Why choose Cavendish School of English...... 1 Index About us...... 2 Facilities in Bournemouth...... 3 Discover the local area...... 4 Since 1983, Cavendish School of English has been providing expert English Discover the surrounding areas...... 6 language training for students of all ages Courses...... 8 and nationalities. More than 200,000 General English...... 9 students have benefited from our courses. Cambridge/IELTS Exam Courses...... 10 Our English language courses are student- Business Courses...... 11 centred and communicative, focusing on One-to-One Tuition...... 11 you, the learner, and providing for all your Adult & Junior Group Bookings...... 12 language needs. Our staff, home stay Adult Courses (Groups)...... 12 hosts and teachers are all committed to Junior Courses (Groups)...... 13 making your stay at Cavendish School of English productive and enjoyable. Camps...... 14 Junior Courses (Summer Camps)...... 14 Headquartered in Bournemouth, , the school’s warm, family environment and Gold Edition Summer Centres...... 17 its beautiful surroundings are guaranteed Football Courses...... 20 to make your stay delightful. Social Programmes...... 21 We also have our own school in Malta Accommodation and Welfare...... 22 and summer centres near Oxford and in Your First Day...... 23 Embley Park. Getting to the School...... 24 Cavendish School in Malta...... 25 Get ready for a new Courses in Malta...... 28 learning experience in the Junior Courses in Malta...... 29 Discover Malta...... 30 UK’s happiest town! The local Area...... 33

We want YOU! We want to look after you and make your experience with us a great one. Our team above is dedicated to your well-being. You can approach them at any time and they will be more than happy to help you. We are here to serve you and welcome you to England or Malta. Top reasons why you should choose Cavendish School of English 1 Family-run business with a caring and supportive environment:

We strive to ensure that our students are happy and relaxed. Getting to know each student by his/her name regardless of the group size is a priority for us. We are a family-run business with 6 family members actively being involved with the day- today running of the school and we personally take responsibility for each student. We have several officers who speak several languages and look after the wellbeing of our students. 2 3 Experience: Transport fleet: Established in 1983, we have We provide the option of 37 years of experience in coach travel by a large fleet of teaching English to foreign coaches to and from Europe students. mainland if required. 4 5 6 Great home stays Exclusive pick-up Unique junior Summer programmes: Summer Camps are full of fun. We invite you to compare the number in Bournemouth and drop-off service: and quality of excursions we offer with those offered by other schools. Our coaches and buses allow us to Our special service for premium junior Most schools will provide 3 - 4 excursions per 2-week-stay. With us your students will enjoy 7 - 9 quality excursions (not just the neighbouring use home stays which can’t be used groups is the pick-up and drop-off of town) within a 2-weeks-stay. Excursions are the most expensive part of a by any other school. Most schools in students from their hosts up to 4 times summer camp, that’s why most schools will only provide a few of them. Bournemouth are located near the a day by our coaches/buses. We are not As we have our coaches, we can afford to offer so many excursions. Our town centre – and so are we. However, aware of any other school providing this experience has taught us over the years just what students want and as students expect to reach hosts kind of service. Parents love this service as how to give them what they want. within walking distance of the school, it provides a unique way, especially for very the number of home stays to each young students to get from and to home We will not be beaten on junior group vacational programmes. With school is limited. Therefore all schools so many years’ experience in bringing school groups to England for safely even in the dark. have to fight for home stays. vacational courses, our length of time in business speaks for itself. They know that they’re needed and therefore behave in a rather unwanted way. Instead of caring hosts, some 7 families become a guesthouse with up to 15 students. We don’t like Separation of those hosts for our junior students and instead of having them walk for Juniors and Adults: 20 minutes we drive our premium students to their home stays. These Within school grounds adult hosts only get students from us and students will enjoy their own therefore know that they have to building, own IT area, dedicated adhere to our guidelines as otherwise reception and Academic team. we wouldn’t use them anymore 8 9 10 Ideal Location: We have our own Tour Guides Safety first! Our Bournemouth school is within 3 Cavendish School of English prides itself in training its own tour guides. Unlike beautiful buildings in a quiet residential most other schools who use their activity leaders or teachers or none at all, In 2005, Bournemouth was voted area just a few minutes’ walk away most our excursions are accompanied by an experienced tour guide. Our the safest town for children in the from the golden beach, shops, cafés, leaders are here to look after the students - nothing else. Our tour guides have whole of the UK. Plus, our staff restaurants, and pubs. Everything you been trained to guide foreign students thus adapting their tours to the English and leaders are trained to make need is close by, i.e. the town centre level of the students. The rich history and cultures of both England and Malta sure we are compliant to Health & can be reached within just a 5 minute deserve a professionally guided tour which would also benefit the students' Safety Standards at all times. walk. educational experience.

Cavendish School of English | 1 REASONS WHY CAVENDISH About us SCHOOL IS SO SUCCESSFUL

1:15 1:12 Established as a language school in School 1983, Cavendish School of English Cavendish School has a is situated in three elegant Victorian maximum of 15 junior pupils buildings in a beautiful leafy suburb to one teacher and a ratio of 12 adult students to one of Bournemouth, on the south coast teacher. of England. The charming three-storey 90 of our school group buildings and gardens have recently customers return every year. 43 of holiday students are been modernised and refurbished, and either repeat customers or are the ideal location for students to come to us via recommendation. study in a relaxed, friendly and informal Students from 42 of the atmosphere. worlds countries have visited Cavendish School The quiet, residential area where the school is located offers a safe FAMILY RUN BUSINESS environment for study. FOUNDED IN 1983 with schools in England and Malta The town centre is only 5 minutes 1,000 away on foot. The many attractions school groups since 1983 of Bournemouth like the soft golden 200,000 beaches and entertaining nightlife are students since 1983 also very close by.

90 minutes to London by car or coach. Quality Teaching 15 minutes to the beach on foot. 5 minutes to the town centre on foot. The teaching staff at Cavendish School of English are qualified professionals with lots Students from 83 COUNTRIES of experience and enthusiasm. There is a continuous program of staff development and training to make sure that Cavendish School of English uses up-to-date teaching methods and materials. The English courses we offer are student-centred, varied, stimulating and of the highest Our excursions possible standards. This is reflected in our long and successful history in teaching English to both groups and individuals. Our teachers discuss your English language needs with you to 2 tailor English courses to your needs. LONDON Our Teaching Methods Here, at Cavendish School of English, we place great importance on practical language skills and improving your communicative ability to express your own ideas, opinions, and feelings. 7-9 EXCURSIONS 10 EVENING ACTIVITIES We are committed to providing you with fun and interactive lessons within an effective learning environment. The time you spend at our language school will greatly increase your confidence and knowledge and prepare you well for life in an English-speaking world. Accommodation Our Student’s safety Cavendish School of English has been running since 1983 and is accredited by British 3 Council, FDSV, DIN Certco, Reisenetz, FELTOM, ELT Council and is a member of EnglishUK and RALSA. FDSV, DIN Certco, FELTOM and the ELT Council hold regular inspections Residential & Homestay to thoroughly check not only the premises but our management, quality of teaching, accommodation available accommodation arrangements and the safety and welfare of our students. This encourages SPECIAL PICK UP AND DROP OFF SERVICE excellence and high standards of care and efficiency throughout, with an absolute focus on the well-being and happiness of our students. We provide a friendly and caring atmosphere with a local doctor available 24 hours a day. From their arrival through to their departure, our students are under the constant care and attention of experienced staff, who receive regular training and advice on the care and education of under-18s, their supervision and and our Location security. In addition to this, all staff hold a criminal record background check to ensure their suitability to work with under-18s. 4 Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures, reviewed annually, are available upon written request or online at www.cavendishschool.com. VOTED BEST 4TH BEST BEACH IN THE UK IN EUROPE We systematically collect feedback from pupils, parents and staff to keep improving the quality of our programmes. 12 KM OF SANDY BEACHES

GREENEST TOWN ON THE SOUTH COAST 2 | Cavendish School of English prospectus - 10 OUT OF 10 REASONS WHY CAVENDISH SCHOOL Facilities in Bournemouth IS SO SUCCESSFUL

1:15 1:12 School

Cavendish School has a maximum of 15 junior pupils to one teacher and a ratio of 12 adult students to one teacher. 90 of our school group customers return every year. 43 of holiday students are either repeat customers or come to us via recommendation. Students from 42 of the worlds countries have visited Cavendish School FAMILY RUN BUSINESS FOUNDED IN 1983 with schools in England and Malta 1,000 school groups since 1983 200,000 students since 1983

90 minutes to London by car or coach. 15 minutes to the beach on foot. 5 minutes to the town centre on foot. Students from 83 COUNTRIES

• 30 classrooms – most equipped with Come and enjoy the Our excursions interactive whiteboards. feel of London right • Beautiful, fully-glazed, large here at Cavendish 2 conservatory. School of English! LONDON • Canteen with breakfast, lunch and dinner (for our residential students). • Here, Cavendish students can find the most important icons of the capital • Several machines are available with 7-9 EXCURSIONS 10 EVENING ACTIVITIES snacks and drinks. Daily home cooked of England and the United Kingdom barbecue in the summer. e.g. the red phone box which is part of Britain’s National Heritage, a converted, • All common areas are fully air- red London bus which also serves as Accommodation conditioned. an indoor and outdoor café. Hot and 3 • Landscaped gardens with palm trees, cold meals, sandwiches and salads are decked terraces and plenty of seating. freshly prepared. Residential & Homestay • Multifunctional space for events of all accommodation available • On the first floor, the double-decker kinds and cinema (up to 100 people) SPECIAL PICK UP AND DROP OFF SERVICE seating area is equipped with video • IT lab with free access to 15 new screens and music equipment. generation computers and high speed • Nightclub/Disco with professional disco DSL Internet access. and our Location and karaoke equipment. • A separate IT room open only to 4 adults with free access to another 5 • Free ultrafast Wi-Fi for the entire computers and the latest generation of campus. Mobile users can enjoy wireless hi-speed DSL Internet access. reception within the whole school VOTED BEST 4TH BEST BEACH IN THE UK IN EUROPE grounds. • Little London: This amazing sample of 12 KM OF SANDY BEACHES London is located right in our gardens. • Latest in-house Multimedia Facilities. GREENEST TOWN ON THE SOUTH COAST - 10 OUT OF 10 Cavendish School of English | 3 Discover the local area

Green and Safe Did you know? Shopping Known as the ‘Garden City by the sea’ Famous people such as There are plenty of department stores and recently voted as the top seaside David & Victoria Beckham, such as Marks & Spencers and Beales, resort in the UK, Bournemouth is only Jamie Redknapp (footballer), his as well as a diverse choice of shops. 90 minutes away from London. It is said wife Louise (pop star) and Madonna Bournemouth is well known for its Bournemouth has the cleanest air and all own properties within 3 miles of designer boutiques, jewellers and is the safest place to bring up children. Bournemouth. antique shops. If you like shopping, you In addition, you will find the surrounding How about discovering the best views will definitely feel like you’re in heaven! countryside with beautiful coastal walks from Bournemouth Eye, our local Culture as well as the picturesque New Forest. balloon? Bournemouth University is among Today, Bournemouth is one of the most Golden Beach the largest universities in the south of popular resorts in the country. Often the The seaside resorts of the English Britain. Many foreign students come to winner of ‘Britain in Bloom’, the town has south coast are famous for their miles study in Bournemouth every year and gardens that are superb all year round. of sandy beaches and the pleasantly this is the reason why there is such a Through the town centre flows the river mild climate. Bournemouth is said to lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Bourne (from which Bournemouth takes enjoy more sunny days than any other its name). seaside resort in England.

4 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Bournemouth

Night Life Sports At night, there is always something Bournemouth is an ever popular British to do. Nightclubs, restaurants, bars, holiday location due to its 10kms of fine casinos, cinemas and concert halls all sandy beaches. To top it off, its weather provide great entertainment. conditions make it a very suitable spot for windsurfing and kite-surfing. Several golf Here students from all around courses can be found in Bournemouth. the world gather for a party that There are also plenty of places in the nobody wants to miss! Even locals New Forest where you can go horse drive for an hour-for example, from riding, canoeing, kayaking, pony-trekking, Southampton, to enjoy the nightlife of etc. Whatever you want to do, there is Bournemouth. something for everyone in Bournemouth.

Cavendish School of English | 5 Discover the surrounding areas

Portsmouth Portsmouth is the second largest city in the county of on the South Coast of England. As a significant naval port for centuries, Portsmouth is home to the world’s oldest dry dock commissioned by King Henry VII in 1495 at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard. Portsmouth Dockyard is also home to some famous ships, including “HMS Warrior”, the Tudor carrack “Mary Rose” and Lord Nelson’s flagship, “HMS Victory” Did you know? that this city is the birthplace of Charles Dickens?

6 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Corfe Castle Corfe Castle is a fortification built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century that stands above the village of Corfe in the county of Dorset. Part of the English National Trust and only 8 kms away from both Swanage and Wareham, it is a major tourist attraction with more than 1,000 years of history to discover. It is believed that King Edward the Martyr was stabbed to death here on the orders of his stepmother in 978 AD, so that her son Ethelred ‘The Unready’ could rise to the throne. You can find really old traditional pubs here. One which is actually an ‘old watering hole’ (e.g. it has a ‘well’ and free running water underneath it) in fact, the pub is so small you might miss it. The village has amazing cottage style country shops and houses with thatched roofs (made of straw) and you can take the steam train that runs from Corfe (Castle) to Swanage and back again. It is an idyllic, quaint English country village, with two churches and at least three different pubs and other cafes. You can also choose to sit and sample an English cream tea whilst looking at the castle ruins. Poole Nearby, Poole boasts the largest natural harbour in the world and the lovely nature reserve of Brown Sea Island lies in the middle. Pleasure boats wait at the quayside and regularly make the short trip over to the island. Poole Harbour is a great location for water sports like windsurfing, yachting and sea fishing. Tower Park leisure complex offers a host of up- to-the-minute entertainment facilities, including water slides and Laser Quest. The town‘s picturesque old quay retains its 18th- century atmosphere and is an ideal location to have something to eat while overlooking the bay. Wimborne The small market town is dominated by the two towers of the imposing Minster church, but offers a whole lot more. The Minster was built in the 12th century and is recognised for its unusual chained library which is one of only four surviving chained libraries in the world. The town’s shops include many antiques and curios as well as a modern centre. There is an antiques market on Friday, a flea market on Saturday and a huge combination of the two on Sunday. The historic town is beautifully situated in the picturesque water meadows of the River Stour, where it joins the clear, free flowing River Allen. The town’s recorded history dates back to the 8th Century and there are many historic buildings, narrow streets and delightful squares and courtyards to Christchurch explore. Christchurch is uniquely situated on the shore of its own harbour, close to the magnificent Dorset World Heritage Coast and the tranquil New Forest National Every year in June, Wimborne Minster’s Park. streets and small squares are filled with hundreds of musicians and dancers for It is truly an amazing combination of fascinating heritage, beautiful coastline the colourful Wimborne Folk Festival, and countryside with a wide variety of attractions. With a great range of places the largest event of its kind in southern to eat and drink, a wealth of things to see and do, plus a variety of festivals and England. events. There is something to suit everyone whatever your age or taste.

Cavendish School of English | 7 Courses Adult Courses General Courses (booking code G1, G2, G3) General English courses are for students who want to improve their knowledge of the language in general and ability to use it communicatively. Cambridge / IELTS Exam Courses (booking code C1, C2, C3, C4) Cambridge Examination courses are ideal for students wishing to achieve a qualification in English over a 4 - 12 weeks period. Cavendish School of English is very proud of the high standards of its English language courses. Our The IELTS qualification is required for students to enter a British or qualified teachers are friendly, approachable, and keen English-speaking university. The Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) is recognised by prospective employers around the world as to help you make the most out of your time at the proof of a very high level of English. school. (booking code T10, T20,T25,T30) Cavendish Whether you are young or old, at elementary or One-to-One Tuition students who prefer individual attention and need to work on areas of advanced level, have special requirements such as particular interest will benefit from one–to-one tuition with our skilled preparation for the IELTS examination or need to teachers. improve your Business English, we will help you achieve your goals. By discussing what your expectations and Business and Professional Courses (booking code B1) Business objectives are, our teachers will specifically design English is for students who like to enhance their knowledge of English language courses to provide the best possible results for used in the business world. Students who need to work on areas of you. particular interest will benefit from business tuition with our skilled teachers. Here is an overview of the available courses. You will find detailed descriptions of the language courses on the 1 lesson is 45 minutes. Maximum class size is 8 or 12 students, following pages. depending on package booked. Lesson times are Monday to Thursday from 8:45 to 13:00 plus our conversation club on Fridays. If more than The main learning objectives are: Development 20 lessons per week have been booked lessons will continue in the and expansion of communication skills, afternoons from 13:30. Conversation Club is every Friday for 4 lessons (3 vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension. hours). In our Conversation Club you will sit together with other students and teachers and have an informal conversation, together with a cup Socialising is a very important part of learning a of coffee or tea and some biscuits. You can ask your teacher anything language. Here at Cavendish we offer lots of events and about your lessons - maybe you didn't understand something during your excursions helping you to interact with other students regular lesson - or you can have a political discussion with your fellow as well as giving you the chance to be a tourist in students - of course all in English. Our Conversation Club is about using this beautiful part of England. Bournemouth is a very what you have learned throughout the week. Our Conversation Club is entertaining town to stay in with a variety of events all voluntary but very popular. year round and more nightlife than the West End of London! Junior Courses for Groups Lessons always take place in the mornings, so what is Private groups – All year round! Tuition for groups. there to do in the afternoons? You can use that time to do some self-study of course, or you could chill at Junior courses for Individuals (Junior Summer the beach or at one of the many coffee shops around Camps) Bournemouth. You could also book an excursion with us. For individuals, Junior Camps are available nearly all year round. A All excursions are fully guided and costs start from £8 full program of tuition, social and leisure activities and trips to places for a half-day excursion. Just ask at reception. of interest is provided. Full-board accommodation in carefully selected home stay hosts or in residence accommodation is also included. This Please note because we accept students under 18 is very popular amongst young students travelling alone or with a few years of age on adult courses, we take special care of friends. them by; Football Camps – A combination of both a language course and • Providing home stay hosts that are DBS checked football camp. FA qualified football coaches will show the students how • Regular checks on attendance records football is played in England. • Providing under 18's with different coloured lanyards to make them more noticeable to staff Special Programs – Cavendish School of English is highly experienced in designing the best course just for you, or your group. Language Although students under 18 years of age maybe enrolled courses can be specially tailored for individuals as well as small and large on an adult course, they will have to obey and follow our groups - closed or open. Cavendish School of English will work closely junior rules and regulations. Please refer to our adult with your company to make sure that your language courses cover the student handbook for more information. needs of all those taking part. Schools, universities and businesses can all Cavendish School of English is open all year round except benefit from special programs to train their staff and students. for 2 weeks over Christmas. Gold Edition - is our premium summer service for juniors with fantastic locations across England. Enjoy an even better English experience at our fantastic summer centres in Oxford-Thornton and Embley Park near Southampton.

8 | Cavendish School of English prospectus General English

At Cavendish School of English, General English programs are designed for students of almost all the classes are small and intimate, levels who want a good foundation typically between 6 and 10 of English in a wide variety of language areas. students, and never more than Students will be able to practise Besides grammar, vocabulary, their newly-learned skills and 12 within the class. reading and writing, the main aim vocabulary in a relaxed and (no more than 8 students per class when our of our English language courses supportive classroom environment. Premium courses have been booked) are to help students communicate well in everyday situations within A wide range of teaching materials, General General Intensive Super an English-speaking environment. modern teaching methodology and English English English Intensive General English programs are technology are used to ensure that Courses English available for all levels of ability and classroom sessions are interesting Course G1 G2 G3 for all age groups. Do not be shy; and relevant to the students’ own number our oldest student to date is 81 experiences. years old! Lessons 20+4 25+4 30+4 Standard and Premium per week (15 hours+3h) (18.8 hours+3h) (22.5 hours+3h) All students who successfully complete a course at Cavendish General English courses and Additional Yes Yes Yes School of English receive a Business English courses study Certificate of Achievement, in are available in Standard and Language All levels All levels All levels accordance with the CEFR (Common Premium. levels for European Framework of Reference Standard courses have no more entry for Languages). than 12 students to a class. Premium Course 1-50 1-50 1-50 Students of all abilities will quickly courses have no more than 8 duration in become more confident and fluent students per class. (weeks) on the course. For a complete list of all the benefits Minimum 16 16 16 The timetable for the day Premium comes with, please age incorporates plenty of variety. download our dates and fees.

Cavendish School of English | 9 Cambridge / IELTS

Our exam preparation courses really IELTS (level 6 or above) is accepted Our lessons are available all year and work! If you require a recognised as evidence of your ability to study in they are designed to prepare you for qualification that will show you have the English by educational establishments examinations held in March, June and December. ability to communicate at a high level throughout the English-speaking world. in both written and spoken English, the IELTS examinations are held most This qualification is often a prerequisite Cambridge First Certificate in English months. This means, whenever you have for entrance to higher education at (FCE) is the ideal course. reached the required level you can be university or college. entered for the examination. CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Examination courses concentrate on Of course, your course tutor will be Advanced English) is a qualification that real language situations using a wide there to advise and guide you through is recognised as proof of a very high variety of materials including: video, this process. Examinations take place in level of fluency in English. contemporary literature, newspapers Bournemouth and will cost approx. £140. The CAE is highly appreciated by and materials specifically designed by The required level of English for prospective employers, thereby your course teacher to enhance your the IELTS course is usually Upper improving your job opportunities. abilities and skills. Intermediate.

Cambridge First Certificate Certificate IELTS exam Exam Courses in Advanced preparation & PET English course If you plan to study at Course number C1 C2 C3 university level in the Lessons per week 25 25 25 UK, find a good job or (18.8 hours) (18.8 hours) (18.8 hours) Additional study Yes Yes Yes be promoted at work, Language levels for Intermediate Upper Intermediate Intermediate Cavendish courses entry Course duration in 4-12 4-12 4-12 are certainly right for (weeks) you. Minimum age 16 16 16

10 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Business & Professional

This highly intensive course is for Course details Business English busy managers and executives who need to be able to use Course number B1 English in a range of commercial In today’s international situations. The course provides a Lessons per week 25+4 high level of input from business (18.8 hours+3h) business environment, publications, respected excerpts Additional study Yes having a good command from various fields, and uses case studies for discussion and Language levels for Intermediate to of English has never been English language development. entry advanced A thorough needs analysis will more vital. be carried out on arrival as the Course duration 1 - 5 0 course will be specially designed (weeks) to suit the specific business needs Minimum age 16 of the students.

A teacher entirely One to one tuition dedicated to you! One to One Course number T If you prefer individual attention Lessons per week 1 0 - 3 0 and need to improve as much 1 lesson - 1 hour as possible in the time available, you will benefit from one-to- Additional study Yes one tuition with our friendly and Language levels for All levels approachable teachers. entry One-to-one tuition is custom- Course duration 1-48 designed for the individual (in weeks) student and tailored to meet Minimum age 16 their exact requirements.

Cavendish School of English | 11 Adult & Junior Group Bookings

Adult Group Group Bookings Schools and educational groups Bookings who wish to make group bookings with Cavendish School of English will Custom-Made Courses benefit from the following: For You • Group transfer to and from the UK Cavendish School of English is airport. highly experienced in designing the best course just for you or your • The option of travelling on our group. Language courses can be coaches to and from Europe if specially designed for individuals required. and small or large /open or closed groups. Cavendish School of English • Preferential rates for groups of 20 will work closely with your company or more. to make sure that your language • A specially designed excursion courses cover the needs of all those taking part. Schools, universities and program. businesses can all benefit from our Please make sure that you contact special programs to train and qualify Cavendish School of English at least their staff and students. a month before making a group booking, to allow plenty of time for We will not a special program to be developed for your group. Booking early is be beaten advisable, particularly during the on price! summer months.

12 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Junior group bookings Junior courses for groups of AFTERNOONS Lessons will be between 13:10 and 17:35. students aged 8 to 17 can be If students had lessons in the morning, in arranged throughout the year. the afternoon, excursions are arranged to various places of interest including London, FIRST DAY On the first day of their English language Stonehenge, Bath, and Winchester. If course, students are given a short informal lessons are in the afternoon excursions can English test and then placed into groups, take place in the morning. from beginners to advanced, with other students of a similar level. EVENINGS There is always something to do in the Often, on the first day, students are taken evenings with organised trips to local on a sightseeing tour of Bournemouth and the local area. attractions like LaserQuest, an outdoor dry ski slope track, cinemas, discos and MORNINGS karaoke evenings. Morning lessons will be between 08:25 am and 12:50 with teachers who are All students on our junior language courses experienced at making English fun and easy stay with very carefully-chosen, regularly- to learn. The emphasis in the classroom is inspected hosts in twin rooms, so parents on the spoken word and students quickly gain confidence and start to enjoy the can be certain that their children will be challenge of using English with their hosts looked after. As well as being immersed and in normal everyday situations. in an English-speaking environment and gaining confidence in using their own All main classrooms at Cavendish School of English are well-equipped with interactive English. Our junior students will thoroughly whiteboards, computer and internet enjoy their stay in England, one which is access, and the learning environment is sure to be full of fond memories. friendly and fun. A variety of up-to-date teaching methods and materials are Junior Programs are specially designed to used to ensure that students reach their meet the specific needs of diverse groups potential. and the individual student. Cavendish School of English | 13 Junior Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter camps

Our Junior Camps Cavendish junior camps are We make sure to provide their evening entertainment and available as 1-10 week courses. maximum convenience and drop them off for a good night’s Students stay in Bournemouth safety for our Cavendish sleep. and can also choose in certain students. Depending on the age, 2 - 4 places to be accommodated experienced leaders per coach in homestay in twin rooms or Up to 9 excursions will look after the students residential single or twin room. per fortnight for the whole day. All of our Students on our Standard excursions are fully guided. courses will be supplied with Each day is packed with fun- All excursions, day and evening public transport tickets to get filled activities: excursions, entertainment and extra to and from their homestay sports, evening entertainment services are included in the accommodation. and, of course, English price. Only VR, Splashdown, Students on our Premium lessons. Lessons can be held LaserQuest and bowling incur a courses however, will be picked in the morning as well as the small charge if students wish to up and dropped off from their afternoon. go. All the above extras can also home stay accommodation up Nearly all of our excursions are be bought in a discounted pack. to 4 times daily including a pick accompanied by a fully qualified Please contact us for an up-to- up after dinner to take students tour guide. date copy of our course dates to their evening entertainment and fees. and then a drop off afterwards After dinner, our coaches come ready for a good night's sleep. back to pick-up the students for

14 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Bournemouth Junior Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter camps Standard and Premium Junior Camps

AGE (Standard Residence): 1 0 - 17 AGE (Standard Homestay): 1 3 - 17

AGE (Premium Residence): 1 0 - 17 AGE (Premium Homestay): 9 - 17

LENGTH OF STAY: 1 - 10 weeks

TUITION: Premium: 22.5 lessons (15 hours) per week Standard: 20 lessons (13.33 hours) per week

CLASS SIZE: 15 (can be 16 in very rare circumstances)

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES PER WEEK: Premium: 9 excursions per fortnight Standard: 7 excursions per fortnight Both: 9-10 daytime and evening activities.

ACCOMMODATION: Homestay or Residential (summer only)

SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE IN STANDARD AND PREMIUM

EXAMPLE OF EXCURSIONS WITHIN TWO WEEKS: • London every week • Portsmouth • Bournemouth • Portland • Weymouth • Lulworth Cove • Sandbanks Beach • Southampton • Salisbury • Stonehenge (outside of summer) • Winchester • New Forest or Christchurch (weather depending) • Poole • Boat cruise and speedboat run

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT: Splashdown, LaserQuest and bowling*, karaoke disco, cinema, beach visit, Poole Quay (Dream Machines, fireworks), 2-3 times a week to visit our Cavendish Club (Professional entertainment & disco), and a great farewell party in our Cavendish night club with all our groups together.

EXTRA SERVICES: Airport transfers**, daytime sports London excursions entertainment program, town maps, participation certificate, 24-hour hotline. *All Inclusive option - includes all entrance fees for optional activities in every week one money-saving cost. **A scheduled transfer service is available on weekends between London Heathrow Airport and Cavendish School of English for £25 per person per way. Alternatively, students will need to book a private transfer service, which can be done by us.

Cavendish School of English | 15 AGE: 1 6 - 1 8 EVENING ENTERTAINMENT: Splashdown, LaserQuest and bowling*, LENGTH OF STAY: 2 weeks karaoke disco, cinema, beach visit, INTENSIVE TUITION: Poole Quay (Dream Machines, fireworks), 55 lessons (36.7 hours) per stay Bournemouth Pier entertainment, twice a week to visit our Cavendish Club CLASS SIZE: SUMMER CAMP (professional entertainment & disco), 15 (can be 16 in very rare great farewell party in our Cavendish circumstances) This course is an intensive night club with all our groups together. summer course for advanced PLACE OF LESSONS: EXTRA SERVICES: Cavendish Road and/or Southbourne Airport transfers**, daytime sports students only. It contains EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES entertainment program, town maps, slightly less activities and has PER STAY: participation certificate, 24-hour Activities per stay: 8 Excursions, hotline. more lessons instead. 10 evening activities. *All Inclusive option - includes all entrance fees for EXCURSIONS: optional activities in one money-saving cost. **A scheduled transfer service is available on weekends London, Bournemouth, Portland, between London Heathrow Airport and Cavendish School Weymouth, Lulworth Cove, Portsmouth, of English for £25 per person per way. Alternatively, students will need to book a private transfer service, Stonehenge (outside of summer), Salisbury, which can be done by us. Winchester, New Forset / Christchurch, Poole and a speedboat trip.

16 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Gold Edition Summer Centres Premium junior summer courses at the very best locations in Britain!

What does ‘Gold Edition’ mean? We have titled our most spectacular and Gold Edition is included in the price, e.g. superb language school places ‘Gold any admissions. Only extra training, which Edition’. These are located in special has nothing to do with a language course, places, have a lot to offer and are very high for example a tennis course, is optionally quality in all aspects, e.g. as for the leisure bookable. facilities, the food and accommodation. Gold Edition language courses have more Thus, for example, all students are to offer than any other centre in the UK. You accommodated in boarding houses on the will have more excursions, more high quality school or university campus. Also absolutely activities, smaller classes and more lessons everything in our school locations of the than in any other language school in England.

Cavendish School of English | 17 Embley Park School Thornton College

Embley Park is privileged to be based in such a beautiful Embley Park surroundings. The school, located in Wellow (near , Hampshire) is steeped in history. Much of the main building near Southampton was originally constructed in the 16th and 17th centuries. It was also the family home of Florence Nightingale from 1825 PREMIUM SUMMER CAMP to 1910. Over the past half century, the internal arrangements have changed in order for the main building to be used as a AGE: 9 - 17 school and boarding house. LENGTH OF STAY: 1 - 5 weeks Embley Park offers access to extraordinary facilities: a nine- hole golf course, 6 tennis courts, full-size astroturf pitch TUITION: (for Hockey or Football), indoor sports hall (for badminton, 24 lessons (16 hours) per week basketball, cricket and football), a small gym and indoor CLASS SIZE: swimming pool. 1 0 - 1 2 Our programme is full of excursions and activities in order PLACE OF LESSONS: to immerse our students in the English culture. The English Embley Park School lessons are a mix of tradition methodology and modern technology. All the classrooms have interactive smartboards, EXCURSIONS: controlled with Ipads, and are all linked via Apple TV. There 6 excursions per 2-week-stay is free WiFi across the campus. (3 full day + 3 half day), including; • London every week Winchester • Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio • Bournemouth • Salisbury and Stonehenge

ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT: • A welcome party • An optional visit to the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio • Orienteering • Mini-Olympics • Tennis, Football, Golf and Swimming • Disco, Karaoke, Film and Quiz nights • A farewell party

EXTRA SERVICES: An Airport transfer service is available between Heathrow Airport and the school for £39 per student per way.

18 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Thornton College

The beautiful location of Thornton College is a safe, self- Oxford-Thornton contained and leafy campus that looks like an English fairy-tale / Harry Potter style school, but benefits from modern facilities PREMIUM SUMMER CAMP and high-tech teaching rooms. The College is surrounded by forests and meadows whilst a river runs through the 25 AGE: 9 - 17 acre estate. The classrooms feature cutting-edge technology. Classes, accommodation and dining hall are in close proximity. LENGTH OF STAY: 1 - 6 weeks Oxford is famed for its Universities and ‘dreaming spires’, TUITION: and students will take regular visits to this fantastic historical 24 lessons (16 hours) per week city. Thornton is ideally situated for trips to Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon, as well as London, Cambridge CLASS SIZE: and Royal Windsor. 10 maximum Facilities at Oxford-Thornton include an outdoor heated PLACE OF LESSONS: swimming pool (ideal for summer barbecues), a sports hall, Thornton College theatre, library and computer room. There are grass and Astroturf football fields, tennis courts, an athletics track, EXCURSIONS: cricket pitch and other sports fields. Students enjoy spacious 6 excursions per 2-week-stay common rooms and WiFi is available throughout the campus. (3 full day + 3 half day), including; Three hot meals are provided daily, each meal providing • London a number of options including vegetarian. Packed lunch is • Windsor provided for full-day excursions. Visit Oxford-Thornton to • Bath explore the magic of the traditional English boarding school. • Stratford-Upon-Avon

ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT: • A welcome party • A River Thames boat trip • Orienteering • Tennis, Football and Cricket • Mini-Olympics/swimming competition • Talent shows, Disco, Karaoke, Film and Quiz nights • A farewell party

EXTRA SERVICES: An Airport transfer service is available between Heathrow Airport and the school for £39 per student per way.

Cavendish School of English | 19 Football Camp

AGE: Age: 11-17 years LENGTH OF STAY: 2 weeks TUITION: 40 English lessons (26.6 hours) Lessons are always held in the morning.

CLASS SIZE: 15 (can be 16 in very rare circumstances).

PLACE OF LESSONS: Cavendish Road and/or Southbourne

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES PER STAY: 6 excursions, 7 training sessions + 1 football tournament, 8 evening activities.

EXAMPLE OF EXCURSIONS WITHIN TWO WEEKS: • London (including a visit to a Premier League Stadium) • Bournemouth • Stonehenge (outside of summer) • Salisbury Our football camps are 2 week The students will be provided with a • Sandbanks • Poole combined courses that include 40 complete football kit (shirt, shorts • Cruise and speedboat run English lessons and over 26 hours and socks) and 3 additional training of football training with qualified T-Shirts are also included in the price. EVENING ENTERTAINMENT: and certified FA-Coaches from the • Splashdown traditional football club of Poole Town Goalkeepers will be supplied with a • Laser Quest* FC. goalkeeper’s outfit instead. During • Bowling* their London trip our footballers • Cinema, Beach visit The football training is divided into will visit a Premier League Stadium • Poole Quay (Dream Machines, 7 days of 3 hours training and one fireworks) national game against an English (Emirates Stadium, Arsenal or • Bournemouth Pier entertainment team at the end of the course. Wembley). • Great farewell party in Cavendish Club with all our groups together.

EXTRA SERVICES: • Airport transfers** • Football kit + 3 t-shirts or, Goalkeeper Kit + 3 t-shirts • All drinks during training • Town maps, • Participation certificate • 24 hour hotline

*All Inclusive option - includes all entrance fees for optional activities in one money-saving cost. **A scheduled transfer service is available on weekends between London Heathrow Airport and Cavendish School of English for £25 per person per way. Alternatively, students will need to book a private transfer service, which can be done by us.

20 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Social Programmes

Social Programmes Junior Social Programmes Fun sports and activities

In addition to the superb leisure and For young students, Cavendish School Cavendish School of English employs entertainment facilities available in Poole of English organises a complete program its own activity organisers that provide and Bournemouth, Cavendish School of activities to ensure that they have sports and fun activities on a daily basis of English offers its own comprehensive plenty of fun and are fully supervised at and interesting range of full and half day throughout the summer. These activities excursions to places of interest at very all times. include football tournaments, beach reasonable prices. Activities take place almost every day volleyball, rollerblade tours, golf, table This is possible as Cavendish School throughout the summer. As well as the tennis, bicycle tours through The New of English, unlike its competitors, runs sports activities mentioned below, which Forest as well as fun games. a large fleet of coaches and buses. include LaserQuest, SplashDown, bowling The social programmes are designed and virtual reality centre, there are also to provide Cavendish students with an insight into the culture, customs and cinema visits, karaoke and disco evenings history of Britain. in our Cavendish Club.

Typical excursions for juniors and adults include:

• Visits to famous cities & places such as London, Oxford, Winchester, Salisbury, Stonehenge (outside of summer), Southampton, Portsmouth, Bath, Beaulieu, the New Forest and many, many more. • Famous castles and stately homes such as Windsor, Blenheim Palace, Corfe Castle and Hampton Court. • Shopping in London and visits to London’s attractions such as Madame Tussaud’s, the Tower of London and Kensington Palace. • International Sporting events. • Individual tour programs can be arranged for special groups for an additional fee. • Prices for half day excursions start from £8 and for full day excursions start from £16*. * All excursions and activities are included in the price of holiday camps.

Cavendish School of English | 21 Accommodation

We make you feel at home: As an adult you have the option of Our welcoming and friendly home choosing between standard and Students have the stay hosts are carefully selected executive hosts. and will help you gain a deeper Executive hosts have the added additional support understanding of the local culture benefits of a large en-suite room, and customs WiFi access, TV and a glass of of several Officers The school has various wine in the evening. experienced Accommodation Hosts match students’ needs. who look after their Officers who are always available Students can choose between to help students with any query or single or twin rooms. Breakfast problem. When students are away and evening meals are provided wellbeing from home, small problems may Monday to Friday. arise from time to time. These can Breakfast, a light lunch and an (who speak several languages usually be resolved quickly and evening meal are provided on easily. Students have the additional like German, Russian, Spanish, Saturday and Sunday. support of Officers who look after Polish, Italian, Chinese, their wellbeing and speak several Students on the Junior Programs Portuguese) languages (German, Russian, have 3 meals a day and will always Spanish, Polish, Italian, Chinese, be accommodated in twin rooms. Portuguese) and offer a complete There will be a maximum of 4 and confidential service. students in the homestay house. Accommodation is arranged with Residence accommodation: caring English homes and many Residential accommodation is have hosted Cavendish students available nearby, please contact us for a number of years. There is for details. a 24 hour hotline available for Rooms have either an ensuite all Cavendish students and their shower or bath and toilet, TV, parents abroad. heating and telephone. Breakfast Home Stay Accommodation: and dinner are included on request. Hosts are carefully selected and Food is included in the course closely monitored to ensure high price and is provided 3 times daily standards are maintained. in our school canteen or a local restaurant. 22 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Your first day

Your host will make sure that you know Educational Facilities: the way to your new language school • Ring binder file on your first morning. • Welcome pack • All teaching materials (your own All courses commence on Monday, unless there is a national holiday on course book is included in the Monday, in which case your first day enrolment fee) will be the Tuesday. • Use of textbooks • Free internet access and guidance in Students on our premium summer online studying camps will be picked up by our • Our educational advisory service coaches from their home. • Course Certificate on completion of On arrival at Cavendish School of your English language course. English, you will be greeted and Administrative Services: introduced to the teaching and office • Enrolment staff. As a new Cavendish student you • Student identity card (with discounts will be given a tour of the language on local facilities) school and made aware of health and • Home stay accommodation safety regulations. • Help in any personal matters Then you will take a short, informal • Arrangement of emergency medical test (if you haven’t already done so and dental treatment as provided by online), to make sure you are placed the National Health Service (NHS). at the correct level of English. The Accommodation fees include: Have the time of your English test only lasts 30 minutes and • Single room from Sunday before afterwards, all students will have the your language course starts to the life with your new friends opportunity to speak personally to Saturday after its completion. their teachers about their expectations • Breakfast and evening meal, Monday from around the world… and objectives for the language to Friday, and all meals on Saturdays course. After that, you will join other and Sundays unless you have students that match your level of booked full board which includes 3 English. meals per day. (Please note: junior Adult students will receive the following course students always have full when welcomed to the school: board accommodation).

Cavendish School of English | 23 Travel

Getting to the school/host We advise you to bring any essential Nearest airports medication with you. Please also ensure • Bournemouth International Airport: How do I get to the school or host? that you have a dental and medical 15 minutes away (driving time). If you have made your own check-up before coming. arrangements to get to the UK, • Southampton airport: approximately Cavendish School of English can If you are likely to arrive at your host 45 minutes away (driving time). after 9 pm, please let us know before arrange transportation for you from • London, Heathrow and Gatwick any UK airport or port of arrival. We you start your journey. There isn’t any airports: less than 2 hours can arrange a convenient transfer need to do this if Cavendish School (Heathrow), 2 hours 30 minutes service from any UK airport to your of English has made your transfer (Gatwick) away (driving time). accommodation either by bus/coach arrangements. Train or greeting and transfer by chauffeur- Intercity rail network gives direct driven car, or if you prefer, we can give access to all parts of the country. The you easy instructions for you to make journey takes 1 hr 50 min from London your own way. (Waterloo) to Bournemouth. Please visit Please ask us for up-to-date prices www.southwesttrains.co.uk for detailed when you enrol. information.

Before you come to Bournemouth to Coach begin your English language course: National Express is a coach service Only 90 that provides coach transfers to all We will send you confirmation of parts of the country and is good value your course as well as course & minutes from for money. National Express will take 2 accommodation details. You should hrs 35 approximately from any London keep the letter with these details when London airport. For more details, visit you come to the school. www.nationalexpress.com.

24 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Located in the heart of the capital city, Valletta. Valletta is a UNESCO world heritage city built by the knights of Malta in the 15th century.

Cavendish School of English | 25 Cavendish School in Malta

Cavendish School of English.

Area our students. Escape the crowd and courses start every Monday and are The school is located in the heart of study in a relaxed environment in a minimum of one week long. Finally the capital city Valletta. Valletta is a beautiful Valletta with its many shops and most importantly, although there UNESCO world heritage city built by and restaurants. And if you wish to is a maximum of 12 students per class, the knights of Malta in the 15th century experience a great nightlife, buzzing most of the time classes are much and has been listed within the top 20 of Sliema and St Julian’s Bay are only a smaller (3-8 students). UNESCO world heritage sites to visit. few minutes away by ferry or bus. Because we offer classes for small The central bus station is only about In our school you will find: groups, teachers can pay more 3-4 walking minutes away from the attention to each student. • Air conditioned comfort with natural school. Also the ferry connections to light all year round. Sliema are quick and easy to catch (2 min walk to the ferry, 5 min actual • A typical modern Maltese ferry ride). Our direct neighbour is the establishment. French Embassy and one block away • Audio-visual equipment. you will find the huge pedestrian zone, with various shops and restaurants. • Stationery and workshop. We are one of The school • Internet café & Wi-Fi. The house in Valletta, where our school only three schools • Lift to all floors. is situated, was built in the 1900’s. It was whose licence the home of a wealthy businessman • Cosy cafeteria and lounge area. and is today, after complete • An apartment with roof –top terrace has been granted renovation, even more elegant and (for our English language students inviting than before. Amongst the 40 to operate from bookable as holiday home). language schools in Malta, we are one Valletta of only three schools whose licence Our language courses has been granted to operate from Our courses will be, depending on the Valletta. This is a huge advantage for level of study, of mixed nationality. The

26 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Why learn English in Malta?

Teaching English

Cavendish School of English.

English is one of the two official Valletta is just beautiful. It was built by beaches of Malta after your lessons. languages of Malta – a heritage of 164 the knights of Malta in 1573. You can The journey on the bus to every part of years of British colonialism. still see this today, because most of the the island is short and inexpensive. For original architecture is well-preserved. example you could visit Sliema, where What better place could you combine There are high walls surrounding the you can find many stylish stores and your holidays with the intensive peninsula with various buildings in cafes. It can be reached by foot in 15- improvement of the English language, baroque style, which were not only for 20 minutes or by bus or ferry within 5 than Malta? protection against attacks but also a minutes. You could also visit St. Julians, This south European island in the life supply for the knights. which is illuminated by night; it takes 25 minutes to get there by bus. Mediterranean Sea, located to the Valletta is the smallest capital within south of Italy, became an ideal study the EU. One huge advantage is that site for language schools in recent everything can be easily reached on decades. This is because of the long- foot. The charming capital is a vivid, time occupation by the British, so cultural and economic centre. There is almost every Maltese inhabitant speaks a multitude of little pubs, cafes, stores English. In addition, because of the and restaurants which will please you ideal conditions, Malta is a popular in your free time. In addition you will tourist destination. find cinemas and theatres, one of which It has a typical Mediterranean climate is the oldest used baroque theatre in Europe. By the way, Valletta is running with warm seawater and a well- for the Cultural Capital of Europe 2018. developed hotel and gastronomic Preparations are already underway. infrastructure. From Valletta you can easily get to the As such, Valletta, where our school is To summarise: Valletta, the island’s other parts of Malta: The coach station located, is like an open-air museum of capital, is a beautiful and attractive is only a 3-4 minute walk away from exceptional beauty. destination for language learning and our school. It is very easy to visit the travelling too. Why a language school in Valletta? medieval city of Mdina or the sandy

Cavendish School of English | 27 Courses

Valletta

Full Day Trips

General courses you for the IELTS exams which can be Special courses General English programmes are the taken at the end of the course. IELTS Students who are interested in an English most popular courses and are especially is a widely recognised language level course for professional purposes (e.g. suitable for adult participants (aged 16 system in which you can score up to 9 English for medical or legal parlance, points. Universities around the globe and older), who want to make maximum banking and accountancy, as well as progress in a short time. It is ideal for expect students to have an IELTS score of for Cambridge Certificates) must tell us anyone, who doesn’t want to improve between 5.5 and 8.5 depending on each at least four weeks in advance. This will their English for a specific professional university. ensure that teachers are available at the purpose (ESP), since the focus is on the One-to-One tuition start of the course. Students may bring development of the communication skills For the maximum learning experience their own books for these courses. in daily situations. choose a course where there will be a Half Day Trips The general English programmes are dedicated teacher just for you. Or you Individual lessons and specialised divided into the following levels – from could share the costs with a friend and courses Beginners to Advanced learners, based have a one-to-two language course. The Lessons don’t have to take place in a on the Common European Framework teacher will teach you according to your classroom. Alternative possibilities can be of Reference for Languages (A1 to C2). wishes. Please let us know if you have arranged with the school office. The lesson materials have been created special wishes so that we can make sure by the University of Cambridge and the teacher is prepared accordingly. Malta Family programmes guarantee that students have fun while Our family programmes allow adult and learning. The aim of our course is to young learner students to be on the develop quickly students’ self-confidence same timetable and explore the beautiful and English language. Each student will area in and around Valletta after learn in a relaxed teaching atmosphere. studying. Malta is the perfect holiday IELTS examination preparation destination for families, and has lots to courses offer to both adults and children of all We offer IELTS courses for a duration of ages. Join our school in Malta and see for 4-12 weeks. These courses will prepare yourself! Evening Activities 28 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Junior Courses Standard and Premium

AGE: 1 0 - 17

LENGTH OF STAY: 15 days

TUITION: 54 lessons (36 hours) per 15 day stay

CLASS SIZE: 15 max.

PLACE OF LESSONS: Valletta, Malta

ACCOMMODATION: Homestay or Malta University Residence

FULL DAY TRIPS: • Hop-on/hop-off Tour of Malta Full Day Trips • Comino/Blue Lagoon (+ St. Paul's Bay in spring & autumn) • Blue Grotto boats tour + Popeye Village (PREMIUM)

HALF DAY TRIPS: • Guided tour of Valletta • Visit to Golden Bay Beach • 5D Cinema (summer) • Mdina Treasure Hunt • Visit to Mellieha Beach • Guided tour of Marsaxlokk • Tour of Fort St. Elmo (spring-for everybody & summer-standard only) • Valletta Treasure Hunt (standard only) • Visit to Sliema • Grand Harbour cruise (PREMIUM) • Splash and Fun Waterpark (summer PREMIUM) • 5D Cinema (spring & autumn PREMIUM)

EVENING ACTIVITIES: • 3 visits to International Student Parties (summer) • Student party (spring & autumn) • Welcome boat party (summer) Half Day Trips • Karaoke night • DVD night • Pizza on the beach (spring & summer) • Quiz night • Relaxing beach party • Go-Kart racing (PREMIUM) • Cinema (PREMIUM) • Lasermaxx laser tag games (PREMIUM)

EXTRA SERVICES: • Minibus pickup and drop-off service between accommodation and school (up to 4 times per day) • Return airport transfer service • Entrance fees and transport included • Town maps • Participation certificate • 24-hour hotline Cavendish School offers both Standard and Premium courses. Premium courses include all excursions and activities that Standard courses include plus the highlighted PREMIUM Evening Activities options. Cavendish School of English | 29 Malta has a lot to offer in your free time

One of Malta’s many festivals

The mild climate makes the island The museums are open all year, as are • End of September: “Notte Bianca” – attractive for outdoor activities, both in the pubs, nightclubs and restaurants, a kind of “Night of museums” where winter and in summer. which offer dishes from all around the there are also celebrations in the world. streets During the winter months, golf, visiting historical places and going for a walk The importance of Christianity • January: “Valletta Baroque Festival” are very popular. is represented by the church - a celebration for lovers of baroque music On the other hand, aquatics and other consecration festivals (Festas) in the beach activities are very popular too. villages and from June to September Aquatics The Mediterranean Sea is ideal for no week goes by, without there being Aquatics is the most popular free time diving and windsurfing and depending a Festa somewhere in Malta or Gozo. activity in Malta. The bathing season on the season, special courses of During these festivals the village lasts from May to November, but in different levels can be booked. and the church are decorated with winter the water temperature usually thousands of lights and the community will not be less than 15°. People who Valletta has a cinema with eight halls worships their patron saint by way of a enjoy aquatics will find good conditions and every film is shown in English. musical pilgrimage through the village. all year round. The sea is always close: Concerts by international artists, The highlight of every Festa are the 190 km of coast is always reachable in theatre and art exhibitions take place fireworks. a short time. almost all year round (September to Tips for Valletta: Maltese beaches are excellently June). • St. John’s Co-Cathedral (gorgeous maintained. Surfboards, motorboats, There are also open-air events, like baroque church) small sailing boats, canoes or pedaloes traditional productions of Shakespeare or diving equipment can all be rented. • Multivision show “Malta Experience” – in the gardens of the presidential Diving 7000 years of Malta’s history palace and the annual festival of jazz The clear, deep blue water around at the quay of the Grand Harbour (July) • Jazz sessions during the summer Malta, as well as the various cliff coasts or the annual fireworks festival around months every Friday on the steps of are famous amongst diving fans. With a the island. St. Ursula Street clear view underwater, often more

30 | Cavendish School of English prospectus Watersports are a real ‘must’ in Malta!

than 40 meters, the extraordinary Food and entertainment world of coral reefs, caves, grottos In the main streets of Valletta as well and cracks is perfect for divers and as on the shore there are various underwater photographers. Because restaurants, which offer very good of the diversity of species, the very food. The variety is so superb, that good water quality and the excellent you will never have to visit the same view of the rocky sea bed, the diving restaurant twice. Also in other parts of areas around Malta are said to be one of the best in the world. What’s more, whatever your ability is, this underwater experience is open to all. Golf and walking Malta’s golf course is located close to Valletta and welcomes its guests all year round. Golf equipment can be rented and you can also book golf classes if you like. The school is happy to find out prices for you. In and around Valletta is a lot of Maltese cuisine. development, but along the cliff line on the west of the island, in the north and on Gozo there is still beautiful Malta and on Gozo there are a variety countryside, to take longer walks of pubs, wine bars, night clubs and and go on excursions. Tours can be restaurants, which offer local cuisine as organized by yourself or the staff A perspective on Valletta. well as food from all over the world. of our school– all you need are sturdy shoes and sun block – also during winter months.

Cavendish School of English | 31 Accommodation

the coach station. This B&B is 5 minutes away from numerous stores, restaurants and cafes & about 10 minutes away from Our penthouse terrace school and the coach station. Bonheur Guesthouse • Familiar atmosphere • Shared toilet • Only about 2 minutes from school. Important! Please book the Guesthouse well in advance, because it gets quickly booked up, especially in the summer months! Hostel Balco Symphony in Gzira • Single room with own bathroom • Self-catering • Two fully equipped kitchens There is a wide range of accommodation The hosts take special care of the needs • Internet available • Two minutes from Valletta by bus in Malta, from 5 star Hotels to family- of adult students: operated B&B. In addition to this, host Balco Harmony in Gzira • You might live together with other accommodation is provided by English • Double and shared rooms available students in single or double rooms. speaking Maltese families. If you wish, we • The facilities are similar to those of the • From Monday to Friday there will be can book accommodation close to the Balco Symphony breakfast and dinner included. school, along the main bus route. Hotel • Saturdays and Sundays you will get a Bayview Hotel Roof terraced apartment lunch box as well. • 3 star Hotel with an excellent location The roof terraced apartment is in the Malta University Residence on the Sliema seafront building of our school on the top floor. Not Accommodation is available in 7 / 8 • Outdoor pool with children’s section & only is the journey to school eliminated if bedroom town houses. Each House is indoor pool you stay here, you can also enjoy absolute equipped with 5 bathrooms, kitchen and • Fitness room & sauna relaxation after lessons. You can rent one dining facilities. Bedrooms all have a • Hairdresser & Nail Technician room or the whole apartment. It has two wash hand basin with hot and cold water. • Indian à la carte restaurant, Chinese bedrooms (1x double bed, 2x single beds Each of the bedrooms can be shared à la carte restaurant and continental with balcony), an eat-in kitchen (electric by two persons or contracted on single buffet restaurant stove, microwave/oven, sink, couch, TV) room occupancy. • Children’s play area, games room, bar as well as a bathroom with a shower and a & internet cafe open 24-hrs a day B&B Bus stop within a few meters away that washing machine. If you only rent one room •  Bed & Breakfast in Valletta drives you around the Maltese island you might have to share the living, eating • 20-25 minutes from school by bus and bathroom area with the guest of the Palazzo Sant Ursula Grand Excelsior Palazzo Sant Ursula is a renovated, other bedroom. The two big roof terraces • 5 star hotel located in Valletta spacious 17th century building close to (existing patio furniture) are by far the • Amazing views of Marsamxett harbour the Grand Harbour in Valletta. The house highlight of the apartment. Here you can and Manoel Island has a roof terrace, where you can relax relax and look at the lovely view over the • Unforgettable dining experience on sunny days and warm summer nights. roofs of Valletta. • Beautiful furnishing and decor Wi-Fi is available and there is a kitchen • Its central position allows for easy for self-catering. Home stay accommodation travel to all parts of the Maltese Accommodation with private hosts Location: Very good housing area, good islands is the ideal way of really getting to connections to other parts of Malta from • Only 10 minutes on foot from school know the Maltese culture and local life. It also ensures students keep on speaking English language outside of lessons. Following main criteria are Malta University Residence guaranteed: private accommodation is carefully chosen and is checked regularly by Cavendish School and the EFL Monitoring Board. Hosts in Malta are required to get a licence before they can take students.

32 | Cavendish School of English prospectus The Local area

Bournemouth, UK Cavendish School of English

Bournemouth Town Centre

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Valletta, Malta

Sliema Ferry

Cavendish School of English

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If you have any queries, you can contact us on: 63 Cavendish Road 124 Melita Street T: +44 (0) 1202- 77 00 70 Bournemouth Valletta F: +44 (0) 1202- 63 89 18 Dorset VLT 1123 E: [email protected] BH1 1RA Malta  CavendishSchoolofEnglish UK  CavendishBournemouth Come and see us on our Facebook Page! Check out the photos and videos, meet our staff and students and discover what’s on in Bournemouth. We can’t wait to see you all here to join in the fun!

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England School: 63 Cavendish Road • Bournemouth • Dorset • BH1 1RA • England Malta School: 124 Melita Street • Valletta • VLT 1123 • Malta

+44 (0)1202 770070 • www.cavendishschool.com • [email protected]