Discovery Summer inSierra LeoneOver the last five yearsDiscovery Summer has beenfunding an educational projectin Sierra Leone, one of thepoorest countries in the world.
The first stage was to build aprimary school for 600+children, the second to buildan adjacent junior high schooland the third, ongoing, isstocking a library to be sharedby both schools and thecommunity. In addition,through fundraising efforts weprovide scholarships for over50 children each year whootherwise would be deniededucation.
See our website for recentupdates.
This 'Kola Tree' project iscarried out in conjunctionwith
• Our nationality mix - last summer we welcomed studentsfrom 60 different countries (we limit the number of studentsspeaking the same language)
• Make English friends and speak English naturally all day long. Up to 10% of our students are English Student Hosts, of your age, who will be living on campus with you
• Our centre locations - in top independent boarding schoolswith outstanding facilities
• Innovative teaching, small classes
• Focus your studies by taking the Trinity Exam in Spoken English
• Action-packed activity/excursion programme 7 days aweek including Theme Parks, West End musicals
• Excellent student care - Staff/student ratio at least 1:5
• All-inclusive programmes with no hidden costs
• Over 50% of our staff come back each summer
• Almost all students come by recommendation or referral. For testimonials see our website.
• Ideal for families visiting London during the summer
• Meet and make friends from all over the world
• Full or half-day programme for juniors.
English + Multi-Activity
DAY COURSES
Pre-Boarding (Academic English)
Pre-College Enrichment
English + Multi-Activity
Our short, intensive summer courses combine learning with a great “British”experience. You’ll be learning new skills, trying new activities and enjoying new
experiences - in English. You’ll discover talents you never thought you had! We want you to enjoy getting to know our country, to make British friends
and to share your experience with new friends from many cultures around the world.
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If two or more members of one family booktogether we offer a 5% discount on eachbooking.
Accreditation UKIn our 2014 BC inspection we were awarded 13 strengths out of a possible15. Full report on our website.
Family Discounts (Residential and Day Courses)5%discount
Winchester15- 17 years
Pre-College Enrichment
Make English Friends
Making new English friends
Why choose us?
Make English friends
Excellent student care A truly international experience
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AIRPORT TRANSFERS
We offer a professional and friendly‘Meet and Greet’ service.
Once you have collected your luggageyou will come out of the Customs Halland see one of our airport represent-atives holding a Discovery Summer signwith your name. Coaches / taxis leave atregular intervals to take you to your centre.
On departure, we check you onto yourflight and see you through todepartures.
Airport transfers by coach or taxi areincluded in the fees on publishedarrival and departure dates for flightsarriving/departing between 09.00 and15.00 hours from/to specific airports(see fees sheet for details).
Special private transfers (at extra cost)can be arranged at any other time andfrom any other airport.
We recommend you book your flightsas early as possible.
• A safe, secure and supportiveenvironment
• Designated house parents/welfarestaff
• A staff/student ratio of at least 1:5overall, ensuring close supervision
• Staff live on campus and areavailable 24 hours a day
• A healthy range of food thatincludes typical English meals andinternational food
• A good standard of accommodation;boys and girls sleep in separate areas
• We will normally place you in abedroom with students fromdifferent countries. Where we offersingle rooms, we mix nationalities incorridors.This helps you to make newfriends and speak in English
• Each centre offers supervised email/internet access, medical services andpersonal laundry services. Some centreshave WiFi (not available at night)
• Our 24-hour emergency phoneenables families to contact us in caseof emergency or any problem.
WELFARE ANDACCOMMODATION
Our prime concern is student safetyand wellbeing. We provide:
Staff / studentratio at least 1:5
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
Russian
German
French
Chinese
EnglishStudent
Hosts
Turkish
Resident “English Student Hosts” are a special feature of our residential centres. They are our “ambassadors”- spot them in their blue shirts.
English children of your age will be living amongst you. Theyparticipate in classes (giving language support) as well as inall the other activities throughout the day and evening.
There will be countless opportunities for speaking Englishnaturally all day long - and for making friendships that lastwell beyond the course.
Students being met at Heathrow
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OUR STAFF• Our staff are selected for their range
of experience, professionalism,friendliness and enthusiasm
• Our teachers are all appropriatelyqualified and ensure classes are livelyand interactive. They are also talentedin other areas (e.g. sports, dance,drama, music, arts and crafts, IT)
• Activity Leaders organise our after-class programme of sports, arts &crafts, team challenges and eveningentertainments so you try newactivities and have a great time!
• Over 50% of our staff return eachyear. Discovery Summer’s policy is toinvest in staff training.
• Our students often return saying that“one of the best things aboutDiscovery is the staff. They are amazing.”
RESIDENTIAL COURSES
Make English Friends
60 different nationalities studied with us last summer. We hope you’ll be joining us in 2015!
SPECIAL SPORTS OPTIONS
All options are offered at extra cost and are subject to availability.
These group sessions, led by profession-ally qualified coaches, are offered ontwo afternoons per week. Minimumbooking: one week. Transportationcosts, where necessary, are included.Please advise us of your level at time of booking so we can be sure ofmeeting your expectations.
Harry Potter Workshop
Supportive staff
View from Millenium Bridge Punting on the River Cam
Legoland excursion Lion King musicalArchery
English & Multi-Activity - Sample 7-day timetable (22.5 hours’ tuition per week)
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Horse-riding:(Radley,Uppingham, Woldingham,
Marymount)- beginner to intermediatelevels. The riding stables areBHS/local council approvedand have excellent facilitiesincluding indoor and/oroutdoor training. Protective hatsand boots are supplied.
Tennis: (Radley, Uppingham,Woldingham,Marymount)
- beginner to intermediatelevels. All the basic skills arecoached and practicematches arranged. On site.
Watersports:(Uppingham)- beginner to intermediate
levels. Sailing (picos), andwindsurfing, are offered. Thesetake place on Rutland Water,Europe’s largest man-made lake.
English Skills
English Skills
Clubs(Cooking, Dance,
Arts & Crafts)
Special SportsOptions or
Multi-Activity
English Workshops
English Workshop,Presentations and
Certificates
Welcome Games(Teambuilding)
English Skills
English Workshops
Treasure Hunt
English Skills English Skills
English SkillsEnglish Skills
English Workshops
Multi-Activity (e.g.Basketball, Tennis,
Swimming)
English Workshops
Special SportsOptions or
Multi-Activity
Clubs (English sports,Aerobics, Music)
Talent showMini Olympics(Teambuilding)
English Skills
English Skills
Murder MysteryEvening
English Classes
Film night (in houses)
Late Breakfast
10.00 - 12.30English Workshops
Farewell Disco
08.00
09.00
10.30
12.45
14.00
15.30
19.30
21.30onwards
11.00until 12.30
08.45 Morning Meeting
Break - with English Student Hosts
Lunch - with English Student Hosts Lunch
17.30
18.30
Half-dayexcursion to
Oxford
e.g. college visit,punting, shopping
Full-day excursionto London
e.g.London Eye,Westminster
sightseeing tour,Covent Garden
shopping
Bedtime (Times vary depending on age)
Breakfast - with English Student Hosts
Dinner - with English Student Hosts
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7Time
Chill Out / Conversation Club-with English Student Hosts Chill Out
Late Dinner Barbecue
Learning English
You’ll be amazed at the range ofactivities, sports and entertainmentswe offer! They vary every day. Someare very challenging, some simply justfun, but all help you develop andstimulate your fluency in English. (See sample programme below andback cover).
Most evening activities involve all thestudents. Each evening we organiseone or two events e.g. team challenges,talent shows, entertainments, discos,karaoke, casino nights, murdermysteries – and many more!
Excursions: In 2015 we have an amazingrange of excursions on offer! Historiccities, famous university colleges, castles,theme parks (eg Legoland, Thorpe Park,Alton Towers, Drayton Manor), HarryPotter Experience, museums, galleries,contemporary landmarks - and someshopping time!
NEW - a trip to a London musical willbe in the programme every 2 - 3 weeks(at Shrewsbury, it will be in Liverpool,Manchester or Birmingham) - subjectto ticket availability.
Activity programmeOn our English & Multi-Activity coursesthe teaching programme is split betweenEnglish Skills and English Workshops(for details of our other programmes,see each course centre page).
Teaching programme
ENGLISH SKILLS
On arrival you will be tested, gradedand placed in a class at the appropriatelevel. Our syllabus is based on theTrinity Exam in Spoken English/CEFR.
Our communicative classes help youimprove your grammar, vocabulary,reading, writing and listening skills,with an emphasis on improvingconfidence in spoken English. Task-based learning and themed weeksenhance fluency.
Before excursions you’ll research yourdestinations in class to get the mostout of your trips.
Our maximum class size is 12*international students. English children(Student Hosts) also participate in mostclasses.
Each week you’ll have a learner reviewto help you and your teacher trackyour progress.
At the end of the course, you’ll takehome your student folder withexamples of your work, a DiscoverySummer Certificate, end-of-coursereport and course photo.
*In exceptional circumstances, wherelevels dictate, this may be marginallyexceeded.
TRINITY EXAM INSPOKEN ENGLISH
This is optional and offered at extracost (£80). This oral exam has 12 levels(NB it is not suitable for very younglearners at advanced levelse.g. C1/2). Your class teacherwill decide which level youwill take. Exams take placesubject to sufficient demand.
We recommend you take thisexam to gain an internation-ally recognised certificate. Itwill also give real focus toyour English studies.
Preparation classes areprovided for one weekbefore the exam in theplace of English Skills classes. Each yearour students achieve excellent results.
ENGLISH WORKSHOPS
These “English in Action” sessionsencourage students to learn anddevelop through doing. You’ll learnnew vocabulary and workcollaboratively in pairs or small groups.Every week you choose a differentworkshop eg All Things British, ForensicScience, Junior Chef, Recycled Art,Newsletter, Computer Magic, UnitedNations and Discovery TV.
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Our programmes are intensive and designed to maximise the opportunities toimprove your English and increase your confidence in understanding and using
English. Classes are fun, active and creative - and activities help you developyour fluency. What better way to learn than amongst English friends?
Levels:Our level guide on each centrepage will help you choose themost appropriate course.
The Radley campus is outstanding and close to Oxford.
RESIDENTIAL
Levels: elementary to proficiency
22.5hours
TEEN PROGRAMME• A separate programme for Teens, including stimulating
classes for advanced level students
• NEW - our range of academically challenging workshops(eg time capsule, code breaking)
• Afternoon activities include traditional sports (eg football,tennis, basketball), arts and crafts as well as fitness,dance/aerobics, fencing, and racquet sports (includingReal Tennis, squash, fives)
• Weekly special events for 17’s.
JUNIOR PROGRAMME• A separate programme for Juniors, with close supervision
as appropriate for this age group
• NEW - classes for advanced level students
• English Workshops include Junior Chef, Superworld 2050,Megablogger, Slam Poetry
• Exciting activities (‘quidditch’, English Fete, circus skills,treasure hunt).
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
A course for the younger age group on themagnificent Radley campus.
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Levels: elementary to proficiency
22.5hours
A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
TEACHING PROGRAMME• Teens and Juniors are taught separately
• 30 lessons of average 45 minutes (22.5 hours per week)including English Skills and English Workshops
• The Trinity Exam in Spoken English offered (weeks 2, 3, 4and 5). It is optional, but highly recommended.
ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• Varied afternoon and evening
programme seven days a week
• Separate programme for Teens andJuniors. There will be some jointactivities so that brothers/sistersand friends can meet
• 1 full day and 1 half day excursionper week e.g. Theme Park, London(London Eye, Westminster, museums,a West End musical), Birmingham(Cadbury’s World), Oxford (Collegetour, museums), Bath, Harry PotterExperience (subject to availability)
• Special Sports Options - Horse-ridingand Tennis (at extra cost).
RADLEY COLLEGE (Teens and Juniors)
RADLEY COLLEGERadley College, one of Britain’s leading independentschools, was founded in 1847. It is situated in Radleyvillage, 8 km south of Oxford, 3 km north of Abingdonand just over an hour by road or rail from London. The nearest airport is London Heathrow.
The campus, set in 325 hectares ofparkland, is welcoming andcompletely self-contained. Thefacilities for study and recreationare absolutely first-rate. Sportingfacilities include football, rugbyand cricket pitches, athletics track,16 tennis courts (hard and astroturf),a Real Tennis court, squash courts,indoor swimming/ diving pool andsports hall. There is also the SilkHall, a new drama theatre, a DVD‘cinema’ and large IT suites.
Typical daily time-table
08.00 Breakfast08.40 Morning meeting09.10 English skills10.40 Break11.10 English skills12.40 Lunch with English
Student Hosts14.00 English Workshops16.00 Sports or multi-activity17.45 Chill out18.20 Dinner with English
Student Hosts19.30 Evening programme22.00 Back to houses
Teens (14-17 years)
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“”“Looking forward to welcoming you in 2015!”Gary, Centre Manager
Radley14 - 17 years
Radley11 - 14 years
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TEENS JUNIORS
RADLEY COLLEGE (Teens and Juniors)
ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Teens and Juniors are accommodated separately
• Radley has both new and historic boardinghouses with single study bedrooms withwashbasins. Some single cubicles (partitioneddormitories) with washbasins are also available
• Common rooms with e.g. TV, DVD, pool, table tennis
• Close supervision by our resident staff
• Full board. WiFi available.
Typical daily time-table
07.50 Breakfast08.30 Morning meeting09.00 English skills10.30 Break10.50 English skills12.20 Lunch with English
Student Hosts14.00 Sports and multi-activity16.00 English Workshops18.00 Dinner with English
Student Hosts18.30 Supervised recreation19.30 Evening programme21.30 Back to houses
Juniors (11-14 years)
Free airport transfers from Heathrow
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Thames riverboat trip
Make English Friends
PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English allday with our English Student Hosts!
Woldingham School is situated in a beautiful, secluded valleyof 320 hectares in Surrey, near Oxted. It is only 25 km fromLondon and close to the M25 motorway. Gatwick is under 30minutes away and Heathrow 45 minutes away. Direct trainsfrom London Victoria to Woldingham station take 30 minutes.
Woldingham has extensive, magnificent grounds.Accommodation is of a high standard. Meals are taken inMarden House where classes are also held.
There is a modern arts centre, a state-of-the-art auditorium/DVD cinema for evening entertainment and IT suites. Indoorsports take place in the modern sports centre. There is anindoor swimming pool, an adventure playground, tenniscourts, astroturf and grass pitches for football and other sports.
TEACHING & ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• 30 lessons of average 45 minutes (22.5 hours per week)
including English Skills and English Workshops (e.g.Discovery TV, Book writing, IT/Magazine, Photo Stories,Music and Song, Shadow Puppets, Cooking, Comics, 3-Ddesign)
• The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered (weeks 2 & 4). It is optional, but highly recommended
• Varied afternoon and evening programme seven days a week
• Circus skills workshop
• 1 full day excursion and 1 half day excursion per week e.g.Legoland, London (London Eye, Westminster, museums, aWest End musical/Harry Potter Experience - subject toavailability), Hampton Court, Bird World , Leeds Castle
• Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost).
Marymount International School is located on a privateestate just 18km from central London (12km fromKensington). The campus is ideal for young children. It issafe, compact and has many outstanding facilities, all set inbeautiful landscaped lawns and gardens. Heathrow airportis 40 minutes away.
Nearby is the town of Kingston-upon-Thames, on the banksof the River Thames. Hampton Court Palace and RichmondPark, London’s largest royal park, are close by.
Classrooms are modern and well-equipped. There are alsogood IT facilities.
The modern, multi-purpose sports hall caters for a widevariety of indoor sports including basketball, volleyball andbadminton. Outdoors, there is 5-a-side football, tennis andsoftball. There is an art studio as well as a spacious, modernauditorium for staging a wide range of entertainments,including karaoke and talent shows.
ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Staff/student ratio 1:4 ensuring a high level of care and
very close supervision
• Small, attractively-furnished and extremely well-keptbedrooms (1-4 beds) of a very high standard
• Common room with TV/DVD
• Full board.
ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Attractive, spacious, newly refurbished 2-4 bedded rooms
in Marden House
• Staff/student ratio 1:4 ensuring a high degree of care andclose supervision
• Common rooms with TV/DVD and table football
• Full board.
Marymount is a small, safe centre, close toLondon. Ideal for young learners, many of whom
may be away from home for the first time.
Woldingham is a very safe centre set inextensive grounds - ideal for those who may be
away from home for the first time.
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Woldingham9 - 12 years 22.5
hours20
hours
TEACHING PROGRAMME• 26 lessons of average 45 minutes (20 hours per week)
including English Skills and English Workshops (e.g.Breakfast TV, Music and Song, Mask Making, Cooking,Shadow Puppets, Photo Stories, All Things British,Computer Magic)
• The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered (weeks 2 and 4). It is optional, but highly recommended.
ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• Varied afternoon / evening programme 7 days a week
• Circus skills workshop
• 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week e.g. Legoland,London (London Eye, Westminster, museums, a West Endmusical/Harry Potter Experience - subject to availability),Brighton, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court
• Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost)
• Day students join the morning and afternoon programme from Monday to Friday.
Levels: beginner to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 Levels: beginner to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
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Marymount8 - 13 years
Free airport transfers from Heathrow and Gatwick
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Free airport transfers from Heathrow
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Excursion to Windsor Castle
Excursion to Bird World
Visiting parents
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English Workshop
PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English all day with our English Student Hosts!
Make English Friends
PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English all day with our English Student Hosts!
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ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• Challenging activities related to team-building
and leadership skills, designed to developconfidence, decision making and communication skills
• Varied afternoon and evening programme seven days a week
• 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week e.g.Theme Park, Birmingham (Cadbury’s World/ScienceMuseum), Chester, Iron Gorge/Blists Hill,Liverpool/London sightseeing, a musical.
SHREWSBURY SCHOOL (both courses)
SHREWSBURY SCHOOLShrewsbury is renowned as a traditional independentschool. It was founded in 1552 and has Charles Darwinamongst its famous ‘old boys’. It is situated across theRiver Severn from the thriving market town ofShrewsbury. Manchester and Birmingham airports areapproximately 1.5 hours by road; London Heathrowapproximately 3-4 hours.
It has an exceedingly fine campus with both historic andmodern buildings. Many of the facilities for study andrecreation are top-rate and include large IT suites, atheatre, assembly hall and DVD ‘cinema’. The School’sextensive sporting facilities include football pitches,astroturf, tennis and squash courts, indoor sports hall anda new 25m 6-lane indoor swimming pool.
PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise Englishall day with our English Student Hosts!
Shrewsbury has a magnificent campus withtop rate facilities for study, recreation and sports.
An intensive programme for those who arepassionate about sports or dance -
taught in English.
RESIDENTIAL
21hours
ENGLISH + MULTI-ACTIVITY TEACHINGPROGRAMME• 28 lessons of average 45 minutes (21 hours per week)
including English Skills and English Workshops (e.g.Discovery TV, IT/Magazine, Photo Stories, United Nations,Shadow Puppets, Film Making, Hat Design)
• The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered (weeks 2and 4). It is optional, but highly recommended.
Levels: beginner to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
TEACHING & ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• 15 hours of intensive sports coaching/dance on five
mornings each week. You may choose a different optioneach week or continue the same one for a maximum of 2 weeks
• 15 hours of English lessons (English Skills and EnglishWorkshops) per week. These take place in the afternoons
• Maximum class size: 12 international students.
15hours +
15 hourssports
Shrewsbury School aerial view
Football (all levels – boys only) – on site.Programme designed by Premier League, UEFAqualified coach. Training is adapted fordifferent levels and includes fitness, individualskills, drills and tactics. Regular matches againstlocal English teams are arranged. Elite players may get theopportunity to trial with a Premier League team.
Tennis (all levels) – on site. Our coacheswork with small groups at different levels onall aspects of the game - tactical, technical(with the opportunity for video analysis),physical and mental. Tournament day at the end of each week.
Golf (all levels) – off site. Thisprogramme is run at the nearbyShrewsbury Golf Course. Instruction isgiven by professionals on the covereddriving range, the pitching/putting greens and on the 3, 9and 18-hole golf courses. All aspects of the game arecovered.
Dance (all levels) – on site. This exciting course, led by fully
trained dance professionals,includes musical theatre, salsa, hip hop,jazz and contemporary routines. Different
genres are introduced each day, leading to acostumed performance at the end of each week.
Horse-riding (all levels) – off site. The excellent Equestrian Centre offers a
challenging programme to riders of allabilities. All aspects of horse management are
covered. Manège work is designed to help you gainconfidence in handling your horse in a variety of situations
eg hacking, jumping, dressage and cross-country.
Adventure Sports (all levels) - on and offsite. Activities include quad-biking, mountainboarding, Segway riding, abseiling and highropes, canoeing, archery and target shooting. Once a weekwe offer e.g team-building challenges, tag rugby, hockey. Each morning you try different activities.
SPORTS/DANCE ACADEMYEach week you choose one of the following options. All aredesigned to help you improve your skills, confidence, personalfitness, stamina and performance level.
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English levels: beginner to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Shrewsbury11 - 16 years
Shrewsbury11 - 16 years
Typical daily time-table
08.00 Breakfast08.45 Prepare for sports09.00 Sports/dance coaching12.00 End of session12.30 Lunch with English Student
Hosts14.00 English Skills15.30 Break15.50 English Skills or Workshops17.20 Chill out18.15 Dinner19.30 Evening entertainment21.30 Back to houses
ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Shrewsbury has both traditional and modern boarding
houses with single, twin and multi-bedded rooms (3-5 beds)
• Some rooms have ensuite facilities
• Common rooms with e.g. TV, DVD, pool, table tennis
• Close supervision by our resident staff
• Full board. WiFi available.
Free airport transfers from Heathrow, Birmingham and ManchesterQ
SHREWSBURY SCHOOL (both courses)
For more details: www.discoverysummer.co.uk/sportsacademy
Hand painting
Make English Friends
ENGLISH + MULTI-ACTIVITY TEACHINGPROGRAMME• 30 lessons of average 45 minutes (22.5 hours per week)
including English Skills and English Workshops (e.g.Breakfast TV, Newsletter, Photo Stories, Mask-Making,Film Academy, Recycled Music)
• The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered (weeks 2 and 4). It is optional, but highly recommended.
This intensive programme prepares students for study in a UKboarding school. It is also suitable for those attending
international schools overseas looking to improve their studyskills and experience project work and collaborative learning.
PRE-BOARDING PROGRAMME
• This programme is designed for students of upperintermediate level of English and above
• Focus on independent learning, project work andcollaborative study
• Classes in Maths, Science, Geography, History, Study Skillsand IT - plus English Skills classes
• 33 lessons of average 45 minutes (25 hours per week)
• Study visits/weekly projects to eg Rockingham Castle, aSpace Centre, a Falconry and an Environmental Centre
• Maximum class size: 14 international students
• Pre-course testing for those unsure of their level
• During the course your progress is closely monitored. Atthe end, you will be given a full end-of-course report
• We recommend a minimum 4-week stay to gain maximumbenefit
• Week 5: study programme may include additional focus onintensive English, subject to demand
• Our resident English Student Hosts, many of whom attendBritish boarding schools themselves, will join your classes.
Uppingham School aerial view
Science project
New science building Maths in action
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25hours
Uppingham is a small, safe, typically Englishmarket town in Rutland, England’s smallest
county, in the middle of England.
RESIDENTIAL
22.5hours
ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• Varied afternoon and evening programme seven days a week
• 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week e.g.ThemePark, London (London Eye, Westminster, museums/a WestEnd musical), Nottingham, Rutland Water (kayaking),Cambridge (College tour, punting)
• Opportunities for Uppingham town visits
• Special Sports Options -Horse-riding, Tennis, ,Watersports e.g. sailing/windsurfing (at extra cost).
UPPINGHAM SCHOOL (both courses)
UPPINGHAM SCHOOL (both courses)
UPPINGHAM SCHOOLUppingham School, one of Britain’s leading co-educationalschools, was founded in 1584.
Many of the attractive buildings in the town are builtfrom local ironstone. It is 160km north of London and justover two hours by road. Birmingham is 1.5 hours by roadand Cambridge, Peterborough and Leicester can bereached in one hour. Just 15 minutes away is RutlandWater, Europe’s largest man-made lake, where studentscan try canoeing and other water sports.
Classes are held in the The Modern Languages centre. Wealso use the school’s IT suites, theatre, drama studio, newscience lecture theatre and the Leonardo art centre.
The school has both new and historic buildings. A state-of-the-art Sports Centre has recently opened. Thiscomprises a large indoor sports hall, a 25m 6-laneswimming pool, a gymnasium, squash courts and twodance studios. The outdoor sports facilities are extensive and include 12 tennis courts, football andcricket pitches.
PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English all day with our English Student Hosts!
ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Uppingham offers both traditional and modern accommo-
dation. Boys and girls are normally accommodated inseparate houses where they eat their meals
• 1-6 bedded rooms (some singles have ensuite facilities)
• Common rooms with e.g. TV/DVD, table tennis, pool table.
08.00 Breakfast09.00 Meeting09.15 Maths Class10.45 Break11.15 English Class13.00 Lunch with English Student
Hosts14.00 Geography Class16.00 Multi-Activity17.00 Uppingham visit /chill out18.15 Dinner19.30 Evening activities21.30 Back to houses
Pre-Boarding (Academic English)
Free airport transfers from Heathrow and Birmingham
Q “”“Going to a UK boarding school is amassive step for students and their parents.It is perhaps one of the biggest decisionsthey will make. We give students and theirfamilies a ‘taster’ of boarding school life.”
Peter Harris, Head of Pre-Boarding
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ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Spacious, ‘basic’ bedrooms with 1-8 beds and shared
bathrooms. As Winchester is an historic, traditional boys’school, do not expect 5-star hotel accommodation!
• This course is run as a junior programme with closesupervision by resident staff
• Full board accommodation. Meals are taken in the historic 14th century College Hall.
Why choose this programme?• A unique programme for dynamic young adults with a high
level of English who want to learn interesting new subjectsand skills
• You’ll develop life skills vital for your future studies andcareer choices: leadership skills, critical thinking,presentation skills, time management, when to useformal/informal language and many more...
• Exciting weekly ‘Academic Specials’ (3 hours per week)include study visits, workshops and masterclasses. These helpyou consolidate what you’ve learned in class and extend yourknowledge of British history and culture
• Historic Winchester City/college campus is used as a naturalextension of the classroom.
WINCHESTER AND THE COLLEGEWinchester College is one of England’s most famous, historicindependent schools, founded in the 14th century. It laterbecame the model for Eton and King’s College Cambridge inthe 15th century. The College has an excellent academic recordand is regarded as one of the leading schools in Britain.
Winchester is 100 km south west of London andapproximately 1.5 hours by road to London Heathrow andGatwick. Situated in the heart of Winchester, the Collegeoffers a tranquil location within historic, secluded grounds.Winchester Cathedral is a short walk away.
On site facilities include a fully equipped sports centre with a 25m 6-lane swimming pool, sports hall, playing fields,cricket pitches and tennis courts. There is also a theatre andlarge IT suites.
ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• An innovative range of afternoon and evening activities
(eg crime and law club, charity fundraising, Oxbridgetraditions) are engaging and different. They encouragestudents to explore British culture, learn new skills anddevelop confidence. Lively evening entertainment includestalent shows, Sherlock Holmes murder mystery, weekly discos
• 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week eg London(London Eye, Westminster, museums, a West End musical/Globe Theatre, Alternative London – Brick Lane, TateModern, Orbit), Oxford (College tour, punting), Portsmouth Dockyard
• A range of sports offered on most afternoons
• Responsible students may go out in small groups to exploreand enjoy Winchester on some afternoons each week.
TEACHING PROGRAMME• Whatever subjects you choose, our innovative teaching
ensures you improve your English through collaboration,discussion and debate
• Majors (13.5 hours per week) and Minors (6 hours per week)are taught by enthusiastic, specialist teachers. You chooseone Major and one Minor each week. Majors may be pre-booked, Minors are chosen each week at the centre
• Maximum class size is 16 (average 12). You’ll be working inmulti-national groups with English teenagers (Englishstudent hosts)
• Entry/Exit test (based on IELTS speaking Exam) – find outwhich areas you need to work on!
• Advanced Exam Skills Major prepares students planning tosit high level exams eg (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge exams).English Language Workshop Minor concentrates on coreskills (eg grammar)
• Weekly learner reviews help you and your teachers trackyour progress
• At the end of each week your class will present yourMajor/Minor in front of students, staff and visitors –invaluable practice for developing your confidence andpresentation skills!
PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English all day with our English Student Hosts!
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ACCOMMODATIONMost junior students live with their family in London whoaccompany them to and from the school. For families visitingLondon we’ll be pleased to send you suggestions regardinghotels and apartments.
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NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES Monday - Friday
London
Individual Tuition
One-to-one classes are available, subject to availability, foradults, teenagers and children.Minimum one hour, maximum three hours per day.
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COLLINGHAM - KensingtonClasses are held in one building in Kensington so thatparents, teenagers and children can share and enjoy alanguage learning experience together. Many familiescome back year after year.
The College is an impressive building on six floors, 5minutes’ walk from Gloucester Road and Earl’s CourtUnderground Stations. It is in a safe, residential area.
Adults, teenagers and children have separate classeseither from 09.00 – 12.30h or from 13.30 – 17.00h,Monday to Friday. It is not possible to study bothmornings and afternoons.
Parents who are not studying with us will accompanytheir children to the college and collect them after class.
Adult courses
• A needs analysis is carried out before the course
• Classes are small (maximum 9 students) and cover all skills,with emphasis on spoken communication
• Focus on real world day-to-day topics. Classes are lively and fun
• An end-of course report, Discovery Summer Certificate andclass photo are presented when you leave.
Junior courses (Collingham and Queen’s Gate)
• Small classes (Collingham max 12, Queen’s Gate max 14) led by teachers experienced withyoung learners
• Task/project based learning. Allskills are covered
• Each week the class will choose aproject (e.g. The very hungrycaterpillar, our precious planetearth, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre)
• Weekly study visit with yourteacher, walking to one of thelocal museums (Science, NaturalHistory, V&A) to see an exhibitrelated to your project
• Projects are presented infront of parents and otherstudents on Fridays
• Homework set each day soyou can share whatyou’re learning with yourfamily
• An end-of course report,Discovery SummerCertificate and classphoto are presentedwhen you leave.
QUEEN’S GATE - KensingtonBaden Powell House is situated on the corner ofQueen’s Gate and Cromwell Road, 5 minutes’ walk fromGloucester Road and South Kensington UndergroundStations. It is immediately adjacent to the NaturalHistory Museum. The air-conditioned building hasspacious classrooms and a safe, outdoor roof terrace forbreak-times and afternoon activities.
Students arrive 09.00h and are collected at 17.00h.
A tasty, fresh lunch (eg baguettes, fruit, cereal bar/brownie,drink) is included in the fees.
Afternoon activities, led in English, include arts and crafts,music and song, drama, games, trips to the nearby park-as appropriate to the age group.
MARYMOUNT - Kensington pick up/drop offThis programme takes place at Marymount InternationalSchool in Kingston-upon-Thames. It is ideal for thosechildren who are ready to gain a little more independence.They live with their families in London and take fulladvantage of the excellent facilities of our residentialcentre.
A private coach, accompanied by our staff, collectschildren from a pick up/drop off point near GloucesterRoad Underground Station promptly at 08.30h andreturns by 18.00h, Monday to Friday. The school is 12kmfrom Kensington and the journey takes just over 30minutes.
Day students are integrated with the residential studentsfor all classes and workshops (maximum 12 students),lunch, afternoon activities and the half day excursion onWednesday afternoons. They do not join any activities inthe evenings or on Saturdays and Sundays.
Some children start on the day course, and then join theresidential programme for their last week/s.
For details of the campus and teaching programme, pleasesee page 11
PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English with our English Student Hosts!
LONDON - QUEEN’S GATE Ful l day
Collingham
Afternoon drama Queen’s Gate
Baden Powell House, Queen’s Gate
Study visit to the Natural History Museum
End of week presentations
FAMILY LONDON Half day
15hours
Adults : 18+ years Leve l s : e lementary to advanced
Juniors : 5-17 yearsLeve l s : beg inner to advanced
Juniors : 8 -13 years - Leve l s : beg inner to advanced
Juniors : 7-13yearsLeve l s : e lementary to advanced
15hours
+ activities
LONDON - MARYMOUNT Ful l day
20hours
+ activities
NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES Monday - Friday
London
FULL DAY
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N.B. Students aged 5-6 years are only accepted if their parent/guardian is studying with usor stays at the school until their child is settled. Thisage group does not visit the museums.
