Accommodation (Postage Address): Strand, Adjacent to the Famous Somerset House
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Bucksmore London INFORMATION GUIDE 2019 KING’S COLLEGE LONDON University of London www.bucksmore.com facebook/bucksmore [email protected] youtube/bucksmoresummer 0044 (0) 208 312 8060 instagram/bucksmore Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-bucksmore-english-language-summer-school-king?s-college-london.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 KING'S COLLEGE LONDON KEY POINTS University of London Main Campus: King's College London, The Strand campus of King's College London is the Strand, London, WC2R 2LS most central university campus in London. Classes, activities and meals take place on the Accommodation (postage address): Strand, adjacent to the famous Somerset House. Conway Hall, 51-55 Waterloo Rd, London, SE1 8TX Accommodation is provided at the University of Student apartments made up of twin & triple rooms Notre Dame’s Conway Hall, less than mile away. Students make the picturesque walk over Waterloo Bridge to classes. Shared bathrooms, kitchens and social area Wi-Fi available throughout campus Heathrow LHR 1h 15min Gatwick LGW 1h 30min London City LCY 0h 30min St Pancras Station STP 0h25min No key deposit required Towels and linen provided Laundry available free-of-charge Reception staff available in Conway Hall Courses Available: BUCKSMORE LONDON 13-16 years LONDON ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM 13-16 years Accommodation at Conway Hall bucksmore.com/kings Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-bucksmore-english-language-summer-school-king?s-college-london.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 KING'S COLLEGE LONDON University of London Bedrooms: Shared student apartments Communal kitchens, bathrooms and living areas Separate male & female apartments Meals: All meals included (packed lunch on excursion days) Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout the College & accommodation Laundry: Washing and drying machines on-site Facilities: Multiple auditoriums & student social spaces Security: Electronic key access to accommodation Did you know..? King's College London (KCL) is claimed to be the third oldest university in England (after Oxford & Cambridge). However, rival University College London (UCL) believes KCL is the 4th oldest university, as although KCL received a Royal Charter first, it was actually founded 3 years after UCL. Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-bucksmore-english-language-summer-school-king?s-college-london.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 KING'S COLLEGE LONDON THE COLLEGE University of London TRANSFERS ACCOMMODATION Bucksmore offers a free Student bedrooms are located at Conway Hall, provided by the airport transfer service for University of Notre Dame. all London students arriving and/or departing between Located less than 1 mile from the main King’s College London 10:00-22:00 at: campus, Conway Hall is made up of student apartments. Students live in twin or triple bedrooms, with shared kitchens, • London Heathrow (LHR) bathrooms and living areas. • London Gatwick (LGW) • London City (LCY) Breakfast is taken at Waterloo, whilst lunch and dinner is • St Pancras Intl Station provided at King’s College London’s Strand campus. (STP) CENTRAL LONDON MAP Students requesting private transfers outside of these CLASSROOMS destinations and times will be subject to additional charges. MEALS & Please see the transfer ACTIVITIES information page for more details. LAUNDRY Laundry is free and available at Conway Hall. Students must load and empty the laundry ACCOMMODATION machines themselves (with staff guidance), though laundry detergent will be provided by Bucksmore. Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-bucksmore-english-language-summer-school-king?s-college-london.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 KING'S COLLEGE LONDON COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS University of London ACCOMMODATION WORLD CLASS TEACHING FACILITIES In addition to the modern, bedrooms King's College London is one of the provided, students love that their rooms world's leading universities, and form an apartment of up to 8 occupants, Bucksmore students can take full with a shared lounge and kitchen. Each advantage of the classrooms, seminar apartment will have a resident Bucksmore rooms and lecture theatres on offer. member of staff living with the students. BVSH HOUSE CENTRAL LONDON LOCATION Since 2012 Bvsh House has been a key King's College London's Strand campus part of the Strand Campus of King’s College contains one wing of Somerset House London and now hosts many of Bucksmore's (pictured above), and is located a short activities during summer. Previously, Bvsh walking distance to many of London's House served as the headquarters of the most popular areas, such as Oxford Street, BBC World Service for 70 years. Situated Covent Garden and London Bridge. several floors high, the large room offers breathtaking views of the River Thames. Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-bucksmore-english-language-summer-school-king?s-college-london.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 Bucksmore London King’s College London KEY POINTS 2nd July - 30th July 2019 Ages 13 - 16 25 hours of English language tuition per week Maximum class size of 11 students 1 full-day excursion outside of London each week Bucksmore branded backpack, wristband & stu- dent card for all students Between 50-60 students (expected) All students receive a personalised certificate & report card upon graduation Located in the centre of England’s capital city, Bucksmore London is an intensive English language summer programme combined with unparalleled opportunities to see many of London’s most famous landmarks and attractions. Sample Morning Afternoon Evening Timetable 09.00 - 13.00 14.30 - 17.30 19:30 - 21.30 Tuesday Arrivals Arrivals Welcome Games Induction & Testing & Academic Skills Wednesday Course Central London Walking Tour London Eye Placement Introduction Overview Main Thorpe Park Conversation Project Thursday Syllabus Visit to a West End Musical Link Lesson Class Preparation Lesson Full Day Excursion: Full-Day Excursion: Friday Project Presentations Thorpe Park Thorpe Park Main London Academic Skills Activity: Saturday Syllabus Experience London Dungeons Session Colour Wars Lesson Lesson Main Assessment Conversation Activity: Sunday Syllabus Natural History Museum Preparation Class Games Night Lesson Main London Conversation Monday Syllabus Experience St Paul’s Cathedral Graduation Ceremony Class Lesson Lesson bucksmore.com/london Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-bucksmore-english-language-summer-school-king?s-college-london.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 Bucksmore London 13-16 year olds COURSE INFORMATION Bucksmore London provides students with 25 hours of English per week, in a maximum class size of 11 students. The academic programme is taught through a combination of general English tuition, project sessions, academic English and ‘London experience’ lessons. A strong emphasis will be placed on London’s culture, historic landmarks and attractions - both in lessons and after classes. THE LONDON EXPERIENCE London experience lessons bring London to life in the classroom and provide students with functional language and vocabulary to use in their daily life during their stay at Bucksmore London. These lessons link specifically to famous sights in London such as the London Eye, Canary Wharf and Kensington. Ordering a curry at a restaurant on Brick Lane or bargaining with a street seller in Camden Market are real life situations incorporated into the London experience lessons. Book at worldwide lowest price at: https://www.languagecourse.net/school-bucksmore-english-language-summer-school-king?s-college-london.php3 +1 646 503 18 10 +44 330 124 03 17 +34 93 220 38 75 +33 1-78416974 +41 225 180 700 +49 221 162 56897 +43 720116182 +31 858880253 +7 4995000466 +46 844 68 36 76 +47 219 30 570 +45 898 83 996 +39 02-94751194 +48 223 988 072 +81 345 895 399 +55 213 958 08 76 +86 19816218990 Bucksmore London ACADEMIC INFORMATION King’s College London ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS The six-tier syllabus has been updated for 2019.