DOVER - SUMMER 2021
STUDY
SPORTS Explore the iconic DOVER White Cliffs of Dover, easily reachable with OVERVIEW THE SCHOOL a short walk from the school (top right) Known as the ‘Gateway to England’ Dover College is an independent Dover has a wealth of history and day and boarding school in Dover WE heritage to be discovered. A pretty in southeast England . The school CHOSE coastal town in the southeast of occupies some of the medieval COURSES: England, Dover has been a major buildings of Dover Prioy. - CLASSIC COURSE port and the front line of British The College provides the perfect - CLASSIC ENGLISH PLUS SAILING defence for centuries. Medieval setting for a learning adventure. Dover Castle overlooks the town Set around a central green with ACCOMMODATION: on top of the iconic White Cliffs and stunning views of the Castle and the RESIDENTIAL students will get to visit both on a 2 English Channel the school boasts Woodcote, UK week programme. excellent facilities. There is an Dover is a short distance from indoor sports hall, extensive green, DOVER Canterbury, Folkestone and cricket and volleyball nets as well UK Broadstairs - ideal excursion as a dance studio that students can destinations to visit as part of the enjoy. All accommodation is onsite. DOVER, UK activity schedule.
QUICK INFO WHAT’S INCLUDED?
EVENING SIGHTSEEING ACTIVITIES VISIT AGES GROUPS per week per week 8 - 16 7 1 (Groups)
15 FULL DAY HALF DAY HOURS Excursion Excursions of English per week lessons 1 2 per week ACCOMMODATION Residential ADDRESS: EFFINGHAM CRES, DOVER CT17 9RH SAMPLE PROGRAMME (EXAMPLE SHOWN - RESIDENTIAL CLASSIC COURSE)
DOVER WEEK 1 MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING UK
Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker SUN Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour ACCOMMODATION / FACILITIES Activities
Ensuite Kitchen for Group Leader use Placement Test & Induction Lesson Welcome Disco or Drama-Based MON Walking Tour of Dover & Dover Castle Standard Laundry service (3 hours) Games
Single Laundry - self-service Included Half Day Excursion: “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Quiz Twin WiFi access TUES English Lessons (3 hours) Canterbury Walking Tour (no Night entrance) Triple Drink making facilities
Television Lounge Vending machines DINNER Football, Tennis or Arts & Crafts e.g. WEDS English Lessons (3 hours) International Night Jewellery Making Common room Swimming pool LUNCH BREAKFAST Computer Room Coeliac / Special diets on request Included Half Day Excursion: Casino Night or English Conversation Towels provided Halal food on request THUR English Lessons (3 hours) Folkestone Walking Tour & Harbour Club (no entrance included) = At School
“Mini Olympics” Competition or Medical Facilities FRI English Lessons (3 hours) Beach Party Disco or Sports The school is situated centrally and has Drumming Workshop medical facilities located nearby. Stafford House staff will be able to assist students Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat Chill Out Evening including Films, that require an appointment. SAT Cruise Popcorn & Board Games *At cost
Doctors on Call We will also have GMC registered doctors WEEK 2 MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING in the UK on call (at a supplementary CANTERBURY, UK cost) to provide telephone/ video consultations should the need arise. They will be able to provide a thorough Sightseeing in Canterbury, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost - please diagnosis and prescribe any medication SUN book before arrival) e.g. Oxford & Christ Church College British Culture Evening required.
Temperature Checks Fancy Dress Disco or Drama MON Local Visit: The White Cliffs of Dover English Lessons (3 hours) Regular temperature checks of students Workshop and staff will be taken using non-contact infra-red thermometers. These are quick PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION: and simple and can be carried out at a Included Half Day Excursion: Broad- stairs Walking Tour & Beach (no English Lessons (3 hours) Game Show Night distance. TUES • Nearest airport: Gatwick 110km, Stansted 131 km, Heathrow 145 km entrance included)
• Nearest rail station: Canterbury East 1km (13 min walk), Canterbury West 1.5km (20 min walk) Medical Room DINNER • High Speed train to London only takes 1 hour If a student does begin to feel unwell Volleyball, Basketball or Talent Show WEDS English Lessons (3 hours) “Dover’s Got Talent!” Talent Show • 5-minute walk from school to city centre during the school day a medical room will Preparation LUNCH be available for them to isolate, relax and recuperate in a restful environment
BREAKFAST Included Half Day Excursion: Leeds THUR English Lessons (3 hours) Murder Mystery Activity Castle WHAT’S INCLUDED:
“Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & FRI English Lessons (3 hours) Masked Ball Disco or Sports Crafts e.g. Mask Making
TUITION ACTIVITIES EXCURSIONS CERTIFICATE Students will take part in 15 hours of Full and half day excursions allow Each student will have their English level Chill Out Evening including Films, We offer a variety of onsite activities SAT Included Full Day Excursion: Brighton, Walking Tour & The Royal Pavilion English language lessons per week. including sports, arts and crafts and students to really get to know the UK. tested upon arrival and will be placed Popcorn & Board Games Lessons are topic based and designed team games. Our activities provide We use major destinations such as in a class accordingly. Students will to be fun, energetic and informative. opportunities for students to use the London, Cambridge and Edinburgh as receive a portfolio to store their work in They enable students to use their English they have learnt and make a classroom where students will find as well as a certificate to take home with English in real world situations and international friends. historic and cultural information through them as a record of their course with us. SUN Departure increase their confidence. guided walking tours and visits to museums and other places of interest.
This is a sample programme and all elements may be subject to change. Lessons may take place in the mornings or afternoons.