritage Site, one of the most visited cities in activity which is designed to ensure students rounders, table tennis, volleyball and the UK with medieval buildings and enjoy the have the opportunity to meet staff and other basketball gothic architecture of Canterbury Cathedral · Da ytime activities such students and get to know more about the Oxford - explore this iconic University city and as scavenger hunts and drama workshops campus, its facilities and useful information its famous colleges and visit the Ashmolean · Ev ening activities such as karaoke, , talent which will help them during their stay. Museum, home to famous drawings, paintings show, and team games and archaeological treasures English lessons · Placement tests on first morning for all Half-day trip Optional excursions Local visits to Brighton Pier, the Royal Pavilion, students to ensure put in correct level Take advantage of the additional trips that the Lanes, Herstmonceux Castle, Brighton · Students Students are placed in an are available from Brighton international class with different nationalities Marina, Lewes and Hever Castle · Class sizes are maximum 15 students Thorpe Park - enjoy extreme rides and · 20x 45 minute lessons per week - 3 hours per attractions at this popular theme park. morning or afternoon, 5 days per week London - Madame Tussauds or Tower of · Qualified teachers use a communicative London teaching methodology to engage students in a fun and dynamic way Windsor Castle: the oldest and largest · Particular focus is on improving listening inhabited castle in the world and speaking skills · Classrooms are located in the Fulton Building · Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and are also Wi-Fi enabled

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Brighton 4 Week Extra Programme 2017 Each 14 night stay will include 2 visits to Brighton, 2 half day trips to other local places of interest and 2 full day excursions to other cities such as London, Oxford & Canterbury. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. This programme is for illustartive purposes and activities and visits may change. Student may have lessons EITHER morning OR afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Full-day trip to London Arrivals/ onsite with Westminster activities or optional Walking Tour and trip to London Mini Olympics Half Day Trip to School Assembly Site and Local Half day trip to National Gallery Visit Afternoon Brighton with Royal Orientation/Local Visit Arundel Castle Lip Dub Video Pavillion Visit Disco Preparation Preparation Lip Dub Video Photo Scavenger Hunt Eurovision Karaoke Film Night Welcome games Presentations Evening Disco Cross Dress Disco or quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Dodgeball Blind Date

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Site and Local Football Competition Half Day Trip to School Assembly Half day trip to Morning Orientation/ Local Brighton with Palace Chichester Cathedral Talent Show Arrivals/ onsite Visit Pier Visit Disco Preparation Full-day trip to Oxford activities Preparation with Walking Tour or optional trip to and Ashmolean Thorpe Park Testing/Induction Museum Visit Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

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Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Full-day trip to London Arrivals/ onsite with Southbank activities or optional Walking Tour and trip to London Capture the Flag Half Day Trip to School Assembly Site and Local Half day trip to Tate Modern Visit Afternoon Brighton with Orientation/Local Visit Arundel Castle Drama Workshop Sea Life Visit Disco Preparation (theatre) Embassy Theatre Murder Mystery X-Factor Karaoke Film Night Welcome games Show Evening Disco Super Star Disco or quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Quidditch Speed Dating

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Site and Local Football Competition School Assembly Half day trip to Half Day Trip to Morning Arrivals/ onsite Orientation/ Local Herstmonceux Castle Fashion Show Brighton Marina Full-day trip to activities Visit Disco Preparation Preparation Canterbury with or optional trip to Walking Tour & Chessington World of Testing/Induction Cathedral Visit Afternoon Adventures Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons

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Brighton 4 Week Essential Programme 2017 Each 14 night stay will include 4 local visits to Brighton and 1 full day excursion to London. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. This programme is for illustartive purposes and activities and visits may change. Student may have lessons EITHER morning OR afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. The week numbers below represent the 4 weekly cycle of programmes at the centre – week 1 being the first week per the centre start date in the ‘Key Facts’ section on the first page of this guide. Groups will therefore join the week applicable to their start date. Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Full-day trip to London Arrivals/ activities with Westminster on site or optional trip Walking Tour and to London Mini Olympics School Assembly Site and Local Brighton Town Photo National Gallery Visit Afternoon Brighton Walking Tour Orientation/Local Visit Lip Dub Video Scavenger Hunt Disco Preparation Preparation Lip Dub Video Photo Scavenger Hunt Eurovision Karaoke Film Night Welcome games Presentations Evening Disco Cross Dress Disco or quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Dodgeball Blind Date

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Site and Local Football Competition School Assembly Brighton Town Brighton Town Morning Orientation/ Local Onsite Sports Shopping Talent Show Scavenger Quiz Arrivals/ activities Visit Disco Preparation Competition on site Preparation or optional trip to or optional trip to Oxford with walking Thorpe Park Testing/Induction tour and Ashmolean Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Museum visit

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Testing/Induction Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons or Lessons Full-day trip to London Arrivals/ activities with Westminster on site or optional trip Walking Tour and to London Capture the Flag School Assembly Site and Local Brighton Town Photo National Gallery Visit Afternoon Brighton Walking Tour Orientation/Local Visit Drama Workshop Scavenger Hunt Disco Preparation (theatre) Embassy Theatre Murder Mystery X-Factor Karaoke Film Night Welcome games Show Evening Disco Super Star Disco or quiz Culture Club Kahoot Quiz Quidditch Speed Dating

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We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Office address Local hospital Embassy Summer Schools Brighton General Hospital c/o Bramber House Elm Grove University of Sussex Brighton BN2 3EW Brighton BN1 9RH Tel: +44 1273 696011 Tel: 1234567 Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital Student services Eastern Road Our student support staff can help you with: Brighton BN2 5BE · Accommodation Tel: +44 1273 696955 · Airport transfers · Information about local services Insurance · Assistance with individual and personal If a student does not have insurance, problems StudyCare is available to purchase · Emergency contact Safe Medical information A safe will be available for the storage of If a student needs medical attention an passports, travel documents and deposits. Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany In case of emergency the student to an appointment. An Embassy A 24 hour emergency telephone number staff member will accompany any student that is available all summer: +44 7771 845978. Check list is not part of a group. Trainers or walking shoes

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