#mybellstory inspiring english courses for young learners (aged 7-17) 2016

60 YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERTISE PIETRO LIDIA

JU CHEN BIANCAMARIA

MARIA

SHEENA

FARAH

HILSAN

Welcome to Bell A place where learning is brought to life, the English language unlocks a world of opportunity and every student is supported to achieve their goals and dreams. Since our first school opened in 1955, we’ve created success stories for over a million students – read our student stories and join us to start writing your Bell story today. #mybellstory

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THE BELL STORY OUR CENTRES our courses include: SO FAR... BELL 06 TUITION, STUDY ST ALBANS MATERIALS AND COURSE PORTFOLIO 28 RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION BLOXHAM AND ALL MEALS SCHOOL A FULL PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OUTSTANDING EDUCATION • 30 LEARNING THE BELL WAY a full programme stansted 08 luton THE LEYS, of STUDY TOURS CAMBRIDGE YOUR CHILD’S ebbsfleet • COMPREHENSIVE

LEARNING EXPERIENCE • heathrow 32 SUPERVISION BY 10 QUALIFIEd STAFF WELLINGTON TRANSFERS FROM gatwick AND TO DESIGNATED EXCEPTIONAL COLLEGE AIRPORTS ON SCHEDULED WELFARE AND 34 ARRIVAL AND SUPPORT DEPARTURE DAYS free internet 12 FACILITIES access ART ROOM COOKERY ROOM DRAMA STUDIO FREE LAUNDRY SERVICE DANCE STUDIO BELL BLOXHAM THE LEYS WELLINGTON THEATRE OUR COURSES ST ALBANS SCHOOL SCHOOL COLLEGE INDOOR SWIMMING POOL COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL INSURANCE english EXPLORER 14 CLIMBING WALL winter EXPLORER 20 TENNIS COURTS ARCHERY RANGE INTERNATIONAL STUDY PREPARATION 22 OUTDOOR SPORTS FIELDS YOUNG BUSINESS LEADERS 24 ALL WEATHER SPORTS PITCHES (ASTRO TURF) INDOOR SPORTS HALL YOUNG CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARS 26 SQUASH COURTS

04 bellenglish.com bellenglish.com 05 THE STORY SO FAR... #mybellstory HOW ONE MAN’s VISION CHANGED MILLIONS OF LIVES

lasting friendships 1986 Luisa, from Italy, became friends with Sonia Gandhi (then The first young learner Sonia Maino) now the President of the Indian National summer programme is Congress, while both studying with Bell in the 1960s.

YEARS launched at The Leys Luisa and Sonia used to visit The Varsity restaurant in School, Cambridge. Bell Cambridge where Sonia met Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime still runs courses at the Minister of India. prestigious school today. LEFT: LUISA, BELL CAMBRIDGE 2015 EXPERIENCE

Generations at Bell Mecit studied with Bell in 1976 and went onto become 2013 an English teacher in his native country of Turkey – his Bell opens its residential lifelong dream. Both his son and daughter have since centre in St Albans, offering studied at Bell. His daughter’s dream is to study medicine, year-round courses for so Bell arranged a tour of Addenbrooke’s Hospital. She school groups and young hopes to return as an intern. learners.

ABOVE: mecit and his daughter on a return visit to bell, 2015 FRANK BELL

VISION BECOMES REALITY The building is very good, it’s so Since 1955, Bell has grown from one prestigious English “ language school in Cambridge to an internationally beautiful. When I come here I think it’s recognised, high-quality education business which like Hogwarts from Harry Potter unlocks the world for its students through learning English and learning in English. We have taught over one GIACOMO, FROM ITALY (ABOVE, RIGHT) ” million students and teachers internationally.

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The time of MY life 1958 Andre studied at Bell Cambridge in 1960 for two years 2015 The original Bell school and was even taught by our founder Frank Bell. Andre Bell introduces new moved to its new location on says “It was one of the best times of my life”. Originally young learners courses for Red Cross Lane in Cambridge, from Brazil, he went on to become an entrepreneur in where it remains today. 2016: English Explorer and California. His oldest son also studied with Bell in 1986. Young Cambridge Scholars.

bell cambridge. 1960s LEFT: bell cambridge, 1960s RIGHT: andre in cambridge, 1960

1916 1938 1939-1945 1955 1986 2004 2007 2013 2014 2015 Founder Frank frank graduates As a prisoner of war during World Frank establishes the bell young learner summer Bell Launches its first Bell introduces bell opens its Bell secures partnerships with bell increases Bell was born in from the war II, Frank taught his fellow first Bell school at programmes expand and open at University Foundation subject programmes year-round residential 16 UK universities to guarantee its uk university Calcutta, india university of prisoners Spanish and French, 9 Cranmer Road in Cambridge the leys school, cambridge Programme in Cambridge to its young centre in st albans student progression from a partners to 24 cambridge which led to the creation of a learner courses University Foundation Programme secret university. During this time he became convinced that the route to international cooperation and understanding lay in learning

06 bellenglish.com/YoungLearners bellenglish.com/YoungLearners 07 LEARNING never stop the bell way learning YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS nearly Wherever your child wants to go in life, the global language of English will help there them get there. By choosing Bell, you’ve selected the best educational start possible. Our unique teaching approach has been influenced by six decades of experience and shaped by an Emeritus Professor from the University of Cambridge. 24-hour English The six principles below are our commitment to success; they will make your child a better learner, build their confidence and ensure they achieve their learning goals. WE BELIEVE IN THE IMpORTANCE OF EDUCATION WE WILL GIVE At Bell, we are all students. We are YOU REGULAR passionate about education and never stop learning or striving to be the best FEEDBACK we can be, setting ourselves high To MAKE YOU A expectations and challenging goals, my plan just like the ones we set you. We WILL HELP BETTER LEARNER this way YOU TO LEARN You will work with your teacher to review your successes and identify EVERYWHERE areas for development, then adapt We’ll show you how to achieve your your aims as needed. goals goals faster by including learning in every part of your day. ORGANISATIONAL ASSESSMENT LEARNING dreams WE WILL ADAPT AS LEARNING PRINCIPLE YOUR LEARNING LEARNING PRINCIPLE • Bell’s 2015 report from the Independent EVERYWHERE Schools Inspectorate praised our “culture TO SUIT YOU PRINCIPLE • Your child will develop as an independent of continuous improvement” learner by self-evaluating their work WE WILL SHOW Your teacher will work with you • All staff complete safeguarding YOU A CLEAR PATH to create a personal study plan, • Our activity options have clear learning • We will give your child feedback on training prior to working on a Bell young designed around your learning needs outcomes, encouraging learning outside their progress throughout the course, learner programme. TO YOUR GOALS and goals. the classroom advising them how to improve. • We hold an English Challenge on each We want you In every lesson and activity, you will course which encourages the use of know exactly what your aims are, how to be the best English throughout the day with games, to achieve them and what to do next. you can be challenges and competitions. Our teachers will always give you their CHARTING LANGUAGE SKILLS: A GUIDE TO BELL’S LANGUAGE LEVELS MEASURING SUCCESS best and we expect the same from you. A1 You can understand and use basic phrases and expressions. You can individual record UNIQUE BEGINNER communicate in simple ways when people speak slowly to you. of achievement INDIVIDUAL A2 You can take part in simple exchanges on familiar topics. You can To provide a record of your child’s CLARITY OF PRINCIPLE ELEMENTARY understand and communicate routine information. time on the course and demonstrate HIGH LEARNING their progress, their achievements are A2+ You can participate in short conversations in routine contexts on topics EXPECTATIONS PRINCIPLE • Your child will be supported throughout recorded daily in a personal language PRE-INTERMEDIATE of interest. You can make and respond to suggestions. PRINCIPLE the day by a member of our dedicated portfolio which contains: • We will use clear and effective teaching team, which includes an English teacher, B1 You can communicate in situations, and use simple language to l project and language lesson work INTERMEDIATE • We will challenge your child to exceed methods to help your child learn activity leader and houseparent communicate feelings, opinions, hopes, plans and experiences. l study tour work their goals, not just achieve them • Your child will create a portfolio of • Our choice of activity options enables B2 You can communicate easily with native English speakers. You can l activity achievements UPPER INTERMEDIATE • We have high standards of behaviour, their learning and achievements during your child to choose an activity that understand and express some complex ideas and topics. l ‘can-do’ statements l an end-of-course certificate with encouraging students to excel in all areas the course. suits their interests and learning goals. C1 You can understand and use a wide range of language. You can use details of language level, progress and lead as a Bell Ambassador. ADVANCED English flexibly and effectively for social and academic purposes. and participation on the course. C2 You can understand almost everything you hear or read. You can PROFICIENT communicate very fluently and precisely in complex situations.

08 bellenglish.com/YoungLearners bellenglish.com/YoungLearners 09 AN INTEGRATED LEARNING APPROACH YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING EXPERIENCE “ I came to Bell to improve my language skills and explore . Now I speak more We believe children achieve their best when stimulated and challenged. fluently and smoothly - Our courses are integrated and designed to encourage your child to like a native speaker ” learn new things and practise what they have learnt during their study lidia, from poland experience. On a Bell course, your child will grow in confidence. They will improve their English language skills, develop essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork and respect and make lifelong friends from #mybellstory around the world.

Our aim is to get students communicating Learning english in Learning english through Learning english through Learning together in a “ LESSONS activities study tours COMMUNITY STU in English. We like to make things fun and we DY T S O focus on learning by doing N U ” O R LARA, TEACHER AT BLOXHAM S S S E

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A CT IVI Y In lessons your child Learning takes place Students learn about British Bell staff work together to TIES IT N will learn: 24 hours a day, and out- life and culture through provide care, support and U M l practical everyday of-class activities are an exploring places of interest encouragement to every OM 98%of STUDENTS SAID THEIR language such as asking important part of your child’s such as Oxford, Cambridge child. Living in a residential C polite questions, clarifying development. During activity or Warwick Castle. Every environment means that ENGLISH HAD IMPROVED meaning, vocabulary and sessions, your child will: course includes a full day trip students feel that they are comprehension of l explore and develop to London, where students part of a family. Your child instructions, improved their skills in a range enjoy a walking tour, river will learn practical skills fluency and pronunciation of sports, creative and cruise or trip to a top London such as good time-keeping, SAMPLE TIMETABLE academic activities museum. All students visit keeping their rooms tidy, and english explorer (classic electives) l academic language suitable for school l improve English iconic London landmarks. managing when they spend their pocket money. They and university knowledge and skills Study tours are learning SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY will also learn essential life l life skills such as such as understanding opportunities outside the 08.00 BREAKFAST FOLLOWED BY MORNING MEETING skills such as responsibility, independence and instructions, and social classroom. Students prepare 09.00 independence and effective teamwork language to aid cooperation in class before they depart Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson communication. l about British life and l develop life skills such and on the excursion develop BREAK BREAK culture as teamwork, leadership, their language and life Each student has a dedicated Student arrivals and l about topics such as collaboration and planning. skills by: team which includes a: Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson welcome activities Full day Full day Victorian London, l houseparent - responsible study tour study tour Activities are taught or l conducting interviews 12.30 LUNCH LUNCH The Environment and for the care and welfare supervised by skilled activity l taking part in fact-finding Travel and Tourism. of your child outside of the leaders and include: challenges Language lesson Elective 2 Elective 1 Language lesson classroom l  Lessons focus on a project creative, sporting and l completing activity sheets. l English teacher BREAK BREAK to suit the level and age academic activities such – range of the class. Children as football, photography Each study tour is reviewed responsible for your child’s Elective 1 Elective 3 Elective 2 Elective 3 work independently, in pairs and creative writing. in class afterwards. The learning in the classroom students discuss what they l activity leader – 17.30 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME and small groups through l whole-school events such have learnt and explore responsible for the 18.00 DINNER AND FREE TIME discussions, role plays as sporting competitions, DOWNLOAD the topics further, keeping student’s afternoon and 19.30 and interviews. fashion shows, quizzes Evening events ALL TIMETABLES and discos. records in their portfolios. evening activities. ONLINE 21.30 HOUSE MEETINGS FOLLOWED BY BEDTIME bellenglish.com

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Your child’s welfare is our top priority and with over 60 years of expertise we have established an outstanding level of care to ensure your child has the best home-away-from-home experience on a Bell young learner programme.

WATCH OUR VIDEO: ARRIVING IN SAFE ARRIVALS HAPPY CHILDREN, HAPPY PARENTS An inclusive approach THE UK Your child’s UK experience starts from Your child will have daily house meetings We will always endeavour to accommodate the moment they arrive at the airport. throughout their course to discuss students with additional learning A member of the Bell team will meet your what they have achieved and share needs. Our St Albans school can also child in the arrivals hall. Your child will be any concerns. We have questionnaires, accommodate students with physical supervised at all times by a staff member a suggestions box and a student council disabilities or mobility issues. We will until they arrive at their Bell school. – and we act on requests right away. work with you before your child arrives to Each evening, children have access to see how we can tailor the programme to On departure, every child is escorted to WiFi and computers so they can contact meet your child’s individual needs. the check-in desk in time for their flight. friends and family. We also have a 24 HOUR We recommend that children under 16 24-hour emergency helpline if you have Regular inspections SUPERVISION register with the airline as unaccompanied any urgent concerns. and accreditations minors and our customer service team We are regularly inspected by industry will offer travel guidance on this service. Fully-vetted staff regulators who assess our learning and Before anyone can work for Bell they welfare provision. A WARM WELCOME must pass safeguarding checks including Your child will attend a welcome meeting ISA Children’s Barred List clearance, In May 2015, The Independent Schools to learn about the school, meet the staff a criminal record check and supply full Inspectorate awarded Bell an ‘excellent’ and other students. Bell Ambassadors, references covering the last five years. rating for the quality of the curriculum, who are already familiar with the school, All staff complete a course in Child teaching and learners’ achievement, will be available to help new students Protection and every centre has a students’ welfare, including health settle in. We will ensure students number of staff who hold the Advanced and safety and the effectiveness of have everything they need to feel safe Safeguarding Certificate. governance, leadership and management. and comfortable. Tasty and nutritious food The British Council’s last inspection ROUND-THE-CLOCK CARE Your child will be offered a choice resulted in points of excellence in the Your child will be cared for by our of nutritious food at each mealtime; following aspects of general management: dedicated support teams which include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every menu premises, leisure facilities, academic houseparents, teachers and activity includes a selection of hot and cold items resources, academic management bell leaders on site 24 hours a day, including fresh fruit and vegetables. and course design, pastoral care, 7 days a week. Snacks are available during break times accommodation and leisure programme. ambassadors and at each evening house meeting. Becoming a Bell Safe and secure schools If your child has a dietary requirement Ambassador recognises Your child will be in a safe and secure associated to an allergy, please let us know so we can accommodate this. personal leadership skills. residential environment 24 hours a The school community elects day. Boys and girls have separate accommodation on site with their own Medical help a student to become a Bell secure storage for valuables. All our We have morning clinics available with Ambassador for each course. activities are fully risk assessed for safety. the school nurse. All our staff have first Their role is to encourage We also have a minimum staff to student aid knowledge and a minimum of three their fellow students to ratio of 1:6 at each centre. The ratio is staff members at each centre have more speak English at all times, 1:5 for our English Explorer Junior course advanced first aid training. Bell has The staff are kind and at Bell St Albans. agreements with local health providers “ welcome new students and funny and create a friendly and a member of Bell staff will always atmosphere in the school. to be a responsible role Students are required to give pocket accompany a student should they need to They give a lot of themselves model for their peers. money and all medication to the centre visit a doctor or dentist. to help us have a good time Every Bell Ambassador is manager for safekeeping. They will be ” carefully managed and distributed by staff victoria, from belgium awarded a certificate of achievement demonstrating members throughout your child’s stay. #mybellstory their personal contribution.

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ENGLISH A fun and flexible course where students explore the English EXPLORER language and develop life skills through project-based lessons, JUNIOR study tours, whole-school activities and a range of electives. FOR 7-11 YEAR COURSE SUMMARY COUrSE COMPONENTS (2 weeks) OLDS Location St Albans Bloxham The Leys Wellington LESSONS 30 HOURS AGE 7-11 / 12-17 / 12-15* 11-17 12-17 12-17 STUDY TOURS AT BELL ST ALBANS – ASK 3 dayS MINIMUM Language level Beginner A1 Beginner A1 Beginner A1 Beginner A1 US FOR MORE DETAILS ELECTIVES LENGTH OF COURSE 1+ weeks 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks 2, 4 or 6 weeks 2, 4 or 6 weeks 18 HOURS other ACTIVITIES COURSE DATES March-April, June-August, October July and August July and August July and August 27 HOURS

*Dependent on course date.

THIS COURSE IS FOR: course DESCRIPTION

Young learners who want to combine Students develop a range of English End-of-course exam English language study, activities and language, life and practical skills on Students at Bloxham, The Leys and Wellington cultural visits. English Explorer. have the option to demonstrate their language skills by preparing for and taking COURSE OUTCOMES ENGLISH LESSONS the Trinity College London Speaking exam. English lessons include projects which Your child will develop and grow as an are designed around the school’s weekly study tours individual and will have: theme. Small groups of students work Students enjoy 3 full-day study tours to together on their projects focusing historic UK destinations such as London, l More confidenceand be more independent on each child’s language knowledge and Oxford, Cambridge and Stratford-upon-Avon. as a learner and user of English. NEW COURSE FOR 2016 skills development.

l Improved English language skills WELLINGTON ST ALBANS BLOXHAM 4 cENTRES, 24 ELECTIVES Elective programme THE LEYS (reading, writing, listening and speaking). COLLEGE see Elective sessions are taught by experienced SCHOOL SCHOOL pages 16-19 BELL l INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES l More vocabulary, better pronunciation for more activity leaders and develop students’ skills l CREATIVE ARTS AND MEDIA STUDIES details and an increased understanding of and ability in their chosen activities in English. archery l ACADEMIC STUDY AND PREPARATION grammar appropriate to their level. Classic electives aRT AND DESIGN l Developed greater skills in their ART IN CAMBRIDGE Our classic electives give your child the chosen elective/s. BASKETBALL opportunity to try a variety of activities each BRITISH LITERATURE week. Your child chooses three electives l Developed essential life skills such BRITISH SCHOOL GAMES per course, which they study for 6 hours each as teamwork, independent study, BRITISH SPORTS communication and the ability to take (18 hours per 2-week course). COOKERY responsibility for their own learning. CREATIVE WRITING † Premium electives DANCE l Made international friends. As there is so much to learn on one of our DRAMA exciting premium electives at Wellington EXAM SKILLS l A portfolio of work demonstrating College, your child will only choose one FOOTBALL progress, achievements and option and enjoy 18 hours tuition per 2-week HEALTH AND FITNESS new experiences. course. Choose from: JOURNALISM • Golf PErfoRMING ARTS Photography and PROGRESS TO: • Horse-riding film-making • Outdoor survival English Explorer at a different centre pool sports and “ This course has given me swimming or different time of the year with the chance to learn new skills In addition to the elective programme, Presentations and new electives debates and during the activities I’ve students also enjoy a wide variety of International Study Preparation TENNIS also developed my vocabulary whole-school events such as games, Young Business Leaders VOLLEYBALL and pronunciation competitions, discos and shows. ” Young Cambridge Scholars. horse-riding † farah, from hong kong golf † outdoor survival †

#mybellstory † Premium electives incur an additional charge

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Choose from a range of electives to develop capabilities and practise language skills.

ARCHERY ART AND cookery CREATIVE DESIGN WRITING

Students will: Students will: Students will: Students will:

l Learn and develop basic techniques l Develop skills in areas such l Develop cooking skills by learning l Develop writing skills by learning such as stance, set-up and aim as drawing, animation, painting, how to make UK and international about and creating stories,

l Improve aim and accuracy graphic design, textiles and fashion foods such as British pastries, pizza poetry and compositions l  and scones l l Learn specialist archery phrases Develop their personal creativity Learn about a range of creative l and vocabulary. l Learn specialist art and design Learn a range of cooking techniques writing genres vocabulary. l Increase knowledge of UK l Create pieces of work and learn and international food techniques to improve their writing

l Learn specialist food language and l Broaden their range of expression. how to follow recipes in English.

ART IN basketball dance CAMBRIDGE

Students will: Students will: Students will:

l Develop sketching, drawing and l Develop key basketball skills such l Learn and practise a variety of dance painting skills within the beautiful as shooting, passing and dribbling styles and techniques such as zumba, setting of Cambridge focusing on through drills, games and jazz, salsa, ballroom and Latin

architecture, people and landscapes practice matches l Learn how to choreograph dance l Develop knowledge of art history l Learn effective offense and routines individually and in groups

l Develop personal creativity defence plays l Learn how to describe dance moves l l Learn specialist art and Develop team work and and routines in English design vocabulary. communication skills l Develop confidence by performing l Learn specialist basketball their own routines. vocabulary.

BRITISH BRITISH BRITISH sport drama EXAm skills LITERATURE SCHOOL GAMES

Students will: Students will: Students will: Students will: Students will:

l Explore popular British l Learn how to play a wide variety l Learn how to play a selection of l Develop different dramatic l Develop and improve study skills literature from Shakespeare of classic British school games British sports such as cricket, techniques such as mime and to achieve success in oral, listening, to Harry Potter from quick cricket to rounders tag rugby, badminton and hockey improvisation reading and writing exams such

l Learn about popular UK authors and more l Develop an understanding l Learn to use props effectively as the Cambridge Exam Suite l or IELTS for young people Experience British school culture of UK sports culture l Build and explore characters l l l l Become familiar with a variety of Improve their reading comprehension Improve confidence and Improve confidence and l Collaborate in a dramatic different exam-style questions. l Develop an understanding of teamwork skills. teamwork skills stage performance. UK culture l Learn specialist vocabulary

l Expand their English vocabulary. for each sport.

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football health POOL SPORTS PRESENTATIONS ANd fitness AND SWIMMING AND DEBATES

Students will: Students will: Students will: Students will:

l Develop football skills in the areas l Increase their understanding l L earn how to play a range of water l Develop verbal and non-verbal of dribbling, passing, shooting of how to stay healthy and improve games such as water polo, pool techniques to improve their and heading fitness levels volleyball and swimming races public speaking

l Learn how to work in a team l Learn about food, nutrition, keep-fit l Develop swimming technique l Develop summarising, elaborating and the importance of respect regimes and lifestyle choices across a range of strokes and persuading skills

and communication l Learn how to plan and prepare l Learn specialist swimming l Learn to give and justify opinions l Learn specialist vocabulary and a healthy snack vocabulary l Plan and deliver a short useful phrases for playing and l Learn specialist vocabulary l Learn about water safety. presentation on a topic of talking about football. to talk about fitness. their choice

l Take part in a class debate.

journalism PERFORMING tennis volleyball ARTS

Students will: Students will: Students will: Students will:

l D evelop important journalistic l Develop performance techniques l Learn, practise and improve l Learn and develop volleyball skills skills such as researching and in areas such as acting, singing a range of ball control and such as serving, passing and gathering information, interviewing, and dancing positioning skills such as serving, blocking through practise sessions

fact-checking, reporting and editing l Develop confidence and team forehand shots, backhand shots and matches l Write articles in a journalistic style work skills as they create a and volleys l Improve defensive and l  l D esign and edit a newspaper performance together Learn specialist vocabulary offensive techniques or magazine. l Learn improvisation and public and useful phrases for playing l Learn specialist vocabulary and speaking techniques and talking about tennis. useful phrases to cooperate with

l Build and explore characters. team members.

PHOTOGRAPHY golf HORSE- OUTDOOR and film-making RIDING SURVIVAL

Students will: This elective includes 6 hours of Horse-riding takes place at an Outdoor survival is delivered by tuition by a golf professional at The accredited equestrian centre. expert survival instructors. l Develop skills such as planning, Berkshire Golf Club. The coach will use Students will: Students will: storyboarding, sequencing, video analysis to provide personalised cutaways, composing and editing l Develop their horse-riding skills such l Learn outdoor survival skills tips for improvement, focusing on: l Learn practical photography as walking, trotting and cantering and techniques in the natural l Improving techniques such as and filming skills in order to create l Learn about stable management environment swing, shot selection, posture and a short film and the care of horses l Learn how to build a fire and body alignment l Develop their personal creativity l Learn how to safely handle and an emergency shelter l Use ball position to control tack up horses in the stable l Learn how to identify and l Learn specialist film and trajectory and length of swing to prepare wild foods photography vocabulary. control distance l Display what they have learned during the course at a final l Learn emergency first aid The remainder of the elective will be ‘tack and turnout’ show. spent practising and playing on the • Learn how to use a map and compass. golf course at Wellington College with supervision and advice from a coach.

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I mages – © F lickr: C raig C ormack ( E dinburgh C astle),J on’s P ics ( R oyal F week 2: An exciting programme which develops students’ language skills through visit the harry potter themed project work, study tours and a range of sports and activities. studio

COURSE SUMMARY COUrSE COMPONENTS (2 WEEKS)

Location St Albans LESSONS 30 HOURS AGE 11-17 ACTIVITIES MINIMUM Language level Beginner A1 48 HOURS STUDY TOURS LENGTH OF COURSE 1-6 weeks 3 dayS COURSE DATES January and February

THIS COURSE IS FOR: course DESCRIPTION

Young learners who want to combine Winter Explorer is designed around six STUDY TOURS English language study, activities and weekly project themes which offer students Each student benefits from the opportunity amily), Matt N ealeC od & hips), Thalita ( C arvalho ( H arry P cultural visits. a truly integrated learning experience from to explore the UK and practise the breakfast to bedtime. Students develop language they have learned in lessons with COURSE OUTCOMES their English skills, gain essential life skills, one and a half days of study tours enjoy a wide range of activities and visit per week. Destinations include: Students will have: interesting and topical UK destinations as l Week 1: Iconic London sights an extension of their classroom activities. l Increased confidence and independence l Week 2: Harry Potter studio tour as a learner and user of English. PROJECT THEMES l Week 3: Historic St Albans l l Week 4: London Eye experience l Improved English language skills Week 1: London Life NEW PROGRAMME FOR 2016 (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Including London’s history, l Week 5: London Science Museum multiculturalism and famous residents l Week 6: Tower of London exciting themed weeks: l More vocabulary, better pronunciation l Week 2: Magic and Mystery and an increased understanding of Explore myths, legends and stories such Students booking a course that includes weeks 3 and 4 will also enjoy a 3-day trip to l London Life l Magic and Mystery grammar appropriate to their level. as Sherlock Holmes and King Arthur

otter) Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital where l Great Britain l British Literature l Week 3: Great Britain l Essential life skills such as teamwork, The history, culture and festivals they will see the main sights, taste haggis l Great Inventions l Kings and Queens independent study, communication and of the four countries in the UK and try traditional Scottish dancing. ability to take responsibility for their l Week 4: British Literature own learning. Famous writers and their characters l Made international friends. from William Shakespeare to JK Rowling l Week 5: Great Inventions l A portfolio of work demonstrating The stories behind the telephone, the progress, achievements and lightbulb and modern-day brands new experiences. l Week 6: Kings and Queens Modern royals and famous monarchs PROGRESS TO: of the past

English Explorer at a different centre or ACTIVITIES time of the year Students have the opportunity to try a variety of different sports or activities each week. International Study Preparation DOWNLOAD Young Business Leaders Every session is taught by experienced OUR FULL Young Cambridge Scholars. activity leaders who help students PROGRAMME “ I’ve improved my English, develop their skills and ability in the activity bellenglish.com increased my confidence – all through the medium of English. and done lots of activities I can’t do at home, like visiting castles on study tours ” jasmine, from taiwan #mybellstory

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A pre-sessional immersion programme ideal for students planning to “ I’m planning to be a lawyer, so might study abroad in attend an international school where education is delivered in English. STUDENTS future. At Bell my English has PLAN COURSE SUMMARY THEIR OWN really improved and I have COUrSE COMPONENTS (2 WEEKS) TOURS more self-confidence too Location Bloxham School LESSONS ” 56 HOURS abdullaziz, from saudi arabia AGE 13-17 ACTIVITIES MINIMUM Language level Pre-Intermediate A2+ 26 HOURS EXCURSIONS LENGTH OF COURSE 2 or 4 weeks #mybellstory 2 dayS COURSE DATES July and August

THIS COURSE IS FOR: course DESCRIPTION Young learners planning to study This course includes both general and ACTIVITIES in an English-speaking environment subject-specific English. Students improve Students have the opportunity to relax, have at an international school. their study skills and exam techniques, fun and make friends by participating in the and develop their independence through a activity programme which includes combination of language lessons, activities themed and general activities such as: COURSE OUTCOMES and excursions. l Book and film clubs Students will: l Sports – from football and basketball to LESSONS tennis and cricket l Be prepared to study at an international Lessons take place between 9am and l Creative arts – from t-shirt painting school worldwide where education is 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, which is similar to photography delivered in English. to life at a British boarding school. Students l Evening activities – discos, fashion work with a teacher, in pairs and small l Develop general English language shows and quiz nights. groups to learn to: knowledge, vocabulary and grammar. l develop critical thinking EXCURSIONS l Improve academic study skills l formulate and express their own ideas Students plan their own visits to including reading, writing, listening l analyse data and information in English destinations in the UK. The supervised and speaking skills. excursions give students the independence l take part in discussions and debates to plan and conduct their own visit and are a l Gain skills required for taking l understand different viewpoints great way to explore British life and history. international exams. l take responsibility for their own learning Example destinations include: l practise and develop the exam l Be more confident, independent and l London – take a tour on the London Eye techniques and study skills required for enquiring learners. and see Downing Street, Covent Garden taking international exams such as and the Houses of Parliament l Make international friends. the Cambridge English suite of exams l Oxford – tour the city and admire and International Baccalaureate. the university colleges, spend time PROGRESS TO: punting along the river or visit one of the many world-class museums A British boarding school or an l Stratford – visit the home of international school or college where Shakespeare and see the beautifully education is delivered in English There are supervised prep (self-study) restored Elizabethan houses. Students Young Business Leaders sessions on weekdays. can take a bus or boat tour to see Young Cambridge Scholars all the sights of one of England’s A University Foundation Programme prettiest towns. IELTS preparation course. COURSES INCLUDE:

SUPERVISED STUDY SKILLS BOARDING PREP AND EXAM SCHOOL SESSIONS PREPARATION EXPERIENCE

22 bellenglish.com/YoungLearners bellenglish.com/YoungLearners 23 young business leaders © Museum of Brands BUSINESS-THEMED An exciting course which develops a wide range of language, business and STUDY TOURS life skills and is guaranteed to inspire the business leaders of the future. Students visit local businesses and topical COURSE SUMMARY COURSE COMPONENTS (3 WEEKS)

destinations such as: Location Wellington College LESSONS l Mercedes-Benz World 75 HOURS AGE 14-17 l Museum of Brands, ACTIVITIES Packaging and Advertising MINIMUM Language level Intermediate B1 42 HOURS

in London. LENGTH OF COURSE 3 weeks EXCURSIONS 4.5 days COURSE DATES July and August

“ I chose this course as in the THIS COURSE IS FOR: course description: BULATS at A GLANCE future I want to be a manager. We learnt how a business Students with a high level of English who This course comprises English language runs, how to work in a team aspire to be the international business for business, Business Studies and the Bell leaders of the future. Business Challenge. In addition, students and how to be responsible BULATS is a Business English test ” enjoy business-themed study tours and a recognised internationally by employers BERFIN, FROM TURKEY range of activities. COURSE OUTCOMES worldwide. The test assesses listening and reading skills and knowledge of LANGUAGE FOR BUSINESS Students will have: grammar and vocabulary. #mybellstory Through project and class-based l An improved knowledge of business activities, students: Tasks are based on the skills and theory and practice. l Learn key business vocabulary activities needed in the workplace, l Develop grammar and l Experience establishing and for example, taking down telephone pronunciation skills running a small business. messages, understanding texts and l Practise speaking, listening, reading correcting errors. l Improved general and business and writing skills English language skills and vocabulary. l Prepare for the Business Language The test lasts 110 minutes: Testing exam (BULATS) which they take l 50 minutes for listening l An internationally recognised Business at the end of the course. English certificate – BULATS (Business l 60 minutes for reading and language knowledge. Language Testing Service). BUSINESS STUDIES Students learn about establishing a business l Increased confidence and independence as an individual and a learner. in today’s competitive environment: l Bringing a product or service to market l Inspiration for future careers through l Financial management talks by leading business entrepreneurs. l Communication in the workplace l The modern consumer l An unforgettable educational l The functions of a business. experience with the opportunity to make lots of international friends. BELL BUSINESS CHALLENGE Working in teams, students use all the PROGRESS TO: skills they have learnt in class to create and deliver a profitable product or service. A University Foundation Programme l Week 1: Planning - develop a business Young Cambridge Scholars. concept by conducting market research, allocating finances and creating an COURSES INCLUDE: advertising campaign l Week 2: Implementing and Evaluating - launch the business, evaluate progress and reinvest profits l Week 3: Presentation - teams present their project and discuss successes and INSPIRING BULATS BELL areas for development. LECTURES BUSINESS BUSINESS BY BUSINESS TEST CHALLENGE PEOPLE The team that develops the best product or service will win a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 24 bellenglish.com/YoungLearners bellenglish.com/YoungLearners 25 young cambridge #mybellstory scholars

A challenging subject-based programme designed to improve INCLUDES students’ ability to study a range of university subjects in English. LECTURES FROM UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE COURSE SUMMARY COURSE COMPONENTS King’s College, University LECTURERS Location The Leys LESSONS of Cambridge 54 HOURS AGE 14-17 ACTIVITIES MINIMUM Language level Intermediate B1 24 HOURS

LENGTH OF COURSE 2 weeks EXCURSIONS 3 dayS COURSE DATES July and August

“ Being in Cambridge THIS COURSE IS FOR: course DESCRIPTION is magical. I love the people, the accent, everything Students who excel academically, have The course includes subject study, an is amazing a high level of English and wish to progress inspiring lecture programme and an ” to a top English-speaking university in academic skills module, with a variety of In addition students will get an introduction jose felipe, from brazil the future. study tours and activities. to the IELTS test, a test that measures a students’ English language, that is required COURSE OUTCOMES Subject study: 32 HOURs by British universities, and learn essential Students will study eight hours of each exam techniques such as planning, revising #mybellstory Students will have: of the following subjects in English. The and practising past papers. subjects have been specially selected to l An increased understanding of the Every student receives a weekly tutorial give students a flavour of studying some academic subjects studied. to review progress. of the most popular topics at the University l Greater vocabulary in English relating of Cambridge. LECTURE PROGRAMMe: 12 HOURS to the academic subjects and for everyday l Maths Delivered by University of Cambridge conversations. An introduction to studying Mathematics lecturers, students will develop their l Improved reading skills and the ability to at university level. Learn the language of knowledge and new perspectives in a range understand a variety of academic texts. maths, such as how to describe concepts of topics relating to classic Cambridge and calculations, and present statistics. subjects from philosophy, law, history and l Improved writing style . l English literature English literature. One of the lectures will Look at a range of classical and focus on the qualities your child needs to l Increased confidence when speakingto new people and facing new situations. contemporary texts, including a variety become a University of Cambridge student. of genres such as short stories, poetry l Ability to express opinions and contribute and plays. ACTIVITIES to discussions in a variety of contexts. l Science Students will participate in a variety of Develop ability to study a range whole-school activities each day to make l Increased knowledge and confidence of university science subjects in new friends and practise new language about future university study options. English such as biology, physics and skills. Activities include sports, creative environmental science. arts, games and competitions. l Increased exam preparation skills. l Art and Design l Ability to work with others effectively, as Study the history of art, architecture and excursions a leader or team member, and continue design and learn how to create, describe Students will enjoy three study tours to: studies independently. and evaluate artistic work. l Cambridge –a walking tour of the city with a visit to King’s College and the PROGRESS TO: ACADEMIC SKILLS: 10 HOURS Fitzwilliam Museum Students will develop a range of skills in l London – a river cruise along the River COURSES INCLUDE: A University Foundation Programme English to develop their critical thinking and Thames and a chance to visit a top INSPIRING LECTURES DELIVERED BY UNIVERSITY OF Young Business Leaders. independent study skills such as: London museum + CAMBRIDGE LECTURERS • Writing an essay l  – a tour around the Sainsbury • Formulating and expressing opinions Centre, a museum and gallery, on the TOUR OF A UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE • Note-taking and summarising University of East Anglia campus and a + visit to Norwich’s cathedral and castle.

FORMAL THREE-COURSE DINNER AT A HISTORIC + UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE

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english explorer (june) 1-4 weeks age 12-17 page 14 newly-refurbished

ENGLISH explorer (july/aug) 1-8 WEEKS AGE 12-15 PAGE 14 2 bedrooms on london- themed corridors ENGLISH explorer (autumn) 1-3 WEEKS AGE 11-17 PAGE 14

WINTER explorer 1-6 WEEKS AGE 11-17 PAGE 20 FULLY ACCESSIBLE FOR THOSE 3 WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES “ The best bit of the course ENGLISH EXPLORER ELECTIVES was the creative project; 4 biggest choice of my time here has given me Art and design archery british literature course dates with weekly start dates inspiration for my university creative writing drama british school games choice and future career ” 5 summer junior programme diana, from ukraine health and fitness journalism photography and film-making

nationality mix #mybellstory RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION single, twin AND triple rooms 47 NATIONALITIES* A DEDICATED houseparent in every ZONE

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FOR 7-11 YEAR FREE transfers on scheduled arrival and departure days from London Stansted, London OLDS Heathrow and London Luton airports and Ebbsfleet Eurostar train station.

n FRENCH 19% AVAILABLE AT n RUSSIAN 15% BELL ST ALBANS facilities n GERMAN 11% n Bright, spacious classrooms Art room ITALIAN 10% with interactive whiteboards n Ukrainian 6% Disabled access/facilities n Brazilian 6% Free wireless internet n JAPANESE 4% On-site sports facilities n SWISS 4% Computer study centre including sports fields and an n PORTUGUese 4% archery range n ARGENTINIAN 3% Dining room n Other (from 37 countries) 18% Peaceful, countryside setting Student common room *From 25 June 2014 to 26 June 2015

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Experience life in a historic British boarding school as you prepare for academic success or develop your skills in a range of sports and activities.

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Heathrow London

Gatwick “ At Bloxham we learn the COURSES theory of English – then ENGLISH explorer (SUMMER) 2, 4, 6, 8 WEEKS AGE 11-17 PAGE 14 we put it into practice. The 155-year old british 1 boarding school classes are small so it is INTERNATIONAL STUDY PREPARATION 2 OR 4 WEEKS AGE 13-17 PAGE 22 easy to express yourself ” ENGLISH EXPLORER ELECTIVES 2 historic village on the edge charles, from france of the cotswolds Art and design archery basketball close to the academic #mybellstory british sports cookery football 3 city of oxford

Tennis dance pool sports and swimming excellent sports facilities 4 including an indoor swimming pool RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION single, twin rooms AND DORMITORIES friendly, family 5 atmosphere A DEDICATED houseparent in every ZONE

separate ACCOMMODATION BLOCKS FOR boys and girls nationality mix TRAVEL 38 FREE transfers on scheduled arrival and departure days from London Gatwick and NATIONALITIES* London Heathrow.

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Bright, spacious classrooms Drama studio with interactive whiteboards Cookery room Free wireless internet On-site sports facilities n RUSSIAN 19% Computer study centre including tennis courts, n ITALIAN 18% synthetic football pitches, n JAPANESE 11% Dining room indoor climbing wall and n FRENCH 10% n GERMAN 7% Student common room indoor swimming pool n BRAzilian 5% Art room Peaceful, countryside setting n SPANISH 4% n POLISH 3% n CHINESE 3% n BELGIAN 2% n Other (from 28 countries) 19%

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Follow in the footsteps of great Cambridge scholars with an inspiring academic and cultural experience in this famous university city.

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Heathrow London

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COURSES ENGLISH explorer (SUMMER) 2, 4, 6 WEEKS AGE 12-17 PAGE 14 historic school in 1 the heart of cambridge YOUNG CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARS 2 WEEKS AGE 14-17 PAGE 26

close to cambridge colleges ENGLISH EXPLORER ELECTIVES 2 and the fitzwilliam museum

Art in cambridge british sports cookery CONTEMPORARY exam skills football photography and film-making 3 residential accommodation

“ I came to Bell to perfect Volleyball basketball presentations and debates excellent sports and my English so I can go to an 4 classroom facilities English university. I want to study Science at university RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION great choice for 5 students aged 14+ and become a doctor ” single, twin rooms AND DORMITORIES hilsan, from djibouti A DEDICATED houseparent in every ZONE separate ACCOMMODATION BLOCKS FOR boys and girls nationality mix #mybellstory 39 TRAVEL NATIONALITIES* FREE transfers on scheduled arrival and departure days from London Stansted and London Heathrow.

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Bright, spacious classrooms Cookery room with interactive whiteboards Art room n ITALIAN 15% Free wireless internet n BRAzilian 12% Theatre and drama studio n FRENCH 12% Computer study centre n RUSSIAN 10% On-site sports facilities n CHINESE 9% Dining room including tennis courts n GERMAN 7% and a synthetic football pitch Student common rooms n JAPANESE 5% n TURkish 4% n SPANISH 3% n Ukrainian 3% n Other (from 29 countries) 20%

*From 25 June 2014 to 26 June 2015

32 bellenglish.com/Leys bellenglish.com/Leys 33 WELLINGTON COLLEGE

Join the English elite for academic and sporting success at one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious boarding schools.

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COURSES ENGLISH explorer (SUMMER) 2, 4, 6 WEEKS AGE 12-17 PAGE 14 IMPRESSIVE BOARDING SCHOOL 1 FOUNDED BY QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG BUSINESS LEADERS 3 WEEKS AGE 14-17 PAGE 24 SPECTACULAR BUILDING ENGLISH EXPLORER ELECTIVES 2 SET IN EXTENSIVE GROUNDS

Art and design basketball football CONTEMPORARY performing arts TENNIS VOLLEYBALL 3 SPORTS HALL

golf* horse-riding* outdoor survival* “ There are lots of different 4 PROFESSIONAL THEATRE nationalities here and we talk *Premium electives incur an additional fee. a lot. I don’t think about nouns 5 a SELECTION of and pronouns anymore, I just premium electives RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION speak and think in English ” single, twin rooms AND DORMITORIES lisa, from germany A DEDICATED houseparent in every ZONE nationality mix #mybellstory separate ACCOMMODATION BLOCKS FOR boys and girls 31 NATIONALITIES* TRAVEL

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