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Join the Stafford House Family................. 4
WeCare.................................................... 6
Your Stafford House................................ 8
IN ENGLISH Summer Course Options........................10
Classic Plus Courses...............................12
What’s on the Menu...............................13
Red Stars Football School.......................14
O U R L O C AT I O N S
Welcome!
I am delighted to present our 2021 brochure which
gives details of all our summer and year round
Brighton.................................................16
courses for individuals and groups. This year Cambridge..............................................18
we are excited to reveal a new look and a name Canterbury............................................ 20
change! We are returning to our original name of
Chichester............................................. 22
Stafford House Study Holidays, which we think
best conveys the extensive and exciting range of Dover.................................................... 24
courses and locations we offer all year round! Edinburgh ............................................. 26
Ruth Fenton, Director Bloomsbury........................................... 28
London Academic Explorer.................... 30
Our name may be changing but everything you have come to expect and for which we have
Uxbridge............................................... 32
an excellent reputation - customer service, incredible locations and student satisfaction
- remain very much the same! We have been hard at work to make certain that we are Malvern................................................. 34
equipped to run our courses in a safe and secure environment once the pandemic subsides Oakham................................................ 36
and our WeCare pledge (page 6) details the measures we are taking to manage this.
Woodcote.............................................. 38
Our centres remain unchanged for 2021, but we have added Homestay options to York....................................................... 40
Bloomsbury and Toronto York University to give greater flexibility. For Individuals, we have Boston.................................................. 42
now included the registration fee for all centres, the transfer for all UK centres from London
Los Angeles........................................... 44
Airports, as well as the transfer for our Boston Centre from Boston Logan Airport in the
Yale....................................................... 46
price, so there has never been a better time to book!
Calgary.................................................. 48
We ran a very well received Virtual Summer Camp this year and we will continue running Seneca College...................................... 50
virtual courses for closed groups throughout the year. Once travel to study returns
Toronto.................................................. 52
to normal, this programme will offer an excellent opportunity for students to get an
introduction to learning with us from the comfort of home before enrolling on a face-to-face
course.
Tailored Groups All Year Round ............. 54
We can’t wait to welcome students to our centres once more and give them the Study
Holiday of their dreams!
Virtual Lessons..................................... 56
Year Round Courses............................... 58
Year Round Locations............................ 60
CSVPA................................................... 64
CATS Academic Courses........................ 66
Stafford House International................. 68
Over 65 Years of Experience.................. 69
01
M A LV E R N YORK
LOCK NESS MONSTER
EDINBURGH
The capital of Scotland is an
EDINBURGH anicent city with glorious Queen Ethelburga’s College is
CALGARY LOCH LOMOND views of the sea and hills Malvern St James is a leading one of the finest and best
and endless medieval private boarding school known private boarding
alleyways and Georgian located in the centre of the schools in the UK.
streets to explore. historic spa town of Malvern
GLASGOW in Worcestershire.
EDINBURGH CASTLE
TORONTO
TORONTO HARVARD
ZOO UNIVERSITY
BOSTON OAKHAM
NEW HAVEN
WHALE
WATCHING
YORK
GRAND CANYON Founded in 1584, Oakham
LOS ANGELES THE WHITE
HOUSE School is located within
MANCHESTER the town centre and has
established a reputation CAMBRIDGE
for academic and
sporting excellence. CATS College and CSVPA are
PEAK located in the heart of the
ADVENTURES
DISTRICT academic city of Cambridge,
OAKHAM near the world famous King’s
and Trinity Colleges.
M A LV E R N CAMBRIDGE
WARWICK
CASTLE
NEW HAVEN
ENGLISH
RIVER CAM
PUNTING
New Haven and Yale University
is a bustling and important
cultural centre, providing
in CHELTENHAM
WOODCOTE
LONDON
LOS ANGELES students with the ideal location CANTERBURY
for their study holiday. ROMAN BATHS
OXFORD DOVER
DOVER
CHICHESTER BRIGHTON Dover is a seaside town, with
the famous White Cliffs
making it well known across
the world.
Located at the famous
California State University,
the Channel Islands Campus BOSTON
is situated in Camarillo
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LANDS
in California.
ou c h oo se END
wil l y CHICHESTER
Where
CANTERBURY
TORONTO
Boston is known as the
Toronto offers the perfect education capital of the USA
CALGARY setting of big-city convenience with Harvard and MIT close by
WOODCOTE LONDON
combined with the safety and and over 250,000 students BRIGHTON
Calgary is safe, clean, modern comfort of a small culturally from all over the world. Chichester College is in a England's capital and cultural Canterbury is a safe, comfortable
A highly reputable boarding Stafford House School of English
and prosperous and is filled diverse town. traditional English cathedral city, centre- we offer courses at two and historic university city,
school with superb facilities Brighton is in a fantastic
with exceptionally friendly with only a 10 minute walk to the great locations: close to the beaches of the
set within a grand country fashionable location just ten
people who know just how to city centre and only 20 minutes south coast and within easy
estate, with easy transport •CATS College - Bloomsbury minutes walk from the city centre
make you feel welcome. to both the beach and the South reach of London.
links to London. •Brunel University - Uxbridge and 2 minutes from the beach.
Downs National Park.
WELCOM E
JOI N TH E TO TH E
STAFFORD PRI DE!
HOUSE FAM I LY
Here at Stafford House Study A FUN, HOLISTIC APPROACH C O M F O RTA B L E , S A F E DANCE INTO THE EVENING
Holidays we are all about the ENVIRONMENT We take our dancing very seriously at
Whether you choose a small town or big
student experience. Our staff city location you will be fully immersed in A comfortable and creative environment Stafford House Study Holidays and as
create an environment of happy an English-speaking environment, and be helps you achieve your potential, and we such host various discos throughout each
programme. Our disco evenings are a
and healthy experiences with a able to explore the things that you are most choose the best centres to host our summer
and year round programmes. We also take fun way for everyone to showcase their
dedication to delivering the safest passionate about. Our Junior programmes
provide daily English lessons as well as our food very seriously, ensuring all students moves on the dance floor and simply let
and most positive year round junior have 3 healthy meals a day, including a hot go! Dancing offers a wonderful opportunity
daily activities. Our excursions will give
programmes. you the opportunity to go on historical lunch (packed lunches are also provided on for students to celebrate their hard work
adventures, marvel at famous landmarks excursions). A healthy and well fed student and achievements throughout the week.
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD and savour the excitement at incredible is one brimming with lots of positive energy Everyone from our staff to the students is
theme parks. and ability to learn more productively. expected to put on their dancing shoes and
We have 17 great locations situated across
simply floss like a boss!
the UK, USA and Canada for groups and
individuals during both the summer and
H E AT L H Y L E A R N I N G
year round. Why not choose some of our PROGRESSIVE OUTLOOK
specialty courses like our Soccer School? By ensuring we incorporate plenty of sports
and physical activity into your daily routine Stafford House Study Holidays is open and
We also provide an Academic Explorer
we provide the opportunity to spend a lot of inclusive to everyone and in all our schools
programme for future Young Leaders,
time outdoors enjoying nature, with various we ensure that students are treated equally
diving into case studies and intercultural
activities like basketball, tennis and even and with respect, and in return treat others
communication. At Stafford House Study
sailing in some of our centres! We also with the same approach.
Holidays there is something for everyone!
offer the opportunity for creative expression
through our artistically inspired learning.
Each centre has something unique to offer to
meet everyone’s demands.
BECOME IMMERSED
COMMUNITY
With our social programme you can take
part in dozens of exciting activities! Join in Our diverse nationality mix helps create an international
with a “Dragon’s Den” style presentation, community based on friendship and achievement. We know you
an International Party or maybe enter into will have an experience of a lifetime with the programme you
one of our centre’s talent shows. Each choose, making Stafford House your home away from home for the
activity is an opportunity to meet with summer or throughout the year!
students hailing from over 50 countries
around the world and a chance get to
know their cultures and customs and make Make
Make lifelong friends
lifelong friends
lifelong friendships along the way. at Study Holidays!
at Study Holidays!
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WECARE SCHOOL
LI FE
Student safety has always been We will of course be working with (at a supplementary cost) to provide T H O R O U G H A N D I N F O R M AT I V E
a priority at Stafford House and government guidelines to ensure the telephone/ video consultations should STUDENT INDUCTIONS
highest possible standards. the need arise. They will be able to provide
we understand that it will be even We want to make sure that each and every student
a thorough diagnosis and prescribe any
more important in summer 2021. that stays with us feels safe and secure in the school
medication required.
environment. Students will receive a warm welcome
ONSITE NURSES*
and thorough induction including information on
WE CARE Each of our residential centres in how to stay safe during their stay.
summer 2021 will have a nurse MEDICAL ROOM
To make our school communities as safe
as possible we have made our WeCare available onsite during the school day to If a student does begin to feel unwell
pledge, this will ensure that our students assist students who are feeling unwell. during the school day a medical room will HANDWASHING
can enjoy their experience with us while be available for them to isolate, relax and
To ensure good hygiene standards are maintained at
being confident that they are in the safest recuperate in a restful environment.
our centres, we will make time for students to wash
possible environment. DOCTORS ON CALL their hands between lessons and activities and
We have put a number of practical We will also have GMC registered before mealtimes. This will be monitored closely by
procedures in place. doctors in the UK on call our welfare team with extra supervision in place for
our younger students.
HAND SANITISER
As our students are often on the go, 70 % + alcohol
hand sanitiser will be available throughout our
centres and on excursions. Students will be shown
where they can find it at induction and encouraged
to use it frequently.
ENHANCED CLEANING
All rooms are deep cleaned before occupation and
hard surfaces are frequently cleaned with sanitising
cleaning liquids that guarantees to kill 99.99% of
germs and bacteria including Covid 19.
A C C O M M O D AT I O N S T U D E N T W E L FA R E O F F I C E R S
ARRANGEMENTS Our friendly, professional and well- trained teams of Student Welfare Officers are onsite to
Our group students will only share a room with other ensure that our students are supported in all aspects of school life. They will be on hand to
Our friendly Welfare students from their group. provide help with our new school hygiene procedures and will be able to assist if a student
Officers are always requires a visit to the nurse or doctor’s appointment.
on hand to support
students in all aspects
* All residential centres (excluding Yale, New Haven) in the UK, US and Canada have onsite medical of school life
provision. Brighton and Calgary (homestay centres), and Yale have medical facilities nearby.
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YOUR
STAFFORD
HOUSE
Our aim is to take exceptional care We are determined to provide the best For those who prefer to be creative we
of each and every student that possible experience for our students. From offer a range of arts and crafts as well as
the moment they arrive and are greeted at drumming, carnival and circus workshops.
stays with us. Our centres and Each student will go
the arrivals hall, we are there to guide and The fun carries on into the evening when
locations have all been selected for support them every step of the way to the students are able to enjoy discos, talent
home with a portfolio
their safe and secure environments, moment we wave them goodbye. shows, international nights and much
of their work
and we offer high levels of more. Our activities provide the perfect
supervision. opportunity for students to use the English
Our English Language courses in the UK are that they have learnt with international
accredited by The British Council. We are friends.
S T U D E N T W E L FA R E also founder members of Young Learners
We understand that you trust us to take English UK, a group who are dedicated to
care of your students and we take our ensuring excellence in all aspects of junior SPECIALIST COURSES
responsibility very seriously. For this courses, especially student welfare. TEACHING the language in realistic, cultural and as London, Cambridge and Oxford as a
We also offer specialist courses such fun situations. Each student will go home “classroom” where students are exposed
reason, we have rules and procedures in We employ dedicated professional teachers
as Michael Owen’s Red Star Football with a portfolio of their work along with to a wealth of history and culture through
place for all our young students to ensure who are supported and guided by an
School, World of Work courses and Classic guided walking tours, educational materials
their safety and well-being, which of course SECURITY experienced academic management team
tips and suggestions for further study.
PLUS courses ranging from art to tennis, and visits to museums, colleges, cathedrals
is our top priority. at Head Office.
Our schools have always been a safe haven adventure activities to video games coding! and other attractions. Our carefully planned
for students and we have highly developed A VA R I E T Y O F tours enable our students to visit famous
contingency plans in place in the unlikely G R E AT E X C U R S I O N S landmarks and learn about the history and
In addition, our ‘team in pink’ – our Student Our syllabus and course materials are
event of an emergency. Our staff are fully culture of the city. Additional attractions
Welfare Officers – are at each centre, to designed uniquely for our students, and Our exclusive programme of excursions to
trained in these procedures so students can and excursions can be booked in advance
ensure that all students have someone aim to improve students’ communicative historical, cultural and fun destinations is
always feel they are in safe hands whilst in (at extra cost).
to look after them and to listen to them if competencies by building confidence and linked to motivating lessons that prepare
the care of Stafford House.
they have any questions or need advice or motivation and maximising the benefits of students for visits to many of the UK, USA
support at any time. the multi-lingual classroom. Our aim and Canada’s most famous cities. We use
major excursion destinations such
A WIDE RANGE OF EXCITING is simple: to encourage students to use
ACTIVITIES
A variety of fun activities are available at
each of our centres both during the day and
in the evenings. Students can select from a
mixture of sports, dance, drama and team
games.
Our ‘Team in pink’
Student Welfare
Officers are at each of
our centres
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SUM M ER COURSE OPTIONS
We offer a range of different courses to choose from during the summer months. For students
wishing to gain a recognised qualification we offer both Cambridge English B2 First and Trinity
GESE speaking exams. Our Intensive course in Canterbury and The London Academic Explorer
courses are the perfect choice for those keen to expand their knowledge and practise their
skills. The London and Edinburgh explorer programmes provide an opportunity to get to know
two of the UK’s most popular cities through walking tours, visits and lessons.
CLASSIC COURSE EXPLORER COURSE INTENSIVE ENGLISH LONDON ACADEMIC CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH T R I N I T Y E X A M I N AT I O N S
EXPLORER ( B 2 F I R S T P R E PA R AT I O N C O U R S E ) COURSE
AGE: 8-18* years for groups, 12-17 years for AGE: 10-18* years (Edinburgh), 12-18* years AGE: 14-17 years for groups and individuals AGE: 14-17 years for small groups and AGE: 14-17 years (groups and individuals) AGE: 8-18* years (varies by centre)
individuals (varies by centre) (London) for groups individuals DURATION: 3-4 weeks
DURATION: 1-6 weeks DURATION: 2-4 weeks
DURATION: 1-4 weeks DURATION: 1-4 weeks DURATION: 2 weeks ENGLISH LESSONS: 23 hours per week
ENGLISH LESSONS: 23 hours per week ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week plus 2
ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week ENGLISH LESSONS: 20 hours per week LOCATION: Canterbury exam preparation sessions
LOCATION: Canterbury
LOCATION: Most of our centres LOCATION: London Bloomsbury or Edinburgh LOCATION: London MINIMUM LEVEL: Upper-Intermediate LOCATION: All UK centres (groups only)
This course provides more classroom
This course includes a full programme of An exciting way to combine exploring MINIMUM LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate EXAM: Optional
time for students to focus on their English The Trinity GESE (Graded Examinations
English tuition, supervised excursions, London or Edinburgh with an integrated Language knowledge and skills, as well as in Spoken English) examinations are an
The Academic Explorer Programme is This is a course specially designed for
sports and on-site activities such as arts programme of English Language lessons. participating in supervised activities and internationally recognised qualification
designed to have a dramatic effect on students who have been studying towards
and crafts, drama and evening activities. • Maximum class size 16 students excursions. and are ideal as a motivational end-focus
students’ performance in English. Focusing the Cambridge English First Examination.
• Maximum class size of 16 students • 15 hours of English lessons • Maximum class size of 16 students on intercultural communicative success for students. The supplement includes 2
Students will receive Cambridge English
• 1 full-day plus 1 or 2 half-day excursions • 3 evening activities per week • Evening social activities included in English- with outcomes focused on lessons to help them understand what to
B2 First practice materials, regular
per week • 4/5 half-day sightseeing tours per week • 1 afternoon activity per week the successful communication of group expect during the exam and to help them
assessments and self-study guidance. The
• Themed lessons prepare students for around London or Edinburgh • 1 full-day excursion per week work objectives through the acquisition with strategies to pass the exam. The exam
exam can be taken during the final week of
excursions • 1 full-day excursion per week of presentation skills. Includes skills such will be taken during the final week of the
the course.
• Full board accommodation, usually • Transport Pass included as academic note-taking and spoken course.
• Maximum class size of 16 students
residential (homestay option in Brighton, performance. • Maximum class size of 16 students
• Evening social activities included
Canterbury and London Bloomsbury) • Lessons may replace some or part of the
• Maximum class size of 15 students • One afternoon activity per week
• Excursions to Cambridge (including student’s daily activities
• Option to take Cambridge English First
University visit) and Thorpe Park • All learning materials will be provided and
exam as part of the course
• 4 half day tours per week around London a formal Trinity College certificate will be
(extra cost)
tied in to learning objectives and 4 issued to successful candidates
premium activities per week (all entrance
fees included)
• Full board residential accommodation
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow
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CLASSIC PLUS COURSES WHAT’S ON TH E M ENU?
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES A RT BASKETBALL
AGE: 8-17 years (groups), 12-17 (individuals) AGE: 8-17 years (groups) AGE: 12-17 years (groups), 14-17 (individuals)
DURATION: 1–4 weeks DURATION: 1–2 weeks DURATION: 1–4 weeks
LOCATION: Oakham LOCATION: Malvern LOCATION: Canterbury T Y P I C A L B R E A K FA S T
COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week
ENGLISH LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced Selection of cereals
ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced Toast and preserves
Pancakes and maple syrup
Students on this course will participate in an This course aims to provide students with We will provide students with 9 hours per week of Boiled egg
exciting range of activities based mainly in and a broad working knowledge of a number of basketball coaching by accredited coaches. The Natural yoghurt and fruit puree
around Rutland Water, a reservoir and nature artistic disciplines, which may include painting, training will focus on all the skills and techniques
Cheese and turkey slices
reserve near to the school. Activities may include drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media used in the game, including dribbling, shooting,
various types of watersports, horse riding, passing, court awareness and teamwork. Students Fresh fruit
and 3D work. Students will learn to use a working
climbing, building rafts and emergency shelters, sketchbook, create a portfolio, and present their are encouraged to practise and demonstrate what Tea and coffee
orienteering, and a guided cycle ride around art to other students in a gallery context. they have learnt, through competitive exercises, Fresh fruit juices
Rutland Water. culminating in an exciting tournament each week.
DRAMA VIDEO GAME CODING HORSE RIDING
AGE: 8-17 years (groups), 12-17 (individuals) AGE: 8-17 years (groups), 12-17 (individuals) AGE: 8-17 years (groups), 12-17 (individuals) We know how important food is for children and young people,
DURATION: 1–2 weeks DURATION: 1-2 weeks DURATION: 1–4 weeks
LOCATION: Malvern, Woodcote LOCATION: Oakham LOCATION: Oakham
especially when they are away from home. We always offer a good TYPICAL LUNCH
COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week variety of food for each meal.
ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced Minestrone soup (V)
ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced • For breakfast, there is a continental breakfast every day, including a cooked Barbecue chicken
item or cold meat and cheese, and a hot breakfast at least once a week. Pizza
On this course, you will develop your knowledge Students will discover the basics of Students will be taught how to groom horses,
and techniques in drama and performing arts, how to keep a horse and its stable clean, and • For lunch and dinner, we provide hot meals with a choice of main courses, Spanish omelette (V)
programming and coding in a fun and
work on your physical and vocal skills, and interesting way, by learning to design their own how to use and handle riding equipment, as Broccoli
including a vegetarian option. We also ensure there is always a salad bar
develop your scene writing skills. Students video game. Creativity and problem solving well as enjoying indoor and outdoor riding Rice
will work together as a team towards a small sessions with qualified instructors within the safe including cold protein items such as ham, egg or cheese. Sautéed courgettes
skills are developed in an environment where
performance at the end of the week and/or they can pursue and implement their own game environment of the riding centre. • There is also fresh fruit and yoghurt available every day. For full day Sweetcorn
fortnight. ideas, taking inspiration from a variety of game excursions we provide a generous packed meal. Salad bar
genres. The course concludes with an awards
• We are able to cater for different diets providing we have prior warning at Fresh fruit and Yoghurt
ceremony to recognize their efforts and they will
be able to take their projects home with them the time of booking, such as coeliac, vegetarian, nut allergy and halal. Fresh fruit juices
on a handy USB drive. • All students are given something to eat when they arrive, no matter what
the time is.
SAILING TENNIS
AGE: 12-16 years (groups only) AGE: 8-17 years (groups), 12-17 (individuals)
DURATION: 2 weeks (11-25 July) DURATION: 1–4 weeks
LOCATION: Dover College LOCATION: Woodcote
COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week TYPICAL DINNER
ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced
ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner (all students must ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced Chicken soup
be able to swim confidently in the sea) Lasagne
Students will enjoy 9 hours per week of Fish and chips
This course is designed to enable students professional tennis coaching. The sessions will Homestay Students
Tomato and basil quiche (V)
to build confidence in the water while having include technical development for all shots used always receive a hot
fun. The group sessions will take place with a in the game including groundstrokes, serve, Penne pasta
Royal Yachting Association Instructor in Dover return of serve and net play, together with an lunch Monday to French fries
Harbour and will focus on a range of sailing emphasis on the tactics and strategies required Friday, as well as the Cabbage and carrots
techniques. Students will gain experience in match play, including court positioning for other meals provided Peas and corn
of steering and handling a boat as well as both singles and doubles matches.
by their host families. Salad bar
launching and recovery, and will leave with an
Apple crumble and custard
official Royal Yachting Association Certificate.
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M ICHAEL OWEN’S
RED STARS
FOOTBALL SCHOOL
Woodcote: The Oratory School Tour the brand new
Tottenham Hotspur
stadium
• A dedicated course book will be used for
This popular course includes by other footballing legends, and AGE: 8-17 years for groups, 10-17 years for
communicating with players, coaching staff,
coaching and interaction with some opportunities will be availabe for all individuals
journalists, agents and fans.
students to train with the players as well
of the stars of world football! DURATION: 2 weeks - open to boys and girls • Lessons will cover vocabulary for use on
as taking photos and receiving signed
LOCATION: The Oratory School, Woodcote the pitch and in commentaries.
The 15 hour per week coaching gifts. Whilst we can’t plan any specific
LESSONS: 15 hours of English lessons per • In addition to formal language input, the
programme has been written exclusively player, we can guarantee that it will be an
week based around football course will involve pair and group work as
for Stafford House Study Holidays by ex-international first team player from one
well as role plays and opportunities to use
football legend Michael Owen and will of the top six clubs in England. Ex-players COACHING: 15 hours of football coaching the language practically.
be delivered by ex-Liverpool Captain include: Robbie Fowler, Robbie Savage, per week
and England International Mark Wright, Steve McManaman, Didi Hamaan, Paul
alongside other fully qualified and Scholes, Owen Hargreaves, John Arne THE LANGUAGE COURSE THE COACHING COURSE
experienced coaches. Each weekly Riise, Paul Ince, John Barnes, Paul Merson,
• Tuition will focus on spoken • This programme gives students an
training course will include surprise visits Darren Bent, Joe Cole and Dennis Wise.
communication and will be based on a opportunity to improve their football skills
syllabus especially designed for those under the guidance of specialist Red Star
with an interest in football. football coaches.
• Coaching sessions are carried out in small
R E D S TA R S F O O T B A L L S A M P L E P R O G R A M M E groups and aim to develop the players both
individually and as a group.
Morning Afternoon Evening
• Football skills will include: ball control,
Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities
passing and moving, agility, positioning,
Monday Soccer Coaching Placement Test & Induction Lesson Welcome Disco or Drama-based Games
tactics and formations as well as
“Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”
Tuesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons
Quiz Night understanding the art of defending and
attacking.
Wednesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons International Night
Thursday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation
Friday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports
Saturday
Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn SUMMARY
Tour & Board Games
A unique programme delivered using Red Star Schools’ teaching
Sunday Onsite Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost) British Culture Evening
philosophy.
Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g Graffiti
Monday Soccer Coaching English Lessons • Full-day Excursion to the brand new £1 billion Tottenham
Design
Tuesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Gameshow Night
Hotspur Stadium in London.
Wednesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons “Woodcote’s Got Talent!” Talent Show • Free kit pack with Red Stars School shirt, shorts and socks
Thursday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Murder Mystery Night
included.
Friday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports • Weekly visits from ex-international football players
Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn This course is open to fans of all clubs and students of all
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Cambridge, Walking Tour & Kings College
& Board Games abilities.
Sunday Departure
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BRIGHTON BRIGHTON SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Evening with Hosts
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Monday Walking Tour of Brighton City Placement Test & Induction Lesson Evening with Hosts
Tuesday Sports or Arts & Crafts e.g Graffiti Design English Lessons Welcome Party
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Wednesday Included Half Day Excursion: Lewes & Lewes Castle English Lessons Evening with Hosts
BRIGHTON T
STAFFORD HOUSE Thursday Local Visit: Brighton Royal Pavilion English Lessons Movie Night
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Friday Sports or Swimming at Brighton Outdoor Lido English Lessons Evening with Hosts
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London Walking Tour (no entrance included) Evening with Hosts
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Day with Host Family or Optional Excursion (at extra cost, please book before arrival) e.g.
Sunday Evening with Hosts
Windsor & Windsor Castle
Classic Course
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Monday Local Visit: Brighton Pier & Beach English Lessons Evening with Hosts
Stafford House Brighton is in a fantastic
location just ten minutes’ walk from the Tuesday Sports or Drama Workshop English Lessons Games Night
B
city centre and 2 minutes from the beach. Wednesday Included Half Day Excursion: Newhaven Fort English Lessons Evening with Hosts
Brighton is a fashionable and cosmopolitan Thursday Local Visit: Brighton Sealife Centre English Lessons Disco Night
city, only an hour from London, located on
Friday Sports or Swimming at Brighton Outdoor Lido English Lessons Evening with Hosts
England’s south coast.
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Oxford Walking Tour (no entrance included) Evening with Hosts
Sunday Departure
QUICK INFO WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Stafford House
Brighton is just
2
EVENING 2 minutes walk
ACTIVITIES BUS PASS from the beach!
GROUPS per week
AGES
15
12 - 18 years* ONLY
1 1
FULL DAY HALF DAY
HOURS Excursion Excursion
of English lessons per week per week
ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT
Homestay Brighton Pier
ACCOM MODATION
Our Brighton centre offers homestay
accommodation, with the opportunity
to live as part of a local family and to
speak English outside of the classroom.
Hot lunches are provided Mon-Fri by a
local restaurant, while all other meals
are provided by the host family.
EXCURSIONS
One full-day excursion per week is
included. Destinations may include
London, Oxford or Portsmouth. One
half-day excursion per week is included,
destinations may include Lewes
Castle, Newhaven Fort or Worthing.
Optional Excursions can be booked
to destinations such as Canterbury,
Windsor Castle or Thorpe Park.
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow
16 all school rules as minors. 17CAMBRIDGE
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State of the
art facilities
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in the heart of
Cambridge
CATS
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CAMBRIDGED R
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Classic Course | STEM & Coding
Run in conjunction with
CATS Cambridge see page
66 for more details
A
Oxbridge preparation programme CATS College Cambridge is a leading sixth
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form college located in new facilities in the
academic city of Cambridge. The world famous
Colleges of King’s and Trinity are only a short
walk away along the peaceful banks of the
River Cam.
QUICK INFO WHAT’S I NCLU DED?
AGES GROUPS
12-18 years* & INDIVIDUALS
(groups) CAMBRIDGE SAMPLE PROGRAMME
14-17 years
(individuals) Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities
Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Punting in Cambridge & City Walking Tour Welcome Disco or Drama Workshop
ACCOM MODATION “Who wants to be a Millionnaire?”
ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Tuesday English Lessons Football, Tennis or Drumming Workshop
Quiz Night
Residential Punting Two residences, both with high-quality single ensuite accommodation.
Included Half Day Excursion: Ely, Walking
Elizabeth House (premium residence) is on campus. Varsity House is a ten Wednesday English Lessons
Tour & Cathedral
International Night
minute walk away. Individual students stay at the Elizabeth House residence.
WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Thursday English Lessons
Volleyball, Badminton or Arts & Crafts e.g.
Casino Night or English Conversation Club
Jewellery Making
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“Mini Olympics” Competition or Circus
Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports
Skills Workshop
Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat Cruise
& Board Games
HOURS
of English lessons Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Sightseeing in Cambridge, or Optional Full Day
Sunday British Culture Evening
Excursion (at extra cost) e.g Oxford, Walking Tour & Christ Church College
Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g.
Monday Local Visit: a Museum in Cambridge English Lessons
Graffiti Design
Rugby, Basketball or Talent Show
Tuesday English Lessons Gameshow Night
Preparation
1 7
Included Half Day Excursion: Bury St
FULL DAY EVENING
Wednesday Edmunds Walking Tour English Lessons “Cambridge’s Got Talent!” Talent Show
Excursion ACTIVITIES
per week (no entrance included)
per week EXCURSIONS Thursday Baseball, Table Tennis or Drama Workshop English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity
One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include London, Warwick
1
“Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts
Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports
HALF DAY Castle or Canterbury. One half-day excursion per week is included, destinations may e.g. Mask Making
Excursion Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn
include Ely, Bury St Edmunds or Stamford. Optional Excursions can be booked to Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Warwick, Warwick Castle & Walking Tour
per week & Board Games
destinations such as Oxford, Windsor Castle or Thorpe Park.
Sunday Departure
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow
18 all school rules as minors. 19CANTERBURY
Run in conjunction
with CATS
Canterbury see
page 66 for more
details
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ACCOM MODATION
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STAFFORD HOUSE Full-board Residential and Homestay*
CANTERBURY U
(minimum age 12) options. Homestay
accommodation is in shared rooms.
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Residential rooms have 1-4 beds, all
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with private bathrooms. All students
Classic Course / Intensive English
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have hot lunch and hot dinner in the
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Classic Plus: Basketball Canterbury is a historic university city, close to the
school canteen Mon-Fri.
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*Maximum length of stay in Homestay is 27 nights
Cambridge English B2 First beaches of the south coast and within easy reach
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of London. Fun to explore and easy to walk around,
UK Education Taster Programme EXCURSIONS
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Canterbury is a safe and comfortable place to study.
Medicine Classes take place at Stafford House Canterbury, The beautiful One full-day excursion per week is
included. Destinations may include
moated Leeds
CATS College Canterbury and Canterbury College.
Castle – a half London, Brighton or Cambridge.
day excursion One half-day excursion per week is
option
included, destinations may include
Leeds Castle, Dover Castle or Chatham.
QUICK INFO WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Optional Excursions can be booked to
destinations such as Oxford, Windsor
15 7 2
EVENING LOCAL Castle or Thorpe Park.
ACTIVITIES VISIT
AGES GROUPS & per week per week
11–18 years*
(groups in residence) INDIVIDUALS HOURS
1 1
of English lessons
12–18 years* FULL DAY HALF DAY
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(groups in homestay) Excursions
OR Excursion
14–17 years per week per week
(individuals) J U N IOR I NTENSIVE AN D CAM BRI DGE ENGLISH B2 FI RST PREPARATION COU RSE SAM PLE PROGRAM M E
14–17 years ACCOMMODATION
HOURS HIGHLIGHT
(First Certificate Course) Residential & of Intensive Morning Afternoon Evening
Homestay Canterbury
14–17 years English lessons Cathedral Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation
(Intensive English)
Monday Placement Test & Induction Walking Tour of Canterbury City Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities
Learn English in Tuesday English Lessons English Lessons Welcome Disco or Drama Workshop
the world famous Wednesday English Lessons Sports or Local Visit to Canterbury Cathedral International Night
Cathedral City
Thursday English Lessons English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports
Friday English Lessons English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Club
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London, Brighton or Cambridge (no entrance included) British Culture Evening
Day in homestay or with Group Leader, or Sightseeing in Canterbury, or Optional Full Day Excursion Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn &
Sunday
(at extra cost - please book before arrival) e.g. Oxford & Christ Church College Board Games
JUNIOR CLASSIC COURSE SAMPLE PROGRAMME*
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation
Monday Placement Test & Induction Walking Tour of Canterbury City Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities
Tuesday English Lessons Included Half Day Excursion: Leeds Castle Welcome Disco or Drama Workshop
Wednesday English Lessons Local Visit: Canterbury Cathedral International Night
Thursday English Lessons Local Visit: St Augustine’s Abbey Beach Party Disco or Sports
Friday English Lessons Sports or Swimming (by bus) Casino Night or English Conversation Club
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London or Cambridge (no entrance included) British Culture Evening
Day in homestay or with Group Leader, Sports, on site activities or Sightseeing in Canterbury, or Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn &
Sunday
Optional Excursion (at extra cost - please book early) e.g. Thorpe Park Board Games
*In week 2 lessons will be in the afternoon
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow
20 all school rules as minors. 21CHICHESTER CHICHESTER SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities
Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Walking Tour of Chichester & Cathedral Welcome Disco or Drama-Based Games
Included Half Day Excursion: Brighton Pier & “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Quiz
Tuesday English Lessons
Beach Night
Football, Tennis or Arts & Crafts e.g. Jewellery
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Wednesday English Lessons International Night
Making
Included Half Day Excursion: Portsmouth
Thursday English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Club
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Walking Tour (no entrance included)
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“Mini Olympics” Competition or Drumming
Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports
Workshop
CHICHESTERE
Chichester College is in a fantastic location Chill out Evening – Films, popcorn &
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat Cruise
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Board games
just 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre.
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Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Sightseeing in Chichester, or Optional Full Day Excursion
Chichester is a traditional English cathedral Sunday British Culture Evening
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(at extra cost - please book before arrival) e.g. Windsor, Walking Tour & Windsor Castle
COLLEGE city. It is only 20 minutes from both the
H
Monday Local Visit: Fishbourne Roman Palace English Lessons Fancy Dress Disco or Arts and Crafts
beach and the South Downs National Park.
Classic Course Included Half Day Excursion: Brighton
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The campus has excellent facilities onsite, Tuesday English Lessons Game Show Night
Royal Pavilion & The North Laine
including a modern sports centre. Volleyball, Basketball or Talent Show
Wednesday English Lessons “Chichester’s Got Talent!” Talent Show
Preparation
Included Half Day Excursion: Worthing
Thursday English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity
Walking Tour, Museum & Art Gallery
QUICK INFO WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Friday
“Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts
English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports
e.g. Mask Making
7 2
Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn
EVENING LOCAL Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Oxford, Walking Tour & Christ Church College
& Board Games
ACTIVITIES VISIT
per week per week Sunday Departure
AGES GROUPS
15
10 - 17 years ONLY
(groups)
ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT
HOURS
of English lessons 1 FULL DAY
Excursion
per week 2 HALF DAY
Excursions
per week
Fantastic
excursions to
London, Oxford
or Bournemouth!
Residential Chichester
Cathedral
EXCURSIONS
One full-day excursion per week is
included. Destinations may include
London, Oxford or Bournemouth. Two
half-day excursions per week are included,
destinations may include Brighton,
Portsmouth, Worthing or Winchester.
Optional Excursions can be booked to
destinations such as Canterbury, Windsor
Castle or Thorpe Park.
AC C O M M O DAT I O N
Chichester College offers
residential accommodation with
single en-suite rooms. Westgate
Halls is on the campus and is
2 minutes’ walk from all of the
college facilities.
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ACCOM MODATION
Residential accommodation is available
DOVER
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on site and is split across a number
of cosy and well equipped boarding
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houses. The college has a combination
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of single and shared accommodation
COLLEGE all located around a central green. Each
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Classic Course house has a spacious common room as
Dover College provides the perfect setting well as laundry facilities.
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Classic Plus: for a learning adventure. Set around a
central green with stunning views of Dover
Sailing Castle and the English channel the school EXCURSIONS
boasts excellent facilities. There is an indoor Visit the historic One full-day excursion per week is
sports hall, extensive green, cricket and Dover Castle and included. Destinations may include
volleyball nets as well as a dance studio see the famous London, Brighton and Windsor. Two half-
that students can enjoy. White Cliffs
day excursions per week are included,
destinations may include Canterbury,
Whitstable, Folkestone, Broadstairs,
Leed Castle or Ashford Outlet.
QUICK INFO WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Optional Excursions can be booked to
destinations such as Oxford, Cambridge
7 1
EVENING LOCAL or Thorpe Park.
ACTIVITIES VISIT
GROUPS per week per week
AGES
15
8 - 16 years ONLY DOVER SAMPLE PROGRAMME
ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT
HOURS
of English lessons 1 FULL DAY
Excursion
per week 2 HALF DAY
Excursions
per week Sunday
Monday
Morning
Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour
Placement Test & Induction Lesson
Afternoon
Walking Tour of Dover & Dover Castle
Evening
Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities
Welcome Disco or Drama-Based Games
Residential White Cliffs
Included Half Day Excursion: Canterbury “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Quiz
Tuesday English Lessons
Walking Tour (no entrance) Night
Football, Tennis or Arts & Crafts e.g. Jewellery
Take sailing Wednesday English Lessons International Night
Making
lessons along the
beautiful Dover Included Half Day Excursion: Folkestone Casino Night or English Conversation
Thursday English Lessons
coastline Walking Tour & Harbour (no entrance included) Club
“Mini Olympics” Competition or Drumming
Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports
Workshop
Chill Out Evening including FIlms,
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat Cruise
Popcorn & Board Games
Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost - please
Sunday British Culture Evening
book before arrival) e.g. Oxford, Walking Tour & Christ Church College
Monday Local Visit: The White Cliffs of Dover English Lessons Fancy Dress Disco or Drama Workshop
Included Half Day Excursion: Broad-
Tuesday stairs Walking Tour & Beach (no English Lessons Game Show Night
entrance included)
Volleyball, Basketball or Talent Show
Wednesday English Lessons “Dover’s Got Talent!” Talent Show
Preparation
Included Half Day Excursion: Leeds
Thursday English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity
Castle
“Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts &
Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports
Crafts e.g. Mask Making
Chill Out Evening including Films,
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Brighton, Walking Tour & The Royal Pavilion
Popcorn & Board Games
Sunday Departure
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Take part in
traditional
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Scottish activities
EDINBURGH
NAPIER UNIVERSITYU
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N B Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is an
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ancient city with glorious views of the sea
Edinburgh Explorer and hills and endless medieval alleyways and
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Georgian streets to explore. Its many famous
Programme
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tourist attractions include the Royal Mile, the
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medieval Old Town (overlooked by the famous
castle), Holyrood Palace and many excellent
museums. Edinburgh is also a fantastic
shopping centre with the range of cafés and
restaurants you would expect from a major
international city.
QUICK INFO
AGES GROUPS
10-18 years* ONLY
EDINBURGH SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities
Sightseeing Visit: The Royal Mile & Entry to
ACCOM MODATION Monday English Lessons
Edinburgh Castle
Ceilidh (Traditional Scottish Dancing)
ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT
Residential Edinburgh Castle Sightseeing Tour: The Scottish Parliament,
Residential accommodation is in Napier University’s Bainfield rooms. All Tuesday English Lessons Casino Night or Drama Workshop
Holyrood Park & Climb to Arthur’s Seat
rooms are single en-suite and are arranged in apartments with a kitchen/
Sports or Arts & Crafts e.g Jewellery
common room area. The accommodation is a short walk from the school. Wednesday English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities
WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Making
Sightseeing Tour: The Water of Leith, Dean
Thursday English Lessons International Night
15
Village & National Gallery of Modern Art
Sightseeing Visit: Harry Potter in Beach Party Disco or English Conversation
Friday English Lessons
Edinburgh Club
HOURS Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Glasgow, Walking Tour & Glasgow Science Centre
Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn
of English lessons & Board Games
Sightseeing in Edinburgh, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost) e.g. Loch Ness &
Sunday British Culture Evening
Boat Cruise
Sightseeing Tour: The University of
Monday English Lessons Ceilidh (Traditional Scottish Dancing)
Edinburgh
Sightseeing Tour: Edinburgh Old Town &
1 6
Tuesday English Lessons Ghost Walk
National Museum of Scotland
FULL DAY EVENING
Excursion ACTIVITIES Wednesday Sports or Drama Workshop English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities
per week per week EXCURSIONS Sightseeing Tour: Calton Hill & National
Thursday English Lessons “Edinburgh’s Got Talent!” Talent Show
Monument
4
One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include Glasgow, Loch
Sightseeing Tour: Princes Street Gardens & Masked Ball Disco or English Conversation
SIGHTSEEING VISITS Lomond & Stirling or Dundee & St Andrews. Four half-day sightseeing tours around Friday
the Scottish National Gallery
English Lessons
Club
per week Edinburgh are also included per week. Optional Excursions can be booked to destinations
Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn
such as Loch Ness, New Lanark, or York by train. Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Loch Lomond, Boat Cruise & Shopping in Stirling
& Board Games
Sunday Departure
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow
26 all school rules as minors. 27LONDON BLOOMSBURY BLOOMSBURY SAMPLE PROGRAMME
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrival, Induction & Local Orientation Group Leader-Led Activities
Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Sightseeing Tour: Westminster area Group Leader-Led Activities
Tuesday English Lessons Visit: The British Museum Sports in the Park
Sightseeing Tour: The West End, Piccadilly
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Wednesday English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities
Circus & Leicester Square
CATS COLLEGE
LONDON
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Thursday English Lessons Visit: London Science Museum Disco
Friday English Lessons Sightseeing Tour: Covent Garden Group Leader-Led Activities
CATS College London is a modern, well-equipped
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boarding school located in the heart of Central Chill-out Evening including Films, Popcorn
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Cambridge, Walking Tour & Kings College
& Board Games
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London in the district of Bloomsbury. The school
London Explorer Programme boasts some of the finest teaching facilities in Sunday
Group Leader-Led Activities, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost) e.g. Windsor,
Group Leader-Led Activities
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Walking Tour & Windsor Castle
London Academic Explorer Programme the capital city, whilst being within easy reach
Sightseeing Tour: Thames Walk, Tower of
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Monday English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities
of all of the exciting attractions London has to London & Tower Bridge (no entrance)
Bloomberg Business Advantage offer. At Bloomsbury we run the London Explorer
Tuesday Visit: The Natural History Museum English Lessons
Quiz Night e.g. “Who Wants to be a
Programme which includes, each week: 15 hours of Millionnaire?”
Run in conjunction English lessons, one full-day excursion (by coach), Sightseeing Tour: Buckingham Palace (no
Wednesday English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities
with CATS London entrance) & Royal Parks
see page 66 for 5 sightseeing tours around London (on foot or by
more details Visit: Trafalgar Square & the National
tube), 3 evening activities and weekly travelcards. Thursday English Lessons Disco
Gallery
Sightseeing Tour: Oxford Street & Regent
Friday English Lessons Group Leader-Led Activities
Street
QUICK INFO WHAT’S I NCLU DED?
Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Brighton Walking Tour & The Royal Pavilion Team Games
3 5
SIGHTSEEING Sunday Departure
EVENING
ACTIVITIES VISITS
per week per week
AGES GROUPS
15
12 - 18 years*
1
5 sightseeing
(groups residential) HOURS FULL DAY visits per week
of English Excursion allow students to
12-17 years lessons per week
(groups premium get a real taste for
residential)
ACCOMMODATION London
Homestay &
TRAVEL CARDS
14-17 years
(homestay groups) Residential
ACCOM MODATION
Excellent en-suite accommodation is
offered in two locations: Premier House
(single and twin en-suite) a few steps
away from the school, and Piccadilly Court
(single and twin en-suite), a short tube
journey. Both options are modern and
well equipped, with stylish communal
areas featuring sofas, flat-screen TVs, pool
tables and table football.
EXCURSIONS
One full-day excursion per week is
included. Destinations may include
Cambridge, Brighton or Canterbury.
Five half-day sightseeing tours around
London are also included per week.
Optional Excursions can be booked to
destinations such as Oxford, Windsor
Castle or Thorpe Park.
*18 year old students only accepted as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education in September 2021. 18 year olds must follow
28 all school rules as minors. 29LONDON BLOOMSBURY
ACCOM MODATION The British Mueum is
CATS College London is a modern, just 5 minutes walk
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well-equipped boarding school in the from the school.
heart of Central London. Residential
London accommodation is in a refurbished,
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modern townhouse with single and
ACADEMIC
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twin room bedrooms all with ensuite
This is a demanding academic programme, bathrooms. There are common rooms,
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focusing on intercultural communicative
EXPLORER
study facilities and WiFi access
success in English, with outcomes focused
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throughout.
on the successful communication of group
Programme
EXCURSIONS
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work objectives through the acquisition of
presentation skills. The course takes place at Excursions have academic and cultural
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CATS College London, on Bloomsbury Square. learning objectives that will inform and
Half-day activities are tied in to learning inspire the academic programme as well
objectives enabling learning outside the as familiarising students with one of the
classroom to combine with exploring the great Experience the iconic world’s greatest cities. Evening activities
city of London. city of London through are energetic, social and pure fun -
our carefully designed highlights are a West End Musical, Disco
explorer activity and “Freejumping” trampolining event.
WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Weekend Excursions are stimulating with
QUICK INFO programme.
a mix of exploration and learning.
4/5
EVENING
ACTIVITIES ACADEMIC EXPLORER SAMPLE PROGRAMME
SMALL GROUPS & per week TRAVEL CARDS INCLUDED
AGES
20
14 - 17 years INDIVIDUALS Morning Afternoon Evening
small groups (max 10)
1 4
Getting to know you and
Sunday Arrivals/ check in Orientation & Welcome party
FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING speaking assessments
HOURS Excursion VISITS
of English lessons per week Project Set Up and Course Academic Note Taking and British Museum and the Oxygen Freejumping -
per week Monday
HIGHLIGHT ACCOMMODATION Goals Project Team Creation University of London trampoline park
Central London Residential
Team Meetings: Functional Conflict Resolution: Roleplays Imperial War Museum and the
Tuesday Bowling
Language and Role Plays and Language Development Holocaust Exhibition
Presentation Skills:
Mini Presentations and Project The London Eye and Southbank
Wednesday Aristotle’s 7 Rules of Free evening
Development Walking Tour
Rhetoric
Scientific Curiosities Tour - The
Academic Research: Skills & Being Persuasive: Functional
Thursday Wellcome Collection and the Welcome Disco
Writing with Impact Language and Debating
British Library
Presenting Project Progress: Westminster Walking Tour
Review of the week & note
Friday Content & language review & - including entrance to Ukelele workshop
taking test
development Westminster Abbey
Saturday Full Day Excursion: Cambridge & Walking Tour Project group work and relaxing
Sunday Full Day Excursion: Thorpe Park Project group work
The South Kensington Museums
Presenting the weekend- Speaking as Performance:
Monday - Natural History, Science and Ice Skating
Setting Week 2 Objectives Pronunciation and Collocations
V&A museums
Debating roles- chairing, Team Building: What Makes a
Tuesday Free Afternoon Musical Theatre in the West End
proposing, seconding Good Team?
Intercultural Interviewing: Roleplay
Wednesday Camden Town Markets Free evening
Communication University Entrance Interview
Presentation Practice and Exploring socio-cultural National Gallery & surroundings
Paparazzi Challenge and Final
Thursday Coaching- bringing all the Norms: Culture-is Anything (China Town, Leicester Square,
Presentation Preparation
skills together Universal? Trafalgar Square)
Project Finale- Groups Feedback: Round-Up and
Friday Madame Tussauds Leaving Party
Present Final Projects Review
Saturday Check Out Departure
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