RESIDENTIAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES THE SCHOOLS AND SURROUNDII{GS SCHOOL Vacatir-rnal Studies Courses have been running for lor 1990 our Courses are at five Schools near is a splendid, large eighteenth 19 years and we have tried in this time to develop a \ervbury. Cheam Schr.rol. School, The Nlary century country house, attractivel,v set in ,i0 acres programme to provide an enjoyable balance Hrre School, Elstree School and Hau.treys. Neri,'bun of grounds u'ith large playing fields, gardens and befwccn 'vacaticrn' and 'study'. Here is our is in a pleasant part of southcrn amid thc n'oods. It has a modern wcll-equipped gymnasium. programme for Summer 1990. hills of the Douns in a rural area well A planncd maximum of 75 students will be hroun for race-horse training. Ncrvbury rs a small accepted, RECOGNISED BY THE BRITISH COUNCIL market toii'n 70km. west of London and 15km. \racational Studies is 'Rccognised as Efficient by the HAS/TREYS south of 0xford. Our five School buildings are British (louncil' and is a member of ARELS-FELCO Hau'treys is an impressive mid-nineteenth century among the finest in the area. (The Association for Recogniscd English Language stately home owned by the Marquess of Ailesburv, Teaching Establishments in Britain) - a CHEAI'I SCHOOL set in 55 acres of grounds $ith playing fields, profcssional body, membership of u'hich is granted Cheam School is an elegant late-nineteenth century gardens, rvoodland and open spaces. The classrooms only after thorough inspection and J-yearly nransjon u'ith impressive interior designing on a are contained u,ithin the main building. A planned re-inspections. grand scale. A particular feature is the sunkcn niaximum of 85 students u'ill be acccpted. formal garden. There is an excellent multi-purpose WHAT WE TRY TO DO All Schools have suimming poolr tennis/basketball/ sports hall/gvmnasium. The Schrxrl's large grounds Vacrtronal Studies tries to crcate a totally r,olleyball courts; football fieldsr sports hall: include several playing fields, launs and urxrds. A international Course with students from as many recreation rooms: colour TV and bathrooms. planned maximum of 95 students ll'ill be accepted different countries as possible. We avoid accepting a on cach Course. CHOICE OF COURSE large number of students from any particular The Courses at Douai, IIary Hare, Elstree and country. In this way we try to ensure that English is l{awtreys ale of 4 u'eek' duration. At Cheam, there the main medium of communication among the dates from the mid-nineteenth Douai School are nvo courses erch of -l rveeks' duration. Dates students. By using English not just as a school famous centun'. It is beautifullv set. next to the are: subject. but as a living language, ue hope our l)ouai Abbel', in 80 acres of its oun grounds and Cheam (First Course) studrnts uill realise better its importtnce and value, uoodlands $jth e\tensi\e plafing tields u'hich adjoin 5 Julv 26 Jul.v 1990 \\ hcn children must use English to make friends, Elstree School. It has a large rndoor suimming pool, Douai - the element of self-motivation greatly increases 'multi-gvm'. a gvnnasium and a A planned 8July- 5August1990 thr ir' fluenn'. marimum of 65 studcnts uill be rcceptcd. Mary Hare 'l'his practical trse of English is I I tl August lc)90 emphasis on the THE l.tARY HARE SCHOOL Jull' - comhined \i'ith a full sports, social and excursion The NIary Hare School is a largc mid-nineteenth Hstree 'English programme helping children to learn century manor house. There are formal gardens and l5 luly - 12 August 1990 internationally.....' ertensive grounds rvhich include several large Hawtreys playing fields, a range of tennis courts, a lttJuly 15 August 1990 RESIDENCE - Cheam (Second Course) I'he Courses are all fully resrdential. The children gymnasium and a large indoor suimming pool. A planned mmrmum 105 students uill bc tccepted. 27 Julv 17 August 1990 sleep, eat and receive cl'lsses in thc Schools. of -

THE STUDENTS \\'e accept boys and girls aged I I tu 16 - neer- beginners, intermediate and more advanced students. Ve also accept a small number of students rt 17 - nornrally onlv if they havc been *ith us betirre. Ileginners are not accepted.

The Courses are sports-orientated and encourage grxrd social development in a community situation. bnti:n Lounol :ln0 ls ll mrmDer 0t .{KtL\-tLLLU nltl..f.,: l: ll. ll'lPiq:)lrs llrlu rmong the finest in the 'lrel. (The Association for Recognised English Langulge statell home ouned b1' the \ltrquess of Ailesbun. uith plaving fields. 'leaching Establishments in Britrin) - a CHEA}I SCHOOL set in 55 acres of grounds professional body, membership of rvhich is granted Cheam School is an elegant late-nineteenth century gardcns, woodland and open spaces. The classrooms huilding. A planned only after thorough inspection and -l-yearly mansion u'ith impressive interior designing on a rre contained rithin the main rc-inspections. grand scale. A partrcLrlar feature is the sunken niaximum of 85 students u'ill be accepted. form'.rl garden. There is an cxcellent multi-purpose WHAT IllE TRY TO DO All Schools have su,rmming pool: tennis/basketball/ spolts hall/gmntsium. The School's large grounds Vrcational Studies tries to create a totally volleyball courts: football fieldsl sports hall: include severul plaving fields, huns and *'oods. A international Course with students from rs many recrertion roomsi colour fi and bathrooms. planned mtximum of 95 studcnts uill be accepted different countries as possible. We avoid accepting I on each Course. CHOICE OF COURSE large number of students from any particular The Courses at Douai, Mary Hare, Elstree and country. In this uay \r'e try to ensure that English is SCHOOL there DOUAI Hattre.vs are of '1 u'eeks' duration. At Cheam, thc main medium of communication lmong the Douai Schrxrl dates from the mid-nineteenth are n\() courses each of J rveeks' duration. Dates students. By using English not as a school iust centun. lt is beautifully set, next to the flmous are: living langulgc. ue hope our sLrblect, but as a Douai Abbel', in 80 tcres of its oun grounds and Cheam (Firsl Course) students u'ill lealise better its importance and I'rlue'. rvoodllnds $ith extcnsive plaving fields rvhich adioin 5 Julv 26 July 1990 use English to mlke friends. \\hen children must Elstree School. It has a large indoor su'imming ptxrl. Douai - the element of self-motivation greatly increases 'multi-q-vm a gJ'rnnasium and a . A planned tl lrl'v 5 August 1990 i;' ilucnct. ihL murmum of 65 students uill bc accepted, Mary Hare- 'Ihis UAugust1990 emphasis 0n the practical rrse of English is rHE }IARY HARE SCHOOL IIJulr'- comhined [ith a full sports. social and excursion 1'hc i\{ary Hare School is a largc mid-nineteenth Iilstree 'English julv 12 August 1990 programme helping children to letrn century manor house. There are formal gardens and 15 - internationally.....' ertensive grounds u'hich include several large Ha$trel's 15 1990 plaving fields, a range of tennis courts, a IttJuly August RESIDENCE -(Second a large indoor su'imming pool. A Cheam Course) The Courses are all fully residential. The children llmnasium tnd plmned marinum 105 students u'ill be accepted. 27 Jull' 17 August 1990 slerp, eat rnd receive classes in the Schools. of -

THE STUDENTS \\'c accept bovs and girls aged 1 l to 16 - near- beginners, intermediate and ntore advanced studcnts. We also accept a small number of students tt 17 - normally onlv if they have bcen u'ith us hefirre. Ileginners are not acceptcd.

The Courses are sports-orientated and encourage guod sotial dcvelopment in r conrntunily situation.

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Part of Mary Hare - The Manor House

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Cheam Hastreys THE TEACHING RESIDETTIA1 ACCOililODAIION A staff of qualified, professional teachers, At all Schools the children sleep in dormitories. The experienced in the teaching of English as a foreign girls are in one part of the house, the boys in language give 4 classes, each of 45 minutes, every another. Bed linen is provided by us. day except Sunday and the weekly excursion day. In A TYPICAL DAY addition, there is a supervised 30 minute study 0t1.30 BreaKast period each afternoon. Classes are graded according 09.00 First class to age and ability in English. Students are placed 09.45 Break first in an 'assessment group', then in ufiat we 09.55 Second class consider to be the correct teaching group. Class 10.40 Break placements are constantly reviewed and students 11.10 Third class may be moved to more or less advanced classes, 11.55 Break according to their performance. The teacher:student Berin gives Amaya (Spain) a helping hand iith 12.05 Fourth class ratio is approximately l:lJ. Maximum class size is tennis at Hawtreys 12.50 Break 16. Ve provide all bools and teaching materials. TENXIS LESSO]{S (0ptional Exra) 13.00 Lunch The teaching is by 'direct method'. Both oral and Children may play tennis at any time, but we can 13.45 Supervised Study rvritten English are taught and there is an emphasis arrange professional lessons, if required. These are Break on convefsation practice. 14.15 available for beginners or near-beginners only. 8 14.45 Organised sports and games one-hour lessons are given in groups of no more 18.00 Evening meal than four and must be requested in advance on the 19.00 Games, films, etc. Application Form. If tennis lessons are taken, a 21.00 Hot chocolate and biscuits tennis racquet must be brought. 21.30 Bedtime Juniors' ('seniors'have 'Club') As these lessons are pre-arranged, it is not possible their own 'seniors' (may to refund the cost of lessons booked, but not taken, 22.30 Bedtime be put so parents are asked to make sure their children brck to 22.45) really uant them. 'Senior' bedtimes apply to students tged l3t/z and Pocket Money are from MEAI.]S over. and stamps obtainable Office every day from 13.20 13.45 and Food is an important part of the Course. Meals are the - prepared to a high standard by a professional 14.15 - t4.45. catering firm encouraging healthy eating and including fresh produce. There is a wide choice and HEALTH Minor illnesses by our own qtaff. There Fancy pants football - Hawtreys v Marl Hare students can come back for more. are treated is a Matron with a special surgery/sick room in each SPORTS Breakfast: School. We also use the services of doctors in the Sport is an important part of the Course. our Choice of cereal locality. We ask parents to give us full health Sports/Social Organiser arranges a regular Choice of various breads, meats, cheese, information on the Application Form. programme including football, basketball, volleyball, iam, marmalade baseball, tennis, table-tennis, swimming, etc. Tea, coffee. milk. fresh orange juice Competitions run throughout the Course. There is Lunch: also a 5-School 'Sports Day'when five of the Soup and croutons Courses meet for friendly competitions in the major Choice of three hot dishes sports. Buffet-style salad bar Choice of puddings or fresh fruit We take all practicable safety precautions for - Dinner: example, children using the swimming pool are Choice of npo hot dishes always supervised by a teacher. Buffet-style salad bar SOCIAL ACTIYI'IES Choice of puddings or fresh fruit We try to create a relaxed and friendly 'family' Before bedtime: atmosphere in rtrich children will feel 'at home' Hot chocolate and biscuits quickly and make good social contacts. There is a Special diets can be catered for. Cold orange juice variety of activities on the programme - or other drinla are always available at no charge. discotheques, films, barbecues, folk-singing, There is a small 'sweet shop'. concerts, games, optional theatre visits, etc. The programme is a full one, There is always something At times throughout the Course the menu will be 'English to do and children are encouraged to participate. varied to include: breakfast' (scrambled egg and bacon with grilled tomato, or similar); 'English EXCURStOl{S tea' (choice of different kinds of bread, choice of There are excursions on the 4-week Courses four spreads, cakes and buns) and barbecued meals and three excursions on the 3-week Courses. There (spare rib, sausage roll, jacket potatoes, coleslaw London. One is principally are two excursions to for dip, crisps, ice-cream, etc.) There will also be The sightseeing sightseeing. other is for shopping or 'national meals'. Students of each nationality will be a The go small or combination of both. students in invited to help the kitchen staff prepare and serve a groups, each accompanied by a member of staff. As meal consisting of dishes from their own country. far as possible, the students choose what they wish to see and do. 0n the 4-week Courses, the third excursion will be optional and the destination tilsuRAl{cE decided by the students and staff. Newbury is Every student is now covered by a special Insurance centrally located in the South of England and Policy. Full details are on the enclosed information several interesting towns are within easy reach. The sheet. Briefly, the Insurance includes refund of full 'Sports The fourth excursion is the grand Day'. third Course Fees if certified serious illness or accident excursion on the first Course at Cheam is the during the month before the Course prevents optional trip; on the second Course at Cheam it is attendance on the Course; private medical ffeatment 'Sports Day'. All the excursions are included in the to the value of $2,500; personal possessions and Course [ee. luggage cover to the value of 1,400; personal money the SHOPPI]tlG AFf ERNOONS (0ptional Extra) cover to the value of 1,150; retum air fare to In addition to the orsanised excursions above value of 5300 if an APEX reservation is lost because also a 5-School'Sporu Dry *ien fire of the SOUp',mO CTOUIOnS Courses meet for friendly competitions in the major Choice of three hot dishes sports. Buffet-style salad bar Choice of puddings or fresh fruit We take all practicable safety precautions for - Dinner: example, children using the swimming pool are Choice of nvo hot dishes by a teacher. always supervised Buffet-style salad bar SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Choice of puddings or fresh fruit we try to create a relaxed and friendly 'family' Before bedtime: atmosphere in *trich children will feel 'at home' Hot chocolate and biscuits quickly make good social contacts. There is a and Special diets can be catered for. Cold orange juice variety of activities on the programme - or other drinls are always available at no charge. folk-singing, discotheques, films, barbecues, There is a small 'sweet shop'. concerts, games, optional theatre visits, etc. The programme is a full one. There is always something At times throughout the Course the menu will be 'Bnglish to do and children are encouraged to participatc. varied to include: breakfast' (scrambled egg and bacon with grilled tomato, or similar); 'English EXCURSIONS tea' (choice of different kinds of bread, choice of 4-week There are four excursions on the Courses spreads, cakes and buns) and barbecued meals and three excursions on the 3-week Courses. There (spare rib, sausage roll, lacket potatoes, coleslaw to London. One is principally for are two excursions dip, crisps, ice-cream, etc. ) There will also be sightseeing. The other is for shopping or sightseeing 'national meals'. Students of each nationality u'ill be go or a combination of both. The students in small invited to help the kitchen staff prepare and serve a groups, each accompanied by a member of staff. As meal consisting of dishes from their own country. far as possible, the students choose u'hat they wrsh to see and do. On the 4-week Courses, the third excursion will be optional and the destination IIISURANCE decided by the students and staff. Neubury is Every student is now covered by a special Insurance centrally located in the South of England and Policy. lull details are on the enclosed information several interesting towns are within easy reach. The sheet. Briefly, the Insurance includes refund of full 'Sports fourth excursion is the grand Day'. The third Course Fees if certified serious illness or accident excursion on the first Course at Cheam is the during the month before the Course prevents optional trip; on the second Course at Cheam it is attendance on the Course; private medical treatment 'sports Day'. All the excursions are included in the to the value of 52,500; personal possessions and Course Fee. luggage cover to the value of $400; personal money cover to the value of $150t return air fare to the SHOPPING AFf ERNOONS (0ptional Exrx ) In addition to the organised excursions above value of 5300 if an APEX reservation is lost because illness or (which are included in the Course Fee), there are of delayed or advanced departure through three optional shopping afternoons (not included in accident rtrile the student is with us. the Course Fee), nro in Newbury and one in a town There is no extra charge for this Insurance. Every near the School. We think it is safe for children to student is automatically covered (subject to the shop in these towns unaccompanied by staff, if enclosed conditions) when the application is parents have indicated their agreement to this on accepted. the Application Form. This heips children to achieve WE LOOK AFTER CHILDREN a measure of independence. Children can be HOY\' We understand the concem felt by parents tl'hen accompanied by staff if parents or we so wish and from home. They are under there will be several staff in the towns wtrile the their children are a\ttay constant supervision, as far as is practicable, both in children are shopping. Travel is by private coach School and on excursions. Our total from the School, payable by students if they wish to the staff:student ratio of about 1:8 ensures that the go. The cost of transport is in the range fiom 80p children are well looked after. to 1,1.30. At Cheam there are nvo optional shopping aftemoons. Water + flour + Ivan (Greece) In addition to the staff, on each Course there are tw'o older ex-students, 'Staff Helpers', to assist with THEATRE VISTTS - 'LES }IISERABLES' & 'CATS' sports and social activities. (Opti0nal Extras) 'Les 'Cats' Mis€rables' and are two of the most During the Course, progress reports are sent to all 'smash-hit' famous and enjoyable musicals in parents detailing the child's performance in oral and London's West End. They have received rave reviews written work and also social behaviour. At the end and are fully booked months in advance. We have of the Course, all parents are sent a final report already reserved 50 seats for each Course. The total and leaving certificate together with a report from cost of each theatre visit (ticket + transport) will be the Director on the student's general progress and $16.00. If you wish your child to go, please tick the behaviour. box or boxes on the Application Form and add i,16.00 or $32.00 to the pocket money total. It is probable that the number wishing to go will exceed the number of tickets available. In this case, we shall allocate tickets in the order in ufiich u'e have received applications. Ve thoroughly recommend 'Les Mis€rables' for students over 14 and 'Cats' for all students. This is a great opportunity to see the Don't make me laugh when I'm drinking.... best that London theatre has to offer. tHE loRG slEISE l.lEl.lORlAL TROPHY & SCHOLARSHIP This is awarded occasionally for 'an outstanding contribution to the ideals of the Course'. The Trophy was presented to Vacational Studies in 1980 by Professor Dr. Eberhard Weise, the Director of Bayer A.G. in Leverkusen, Germany, in memory of his son Jcirg (1958-1979) who was a student of ours in 1971. For us Jdrg Veise embodies the finest qualities of endeavour and achievement with a completely international outlook.

We are airo proud to be associated with the Jrirg Veise Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship is a place on any of our Courses, return air ticket from anyvhere in the world, pocket money and optional sports fees. The recipient of the Scholarship will be the sort of student outlined above utro will benefit from attending the Course, but who is unable to apply for a place in the normal way for financial reasons. We welcome nominations for the Scholarship in l99l which should be sent in Jos6 Luis (Spain) gets the ball confidence, and without informing the potential recipient. to Vacational Studies.

TEACHER'S REPORT To ensure that all our students are well-motivated and keen to participate, we ask for a brief teacher's report with all applications from new students. This should mention attitude to study and behaviour. No report is needed for students we already know.

HOW ulE ENCOURAGE THE USE OF ENGLISH 0n each Course there are students from many different countries. We try to ensure a mixture of Tatyana ([rance) directing her troops nationalities in classes and dormitories. We aim to at the Mary Hare Treasure Hunt stimulate the speaking of English socially in various '*ays, Members of staff constantly encourage English-speaking around the School; some also sit IF THERE IS A PROBLEiI on children's tables at every meal. Some meals have We shall contact you. We send students a list of internationally mixed seating plans, although for rules and standards of behaviour expected before most meals students may sit wherever they wish. the Course begins. These are straightforward. Basically, we expect children to respect the Another 'encouragement' to speak English is the buildings, equipment and the feelings of other 'English 0nly Raffle'with a valuable prize for the people and show good manners. winner - "Trivial Pursuit", or similar. Every student is entitled to one raffle ticket each week if If a child is correctly motivated (see section on he or she has spoken English much more than 'Children who will benefit') there should be no his/her own language during the week. Throughout discipline problems, but if any should arise, we the Course there will also be 'English Only Bonus' reseNe the right to contact parents and, if we days. If a student is noticeably using English and is consider it necessary, require that the child be taken not caught more than once using any language other home at the parents' expense without refund of than English on that day, he or she will gain an Fees. Parents must, therefore, ensure that we have a extra ticket a 'bonus'. At the end of the Course telephone number through *trich they can always be - there will be a draw for the luc$ ticket. The more contacted. tickets, the greater the chance of winning the prize. CHILDREH WHO WILL BENEFIT We hope that the prize will be a positive Spot the ball volleyball Please make sure that our Course is suitable for inducement for students to use English. your child and that he/she wants to come. The RELIGION children who will benefit and we enjoy having with The Course is interdenominational. If parents so us will be internationally-minded, interested in THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES:. wish. we shall arrange for children to attend an English, outgoing and gregarious. They will also be residence at the school appropriate service. Please indicate this on the. willing to accept the constraints of community travel Heathrow - School, School - Heathrowl Application Form. Transportation to and from the living. We consider it so important that our all meals2 church is payable by students. standards and expectations are understood and tuition accepted that we ask parents to confirm that they the sports programme and their child have read and agree with our rules. the use of facilities A slip sent with the rules is provided for this excursions and one basic entrance fee purpose. limited insurance3 the laundering of clothesa HOsl THEY WILL BENEFI' We hope that our students will learn a great deal of ' (At specified times and terminals - see English, make good friendships and develop a 'Travel') 2 positive intemational feeling. As well as formal (Except lunch on the visits to London and the study, we concentrate on the holiday aspect of the optional rrip) 3 Course. While we try to involve students in all (As described in the 'lnsurance Slip') 4 activities, we naturally respect the wishes of those (lf not sensitive to bulk washing/drying, at u'ho like to read quietly or be with friends. Over the your own risk) ha". h"ilt rrn an avnpllonf ranntati^n urifh \re snirll cunt:r(I \0u- \te :tnu 5tuuelL\ ..t lt\I 0t internationalll' mixed seating phns. although for rules and standards of behariour erpected before most meals students may sit u'herever they wish. the Course begins. These are straightforward. Basically, we expect children to respect the Another'encouragement' to speak English is the buildings, equipment and the feelings of other 'English Only Raffle'wrth a valuable prize for the people and show good manners. winner - "Trivial Pursuit", or similar. Every student is entitled to one raffle ticket each week if lf a child is correctly motivated (see section on he or she has spoken English much more than 'Children who will benefit') there should be no his/her own language during the week. Throughout discipline problems, but if any should arise, we the Course there will also be '[nglish Only Bonus' reserve the right to contact parents and, if we days. If a student is noticeably using English and is consider it necessary, require that the child be taken not caught more than once using any language other home at the parents' expense without refund of than Bnglish on that day, he or she will gain an Fees. Parents must, therefore, ensure that we have a extra ticket a 'bonus', At the end of the Course telephone number through utrich they can always be - there will be a draw for the luclry ticket. The more contacted. tickets, the greater the chance of winning the prize. CHILDREN s'HO Y\'ILL BENEFIT We hope that the prize will be a positive Spot lhe ball volleyball Please make sure that our Course is suitable for inducement for students to use English. your child and that he/she wants to come. The REI.IGION children who will benefit and we enjoy having with The Course is interdenominational. If parents so us will be internationally-minded, interested in THE COURSE fEE IilCLUDES!. wish, we shall arrange for children to attend an English, outgoing and gregarious. They will also be residence at the school appropriate service. Please indicate this on the. willing to accept the constraints of communit,v travel Heathrow - School, School - Heathrowl Application Form. Transportation to and from the living. We consider it so important that our all meals2 church is payable by students. standards and expectations are understood and tuition accepted that we ask parents to confirm that they the sports programme and their child have read and agree with our rules. the use of facilities A slip sent with the rules is provided for this excursions and one basic entrance fee purpose. limited insurance3 the laundering of clothes' HOW THEY WILL BENEFIT i We hope that our students will leam a great deal of (At specified times and terminals - see English, make good friendships and develop a 'Travel') positive international feeling. As well as formal 2 (Except lunch on the visits to London and the study, we concentrate on the holiday aspect of the optional trip) Course. While we try to involve students in all I (As described in the 'lnsurance Slip') activities, we naturally respect the wishes of those I (lf not sensitive to bulk washing/drying, at who like to read quietly or be with friends. Over the your own risk) years, we have built up an excellent reputation \r'ith There are no extra charges except for optional parents and children all over the world. Many boys church, theaffe or shopping visits and professional and girls spend several summers with us renewing tennis lessons. A small (J,l) deduction is made old friendships and making new ones. Most children from pocket money to provide indoor board games. come to us on personal recommendation. The and records for the 'club' numbers on the Courses are deliberately kept small so that the staff can get to know everybody and THE COURSE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:. 'f,urovision Song Contest' treat each child as an individual. Sing-along at Elsree's pocket money optional church, theatre and shopping visits travel to and from England

HOWTO APPLY Answer all the qucstions on the Application Form and (if we do not know your child) return it with a teacher's report on attitude to study and behaviour. Retain your copy for reference. We shall tell you immediately if the application is acceptable and for which Course. A'waiting list' operates rtren the Courses are full.

WHEI{ THE APPI-ICATION IS AGCEPTED V/e shall write to inform you of this and include our Invoice for the Course Fees. The Invoice can be settled in full immediately or 50% can be paid immediately and the balance by the date shown on the Invoice. (Please note in some countries we - - Introductions at Cheam's'Casino' Colin and understand tax relief is allowed on all 0r part of the Richard withJannicke (Nonvay) and Stephan Fees.) The place is confirmed *tren the full Course (Germany) Fees have been received by us. we shall also request travel details.

HOu' TO PAY "Course Rallou (Greece) wins again Please see Fees 1990" slip. Course Managers cruisin'

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TRAVEL ON ARRIVAL AT THE SCHOOL It is quite usual for children to fly alone. For very All money is handed in at the Office for safe- young children, airlines operate an 'Unaccompanied keeping and the student can then withdraw money Jon Manin, Jacopo, Monica, Bart, Bea, Willemiin, Young Persons' service and look after them. There from his/her account daily. We keep passports and Marc. Leonardo and two others.... are many cut-price air-ticket offers for early tickets safely. We cannot accept responsibility for - By train from London, leave fiom Paddington booking, for young people, or for travel on pocket money or valuables not handed to us. Station. For Mary Hare and Cheam, arrive at particular flights. We operate a collection and retum ON THE FIRST DAY Newbury Station. For Douai and Elstree, arrive at transport service between Heathrow Airport and the 0n request, nerv students will be allocated to a Reading Station or Midgham Station. For Hawfieys, Schools on arrival and departure at no charge, returning student who will act as a 'guide' arrive at Pewsey Station. There are normally taxis at subiect to the conditions on our 'Travel Details' erplaining the layout of the building, the way the Newbury Station. If not, there are taxi numbers in form. Our staff can meet students arriving at Course runs and answering any questions. the phone box near the Station. There are always Ileathrow Terminals I tnd 2 and check-in students taxis at Reading Station. There are no taxis at on outgoing flights from Heathrow Terminals 1 and Midgham Station. Walk to A4, then follow road 2 on the stated dates. Our staff are at Heathrow directions. At Pewsey Station, telephone for a taxi. from 12.00-16.00 on arrival days and from 09.30- 13.00 on departure days. If flights arrive earlier The telephone numbers and addresses given above than 12.00, students must wait for our are only for use during the Course and only the representative near the 'lnformation' desk. If flights Course Manager can be obtained on them. During leave after 13.00, we explain the procedure and the rest of the vear, please use our Newbury Office take students to wait in the correct area. For address and telephone numbers below. arrivals or departures outside our requested times, Visits to the Schools outside the Course dates may parents are asked to indicate on our 'Travel Details' be made only by appointment through our Office. form their agreement to children being at Heathrow without our staff. This is absolutely straightforward Pierre. Albertine and Wouter FINALLY... and safe. We have tried to describe the Courses fully and ADDREISES frankly. Please also see the section "Unrealisable If your child must arrive later or leave earlier than SCHOOLS' AI{D DIRECTIOIIS expectations" in the 'News-Sheet'. We hope this our stated dates or times, or if the flight is via CHEAr'l SCHOOL brochure contains all the information you need to Gatwick Airport, our standard service cannot be Take the A339 road from Newbury (signposted make your choice. Any further details you may used. Ve can make special taxi or minibus 'Btsingstoke') for l0km. Cheam School is require can be obtained from the parents of our arrangements on your behalf. Ve do not charge for signposted on the right. past students (the addresses of some of these are making these arrangements, but the cost of the taxi Address for students' letters: on the enclosed list) and the Director. We suggest or minibus is payable by students. (As a guide, a Cheam School that you contact our parental references as they one-wav taxi for one person to Heathrow is about Ileadley Newbury Berkhire RGl5 8LD. may offer useful advice. $.35 and to Garwick 1,45. For two neoole. the cost Telpnhrrnp /fn .rrntr.t Crrrrrsp Mrtneopr,..,'.'o.. rrnlv)..] ,' can be shared). Special requirements should be Headley 268803 (STI) code 0635) Our Courses are designed with the benefit of years indicated on the Application Form and details sent (Mornings, please). of experience and we are confident that we can separately combine the learning of good rvritten and spoken DOUAI SCHOOL English with an unforgettable and enjoyable holiday From london, tbllow il14 to E\it l2 (Theale). Leave for your child. Nt4 and follow signs 'A4 Neu'bury' for 9km. to . In Woolhampton, turn right after BIOGRAPHIGAL NOTE Falmouth tums at the 'Upper Voolhampton/Douai Ian Muckleiohn - who, as the Director, co- School' signpost. (Elstree School is lkm. along this ordinates the Schools - was born in london, but road on the right). Continue for %km. Turn right at has lived mostly in Newbury. He is a Graduate of 'N{ain Entrance' sign and immediately left. the University of London with an Honours Degree in Address for students' letters: English language and Literature and is an Associate Douai School of the College of Preceptors. He has had many years Woolhampton Reading RG7 5TH. experience in organising Language Courses and in Telephone (to contact Course Manager only): teaching as Head of an English Department. Woolhampton 713805 (Sm code 0734) (Ilornings, please).

E$TREE SCHOOL See directions to Douai. Address for students' letters: The tunnel at Sports Day Elstree School Wnnlhrmntnn Rpedino RO7 {TT) uan lz.uj. sruoents must \\illl ror out representrtive near the 'lnformation' desk. If flights Course lhnager czn be obmined on them During Newbury Office leave after l-3.00, we explain the procedure and the rest of the vear, please use our take students to wait in the correct area. For address and telephone numbers below. requested times, arrivals or departures outside our \risits to the Schools outside the Course datcs may indicate on our 'Travel Details' parents are asked to be made only by appointment through our 0ffice. form their agreement to children being at Heathrow Pierre. Albertine and Wouter without our staff. This is absolutely straightforward FINALI-Y... Courses fully and and safe. V'e have tried to describe the "Unrealisable SCHOOLS' ADDRESSES AND DIRECTIONS frankly. Please also see the section leave earlier than If your child must arrive later or expectations" in the'News-Sheet'. We hope this the flight is via our stated dates or times, or if CHEAiI SCHOOL brochure contains all the information you need to standard service cannot be Newbury (signposted Ganvick Airport, our Take the A339 road from make your choice. Any further details you may special taxi or minibus 'Basingstoke') School is used. We can make for 10km. Cheam require can be obtained from the parents of our your We do not charge for arrangements on behalf. signposted on the right. past students (the addresses of some of these are but the cost of the taxi making these arrangements, Address for students' letters: on the enclosed list) and the Director. We sugest payable by students. (As a guide, a or minibus is Cheam School that you contact our parental references as they for one person to Heathrow is about Berkshire RGl5 8LD. one-uay taxi Ileadley Newbury may offer useful advice. 1, 5 and to Gatwick $45. For two people. the cost Trlt'phlnc I t'J confact 1,r11<1' !',1111gg1 rtplv); years can be shared). Special requirements should be Headley 26U803 (STD code 0635) Our Courses are designed with the benefit of indicated on the Application Form and details sent (Ntornings, please). of experience and we are confident that we can separately. combine the learning of good written and spoken DOUAI SCHOOL English with an unforgettable and enjoyable holiday il14 to Exit (Theale). Leave From london. foltorv l2 for your child. I14 and follow signs 'A4 Newbury' for 9km. to Voolhampton. In Woolhampton, turn right after BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Falmouth Arms at the '/Douai lan Mucklejohn who, as the Director, co- - in London, but Schoot' signpost. (Elstree School is 1km. along this ordinates the Schools - was born road on the right). Continue for %km. Turn right at has lived mostly in Newbury. He is a Graduate of 'llain Entrance' sign and immediately left. the University of London with an Honours Degree in Address for students' letters: English Language and literature and is an Associate years Douai School of the College of Preceptors. He has had many Woolhampton Reading RG7 5TH. experience in organising Language Courses and in Telephone (to contact Course Manager only): teaching as Head of an English Department. Woolhampton 713805 (STD code 0734) (tr{ornings, please).

ELSTREE SCHOOL See directions to Douai. Address for students' letters: The tunnel at Sports Day Elstree School Voolhampton Reading RG7 5TD. AT THE AIRPORT Telephone (to contact Course Manager only): Before travelling, we send an identity badge and woolhampton 712725 (Sm code 0734) luggage tags to ensure quick recognition. Our (N{ornings, please). representative will be carrying a large 'Vacational THE l.lARY HARE SCHOOL Studies' sign and will meet your child at the From London follorv Nl4 to L\it lJ (Newbury). entrance to the Arrivals Hall after leaving the Leave N14 and follow signs 'd34 Neu'trurv'. After Customs Hall. lkm. take slip road on left signposted 'Curridge/ If you do not take our standard collection/return Vintcrbourne/Donnington', then left signposted IGM in NZ. A long way from home - 12,000 miles 'Dr,rnnington. service, but we make other arrangements for you. The N{ary Hare School is first on the overland or 8,000 miles through the Earth.... the same procedure applies. right. Address for students' letters: IF YOU COiIE BY CAR The I{ary Hare School Road directions are given by the Schools' addresses. Neu'bury Berlshire RG16 9BQ. Parents bringing their children to the School are Telephone (to contact Course Manager only): asked to come between 12.30 and 14.30. Parents Chieveley 248464 (Sm code 0635) children from the Schools on the last day collecting (Nlornings, please). Vacational :rre asked to come before 11.00. HAU/TREYS POCKET lrlollEY Studics' From London, folk-rw M4 to Exit 14 (Uungerford/ Pocket money can either be brought by your child, wantage). Take d138 to Hungerford, then turn right or sent in advance to the National Vestminster onto A4, through Hungerford and through lroxfield. Bank, 30 Market Place, Newbury, Berlshire RGl4 Pepys' Oak Telex 5kni. past Froxfield, turn left at signpost'Burbage 5AJ, ('\tacational Studies Pocket Money A/C \dehams I]46999 VACS G 5'. Follow this road for 5km. and tum right at 65400100'). we recommend giving about S35.00 a Newbury 2km. Telegrams signpost'savemake/Burbage'. Continue for Berlchire RG14 6II week. 0ptional tennis coaching fees and the cost of 'Tottenham Vacstuds Newbury and turn left over cattle grid at sign En$and the theatre visits should be added, if applicable. House'. Hawtreys is at the end of the drive. Facsimile Pocket money should be brought in S Sterling cash Telephone ? Address for students' letters: high value (S20 and S50) notes. Do not send more Nittional Nati0nal I Hawtreys Newbury 523999 during the Course. Newtury 41867 & 3571 I Savernake Forest (Code 0635) (Code 06J5) Marlborough Viltshire SNs 3BA. CLOTHES AND POSSESSIONS Intemati0nal International Telephone (to contact Course Manager only): Notes and advice on what to bring and other +44 635 41867 & l57ll +14 635 523999 information will be sent to parents and students in llarlborough 870331 (Sm code 0672) @ Studies MCIILyILXIX Printed in England a advance. (Momings, please). Vacationrl iE; * Z1 ; E "? .= -zE ti.:= = E:E: iiE; = = 'tr tEziElzzlzE=EE EE*: :sE5gE zz+EEl :;i: iEi iEE EztiEiiEE; ;gi ? E=E? eE : g 9s: iEEI+e+E : ;E eE, ! iEC i :E ; # i E :

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