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Spring Explorer Bell St Albans 28 MARCH - 1 MAY 2021 1 - 5 WEEKS
Spring
Minimum staff to
student ratio
1:6
Explorer Course summary
Age 11-17
Min. language
All levels
level
Overview Our approach Course length 1 - 5 weeks
Our Spring Explorer course gives students English lessons Location Bell St Albans
the opportunity to discover British culture English lessons include projects that
during the beautiful Spring season, while are designed around the school’s Sunday 28 March
developing their English language skills, weekly theme. Small groups of students Sunday 4 April
through project-based learning activities work together on their projects based Start dates Sunday 11 April
and interactive learning - both inside and on the language knowledge and skills Sunday 18 April
outside the classroom. development needs. Sunday 25 April
On this course, students will: Activity programme
Students at Bell ‘learn by doing’, so the
f Develop their English in all four areas: activity programme is an integral part
Course components
reading, writing, listening and speaking 1 week
of the course and allows young learners
f Practise new vocabulary, pronunciation to practise and develop what they Lessons
and improve their grammar structures, have learnt in lessons. Our afternoon 15 hours
as appropriate to their level electives are designed to improve
Study tours
communication and confidence while
f Become confident, independent learners 1 - 2 days
developing academic, creative and
with essential 21st century life skills active skills. Electives / Academy
like: communication, critical thinking, 9 hours
collaboration, creativity and cultural All Spring Explorer students will also Other activities
awereness enjoy a wide variety of whole-school 9 hours
activities, such as games, competitions,
f Make friends with students from a
discos and shows.
diverse mix of countries across the globe
Who is this for? Electives
Students choose 2 electives per
Young learners who want to combine
week. Sample electives include:
English language study with activities and
educational day trips and excursions.
Art and crafts Handball
Board games Journalism
Sample Timetable British literature Music
08.00
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
BREAKFAST FOLLOWED BY MORNING MEETING
FRIDAY SATURDAY
Study Tours Cricket Orienteering
09.00 Language test /
Language lesson Language lesson Language lesson Students take part in three full-day study tours every two weeks to UK destinations. They
Language lesson Dance Rounders
will also have the opportunity to add optional activities to enhance their experience,
10.30 BREAK BREAK
available on certain weeks only (see page 8 for more details) Dodgeball
11.00 Orientation/
Language lesson
Language lesson Full day Language lesson Language lesson Departures
Student arrivals and or
12.30 welcome activities
study tour Drama
LUNCH LUNCH
full day f Warwick – explore the grounds of the along the river or visit one of the many
13.30 LONDON excursion
Electives Electives Electives Electives medieval Warwick castle and wander world-class museums Film & photography
OXFORD through the historic streets of the town
15.00 BREAK BREAK f Stratford upon-Avon – visit the home
15.30
centre Volleyball
Language lesson Electives Electives Course presentation of Shakespeare and see the beautifully
f London – see the London Eye, British restored Elizabethan houses. Students Football
17.00 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME
Museum, Westminster Abbey, Natural can take a bus or boat tour to see all
18.00 DINNER AND FREE TIME
History Museum, Science Museum or the sights of one of England’s prettiest Health and fitness
19.30 Evening activities
the Houses of Parliament towns
21.00 HOUSE MEETINGS
f Cambridge or Oxford – tour the city
and university colleges, try punting
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Project-based
learning
Explore the themes and topics
Project themes have been intentionally designed for students and teachers to
take their project in a direction that best meets the group’s needs and motivations.
This means that every group of students will learn something different with each
student receiving a personalised learning experience. This unique aspect of our
Explorer courses ensures they are consistently motivating and engaging, and
students often return year after year.
Develop language skills
The content of lessons, study tours and activities are designed
with a focus on the project theme, giving the students a
holistic experience which accelerates their learning.
Create a personal response
Each project has a theme which begins with a central guiding question to start
the students on their learning journey. This guiding question focuses the project
and the students work collaboratively towards the production of a tangible project
outcome which often combines each of the different aspects of the course.
Practise everywhere
Project-based learning on an Explorer programme is a fully-integrated approach
to language learning that provides our students with lots of cross-curricular
opportunities for learning everywhere, both inside and outside the classroom.
This means that every group of students will learn something different with
each student receiving a personalised learning experience. This unique aspect
of our Explorer courses ensures they are consistently motivating and engaging, Course includes:
and students often return year after year.
Tuition, study materials
Access to sports facilities Free internet access
and course portfolio
Present at the end-of-course show
The end of the Explorer project gives students the chance to share their learning Residential accommodation Comprehensive supervision
Free laundry service
experiences with each other in the form of a course show (presentation). and all meals by qualified staff
A full programme of educational Transfers to and from designated
and social activities airports/stations on scheduled Comprehensive insurance
arrival and departure days *
A full programme of study tours * For arrival and departures between
10am and 8pm or advised train times
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Course fees
Our course fees are fully-inclusive, including tuition, accommodation,
airport transfers and learning materials - so everything is taken care
of before your student arrives.
Pricing
Week(s) Theme Arrival date Course options
1 London Life Sunday 28 March 1 WEEK
2 WEEKS
3 WEEKS
2 Protecting the Planet Sunday 4 April 1 WEEK
4 WEEKS
2 WEEKS
5 WEEKS
3 WEEKS
3 Fantastic Festivals Sunday 11 April 1 WEEK
4 WEEKS
2 WEEKS
3 WEEKS
4 Supernatural Students Sunday 18 April 1 WEEK
2 WEEKS
5 21st Century Citizens Sunday 25 April 1 WEEK
FEES (£)* 4,500 3,600 3,600 2,700 2,700 2,700 1,800 1,800 900
* In addition to course fees, all bookings are subject to a £95 registration fee
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Types of activities could include:
WEEK 1: Example learning outcomes
London life
• Taking part in a group photo challenge
of London landmarks on the study tour
Gain key vocabulary such as adjectives for
• Writing and administering a class
describing traits and qualities of different
survey of hobbies and interests related
people and places
to life in London and at home
SUNDAY 28 MARCH – SATURDAY 3 APRIL Learn comparative and superlative forms
for comparing the differences in lifestyle in
London from their home countries
Week includes:
Celebrate British culture in the Develop your cross-cultural understanding Study Tour: London & Oxford
world’s most iconic city and learn how and communication skills
• London Eye & London walking tour
life has changed across its history. • Christ Church College & Oxford
walking tour
How different is life in London to life
in your hometown? Topics may include:
Social Studies
Geography
History
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WEEK 2: Types of activities could include:
Example learning outcomes
Protecting
• Discovery learning and practical
tasks highlighting impact of human
Learn to use functional language for debate,
civilization on the environment and
discussions and giving presentations
ways of reducing the negative effects
• Making posters and information leaflets
the Planet
Employ critical-thinking and problem-solving
• ‘Webquest’ research activity into the
skills to tackle real-world issues affecting the
effectiveness of different types of
planet
renewable energies
Develop presentation skills in order to be able
to speak confidently in front of others
SUNDAY 4 APRIL – SATURDAY 10 APRIL Week includes:
Study Tour:
London & Stratford-upon-Avon
What can we do today to reduce our impact on the Topics may include:
• Natural History Museum, London
environment tomorrow? Students will gain more Natural Sciences
walking tour & shopping
insight into the importance of developing global Environmental Studies • Shakespeare’s birthplace
solutions and addressing environmental issues.
Social & Cultural Studies
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WEEK 3: Types of activities could include:
Example learning outcomes
Fantastic Learn relative clauses to describe a festival
from the students’ own countries to their
classmates
• Work in pairs or small groups to design factsheets
or posters on different festivals and traditions
• Complete a vocabulary and listening task using a
festivals
popular music track
Use of functional phrases to suggest ideas
and express opinions while discussing plans
for a school festival
Week includes:
Develop collaboration skills during lessons Study Tour:
SUNDAY 11 APRIL – SATURDAY 17 APRIL focused on planning for a school-wide event
London & Warwick
• British museum & London walking tour
Explore and share different traditions from Topics may include:
• Warwick castle
around the world and work together to plan
your own unique festival. Media & Social Studies
This project will develop students’ cross-cultural Performing Arts
understanding by learning about different Geography
festivals and traditions from the UK as well as
their home countries and around the world. SPRING EXPLORER 13
*From 01 May 2016 to 30 April 2017
WEEK 4: Example learning outcomes Types of activities could include:
Supernatural Learn to use conditional forms to describe • Design and write a new comic book or
hypothetical situations involving superpowers fictional character
• Work in pairs to describe and discuss their
students
Develop a range of cohesive devices to favourite books
improve their writing skills
Improve creative writing skills in the design and
SUNDAY 18 APRIL – SATURDAY 24 APRIL writing of a new comic book or short story Week includes:
Study Tour: London & Cambridge
• Westminster Abbey & London walking tour
Topics may include: • Punting & Cambridge walking tour
How does learning language change our brain
Creative Writing
and our lives? What kind of superpowers
would students choose to have? Sciences
This project will focus students on their own Social and Cultural Studies
abilities - thinking creatively about magic,
science-fiction and fantasy-based ideas.
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WEEK 5: Types of activities could include:
21st century Example learning outcomes
Practise future forms to make predictions
and plans about their own lives
• Discussion activities and making future
predictions
citizens
• Taking part in a mini United Nations debate
Develop fluency in speaking during a mini
United Nations debate
SUNDAY 25 APRIL – SATURDAY 1 MAY Develop understanding of key global issues Week includes:
and how they can be addressed through Study Tour: London
international cooperation
• Science Museum, London walking tour &
In this everchanging world, students will shopping
explore key issues that will affect lives
in the future and develop the skills they Topics may include:
need to succeed in a modern world. Sciences
What kind of inventions and discoveries Design and Technology
will there be? What skills do students
International Relations
need in the future?
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Year-round
centre with
weekly
start dates
Bell Courses available:
Summer Explorer
Sample Electives
Art and crafts Handball
Facilities
Bright, spacious classrooms with
interactive whiteboards
Accommodation
Twin rooms and dormitories
St Albans
British Health and Separate accommodation blocks for boys
literature fitness Free wireless internet and girls
Winter Explorer
Cricket Journalism Dining room A dedicated houseparent in every
Spring Explorer boarding house
Dance Music Art room
Autumn Explorer Disabled access/facilities
Dodgeball Orienteering
Discover the English language through
active, academic and creative activities in Drama Rounders On-site sports
fields
a beautiful and friendly school - all year round. Film and Volleyball
photography Peaceful, countryside setting
This elegant Victorian building, with its Board games
traditional courtyard garden, is set within Football
60 acres of English countryside, providing
a safe and peaceful environment.
14 SPRING EXPLORER SPRING EXPLORER 15Transfers
Free transfers will be available for arrivals and departures between 8am
and 8pm, depending on student travel requirements. BELL ST ALBANS 10AM - 8PM OUT-OF-HOURS
Any students travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor are subject to an
additional £50 fee (per single journey). London Heathrow Free £80
Important: London Stansted Free £100
Arrival details for each student must be sent to Bell at least 10 working
days before the start of course to guarantee an airport transfer. Please Ebbsfleet Eurostar Free* £90
also notify us at least 7 working days if there are any changes to your
departure date. * based on advised train times
Bell St Albans
London Heathrow 47km
London Stansted 60km
Ebbsfleet Eurostar 28km
Cambridge
Bedrooms Stratford-
All bedrooms contain bunk beds and Upon-Avon
can accommodate between two and six
students. Every room also has a wardrobe,
Luton Stansted
chest of drawers and chair. Please note:
towels and hair dryers are not provided..
Oxford
Bathrooms
Shared showers and toilet facilities,
St Albans
which are situated at convenient points Heathrow St Pancras
throughout the accommodation. Ebbsfleet
Windsor
Housekeeping London
Bedrooms and bathrooms are cleaned regularly.
Fresh bed linen is provided every week. Gatwick
Meals
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner are
served at the school and a packed lunch is
provided on study tours). As well as a variety
of global cuisines, students will experience Supervision
traditional British meals such as roast School team available 24 hours a day, all week
dinners and fish and chips. Houseparents responsible for student welfare
Houseparents available for support and advice
Laundry at any time
Free laundry service for machine washable Staff:Student ratio is at least 1:6 Maximum
clothes once a week. Bell cannot take All onsite staff are police checked Capacity
responsibility for any items lost or damaged
150
during the laundry process.
Pocket Money Local Area Information
£100 per week (recommendation)..
London Colney students
Electricity Population 7,700 available at
Shops a 15-min walk away
220-240V, 50Hz AC. UK-type 3-pin plugs
Large retail park and supermarket 5 mins away
St Albans
are used.
St Albans is 15-min drive from many places of
historic interest
Curfew St Albans school is 10-min drive from Radlett
Lights are switched off between 22:30 and train station - providing fast links to London
23:00. Students are not allowed outside the
school site without supervision.
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