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LEARN
ENGLISH IN LONDON - LANGUAGE COURSE
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 London, England, UK
Average
Age: 25 / Minimum Age: 16 years (adults)
/ 18 years (business) / 14 years (adolescents) / 10 years (juniors) |
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The City of London,
world-famous
city offering the very best in culture, shops, restaurants,
entertainment and nightlife,
also known as the "square mile", is predominantly the
financial centre, and geographically a very small area.
Although bustling during the working week, the City of London
is usually much calmer on the weekends. The London that most
tourists see is the West End with all its theatres, shops and
restaurants. In contrast, the East End has played host to
successive waves of immigrants for centuries and contains some
of the UK's more deprived areas. The Isle of Dogs is however
witnessing unprecedented commercial change and many
restaurants, music and comedy clubs are injecting a more
varied atmosphere. The tourist sites
in the West End are mainly in South Kensington or the City of
Westminster. The East End is centred on the Borough of Tower
Hamlets.
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School |
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The partner school in London is situated in Beckenham, an elegant
and green suburb of south-east London only 20 minutes
by train from central London. Beckenham combines easy access
to the city centre with the tranquillity and "village"
atmosphere of the suburbs. Welcoming school with a large and
attractive garden. In addition to compact / intensive / exam
and university access courses for adults, the school in London
offers the unique Europrogramme (learn 2 languages in 2
countries). Very good facilities: coffee shop, garden,
multimedia study centre, leisure centre and library opposite
school. The majority of host families are only 15 - 25
minutes’ walk from school. Free access to e-mail and
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London school (garden) |
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Courses |
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Courses - general information
- Arrival day: Sunday before the course
starts
- Departure day: Saturday, after the end of the course
- All lessons are 45 minutes.
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Maximum
14
Students
per class
(average 10-12)
- Orientation / testing usually takes place on Monday
(or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday).
- Lessons begin after testing or the following day.
- Course certificate for students who successfully complete
90% of the course.
- Orientation and welcome pack (including map).
- Access to multimedia study centre
(computers, videos,listening facilities and virtual language
laboratory).
- Free access to e-mail and access to internet.
- Weekly progress test and optional
exit test.
- Regular lecture or seminar on a subject
of cultural, historical or linguistic interest.
- Regular individual tutorials are included for long-term
students. Tutorials take place every 4 - 6 weeks in normal lesson time.
Learning
materials: You can borrow these during your stay at
the school
or
buy the course books if you would like to keep
these after
your language program.
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Courses
for Adults
1. STANDARD COURSE (20 lessons per week) (2
- 11 weeks) (Code LCC)
Standard course for adults. 20 lessons per week covering
all areas of general English including: grammar,
reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking and
listening.
- Tuition: 20 lessons per week,
covering all areas of general English
- Orientation and welcome pack (including map)
- Testing usually takes place on Monday
- Weekly progress test and optional
exit test
- Course certificate for students who successfully complete
90% of the course.
- Regular individual tutorials
- Access to multimedia study centre
(computers, videos, listening facilities and virtual language
laboratory).
- Free access to e-mail and access to internet.
- Optional: Sports and activity program
Course structure
In the mornings: 20 lessons per week arranged in 2 sections:
- 12 lessons per week – General English: Coursebook-based
lessons
Students follow a modern and stimulating course book covering
all areas of general English.
Coursebook-based lessons combine the introduction of new
grammar, vocabulary and syntax with an in-depth review
of existing grammar and vocabulary.
- 8 lessons per week – General English: Use of English
– practise and improve your English!
Students concentrate on using and improving their language
skills through extensive reading, writing, speaking and
listening practice. These lessons often include the use
of video, television, audio, role-play and authentic texts.
In the afternoons:
Free time for private studies, leisure
activities, recreation or work!!
Standard Course: Important
details at one glance:
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Tuition: 20 lessons per week
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Year around
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Minimum 2 weeks
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Elemtary -
Advanced (Beginners can not attend this course)
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Maximum class size - 14
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Minimum age 16 (average
21-28)
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Private studies / home work
approx. 5 hours per week
IMPORTANT: In the summer months July/August a minimum of 6 weeks
duration is required
for the LCC. For shorter stays you can alternatively choose
the LSV (20 lessons / from 2 weeks on).
2. INTENSIVE COURSE
(28
lessons per week, 2-11 weeks) (code LGI)
Full-time intensive course for adults. 28 lessons per week
combining general English and special interest modules
including exam preparation. Ideal for motivated students
requiring rapid progress.
- Tuition: 28 lessons per week
- Orientation and welcome pack (including map)
- Testing usually takes place on Monday
- Weekly progress test and optional
exit test
- Course certificate for students who successfully complete
90% of the course.
- Regular individual tutorials
- Access to multimedia study centre
(computers, videos,listening facilities and virtual language
laboratory).
- Free access to e-mail and access to internet.
- Optional: Sports and activity program
- Free
consultation for all students of the trimester intensive
course and the academic year intensive course
28 lessons per week arranged in 2 sections:
- 20 lessons: general English - grammar, vocabulary,
reading, writing, speaking, listening.
- 8 lessons: general English for beginner to pre-intermediate
students, special interest modules for
intermediate to advanced students:
You can choose
between several modules:
Content: 8 lessons
per week, concentrated on listening, speaking, pronunciation
and vocabulary. Intermediate and advanced students can
attend the following spezialised courses: we offer usualy
3-4 specialisations such as conversation, Business English,
vocabulary and pronunciation, exam preparation (IELS /
Cambridge) and academic study techniques.
If
you are attending at least a 4-week course, we offer you two
spezialised courses with guaranteed modules. With this
option you can make sure to attend the modules of your
choice.
- Intensive
Course + IELTS exam preparation (Code LPI)
- Intensive
Course + Business (Code LPB)
The programs are
starting every Monday, from 8 January to 26 November. An
intermediate level is required for participation in the
above courses.
For the TOEFL
exam preparation course we recommend you to study on the Cambridge Exam
Preparation Course in London or the IELTS / Cambridge exam
preparation module of the Intensive Course LGI with the
additional TOEFL spezialised exercises in the self-access
center. For a complete TOEFL-preparation we recommend the
LGI intensive course plus 5-10 additional private lessons
LIL during the last 2 weeks of course. We do not offer
any TOEFL-exams at this school.
Important NOTE
for SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSE: During the high season (end of
June - end of August) variances can occure in the module
options, thus not all the spezialised courses are
offered at any time. Please enquire
in advance if you wish to study on a specific module.
Intensive Course: Important
details at one glance:
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Tuition:
28 lessons per week
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Year around
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Minimum 2 weeks
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Course starts: Every Monday (except for holidays, on
Tuedays)
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Absolute beginners have to start on the first Monday
of a month
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Beginners -
advanced
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Maximum class size - 14
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Minimum age
16
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Private studies / home work
approx. 5 hours per week
SPECIAL NOTE:
Beginners for the Intensive or Summer Intensive
Course who arrive on a non-starting date for beginners will automatically
participate in the Summer Vacation Course LSV or the Summer Vacation
Course ESTRA LVE. They can also take private lessons at their own
expence.
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TRIMESTER SEMI-INTENSIVE
(Standard) COURSE (20 lessons per week)
(12 - 23 weeks) (Code LCT) or
ACADEMIC
YEAR SEMI-INTENSIVE (Standard) COURSE
(20 lessons per week) (24 - 52 weeks)
(Code LCY)
AVAILABLE ALL YEAR - SAVE BY STUDYING LONGER
Semi-intensive course for adults. 20 lessons per week covering
all areas of general English including: grammar,
reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking and
listening.
- Trimester Semi-Intensive: 12 -
23 weeks, save up to 10% of the course price!
- Academic Year Semi-Intensive:
24 - 52 weeks, save up to 15%!
- Available all year
- Weekly start dates
- Minimum age - 16
- Maximum class size - 14
- Structure and content of the course
relate to the Standard Course (Code LCC)
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TRIMESTER INTENSIVE
COURSE (28 lessons per week) (12
- 23 weeks) (Code LGT) or
ACADEMIC
YEAR INTENSIVE COURSE (28
lessons per week) (24 - 52 weeks) (Code
LGY)
AVAILABLE ALL YEAR - SAVE BY STUDYING LONGER
Full-time intensive course for adults. 28 lessons per week
combining general English and special interest modules including
exam preparation. Ideal for motivated students requiring
rapid progress.
- Trimester Semi-Intensive: 12 -
23 weeks, save up to 10% of the course price!
- Academic Year Semi-Intensive:
24 - 52 weeks, save up to 15%!
- Available all year
- Weekly start dates
- Minimum age - 16
- Maximum class size - 14
- Structure and content of the course
relates to the Intensive Course (Code LGI)
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3.
CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION COURSE
(28 lessons per
week) (code LFC) (9 oder 12 Wochen)
The Cambridge First Certificate (FCE is probably the most famous of all the
Cambridge EFL examinations and is recognised in commerce, industry and
educational institutions world-wide as proof of an upper-intermediate level of
English. Kings School London is a Cambridge Exam Centre.
This course offers specialist preparation for the First Certificate Exam and
is taught by a team of expert and experienced teachers.
The syllabus has been specially designed to maximise your chances of exam
success and covers all 4 papers of the Firs Certificate Exam. Particular
attention is given to developing the writing and "use of English" skills
required for the exam. The course also focuses on the grammar and vocabulary
areas which are essential for exam success.
The course includes tuition in exam techniques, self-correcting techniques,
regular progress tests and at least one complete practice examination. You will
be given regular homework and self-study assignments to complete.
This course is recommended for motivated students who are prepared to work
hard in order to achieve the best possible exam result.
Price includes
- 28 lessons per week (21 hours)
- Placement test on arrival, weekly
progress tests and regular homework
- Study File, teaching amterials
and coursbook
- Use of self-access study facilities
- Free email and internet
- Regular social activities
- End-of course certificate
The exam fee is not
encluded in the course price.
Starting dates
for Cambridge First Certificate: 7 January (9 weeks), 7
April (9 weeks), 15 September (12 weeks) and 6 October (9
weeks) (exams in March, June and December)
Note:
As the exam takes place the week following the end of the
course, students should book an extra week of accommodation.
For students who
want to do the IELTS-Exam Preparation Course we
recommend the IELTS Exam Preparation Course in Oxford
or the IELTS / Cambridge Exam Preparation Module of the
Intensive Course LGI in London.
For the TOEFL
Exam Preparation Course we give advice to attend the
above mentioned Cambridge Exam Preparation Course or the
IELTS / Cambridge Exam Preparation Module of the
Intensive Course. LGI with additional specific TOEFL
exercises in the self-access centre. For a complete TOEFL
Exam Preparation Course we recommend the LGI Intensive Course
plus 5-10 additional private lessons LIL during the last 2
weeks of your course. We do not offer any TOEFL exams at the
school.
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4. ONE-TO-ONE COURSE
(min. 20 lessons per week) (code LIL) A tailor-made course to suit the
individual requirements of the student. One-to-one tuition provides
a very intensive form of study. The student determines not only the
content (e.g. tourism, banking, insurance) but also the quantity and
pace (intensity) of their English lessons.
So whether you are a "fast learner" who needs to develop his
language skills as quickly as possible or you want to study at a
slower pace - this course is perfect for you as we design it to
your wishes.
As this is a very individual course,
there are options to choose from:
- Complete "one-to-one"-course"
(min. of 20 lessons per week)
- As an addition (min. 5 lessons per week) to the
- Compact Course
- Intensive Course
We do recommend combining the one-to-one
lessons with a group course as this will help students to interact
with other students.
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Courses
for Young Professionals
5.
BUSINESS ENGLISH
DIPLOMA (32 lessons per
week, 4 weeks)
This course is
designed for young professionals at the start of their
business careers or for students attending a
business-related course at university. Students on this
course are generally aged 20 – 30 and are highly motivated.
The course is particularly suitable for young business
people who have at least an intermediate level of general
English but now wish to acquire the special skills needed
for using English in a business environment. Successful
students are awarded our Business English Diploma at the
end of the course. This course is also ideal preparation
for several internationally recognised Business English
Examinations including LCCI, Cambridge Business English
Exams, Oxford Business English Exams. All students are
encouraged to take at least one examination during their
course.
The price includes
Optional
extras
- Optional weekly Business lunch
available – minimum 4 students required
- Optional individual tuition or
2-to-1 tuition in the afternoon by request
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Course structure |
Section 1
English and Business
- 10 lessons per week |
Improving
grammar and extending vocabulary to develop better
accuracy and greater range when using English in
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Section 2
Business Issues
- 10 lessons per week |
Exploring a
range of topical business issues to improve fluency
and communicative competence. Issues might include
current affairs, technology, advertising and the
media. Structured discussions aimed at developing
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Section 3
Tasks in Business
- 6 lessons per week |
Focussing on
task-based learning activities including case studies,
role plays, simulations to create realistic business
situations to improve communication skills in Business
English. |
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Section 4
Social English
- 6 lessons per week |
Learning the
special language used in social situations including
telephone English. |
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Essential Information |
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Lessons / hours per week |
32 lessons (25.5 hours) |
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Starting
Dates 2008 |
March
10,
May 12, September
1, November
10 |
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Course duration |
4 weeks (3 weeks available by special arrangement) |
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Public holidays |
The school is closed on
public holidays. |
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Levels
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Levels
intermediate to advanced
Please note that the English level of students in a
class may very but all students share a common need to
improve their communicative skills in English for
business purposes. |
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Maximum
class size
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10 students (minimum class
size: 6 students) |
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Minimum age |
18 (average
age group 20-30) |
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Any student with very
particular or specialised needs, or needing totally
individual attention, should enrol for a One-to-One
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BUSINESS EXECUTIVE COURSES
in Bournemouth
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here
Courses
for
JUNIOR + Adolescents
6. SUMMER
VACATION COURSE (20 lessons and 1 excursion per
week, 2-11 weeks) (code LSV)
Great value
international summer course with lessons, excursions, sports
and actibities! The course combines English language lesons
with a programme of optional sports and activities and a
weekly excursion.
Price
includes
- 15
hours of lessons per week (equivalent to 20 lessons) in
international classes. Well-structured classroom lessons
are combined with speaking and listening exercises to give
students an opportunity to use English in a wide variety
of everyday situations including travelling, shopping,
living in an English home, going to a restaurant, talking
to friends, using public transport, going out in the
evening, etc.
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Optional sports and activity programme with at least one
free activity per day. There is also a selection of paid
activities.
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Weekly excursion - destinations may
include Bath, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Winchester, Winsdsor,
Oxford, Brighton , London, etc. All excursions include a
sightseeing tour on foot or by bus. Transportation
included -
entry fees to attractions are not included.
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Placement test, weekly progress tests and us of course book
- End-of-course
certificate
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Free email and internet
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Accommodation: Twin or single room in a host family with
half board (breakfast / dinner) incl.
Essential information
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Available from mid-June to the end of August
(every Monday from 16th June - 18th August / the course
ends on 29th August 2008)
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Duration 2-11 weeks
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Entry possible every week
- Minimum duration 2 weeks
- Minimum age 16 (students aged 14-15 are accepted at Kings
Bournemouth and London but only if they come as
part of a group and accompanied by a group leader).
- Maximum class size 16 students
- All
levels from beginner to advanced
Important notes
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Please note that students on this course are not
supervised when not in lessons.
- A
standard activity programme is included but these
activities are optional.
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Lessons operate on a shift system with a combination of
morning and afternoon sessions.
- The
free weekly excursions take place on Saturday. Students
are advised to arrive / depart on a Sunday so that they
do not miss an excursion.
Samples for free activities: volleyball, football, table-tennis,
basketball, sports day, art club, films, quiz karaoke, party
games, bingo, discos
Samples for paid activities: cinema, theatre, bowling,
skating, mini-excursions, cultural visits, barbecue
Note:
Please be aware that this
course does not include a complete supervision. Students are
treated as adults and are only supervised during the school
activities.
7. SUMMER VACATION
EXTRA COURSE
(20 lessons per week +
activities/excursions,
2-8 weeks)
(code LVE)
Ideal for students aged 14-18 !
This course is basically the same programme as the Summer Course
LSV but includes additional services and supervision for young
students. As a result all activities are obligatory and not optional as in the
LSV Course.
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20 lessons per week
(15 hours)
+ 1 weekly full day excursion
(always on Saturday), 1 weekly
half-day trip, full programme of sports and activities (one free activity per
day)
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Duration: Minimum 2 weeks (2-8 weeks)
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Starting dates: any Monday from 30 June 2008 - 11
August 2008
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Course end: 22 August 2008
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Minimum age: 14
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Minimum age - 14
(average 14-18)
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Maximum
class size 16 students
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Level:
Beginner - Advanced
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Lessons
operate on a shift system with a combination of morning
and afternoon sessions.
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Accommodation: Twin or single room in a host family with
full board (breakfast / dinner and lunch at the weekends
in the host family; Lunch from Monday to Friday in the
cafeteria of the school) incl.
Important notes:
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All activities are
obligatory and not optional, which guarantees an additional supervision of the
students beyond the tuition.
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The students are
NOT supervised on their way to the school and on their way back after the activity programme. Students aged 14-15 are not supervised on the way to the school and
back after their activity programme or the tuition.
14- and 15-year-old
students don´t get the key to the houses of their host families and must return to their homestays
by 10.30 PM
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Prices of
excursions do not include the entrance fee for tourist attraction. However
this Summer Vacation Extra Course has been created to maximize the amount of free activities
and excursions.
JUNIOR SUMMER
CAMP (Code
LFR/LFH)
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6 July to 27
July 2008
The perfect study holiday for students aged 10-15 with
an excellent variety of lessons, sports, activities and excursions.
 
This new Residential Summer Camp, which
takes place at Farringtons School, is situated in the pretty village of
Chislehurst (Bromley) on the border with rural Kent and the famous ‘Garden of
England’.
The area is beautiful with an abundance of
parks and a charming town centre just a few minutes walk from the school.
Chislehurst is approximately 15 km from central London and 45 km from Heathrow
Airport.
Our summer camp is based in an impressive
independent boarding school set in 25 acres of beautiful parkland.
The school has excellent facilities
including:
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Beautiful sunny gardens
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Sports fields and woods for activities
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4 tennis courts
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Outdoor heated swimming pool
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Large, modern sports hall
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Light and spacious dining room
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Modern well-furnished classrooms
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Email and Internet facilities
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Chapel
Accommodation in the school´s
residence (Code LFR)
The accommodation at our London summer camp is excellent. Rooms are large,
modern and clean. There is a
 full
laundry service and
rooms are cleaned daily. There is a mixture of smaller study bedrooms and larger
dormitories (with a maximum of 6 students per room).
The communal bathrooms are also of a good
standard with plenty of showers. There are a number of common rooms which the
students can use to watch films, chat to friends and generally relax. There will
be 24 hours supervision by qualified members of our staff.
Accommodation in selected host families (Code LFH)
Alternatively you can also choose to stay with one of our carefully selected
host families. Accommodation in a host families gives students the opportunity
to get to know the country´s culture whilst practising the language at the same
time. Students get a free transfer service from their host families to the
school in the morning and back in the afternoon.
 Plenty
of healthy food
There will be 3 meals served each day in the school dining hall. This will
include breakfast, lunch and dinner. There will also be ‘orange and biscuits’ at
supper time before bed. Packed lunches will be provided when students go on
trips. The school has a reputation for good food and
there will be plenty of choice and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables.
There will also be a school tuck-shop when students can buy snacks and drinks.
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stimulating Learning Programme
There will be 20 lessons (45 minutes each) per week. Lessons will take place in
the morning Monday to Friday. Students will study in small groups (maximum 16 in
a class) at appropriate levels. There is a balanced syllabus which includes
reading, writing, speaking and listening. Emphasis will be given to speaking
and listening and students will be expected to use their English in class to
complete group tasks, role-play activities and project work. The aim of our
learning programme is to encourage students to use their English as much as
possible in and out of the classroom. Our classroom activities are intended to
promote rapid learning – we hope the students will also have fun along the way
Care and Supervision
Our summer camp will be managed by a team of suitably qualified and experienced
staff. There will be 24-hour care and supervision on site to ensure all the
students are safe, secure and happy.
Summer Camp Prices include
- 24-hour supervision.
- Residential accommodation / Host family
- All meals
(breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snack)
- 20 English lessons per week in international classes
- Excellent activity programme
- Lots of excursions:
3 full-day excursions
3 half-day excursions
2 half-day shopping trips
- Return airport transfers from Heathrow Airport on set
entry dates
- School bank service
- Laundry
- Placement test, weekly progress tests and end-of-course
certificate
An excellent sports and
activities programme
There will be a wide range of different activities including:
Tennis, swimming, water-polo, table tennis, football, badminton, baseball,
cricket, team games, mini-olympics, archery, dance and many others. All
sports will be on site and properly supervised.
Activities will include treasure hunts, quiz nights, karaoke, bingo, art
and crafts, talent shows, blind-date, casino night, international evenings,
movie nights, drama workshops, parties and discos. Again all our
activities will be supervised by qualified staff.
Educational and enjoyable excursions
The 3-week programme includes:
All excursions will be by coach
and public transport will not be used. All full and half-day excursions
include a sightseeing tour, notes on the destination and pre-excursion
class-work to make sure that the students learn about the destinations
they are visiting.
DATE: SUNDAY 6
JULY
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SUNDAY 27
JULY 2008 |
Application Fee for all course
types: £50.00 (non-refundable)
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Starting Dates |
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Every Monday, except
if there is a public holiday (starting on Tuesday)
- Minimum Duration of 2 weeks for all
London Courses
Notes on entry dates:
- The following days are public holidays and the school is
closed: 21
/ 24 March, 5 / 26 Mai, 25 August 2008
- The school is closed for Christmas
vacation from the 20th of December
2008 to the 04th of
January 2009
Starting dates for Cambridge
Exam Preparation Course FCE:
07
January
2008 (9 weeks)
07 April
2008 (9 weeks)
15 September
2008 (12 weeks)
06 October 2008 (9 weeks)
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Activities
+ Excursions |
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The
school organisers an exciting programme of social activities
and escorted visits to Central London (for example "explore
Royal London", "explore Hidden London", "London
Markets" etc). We ensure that there is something new
to do every week!
Excursions
Excursions are not included in this course but the school
does organise a regular programme of escorted weekend excursions.
Excursions include a combination of sightseeing and free time
for shopping and exploring! Typical excursion destinations
are: Oxford, Salisbury and Stonehenge, Cambridge, Central
London tours, Brighton and Canterbury.
Examples of Free Activities
- London City Tour
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Film showing
- Drama Workshop
Examples of Paid Activities
- British Museum (Travelcard fee)
- Camden Market (Travelcard fee)
- Imperial War Museum (Travelcard fee)
- Tower of London (Travelcard fee)
- Westminster Walk (Travelcard fee)
- Madam Tussaud's (Travelcard fee and entry)
- Natural History Museum (Travelcard fee and entry)
- Greenwich Royal Observatory (Travelcard fee and entry)
Examples of Excursions
Price: £28 - £32 full-day excursions
- Bath
- Canterbury
- Richmond River Trip Court Stratford
- Biggin Hill Air Show Eton College Stonehenge Brighton
- Cambridge Oxford Windsor Hampton Court
- Leeds Castle Warwick Castle Blenheim Palace Salisbury
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Medical Insurance
EU students must bring a valid European Health Insurance
Card to qualify for free
medical treatment (charges for medicine apply). Medical insurance
for students of other nationalities is recommended (available on request).
Airport Transfer from: Heathrow
£
105 / Gatwick £
100 / City £
55 / Luton £ 140
/ Stansted £
140
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St. Pancras International (Eurostar Train
Station) £
42 one way
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the London school How to get
from the school to the Center:
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