International Summer School
Sunday 4th July - Saturday 14th August 2021
JUNIORS SENIORS 8 – 12 YEARS 13 - 17 YEARS PADDLE BOARDING ON LAKE WINDERMERE
IMAC SUITE IN THE SEDBERGH PREP SCHOOL LIBRARY
SAILING AT KILLINGTON LAKE ENGLISH LESSON AT SEDBERGH PREP SCHOOL
02 SEDBERGH SCHOOL Your Adventure Begins Here
Set between the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Europe’s No.1 National Park 2021, Sedbergh International Summer School is the perfect opportunity to fully immerse yourself in an English and activities-based programme with other children from across the world. By choosing us, you will make lifelong friends and join the Sedbergh School family. With nearly 500 years of history and taking advantage of our stunning 200-acre campus, you will fully immerse yourself in one of the top full boarding schools in the UK and experience the best of British boarding. Sedbergh International Summer School is accredited by the British Council. DESIGNED FOR YOU LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS
We offer a unique indoor and outdoor On day one you will become part of learning experience, which is designed the Sedbergh family and during your to suit your needs and interests. stay you will make lifelong friendships Whether you are a Junior (aged 8 to with children from across the world. 12) or a Senior (aged 13 to 17), there It’s not just about developing your is something for everyone to enjoy. English, you will also learn about different cultures and experience a huge range of exciting new activities.
JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL COURSES (AGES 8 TO 12) One to six-week programmes in July and August
SENIOR INTERNATIONAL COURSES (AGES 13 TO 17) One to six-week programmes in July and August
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
SEDBERGH SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS
SEDBERGH SCHOOL 03 Why Should You Choose Sedbergh?
Multi Online 1-2-1 British cultural assessment & Council learning group lesson Accredited experience before you over 6 weeks arrive
Up to 22 Owned and All-inclusive hours of operated by price English Sedbergh tuition per School week
Exciting English with
24/7 afternoon dedicated Pastoral Care and evening in a safe native-level activities teachers environment programme
Very good school and my experience here is amazing HUGO from Spain
04 SEDBERGH SCHOOL Safety During Covid
Following nearly a year of working within COVID regulations, both the prep and senior sites are well- equipped to provide a safe and secure summer course. Sedbergh ISS benefits from being away from built- up areas, so our students can enjoy the peaceful scenery and not have to worry about crowds of people or congested streets.
In order to minimise the number of people our students come into contact with, we have reduced our maximum capacity on the summer school by 40%. This allows us to have fewer students per room and smaller English classes, avoiding contact in enclosed spaces. We are also not offering sports courses in combination with ISS for summer 2021, as this would allow too much interaction between different groups of students across the two campuses. We are very fortunate to be surrounded by outstanding facilities at the Prep School which enables us to offer so many exciting activities for our pupils. Our excursion programme will make the most of the Lake District National Park and Europe’s number 1 National Park, the Yorkshire Dales.
Sedbergh ISS will continue to use the outstanding biosecurity measures currently used by the prep and senior schools, which include:
• Hand sanitising stations on walls around the campus, including boarding houses • A one-way system throughout the campus • PCP testing on arrival to the site • Restricted visitor access • Weekly PCP testing of staff • Minibuses (used for airport transfers, activities and excursions) are regularly disinfected using fog/mist • Bedrooms are also disinfected with fog/mist after a student departs the course and before another student uses the bedroom • Nurses and welfare staff with experience of dealing with COVID regulations
Finally, should any student or staff member display symptoms of the virus, we have an isolation unit to contain any potential spread of the virus. An area including bedrooms with a separate bathroom and sitting area (to avoid students spending all day in their bedroom) is on hand to allow self-isolating students or staff to be monitored without risking the spread of the virus. This area has a separate entrance and exit and would be off-limits to other students and any staff not involved with monitoring the situation.
COVID DEPOSIT GUARANTEE
Should the course be cancelled a full refund will be issued or alternatively, you can move your booking to 2022 and secure it at the 2021 price.
If your child is unable to travel due to Covid restrictions, a full refund will be issued or alternatively, you can move your booking to 2022 and secure it at the 2021 price.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming overseas children to Sedbergh ISS and should you wish to discuss anything further, please email: [email protected]
SEDBERGH SCHOOL 05 An Intensive English Course Built Around You
Our programme provides up to 22 hours of English lessons each week, for which you will be placed onto either the Junior (aged 8 to 12) or Senior (aged 13 to 17) course. Our dedicated and experienced native teachers use a wide variety of the latest pedagogical methods and multime- dia tools and resources to provide you with the best tuition, allowing you to develop your English in context. Our small class sizes and 1:15 teacher-pupil ratio means that your teacher can give you their time and attention.
THE RIGHT LEVEL FOR YOU YOUR LEARNING MENTOR
You will complete a short test on arrival All Sedbergh teachers are experienced, to allocate you to the most appropriate enthusiastic native speakers who class for your ability. are dedicated to providing you with engaging, fun and interesting lessons every day.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVE COMMUNICATION (AGES 8 TO 12) (AGES 13 TO 17)
At Sedbergh, we value the importance As a Senior, you will develop your of community engagement and as a independent learning and research junior you will have the opportunity to skills by completing individual and visit surrounding towns and villages to group projects with support and complete class projects. By speaking to guidance from your teachers. the local British people, you will develop your spoken and written English.
IELTS AVERAGE RESULTS 2019 YOUR IELTS QUALIFICATION 2 WEEK COURSE
We also offer an intensive Academic LISTENING - 43% ACHIEVED 7.0 OR HIGHER IELTS course, which replaces your English lessons. At the end of the IELTS course READING - 30% ACHIEVED 7.0 OR HIGHER you will take an official exam. Please SPEAKING - 70% ACHIEVED 6.5 OR HIGHER contact us for dates and prices. This WRITING - 30% ACHIEVED 6.0 OR HIGHER course is subject to availability.
100% of pupils achieved an overall IELTS score of 5.0 or higher and 30% of pupils achieved a score of 7.0 or higher.
06 SEDBERGH SCHOOL The lessons were fun and useful - I loved the themes ORFEAS from Greece
SEDBERGH SCHOOL 07 08 SEDBERGH SCHOOL An Activity For All
After your lessons, you can choose from a variety of exciting sports, activities, outdoor pursuits and artistic and musical workshops. This is the perfect opportunity to relax with your friends and try something new.
ARTS & CRAFTS BALL GAMES BASKETBALL
BOARD GAMES CLIMBING WALL COOKING
CRICKET DANCE DODGEBALL
FENCING FOOTBALL GOLF
HILL-WALKING HORSE RIDING MUSIC
RUGBY SAILING SWIMMING
TENNIS TRADITIONAL GAMES VOLLEYBALL
SPIRIT Activities
Find out if you have any of the skills that Sedbergh School looks for (Self-motivation, Perseverance, Independence, Responsibility, Imagination + Teamwork or “SPIRIT”) in one of our SPIRIT activities. These include:
HIKING MASTERCHEF ZORBING
ORIENTEERING
SEDBERGH SCHOOL 09 Your Evening, Your Entertainment
Your evening social programme involves you coming together with both Juniors and Seniors to enjoy activities as a family.
MOVIE NIGHTS QUIZZES BBQ & CAMP FIRE
MTV MUSIC AWARDS TRADITIONAL GAMES ARTS & CRAFTS
DISCOS FASHION SHOWS KARAOKE
TALENT SHOW WATER GAMES SWIMMING
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
At Sedbergh, we recognise the achievements of all our students, so each week is celebrated with an Awards Ceremony which congratulates your academic and house contributions. If you have worked hard, put in effort and shown a desire to help others, you may be selected for the Student of the Week certificate. We will also issue SPIRIT awards to students who have shown one or more of the skills we look for in the SPIRIT activities. You will continue the celebration with the weekly themed disco, where you can dance the night away.
Lovely staff - it feels like home MARIE from Germany 10 SEDBERGH SCHOOL SEDBERGH SCHOOL 11 LAKE DISTRICT
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LONDON EDINBURGH
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12 SEDBERGH SCHOOL Discover Your UK
FROM THE HIGHLANDS TO THE HIGH ROPES
Our unique location offers you the chance to explore historical and contemporary landmarks from London to the Lake District. Two full-day excursions each week offer the opportunity to experience British culture and see world class sports, heritage, architecture, fashion, style and art. Our excursions take in museums, castles, shopping centres, cathedrals, galleries, observatories and football grounds. CITY EXCURSIONS YORK DUNGEONS & MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND LIVERPOOL BEATLES SHAMBLES INDUSTRY STORY
CHESTER EDINBURGH CASTLE AND BOATING ON THE THAMES ZOO THE ROYAL MILE IN LONDON
MANCHESTER UNITED JODRELL BANK YORK MINSTER & FOOTBALL CLUB OBSERVATORY CHOCOLATE STORY
NEWCASTLE EUROPE’S LARGEST TREETOP TREK CASTLE INDOOR SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH ROPES
THE LONDON MANCHESTER POLICE UNIVERSITY OF EYE MUSEUM CAMBRIDGE
LOCAL OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES
These are based around the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
ARCHERY TREETOP TREK MUNCASTER HIGH ROPES CASTLE
BOAT RIVER PADDLE BUILDING SWIMMING BOARDING
LAKE CONISTON CAVING & WINDERMERE LAKE BUSHCRAFT
OUTDOOR CANOEING & KIRKBY PIZZA MAKING WATER SPORTS LONSDALE
Our excursions may change depending on Covid-19 guidelines.
SEDBERGH SCHOOL 13
SEDBERGH PREP SCHOOL CAMPUS Become Part of our Community
We strive to provide the best teaching, sports and creative arts facilities across our 2 campuses.
SEDBERGH PREP SCHOOL CAMPUS - WEEKS 1 TO 6
SEDBERGH SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS
A Home Away From Home
No matter how far you have travelled, you will soon feel at home in our relaxed and friendly boarding houses. Each house is well equipped with its own common room, satellite TV, games, Wi-Fi and a range of double and multi-bed rooms. A full laundry service is provided twice weekly.
16 SEDBERGH SCHOOL I sleep well every night and the teachers are very fun and kind AXEL from France
SEDBERGH SCHOOL 17 18 SEDBERGH SCHOOL Your Sedbergh Family
FIND YOUR PLACE IN OUR FAMILY
Everyone at Sedbergh is committed to establishing a safe and homely environment throughout the course. We want you to return home with lots of wonderful memories, and our live-in house parents achieve this by creating a fun, friendly and happy community. Any medical needs will be dealt with by our matron, who is there 24 hours a day. Our team are onsite 24 hours a day to supervise and look after you during yout time with us.
CHALLENGE YOUR TASTE BUDS CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY IN SEDBERGH STYLE! We are proud of our excellent catering staff, superb on-site dining facilities and the varied, If you are fortunate enough to have your international-style menu provided by our birthday during summer school, you won’t own chefs. A range of hot and cold dishes, be disappointed! Your own birthday cake and including vegetarian options and a salad bar, party games will make you feel at home. are available at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CHOCOLATE TIME
At Sedbergh International Summer School, we enjoy Chocolate Time every evening, with hot chocolate and biscuits for everyone. It’s the perfect time to unwind after a fun-filled day!
SEDBERGH SCHOOL 19 Weeks 1-6 Schedule
Full day excursion Q BB SUNDAY SUNDAY
sh lesson sh lesson sh lesson sh lesson sh lesson TURDAY TURDAY Evening entertainment Evening li li li & Active SA Long break Long break Short break break Short Engagement ocated seating seating ocated Community Community Eng Eng ll Communication
Lunch break break Lunch ership ership sh lesson sh lesson Eng sh lesson sh lesson ad li li li FRIDAY FRIDAY activity Awards Awards evening evening assembly karaoke… karaoke… Le Long break Long break Short break break Short Social: Disco, Social: Formal Lunch/ A Formal Lunch/ Eng Eng Eng
Full day excursion call ll house Relax in Relax in THURSDAY THURSDAY Ro Breakfast Breakfast Wake up Wake
Dinner Dinner DAY DAY Chocolate time Chocolate ES sh lesson sh lesson sh lesson sh lesson sh lesson li li li Sports & recreation WEDN Long break Long break Short break Short Bedtime juniors (lights out 22.00) (lights Bedtime juniors out 22.30) (lights Bedtime seniors Eng Eng
ocated seating seating ocated ll DAY Time ES sh lesson sh lesson Eng sh lesson sh lesson sh lesson ee li li li TU & Active Fr Long break Short break break Short Lunch break break Lunch Engagement Community Community Eng Eng Communication Group language activities language Group activities language Group
Evening entertainment Evening
Formal Lunch/ A Formal Lunch/ sh lesson sh lesson sh lesson sh lesson Eng sh lesson li li li MONDAY MONDAY Sports & recreation Long break Short break Short Eng Eng Eng
BBQ and Arrivals and airport pickups familiarisation SUNDAY SUNDAY
.45 .45 .45 .45 .15 .30 .30 .45
8.00 8.00 17 14 11 18 12 0 - - - -10.00 -10.00 .30 .30 .00 .00 .15 .15 .00 .00 .00 to to .00 .3 8.00 8.00 8.15 .45- .45 .45- .15- .15 13 13 11 10 19 21 21.30 21.30 22.00 7.30 9.00 17 11 13 15 10
20 SEDBERGH SCHOOL SEDBERGH SCHOOL 19 Free English Support Before You Arrive
Once registered on the course you will receive a free 15-minute 1:1 English level assessment followed by small group 30-minute class, both with qualified TEFL teachers.
Sedbergh ISS would like to offer you a free English level check and taster lesson! We realise that the past year has made it difficult for many people to keep up with face-to-face English lessons, and that some skills (especially speaking) might be in need of a little extra help. For this reason, as a registered/previous student on Sedbergh’s International Summer School, we are offering you a free, 15-minute, 1:1 English level check, followed at a later date by a free 30-minute live refresher lesson with a small group of students. Both of these sessions will be delivered by qualified, native English teachers via an online platform.
Unlike some online English level tests, which use multiple-choice questions to automatically provide alevel without taking speaking into account, our test is a quick and friendly conversation with a qualified English teacher, who will assess your level based on your response to a series of questions which increase in difficulty. Once your level has been identified, the teacher will continue the conversation at the appropriate level to explore your areas of strength and those which could be developed further.
How will the level test work? You will have a private call with one of our qualified English teachers, during which you will answer some questions, which increase in difficulty. If you have an A2 level of English, you will answer a few questions until the B1 question slows you down, at which point the teacher will ask you more A2-level questions, relating to various areas such as your family, school, hobbies and interests, so you can show off what you know. If you have a higher level such as C1, you will quickly talk through the initial questions and then, after attempting a C2 question, will answer more questions at a C1 level, on topics ranging from your childhood hobbies to your future plans.
What will the group class be like? As the teacher has already assessed your level, you will be in a call with students of a similar level and the lesson will be tailored to suit the needs of your group. The lesson will involve some instruction from the teacher and lots of group discussion, enabling you to refresh your speaking and listening skills, ready for your time at the summer school. Depending on your level and interest, the teacher may also incorporate exam-style questions such as IELTS or Cambridge First Certificate, to provide further practice for anyone studying for these exams in their home country or taking the IELTS exam with Sedbergh.
Will this affect which class I am put into when I attend Sedbergh ISS? No – although we can take into account the level you were given in this assessment, you will still take a short test on arrival at Sedbergh to determine your level. This test will also test your knowledge of grammar, which is more important on the summer course than during the online session.
Is there any cost? No! You only need to provide the 45 minutes it takes to complete the sessions.
SEDBERGH SCHOOL 21 18 Testimonials
My daughter came back from ISS very happy. She genuinely enjoyed it and I wanted to thank you and all the staff for organising her three fantastic weeks. PARENTS from Switzerland
Thank you to all the Sedbergh staff for welcoming our son, who told us that everyone was so kind to him and helpful all the time. He really enjoyed his stay at Sedbergh and we feel his English has really improved! PARENTS from France
This is just to let you know that my daughter had a very good time in Sedbergh. She made lots of friends, made fantastic progress in English and really enjoyed herself during her stay at Sedbergh ISS. Thanks for making her so happy!! PARENTS from Germany
It is amazing to hear how much he has experienced and see how much he has improved his awareness of himself, people and things around him. Thank you very much for educating and taking care of him. PARENTS from China
I am writing to express my appreciation for all your helps and kindness in the last two weeks. My son really enjoyed the experience in the Summer School. PARENTS from China
22 SEDBERGH SCHOOL How To Find Us
KEY • • Edinburgh Glasgow Airport transfers Campus • Newcastle upon Tyne FIND OUT MORE WINDERMERE • SEDBERGH/CASTERTON Oxenholme To make a booking or enquiry: Train Station • Leeds Email: [email protected] • • Manchester Website: iss.sedberghschool.org Liverpool Tel: +44 1524 79220
Birmingham • The transfers from the airport are fast and well organised. ROSE London • from France
CHAPERONE BY AIR
We are now offering a full chaperone service Transfers are provided from many major to families; this is where a staff member airports including Manchester, Liverpool, from Sedbergh will fly to and from the child’s Glasgow, Newcastle and Leeds/Bradford.* country. Please contact us for availability. Additional costs apply. BY RAIL
LONDON Oxenholme Lake District station can be reached by direct train from the following We provide transfers from London Airport – cities: these are arranged as group pickups and a London - 2hrs 40mins minimum number of children are required Birmingham - 2hrs 30mins for this service to run. Please contact us for Glasgow - 1hr 40mins availability. Additional transfer costs apply. Manchester - 1hr 20mins
*Arriving between 11am and 6pm and departing between 10am and 5pm. Private transfers can bve arranaged at an addtional cost. Sedbergh School, Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School, Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, Cumbria, LA10 5HG, LA6 2SG, United Kingdom United Kingdom
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