Bradfield College - Young Learners by BSC Education

Young Learners

Bradfield College

Berkshire

Bradfield College, Bradfield, Berkshire RG7 6AU

Surrounded by stunning countryside and only a short journey from central London, Bradfield College is the ideal location for your stay with us. Start dates (all programmes): Spring: 27 Mar, 3, 10 April Summer: 10, 17, 24, 31 Jul, 7, 14 Aug

Accommodation: Single & twin, shared bathrooms English courses: General: 15 hours/week Intensive: 23 hours/week

Arrival/ Departure day: Sunday/ Sunday Minimum Duration: 1 week

English Plus: General English Plus Tennis (12 April programme will have 4 hours tennis)

Age range: 8–12 and 13–17 years

Content and Language Integrated Learning: Ready for GCSE (Spring only)

Capacity: Spring 90/ Summer 130

Nearest airport: London Heathrow – 35 miles

Residential programme: Full board 1 full day and 1 half day excursion Daily activities

Distances

Miles

London

Oxford

Heathrow Airport

Gatwick Airport

OXFORD

Bristol

Luton

Heathrow BRADFIELD COLLEGE

Stanstead

LONDON

Gatwick

TOP 6 NATIONALITIES KEY FEATURES

Indoor swimming pool

Large sports hall

Tennis centre, with additional outdoor courts

Two full-size, flood-lit artificial pitches

On-site theatre

WiFi available

China

France

Brazil

Italy

Spain

Russia

Course Details GENERAL ENGLISH

ENGLISH PLUS TENNIS*

15 hours/week We use a special short course syllabus which focuses on improving the core skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening through immersive activities and project work. Lessons are interactive and engaging, providing a natural platform for students to practise their English.

15 hours/week plus 6 hours/week Bradfield College has fantastic tennis facilities within their school campus. Our tennis option includes three afternoon sessions each week with students having structured tennis coaching by qualified Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) instructors.

Our aim is to improve students’ confidence as quickly as possible whilst encouraging the accurate production of language including grammar.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH 23 hours/week This course is designed for students who are determined to improve their English quickly and still enjoy most of the exciting social activities.

Learning information Maximum class size: 15 Multi-national classes Use of academic course book and additional materials Pre-course online placement test End of course certificate

*Students will need to bring appropriate footwear, (12 April programme will have 4 hours tennis)

READY FOR GCSE 23 hours/week This specialist programme is designed for students currently studying at a UK school preparing to take their GCSE exams. This three week programme focuses on specific GCSE subjects.

Student Welfare • Supervision ratio 1:15 • Unaccompanied minor service (extra cost) • Airport meet and greet • Classes allocated according to age and level • Teachers hold CELTA or equivalent qualifications • Police background checks on all staff • Mentor for individuals

Accommodation • Single and twin rooms, shared bathrooms (ratio 1:5)

• Wi-Fi throughout the campus

• Communal space in each house

• Meals are served at the College canteen

• Room furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair

• Refundable £50 damage deposit payable on site.

• Towels and Linen are provided

• Residential team available 24h a day

• Free laundry available in residence building

Menu Options Breakfast Full English cooked breakfast. Lunch Buffet style, two courses, 3 options including vegetarian/vegan choice and fresh fruit selection. Dinner Buffet style, two courses, 3 options including vegetarian/vegan choice and fresh fruit selection. Please let us know about any other dietary requirements before you arrive.

Activities & Excursions ACTIVITIES

SAMPLE EXCURSIONS

Indoor sports: Swimming, basketball, football, and tennis.

London Full-day excursion to London where students can enjoy sightseeing, shopping and discover famous landmarks. London Eye entrance included.

Outdoor sports: Football, volleyball and team games. Arts and crafts • Drama • Treasure hunts • Music • ‘Getting to know you‘ activities • Quiz night • Talent shows

Optional Excursions: Choose from Harry Potter Studio Tour, Liquid Leisure Park in Windsor, GoApe Adventures in Bracknell.

Oxford Full-day excursion to Oxford where students can enjoy sightseeing, shopping and discover famous landmarks. Oxford University visit included. Windsor Half-day excursion to Windsor. Entrance to Windsor castle included.

BSC Young Learners provide an enriching excursion program, where students will be given the opportunity to enjoy unsupervised time within some of the most culturally vibrant locations in their course town. Prior to each excursion students will receive clear instructions and guidance on how to stay safe in the allocated free time area. For more information, please refer to our website.

Young Learners

General & Intensive English

Perfect for students who want to improve their English, make new friends and discover the UK.

Our General English and Intensive English programmes give students confidence and accuracy when reading, writing, speaking and listening in English. Lessons involve a combination of project work and activities that provide a natural platform to practise English in different situations. Our aim is to provide a fun, engaging environment where students enjoy themselves while they learn. Course Outcomes

Course Aims

• Develop English language skills through practical activities

On completion of this course, students will:

• Be more confident in speaking English

• Have developed their creativity and problem- solving skills.

• End of course certificate with language level

• Have developed their language skills through practical activities and discussions. • Have a deeper understanding of the English culture. • Have experience working on projects in small groups. • Have improved their digital competency in the context of project work. • Be more confident in speaking English. • Have met and learned from English native-level speakers. • Have their English level assessed by the BSC level test. • Be a more independent learner and global citizen. • Have had a transformational learning experience and developed skills for life.

Soft Skills

BSC courses are designed to improve 'soft skills' – the key abilities employers look for, such as time management, communication skills and teamwork.

Experienced Teachers

Nationality Mix

All of our teachers are CELTA qualified or equivalent with years of experience supporting students.

In 2019 we welcomed students from over 85 countries. When Young Learners choose BSC they make friends from all over the world.

Key Facts

What's Included

Minimum level of English: A1/ Beginner

• English language tuition

Minimum Age: 8

• General English in the mornings, activities or intensive lessons in the afternoons

General English: 15 hours per week

• Leisure activities in evenings

Intensive English: 23 hours per week

• End of course certificate with language level

• Online pre-course level test

• One full day excursion, one half day excursion

Start dates: Spring: 27 Mar, 3, 10 April Summer: 10, 17, 24, 31 Jul, 7, 14 Aug Minimum Duration: 1 week

One week sample timetable Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

7.30

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Breakfast

9.00

General English

11.00

Break

General English

Lunch

Intensive English, Activities: sports, arts, drama

Break

Activities: sports, arts, drama

Football, Golf, Tennis or Paddleboarding

Mini Olympics

International Night

11.30 12.30 14.00

Student arrivals and activities at the college

16.00

Activities: sports, arts, drama

16.30

Rounders, Golf, Tennis or Archery

18.00 19.30 22.30

Saturday

Half Day Excursion to Windsor (includes entrance to Windsor Castle)

Full Day Excursion to Oxford with walking tour and college visit (optional punting)

Break

Dinner ‘Get to know you’ activities

Building Challenge

Fashion Show

Casino Night

Music night

Lights Out

Sample timetable, subject to change. Please note that half-day trips are based on a walking tour with the BSC YL team. Additional entrances can be purchased on site, subject to availability.

Young Learners

Ready for GCSE

Perfect for UK students preparing to take their GCSE exams

This specialist programme is designed for students currently studying at a UK school preparing to take their GCSE exams. This three week programme focuses on specific GCSE subjects combined with activities and excursions for students to meet friends from all around the world. By developing problem-solving and exam management skills students will finish the course feeling confident and prepared to take the GCSE exams. Course Outcomes

Course Aims

• Develop exam management skills

On completion of this course, students will:

• Focused learning for GCSE subjects

• Have developed their language skills through practical activities and discussions.

• Confidence in taking the GCSE exam

• Have developed their creativity and problem-solving skills. • Have developed their exam management skills • Have experience working on projects in small groups. • Have gained confidence in taking the GCSE exam. • Be more confident in speaking English proficiently. • Have met and learned from English native-level speakers. • Be a more independent learner and global citizen. • Have had a transformational learning experience and developed skills for life.

Small Class Sizes

These courses focus on small classes to ensure that students are given specialist attention and support.

Experienced Teachers

Nationality Mix

All of our teachers are CELTA qualified or equivalent with years of experience supporting students in preparing for an exam.

In 2019 we welcomed students from over 85 countries. When Young Learners choose BSC they make friends from all over the world

Key Facts

What's Included

Minimum level English: B2/ Intermediate

• Online pre-course level test

Minimum age: 15

• Lessons in the mornings, activities or intensive lessons in the afternoons

Student must be enrolled in a UK school

• Leisure Activities in evenings

Lessons: 23 hours per week

• One full day excursion, one half day excursion

• Tuition on exam skills and specific GCSE subjects.

• End of course attendance certificate

Course duration: 3 weeks Start date: 27 Mar

One week sample timetable Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

7.30

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Breakfast

9.00

Ready for GCSE

10.30

Break

Ready for GCSE

Lunch

Ready for GCSE

11.00 12.30 14.00

New student arrivals and activities at the college

16.00 16.30

Break

Activities: sports, arts, drama

Activities: swimming, arts, drama

18.00 19.30 22.00

Saturday

Half day trip to Windsor with walking tour and optional entrance to Windsor Castle

Ready for GCSE

Full day trip to London with walking tour & London Eye with optional additional of River Cruise

Break Activities: sports, arts, drama

Dinner ‘Get to know you’ activities

Building Challenge

Fashion Show

Murder Mystery Lights Out

Games night

International evening

Disco

Young Learners

English Plus Tennis

This is the ideal programme for students wanting to combine professional tennis coaching with English tuition

Our English plus Tennis course is open to boys and girls aged 8-17 of all tennis playing abilities. Students will receive General English in morning lessons for 15 hours per week with a great mixture of International students from other courses followed by expert tennis coaching sessions from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) for a further 15 hours in the afternoons.

Course Aims Course Outcomes

On completion of this course, students will:

• Improve general English skills

• Have developed their language skills through in class English lessons and practical tennis sessions.

• Learn and develop greater confidence playing tennis under the guidance of LTA Level 4 professional coaches

• Developed a greater confidence to follow instructions by trained professional tennis coaches.

• Be able to adapt to playing on different tennis surfaces such as clay courts, Indoor Plexipave courts and outdoor ‘hard’ courts • Develop an understanding of the fitness and required to become a professional tennis player

• Have a deeper understanding of the day-to-day life of a tennis player and the different tactics required to play on different surfaces. • Have experience working individually and in small groups. • Have a greater confidence playing tennis and progressed onto a playing ability. • Be more confident in speaking English. • Have met and learned from English native-level speakers. • Have their English level assessed by the BSC YL level test. • Become a more independent learner. • Have had a transformational learning experience.

Small Tennis Class Sizes These courses focus on small classes to ensure that students are given specialist attention and support from LTA, level 4 coaches.

Experienced Educators

All of our teachers are CELTA qualified and all of our tennis coaches are experienced to train beginners and experienced tennis players.

Nationality Mix

In 2019 we welcomed students from over 85 countries. When Young Learners choose BSC YL they make friends from all over the world.

Key Facts

What's Included

Minimum level of English: A1/ Beginner

• English language tuition • Pre-course online level test

Minimum age: 8 Lessons: 15 hours General English + 15 hours Tennis coaching sessions Start Dates: Spring: 27 Mar, 3, 10 April (April 12 programme has 4 hours of tennis) Summer: 10, 17, 24, 31 Jul, 7, 14 Aug)

• Coaching sessions begin with warm-up and stretching exercises, and cover a range of skills • Leisure activities in evenings • One full day excursion, one half day excursion • End of course certificate with language level

Minimum Duration: 1 week Facilities: 6 Clay courts, 3 indoor plexipave courts and 20 ‘hard’ courts. Courts are within a close proximity to boarding houses.

One Week Sample Timetable Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

7.30

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Breakfast

9.00

General English

11.00

Break

General English

Lunch

Tennis

16.00

Break

16.30

Tennis

11.30 12.30 14.00

New student arrivals and activities at the college

18.00 19.30 22.00

Saturday

Break Tennis

Tennis

Games night

International Night

Full day trip to London with walking tour & London Eye Optional additional - London River Cruise

Dinner ‘Get to know you’ activities

Building Challenge

Fashion Show

Murder Mystery

Disco

Lights Out

Sample timetable, subject to change. Please note that half-day trips are based on a walking tour with the BSC YL team. Additional entrances can be purchased on site, subject to availability.

GET IN TOUCH To enquire or book a course email

info@bscyounglearners.com