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London Advanced Studies Program Ages 13-16 King’s College London University of London Information Guide 2020 Contents King’s College London, University of London, pg. 3 LondonAdvanced Studies Program, pg. 7 Social Programme, pg. 12 More Information, pg. 13 King’s College London, University of London bucksmore.com/london 2 King’s College London Courses Intensive English, Ages 13-16 University of London • Ages 13-16 Advanced Studies Program, Ages 13-16 The Strand campus of King’s College London is the most central Accommodation university campus in London. Classes, activities and meals take place on the Strand, adjacent to the famous Somerset House. Classrooms Meals & activities King’s College London, University of London bucksmore.com/london 3 King’s College London University of London • Ages 13-16 Key Facts: Location: Main Campus: King’s College London, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS Bedrooms: Single bedrooms. Separate male & female accommodation. Bathrooms: En-suite bathrooms Social Space: Student common areas Facilities: Auditorium, high-quality classrooms with smart boards and projectors Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout Security: No key deposit. Electronic key access. Airports: Heathrow LHR1h 15min Gatwick LGW 1h 30min What to Pack: Linen provided Laundry: Laundry available free-of-charge Did you know? Meals: All meals included. Packed lunch on excursion days King’s College London (KCL) is claimed to be the third oldest university in England (after Oxford and Cambridge). However, rival University College London (UCL) believes KCL is the 4th oldest university, as although KCL received a Royal Charter first, it was actually founded 3 years after UCL. The small classes make learning easier and more interesting. The activities are fun, original and very diverse!” MAUD, FRANCE King’s College London, University of London bucksmore.com/london 4 King’s College London University of London • Ages 13-16 Accommodation: Student accomodation is provided at Dinwiddy House, a great zone 1 location just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross- St. Pancras International. All bedrooms are single en-suites. Laundry: Laundry is free and available on-site. Students must load and empty the laundry machines themselves (with Bucksmore staff guidance), though laundry detergent will be provided by Bucksmore. Transfers: Bucksmore offers a free airport transfer service for all students arriving and/or departing between 10:00-20:00 at: London Heathrow (LHR) London Gatwick (LGW) London City (LCY) St Pancras Intl Station (STP) Students requesting private transfers outside of these destinations and times will be subject to additional charges. Please see the transfer information page for more details. Sample Menu: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Fruit Juice, Cereals Mini Fruit Juice, Cereals Mini Fruit Juice, Cereals Mini Fruit Juice, Cereals Mini Fruit Juice, Cereals Mini Fruit Juice, Cereals Mini Fruit Juice, Cereals Mini Bagels & Preserves, Bagels & Preserves, Bagels & Preserves, Bagels & Preserves, Bagels & Preserves, Bagels & Preserves, Bagels & Preserves, Pastries Pastries Pastries Pastries Pastries Pastries Pastries Yogurt & Exotic Fruit Yogurt & Exotic Fruit Yogurt & Exotic Fruit Yogurt & Exotic Fruit Yogurt & Exotic Fruit Yogurt & Exotic Fruit Yogurt & Exotic Fruit Salad Salad Salad Salad Salad Salad Salad Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Breaded Cod Fillet with Baked Bream with Beef with Black Bean & Roast Chicken Chips, Mushy Peas & Cori&er & Lemongrass Sumac Baked Chicken Green Pepper Sauce Tartare Sauce Chicken Katsu Curry Curry Sauce Breast Spinach & Kale Fried Tofu with Black Herb Roasted Seitan & Mediterranean Vegetable Katsu Curry Chickpea & Coconut Falafel Bean & Green Pepper Artichoke Caesar Salad Vegetable Flatbread Curry Sauce Packed Lunch with Hummus Served with Grated Served with Cauliflower Excursion Day Served with Steamed Served with Jasmine Served with Vegetable Egg, Parmesan, Cous Cous & Butter Salad Bar Rice, Pickled Ginger, Rice & Cabbage Slaw Fried Rice Croutons, Anchovies & Bean Salad Sugar Snap & Pea Salad Salad Bar Salad Bar Dressing Salad Bar Bar Vegan Brownie & Gelato & Wild Berry Cream Slice Jam/Vanilla Doughnuts Selection Of Muffins & Banoffee Muffins Fresh Fruits Fresh Fruits & Fresh Fruits & Fresh Fruits Fresh Fruits Fresh Fruit Selection Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Quarter Pounder Beef Lasagna Baked Hake Fillet Lemon & Black Pepper Smoked Haddock & Beef & Tomato Cheese Beef Burger Macaroni Cheese with Stuffed Acorn Squash Chicken Courgette & Chicken Kiev Mozzarella Fish Cakes Meatballs Beetroot, Goats Cheese Sun Dried Tomatoes with Cauliflower Rice Tomato Gratin with Vegetable Kiev Red Cabbage, Red Quorn & Tomato Stew & Butternut Burger & Pesto & Feta Sourdough Crumb Onion & Brie Roulade Served with Garlic Served with Roasted Served with Buttered Served with Chips & Served with Ratatouille Served with Penne & Served with Minted Bread, Rocket & Vegetable Cous Cous & New Potatoes & Slaw & New Potatoes Garlic Flatbread Peas & New Potatoes Parmesan Salad Greens Steamed Broccoli Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Belgian Waffle with Courgette & Avocado Banana, Whipped Peanut Butter & Toffee Summer Pudding with Belgian Chocolate Lemon Meringue Pie Crème Caramel Cake, Summer Berry Cream & Chocolate Cheesecake with Cream Vanilla Cream Cheese Cake Fresh Fruit Selection Fresh Fruit Selection Compote Sauce Fresh Fruit Selection Fresh Fruit Selection Fresh Fruit Selection Fresh Fruit Selection Fresh Fruit Selection King’s College London, University of London bucksmore.com/london 5 King’s College London University of London • Ages 13-16 Accommodation World Class Teaching Facilities Located only a 3 minute walk from King’s Cross station, Dinwiddy King’s College London is one of the world’s leading universities, House provides excellent student accommodation. Students are and Bucksmore students can take full advantage of the classrooms, accommodated in flats of 6-7 with one Bucksmore staff member seminar rooms and lecture theatres on offer. in each flat. All rooms are single en-suite and have a shared kitchen facility for hot water and fridges. Dinwiddy is around a 25 minute walk or 17 minute bus ride to King’s College. Bush House Central London Location Since 2012 Bush House has been a key part of the Strand Campus King’s College London’s Strand campus contains one wing of of King’s College London and now hosts many of Bucksmore’s Somerset House (pictured above), and is located a short walking activities during summer. Previously, Bush House served as the distance to many of London’s most popular areas, such as Oxford headquarters of the BBC World Service for 70 years. Situated Street, Covent Garden and London Bridge. several floors high, the large room offers breathtaking views of the River Thames. King’s College London, University of London bucksmore.com/london 6 London Advanced Studies Program University-level subjects in a campus environment • Ages 13-16 Key Facts: Dates: 30 June - 28 July 2020 Age range: 13-16 Hours per week: 25 hours of tuition per week Class size: Maximum class size of 8 students Minimum language level: C1 (advanced) Weekly excursions: One full-day excursion outside of London every week & daily excursions around the city Tutors: Subjects delivered by expert tutors each morning. Counsellors lead activities and excursions only Merchandise: Bucksmore branded backpack, water bottle, lanyard & student card for all students Cohort size: Between 25-35 students (expected) Certificate: All students receive a personalised certificate & report card upon graduation The London Advanced Sample timetable: Studies Program (LASP) TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON allows younger students, AM Arrivals Tutorial 1 Tutorial 1 Excursion: Tutorial 1 Tutorial 1 Tutorial 1 aged 13-16, to experience Tutorial 2 Tutorial 2 Thorpe Park Tutorial 2 Tutorial 2 Tutorial 2 Study Study Study Study Study life in higher education. session session session session session Based at the world-renowned King’s College London, this course aimed at native and high-level English speakers offers a range of academic subjects to aid and PM Arrivals Activity: Activity: Project Activity: Activity: prepare students for their future studies Central Covent Preparation Camden St Paul’s London Garden Market Cathedral at A-level, International Baccalaureate and Walking Tour ultimately university. EVE Welcome Activity: Activity: Activity: Project Activity: Games London Eye West End Sports Presentations End-of-Week Show Party London Advanced Studies Program • King’s College London, University of London bucksmore.com/lasp 7 London Advanced Studies Program University-level subjects in a campus environment • Ages 13-16 Course Information: SUBJECTS AVAILABLE LONDON (AGES 13-16) Students of an advanced or native level of English choose two Advanced Mathematics academic subjects to study in a maximum class size of only eight students, taught by expert tutors. The course is taught at a level Biochemistry equivalent to first year of A-level / International Baccalaureate. Business In addition to subject tutorials for 3 hours each day, students English Literature in London take part in study sessions and weekly projects. Economics Subjects: History Students choose two subjects to study for 1.5 hours each morning. Subjects are delivered by expert external tutors. IELTS Preparation Students must choose their subjects prior