Young Learners
NCUK Pre-University Summer Programme Manchester
Peel Park Quarter, Campus Living Villages, University Road, Salford M5 4NJ
This 13 night programme is ideal for students who are interested to study at university in the UK in the future, as students will get a taster of university life through campus visits and interactive and engaging academic seminars. Start dates: 19 July (13 night programme)
Residential programme: Full board 1 full day of activities Several university visits with immersive sessions
Arrival day: Sunday Age range: 15-17
Student Welfare • Staff: Student class supervision ratio 1:15
Accommodation: King Single en-suite rooms Private, security-staffed keyswipe entry/exit Communal areas in residential "flats" Free laundry service Wi-Fi throughout
Capacity: 30 students Nearest airport: Manchester Airport: 25 minutes
• Unaccompanied minor service • Airport meet and greet • Classes allocated according to age and level • Teachers hold DELTA or equivalent qualifications • Police background checks on all staff
University visits
Insight to university culture
Academic skills development
Engaging evening activities
Modern university campus
King single en-suite bedrooms
Exposure to UK Universities
Wi-Fi available
• Mentor for individuals
Understanding the UK Education System
Distances
Miles
Manchester Airport
9
Liverpool
30
Sheffield
35
TOP NATIONALITIES China Italy
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
MANCHESTER
France
LIVERPOOL Manchester
SHEFFIELD
Spain Brazil Russia
Learning information Maximum class size: 15
Course Details
Multi-national classes End-of-course certificate
NCUK TASTER AND ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAMME 18 hours/week The programme is designed to prepare students for access to the very best of British university education, developing their skills in problem solving, critical thinking, creativity and leadership. Our goal is to maximise each student's potential and to help them achieve academic excellence. We will inspire them and set them on the road to success.
Emergency Contacts LOCAL DOCTOR
Doctorcall Manchester (private) 0344 257 0346
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Salford Royal (A&E) 0161 789 7373
LOCAL DENTIST
BUPA dental care Manchester (private) 0161 834 2627
Accommodation & Menu ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
MENU OPTIONS
• King Single en-suite rooms
Breakfast Selection of hot items including meat and vegetarian options, as well as cereals, toast, yoghurt, juices and fruit.
• Private, security-staffed keyswipe entry/exit • Communal areas in residential "flats" • Free laundry service • Wi-Fi throughout
Lunch Four weekday choices of hot and cold food options, including meat and vegetarian dishes, pasta and rice, plus a self-serve salad bar. Packed lunch option on weekends. Evening Daily changing menu, offering main meal and dessert, with a self-serve salad bar. East Asian cuisine offered alongside Western dishes.
Activities & Schedule ACTIVITIES
SAMPLE EXCURSIONS
Activities include University visits, sports evening, a trip to Salford Quays, team building games, movie nights, debate clubs, quiz night, bowling and much more.
Manchester A full day exploring the city of Manchester, the thriving capital of the North. Students will love the vibrant mix of sport, music and culture.
SAMPLE TIMETABLE Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Welcome Talk and Induction
Academic Skills: Critical listening
Academic Life: Career choices
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Academic Life: University lifestyle
Academic Skills: Writing a Personal Statement I
8.00
9.00 11.00
Break
11.30 Arrivals Day
12:30
Academic Life: University education in the UK
Academic Skills: Effective note taking Lunch
14.00 University Visit: University of Salford
16.00
Break Academic Skills: Referencing, Paraphrasing and Plagiarism
University Visit: University of Manchester
Academic Skills: Interview Skills
Academic Skills: UK Universities and their courses
18:00
Dinner Get to know you activities
Building Challenge
Teambuilding Games
Sports Night
21.00
In House
22.30
Lights Out
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Leeds Beckett University & University of Leeds
Wednesday
Academic Life: Industries of the future
Academic Skills: Writing a Personal Statement II
Lunch
University Visit: Liverpool John Moores University
University Visit: Manchester Metropolitan University
Salford Quays
University Challenge
Music Night
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Academic Life: Mental health & self-care
Academic Skills: Academic Presentation I
Break
16.30
19.30
Full day excursion:
8.00
9.00
Academic Skills: Essay Writing I
11.00
Break
11.30 Full day excursion:
12:30
Exploring Manchester
14.00
Full day excursion: Sheffield Hallam University & University of Sheffield
16.00
Academic Skills: Essay Writing II Lunch Academic Life: Time Management
Full day excursion: University of Birmingham & Aston University
Break
18:00
Academic Skills: Academic Presentation II
Lunch Academic Life: UCAS applications and clearing process I
Academic Skills: Debating and academic discussions
Departure Day
Break
Academic Life: Independent Studying
16.30
19.30
Break Academic Life: Coping with exams
Academic Life: UCAS applications and clearing process II
Graduation Ceremony
Minute to Win it
Bowling Night
Dinner Dead Poet’s Society Movie Night
Debate Club
Egg Drop
Quiz Night
21.00
In House
22.30
Lights Out
Sample timetable subject to change
CONTACT US Tel: 01273 007142 young.learners@british-study.com www.british-study.com
Music Night