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Join the Stafford House Family...... 4 ADVENTURESADVENTURES WeCare...... 6 Your Stafford House...... 8 IN ENGLISH Summer Course Options...... 10 IN ENGLISH Classic Plus Courses...... 12 What’s on the Menu...... 13 Red Stars Football School...... 14
OUR LOCATIONS Welcome! Brighton...... 16 I am delighted to present our 2021 brochure which Cambridge...... 18 gives details of all our summer and year round Canterbury...... courses for Individuals and groups. This year 20 we are excited to reveal a new look and a name Chichester...... 22 change! We are returning to our original name of Dover...... 24 Stafford House Study Holidays, which we think Edinburgh ...... 26 best conveys the extensive and exciting range of courses and locations we offer all year round! Bloomsbury...... 28 Ruth Fenton, Director London Academic Explorer...... 30 Uxbridge...... 32 Our name may be changing but everything you have come to expect and for which Malvern...... 34 we have an excellent reputation- customer service, incredible locations and student Oakham...... 36 satisfaction - remain very much the same! We have been hard at work to make certain that we are equipped to run our courses in a safe and secure environment once the pandemic Woodcote...... 38 subsides and our WeCare pledge (page 6) details the measures we are taking to manage York...... 40 this. Boston...... 42
Our centres remain unchanged for 2021, but we have added Homestay options to Los Angeles...... 44 Bloomsbury and Toronto York University to give greater flexibility. For Individuals, we have Yale...... 46 now included the registration fee for all centres and the transfer for all UK centres in the Calgary...... 46 price, so there has never been a better time to book! York University...... 50
We ran a very well received Virtual Summer camp this year and we will continue running Toronto...... 52 virtual courses for closed groups throughout the year. Once travel to study returns to normal, this programme will offer an excellent opportunity for students to get an introduction to learning with us from the comfort of home before enrolling on a face-to- Tailored Groups All Year Round ...... 54 face course. Virtual Lessons...... 56
We can’t wait to welcome students to our centres once more and give them the Study Year Round Courses...... 58 Holiday of their dreams! Year Round Locations...... 60 CSVPA...... 64 CATS Academic Courses...... 66 Stafford House International...... 68 Over 65 Years of Experience...... 69
Where will you choose? 01 MALVERN YORK LOCK NESS MONSTER
EDINBURGH
The capital of Scotland is an EDINBURGH anicent city with glorious Queen Ethelburga’s College is CALGARY LOCH LOMOND views of the sea and hills Malvern St James is a leading one of the finest and best and endless medieval private boarding school known private boarding alleyways and Georgian located in the centre of the schools in the UK. streets to explore. historic spa town of Malvern in Worcestershire. GLASGOW EDINBURGH CASTLE TORONTO
TORONTO HARVARD ZOO UNIVERSITY BOSTON OAKHAM NEW HAVEN
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YORK GRAND CANYON THE WHITE Founded in 1584, Oakham LOS ANGELES HOUSE School is located within MANCHESTER the town centre and has established a reputation CAMBRIDGE for academic and sporting excellence. CATS College and CSVPA are PEAK located in the heart of the DISTRICT academic city of Cambridge, OAKHAM near the world famous King’s and Trinity Colleges. MALVERN WARWICK CAMBRIDGE ADVENTURES CASTLE NEW HAVEN ADVENTURES RIVER CAM PUNTING New Haven and Yale University CHELTENHAM is a bustling and important in ENGLISH LONDON cultural centre, providing WOODCOTE LOS ANGELES students with the ideal location OXFORD CANTERBURY for their study holiday. ROMAN BATHS DOVER DOVER CHICHESTER BRIGHTON Dover is a seaside town, with the famous White Cliffs making it well known across the world. Located at the famous California State University, the Channel Islands Campus BOSTON is situated in Camarillo LANDS in California. END
CHICHESTER CANTERBURY TORONTO Boston is known as the Toronto offers the perfect education capital of the USA Where will you choose? CALGARY setting of big-city convenience and with Harvard and MIT close LONDON combined with the safety and by and over 250,000 students WOODCOTE BRIGHTON Calgary is safe, clean, modern comfort of a small culturally from all over the world. •CATS College Canterbury is a safe, comfortable A highly reputable boarding Chichester College is in a Stafford House School of English and prosperous and is filled diverse town. •Brunel University and historic university city, school with superb facilities traditional English cathedral city, Brighton is in a fantastic with exceptionally friendly close to the beaches of the set within a grand country with only a 10 minute walk to the fashionable location just ten people who know just how to south coast and within easy estate, with easy transport city centre and only 20 minutes minutes walk from the city centre make you feel welcome. reach of London. links to London. to both the beach and the South and 2 minutes from the beach. Downs National Park. WELCOME JOINJOIN THETHE TO THE STAFFORDSTAFFORD PRIDE! HOUSEHOUSE FAMILYFAMILY
Here at Stafford House Study A FUN, HOLISTIC APPROACH COMFORTABLE, SAFE DANCE INTO THE EVENING ENVIRONMENT Holidays we are all about the Whether you choose a small town or big We take our dancing very seriously at student experience. Our staff city location you will be fully immersed in A comfortable and creative environment Stafford House Study Holidays and as create an environment of happy an English-speaking environment, and be helps you achieve your potential, and such host various discos throughout each and healthy experiences with a able to explore the things that you are most we choose the best centres to host our programme. Our disco evenings are a summer and year round programmes. We fun way for everyone to showcase their dedication to delivering the safest passionate about. Our Junior programmes provide daily English lessons as well as also take our food very seriously, ensuring moves on the dance floor and simply let and most positive year round junior daily activities. Our excursions will give all students have 3 healthy meals a day, go! Dancing offers a wonderful opportunity programmes. you the opportunity to go on historical including a hot lunch. A healthy and well for students to celebrate their hard work adventures, marvel at famous landmarks fed student is one brimming with lots of and achievements throughout the week. EXPERIENCE THE WORLD and savour the excitement at incredible positive energy and ability to learn more Everyone from our staff to the students is productively. expected to put on their dancing shoes and We have 17 great locations situated across theme parks. simply floss like a boss! the UK, USA and Canada for groups and individuals during both the summer and HEATLHY LEARNING year round. Why not choose some of our PROGRESSIVE OUTLOOK specialty courses like our Soccer School? By ensuring we incorporate plenty of sports We also provide an Academic Explorer and physical activity into your daily routine Stafford House Study Holidays is open and programme for future Young Leaders, we provide the opportunity to spend a lot of inclusive to everyone and in all our schools diving into case studies and intercultural time outdoors enjoying nature, with various we ensure that students are treated equally communication. At Stafford House Study activities like basketball, tennis and even and with respect, and in return treat others Holidays there is something for everyone! sailing in some of our centres! We also with the same approach. offer the opportunity for creative expression through our artistically inspired learning. Each centre has something unique to offer to meet everyone’s demands. BECOME IMMERSED
With our social programme you can take COMMUNITY part in dozens of exciting activities! Join in Our diverse nationality mix helps create an international with a “Dragon’s Den” style presentation, community based on friendship and achievement. We know you an International Party or maybe enter into will have an experience of a lifetime with the programme you one of our centre’s talent shows. Each choose, making Stafford House your home away from home for the activity is an opportunity to meet with summer or throughout the year! students hailing from over 50 countries around the world and a chance get to know their cultures and customs and make Make lifelong friends lifelong friendships along the way. at Study Holidays!
04 05 WECARE SCHOOL WECARE LIFE
Student safety has always been We will of course be working with UK the need arise. They will be able to provide THOROUGH AND INFORMATIVE a priority at Stafford House and Government guidelines to ensure the a thorough diagnosis and prescribe any STUDENT INDUCTIONS highest possible standards. medication required. we understand that it will be even We want to make sure that each and every student more important in summer 2021. that stays with us feels safe and secure in the school ONSITE NURSES* MEDICAL ROOM environment. Students will receive a warm welcome WE CARE and thorough induction including information on Each of our centres will have a nurse If a student does begin to feel unwell how to stay safe during their stay. To make our school communities as safe available onsite during the school day to during the school day a medical room will as possible we have made our WeCare assist students who are feeling unwell. be available for them to isolate, relax and pledge, this will ensure that our students recuperate in a restful environment. HANDWASHING can enjoy their experience with us while To ensure good hygiene standards are maintained being confident that they are in the safest DOCTORS ON CALL* at our centres we will ensure that time is made for possible environment. We will also have highly qualified, GMC students to wash their hands between lessons We have put a number of practical registered doctors on call to provide and activities and before mealtimes. This will be procedures in place. telephone/ video consultations should monitored closely by our welfare team with extra supervision in place for our younger students.
HAND SANITISER
Our students are often on the go so 70 % + alcohol hand sanitiser will be available throughout our centres and on excursions. Students will be shown where they can find it at induction and encouraged to use it frequently.
ENHANCED CLEANING
All rooms are deep cleaned before occupation and hard surfaces are frequently cleaned with sanitising cleaning liquids that guarantees to kill 99.99% of germs and bacteria including Covid 19.
ACCOMMODATION STUDENT WELFARE OFFICERS ARRANGEMENTS Our friendly, professional and well- trained teams of Student Welfare Officers are onsite to Our Group students will only share a room with other ensure that our students are supported in all aspects of school life. They will be on hand to Our friendly Welfare students from their group. provide help with our new school hygiene procedures and will be able to assist if a student Officers are always requires a visit to the nurse or doctor’s appointment. on hand to support students in all aspects * All residential centres in the UK, US and Canada have onsite medical provision (doctors and nurses). Brighton and of school life Calgary (homestay centres) have medical facilities nearby. 06 07 YOURYOUR STAFFORDSTAFFORD HOUSEHOUSE
Our aim is to take exceptional care In addition, our ‘team in pink’ – our Student A WIDE RANGE OF EXCITING of each and every student that Welfare Officers – are at each centre, to ACTIVITIES ensure that all students have someone Each student will go A variety of fun activities are available at stays with us. Our centres and to look after them and to listen to them if home with a portfolio each of our centres both during the day and locations have all been selected for they have any questions or need advice or of their work in the evenings. Students can select from a their safe and secure environments, support at any time. and we offer high levels of mixture of sports, dance, drama and team games. For those who prefer to be creative supervision. We are determined to provide the best we offer a range of arts and crafts as well as possible experience for our students. From drumming, carnival and circus workshops. the moment they arrive and are greeted at The fun carries on into the evening when STUDENT WELFARE the arrivals hall, we are there to guide and students are able to enjoy discos, talent Our aim is to take exceptional care of support them every step of the way to the shows, international nights and much TEACHING the language in realistic, cultural and as London, Cambridge and Oxford as a each and every student that stays with moment we wave them goodbye. more. Our activities provide the perfect fun situations. Each student will go home “classroom” where students are exposed We employ dedicated professional teachers us. Our centres and locations have all opportunity for students to use the English with a portfolio of their work along with to a wealth of history and culture through who are supported and guided by an been selected for their safe and secure that they have learnt with international tips and suggestions for further study. guided walking tours, educational materials experienced academic management team environments, and we offer high levels of Our English Language courses in the UK are friends. and visits to museums, colleges, cathedrals at Head Office. supervision. We understand that you trust accredited by The British Council. We are and other attractions. Our carefully planned A VARIETY OF us to take care of your students and we take also founder members of Young Learners tours enable our students to visit famous We also offer specialist courses such as our responsibility very seriously. For this English UK, a group who are dedicated to GREAT EXCURSIONS landmarks and learn about the history and Michael Owen’s Red Star Footbal School, Our syllabus and course materials are reason, we have rules and procedures in ensuring excellence in all aspects of junior Our exclusive programme of excursions to culture of the city. Additional attractions World of Work courses and Classic PLUS designed uniquely for our students, and place for all our young students to ensure courses, especially student welfare. historical, cultural and fun destinations is and excursions can be booked in advance courses ranging from art to tennis, aim to improve students’ communicative their safety and well-being, which of course linked to motivating lessons that prepare (at extra cost). adventure activities to video games coding! competencies by building confidence and is our top priority. students for visits to many of the UK, USA SECURITY motivation and maximising the benefits of the multi-lingual classroom. Our aim and Canada’s most famous cities. We use Our schools have always been a safe haven is simple: to encourage students to use major excursion destinations such for students and we have highly developed contingency plans in place in the unlikely event of an emergency. Our staff are fully trained in these procedures so students can always feel they are in safe hands whilst in the care of Stafford House.
Our ‘Team in pink’ Student Welfare Officers are at each of our centres 08 09 SUMMER COURSE OPTIONS
We offer a range of different courses to choose from during the summer months. For students wishing to gain a recognised qualification we offer both Cambridge English B2 First and Trinity GESE speaking exams. Our Intensive course in Canterbury and The London Academic Explorer courses are the perfect choice for those keen to expand their knowledge and practice their skills. The London and Edinburgh explorer programmes provide an opportunity to get to know two of the UK’s most popular cities through walking tours, visits and lessons.
CLASSIC COURSE EXPLORER COURSE INTENSIVE ENGLISH LONDON ACADEMIC CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH TRINITY EXAMINATIONS EXPLORER (B2 FIRST PREPARATION COURSE) COURSE
AGE: 8-18* years for groups, 12-17 years for AGE: 12-18 years (Edinburgh), 13-17 years AGE: 14-18 years for groups, 14-17 years for AGE: 14-17 years AGE: 14-17 years (groups and individuals) AGE: 8-18 years (groups) individuals (varies by centre) (London) individuals DURATION: 2 weeks DURATION: 3-4 weeks DURATION: 2-4 weeks DURATION: 1-4 weeks DURATION: 1-4 weeks DURATION: 1-6 weeks ENGLISH LESSONS: 20 hours per week ENGLISH LESSONS: 23 hours per week ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week plus 2 ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week ENGLISH LESSONS: 23 hours per week LOCATION: London LOCATION: Canterbury exam preparation sessions LOCATION: Most of our centres LOCATION: London Bankside, London LOCATION: Canterbury LOCATION: All UK centres (groups only) Pre-Intermediate MINIMUM LEVEL: Upper-Intermediate Bloomsbury or Edinburgh MINIMUM LEVEL: This course includes a full programme of This course provides more classroom EXAM: Optional The Trinity GESE (Graded Examinations The Academic Explorer Programme is English tuition, supervised excursions, An exciting way to combine exploring time for students to focus on their English in Spoken English) examinations are an designed to have a dramatic effect on This is a course specially designed for sports and on-site activities such as arts London or Edinburgh with an integrated Language knowledge and skills, as well as internationally recognised qualification students’ performance in English. Focussing students who have been studying towards and crafts, drama and evening activities. programme of English Language lessons. participating in supervised activities and and are ideal as a motivational end-focus on intercultural communicative success the Cambridge English First Examination. • Maximum class size of 16 students • Maximum class size 16 students excursions. for students. The supplement includes 2 in English- with outcomes focused on Students will receive Cambridge English • 1 full-day plus 1 or 2 half-day excursions • 15 hours of English lessons • Maximum class size of 16 students lessons to help them understand what to the successful communication of group B2 First practice materials, regular per week • 3 evening activities per week • Evening social activities included expect during the exam and to help them work objectives through the acquisition assessments and self-study guidance. The • Themed lessons prepare students for • 4/5 half-day sightseeing tours per week • 1 afternoon activity per week with strategies to pass the exam. The exam of presentation skills. Includes skills such exam can be taken during the final week of excursions around London or Edinburgh • 1 full-day excursion per week will be taken during the final week of the as academic note-taking and spoken the course. • Full board accommodation, usually • 1 full-day excursion per week course. performance. • Maximum class size of 16 students residential (homestay option in Brighton • Transport Pass included • Maximum class size of 16 students • Maximum class size of 15 students • Evening social activities included and Canterbury) • Lessons may replace some or part of the • Excursions to Cambridge (including • One afternoon activity per week student’s daily activities University visit) and Thorpe Park • Option to take Cambridge English First • All learning materials will be provided and • 4 half day tours per week around London exam as part of the course a formal Trinity College certificate will be tied in to learning objectives and 4 (extra cost) issued to successful candidates premium activities per week (all entrance fees included) • Full board residential accommodation
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow 10 all school rules as minors. 11 CLASSIC PLUS COURSES WHAT’S ON THE MENU?
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES ART BASKETBALL
AGE: 8-17 years (groups), 12-17 (individuals) AGE: 8-17 years (groups), 12-17 (individuals) AGE: 12-17 years (groups), 14-17 (individuals) DURATION: 1–4 weeks DURATION: 1–2 weeks DURATION: 1–4 weeks LOCATION: Oakham LOCATION: Malvern LOCATION: Canterbury TYPICAL BREAKFAST COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week ENGLISH LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced Selection of cereals ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced Toast and preserves Pancakes and maple syrup Students on this course will participate in an This course aims to provide students with We will provide students with 9 hours per week of Boiled egg exciting range of activities based mainly in and a broad working knowledge of a number of basketball coaching by accredited coaches. The Natural yoghurt and fruit puree around Rutland Water, a reservoir and nature training will focus on all the skills and techniques artistic disciplines, which may include painting, Cheese and turkey slices reserve near to the school. Activities may include drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media used in the game, including dribbling, shooting, Fresh fruit various types of watersports, horse riding, and 3D work. Students will learn to use a working passing, court awareness and teamwork. Students climbing, building rafts and emergency shelters, sketchbook, create a portfolio, and present their are encouraged to practise and demonstrate what Tea and coffee orienteering, and a guided cycle ride around art to other students in a gallery context. they have learnt, through competitive exercises, Fresh fruit juices Rutland Water. culminating in an exciting tournament each week.
DRAMA VIDEO GAME CODING HORSE RIDING
AGE: 8-17 years (groups), 12-17 (individuals) AGE: 8-17 years (groups), 12-17 (individuals) AGE: 8-17 years (groups), 12-17 (individuals) We know how important food is for children and young people, DURATION: 1–2 weeks DURATION: 1-2 weeks DURATION: 1–4 weeks LOCATION: Malvern, Oakham, Woodcote, York LOCATION: Oakham LOCATION: Oakham especially when they are away from home. We always offer a good TYPICAL LUNCH COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week variety of food for each meal. ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced Minestrone soup (V) ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced • For breakfast, there is a continental breakfast every day, including a cooked Barbecue chicken Pizza On this course, you will develop your knowledge Students will be taught how to groom horses, item or cold meat and cheese, and a hot breakfast at least once a week. Students will discover the basics of Spanish omelette (V) and techniques in drama and performing arts, programming and coding in a fun and how to keep a horse and its stable clean, and • For lunch and dinner, we provide hot meals with a choice of main courses, Broccoli work on your physical and vocal skills, and interesting way, by learning to design their own how to use and handle riding equipment, as including a vegetarian option. We also ensure there is always a salad bar develop your scene writing skills. Students video game. Creativity and problem solving well as enjoying indoor and outdoor riding Rice including cold protein items such as ham, egg or cheese. will work together as a team towards a small skills are developed in an environment where sessions with qualified instructors within the safe Sautéed courgettes performance at the end of the week and/or they can pursue and implement their own game environment of the riding centre. • There is also fresh fruit and yoghurt available every day. For full day Sweetcorn fortnight. ideas, taking inspiration from a variety of game excursions we provide a generous packed meal. Salad bar genres. The course concludes with an awards Fresh fruit and Yoghurt ceremony to recognize their efforts and they will • We are able to cater for different diets providing we have prior warning at be able to take their projects home with them the time of booking, such as coeliac, vegetarian, nut allergy and halal. Fresh fruit juices on a handy USB drive. • All students are given something to eat when they arrive, no matter what the time is. SAILING TENNIS
AGE: 12-16 years AGE: 8-17 years (groups), 12-17 (individuals) DURATION: 2 weeks (5-19 July) DURATION: 1–4 weeks LOCATION: Dover College LOCATION: Woodcote COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week TYPICAL DINNER ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner (all students must ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced Chicken soup be able to swim confidently in the sea) Lasagne Students will enjoy 9 hours per week of Fish and chips This course is designed to enable students professional tennis coaching. The sessions will Homestay Students Tomato and basil quiche (V) to build confidence in the water while having include technical development for all shots used always receive a hot fun. The group sessions will take place with a in the game including groundstrokes, serve, Penne pasta lunch Monday to Royal Yachting Association Instructor in Dover return of serve and net play, together with an French fries Harbour and will focus on a range of sailing emphasis on the tactics and strategies required Friday, as well as the Cabbage and carrots techniques. Students will gain experience in match play, including court positioning for other meals provided Peas and corn of steering and handling a boat as well as both singles and doubles matches. Salad bar launching and recovery, and will leave with an by their host families. Apple crumble and custard official Royal Yachting Association Certificate.
12 13 MICHAEL OWEN’S RED STARS FOOTBALL SCHOOL Woodcote: The Oratory School Tour the brand new Tottenham Hotspur stadium
• A dedicated course book will be used by other footballing legends, and AGE: 8-17 years for groups, 10-17 years for This popular course includes for communicating with players, coaching opportunities will be availabe for all individuals coaching and interaction with some staff, journalists, agents and fans. students to train with the players as well DURATION: 2 weeks - open to boys and girls • Lessons will cover vocabulary for use on of the stars of world football! as taking photos and receiving signed the pitch and in commentaries. The 15 hour per week coaching gifts. Whilst we can’t plan any specific LOCATION: The Oratory School, Woodcote • In additional to formal language programme has been written exclusively player, we can guarantee that it will be an LESSONS: 15 hours of English lessons per input the course will involve pair and for Stafford House Study Holidays by ex-international first team player from one week based around football group work as well as role plays and football legend Michael Owen and will of the top six clubs in England. Ex-players COACHING: 15 hours of football coaching opportunities to use the language be delivered by ex-Liverpool Captain include: Robbie Fowler, Robbie Savage, per week practically. and England International Mark Wright, Steve McManaman, Didi Hamaan, Paul alongside other fully qualified and Scholes, Owen Hargreaves, John Arne THE LANGUAGE COURSE experienced coaches. Each weekly Riise, Paul Ince, John Barnes, Paul Merson, • Tuition will focus on spoken THE COACHING COURSE training course will include surprise visits Darren Bent, Joe Cole and Dennis Wise. communication and will be based on a • This programme gives students an syllabus especially designed for those opportunity to improve their football skills with an interest in football. under the guidance of specialist Red Star football coaches. RED STARS FOOTBALL SAMPLE PROGRAMME • Coaching sessions are carried out in small groups and aim to develop the Morning Afternoon Evening players both individually and as a group. Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities • Football skills will include: ball control, Monday Soccer Coaching Placement Test & Induction Lesson Welcome Disco or Drama-based Games passing and moving, agility, positioning, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Tuesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Quiz Night tactics and formations as well as understanding the art of defending and Wednesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons International Night attacking. Thursday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Friday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn SUMMARY Saturday Tour & Board Games A unique programme delivered using Red Star Schools’ teaching Sunday Onsite Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost) British Culture Evening philosophy. Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g Graffiti Monday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Design • Full-day Excursion to the brand new £1 billion Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Tuesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Gameshow Night Wednesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons “Woodcote’s Got Talent!” Talent Show • Free kit pack with Red Stars School shirt, shorts and socks included. Thursday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Murder Mystery Night Friday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports • Weekly visits from ex-international football players Make lifelong friends Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn This course is open to fans of all clubs and students of all Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Cambridge, Walking Tour & Kings College at Study& BoardHolidays! Games abilities. Sunday Departure
14 15 BRIGHTON BRIGHTON SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Evening with Hosts Monday Walking Tour of Brighton City Placement Test & Induction Lesson Evening with Hosts Tuesday Sports or Arts & Crafts e.g Graffiti Design English Lessons Welcome Party Wednesday Included Half Day Excursion: Lewes & Lewes Castle English Lessons Evening with Hosts STAFFORD HOUSE Thursday Local Visit: Brighton Royal Pavilion English Lessons Movie Night Friday Sports or Swimming at Brighton Outdoor Lido English Lessons Evening with Hosts Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London Walking Tour (no entrance included) Evening with Hosts Day with Host Family or Optional Excursion (at extra cost, please book before arrival) e.g. BRIGHTON Sunday Evening with Hosts Windsor & Windsor Castle Monday Local Visit: Brighton Pier & Beach English Lessons Evening with Hosts Classic Course Stafford House Brighton is in a fantastic Tuesday Sports or Drama Workshop English Lessons Games Night SCAN WITH ZAPPAR location just ten minutes’ walk from the Classic Course city centre and 2 minutes from the beach. Wednesday Included Half Day Excursion: Newhaven Fort English Lessons Evening with Hosts Brighton is a fashionable and cosmopolitan Thursday Local Visit: Brighton Sealife Centre English Lessons Disco Night city, only an hour from London, located on England’s south coast. Friday Sports or Swimming at Brighton Outdoor Lido English Lessons Evening with Hosts Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Oxford Walking Tour (no entrance included) Evening with Hosts BRIGHTON Sunday Departure
WHAT’S INCLUDED? QUICK INFO Stafford House Brighton is just EVENING 2 minutes walk ACTIVITIES BUS PASS from the beach! AGES GROUPS 2 per week 12 - 18 Years* ONLY 15 FULL DAY HALF DAY HOURS Excursion Excursion of English lessons 1 per week 1 per week ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Homestay Brighton Pier
ACCOMMODATION
Our Brighton centre offers homestay accommodation, with the opportunity to live as part of a local family and to speak English outside of the classroom. Hot lunches are provided Mon-Fri by a local restaurant, while all other meals are provided by the host family.
EXCURSIONS
One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include London, Oxford or Portsmouth. One half-day excursion per week is included, destinations may include Lewes Castle, Newhaven Fort or Worthing. Optional Excursions can be booked to destinations such as Canterbury, Windsor Castle or Thorpe Park. *18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow 16 all school rules as minors. 17 CAMBRIDGE
State of the art facilities in the heart of Cambridge CATS CAMBRIDGE Run in conjunction with CATS Cambridge see page Classic Course | STEM & Coding 66 for more details CATS College Cambridge is a leading sixth Classic CourseOxbridge preparation programme form college located in new facilities in the academic city of Cambridge. The world famous Colleges of King’s and Trinity are only a short walk away along the peaceful banks of the CAMBRIDGERiver Cam.
QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED?
AGES GROUPS 12-18 years & INDIVIDUALS (groups) CAMBRIDGE SAMPLE PROGRAMME 14-17 years (individuals) Morning Afternoon Evening 1 Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Punting in Cambridge & City Walking Tour Welcome Disco or Drama Workshop ACCOMMODATION “Who wants to be a Millionnaire?” Tuesday English Lessons Football, Tennis or Drumming Workshop ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Quiz Night Residential Punting Two residences, both with high-quality single ensuite accommodation. Included Half Day Excursion: Ely, Walking Wednesday English Lessons International Night Elizabeth House (premium residence) is on campus. Varsity House is a ten Tour & Cathedral minute walk away. Individual students stay at the Elizabeth House residence. Volleyball, Badminton or Arts & Crafts e.g. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Thursday English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Club Jewellery Making “Mini Olympics” Competition or Circus Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Skills Workshop Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat Cruise 15 & Board Games HOURS of English lessons Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Sightseeing in Cambridge, or Optional Full Day Sunday British Culture Evening Excursion (at extra cost) e.g Oxford, Walking Tour & Christ Church College Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g. Monday Local Visit: a Museum in Cambridge English Lessons Graffiti Design Rugby, Basketball or Talent Show Tuesday English Lessons Gameshow Night Preparation
FULL DAY EVENING Included Half Day Excursion: Bury St Wednesday Edmunds Walking Tour English Lessons “Cambridge’s Got Talent!” Talent Show Excursion ACTIVITIES per week (no entrance included) 1 per week EXCURSIONS 7 Thursday Baseball, Table Tennis or Drama Workshop English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include London, Warwick “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports HALF DAY Castle or Canterbury. One half-day excursion per week is included, destinations may e.g. Mask Making Excursion Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn per week include Ely, Bury St Edmunds or Stamford. Optional Excursions can be booked to Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Warwick, Warwick Castle & Walking Tour 1 & Board Games destinations such as Oxford, Windsor Castle or Thorpe Park. Sunday Departure *18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow 18 all school rules as minors. 19 CANTERBURY
Run in conjunction with CATS Canterbury see page 66 for more details ACCOMMODATION STAFFORD HOUSE Full-board Residential and Homestay* (minimum age 12) options. Homestay accommodation is in shared rooms. CANTERBURY Residential rooms have 1-4 beds, all with private bathrooms. All students Classic Course / Intensive English have hot lunch and hot dinner in the school canteen Mon-Fri.
Classic Plus: Basketball Canterbury is an historic university city, close to the *Maximum length of stay in Homestay is 27 nights Cambridge English B2 First beaches of the south coast and within easy reach of London. Fun to explore and easy to walk around, EXCURSIONS UK Education Taster Programme Canterbury is a safe and comfortable place to study. One full-day excursion per week is Classes take place at Stafford House Canterbury, The beautiful Medicine included. Destinations may include CATS College Canterbury and Canterbury College. moated Leeds Castle – a half London, Brighton or Cambridge. day excursion One half-day excursion per week is CANTERBURY option included, destinations may include Leeds Castle, Dover Castle or Chatham. QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? Optional Excursions can be booked to destinations such as Oxford, Windsor EVENING LOCAL Castle or Thorpe Park. ACTIVITIES VISIT AGES per week per week 11–18 years GROUPS & 15 7 2 (groups in residence) INDIVIDUALS HOURS of English lessons 12–18 years HALF DAY (groups in homestay) FULL DAY Excursion Excursions 14–17 years OR per week per week (individuals) 1 1 JUNIOR INTENSIVE AND CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH B2 FIRST PREPARATION COURSE SAMPLE PROGRAMME ACCOMMODATION 23 14–17 years HOURS HIGHLIGHT (First Certificate Course) Residential & Morning Afternoon Evening Homestay of Intensive Canterbury 14–17 years English lessons Cathedral Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation (Intensive English) Monday Placement Test & Induction Walking Tour of Canterbury City Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Learn English in Tuesday English Lessons English Lessons Welcome Disco or Drama Workshop the world famous Wednesday English Lessons Sports or Local Visit to Canterbury Cathedral International Night Cathedral City Thursday English Lessons English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Friday English Lessons English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Club Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London, Brighton or Cambridge (no entrance included) British Culture Evening Day in homestay or with Group Leader, or Sightseeing in Canterbury, or Optional Full Day Excursion Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn & Sunday (at extra cost - please book before arrival) e.g. Oxford & Christ Church College Board Games
JUNIOR CLASSIC COURSE SAMPLE PROGRAMME*
Morning Afternoon Evening Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Monday Placement Test & Induction Walking Tour of Canterbury City Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Tuesday English Lessons Included Half Day Excursion: Leeds Castle Welcome Disco or Drama Workshop Wednesday English Lessons Local Visit: Canterbury Cathedral International Night Thursday English Lessons Local Visit: St Augustine’s Abbey Beach Party Disco or Sports Friday English Lessons Sports or Swimming (by bus) Casino Night or English Conversation Club Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London or Cambridge (no entrance included) British Culture Evening Day in homestay or with Group Leader, Sports, on site activities or Sightseeing in Canterbury, or Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn & Sunday Optional Excursion (at extra cost - please book early) e.g. Thorpe Park Board Games
*In week 2 lessons will be in the afternoon
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow 20 all school rules as minors. 21 CHICHESTER CHICHESTER SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Walking Tour of Chichester & Cathedral Welcome Disco or Drama-Based Games Included Half Day Excursion: Brighton Pier & “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Quiz Tuesday English Lessons Beach Night Football, Tennis or Arts & Crafts e.g. Jewellery Wednesday English Lessons International Night Making Included Half Day Excursion: Portsmouth Thursday English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Club Walking Tour (no entrance included) “Mini Olympics” Competition or Drumming Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Workshop Chill out Evening – Films, popcorn & Chichester College is in a fantastic location Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat Cruise Board games just 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre. Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Sightseeing in Chichester, or Optional Full Day Excursion SCAN WITH ZAPPAR Sunday British Culture Evening CHICHESTER Chichester is a traditional English cathedral (at extra cost - please book before arrival) e.g. Windsor, Walking Tour & Windsor Castle city. It is only 20 minutes from both the COLLEGE Monday Local Visit: Fishbourne Roman Palace English Lessons Fancy Dress Disco or Arts and Crafts beach and the South Downs National Park. Included Half Day Excursion: Brighton Tuesday English Lessons Game Show Night ClassicClassic Course Course The campus has excellent facilities onsite, Royal Pavilion & The North Laine including a modern sports centre. Classes will Volleyball, Basketball or Talent Show Wednesday English Lessons “Chichester’s Got Talent!” Talent Show take place exclusively in the morning. Preparation Included Half Day Excursion: Worthing CHICHESTER Thursday English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity Walking Tour, Museum & Art Gallery “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports e.g. Mask Making Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Oxford, Walking Tour & Christ Church College EVENING LOCAL & Board Games ACTIVITIES VISIT Sunday Departure AGES GROUPS 7 per week 2 per week 10 - 17 Years ONLY
FULL DAY HALF DAY Fantastic 15 Excursions Excursion HOURS excursions to of English lessons per week per week 1 2 London, Oxford ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT or Bournemouth! Homestay Chichester Cathedral
EXCURSIONS One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include London, Oxford or Bournemouth. Two half-day excursions per week are included, destinations may include Brighton, Portsmouth, Worthing or Winchester. Optional Excursions can be booked to destinations such as Canterbury, Windsor Castle or Thorpe Park.
ACCOMMODATION
Chichester College offers residential accommodation with single en-suite rooms. Westgate Halls is on the campus and is 2 minutes’ walk from all of the college facilities.
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ACCOMMODATION
Residential accommodation is available on site and is split across a number of cosy and well equipped boarding houses. The college has a combination DOVER of single and shared accommodation COLLEGE all located around a central green. Each house has a spacious common room as Classic Course Dover College provides the perfect setting well as laundry facilities. for a learning adventure. Set around a Classic Plus: central green with stunning views of Dover Classic Course SCAN WITH ZAPPAR EXCURSIONS Sailing Castle and the English channel the school boasts excellent facilities. There is an indoor Visit the historic One full-day excursion per week is DOVER sports hall, extensive green, cricket and Dover Castle and included. Destinations may include volleyball nets as well as a dance studio see the famous London, Brighton and Windsor. Two half- White Cliffs that students can enjoy. day excursions per week are included, destinations may include Canterbury, Whitstable, Folkestone, Broadstairs, Leed Castle or Ashford Outlet. QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? Optional Excursions can be booked to destinations such as Oxford, Cambridge EVENING LOCAL or Thorpe Park. ACTIVITIES VISIT AGES GROUPS 7 per week 1 per week 8 - 16 Years ONLY DOVER SAMPLE PROGRAMME FULL DAY HALF DAY 15 Excursion Excursions Morning Afternoon Evening HOURS per week per week of English lessons 1 2 Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Walking Tour of Dover & Dover Castle Welcome Disco or Drama-Based Games Residential White Cliffs Included Half Day Excursion: Canterbury “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Quiz Tuesday English Lessons Walking Tour (no entrance) Night Football, Tennis or Arts & Crafts e.g. Jewellery Take watersport Wednesday English Lessons International Night Making lessons along the Included Half Day Excursion: Folkestone Casino Night or English Conversation beautiful Dover Thursday English Lessons coastline Walking Tour & Harbour (no entrance included) Club “Mini Olympics” Competition or Drumming Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Workshop Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat Cruise Popcorn & Board Games Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost - please Sunday British Culture Evening book before arrival) e.g. Oxford, Walking Tour & Christ Church College Monday Local Visit: The White Cliffs of Dover English Lessons Fancy Dress Disco or Drama Workshop Included Half Day Excursion: Broad- Tuesday stairs Walking Tour & Beach (no English Lessons Game Show Night entrance included) Volleyball, Basketball or Talent Show Wednesday English Lessons “Dover’s Got Talent!” Talent Show Preparation Included Half Day Excursion: Leeds Thursday English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity Castle “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports Crafts e.g. Mask Making Chill Out Evening including Films, Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Brighton, Walking Tour & The Royal Pavilion Popcorn & Board Games Sunday Departure
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Take part in traditional Scottish activities EDINBURGH Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is an NAPIER UNIVERSITY ancient city with glorious views of the sea Edinburgh Explorer and hills and endless medieval alleyways and Classic Course Georgian streets to explore. Its many famous Programme tourist attractions include the Royal Mile, the medieval Old Town (overlooked by the famous castle), Holyrood Palace and many excellent museums. Edinburgh is also a fantastic shopping centre with the range of cafés and ENDINBURGH restaurants you would expect from a major international city.
QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED?
AGES GROUPS EDINBURGH SAMPLE PROGRAMME 10-18 years* ONLY
Morning Afternoon Evening 1 Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Sightseeing Visit: The Royal Mile & Entry to ACCOMMODATION Monday English Lessons Ceilidh (Traditional Scottish Dancing) ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Edinburgh Castle Residential Edinburgh Castle Sightseeing Tour: The Scottish Parliament, Residential accommodation is in Napier University’s Bainfield rooms. All Tuesday English Lessons Casino Night or Drama Workshop Holyrood Park & Climb to Arthur’s Seat rooms are single en-suite and are arranged in apartments with a kitchen/ Sports or Arts & Crafts e.g Jewellery common room area. The accommodation is a short walk from the school. Wednesday English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities WHAT’S INCLUDED? Making Sightseeing Tour: The Water of Leith, Dean Thursday English Lessons International Night Village & National Gallery of Modern Art Sightseeing Visit: Harry Potter in Beach Party Disco or English Conversation Friday English Lessons 15 Edinburgh Club Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn HOURS Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Glasgow, Walking Tour & Glasgow Science Centre of English lessons & Board Games Sightseeing in Edinburgh, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost) e.g. Loch Ness & Sunday British Culture Evening Boat Cruise Sightseeing Tour: The University of Monday English Lessons Ceilidh (Traditional Scottish Dancing) Edinburgh Sightseeing Tour: Edinburgh Old Town & Tuesday English Lessons Ghost Walk FULL DAY EVENING National Museum of Scotland Excursion ACTIVITIES Wednesday Sports or Drama Workshop English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities per week per week 1 6 EXCURSIONS Sightseeing Tour: Calton Hill & National Thursday English Lessons “Edinburgh’s Got Talent!” Talent Show Monument One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include Glasgow, Loch Sightseeing Tour: Princes Street Gardens & Masked Ball Disco or English Conversation Friday English Lessons SIGHTSEEING VISITS Lomond & Stirling or Dundee & St Andrews. Four half-day sightseeing tours around the Scottish National Gallery Club per week Edinburgh are also included per week. Optional Excursions can be booked to destinations Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn 4 such as Loch Ness, New Lanark, or York by train. Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Loch Lomond, Boat Cruise & Shopping in Stirling & Board Games Sunday Departure *18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow 26 all school rules as minors. 27 LONDON BLOOMSBURY BLOOMSBURY SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening Sunday Arrival, Induction & Local Orientation Group Leader-Led Activities Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Sightseeing Tour: Westminster area Group Leader-Led Activities Tuesday English Lessons Visit: The British Museum Sports in the Park Sightseeing Tour: The West End, Piccadilly Wednesday English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities Circus & Leicester Square CATS COLLEGE Thursday English Lessons Visit: London Science Museum Disco Friday English Lessons Sightseeing Tour: Covent Garden Group Leader-Led Activities CATS College London is a modern, well-equipped Chill-out Evening including Films, Popcorn boarding school located in the heart of Central Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Cambridge, Walking Tour & Kings College LONDON & Board Games London in the district of Bloomsbury. The school Group Leader-Led Activities, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost) e.g. Windsor, Sunday Group Leader-Led Activities London Explorer Programme boasts some of the finest teaching facilities in Walking Tour & Windsor Castle the capital city, whilst being within easy reach Sightseeing Tour: Thames Walk, Tower of London Academic Explorer Programme Monday English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities Classic Course of all of the exciting attractions London has to London & Tower Bridge (no entrance) offer. At Bloomsbury we run the London Explorer Quiz Night e.g. “Who Wants to be a Bloomberg Business Advantage Tuesday Visit: The Natural History Museum English Lessons Programme which includes, each week: 15 hours of Millionnaire?” Sightseeing Tour: Buckingham Palace (no Run in conjunction English lessons, one full-day excursion (by coach), Wednesday English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities with CATS London entrance) & Royal Parks see page 66 for 5 sightseeing tours around London (on foot or by LONDONmore details Visit: Trafalgar Square & the National Thursday English Lessons Disco tube), 3 evening activities and weekly travelcards. Gallery Sightseeing Tour: Oxford Street & Regent Friday English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities Street QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Brighton Walking Tour & The Royal Pavilion Team Games
EVENING SIGHTSEEING Sunday Departure ACTIVITIES VISITS per week per week AGES GROUPS & 3 5 12 - 18 Years* 15 INDIVIDUALS 5 sightseeing (groups residential) HOURS of English lessons FULL DAY HALF DAY visits per week Excursion Excursions allow students to 12-17 Years per week per week (groups premium 1 1 get a real taste for residential) London ACCOMMODATION TRAVEL CARDS 14-17 Years Homestay & HIGHLIGHT (homestay groups) Residential Central London
ACCOMMODATION Excellent en-suite accommodation is offered in two locations: Premier House (single and twin en-suite) a few steps away from the school, and Piccadilly Court (single and twin en-suite), a short tube journey. Both options are modern and well equipped, with stylish communal areas featuring sofas, flat-screen TVs, pool tables and table football. EXCURSIONS
One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include Cambridge, Brighton or Canterbury. Five half-day sightseeing tours around London are also included per week. Optional Excursions can be booked to destinations such as Oxford, Windsor Castle or Thorpe Park.
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow 28 all school rules as minors. 29 LONDON BLOOMSBURY
ACCOMMODATION The British Mueum is CATS College London is a modern, just 5 minutes walk well-equipped boarding school in the from the school. heart of Central London. Residential accommodation is in a refurbished, modern townhouse with single and London twin room bedrooms all with ensuite This is a demanding academic programme, bathrooms. There are common rooms, focussing on intercultural communicative ACADEMIC study facilities and WiFi access success in English, with outcomes focused throughout. EXPLORER on the successful communication of group work objectives through the acquisition of EXCURSIONS presentation skills. The course takes place at Excursions have academic and cultural ProgrammeCATS COLLEGE CATS College London, on Bloomsbury Square. learning objectives that will inform and Half-day activities are tied in to learning inspire the academic programme as well objectives enabling learning outside the as familiarising students with one of the classroom to combine with exploring the great Experience the iconic world’s greatest cities. Evening activities city of London. ACADEMIC city of London through are energetic, social and pure fun - our carefully designed highlights are a West End Musical, Disco explorer activity and “Freejumping” trampolining event. QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? programme. Weekend Excursions are stimulating with a mix of exploration and learning. EVENING ACTIVITIES ACADEMIC EXPLORER SAMPLE PROGRAMME per week AGES INDIVIDUALS 4/5 TRAVEL CARDS INCLUDED 14 - 17 Years ONLY Morning Afternoon Evening small groups (max 10) Getting to know you and Sunday Arrivals/ check in Orientation & Welcome party 20 FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING speaking assessments HOURS Excursion VISITS of English lessons Project Set Up and Course Academic Note Taking and British Museum and the Oxygen Freejumping - per week per week Monday HIGHLIGHT ACCOMMODATION 1 4 Goals Project Team Creation University of London trampoline park Homestay Central London Team Meetings: Functional Conflict Resolution: Roleplays Imperial War Museum and the Tuesday Bowling Language and Role Plays and Language Development Holocaust Exhibition Presentation Skills: Mini Presentations and Project The London Eye and Southbank Wednesday Aristotle’s 7 Rules of Free evening Development Walking Tour Rhetoric Scientific Curiosities Tour - The Academic Research: Skills & Being Persuasive: Functional Thursday Wellcome Collection and the Welcome Disco Writing with Impact Language and Debating British Library Presenting Project Progress: Westminster Walking Tour Review of the week & note Friday Content & language review & - including entrance to Ukelele workshop taking test development Westminster Abbey
Saturday Full Day Excursion: Cambridge & Walking Tour Project group work and relaxing
Sunday Full Day Excursion: Thorpe Park Project group work
The South Kensington Museums Presenting the weekend- Speaking as Performance: Monday - Natural History, Science and Ice Skating Setting Week 2 Objectives Pronunciation and Collocations V&A museums Debating roles- chairing, Team Building: What Makes a Tuesday Free Afternoon Musical Theatre in the West End proposing, seconding Good Team? Intercultural Interviewing: Roleplay Wednesday Camden Town Markets Free evening Communication University Entrance Interview Presentation Practice and Exploring socio-cultural National Gallery & surroundings Paparazzi Challenge and Final Thursday Coaching- bringing all the Norms: Culture-is Anything (China Town, Leicester Square, Presentation Preparation skills together Universal? Trafalgar Square) Project Finale- Groups Feedback: Round-Up and Friday Madame Tussauds Leaving Party Present Final Projects Review
Saturday Check Out Departure 30 31 LONDON UXBRIDGE
World class sports facilities ACCOMMODATION on campus Residential accommodation onsite, with single en-suite rooms furnished to a high standard. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available. Sports UXBRIDGE facilities include two large sports halls, sports fields and tennis courts. BRUNEL UNIVERSITY Brunel University occupies a modern and spacious campus, WiFi is available onsite. Classic Course 15 minutes’ walk from the lively town of Uxbridge, West London. The campus has some of the finest sports facilities SCAN WITH ZAPPAR Classic Course in the country – which often host world-class athletes, EXCURSIONS including the British, US and Jamaican athletics teams. All One full-day excursion per week is classrooms, leisure facilities and accommodation are of a very included. Destinations may include high standard. As well as a range of on-campus amenities, Brighton, Windsor Castle or Cambridge. UXBRIDGE New canteen students benefit from their proximity to Central London, with Two half-day excursions per week are facilities all the major attractions being easily accessible by tube. included, destinations may include London, Oxford or Museums in London. Optional Excursions can be booked to QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? destinations such as Canterbury, Bath or Thorpe Park.
HOURS EVENING of English lessons ACTIVITIES AGES GROUPS 7 per week 10 - 18 Years* 15 ONLY UXBRIDGE SAMPLE PROGRAMME FULL DAY HALF DAY Excursion Excursions Morning Afternoon Evening 1per week 2 per week Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome evening & Ice Breaker Activities ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Walking Tour of Uxbridge Town & Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Welcome Disco or Drama based Games Residential London Museums Shopping Centre Included Half Day Excursion: London “Who wants to be a Millionnaire?” Quiz Tuesday English Lessons Walking Tour (no entrance included) Night Wednesday English Lessons Football, Tennis or Drumming Workshop International Night Included Half Day Excursion: London & Thursday English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Club The Science Museum “Mini Olympics” Competition or Arts & Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Crafts e.g. Jewellery Making Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Brighton, Walking Tour & The Royal Pavilion & Board Games Onsite Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Shopping in Uxbridge, or Optional Full Day Sunday British Culture Night Excursion (at extra cost) e.g. Canterbury, Walking Tour & Canterbury Cathedral Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g. Monday Volleyball, Badminton or Drama Workshop English Lessons Graffiti Design Included Half Day Excursion: Oxford Tuesday English Lessons Game Show Night Walking Tour (no entrance included) Rugby, Basketball or Talent Show Wednesday English Lessons “Uxbridge’s Got Talent!” Talent Show Preparation Included Half Day Excursion: London & Thursday English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity The British Museum Situated on the “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts modern, spacious Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports e.g. Mask Making Brunel University Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn campus Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Windsor, Walking Tour & Windsor Castle & Board Games Sunday Departure
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow 32 all school rules as minors. 33 MALVERN MALVERN SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Walking Tour of Malvern Town & Malvern Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Welcome Disco or Drama based Games Hills Included Half Day Excursion: Cheltenham Tuesday English Lessons “Who wants to be a Millionnaire?” Quiz Night Walking Tour (no entrance included) Football, Tennis or Arts & Crafts e.g. Wednesday English Lessons International Night Jewellery Making Included Half Day Excursion: MALVERN Thursday English Lessons Stratford-upon-Avon, Walking Tour & Casino Night or English Conversation Club ST.JAMES Shakespeare’s Birthplace Malvern St James is a leading private boarding school “Mini Olympics” Competition or Drama Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Classic Course located in the centre of the historic spa town of Workshop Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn & Malvern in Worcestershire, near to Oxford and Bath. Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London & Walking Tour (with late return) Classic Plus: Art Board Games SCAN WITH ZAPPAR Surrounded by the Cotswolds and rolling Malvern Classic Course Onsite Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Sightseeing in Malvern, or Optional Full Day Classic Plus: Drama Sunday British Culture Night Hills, famous for its healing waters, the town has been Excursion (at extra cost) e.g. Bath, Walking Tour & The Roman Baths popular with visitors for hundreds of years. Visitors can Local Visit: Great Malvern Priory (church) or Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g. Graffiti Monday Lessons experience a town of beautiful Georgian architecture Malvern Museum of Local History Design with an array of shops, cafés, restaurants, cinemas and Included Half Day Excursion: Worcester MALVERN Tuesday Lessons Game Show Night theatres, as well as a traditionally British atmosphere. Walking Tour (no entrance included) Rugby, Basketball or Talent Show Wednesday Lessons “Malvern’s Got Talent!” Talent Show Preparation Included Half Day Excursion: Birmingham & Thursday Lessons Murder Mystery Activity QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? The Bullring Shopping Centre “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts Friday Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports e.g. Mask Making EVENING HOURS Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn & Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Oxford, Walking Tour & Christ Church College of English lessons ACTIVITIES Board Games AGES GROUPS per week 8 - 17 Years 7 15 Sunday Departure ONLY
FULL DAY HALF DAY Excursion Excursions Classic Plus: Art per week per week 1 2 studios - part of ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT the extensive Residential Oxford, London and Stratford-upon-Avon facilities at Malvern
ACCOMMODATION
Residential accommodation is onsite, in small boarding houses. There is a mixture of single and twin rooms and small dormitories, with shared bathroom facilities. Each house has a common room with television, as well as laundry facilities.
EXCURSIONS
One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include London, Oxford or Cardiff. Two half-day excursions per week are included, destinations may include
34 35 OAKHAM Oakham offers a wide range of courses and activities OAKHAM SCHOOL Founded in 1584, Oakham School has established a reputation for academic and sporting excellence. Classic Course The school buildings are located in very attractive Classic Plus: Adventure Activities surroundings around the town centre. Oakham itself Classic Course is a beautiful market town in the countryside, near Video Game Coding Cambridge and close to a fantastic reservoir for RidingOAKHAM watersports. QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED?
AGES GROUPS 8 - 17 Years (groups) & INDIVIDUALS OAKHAM SAMPLE PROGRAMME 12 - 17 Years (individuals) Morning Afternoon Evening 1 Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Welcome Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g. ACCOMMODATION Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Walking Tour of Oakham Town Jewellery Making ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Residential accommodation is onsite, in small boarding houses. Most rooms are Included Half Day Excursion: Rutland “Who wants to be a Millionnaire?” Quiz Residential London & Tuesday English Lessons Cambridge visits singles, twins or small dormitories with shared bathroom facilities. Most houses Water (Raft Building Activity) Night have their own individual common room; others have use of a shared room with Wednesday English Lessons Football, Tennis or Drama Worskhop International Night television, as well as laundry facilities and WiFi. Sports facilities onsite include an “Mini Olympics” Competition or WHAT’S INCLUDED? Thursday English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Club indoor swimming pool, sports hall, tenniscourts and sports fields. Drumming Workshop Included Half Day Excursion: Stamford Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Walking Tour (no entrance included) Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London Walking Tour (with late return) 15 & Board Games HOURS of English lessons Onsite Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Sightseeing in Oakham, or Optional Full Day Sunday British Culture Evening Excursion (at extra cost) e.g. Oxford, Walking Tour & Christ Church College Local Visit: Oakham Castle or Rutland Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g. Monday English Lessons County Museum Graffiti Design Included Half Day Excursion: Nottingham, Tuesday English Lessons Game show Night Walking Tour & Robin Hood Experience Rugby, Basketball or Talent Show FULL DAY EVENING Wednesday English Lessons “Oakham’s Got Talent!” Talent Show Preparation Excursion ACTIVITIES per week per week EXCURSIONS “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts 1 7 Thursday English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity e.g. Mask Making One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include London, Included Half Day Excursion: Melton Cambridge or Warwick Castle. Two half-day excursions per week are included, Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports Mowbray & Leicester Walking Tour HALF DAY destinations may include Rutland Water, Stamford, Nottingham, Birmingham, Excursions Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn Melton Mowbray, Leicester or Peterborough. Optional Excursions can be booked to Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Cambridge, Walking Tour & Kings College 2 per week & Board Games destinations such as Oxford, Birmingham or Alton Towers. Sunday Departure
36 37 WOODCOTE SAMPLE PROGRAMME WOODCOTE Morning Afternoon Evening Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Welcome Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g. Jewellery Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Walking Tour of Woodcote Village Making Included Half Day Excursion: Oxford Walking “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Tuesday English Lessons Tour (no entrance included) Quiz Night Wednesday English Lessons Football, Tennis or Drumming Workshop International Night Included Half Day Excursion: Reading & The Thursday English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Club Oracle Shopping Centre THE ORATORY “Mini Olympics” Competition or Woodcote is a thriving village with a good range Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports SCHOOL Drama Workshop of local amenities. The very impressive Oratory Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn & Saturday Included Full Day Excursion:London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat Cruise School stands in extensive park-like grounds with Board Games Classic Course Activities e.g. Sports Day or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost - please book before manicured gardens to the east of the main village Sunday British Culture Night arrival) e.g. Canterbury, Walking Tour & Cathedral and has outstanding facilities. On site art centre, Red Stars Football School SCAN WITH ZAPPAR Volleyball, Badminton or Circus Skills Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g Graffiti golf course, basketball, indoor swimming pool, Monday English Lessons Classic Course Workshop Design Classic Plus: Drama tennis courts (grass and normal), real tennis and Included Half Day Excursion: Windsor, Walking Tuesday English Lessons Game Show Night Classic Plus: Tennis cricket pitch. On-site catering and large dining Tour & Windsor Castle room. The village has good road connections with Wednesday Rugby, Basketball or Talent Show Preparation English Lessons “Woodcote’s Got Talent!” Talent Show easy access for Reading, Henley and Oxford and Included Half Day Excursion: Winchester ORATORY within easy travelling distance of London. Thursday English Lessons Murder Mystery Night Walking Tour (no entrance included) “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts e.g Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports Mark Making QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn & Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Cambridge, Walking Tour & Kings College Board Games Sunday Departure HOURS EVENING of English lessons ACTIVITIES AGES GROUPS & 15 7 per week 8-17 Years INDIVIDUALS (groups) Learn from 12-17 Years FULL DAY HALF DAY footballing (individuals) Excursion Excursions legends at per week 10-17 Years 1 2 per week the Red Star’s (Red Stars HIGHLIGHT Football School individuals) London, Oxford & Windsor visits
ACCOMMODATION
Excellent residential student accommodation, furnished to a high standard and located on campus. Most rooms are single, with some twin and small dormitories with shared bathrooms. Common room space on each floor.
EXCURSIONS
One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include London, Cambridge or Brighton. Two half-day excursions per week are included, destinations may include Oxford, Reading, Windsor Castle, Winchester or Aylesbury. Optional Excursions can be booked to destinations such as Canterbury, Bath or Thorpe Park. 38 39 YORK Queen Ethelburga’s College excellent ACCOMMODATION facilities Residential accommodation onsite, in recently refurbished bedrooms, with a maximum of 4 beds in each room. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S TV and telephone. Facilities include large common rooms on each floor with televisions, well-equipped kitchens, COLLEGE Queen Ethelburga’s College is one of the finest and best a weekly laundry service, a café and Classic Course known private boarding schools in the UK, furnished and computer room onsite. equipped to a very high standard. The school has a variety of SCAN WITH ZAPPAR Classic Course recreational facilities, including a superb new indoor games EXCURSIONS centre containing iPads, Xboxes, PlayStations, over 3000 One full-day excursion per week is included. computer games and DVDs. The campus covers over 100 Destinations may include Manchester, acres and includes a walled ‘secret’ garden and excellent Beamish & Durham or The Lake District. UXBRIDGE Extensive Two half-day excursions per week are sports facilities. It is near to York, a beautiful medieval city recreational which is full of attractions and sites of interest. included, destinations may include York, facilities Leeds, Harrogate or Knaresborough. throughout Optional Excursions can be booked to QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? destinations such as Liverpool, Edinburgh or Alton Towers.
HOURS EVENING of English lessons ACTIVITIES AGES GROUPS 7 per week 8 - 18 Years* 15 ONLY YORK SAMPLE PROGRAMME FULL DAY HALF DAY Excursion Excursions Morning Afternoon Evening 1per week 2 per week Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Football, Tennis or Drumming Workshop Welcome Disco or Drama based Games Residential IndoorWhite gamesCliffs centre Included Half Day Excursion: York Walking “Who wants to be a Millionnaire?” Quiz Tuesday English Lessons Tour & York Minster (Cathedral) Night Volleyball, Badminton or Arts & Crafts e.g. Wednesday English Lessons International Night Jewellery Making Included Half Day Excursion:Harrogate Thursday English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Club Walking Tour (no entrance included) “Mini Olympics” Competition or Drama Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Workshop Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Manchester, Walking Tour & Old Trafford Stadium Tour & Board Games Onsite Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost) Sunday British Culture Evening e.g. Liverpool Walking Tour and the Beatles Story Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g. Monday Baseball, Table Tennis or Drama Workshop English Lessons Graffiti Design Included Half Day Excursion: York City Tuesday English Lessons Game Show Night Walls Walk & Jorvik Viking Centre Rugby, Basketball or Talent Show Wednesday English Lessons “York’s Got Talent!” Talent Show Preparation Included Half Day Excursion: Leeds Thursday English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity Walking Tour (no entrance included) “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports e.g. Mask Making The campus Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn covers over 100 Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Beamish Living Museum & Shopping in Durham & Board Games acres Sunday Departure
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow 40 all school rules as minors. 41 BOSTON BOSTON SAMPLE PROGRAMME Morning Afternoon Evening Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Included Half Day Excursion: Boston Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Freedom Trail & Quincy Market Music Quiz Tuesday English Lessons Sports e.g. Basketball or Arts & Crafts Game Show Night Included Half Day Excursion: Harvard Wednesday English Lessons University Tour & Cambridge area Sports Tournaments
CATS COLLEGE Thursday English Lessons Sports e.g. Field Games or Improv International Night Workshop CATS Academy Boston is a leading high school Friday English Lessons Included Half Day Excursion: Newbury Disco Dance Party located on a new campus in the leafy suburb Street Shopping & Copley Square Tour BOSTON Chill Out Evening including Movies, of Braintree. It is located just 10 miles from Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Canobie Lake Park Popcorn & Board Games downtown Boston and 10 miles from the beach! Classic Course Onsite Activities e.g. ‘Mini Olympics’, or Optional Full Day Excursion Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts and Sunday (at extra cost -please book before arrival) American Culture Evening & Trivia Night ClassicSTEM Course one of the oldest cities in the United States, Monday Included Half Day Excursion: Salem & English Lessons Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Ivy League Programme founded in 1630. Witch Hunt Museum Boston is an international centre of higher Tuesday Mini-Olymipics or Arts & Crafts English Lessons Team Building exercises education, featuring prestigious institutions such Wednesday Included Half Day Excursion: MIT Tour English Lessons Fashion Show Run in conjunction as Harvard University and MIT, and over 250,000 with CATS Boston. Thursday Sports e.g. Fitness Class or Drama English Lessons “Boston’s Got Talent!” Talent & Karaoke BOSTONSee page 66 for students from all over the world study here. Workshop Show more details Included Half Day Excursion: Boston Friday Science Museum & Shopping English Lessons Disco Dance Party Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Newport, Rhode Island & Board Games
EVENING Sunday Departure ACTIVITIES per week HIGHLIGHT AGES GROUPS & 7 Harvard University Our activity 9 - 17 Years INDIVIDUALS (Groups) programme 12-17 Years showcases the best of (Individuals) 15 FULL DAY HALF DAY 14–18 years HOURS Excursion Excursions Boston, the capital of of English lessons (Ivy Leadership per week per week Programme and ACCOMMODATION 1 3 Massachusetts. STEM Course) Residential
ACCOMMODATION Residential accommodation onsite in new, modern, air-conditioned single en-suite bedrooms. There are common rooms, computer rooms and modern study facilities, as well as WiFi available in all buildings. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available.
EXCURSIONS One full day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include Boston, New York and Six Flags Theme Park. Three half day excursions per week are also included, destinations may include the Yale Planetarium,Yale Gallery, CT Science Center, Clinton Crossing Outlets, Stamford Mall or Brownstone
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow Park. Optional excursions can also be 42 all school rules as minors. booked. 43 LOS ANGELES Explore the City of Angels, Beverley Hills, Hollywood, Zuma Beach, Santa Monica and much more! LOS Located at the famous California State University, ANGELES the Channel Islands Campus is situated in Camarillo in California, just an hour from Classic Course downtown Los Angeles and only half an hour away from Malibu and the beautiful golden sands of Zuma Beach. Each week is packed with excursions LOS ANGELES to the city center and surrounding areas.
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AGES GROUPS & 13–18 years INDIVIDUALS (individuals) 13–18 years (groups) LOS ANGELES SAMPLE PROGRAMME ACCOMMODATION Morning Afternoon Evening ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Anacapa Residence: Residential accommodation onsite in single rooms with a suite- Residential Hollywood style shared bathroom (two students share one bathroom). Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation
Santa Cruz Residence: The rooms feature twin beds. There are 2 rooms in each suite Included Half Day Excursion: Malibu Zuma Monday Placement Test & Campus Tour Sunset Hike WHAT’S INCLUDED? unit and each suite has one bathroom. Bathroom/Student ratio: 1:4. Beach Tuesday Included Full Day Excursion: Downtown LA & The Griffith Observatory Ice Cream Social
Wednesday English Lessons English Lessons Scavenger Hunt
15 Thursday Included Full Day Excursion: Getty Museum & The Grove Swimming On Campus HOURS of English lessons Friday English Lessons English Lessons Soccer & Volleyball
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Movie Night
Sunday Included Full Day Excursion: Beverley Hills & Hollywood Walk of Fame Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe
Included Half Day Excursion: Camarillo Monday English Lessons Swimming On Campus Shopping Outlets FULL DAY EVENING Excursions ACTIVITIES Tuesday Included Full Day Excursion: Venice Beach & Santa Monica Photography Challenge Hike per week per week 3 7 EXCURSIONS Wednesday English Lessons English Lessons Soccer & Volleyball
Three full day excursions per week, destinations may include Downtown LA, Getty Thursday Included Full Day Excursion: Santa Barbara Movie Night HALF DAY EXCURSIONS Museum & The Grove, Six Flags Theme Park, Beverley Hills & Hollywood, Venice Beach per week 2 & Santa Monica or Santa Barbara. One half day excursion per week is also included, Friday English Lessons English Lessons Music Party which may include Malibu Zuma Beach, Camarillo Outlets or Port Hueneme Beach. Included Half Day Excursion: Burbank / Saturday Swimming On Campus Farewell Party Burbank Town Center
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow all school rules as minors. 44 45 NEW HAVEN NEW HAVEN SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation
Monday Placement Test & Induction “Flight” Trampoline Park Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities
Cultural Workshops then Yale Art Gallery Chill Out Evening e.g. Movie Night or Board Tuesday English Lessons or Sports & Games Games YALE Wednesday English Lessons Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Biking (dinner out; late return) Cultural Workshops then Connecticut Thursday English Lessons Disco or Karaoke This centre is based at one of America’s most Science Center or Peabody Museum UNIVERSITY prestigious Ivy League universities. Founded in Friday English Lessons Six Flags Amusement Park or Lake Compounce (dinner out; late return) 1701, Yale University’s 260-acre campus offers Classic Course a peaceful and well-equipped environment for Saturday Full Day Excursion: Boston & Walking Tour (no entrance; dinner out; late return) study. With its Gothic-style buildings, historic SCAN WITH ZAPPAR Sunday Free Day with Group Leader (or for individual students, Free Day with Staff), or Optional Full-Day Excursion (at extra cost) libraries and wide green lawns, Yale University “Prime Climb” Indoor Climbing Center or Monday English Lessons Ice Breaker Activities with New Students provides students with the ideal location for “Cosmic” Ten Pin Bowling their study holiday. This university campus Cultural Workshops then Yale Center for Chill Out Evening e.g. Movie Night or Board Tuesday English Lessons forms the heart of New Haven, a bustling and British Art or Sports & Games Games
YALE UNIVERSITYhistoric city situated mid-way between Boston Wednesday English Lessons Hammonasset Beach (dinner out; late return) and New York. Cultural Workshops then Mystic Seaport or Thursday English Lessons Talent Show or International Night Norwalk Aquarium QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? Friday English Lessons Brownstone Park (dinner out; late return) Saturday Full Day Excursion: New York City & Walking Tour (no entrance; dinner out; late return) EVENING ACTIVITIES Sunday Departure per week HIGHLIGHT AGES GROUPS & 7 New York & Boston 13 - 17 Years INDIVIDUALS (Groups) See the iconic sights of the ‘Big Apple’ on our 14-17 Years 15 FULL DAY HALF DAY (Individuals) HOURS Excursion Excursions walking tour of New of English lessons ACCOMMODATION 1 per week 3 per week York City, included as a Residential full day excursion.
ACCOMMODATION
Residential accommodation onsite in one of the colleges of Yale University, housing single and twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities and cosy communal areas. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available. There is a computer room onsite, as well as WiFi available. Sports facilities onsite include an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, basketball courts and sports fields.
EXCURSIONS
One full day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include Boston, New York and Six Flags Theme Park. Three half day excursions per week are also included, destinations may include the Yale Planetarium,Yale Gallery, CT Science Center, Clinton Crossing Outlets, Stamford Mall or Brownstone Park. 46 47 CALGARY
ACCOMMODATION Stafford House Calagary offers bright Our Calgary centre offers homestay and modern facilities. accommodation with the opportunity to live as part of a Canadian family STAFFORD HOUSE and to practice English outside of the Ideal for students who love the outdoors, classroom. Hot lunches are provided Calgary is surrounded by some of the most Mon-Fri by local catering, other meals CALGARY breathtaking natural beauty in the world. are provided by the family. The city is filled with exceptionally friendly Classic Course people who know just how to make you feel welcome! Our school is located in the main EXCURSIONS business district, in a ‘no pay’ train zone, which international students love. It is also close to One full day excursion per week is Calgary Tower, the Calgary Central Library, a included. Destinations may include CALGARY huge indoor shopping complex, a unique indoor Banff National Park, Big Falls tour, or tropical park, theatres, cinemas & restaurants. Our students can a Stampedes Football game. One half enjoy river rafting as day excursion per week is included. part of our 2 week Destinations may include Calgary Calagary activity Tower, Reader Rock Garden, Bow River QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? programme. rafting, Scottsman Hill or the Zoo. Other excursions can also be booked. EVENING ACTIVITIES per week AGES GROUPS ONLY 2 CALGARY TRANSIT PASS 12 - 17 Years INCLUDED CALGARY SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening 15 FULL DAY HALF DAY HOURS Excursion Excursion Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Evening with Hosts of English lessons per week HIGHLIGHT ACCOMMODATION 1 1 per week Banff Homestay Monday Downtown Tour & Calgary Tower Placement Test & Induction Lesson Evening with Hosts National Park Tuesday Soccer on Price Island Park English Lessons Evening with Hosts
Included Half Day Excursion: Rocky Wednesday English Lessons Calgary Night Market Mountain Tour - Bragg Creek
Thursday Central Library Tour English Lessons Evening with Hosts
Friday Hiking in Fishcreek English Lessons Karaoke Party
Included Full Day Excursion: Canadian Rockies (Lake Moraine, Lake Louise, Banff Town, Saturday Evening with Hosts Two Jack Lake)
Sunday Day with Host Families or Optional Excursions (Cobbs Calgary’s Adventure Park) Evening with Hosts
Monday River Rafting English Lessons Evening with Hosts
Tuesday Scottsman Hill & Stampede Grounds English Lessons Evening with Hosts
Included Half Day Excursion: Olds College Wednesday English Lessons Film Night – Working Ranch and Farm McDougall Center Tour & Queens Thursday English Lessons Evening with Hosts Representative
Friday Calgary Zoo English Lessons Escape Room
Included Full Day Excursion: Drumheller (Dinosaur Capital of the World, Hoodoos Saturday Evening with Hosts Canyon & Valley)
Sunday Departure or day with hosts
48 49 TORONTO YORK UNIVERSITY SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Welcome Evening
Monday Campus Tour & Scavenger Hunt Placement Test & Induction Lesson Canadian Culture night
Tuesday English Lessons Included Half Day Excursion: CN Tower Movie night
Included Half Day Excursion: Distillery Wednesday English Lessons Team Games District Tour York University is a vibrant, modern school that YORK Thursday English Lessons Canadian Sports Day “Write a Song” Evening champions new ways of thinking and inclusivity. Included Half Day Excursion: Royal Ontario Friday English Lessons Bonfire & Make S’mores It is the third largest university in Canada, with Museum UNIVERSITY a wide range of facilities that host world-class Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Niagara Falls and Maid of the Mist Boat Tour Classic Course sporting events and academic conferences. York Onsite Activities e.g. Team Building Games, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost - prides itself on a modern experience, and all the Sunday Trivia Quiz Night please book before arrival) classrooms and accommodations are new and Included Half Day Excursion: Ripley’s Monday English Lessons Conversation club made for the 21st century. Aquarium of Canada With a shopping mall and subway at the centre Tuesday English Olympics Day English Lessons Video Game Tournaments YORK of the campus, York U is also very convenient for students who want to enjoy the best of university Wednesday Included Half Day Excursion: Casa Loma English Lessons Karaoke and Disco campus life, as well as quick access to downtown. Thursday Music in English English Lessons Poutine Party
Included Half Day Excursion: China Town & Friday English Lessons Stafford House World Cup UNIVESITYQUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? Kensington Market Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Canada’s Wonderland theme park EVENING Sunday Departure ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT per week GROUPS ONLY 6 Niagara Falls and Maid of the Mist AGES Boat Tour 10 - 17 Years Our students can (Residential) 15 FULL DAY SIGHT-SEEING experience the awe 14 - 17 Years HOURS (Homestay) Excursion TOURS inspiring Niagara Falls ACCOMMODATION of English lessons per week per week Residential & 1 3 on the Maid of Mist Homestay boat ride.
ACCOMMODATION
Residential accommodation onsite at Pond Road Residence, a new, modern, “green” building with single en-suite bedrooms, with two bedrooms sharing a kitchen and wash room. Free Wi-Fi and card-operated laundry facilities are available.
EXCURSIONS
One full day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include Niagara Falls, Canada’s Wonderland theme park or the Toronto Zoo. Three half day excursions per week are also included, destinations may include the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, The Royal Ontario Museum and a beach trip. Optional excursions can be booked to destinations such as 50 Ottawa, New York, and Quebec. 51 TORONTO There are a lot of exciting things to see and do in Toronto including a visit to CN Tower, Royal Ontario, Museum and Ripleys Aquarium...
STAFFORD HOUSE Toronto provides the best combination of big- city convenience with the safety and comfort of a TORONTO small town. It offers a wide range of artistic and Classic Course cultural activities, with an abundance of theatres, Classic Course concerts, museums and galleries. And of course the Toronto Zoo known for its interactive education and conservation activities. Our modern facilities have access to a shopping Mall with a food court, public ENDINBURGH library & parks nearby.
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AGES GROUPS 14 - 17 ONLY TORONTO SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening HIGHLIGHT ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION Niagara Falls and Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Evening with Host Family Homestay Maid of the Mist Our Toronto centre offers homestay accommodation, with the opportunity Boat Tour to live as part of a local family and to speak English outside of the Monday Campus Tour & Scavenger Hunt Placement Test & Induction Lesson Evening with Host Family
classroom. Hot lunches are provided Mon-Fri in the buildings food court, Tuesday English Lessons Included Half Day Excursion: CN Tower Evening with Host Family while all other meals are provided by the host family. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Included Half Day Excursion: Distillery Wednesday English Lessons Evening with Host Family District Tour
Thursday English Lessons Canadian Sports Day Evening with Host Family
Included Half Day Excursion: Royal Ontario Friday English Lessons Evening with Host Family 15 Museum HOURS of English lessons Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Niagara Falls and Maid of the Mist Boat Tour
Onsite Activities e.g. Team Building Games, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost - Sunday Evening with Host Family please book before arrival) Included Half Day Excursion: Ripley’s Monday English Lessons Evening with Host Family Aquarium of Canada
FULL DAY EVENING Tuesday English Olympics Day English Lessons Evening with Host Family Excursion ACTIVITIES per week Wednesday Included Half Day Excursion: Casa Loma English Lessons Evening with Host Family 1 3 per week EXCURSIONS Thursday Music in English English Lessons Evening with Host Family The course includes one full day excursion per week and destinations may include: Niagara Included Half Day Excursion: China Town & SIGHTSEEING VISITS Falls, Toronto Zoo or Canada’s Wonderland Theme Park. Students will also take part in three Friday English Lessons Evening with Host Family Kensington Market per week half day excursions or local visits per week; destinations may include: CN Tower, Art Gallery 3 Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Canada’s Wonderland theme park of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum or Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Sunday Departure
52 53 TAILOREDTAILORED GROUPSGROUPS SAMPLE TAILOR-MADE ALL YEAR ROUND COURSES ALL YEAR ROUND • We ran a “Shakespeare” one-week course that included seeing a couple of plays - preparing for them in class and putting on a performance.
• We run tailored exam preparation courses for Trinity GESE, Cambridge CAE and IELTS preparation for closed groups on short timeframes (2-4 weeks).
• We have had groups of teachers from Spain, Italy and China who took part in morning “refresher” General English THE SPIRT OF STUDY TAILOR MADE COURSES TO CUSTOM EXPERIENCES classes and “teaching methodology” HOLIDAYS ALL YEAR ROUND SUIT YOUR NEEDS DESIGNED TO THE DETAIL afternoon classes.
At Study Holidays we strive to capture Whether your group is looking for Alongside the course content, we can • We also run The World of Work that summer feeling - all year round. specialised course content for academic, offer a bespoke calendar of cultural (Alternanza Scuola Lavoro) - a course In addition to our renowned summer cultural or professional purposes, and social activities, meal plans (with which allows participants to improve programmes, we are also well known for we work with you to understand your specific dietary requirements if required) their business communication skills our bespoke year-round courses and we requirements and objectives, and use and assistance with particular travel and interact confidently and effectively deliver tailor-made package programmes that understanding to design a highly arrangements and accommodation in a number of different professional for groups from 1-4 weeks, designed effective teaching programme. types, ensuring that every aspect of your situations. Students will search, apply according to the needs and interests of experience is tailored to your needs and and interview for job roles as well as each group. expectations. explore the rules, regulations, protocol and jargon of the modern workplace. SAMPLE PROGRAMME
MORNING LUNCH AFTERNOON DINNER EVENING
With family or in Arrival and Local Orientation Free evening SUNDAY residence
Placement Test With family or in Hot lunch Orientation tour Free evening MONDAY and Induction residence
With family or in Hot lunch Project work Social evening TUESDAY residence
Half-day With family or in Hot lunch Free evening WEDNESDAY excursion residence English With family or in THURSDAY Tuition Hot lunch Project work Social evening (3 Hours per residence day) With family or in Hot lunch Local visit Free evening FRIDAY residence
Full day excursion options to London, Cambridge, Oxford With family or in Free evening SATURDAY and Brighton residenceMake lifelong friends at Study Holidays! SUNDAY Departure
54 55 FIVE PARTS TO A PERFECT LEARNING DAY
1. LESSONS 2.TEACHER TUTORIALS 3.PROJECT WORK VIRTUALVIRTUAL LESSONSLESSONS (ONE TO ONE)
Our online lessons are specially designed A great way to catch up with your tutor to Project work is a great way for students ALLALL YEARYEAR ROUNDROUND to target students’ communicative discuss your progress, receive targeted error to make their own choices about what competencies & maximise the benefits of correction & talk about what you would like they learn, involving different skills and the online multi-lingual classroom. Each to learn in the future. Your teacher will be promoting creativity. Project work can day will be centred around a topic & will well qualified to assist you in your English cater for a wide range of learning styles use our tried & tested structure: the first language learning journey & help you really and personalities and allows students two lessons will focus on new vocabulary make the most out of your course with to develop both their research and which will be used in practical & fun ways us. They will be able to give you plenty of presentation skills. Projects are usually in subsequent lessons. All materials have recommendations for ways to improve your completed in small groups and can be been designed exclusively for Stafford English both in the online classroom & presented in a variety of ways including: Our Tailor Made Virtual Programmes for Groups provide the perfect environment to improve your English, havefun House & breakout rooms will encourage during everyday life. wall displays, blogs, short films, and pair and group work. magazine or newspaper articles. and learn new skills.
Dynamic, interactive, informative and culturally integrated lessons will motivate students and enable them to build their confidence from the comfort and safety of their own home. One-to-one time spent with a tutor will provide a great opportunity to discuss your progress and learning needs, while activities will provide fun and energy to brighten your day. 4.ACTIVITIES 5.HOMEWORK
A Stafford House online activity will provide The Stafford House day doesn’t end with an QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED? the perfect end to your daily session with us activity - the learning keeps going. Students – The words & phrases that you have learnt will be given a homework task each day to in class will help you have fun, use your complete, this will build on what they have English & even pick up a new skill. Activities learnt in class & allow them to explore the Include: blog writing, international event, topics even further. Homework tasks may AGES DATES lip sync battle, talent show, scavenger hunt, include: listening to a TED talk, preparing a 14 - 18 All year round virtual city & museum tours. written or video presentation or interacting with other students on a class forum.
6 SAMPLE PROGRAMME MINIMUM TECHNICAL CLASS SIZE REQUIREMENT Computer with LEARN FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME DAILY SCHEDULE webcam and microphone, reliable Your teacher will provide you with carefully selected homework tasks which will allow TOPIC Shopping – My year of no spending internet connection you to put what you have learnt into practice and take your learning out into the WELCOME Welcome and plan for the session wider world. Our virtual programmes aim to bring the spirit of Stafford House to you. Each day we will explore a new and exciting topic that has been selected to really get LESSON 1 Do you have too much stuff? WHAT’S INCLUDED 09.00 - 09.30 Vocabulary building and Reading Skills students thinking and using their English. BREAK Be the best and beat the rest! LESSON 2 TUITION ACTIVITY 09.40 - 10.10 Reading for more detail and answering comprehension questions. Match the beginnings and ends of sentences 2 Hours per day 1 Hour activity in a speed test using Kahoots with qualified per day to teacher complement your BREAK lessons LESSON 3 How do your classmates spend their cash? Review of prepositions 10.20 - 10.50 Use the language learned in this lesson to speak to other students in the form of a questionnaire BREAK PROJECT WORK TUTORIAL Time each day A one to one Pyramid Discussion. to work on tutorial per week LESSON 4 Speak to other students to agree on what to buy with a limited budget. imaginative 11.00 - 11.30 with your teacher Practise language of agreeing and disagreeing projects in small to discuss your groups or pairs progress 1-TO-1 TUTOR TIME OR PROJECT WORK A project carefully selected to complement your groups lessons and interests COURSE TIMETABLE 1.40 - 12.10 COURSE LENGTH: 1 week+ ACTIVITIES HOMEWORK CERTIFICATE MONDAY - FRIDAY, 3 HOURS: 12.10 - 12.40 The Great Stafford House Supermarket Shopping List Scavenger Hunt Homework each Initial level test day to practise and end of Course MORNING: (9.00 - 13.00 UK time) or Spending Report the skills that you certificate AFTERNOON: (14.00 - 18.00 UK time) HOMEWORK Read the postings from your classmates on the forum and comment on at least 3 of them & ask questions to find have learnt out more information. Write a short report on the spending habits of your classmates
56 57 YEAR ROUND COURSE OPTIONS
For groups studying with us year round we offer a wide range of choice which can be tailored to a group’s specific needs. Exam preparation for both Cambridge suite and IELTS are available as well as CLIL lessons for academic subjects such as Geography or History. For students wishing to experience life at a British School, integration can be offered at Dover College with local students. We not only welcome junior students but also teachers who are keen to develop both their methodology and language skills.
ENGLISH PLUS ACTIVITIES EXAM PREPARATION CLIL TEACHER TRAINING WORLD OF WORK (ASL) EXAM PREPARATION MINI STAYS / STAGES (CAMBRIDGE SUITE AND IELTS) (CAMBRIDGE SUITE AND IELTS)
AGE: 11+ years (varies by centre) DURATION: 1 week plus DURATION: 1 week plus AGE: 18+ AGE: 14+ AGE: 11-17 years DURATION: 1 week plus ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week DURATION: 1 week plus DURATION: 1-2 weeks DURATION: 1 week plus
ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week LOCATION: UK centres LOCATION: All UK centres ENGLISH LESSONS: 20 Hours per week ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 Hours per week LOCATION: Dover College (weekly residential), LOCATION: Most of our centres LOCATION: London, Canterbury, Brighton, LOCATION: All UK centres • 20 hours of lessons per week • 15 hours of English lessons and 5 hours of Canterbury (daily homestay) Cambridge Intermediate • 15 hours of English language lessons per • Prepare for an internationally recognised CLIL subject lessons per week (additional MINIMUM LEVEL: • A great opportunity to integrate with week qualification CLIL lessons available on request at an • Suitable for practising English language • This course is ideal for those wanting English speaking students from Dover • PET, KET, FCE and CAE preparation offered extra cost) teachers who are keen to further develop • Maximum class size of 16 to find out more about the working College their skills depending on the group’s age and English • An excellent opportunity to study a environment • 2 sports afternoons or 2 project • Integration lessons will follow a number level subject and the English language at the • Kindergarten, primary and secondary afternoons (dependent on centre) • English Lessons 15 hours per week of subjects in English and may include • Academic or General IELTS available same time focus available • 2 Social evenings plus 2 x 3 hour WOW workshops Geography, History, Science or Maths • Option to take the exam as part of the • A variety of subjects available tailored to • Modules based on lesson planning, • One full day and one half day excursion • Groups can chose from a combination • Integrated classes will be combined with course depending on dates (extra cost) your group’s needs technology, teaching productive and per week of general English and a number of English language lessons and activities receptive skills and many more • Option to combine General English and • Option to combine general English with a specialist subjects including travel and • The option to mix with students on a exam preparation specific subject • Options to combine general English with tourism, green economy, marketing or daily or weekly basis • IGCSE preparation may be available upon teaching methodology journalism. • Maximum of 30 students per week request • Opportunities to observe classes • Our most popular workshops explore • 2 Social evenings • 20 hours of tuition with a maximum class the job application process: CV • One full day and one half day excursion size of 16 writing and interviewing. Others focus PON/POR COURSE per week on effective communication in the workplace and cover both presentation and written skills DURATION: 1 week plus • Our WOW visits provide an ideal ENGLISH LESSONS: 20 hours per week complement to our workshops and give LOCATION: All UK centres a real insight into the way a company works. Previous visits have included: • 20 hours of English lessons per week Metro Bank, The Apple Store and • Opportunity to combine general English Chelsea Football Club with exam preparation • Maximum class size 18 • A wealth of experience in running successful PON/POR courses • 2 Social evenings • One full day and one half day excursion per week
58 59 YEAR ROUND LOCATIONS
CHOOSE FROM 8 EXCITING LOCATIONS! CANTERBURY
We can arrange tailored programmes for any group all year round in eight exciting locations across the UK, US and Canada. Each programme is tailored specifically to meet the needs and interests of the group – from the course itself, to the food and excursions. •Study in an ancient English city QUICK INFO SIGHTSEEING: ACCOMMODATION: •Afternoon project work in Canterbury Homestay and Residential city centre and visits to places of historic interest ACTIVITIES: 1 Sports afternoon •Hot lunch and dinner in our own MINIMUM AGE TEACHING TIME CANTERBURY 12 Years 15 Hours TALES MUSEUM 2 Project afternoons canteen Monday – Friday 3 Social evenings • Shuttle bus to/from school each day FOOD: • Full day excursion to London Hot lunch and dinner BRIGHTON • Guided walking tour of Canterbury FULL DAY 1 HALF DAY CANTERBURY in school on weekdays EXCURSION EXCURSION CATHEDRAL including the Cathedral London Dover Castle TRAVEL: Free bus transfer from homestay to school
• Great location, 5 minutes to the sea QUICK INFO SIGHTSEEING: ACCOMMODATION: • All classrooms in the main building Homestay have interactive whiteboards ACTIVITIES: • Evening meals with host family–time 2 Sports afternoons DOVER to practise your English MINIMUM AGE TEACHING TIME BRIGHTON 2 Social evenings 12 Years 15 Hours PIER • Full day excursion to London FOOD: • Orientation tour of Brighton Hot lunch in school and dinner with family • Afternoon visits can include the • Fanatstic location close to Dover Castle and QUICK INFO SIGHTSEEING: ACCOMMODATION: Pavilion and Lewes Castle FULL DAY 1 HALF DAY BRIGHTON TRAVEL: EXCURSION EXCURSION PAVILION the seaside Residential London Lewes Bus pass included • Beautiful college set around a central green ACTIVITIES: • Orientation tour of Dover 1 Sports afternoon • Full day excursion to London MINIMUM AGE TEACHING TIME DOVER CASTLE 2 Project afternoons 11 Years 15 Hours 3 Social evenings • Half day excursions to Folkestone or Canterbury FOOD: CAMBRIDGE • 65 minutes direct train to central London All meals in school FULL DAY 1 HALF DAY SEASIDE canteen EXCURSION EXCURSION TRIPS London Canterbury
• Located in the heart of the city QUICK INFO SIGHTSEEING: ACCOMMODATION: • Steps away from the most famous colleges Homestay and Residential in the world • Spectacular historic architecture ACTIVITIES: 2 Project afternoons • Centre of scientific discovery MINIMUM AGE TEACHING TIME PUNTING ON 12 Years 15 Hours THE RIVER CAM 2 Social evenings • A modern learning environment FOOD: • All classrooms have interactive Hot lunch in school whiteboards and dinner with family • Full day excursion to London FULL DAY 1 HALF DAY KING’S EXCURSION EXCURSION COLLEGE TRAVEL: • Orientation tour of Cambridge London Peterborough Bus pass included
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• Modern facilities with access to a QUICK INFO SIGHTSEEING: ACCOMMODATION: shopping Mall with a food court, public Homestay library & parks nearby ACTIVITIES: • Students can access the metro station 2 Afternoon activities from the downstairs of the building MINIMUM AGE TEACHING TIME NIAGARA FALLS 14 Years 15 Hours • The uptown location offers a variety of FOOD: Restaurant lunch and cafés and restaurants dinner with family • Evening meals with host family - time FULL DAY 2 HALF DAY TORONTO ZOO TRAVEL: LONDON to practice your English EXCURSION EXCURSIONS Niagara Falls Toronto Transport pass included
• One of the worlds most exciting cities QUICK INFO SIGHTSEEING: ACCOMMODATION: • Located in the heart of upmarket Homestay and Residential Bloomsbury, central London • Great transport connections for ACTIVITIES: CALGARY 2 Social evenings excursions to other cities such as Oxford, MINIMUM AGE TEACHING TIME LONDON EYE 14 Years 15 Hours Cambridge, Brighton, and Canterbury FOOD: Hot lunch in school • Hot lunch and dinner in our own and dinner with family • Fanatstic location close to the stunning canteen, Monday – Friday or at school if in Banff National Park QUICK INFO SIGHTSEEING: ACCOMMODATION: FULL DAY 1 HALF DAY TOWER OF residence Homestay EXCURSION EXCURSION LONDON • Ideal for students that love the outdoors Oxford London TRAVEL: • Clean, modern and prosperous city ACTIVITIES: Travel card included • The school is located in a ‘no pay’ train BANFF 3 Project afternoons MINIMUM AGE TEACHING TIME NATIONAL PARK 2 Social evenings zone 12 - 17 Years 15 Hours • Half day excursions to Calgary Zoo and Calgary Tower FOOD: Restaurant lunch and • The school is close to a huge indoor FULL DAY 2 HALF DAY DRUMHELLER dinner with family ST.ALBANS shopping complex EXCURSION EXCURSIONS Banff National Calgary Park
• Great location, close to London and airports QUICK INFO SIGHTSEEING: ACCOMMODATION: • Set in extensive 90 acres grounds Residential • A historic stately home experience ACTIVITIES: • Indoor and outdoor sports facilities 1 sports afternoon, • Full day excursion to London MINIMUM AGE TEACHING TIME ST ALBANS 2 project works and 11 Years 15 Hours CATHEDRAL 7 social activities
FOOD: All meals in school FULL DAY 1 HALF DAY VERULAMIUM canteen EXCURSION EXCURSION PARK London Windsor/Oxford
62 63 ACCOMMODATION EXCURSIONS Our accommodation is located in safe, beautiful Saturday excursions are compulsory for under 18 year surroundings, about 20-25 minutes’ walk from the campus. old students. Every week we organise a different trip We offer a balance between supervision and independence giving you the opportunity to explore UK attractions. to make sure that you are comfortable and happy in your For example, trips might include visits to the V&A, Tate accommodation. Modern, Tate Britain, Science Museum, Natural History Museum or Southwold Beach. Saturday trips include transport, ticket entry and packed lunches. MEALS Meals are included within the fees and include breakfast, lunch and evening meals all served on campus in the cafeteria. For more information about our summer school, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. EVENING ACTIVITIES Evening activities are compulsory for all students under 18 Telephone: +44 (0) 1223 345698 years old. Activities might include under 18s club night, the Email: [email protected] cinema, games or music in the park, bowling, a ghost tour or a quiz night.
WEEK COMMENCING (SUNDAY) 27 JUN 4 JUL 11 JUL 18 JUL 25 JUL 1 AUG 8 AUG AGE
Portfolio Preparation (3 weeks) 16+
Portfolio Preparation & English (3 weeks) 18+ Summer Fashion (2 weeks) 14+ Film Making (2 weeks) 14+
Musical Theatre (2 weeks) 14+
Acting (2 weeks) 14+
Music Performance (1 week) 14+
School Music Production (1 week) 14+
Photography (1 week) 14+
Fashion Communication (1 week) 14+
Fashion Styling (1 week) 14+ at CSVPA Painting & Drawing (1 week) 14+ Graphics & Illustration (1 week) 14+
3D Design (1 week) 14+
Animation (1 week) 14+
Games Design (1 week) 14+
*All prices include accommodation, meals, transfers & registration fee. There is also an additional fee of £75 will apply for unaccompanied minor services. NB: the 1 week subjects, course content is generally the same each week.
AT CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS WE OFFER A RANGE OF DIVERSE AND CREATIVE SUMMER COURSES.
IF YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THE ARTS AND WANT TO EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH OTHERS YOUNG ARTISTS THEN SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US. OUR SUMMER COURSES ARE ALSO AN EXCELLENT WAY TO PREPARE FOR FULL TIME STUDY!
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Join a CATS College summer programme to develop your knowledge of specific subjects, universities and careers whilst gaining an insight into the British or American education system and an understanding of applying to university. BLOOMBERG BUSINESS GAME THEORY CAMP STEAM ADVANTAGE For students interested in business, politics, For students who are interested in how ALL PROGRAMMES COMBINE: For students with a keen interest in psychology, or strategy games, as well as the application of science, technology, • Interactive workshops and activities led by experts in the field business, finance and economics wanting those seeking to better understand and engineering, arts and mathematics can • Inspiring talks and lectures that will give you an advantage in your university application to develop their business awareness, skills predict behaviour, and become better be used creatively to solve problems and • Excursions and day trips to inspire and inform your academic interests and experience. strategic decision makers themselves. create tangible devices and solutions • A range of activities to help you relax and make friends CAREERS IN MEDICINE IVY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM STEM PROGRAMME For students who want to explore the Explore top university options and attend For students who are interested in how different career options in Medicine. You workshops on preparing for American science, technology, engineering and OUR TWO AND THREE WEEK COURSES ARE DESIGNED: will gain an understanding of university college admissions. You will develop your mathematics can be used creatively to applications as well as the requirements English skills and prepare for the SAT and solve problems. needed for UKCAT and BMAT the medical ACT examinations which are needed for school entrance exams. entry to a US college. STEM AND ENGLISH For students who are interested in how CODING CAMP MODEL UNITED NATIONS science, technology, engineering and 14-17 IELTS 4.0+ UK/US culture For students with a curiosity about Explore the world of international affairs as mathematics can be used creatively to For students aged For students with English language For students wanting to learn 14-17 years level of IELTS 4.0+ and experience UK and US culture the world and an interest in modern delegates of member states of the United solve problems. Students combine STEM technology and applications. Students Nations. Students develop an integrated with English to improve their accuracy and explore ideas, experiment with materials understanding of International Relations, fluency in an engaging environment. CHOOSE FROM: and build devices based on applied Politics, History, Economics, Geography, knowledge of coding. Law, or Psychology. 27 4 11 18 25 1 OUR LOCATIONS WEEK COMMENCING (SUNDAY) JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG Bloomberg Business Advantage OXBRIDGE PREPARATION Develop your business skills and knowledge CAMBRIDGE CANTERBURY PROGRAMME Careers in Medicine For students aspiring to study at the Helping you into healthcare prestigious universities of Oxford, Coding Camp Cambridge and other top UK universities, Develop your coding skills this course will bring clarity to your thinking Game Theory Camp Develop your strategic decision making and writing skills. Ivy Leadership Prepare for entry to prestigious universities Model United Nations LONDON International relations simulations BOSTON “I DID A MEDICINE SUMMER Oxbridge Preparation Prepare for entry to prestigious universities COURSE AT CATS WHICH WAS SO STEAM HELPFUL IN PREPARING FOR MY Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics STEM Programme UNIVERSITY APPLICATION” Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM and English Eduardo from Brazil went on to study a two-year IB programme at CATS. Innovation and conversation In 2019 he achieved the results to study a degree in Medicine at Hull York Medical School
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Stafford House International is a group of English language schools that offers courses for At one of two training centres general, academic and professional purposes. in Shanghai, Chinese national PROVEN TRACK RECORD students follow either an arts-based OUR COURSES: We have over 65 years’ experience of providing international students with effective and TRUST or UK/US-based curriculum before Each year we we help over 18,000 enjoyable English language courses. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and help our students progressing to a CATS College in the We have been educating students from students prepare for university success, enjoy our cities, empowering them with confidence, to realise their personal potential. UK or US or Cambridge School of all over the world for over 65 years develop talent for a career in the Arts and Visual & Performing Arts, for their • GENERAL ENGLISH • and we are proud of our reputation for boost confidence and skills in English. Six fantastic cities host our schools in Canada and the United Kingdom. Each location offers a final year of high school. • IELTS PREPARATION • unique way to improve your English skills. providing exceptional student care. • CAMBRIDGE ESOL • SAFETY • UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS • QUALITY Our reputation for quality is recognised All our schools are located in top • BUSINESS ENGLISH • CALGARY throughout the education industry. student cities and have always been The UK’s leading provider of • PROFESSIONAL We make sure that all our students a safe environment for students with Art & Design, Drama and Music CERTIFICATES • TORONTO are offered a great choice of courses, dedicated and highly trained staff on pathway and degree programmes, CANTERBURY excellent teaching, comfortable hand to provide supervision, support and accredited or in association with • ONE-TO-ONE ENGLISH • accommodation and exciting activities. guidance throughout their time with us. the UK’s leading institutions. CAMBRIDGE • CELTA TEACHER Canada TRAINING • UK
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