Junior Course Prospectus 2017 UK USA CANADA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND SWITZERLAND FRANCE
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Junior Courses Our Junior courses are ideal for all young people eager to develop their language skills while benefiting from an exciting variety of cultural and social activities. We offer these courses for groups at every LSI school year-round. We accept individual students in our schools in the UK, USA and Canada in the summer and winter. For more details see our Junior Centre pages (pages 3–11).
Why LSI? • E xciting city locations with much for students to learn about and enjoy both in and out of class • Experienced teachers, qualified to teach English as a foreign language and experienced with children • Communicative teaching methods involving lively, real life situations • Varied social activity programmes including sports and cultural excursions giving children a fantastic opportunity to mix with other nationalities and learn about the host country and its customs while having fun and making new friends • Experienced social activity leaders responsible for organising and accompanying all activities and excursions • Full day weekend excursions • E xtensive supervision and welfare providing individual care and attention to each student. Throughout the programme, all students are fully supervised by qualified and experienced teachers and staff
“My teacher besides being competent and friendly, helped me practice and improve my English. I really felt at home. I had happy days and it was an experience that I won’t forget. I really recommend it to everyone! ” MAITE ATAIDE ADAM
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Student Welfare
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Student Welfare
STUDENT WELFARE p1
The safety and well-being of students in our care is our top priority. All LSI centres work with local and national agencies to ensure that we maintain the highest industry standards in safeguarding and child safety.
CENTRE LOCATIONS p2 GROUP ONLY JUNIOR CENTRES p2 JUNIOR CENTRES LONDON HAMPSTEAD p3 CAMBRIDGE p4 BRIGHTON p5 NEW YORK p6 BOSTON p7 SAN DIEGO p8 SAN FRANCISCO/BERKELEY p9 TORONTO p10 VANCOUVER p11
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Students are supervised both in the classroom and on social activities. School staff are available to both students and parents at all times. LSI also provides trained welfare officers in all our schools to offer any additional support required by the students. Security is also a priority when selecting the right kind of accommodation for our Junior students. LSI homestays are carefully selected and regularly visited by a trained member of staff, while our student residences provide 24 hour supervision. For more details of the student welfare services we provide at each English for Juniors centre, please refer to the relevant centre page.
FAMILY PROGRAMME p12 JUNIOR COURSE PRICES p13
good, “I learnt a lot and had very fun teachers. I met students d from many other countries an I.” had a really good time at LS MARIA JORDA GIRONES,
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Group Only Junior Centres
Group Only Junior Centres All our LSI language centres offer year-round language courses for juniors to closed groups. Study French in Paris, German in Zurich or English in Auckland, the choice is yours. Our courses all include morning language classes, full board accommodation, afternoon activities and full day excursions. Each group is required to travel with a group leader. Check with individual schools for details of age ranges, minimum group numbers and discounted/waived fees for group leaders.
Paris
Brisbane
Our Junior courses are run from our bright new school premises located in the historic and cultural centre of Paris. We offer residential accommodation close to the school. LSI Paris requires a minimum of 15 students per group and early booking is advisable to reserve the residence.
Based in the centre of Brisbane, our school provides a cosy, friendly environment for our young learners. The centre accepts bookings from groups of 15 or more students and can arrange both homestay and residential accommodation.
Our afternoon activities can be tailored made but popular excursions include day trips to Disneyland Paris, the Eiffel Tower and the City of Science and Industry.
Usual activities on our juniors course include trips to the zoo, boat trips and museum visits, but the school is also able to custom make programmes for groups. Auckland
Zurich Junior courses are run in a renovated period building located in the trendy Seefeld area of Zurich. We offer residential accommodation at the youth hostel across the lake. LSI Zurich requires a minimum of 6 students per group and early booking is advisable to reserve the accommodation. We have a selection of afternoon activities to choose from but popular excursions include trips to the Uetliberg, Masoala Rain Forest and Rheinfall or exploring the city by bike. A day trip to Europa Park can be organised at the weekend.
Situated right in the heart of the city and next to Myers Park, our centre is a bright and welcoming place to study. The school accepts group bookings of 15 or more students. Homestay accommodation is provided with a minimum of two students being placed with each host family. Sample activities and excursions include surfing at Muriwai, horse riding, ferry trips, ten pin bowling and a trip up Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower.
Centre Locations
Cambridge UNITED KINGDOM
London Hampstead Vancouver, Canada Toronto, Canada
Zurich, Switzerland
Boston, USA
San Francisco/Berkeley
Brighton
Paris, France New York, USA
San Diego, USA
Brisbane, Australia
Auckland, New Zealand
ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
London Hampstead
3
English for Juniors 7–11 years & 12–17 years
London Hampstead The Location
Accommodation
LSI London Hampstead is located in the heart of Hampstead Village, a leafy and prosperous suburb close to central London. Our school is situated on a picturesque residential street providing a quiet, safe place to study, yet we are just 15 minutes from Oxford St and the city centre by Underground, perfectly placed to enjoy all the attractions of London.
Homestay for ages 12–17 years Our homestay families are carefully selected, monitored and visited regularly by our accommodation officer. Homestays offer students the opportunity to learn more about British culture while they study English. Under-16s may be placed with students who speak the same language as them so they can travel to and from school together more easily and feel more at home. Please note that in accordance with UK law, 12–15 year olds can only stay in a homestay for a maximum of 4 weeks.
The School For older juniors (12–17 years), the course combines English tuition in the mornings with a fun and varied programme of activities and excursions in the afternoons, allowing students to improve their English both in and out of the classroom. For younger juniors (7–11 years) we offer morning, mixed ability, English classes only and a parent or nominated guardian will be required to drop off and pick up their children at the start and end of morning classes. Our beautiful school building also houses some of our adult classes (ages 16+), so juniors who come with a parent or older sibling can study in the same building as part of our Family Programme (See page 12 for details). • 20 x 50 minute lessons per week (16.7 hours) • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities/Saturday excursions* • Full board accommodation in twin room homestay* • Max. 16 students per class • Insurance included Featuring: • Computer room/lounge with WiFi • Garden • Nearby shops and cafes
Facilities include: • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Good, reliable transport links Accommodation for ages 7–11 years For our younger juniors, we can point you in the direction of accommodation options. Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 9:00pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity or their parents have specified a different time. Valuables such as passports and airline tickets may be left with the centre manager on the student’s first morning in class, to be kept securely locked in the school. Phone cards are available for purchase at the school for discounted international phone calls. Public transport costs are not included in the course fees. We advise students to buy an Oyster card. Medical insurance is included in the price. Details will be sent along with accommodation confirmation upon receipt of full payment and granting of any necessary visas.
Course Prices and Start Dates Please refer to page 13.
lessons were great, “I enjoyed my time very much in London. The positive. My host the teachers were all very nice, friendly and ent family made me feel at home from the mom I arrived. I know I’ll be back next year!” MARW IN TURK I, AUST RIA
Sample week on the English for Juniors Programme at LSI London Hampstead Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Arrival or free day
Welcome and placement test
Grammar, vocabulary skills, pronunciation
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departure Day or Full Day Trip to Greenwich /River Thames Cruise
Break Time Project Work & Skills Development Packed Lunch Shopping at Camden Market
The National Gallery
Dinner with Host Family * For ages 12–17 years only
West End Musical
Saturday
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Madame Tussauds
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ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
Cambridge
English for Juniors 12–17 years
Cambridge The Location
Accommodation
Cambridge is the perfect place for young people to study, combining a fun and vibrant atmosphere with a tradition for learning and study. Cambridge itself is ideally placed for exploring the best that the UK has to offer, with London only 50 minutes away by train and the beautiful Norfolk coastline only one hour in the other direction.
Homestay Twin room host family accommodation is available with one of our warm and welcoming families around the city. All of the rooms offer a desk, chair and free laundry service. Breakfast and evening meals are included and a packed lunch will be provided for trips.
The School
Please note that in accordance with UK law, 12–15 year olds can only stay in a homestay for a maximum of 4 weeks.
The LSI Cambridge Course for juniors is situated in a central area within walking distance of the train station and both the historic and commercial city centre. The social programme takes full advantage of all the city has to offer, from the world famous museums and botanical gardens of Cambridge University to laser quest and cinema. • 20 x 50 minute lessons per week (16.7 hours) • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities/Saturday excursions • Full board accommodation in twin room homestay • Max. 16 students per class • Insurance included Featuring: • International atmosphere • Inspirational university town setting • Close to shops and cafes
Facilities include: • Breakfast and evening meals provided • Packed lunches provided for full day excursions • Towels and bed linen provided Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 9:00pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity or their parents have specified a different time. This helps us to ensure that your child will be as safe as possible with us during their stay. Valuables such as passports and airlines tickets can be left with the centre manager on the first day for safekeeping. Medical insurance is included in the price. Details will be sent along with accommodation confirmation upon receipt of full payment and granting of any necessary visas.
Course Prices and Start Dates Please refer to page 13.
“I found the school really good, LSI teache rs are brilliant. Everybody is happy and ready to help you. I’ll miss everybody and I think I’ll come her e again!” JULI A DAW IDOW SKA, POLA ND
Sample week on the English for Juniors Programme at LSI Cambridge Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Arrival or free day
Welcome and placement test
Grammar, vocabulary & skills
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Day trip to London
Break Time Induction and first lesson
Project Work & Video Diary
Lunch Historical walking tour Dinner
Punting on the river Trip to Fitzwilliam Museum
Saturday
Sports afternoon
Trip to Mount Fitchett Castle
ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
Brighton
5
English for Juniors 12–17 years
Brighton The Location
Accommodation
A magnet for young people from around the world, the lively seaside town of Brighton with it beaches, pier, fun fairs and many local festivals is the perfect choice for our junior programme. Brighton is ideally located for exploring the best of the UK with London just a 50 minute train journey away.
Homestay Twin room host family accommodation is available with one of our warm and welcoming families around the city. All of the rooms offer a desk, chair and free laundry service. Breakfast and evening meals are included and a packed lunch will be provided for trips.
The School
Please note that in accordance with UK law, 12–15 year olds can only stay in a homestay for a maximum of 4 weeks.
Our school is located in a quiet street close to shops, cafes, leisure centre and the beach. Combining structured morning classes with stimulating afternoon activities, there will be ample opportunity to improve your English whilst making friends with an international array of fellow students. Organised weekend excursions are also included as part of this popular course. • 20 x 50 minute lessons per week (16.7 hours) • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities/Saturday excursions • Full board accommodation in twin room homestay • Max. 16 students per class • Insurance included Featuring: • Computer room/lounge with WiFi • Garden • International atmosphere
Facilities include: • Breakfast and evening meals provided • Packed lunches provided for full day excursions • Towels and bed linen provided Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 9:00pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity or their parents have specified a different time. This helps us to ensure that your child will be as safe as possible with us during their stay. Valuables such as passports and airlines tickets can be left with the centre manager on the first day for safekeeping. Medical insurance is included in the price. Details will be sent along with accommodation confirmation upon receipt of full payment and granting of any necessary visas.
Course Prices and Start Dates Please refer to page 13.
Sample week on the English for Juniors Programme at Brighton Sunday Arrival or free day
Monday Welcome and placement test
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Grammar, vocabulary skills, pronunciation
Friday
Break Time Induction and first lesson
Project Work
Packed lunch Brighton Aquarium
Games & sports afternoon
Dinner with Host Family
Visit Brighton Pavilion
Shopping in the Lanes
Brighton Pier
Saturday Departure day or day trip to London
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ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
New York
English for Juniors 13–17 years
New York The Location
Accommodation
New York is truly one of the world’s great cities. World-famous attractions including Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are just the beginning of what is guaranteed to be an amazing experience in this exciting and inspiring metropolis.
Residence The halls of residence offer a safe and secure environment for our students. The residence is modern and comfortable. Students will be placed in shared suites, consisting of two or three rooms each accommodating two or three students with a shared bathroom in each suite.
The School The programme is based on the campus of a private college just north of the city, just 45 minutes from midtown Manhattan. The course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities in the afternoons and at weekends, taking in the best of the Big Apple. • 15 lessons per week • Elementary to Upper Intermediate levels • Afternoon activities/weekend excursions • Full board residential accommodation in shared room • Max. 16 students per class
Facilities include: • Self-service cafeteria • Vending machines • Provision of towels and bed linen • Bedrooms cleaned weekly and communal areas cleaned daily • Public telephone facilities • Coin-operated laundry • Common room on each floor • 24 hour security Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 10pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity. Students are not allowed to leave the campus unaccompanied at any time. Valuables such as passports and airline tickets may be left with the centre manager on the student’s first morning, to be kept securely locked in the school.
Featuring: • Student lounge with kitchen and WiFi • Modern classrooms with projectors • Accommodation and classes on-campus • Indoor gym • Playing fields • Beautiful park across from campus
Insurance is required for this programme. LSI New York offers insurance at $25 per week.
Course Prices and Start Dates Please refer to page 13.
Sample week on the English for Juniors Programme at LSI New York Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Arrival or free day
Welcome and placement test
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Trip to the Statue of Liberty
Break Time Induction and first lesson
Saturday
Project Work
Lunch Downtown Tour
Museum of Natural History
Games and sports afternoon
Empire State Building
Central Park
Circle Line cruise
Film night
Yankees Baseball game
All-ages club
Film night
ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
Boston
7
English for Juniors 12–17 years
Boston The Location
Accommodation
One of America’s oldest cities, Boston is located on the Atlantic coast along the Charles River and Boston Harbour. This cultural, and educational centre of the East Coast features attractions such as the Freedom Trail and Quincy Marketplace. Boston Public Garden, Newbury Street, Harvard Square and Fenway Park are just a few of the other famous sites you’ll find in this beautiful and historic city.
Homestay Our homestay families are carefully selected, monitored and visited regularly by our accommodation officer. Homestays offer students the opportunity to learn more about American culture while they study English. Facilities include: • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Good, reliable transport links
The School Our school in Boston is situated in a commercial brownstone building on the borders of Chinatown and the Theatre and Financial Districts. The course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities in the afternoons and at weekends, enjoying all that the Boston area has to offer.
Residence Subject to availability, LSI Boston offers residence accommodation to chaperoned groups only. Students must have a minimum age of 13 years old.
• 15 lessons per week • Elementary to Upper Intermediate levels • Afternoon activities/weekend excursions • Full board homestay accommodation in shared room • 12 year olds are only accepted in a chaperoned group or if accompanied by their parents • Max. 16 students per class
Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 10pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity. Valuables such as passports and airline tickets may be left with the centre manager on the student’s first morning, to be kept securely locked in the school. Insurance is required for this programme. LSI Boston offers insurance at $25 per week.
Featuring: • Computer lounge & WiFi throughout the school • Student resource library • Student microwave & refrigerator • Furnished roof deck Course Prices and Start Dates Please refer to page 13.
ences in cultures “The teachers respect differ conversation and are open to all kinds of of thinking topics. They changed my way er.” about Americans for the bett ELM A CAU SE VIC , BO SN IA
Sample week on the English for Juniors Programme at LSI Boston Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Arrival or free day
Welcome and placement test
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Visit to the New England Aquarium
Break Time Induction and first lesson
Project Work
Lunch Boston city tour
Red Sox baseball game
Games and sports afternoon
Saturday
Shopping on Newbury Street
Picnic at Boston Common
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ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
San Diego
English for Juniors 7–11 years* & 12–17 years
San Diego The Location
Accommodation
San Diego is a beautiful coastal town in Southern California. Year-round perfect weather, miles of beaches, breathtaking mountains and spectacular deserts within easy reach of the city all combine to make San Diego one of the USA’s best vacation destinations. This easy-going city is packed with things to see and do, making it one of the friendliest and most fun places for kids and teenagers to study English in the USA.
Homestay Our homestay families are carefully selected, monitored and visited regularly by our accommodation officer. Homestays offer students the opportunity to learn more about American culture while they study English. Facilities include: • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Good, reliable transport links
The School The programme is based at our central LSI school. For older juniors (12–17 years), the course includes English tuition in the mornings and a variety of activities in the afternoons and at weekends. For younger juniors (7–11 years) we offer morning English classes in mixed ability classes.
Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 10pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity. Valuables such as passports and airline tickets may be left with the centre manager on the student’s first morning, to be kept securely locked in the school.
• 15 lessons per week • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities/weekly excursions • Full board homestay accommodation in shared room • Students aged 7–11 can only study with parents or guardians as part of the Family Programme (see page 12) • 12 year olds are only accepted in a chaperoned group or if accompanied by their parents • Max. 16 students per class
Insurance is required for this programme. LSI San Diego offers insurance at $25 per week.
Featuring: • Modern classrooms with projectors • Computer lounge with WiFi • Student library Course Prices and Start Dates Please refer to page 13.
e 21 day “ Thank you for giving me such an awesom journey on the LSI San Diego English for Juniors programme .” DOM INGO CHAN G, TAIW AN
Sample week on the English for Juniors Programme at LSI San Diego Sunday Arrival or free day
Monday Welcome and placement test
Tuesday Wednesday Grammar, vocabulary skills
Thursday
Friday
Old Town Mexican village
Beach volleyball
Break Time Induction and first lesson
Project Work
Lunch City tour
San Diego Zoo
* Please enquire about options for children under 7
Games and sports afternoon
Saturday Trip to Balboa Park
ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
San Francisco/Berkeley
9
English for Juniors 7–11 years & 12–17 years
San Francisco/Berkeley The Location
Accommodation
Berkeley is a friendly and vibrant college town in the East Bay, just half an hour by public transport from all the major attractions of San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area. The city is known for its lively arts community, a thriving cultural scene and its many green spaces, as well as being home to UC Berkeley, America’s premier public university.
Homestay Our homestay families are carefully selected, monitored and visited regularly by our accommodation officer. Homestays offer students the opportunity to learn more about American culture while they study English.
The School The programme is based at our friendly and well-equipped school in the heart of downtown, just one block from the university campus and close to the eclectic shops and cafes of Telegraph Avenue. For older juniors (12–17 years) the course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities and excursions in the afternoons. For younger juniors (7–11 years) we offer morning English classes in mixed ability classes. • 15 lessons per week • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities/weekly excursions • Full board homestay accommodation in shared room • Students aged 7–11 can only study with parents or guardians as part of the Family Programme (see page 12) • 12 year olds are only accepted in a chaperoned group or if accompanied by their parents • Max. 16 students per class
Facilities include: • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Good, reliable transport links Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 10pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity. Valuables such as passports and airline tickets may be left with the centre manager on the student’s first morning, to be kept securely locked in the school. Insurance is required for this programme. LSI San Francisco/Berkeley offers insurance at $25 per week.
Featuring: • Modern classrooms with projectors • Student kitchen and lunchroom • Computer lounge with WiFi • Nearby shops and cafes Course Prices and Start Dates Please refer to page 13.
Sample week on the English for Juniors Programme at LSI San Francisco/Berkeley Sunday Arrival or free day
Monday Welcome and placement test
Tuesday Wednesday Grammar, vocabulary skills
Thursday
Friday
Shopping on Telegraph Avenue
BBQ in the park
Break Time Induction and first lesson
Project Work
Lunch San Francisco city tour
Giants or A’s baseball game
Games and sports afternoon
Saturday Alcatraz Tour
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ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
Toronto
English for Juniors 7–11 years & 12–17 years
Toronto The Location
Accommodation
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and one of its most vibrant and dynamic. It boasts many attractions offering a rich learning experience to young students, while also remaining an exceptionally safe city with excellent public transport facilities and world-class shopping, restaurants and cafes.
Homestay Our homestay families are carefully selected, monitored and visited regularly by our accommodation officer. Homestays offer students the opportunity to learn more about Canadian culture while they study English.
The School
Facilities include: • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Good, reliable transport links
For older juniors (12–17 years), the programme is based at our fun, friendly and caring school in the charming residential neighbourhood of Rosedale, close to the city centre. For younger juniors (7–11 years) the course is run at a day camp just a short subway journey away from the school. The course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities and excursions in the afternoons. For children under 13, a parent or nominated guardian will be required to drop off and pick up their children from the school or day camp. • 20 x 50 minute lessons per week • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon and weekend activities/excursions# • For students aged 13–17 years, full board accommodation in twin room homestay OR single room residential accommodation (summer only) • For 7–12 year olds, full board homestay accommodation only accompanied by parent or guardian in the homestay • Max. 16 students per class Featuring: • Computer lounge with WiFi • Modern classrooms with projectors • Student library • Student kitchen and lunchroom • LSI movie afternoons including free popcorn Course Prices and Start Dates Please refer to page 13.
Residence (Summer only) Students must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or group leader. The residences are comfortable and modern. Facilities include: • Vending machines • Provision of towels and bed linen • Full housekeeping service with bedrooms cleaned weekly • On-site cafeteria and packed lunches • Public telephone facilities • Swipe card access • Coin-operated laundry • Supervised internet access • 24 hour security • Phone cards and stamps sold at reception • Kitchenette and fridge • Wash basins in all bedrooms Student Welfare For students under the age of 18 travelling without a parent or guardian and coming from countries requiring visas to enter Canada, Canadian embassies may require custodianship forms. LSI offers custodianship services for CD$100 per student. Students are required to respect a 10pm curfew. Insurance is available on request at CD$15 per week.
Sample week on the English for Juniors Programme at LSI Toronto Sunday Arrival or free day
Monday Welcome and placement test
Tuesday Wednesday Grammar, vocabulary skills
Thursday
Friday
Toronto Zoo
Games and sports afternoon
Break Time Induction and first lesson
Project Work
Lunch CN Tower
Games and sports afternoon
Casa Loma visit
# Weekend excursions included for the older juniors (12–17 years) only.
Saturday Trip to Niagara Falls
ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
Vancouver
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English for Juniors 12–17 years
Vancouver The Location
Accommodation
Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada. It is Canada’s third largest city and is one of the world’s most beautiful and safe cities. Vancouver is very multi-cultural, with people living happy lives with others from all over the world. Located between the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful Coast Mountains this modern, clean city offers a rich variety of attractions for people of all ages. The transportation system is very efficient and the international restaurants are excellent.
Homestay Our homestay families have been working with LSI Vancouver for many years. They have been carefully selected and monitored, and our Student Services Coordinator visits every home annually to make sure everything is perfect. All families have passed criminal record checks to ensure student safety. Host families speak English in the home so that students can practise English and learn more about Canadian and international culture.
The School
Facilities include: • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Good, reliable transport links
LSI Vancouver is a smaller, caring school that has been welcoming students from around the world since 1993. We are located in the heart of downtown just minutes away from great shopping and restaurants. Our English for Juniors programme schedule has the students studying in groups of similar age studying together in the mornings and enjoying a variety of fun activities in the afternoons. • 20 x 50 minute lessons per week • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon and weekend activities/excursions • Full board accommodation in twin room homestay. • 12 year olds accepted only when accompanied by parents on our Family Programme • Max. 16 students per class
Student Welfare For students under the age of 18 travelling without a parent or guardian and coming from countries requiring visas to enter Canada, Canadian embassies may require custodianship forms. LSI offers custodianship services for CD$50 per student. Students are required to respect a 10pm curfew. Insurance is available on request at CD$15 per week.
Featuring: • New computer room with WiFi • Modern bright classrooms with large windows and computers and TVs • Student library • Modern building with excellent security • Kitchen facilities: microwaves, refrigerators, etc. Course Prices and Start Dates Please refer to page 13.
Sample week on the English for Juniors Programme at LSI Vancouver Sunday Arrival or free day
Monday Welcome, testing and first lesson
Tuesday Wednesday Grammar, vocabulary skills
Thursday
Friday
Ice Skating
Games and sports afternoon
Science World
Break Time Project Work Lunch Harbour Centre
Aquarium
Saturday Trip to Whistler
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Family Programme
Family Programme Designed for parents who wish to combine a family holiday with their English studies, the LSI Family Programme allows parents to choose from a wide selection of adult courses while their children follow one of LSI’s specialised English programmes for juniors. Classroom activities and teaching methods are specially adapted to suit both adults and children, ensuring that the whole family will have fun while learning. This programme is offered at London Hampstead, Brighton, Cambridge, Vancouver, Toronto, New York, San Francisco/Berkeley, Boston and San Diego. LSI Family Programme for Younger Juniors (7–11 years) In addition, for younger students (7–11 years), LSI runs the family programme at San Diego, San Francisco/Berkeley, Toronto and London Hampstead. At London Hampstead, San Francisco/ Berkeley and San Diego the adults and children study in the same building. In Toronto, the younger juniors attend our summer camp, only a short train journey from the main school. Depending on the family size and availability LSI can organise accommodation with either a host family or in apartments.
Our centre in San Diego also offers an on-site child care option for children under 7 years of age with qualified teachers who will provide ageappropriate lessons, activities, and crafts in a fun and nurturing environment. The younger children may also accompany their siblings and parents on activities and excursions, such as the San Diego Children’s Museum, Balboa Park, and San Diego Zoo. San Diego, San Francisco/Berkeley and London Hampstead offer the junior programme on a course only basis but San Diego can also organise an activity package on request. The Toronto programme includes English classes, leisure activities and homestay accommodation (see page opposite for prices). Prices – Course only London Hampstead (summer)
235
San Diego & San Francisco/Berkeley (summer)
375
San Diego & San Francisco/Berkeley (winter)
355
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Junior Course Prices
Junior Course Prices London Hampstead p3
UK£
Registration fee
70
Programme plus full board homestay in twin room accommodation (for ages 12–17 years only):
(p/wk)
6252
In summer
US$
Toronto p10 $CD
150
Registration fee
(p/wk)
Shared room
1470
In winter
935
6552
On arrival
150
In summer
985
(p/wk)
Round trip
290
Programme plus full board homestay accommodation (for 7–11 years):
235
Airport transfer required: Heathrow/London City (on arrival/round trip) 90/150 105/190
Insurance, p/wk
25
Start dates
Every Monday from Jun 19 to Jul 31 (course ends Aug 4). US$
Winter 2017: Every Monday 1 from Jan 3 to Feb 13 (course ends Feb 17). Summer 2017: Every Monday from Jun 12 to Aug 21 (course ends Aug 25). Winter 2018: Every Monday 1 from Jan 2 to Feb 12 (course ends Feb 16).
Registration fee
150
In addition to our published dates, for 12–17 year olds LSI London Hampstead accepts individual bookings all year round with a minimum of 4 students being required to run the course.
On arrival
110
Round trip
210
Programme plus full board shared room homestay accommodation 3:
(p/wk)
In summer
1100
Airport transfer required 4:
Maximum booking length for accommodation is 4 weeks for under 16s.
Insurance, p/wk
25
Start Dates
Every Monday from Jul 3 to Jul 24 (course ends Jul 28).
UK£
Registration fee
70
Programme plus full board homestay in twin room accommodation:
San Diego p8 US$ Registration fee
(p/wk)
150
(p/wk)
Summer only Programme plus single room in full board residential accommodation (for 13–17 years):
Boston p7
Start dates
Cambridge p4
130
Programme plus full board homestay in twin room accommodation (for ages 12–17 years only): (p/wk)
Airport transfer required 4:
English tuition only
Gatwick/Stansted/Luton (on arrival/round trip)
Registration fee Programme plus full board residential accommodation:
In winter Programme for ages 7-17 years
New York p6
985 (p/wk)
Summer only
1210
Airport transfers: On arrival
120
Round trip
240
Custodianship service available (if requested by Canadian Embassy) 100 Upon request: Insurance, p/wk
15
Start dates
Winter 2017: Every Monday 1 from Jan 3 to Feb 6 (course ends Feb 10). Groups only. Summer 2017: Every Monday 1 from Jul 4 to Aug 8 (course ends Aug 11). Winter 2018: Every Monday 1 from Jan 2 to Feb 5 (course ends Feb 9). Groups only. For 7–11 year olds, the day camp runs during the summer only from Jul 4 to Aug 11.
In winter
6002
Programme plus full board shared room homestay accommodation (for ages 12–17 years only):
In summer
6302
In winter
1045
Airport transfer required:
In summer
1100
Heathrow (on arrival/round trip) 145/205
Programme for ages 7-17 years 5
Gatwick (on arrival/round trip) 170/250
English tuition only (summer)
375
Programme plus full board homestay in twin room accommodation:
Stansted (on arrival/round trip) 85/110
English tuition only (winter)
355
In winter
935
Luton (on arrival/round trip) 95/125
Airport transfer required 4:
In summer
985
(p/wk)
(p/wk)
Vancouver p11 $CD Registration fee
130 (p/wk)
On arrival
110
Winter 2017: Every Monday 1 from Jan 3 to Feb 13 (course ends Feb 17). Summer 2017: Every Monday from Jun 26 to Jul 31 (course ends Aug 4). Winter 2018: Every Monday 1 from Jan 2 to Feb 12 (course ends Feb 16).
Round trip
210
On arrival
100
25
Round trip
190
For students aged 7–11 years, English tuition and activities package also available. Contact the school for prices.
Custodianship service available (if requested by Canadian Embassy) 50
Maximum booking length for accommodation is 4 weeks for under 16s.
Start dates
Insurance, p/wk
Start dates
Brighton p5
Insurance, p/wk
UK£
Registration fee Programme plus full board homestay in twin room accommodation:
70 (p/wk)
In summer
6302
Airport transfer required: Heathrow (on arrival/round trip) Gatwick (on arrival/round trip)
70/110
Upon request:
Winter 2017: Every Monday1 from Jan 3 to Feb 6 (course ends Feb 10). Summer 2017: Every Monday from Jun 26 to Jul 31 (course ends Aug 4). Winter 2018: Every Monday1 from Jan 2 to Feb 5 (course ends Feb 9).
Programme plus full board shared room homestay accommodation (for ages 12–17 years only):
150 (p/wk)
In winter
1045
Every Monday from Jul 3 to Jul 31 (course ends Aug 4).
In summer
1100
Maximum booking length for accommodation is 4 weeks for under 16s.
Programme for ages 7-17 years 5
Start dates
(p/wk)
English tuition only (summer)
375
English tuition only (winter)
355
Airport transfer required 4: On arrival
110
Round trip
210
Insurance, p/wk Start dates
Winter 2017: Every Monday 1 from Jan 3 to Feb 6 (course ends Feb 10). Summer 2017: Every Monday from Jun 26 to Jul 31 (course ends Aug 4). Winter 2018: Every Monday 1 from Jan 2 to Feb 5 (course ends Feb 9). here a public holiday falls on a Monday, the course will start on the Tuesday. W Insurance included. Residential accommodation may be available for chaperoned groups with students aged 13+.Details and pricing available upon request. 4 For unaccompanied minors prices available on request. 5 Students aged 7–11 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 1 2 3
15
Start dates
San Francisco/Berkeley p9 US$ Registration fee
140/240
Airport transfers:
25
Winter 2017: Every Monday 1 from Jan 3 to Feb 6 (course ends Feb 10). Groups only. Summer 2017: Every Monday 1 from Jul 4 to Aug 8 (course ends Aug 11). Winter 2018: Every Monday 1 from Jan 2 to Feb 5 (course ends Feb 9). Groups only.
LSI Family Programme p12 Prices on opposite page.
Additional course information Standard timetable: Arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday. Programme also available without accommodation as part of the LSI Family Programme at Toronto, Vancouver, Boston, San Diego, San Francisco/Berkeley, Cambridge, Brighton and London Hampstead.
Junior Courses for Groups In addition to our published start dates, all of our schools can accept groups for a variety of age ranges at various times throughout the year. Check with individual schools on the minimum number of students required to run the course and additional dates available. One group leader may accompany each group of 10–15 students for free (including transfers, accommodation and activities). Please check with individual schools as to the full group leader entitlements.
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LSI London Central 19–21 Ridgmount Street London WC1E 7AH Tel. +44 (0)207 467 6500 Email: lon@LSI.edu
LSI Berkeley 2015 Center Street Berkeley CA 94704 Tel. +1 510 841 4695 Fax. +1 510 841 3015 E-mail: ber@LSI.edu
LSI Vancouver Suite 101, 808 Nelson Street Vancouver B.C. V6Z 2H2 Tel. +1 604 683 7654 Fax. +1 604 683 7554 E-mail: van@LSI.edu
LSI Brisbane 93 Edward Street Brisbane QLD 4001 Tel. +61 (0)7 3221 6977 Fax. +61 (0)7 3221 6861 E-mail: bne@LSI.edu
LSI San Diego 1706 5th Avenue San Diego CA 92101 Tel. +1 619 234 2881 E-mail: san@LSI.edu
LSI Toronto Suite 210, 1055 Yonge Street Toronto ON M4W 2L2 Tel. +1 416 928 6888 Fax. +1 416 928 3388 E-mail: tor@LSI.edu
LSI London Hampstead 13 Lyndhurst Terrace London NW3 5QA Tel. +44 (0)207 794 8111 E-mail: ham@LSI.edu LSI Brighton 13 Ventnor Villas Brighton BN3 3DD Tel. +44 (0)1273 722 060 E-mail: bri@LSI.edu
LSI New York 40 Rector Street, 10th Floor, Suite 1000 New York NY 10006 Tel. +1 212 965 9940 E-mail: nyc@LSI.edu
LSI Paris 23 Rue du Renard 75004 Paris Tel. +33 (0)1 4260 5370 E-mail: par@LSI.edu
New Zealand LSI Auckland Level 1, 10–12 Scotia Place Auckland City Tel. +64 (0)9 303 3097 Fax. +64 (0)9 303 3497 E-mail: auc@LSI.edu
Switzerland LSI Zurich Kreuzstrasse 36 8008 Zurich Tel. +41 (0)44 251 5889 Fax. +41 (0)44 251 5805 E-mail: zur@LSI.edu
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LSI Cambridge 41 Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2DG Tel. +44 (0)1223 361 783 E-mail: cam@LSI.edu
LSI Boston 105 Beach Street Boston MA 02111 Tel. +1 617 542 3600 E-mail: bos@LSI.edu
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