Stafford House Summer Information Sheet

DOVER COLLEGE DOVER Address: Effingham Cres, Dover, CT17 9RH

Known as the ‘Gateway to England’ Dover Dover College provides the perfect setting for has a wealth of history and heritage to be a learning adventure. Set around a central discovered. A pretty coastal town in the green with stunning views of the Castle CLASSIC COURSE southeast of England, Dover has been and the English Channel the school boasts a major port and the front line of British excellent facilities. There is an indoor sports CLASSIC PLUS SAILING defence for centuries. Medieval Dover Castle hall, extensive green, cricket and volleyball overlooks the town on top of the iconic nets as well as a dance studio that students RESIDENTIAL ONLY White Cliffs. can enjoy. AGES 12-16 (GROUPS ONLY) ACCOMMODATION / FACILITIES Ensuite Max. ratio of showers/toilets to beds 1:6

Standard Kitchen for Group Leader use

Single Laundry - service wash

Twin Laundry - coin operated, self-service

Multi-bed WiFi access

Television Lounge Drink making facilities

Common room Vending machines

Computer Room Swimming pool

Towels provided Coeliac / Special diets on request **

Halal food on request **

** Must be booked at least two months before arrival

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Public transport information: • Nearest airport: Gatwick 129km, Stansted 154km, Heathrow 162km • Nearest rail station: Dover Priory, 100 meters (1 min walk) • 1 hr by train from London to Dover Priory • 10 min walk from school to town centre

Local Amenities: • Nearest ATM: Dover Priory Train Station, 71 Folkestone Rd, CT17 9SB • Money Exchange: TUI Holiday Store, 47 Biggin St, CT16 1DB • Doctor/Health Centre: White Cliffs Medical Centre, 143 Folkestone Rd, CT17 9SG • Hospital (A&E): William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Rd, TN24 0LZ CENTRE EMERGENCY NUMBER • Pharmacy: White Cliffs Pharmacy, 141 Folkestone Rd, CT17 9SG TBC • Convenience store: SPAR, 6-12 Folkestone Rd, CT17 9RU • Restaurants/Cafes: CENTRE DIRECTOR »» Nandos, St James St, CT16 1QD (Afro-Portuguese) TBC »» Dino’s, 58 Castle St, CT16 1PJ (Italian) »» Chaplins, 2 Church St, CT16 1LY (British) CENTRE OFFICE NUMBER »» Brunch, 22 Biggin St, CT16 1BH (Coffee and sandwiches) TBC »» Burger King, St James Shopping Centre, CT16 1QD »» M&S Café, 17 Townwall St, CT16 1SZ STAFFORD HOUSE HEAD OFFICE »» Costa Coffee, 23-24 Biggin St, CT16 1BH EMERGENCY NUMBER (24 HOURS) 0044 (0) 7889 895 200

SAMPLE PROGRAMME Morning Afternoon Evening PROGRAMME INCLUDES:

Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities HOURS of English Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Walking Tour of Dover & Dover Castle Welcome Disco or Drama-Based Games 15 lessons per week Included Half Day Excursion: Canterbury “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Quiz English Lessons Tuesday Walking Tour (no entrance) Night CERTIFICATE Each student will receive an end-of- Football, Tennis or Arts & Crafts e.g. English Lessons International Night course certificate Wednesday Jewellery Making

Included Half Day Excursion: Folkestone Thursday English Lessons Walking Tour & Harbour (no entrance Casino Night or English Conversation Club included) LOCAL “Mini Olympics” Competition or Drumming Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports VISIT Workshop HALF DAY 1 per week Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn EXCURSIONS Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat Cruise Saturday & Board Games 2 per week destinations may include: Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost - please Sunday British Culture Evening Canterbury, Folkestone, book before arrival) e.g. Oxford, Walking Tour & Christ Church College Broadstairs and Leeds Castle Monday Local Visit: The White Cliffs of Dover English Lessons Fancy Dress Disco or Drama Workshop

Included Half Day Excursion: Broadstairs EVENING Tuesday Walking Tour & Beach (no entrance English Lessons Game Show Night ACTIVITIES included) 7 per week Volleyball, Basketball or Talent Show English Lessons “Dover’s Got Talent!” Talent Show Wednesday Preparation FULL DAY Thursday Included Half Day Excursion: Leeds Castle English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity 1Excursion per week Example destinations are London and “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports Brighton and will include a walking tour Friday e.g. Mask Making and attraction entrance Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn Included Full Day Excursion: Brighton, Walking Tour & The Royal Pavilion Saturday & Board Games

Sunday Departure

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Stafford House Summer Information Sheet DOVER JOINING INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING TO STAFFORD HOUSE DOVER

Gatwick and Stansted airports are 1.5 hours by road. Heathrow airport is 1.45 hours by road.

Direct from central London on the high speed train from London St Pancras to Dover Priory station, with a journey time of approximately one hour. Dover College is a two minute walk from the station. Eurostar trains stop at Ashford International Station, change here for trains to Dover Priory.

National Express Bus 021 leaves from London Victoria Coach Station and goes to Dover stopping at Pencester Road (Stop X). From there it is a 8min TRAIN STATION walk to the school

From London take A1203, A102 and A2 to M2 in Shorne. Continue on M2. Take M20 to Folkestone Rd/B2011. Take the exit for B2011 from A20. Follow Dover College Folkestone Rd/B2011 to Priory Station Approach Rd Effingham Cres, Dover CT17 9RH, UK in Dover

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KEY: 1. Main Entrance 18. Sports Hall 2. Priory Lodge (Reception, Headmaster’s 19. Fitness Suite and Changing Rooms Office, Council Room & Administration) 20. Leo Wright Building 3. Learning Resource Centre 21. Science Block 4. Kitchen and Servery 22. Astor Block 5. The Great Hall 23. Chapel 6. Astro Turf 24. School House 7. Menzies Hall 25. Bursar’s Office & Head of Sixth Form 8. St Martin's House 26. Sixth Form Common Room 9. Dance Studio 27. Deputy Head’s House 10. Duckworth House 28. Leamington House 11. The Gatehouse 29. Eccleshall Lecture Theatre 12. Maintenance Department 30. Medical Centre 13. Nursery and Junior School 31. Priory House 14. The Close 32. International Study Centre 15. ICT Block and Curriculum Support 33. Tallis Music School 16. Art, Textiles, Ceramics and Design Technology 34. Headmaster's House 17. Hard Court

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