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Learning The Bell Way 4 Create your ideal course 12 Why study with Bell? 7 Effective English 15 The Bell Story 8 IELTS exam preparation 16 Exam preparation 19 Study in Cambridge 26 Skills workshops 20 Bell Cambridge campus 28 Business skills 21 Study in 30 1 to 1 tuition 22 Bell London campus 32 Language in Action 23 University Foundation Programme 25 Accommodation 34 Teacher training 38 Bell_English Bellenglishstudents Bell_English Bellinternational Courses for groups 40 BRITISH COUNCIL INSPECTION, BELL CAMBRIDGE, 2018 14 points of excellence Strategic and quality management Premises and facilities Learner management Staff management Learning resources Teaching Student administration Academic staff profile Care of students Publicity Academic management Accommodation June 2018 Course design Leisure opportunities.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE, BELL CAMBRIDGE & LONDON, JUNE 2018 Rated ‘excellent’ in ISI report

“Feedback to students is positive, “Students report that they are extremely well- Learning encouraging and accurate and clearly supported and would recommend the schools to identifies areas for improvement.” others.”

The Bell Way “Teaching is excellent and results in high “Detailed planning and an extensive understanding levels of student progress. Teachers are of the needs of their students allow teachers to experienced, well-qualified and have successfully adapt lessons to meet individual An integrated approach excellent subject knowledge.” learning needs and effectively challenge students.”

We deliver outstanding education and The Bell Way Bell welcomed students from our students benefit from over 60 years These six principles ensure that of educational expertise. We teach you are both challenged and 122 countries or territories in 2018 students as well as teachers from all supported. over the world. Bell experts give talks at industry-leading teaching events, with We want you to be the best you can be nine Bell speakers at IATEFL UK in 2018. Our teachers will always give you their best and we expect the same from you. Russia 2% Holland 1% Poland 1% Belgium 2% Our Head of Teacher Development, Silvana Germany 3% We will show you a clear path to your goals France 2% Switzerland 3% Korea 9% Richardson, is at the forefront of English language In every lesson and activity, you will know exactly what your Spain 2% Italy 8% Turkey 7% Iraq 1% Japan 5% teaching and well-known around the world. She aims are, how to achieve them and what to do next. China 6% Kuwait 2% Qatar 4% leads a team which includes many published English Mexico 1% Taiwan 3% Language Teaching (ELT) authors and teacher We will adapt your learning to suit you Saudi Arabia 12% UAE 2% Yemen 1% Thailand 5% Hong Kong 1% trainers. Your teachers will work with you to create a personal study plan, designed around your goals. Indonesia 2% Each student’s learning is guided by the six Brazil 3% We will help you to learn everywhere Angola 1% principles of The Bell Way, which have been We will show you how to achieve your goals faster by developed by our academic team and an Emeritus including learning in every part of your day. Professor from the University of Cambridge. The Bell Chile 1% Way is core to everything we do at Bell, enhancing We will give you regular feedback your learning progress and ensuring your success. You will work with your teacher to review your successes Argentina 1% and identify areas for development to ensure you succeed.

We never stop learning Plus: Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Coloumbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, We never stop learning or striving to be the best we can Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, be, setting ourselves high expectations and challenging Luxembourg, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sudan, goals, just like the ones we set you. Sweden, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

4 LEARNING THE BELL WAY LEARNING THE BELL WAY 5 Why study with Bell? We continue to follow the vision of our founder, Frank Bell, who believed in the power of language to transform lives and the world. Our heritage means we have education at the heart of everything we do, and in over 60 years, we have never compromised on that.

Achieve your goals with Bell

Language confidence. A place at university. An international career. Whatever you dream of achieving with English, we will help you succeed.

More than 60 years of tradition

Since 1955, we have provided unforgettable learning experiences to students and teachers from around the world, transforming the lives of over one million people.

Through our teaching approach, The Bell Way, we encourage our students to aim high, exceed their learning goals and become confident users of the English language.

Through excellent teaching and outstanding guidance and support, we are committed to helping students and organisations achieve their full potential.

6 WHY STUDY AT BELL? WHY STUDY AT BELL? 7 The Bell Story One man’s vision

Bell was founded by Frank Bell, a University of Cambridge graduate, with a love of languages and a vision to promote intercultural understanding through language education.

Frank’s inspiration came from his time as a prisoner of war during the Second World War. In the harsh conditions of the camp, he taught his fellow prisoners Spanish and French, a simple act of defiance that quickly led to the creation of a secret university, which taught a THE BELL broad range of subjects. After the war, Frank Bell returned to . Reflecting on his experiences, he realised that STORY the route to international co-operation and understanding lay in learning. This led him, in 1955, to open his first language school in Cambridge, which still operates today. 2013 Bell teacher campus Macao welcomes teachers from across East Asia Since then, Bell has grown from one prestigious English language school in Cambridge to an internationally recognised, high-quality education business, which unlocks the world for its students through learning English and learning in English. 2014 The international school of Brussels appoints Bell to deliver its intensive The Bell Educational Trust 2007 English language summer school Bell runs the largest English language programme teaching project in the world at King In 1972, Frank Bell established The Bell Educational Trust, founded on the belief of Saud University in Saudi Arabia, promoting intercultural understanding through language education. Established in 2012, teaching 20,000 students and training over 70 teachers the Bell Foundation, part of the Bell Educational Trust, plans to continue this vision by working to overcome exclusion through language education. 2015 Bell launches its first Celta programme in Bell London taught by ELT expert Jim 1991 Scrivener Contract secured to deliver in-school english programmes with a network of colleges in Thailand, which still operate today 1972 1982 1938 1955 Frank set up The Bell Contract secured with Contract secured with the Ministry of Education, 2016 1916 Frank was awarded a first-class Frank established the Educational Trust. All fees China’s Ministry of Angola, to establish a national language teaching Nine teaching experts are Founder Frank Bell was born in degree in French and Spanish from first Bell school at were reinvested to Agriculture to establish a institute selected to speak at the Calcutta, India the University of Cambridge 9 Cranmer Road in Cambridge improve student services number of language prestigious IATEFL and facilities centres Conference — a new Bell record

1939-1945 1958 1993 2009 2011 2018 As a prisoner of war during world war II, Frank taught his The Bell school moved to its new location One world nursery, Launch of a teacher A multi-million Bell opens its new London fellow prisoners Spanish and French, which led to the on Red Cross Lane in Cambridge, where it Geneva, established training campus at pound School in the vibrant creation of a secret university. During this time he remains today to deliver pre-school Homerton College, part of investment in Bankside area close to became convinced that the route to international English programmes the University of the original Bell Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate cooperation and understanding lay in learning Cambridge, that welcomes Cambridge Modern and St. Paul’s around 350 teachers campus to Cathedral every summer improve facilities 1986 Bell launches its first young 2000 2010 learner programme at The Contracts secured with two large It is estimated that over one million Leys, Cambridge that still corporations in Libya to deliver language students have been educated run to this day training to oil and engineering employees around the world under the Bell brand since 1955

8 THE BELL STORY THE BELL STORY 9 English Language for Young Learners

To Bell, a young learner programme is more than an English course. We inspire our students to be committed to their future success.

Your child will develop life skills such as confidence, responsibility and teamwork, while becoming an accomplished communicator in English.

Courses: Our last British Council Junior Explorer 20 Inspection placed us as one Summer Explorer 22 of the UK’s top 5 multi- centre language schools Intensive Academic English 24 Young Business Leaders 26 Over 96% of students taking Young Cambridge Scholars 28 Trinity GESE successfully passed their exams in 2018 Seasonal Courses 38

Extra: In the last year, Bell schools welcomed young learners Electives & Academies 18 from 68 different countries

10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS 11 Educational Activities

To really master the English language, learning needs to take place Learning inside and outside the classroom. Learning everywhere is one of our core teaching principles.

At Bell, the educational activities, electives and academies are planned just as much as the lessons, with learning outcomes to The Bell Way support what your child has studied in class. Students practise their English while focused on an activity, which leads to a natural and fluent use of the language.

An integrated approach Many activities on English Explorer courses also link to the overall project theme. For example, during a week celebrating ‘Cool Britannia’, students may explore the London skyline in an art activity or complete an evening team challenge based around British fashion.

S Activity outcomes TUD Y S TO We teach inside and outside N U During educational activity sessions your child will: O R S S S E the classroom L Students learn faster and more successfully • explore and develop their skills in a range of active, academic and creative activities when they use English all the time and in a • improve English knowledge and skills such as understanding range of situations. We encourage consistent instructions and social language use of English throughout each part of the day. • develop life skills such as teamwork, leadership, collaboration and Y planning AC IT TI N VITIES U MM CO

Inspiring lessons Exciting study tours

Delivering outstanding education is at the heart of everything we All our young learner courses have study tours included do, whether students are improving their language capabilities, Max class size within the course, so your child can explore the UK and developing their academic skills or learning about business. 14 students experience British culture.

Using the six Bell Way principles, each lesson is expertly designed to Students learn about British life and history through inspire students to reach their full potential. exploring places of interest such as , Cambridge or Warwick Castle. Every course includes a full day trip to London, where students enjoy a walking tour, river cruise or a trip to a top London museum, in addition to the Lesson outcomes chance to visit iconic London landmarks. Project-based learning In lessons your child will learn: Learning through projects is particularly Study tour outcomes • practical everyday language, motivating for young learners and helps such as asking polite questions, them remember the language that they Study tours are important learning opportunities outside clarifying meaning, developing learn. Working in groups, students use the classroom and students prepare for them in lessons. vocabulary and comprehension English to produce something tangible On the tour, students develop language and life skills of instructions like a short film, a story, a magazine or a through tasks such as: • techniques to improve fluency business presentation. and pronunciation • conducting interviews • academic language suitable for Project work guarantees students study • taking part in fact-finding challenges school and university something new every time. Projects on our • completing activity sheets • life skills, such as independence English courses are based around themes and teamwork such as global lives, nation of innovation Each study tour is reviewed in class afterwards. The • about British life and culture and natural wonders. students discuss what they have learnt and explore the topics further, recording progress in their portfolios.

12 LEARNING THE BELL WAY LEARNING THE BELL WAY 13 24-hour care from arrival to A warm and welcoming departure Arrival community Your child’s UK experience starts from the moment they arrive at the airport. A Your child’s welfare is our top priority and we provide an member of the Bell team will meet your outstanding level of care to ensure your child has the best child in the arrivals hall. Your child will be supervised at all times by a staff member home-away-from-home experience. until they arrive at their Bell school. Watch our video online: A warm welcome arriving in On their first day, your child will meet the the UK staff and other students. Bell Student Ambassadors, who are already familiar with the school, will be available to help them settle in. We ensure students have everything they need to feel safe and comfortable. Your child will also attend a welcome meeting to learn more about the school. Daily welfare reviews Your child will have daily house meetings throughout their course to discuss what they have achieved and share any concerns. We have questionnaires, a suggestions box and a student council – and we act on requests right away. Each evening, children have access to WiFi and computers so they can contact friends and family. We also have a 24- hour emergency helpline if you have any urgent concerns. Departure On departure, every child is escorted to Safe and An inclusive Tasty and nutritious Safe, supportive and Medical support the check-in desk in time for their flight. secure schools approach food caring team If your child is unwell, they will be well cared for by our on-site team. All staff Your child will be in a safe and secure We will always endeavour to accommodate Your child will be offered a choice of nutritious Your child will be cared for by our dedicated have first aid knowledge and designated residential environment 24 hours a day. Boys students with additional learning needs. Our food at each mealtime: breakfast, lunch and support teams, including dedicated first aiders have undergone additional and girls have separate accommodation St Albans school can also accommodate dinner. Every menu includes a selection of houseparents, teachers and activity leaders, training. Some schools also benefit on site with their own secure storage for students with physical disabilities or mobility hot and cold items including fresh fruit and on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. from regular clinics with a school nurse. Regular inspections valuables. All our activities are fully risk- issues. We will work with you before your vegetables. Snacks are available during break Bell has agreements with local health assessed for safety. child arrives to see how we can tailor the times and at each evening house meeting. • ●Houseparent - responsible for the care and and accreditations providers and a member of Bell staff will programme to meet the needs of your child. Packed lunches are provided on all study welfare of your child outside the classroom always accompany a student should Students are required to give pocket money, tours. • English● teacher - responsible for your We are regularly inspected by industry they need to visit a doctor or dentist. medication and important documents to the child’s learning in the classroom regulators who assess our learning and centre manager for safekeeping. If your child has a dietary requirement • Activity● leader - responsible for the welfare provision. Pocket money and medication will be carefully associated to an allergy, please let us know so student’s afternoon and evening activities managed and distributed by staff members we can accommodate this. The British Council’s latest inspection in throughout your child’s stay. All staff members working on a Bell young 2015 awarded us 9 points of excellence for: learner course have passed thorough safeguarding checks including ISA Children’s “Staff management, quality assurance, Barred List clearance and a criminal premises and facilities, academic record check - as well as a full reference management, course design, teaching, care of students, leisure opportunities Courses for Junior check covering the last five years of their Minimum staff to students Explorer employment. All staff also complete a course in and care of under-18s.” student ratio 1:6 aged 11-17 1:5 aged 7-10 Child Protection. ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS 15 Junior Students learn through project-based lessons and a Explorer range of activities throughout the week. Age: Start Dates: School: Level: 7-10 Weekly, starting Bell Bloxham Any any Sunday (30 June - 18 Aug) Choose your perfect p.20 Summer course Students learn through project-based lessons and Every student is a unique individual to us: it is one of the Summer a choice of three electives or one academy option* core Bell Way principles. We can help you find the perfect Explorer over a two-week course. course for your unique young learner. Age: Weekly course dates: Two-week course dates: 11-17 St Albans Bloxham The Leys Wellington (12 - 17 years only) Weekly, starting any 30 June 03 July 03 July Sunday 14 July 17 July 17 July (02 June -18 Aug) 28 July 31 July 31 July 11 August Level: Any p.22 *Academies are an additional cost - unavailable at St Albans

Bell The Leys • Cambridge Intensive This academically challenging course focuses on improving academic English skills, developing exam Luton Stansted Academic techniques and effective learning approaches. Bell Bloxham English • Bell St Albans ... p.62 Bell Bloxham ... p.64 Age: Start Dates: School: Level: Oxford 12-17 Sunday 30 June Bell Bloxham Minimum Level A2 Bell Sunday 14 July St Albans Sunday 28 July • London Sunday 11 August Ebbsfleet p.24 Heathrow Bell Wellington Gatwick Young An exciting course which develops a wide range of language, business and life skills. Students set Business up their own businesses and compete in the Bell Business Challenge. Bell The Leys ... p.66 Bell Wellington ... p.68 Leaders

Age: Start Dates: School: Level: 14-17 Wednesday 03 July Bell Wellington Minimum Level B1 Wednesday 24 July p.26 Our courses include:

Tuition, study materials A full programme of study tours Free internet access and course portfolio Young An intensive subject-based programme with subject Residential accommodation Comprehensive supervision lessons and lectures. Students improve their ability to Free laundry service and all meals by qualified staff Cambridge study in English and prepare for life at a top university.

Scholars Age: Start Dates: School: Level: Transfers from and to designated 14-17 Wednesday 03 July Bell The Leys Minimum Level B1 A full programme of educational airports on scheduled arrival and Comprehensive insurance Wednesday 17 July and social activities departure days Wednesday 31 July p.28 16 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS 17 Art and Design Academy Tennis Academy Our Art and Design Academy is perfect for budding artists who want The Tennis Academy is ideal for students who want to receive to improve their creative skills. Led by an experienced art teacher, professional tennis tuition. All coaches are qualified by the LTA (Lawn students will develop their personal creativity and explore different Tennis Association) and have experience in teaching students of all artistic styles such as: abilities.

• Animation Students will play on a range of surfaces, working on their forehand, • Drawing backhand, volley shots and serves, and will get to apply • Painting their newly learnt skills in regular games. • Graphic Design • Sculpting As the UK is the home of grass court tennis - the same used in the famous Wimbledon tournament - students will have the chance to Students will work towards creating a bespoke piece of art to showcase practise playing on this surface and learn about the different skills and their hard work and artistic flair. techniques required. Electives & Academies Electives Academies

Electives give students an opportunity to take part in a wide range of Bell academies give students the chance to specialise in one particular activities, with a choice of active, creative and academic options available area of interest. Delivered by professionals with many years of industry at each school. Students have multiple sessions in each chosen elective, experience, students practise their English while focused on learning or allowing them to build confidence and practise elective-specific language. developing their chosen skill. Academy options are booked in advance and Electives are delivered by experienced activity leaders with a variety of are available at Bloxham School, The Leys and Wellington College. backgrounds, from keen sportspeople to professional actors. Football Academy Horse-riding Performing Arts 18 hours of 1 focused activity on each two-week course Students will receive professional football Academy Academy 6 hours x 3 electives (total 18 hours) on a two-week course or coaching from Reading FC Community Trust. Our horse-riding academy takes place at a Taught by an experienced Performing 4.5 hours x 2 electives (total 9 hours) on a one-week course Coaches are qualified by the FA and have extensive experience with both male and long-established equestrian school, approved Arts specialist, students will improve their female footballers. by the British Horse Society and Association theatrical skills through activities such as: of British Riding Schools. Led by professional Coaching will cover technical aspects of the trainers, students will: • Acting game including: Wellington The Leys Bloxham • Singing St Albans • Develop their riding skills including walking, • Dancing Electives British sports Basketball Creative writing Art & design • Dribbling trotting and cantering • Stage management A wide selection of active, academic Contemporary art Drama Dance British literature • Passing • Learn about stable management and how • Costume and set design and creative electives are available at Event management Football Film-making Drama • Shooting to care for horses all schools, however the ones listed here are guaranteed to take place. Presentations and debates Journalism Pool sports and swimming Journalism • Heading • Learn how to safely handle and tack up Students will have their moment in the Volleyball Photography in Cambridge Tennis Health & fitness • Tackling horses in the stables spotlight as they create an end-of-course • Goalkeeping production to be performed to their fellow Academies* Students will have the opportunity to display students and Bell staff. Football Tennis Art & Design Electives only what they have learnt during the academy For students who want to focus on Students will get a chance to put all these skills one particular interest Horse-riding at a final ‘tack and turnout’ show and will be into practise through supervised matches. Performing Arts presented with a certificate and rosette to * Academies are an additional cost The academy also includes a guided tour of celebrate their achievements. Madejski Stadium, home to Reading FC.

18 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS 19 Junior Explorer A special course created for younger learners aged 7-10, with lessons, activities and study tours all tailored for a younger age group

Course summary Course description Study Tours Our course for juniors at Bloxham has all Junior students enjoy study tours to Age 7-10 the important elements of an Explorer exciting UK destinations such as: programme, but is adjusted to meet the • The Natural History Museum, Oxford Language level All levels needs and abilities of students aged • Warwick Castle 7-10 with topics and content tailored for • Cotswolds Wildlife Park Course Length 1-8 weeks a younger age group. The focus is on • Cadbury World, Birmingham encouraging the children to build their • The Living Rainforest, Newbury Start Dates Any Sunday from confidence, use their language learning, try • The MAD Museum, Stratford-Upon-Avon 30 June - 18 August new things and make new friends!

Location Bloxham Extra support for Juniors Project Themes • Students aged 7-10 are supervised at Summer themes for juniors include: Course components 1 week all times • My Body • Their lessons, activities and study tours Lessons 15 hours • You & Me are tailored for a younger age group, with Max class size Study tours 1 day* • Super Food shorter lessons and more frequent breaks 14 students Junior activities 9 hours • Amazing Animals • The focus is on variety and trying new things Other activities 9 hours Sample Timetable • Juniors have an earlier bedtime * 3 days over 2 weeks

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Activity Programme 08.00 BREAKFAST FOLLOWED BY MORNING MEETING Sample activities for juniors include: 09.00 Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson Junior activities Language test • British school games 10.00 Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson Minimum staff to BREAK • Cooking 11:00 BREAK BREAK 9 hours of junior-friendly activities Orientation/ student ratio • Dodgeball 11:30 Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson Student arrivals and Full day Departures on each one-week course • Mask making 12.30 welcome activities LUNCH study tour LUNCH or On our Junior English Explorer Course, • Nature walk 13:30 Full day Activities LONDON Activities students can choose from a wide range of 14:30 Language lesson Course presentation excursion • Rounders BREAK BREAK activities designed for younger students 1:5 Natural History Museum STRATFORD • T-shirt painting BREAK BREAK 15.30 Activities Activities and led by specialist junior staff. These Activities BREAK BREAK Activities 16.00 include sporting activities such as football, Activities Activities volleyball and dodgeball, as well as creative 17:00 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME and academic activities such as drama, 18.00 DINNER AND FREE TIME music, cooking and book club. Students are 19.30 Evening activities encouraged to try new things, learn new 21.00 HOUSE MEETINGS phrases and build their confidence when using English outside the classroom.

20 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS 21 Summer Explorer Our popular Summer Explorer programme is part of a series of seasonal courses that we run throughout the year (see p. 67). It offers a holistic language experience which is immersive, flexible and lots of fun! Students explore the English language and develop life skills through lessons, study tours and a combination of small-group and whole-school activities. All our Explorer courses use a project-based approach to learning which guarantees that students will study something new on every course.

Course summary This course is for Study tours Students take part in three full-day study Young learners who want to combine English tours every two weeks to historic UK Age 11-17 language study, activities and cultural visits. destinations such as London, Cambridge and Stratford-upon-Avon. Language level All levels Course description Course outcomes Course Length 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks English lessons English lessons include projects that are Students will: Start Dates & St. Albans: Any Sunday designed around the school’s weekly theme. • Gain confidence and become more Locations 02 June to 18 August Small groups of students work together Max class size independent as learners and users of the 14 students on their projects focusing on each child’s English language Bloxham: 30 June, 14 July, language knowledge and skills development. 28 July, 11 August • Develop their English language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) Students at Bloxham, The Leys and Wellington • Improve their vocabulary, pronunciation The Leys: 03, 17, 31 July also have the opportunity to demonstrate and understanding of grammar appropriate their language skills by preparing for and Sample Timetable: Week 1 to their level Wellington: 03, 17, 31 July taking the Trinity College London Speaking • Develop skills in their chosen electives or exam (GESE). SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Academy option 08.00 BREAKFAST FOLLOWED BY MORNING MEETING • Develop essential life skills such 09.00 Course Components Activity programme as teamwork, independent study, Language test Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson Students at Bell ‘learn by doing’, so the activity communication and the ability to take 10:30 BREAK BREAK programme is an integral part of the course responsibility for their own learning 11:00 Orientation/ Language lesson Language lesson Lessons 30 hours Language lesson Full day Language lesson and allows young learners to practise and Language lesson GESE preparation GESE preparation Study tours 3 days • Make friends with students from a diverse Student arrivals and study tour develop what they have learnt in lessons. 12.30 welcome activities LUNCH LUNCH Electives / Academy 18 hours mix of countries across the globe STRATFORD Our afternoon activities – electives and 13:30 Language lesson Other activities 25.5 hours • Produce a portfolio of work demonstrating Electives/Academy Electives/Academy Electives/Academy Activities academy options – are designed to improve study tour prep Shakespeare’s progress, achievements and new 15.00 birthplace communication and confidence while BREAK BREAK experiences 15.30 developing academic, creative and active skills. Electives/Academy Activities Electives/Academy Electives/Academy Activities

17:00 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME All Summer Explorer students also enjoy a 18.00 DINNER AND FREE TIME 19.30 wide variety of whole-school activities such as Evening activities games, competitions, discos and shows. 21.00 HOUSE MEETINGS

22 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS 23 Intensive Academic English

An academically-challenging English course that develops study skills and exam technique within a British boarding school experience.

Course summary Course Description Activities Students have lots of opportunities to learn This course focuses on improving academic outside the classroom, including: Age 12-17 English skills, developing exam techniques • Sports – from football and basketball to and learning how to learn. Students also tennis and cricket Language level Pre-Intermediate A2 benefit from a British boarding school • Creative arts – from T-shirt painting to and above experience. photography • Evening activities – discos, fashion shows Course Length 2 or 4 weeks Study skills and quiz nights Students improve their language skills in Location Bloxham the areas of reading, writing, speaking and Excursions listening and all tasks are related to academic Students have the chance to visit some Start Dates Sunday 30 June* contexts. Students also learn useful study of the UK’s top academic tourist destinations. Sunday 14 July skills such as: Example destinations include: Sunday 28 July* • methods for recording new vocabulary • London – take a tour on the London Eye * 4-week start dates Sunday 11 August • using the internet to do research and see Downing Street, Covent Garden • avoiding plagiarism and the Houses of Parliament Entry requirements Pre-course assessment • how to use a monolingual dictionary • Oxford – tour the city and admire the university colleges, spend time punting At the end of the course students bring along the river or visit one of the many Course Components 2 weeks their skills together by researching, planning world-class museums Max class size and performing a short presentation on an • Stratford – visit the home of Shakespeare 14 students Lessons 48 hours academic topic of their choice. and see the beautifully restored Elizabethan Excursions 3 days houses. Students can take a bus or boat Activities 25.5 hours Exam skills tour to see all the sights of one of England’s Sample Timetable: Week 1 Afternoon lessons focus specifically on exam prettiest towns preparation. We offer an introduction to

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY popular exams such as Cambridge English 08.00 BREAKFAST FOLLOWED BY MORNING MEETING This course is for and IELTS and learn the techniques required Course Outcomes 09.00 Reviewing reading to succeed. Topics covered include: Learning styles Academic writing Study skills Activities techniques Young learners who want a challenging • how to remember vocabulary Students will: 10:30 BREAK BREAK and more intensive course to improve • how to answer short essay questions • Develop their English language knowledge, 11:00 Reading skills and Correcting your their academic English skills or prepare for Academic writing Listening and speaking Activities • comparing and contrasting vocabulary and grammar strategies own writing Student arrivals and Full day academic study in English. • listening for specific information • Improve academic study skills including 12.30 welcome activities LUNCH LUNCH excursion reading, writing, listening and speaking skills 13:30 • time management and note taking. Exam skills Exam skills Exam skills Exam skills Activities OXFORD Progress to • Be prepared to study subjects at schools 15.00 BREAK BREAK Students will also have the opportunity where education is delivered in English. 15.30 • Gain skills required for taking international Exam skills GESE exam prep GESE exam prep GESE exam prep Activities A British boarding school or an international to demonstrate their language skills by preparing for and taking the Trinity College exams 17:00 school or college where education is HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME London Speaking exam (GESE). • Be more confident, independent and 18.00 delivered in English DINNER AND FREE TIME enquiring learners. 19.30 Young Business Leaders Evening activities • Make international friends. Young Cambridge Scholars 21.00 HOUSE MEETINGS Bell’s University Foundation Programme IELTS exam preparation course

24 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS 25 BULATS at a glance

Young Business BULATS is a Business English test recognised internationally by employers worldwide. The test assesses listening and reading skills and knowledge of Leaders grammar and vocabulary. Tasks are based on the skills and activities needed in An exciting course which develops a wide range of the workplace, for example, taking down telephone language, business and life skills and is guaranteed to messages, understanding texts and correcting errors. inspire the business leaders of the future. The test lasts 110 minutes: • 50 minutes for listening • 60 minutes for reading and language knowledge.

Course summary Course Description Business-themed study tours Students visit local businesses and topical This course comprises English language destinations such as: Age 14-17 for business, Business Studies and the Bell Business Challenge. In addition, students • Mercedes-Benz World Language level Intermediate B1 and enjoy business-themed study tours and a • Museum of Brands, Packaging and above range of activities. Advertising in London • Bank of England Museum Course Length 3 weeks Language for business Through project and class-based activities, Students are prepared in class before they Location Wellington students: depart. On the study tour they develop their • Learn key business vocabulary language skills and business understanding Start Dates Wednesday 03 July • Develop grammar and pronunciation skills by: Wednesday 24 July • Practise speaking, listening, reading and • Having question and answer sessions with writing skills business managers and experts Entry requirements Pre-course • Prepare for the Business Language Testing • Conducting interviews and market research assessment and online exam (BULATS) which they take at the end • Taking part in fact finding challenges questionnaire of the course • Completing activity sheets

Business studies Course Outcomes Course Components 3 weeks Students learn about establishing a business in today’s competitive environment: Max class size 14 students • Writing a business plan Students will: Lessons 40.5 hours • Bringing a product or service to market • Improve their knowledge of business theory Study tours 5.5 days • Financial management and practice Business Challenge 36.5 hours • Communication in the workplace • Gain experience establishing and running a Other activities 39 hours • The modern consumer small business • The functions of a business. • Enhance their general and business English Sample Timetable: Week 2 language skills and vocabulary • Gain an internationally recognised Business Bell Business Challenge WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY This course is for English certificate – BULATS (Business Working in teams, students use all the skills 08.00 BREAKFAST FOLLOWED BY MORNING MEETING Language Testing Service) 09.00 International Students with a high level of English who they have learnt in class to create and deliver Finance The product life cycle HR and recruitment Presentation skills • Become more confident, independent business aspire to be the international business leaders a profitable product or service. and enquiring learners 10:30 BREAK BREAK of the future. • Week 1: Planning – develop a business 11:00 • Gain inspiration for future careers through Advertising Using social media Motivation SWOT analysis International business concept by conducting market research, Activities talks by leading business entrepreneurs Full day BULATS prep BULATS prep BULATS prep BULATS prep BULATS prep allocating finances and creating an study tour • Enjoy an unforgettable educational 12.30 LUNCH advertising campaign 13:30 BANK OF Progress to experience with the opportunity to make Activities • Week 2: Implementing and Evaluating – ENGLAND Half day lots of international friends The Bell Business The Bell Business The Bell Business The Bell Business 15.00 BREAK study tour Bell’s University Foundation Programme launch the business, evaluate progress and Challenge Challenge Challenge Challenge 15.30 Young Cambridge Scholars reinvest profits Activities MERCEDES BENZ • Week 3: Presentation – teams present their MUSEUM 17:00 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME project and discuss successes and areas for 18.00 DINNER AND FREE TIME development 19.30 Evening activities 21.00 The team that develops the best product or HOUSE MEETINGS service wins a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

26 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS 27 Young Cambridge

Includes lectures by Scholars speakers from the University A challenging subject-based programme designed to improve of Cambridge students’ ability to study a range of university subjects in English.

Course summary Course Description Lecture programme: 12 hours Delivered by speakers from the University The course combines subject study, of Cambridge, students will develop their Age 14-17 an inspiring lecture programme and an knowledge in classic Cambridge subjects academic skills module with a variety from physics to philosophy. Previous lectures Language level Intermediate B1 and above of study tours and activities. have explored new perspectives on topics such as obesity, genetics, and neuroscience. Course Length 2 weeks Subject study: 32 Hours One of the lectures will focus on the qualities Students will study eight hours of each of the your child needs to become a University of Location The Leys following subjects in English. The subjects Cambridge student. Start Dates Wednesday 03 July have been specially selected to give students Wednesday 17 July a flavour of studying some of the most Activities Wednesday 31 July popular topics at the University of Cambridge. Students will participate in a variety of whole-school activities each day to make Entry requirements Pre-course assessment and online • Maths An introduction to studying new friends and practise new language skills. questionnaire Mathematics at university level. Learn the Activities include sports, creative arts, games language of maths, such as how to describe and competitions. concepts and calculations, and present Course Components 2 weeks statistics Excursions • English literature Look at a range of Students will enjoy three days of excursions Lessons 42 hours classical and contemporary texts, including to: Study tours 3 days a variety of genres such as short stories, • Cambridge – a walking tour of the city with Other activities 12 hours poetry and plays a visit to King’s College and the Fitzwilliam Lectures 12 hours • Science Develop ability to study a range Museum of university science subjects in English • London – a river cruise along the River Max class size such as biology, physics and environmental 14 students Thames and a chance to visit a top London Course Outcomes science museum • Art and Design Study the history of art, Students will: architecture and design and learn how to Sample Timetable: Week 1 create, describe and evaluate artistic work • Increase their understanding of the This course is for academic subjects studied WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY • Expand their vocabulary in English Academic skills: 10 hours Students who excel academically, have a high BREAKFAST FOLLOWED BY MORNING MEETING relating to the academic subjects and Students will develop a range of skills in level of English and wish to progress to a top Academic Skills Academic Skills Academic Skills Academic Skills Academic Skills for everyday conversations. English to develop their critical thinking English-speaking university in the future. 10.00 Maths Art and Design English Literature Science Art and Design • Improve their reading skills and the ability to and independent study skills such as: 11:00 BREAK Full day BREAK understand a variety of academic texts. • Writing an essay 11:30 • Formulating and expressing opinions Student arrivals and Maths Art and Design English Literature excursion Science Art and Design • Improve their writing style Progress to 12.30 welcome activities LUNCH LONDON LUNCH • Increase their confidence when speaking • Note-taking and summarising 13:30 to new people and facing new situations. Bell’s University Foundation Programme Science Maths Lecture programme The London Eye English Literature Half day 14:30 excursion • Enhance their ability to express In addition students will get an introduction Young Business Leaders Science Maths BREAK Walking Tour English Literature Shopping opinions and contribute to discussions to the IELTS exam, a test that measures a 15.30 BREAK BREAK CAMBRIDGE Activities in a variety of contexts student’s level of English. This is required by 16.00 Lecture programme Lecture programme Lecture programme King’s College • Increase their knowledge and confidence British universities, and students will learn 17:30 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME about future university study options essential exam techniques such as planning, 18.00 DINNER AND FREE TIME • Improve their exam preparation skills revising and practising past papers. Every 19.30 Evening activities • Enhance their ability to work with others student receives a weekly tutorial to review 21.00 HOUSE MEETINGS effectively, as a leader or team member, and progress. to continue studies independently

28 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS 29 Cambridge Stratford- Upon-Avon Year-round centre with weekly Luton Stansted start dates Oxford St Albans Heathrow St Pancras Ebbsfleet Windsor London

Gatwick

48 different nationalities in 2018 *From 01 May 2016 to 30 April 2017

Courses Sample Electives Facilities Accommodation Archery Handball Bright, spacious classrooms with Single, twin rooms and dormitories Summer Explorer interactive whiteboards Art and crafts Health and Separate accommodation blocks for boys Free wireless internet and girls Bell Winter Explorer fitness British literature Journalism Dining room A dedicated houseparent in every Spring Explorer boarding house Cricket Lacrosse Art room St Albans Autumn Explorer Disabled access/facilities Travel Dance Music FREE transfers* on scheduled arrival and On-site sports fields and archery Discover the English language through Day school options also available at this Dodgeball Orienteering departure days from: school – please contact us for more details range active, academic and creative activities in Drama Rounders a beautiful and friendly school - all year round. Peaceful, countryside setting London Stansted Film and Table tennis London Heathrow This elegant Victorian building, with its photography Volleyball London Luton traditional courtyard garden, is set within Football 60 acres of English countryside, providing a safe and peaceful environment. Ebbsfleet Eurostar * Subject to timings. Custom transfers also available for other dates or arrival points – contact us for more details

30 BELL ST ALBANS BELL ST ALBANS 31 Warwick 157 Year old Cambridge boarding school Stratford- close to upon-avon Oxford Bloxham

Oxford

London

Heathrow

Gatwick

33 different nationalities in 2018

Courses Electives Facilities Accommodation The following electives are always on offer at Bright, spacious classrooms with Single, twin rooms and dormitories Junior Explorer (Summer) this location: interactive whiteboards Separate accommodation blocks for boys Bell Creative writing Free wireless internet and girls Summer Explorer

Dance Computer study centre A dedicated houseparent in every Intensive Academic English boarding house Film-making Dining room

Bloxham Day school options also available at this Student common rooms Pool sports and swimming school – please contact us for more details Travel

Experience life in a traditional British boarding Tennis Cookery room FREE transfers* on scheduled arrival and departure days from: school, preparing for academic success or GESE Exam Art room developing skills in a range of sports and activities. Young learners are prepared for the London Gatwick Drama studio Trinity College London speaking exam Academies The school has exceptional sports facilities and is London Heathrow located in a quiet village close to the historic city (GESE), which they take at the end of Art and design On-site sports facilities including the course. It can be used for a number tennis courts, synthetic football * Subject to timings. Custom transfers also of Oxford, famous for its beautiful architecture and of purposes including study, travel, pitches, and indoor swimming pool  available for other dates or arrival points – the oldest university in the UK. employment, Peaceful, countryside setting contact us for more details some visa applications and personal goals.

32 BELL BLOXHAM BELL BLOXHAM 33 142 Year old school Cambridge in the The Leys heart of Cambridge Stansted Oxford

London Heathrow

39 different nationalities in 2018 *From 01 May 2016 to 30 April 2017

Courses Electives Facilities Accommodation The following electives are always on offer at this Bright, spacious classrooms with Single, twin rooms and dormitories Summer Explorer location: interactive whiteboards Separate accommodation blocks for boys Basketball Free wireless internet and girls Bell Young Cambridge Scholars

Drama Computer study centre A dedicated houseparent in every boarding house Day school options also available at this Football school – please contact us for more details Dining room

The Leys Journalism Student common rooms Travel Photography in Cambridge Follow in the footsteps of great Cambridge GESE Exam Cookery room FREE transfers* on scheduled arrival and departure days from: scholars with an inspiring academic and cultural Young learners are prepared for the Art room experience in this famous university city. Trinity College London speaking exam London Stansted (GESE), which they take at the end of Academies Theatre and drama studio This prestigious school is set in the centre of the course. It can be used for a number London Heathrow Cambridge, close to the Fitzwilliam Museum and Tennis On-site sports facilities including of purposes including study, travel, tennis courts and a synthetic football several of the University of Cambridge colleges. employment, pitch * Subject to timing. Custom transfers also some visa available for other dates or arrival points – applications and contact us for more details personal goals.

34 BELL THE LEYS BELL THE LEYS 35 One of the Cambridge Stratford- UK’s most 39 upon-avon exclusive different boarding nationalities Oxford schools in 2018 Henley London Bristol

Bath Heathrow Wellington Gatwick *From 01 May 2016 to 30 April 2017

Courses Electives Facilities Accommodation The following electives are always on offer at Bright, spacious classrooms with Single, twin rooms and dormitories Summer Explorer this location: interactive whiteboards Separate accomodation blocks for boys British sports Free wireless internet and girls Bell Young Business Leaders Contemporary art Computer study centres A dedicated houseparent in every boarding house Day school options also available at this Event management Dining room school – please contact us for more details Wellington Presentations and debates Student common rooms Travel Volleyball Join the English elite for academic and sporting GESE Exam Art room FREE transfers* on scheduled arrival and departure days from: success at one of the UK’s most prestigious Young learners are prepared for the Academies On-site sports facilities including boarding schools. Trinity College London speaking exam full-size synthetic football pitches, London Gatwick (GESE), which they take at the end of Football tennis courts, and indoor and outdoor The college was founded by Queen Victoria the course. It can be used for a number swimming pools London Heathrow in 1859 and has over 400 acres of beautifully of purposes including study, travel, Horse-riding Peaceful, countryside setting employment, * Subject to timings. Custom transfers also landscaped grounds and exceptional facilities Performing arts including a contemporary sports hall and theatre. some visa available for other dates or arrival points – applications and contact us for more details personal goals.

36 BELL WELLINGTON BELL WELLINGTON 37 Course summary Elective Programme Study Tours Students choose two electives per week on Students enjoy study tours to UK destinations Age 11-17 arrival at Bell St Albans. A selection of electives such as: Seasonal Courses: will be available each week. Examples include: • London Language level All levels • Natural History Museum Archery, Art and crafts, British literature, • London Science Museum Course Length 1-6 weeks Cooking, Cricket, Dance, Dodgeball, Drama, • Cambridge The Explorer series Film and photography, Football, Handball, • Stratford Upon Avon – Shakespeare’s Start Dates Winter: Any Sunday from Health and fitness, Journalism, Lacrosse, birthplace 06 January - 10 February Learn with Bell at a time that suits you. With Explorer Music, Orienteering, Rounders, Table • Harry Potter Studio tour courses available throughout the year, your child can Tennis, Volleyball • Birmingham Think Tank Spring: Any Sunday from develop their English while experiencing the delights of 07 April - 28 April *Students who book on weeks 3 and 4 of the Winter the varied British seasons. Project Themes course will also enjoy a three-day trip to Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital where they will see the main From crisp winter beauty or spring blossoms to the Autumn: Any Sunday from Winter Explorer sights, taste haggis and try traditional Scottish dancing. 13-27 October festivals and falling leaves of Autumn, there's a course Week 1: PIcture This for everybody at Bell St Albans, our stunning Week 2: Sharing the Planet year-round school for young learners. Weeks 3 & 4: Here, There & Everywhere Course Components Week 5: Eureka! Week 6: Winter Wonderland Lessons 15 hours Study tours 1-2 Days Spring Explorer Electives 9 Hours Week 1: Global Lives Other activities 9 Hours Week 2: Nation of Innovation Week 3: Read All About It Week 4: Natural Wonders

Edinburgh Castle Autumn Explorer Week 1: National Treasures Week 2: Recipe for Success Weeks 3: Tech Times

Sample Timetable: Winter

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 08.00 BREAKFAST FOLLOWED BY MORNING MEETING 09.00 Language test Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson

10:30 BREAK BREAK 11:00 Orientation/ Departures Language lesson Full day Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson Student arrivals and study tour or 12.30 welcome activities LUNCH LUNCH LONDON 13:30 Full day Language lesson Electives Electives Course presentation Science excursion 15.00 BREAK Museum BREAK CAMBRIDGE 15.30 Electives Electives Electives Electives

17:00 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME 18.00 DINNER AND FREE TIME 19.30 Evening activities

21.00 HOUSE MEETINGS

38 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR YOUNG LEARNERS 39 Courses for Free places for group school groups leaders Make the UK your classroom. We can create the perfect course for your group.

A supportive team Our sales team works closely with with the academic team to design the perfect Learn Learn subjects experience for your group. You will have a personalised service from start to finish. English in English Students learn English in class Students study subjects in English, through projects and outside of tailored to suit the syllabus or exam Gold & Platinum packages the classroom through academic, course your students follow. Lessons We have special courses designed for young creative and active activities. are delivered entirely in English so learner groups. Choose to focus on learning Students develop their English students develop their language English or learning subjects in English. language skills and their confidence. skills and knowledge of the subject.

Popular project topics include: Popular subjects include: Adapt any of our courses • London Life • Maths All the courses featured in this brochure are • British Literature • Biology available to your group. You can adapt any of • Magic and Mystery • Geography our courses and benefit from great group rates. • Cambridge English First exam • History preparation • Business Studies • The Tudors • Physics Create a unique course Bell designs group courses for all ages and abilities all over the world. If you can’t find what you are looking for, speak to our sales Sample timetable (subject platinum) team and they will work with the academic Gold Packages team to create a course tailored especially to 15 hours’ tuition a week your group’s goals. Accompanied arrival from the airport In 2018, SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Shared transport from the airport we designed 08.00 BREAKFAST FOLLOWED BY MORNING MEETING 1 free group leader place for every 15 students Join us at any time of year Assessment for every student on arrival courses for GEOGRAPHY: GEOGRAPHY: GEOGRAPHY: 09.00 Coastal processes – Water and rivers – Interpretation and GEOGRAPHY: Many young learner schools only operate in Graph skills Walking study tours landforms erosion and transport analysis of field data the Summer. At Bell, we offer young learner 10.30 BREAK BREAK courses throughout the year at Bell St Albans, GEOGRAPHY: GEOGRAPHY: GEOGRAPHY: 79 Coastal processes – Water and rivers – GEOGRAPHY: in addition to our Summer schools. erosion and fieldwork Interpretation and Presentation of data Student arrivals and longshore drift methodology FIELD TRIP/ analysis of field data groups welcome activities EXCURSION: Platinum Packages 12.30 LUNCH LUNCH Accompanied transfer River Trip We can visit you 21 hours' tuition a week from airport GEOGRAPHY: Activity: Student and welcomed Shop and Activity: Football departures We design courses for classrooms all around Accompanied arrival and departure at airport Rural areas – Photography or Traffic Survey or mask-making students from rural/urban fringes quick cricket Accompanied transfer the world. If you’d like Bell to visit your Exclusive transport from the airport to airport 19 different 15.00 BREAK BREAK EXCURSION: classroom to teach a course, just let us know. 1 free group leader place for every 10 students London Pre-course and arrival student assessment GEOGRAPHY: countries Rural areas – Activity: Volleyball or Activity: Archery Walking study tours land use bracelet-making or photography Visits to local attractions 17.00 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME 18.00 DINNER AND FREE TIME 19.30 Evening activities 21.30 HOUSE MEETINGS FOLLOWED BY BEDTIME

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