Millfield School by Xavier Jehl

Learn through adventure 2012 Millfield English Language Holiday Courses

Introduction Last year was a fantastic year in so many ways. Millfield has been a Trinity examination centre for many years but this was the first year it was also a Cambridge examination centre. The new Cambridge exam course was very popular and we will continue to offer the three week Cambridge exam course in 2012. Results were excellent for students taking both Cambridge and Trinity (100%) exams and these students now have an internationally recognised language certificate to go with all their memories of a great stay on a Millfield English Language Holiday Course. The Easter course was enjoyed by all the students who attended and will continue next year. The highlight for me last summer was ‘Millfield the Musical’, an idea which came to me late one evening during the course and which was developed by Stuart Whyte our social manager. Less than two weeks later the musical was performed by students and staff with singing, dancing and acting out the story of Paula and Vlad two fictional students on a Millfield summer course. The resulting performance was amazing with students and staff from all three campuses taking part and being watched and enjoyed by everyone else. If you haven’t seen our video wall on ‘The Zone’ please visit www.millfieldenterprises.com and see clips from the musical for yourself together with many other clips taken throughout the course by students and staff. Also on ‘The Zone’ you can see the photo wall and students can sign in to a secure messaging page. Many people have used our online booking service which offers quicker and easier enrolment. We are continuing to develop our website, so keep checking for further developments. 2012 will be a very exciting year and we are pleased to announce that the Russian Olympic swimming squad will be using the excellent sports facilities on campus prior to the Games. We have introduced a new course for this special year – English with Academy Athletics. Other new academies include, Fencing, Musical Theatre and Rugby. We are also pleased to say that we can again offer Early Bird weeks at Oxford, Millfield Prep School and for the first time at our Downside campus. I hope you enjoy looking through the brochure for 2012 and we look forward to welcoming you to one of our exciting campuses very soon.

Easter at Millfield 1 April – 15 April

12 –17 years (page 2)

‘Some of the best facilities in the UK’ Millfield School is set on a magnificent campus on the outskirts of Street, in the beautiful Somerset countryside.

Summer Early Bird Weeks Oxford 1 July – 8 July* 12 –17 years (page 4) *then free transfer to Millfield or Downside

Downside

1 July – 8 July

12 –17 years

Millfield Prep School Mark Greenow MSc, BA (Hons), PGCE, English UK Dip. ELT Management RSA Dip, TEFLA, RSA Cert. TEFL Director of Holiday Courses and Events

1 July – 8 July 6 –11 years

Millfield English Language Holiday Courses 2012 Summer at Millfield 8 July – 19 August Weeks 1 to 6 12 –17 years (page 5)

‘What an amazing campus!’ So many world-class facilities to enjoy, on one exceptional campus.

Summer at Downside 1 July – 5 August Early Bird Week plus weeks 1 to 4 then free possible transfer to Millfield 12 –17 years (page 19)

‘Inspirational’ Downside is located in Stratton-on-the-Fosse in magnificent buildings at the foot of the Mendip Hills and adjacent to the ancient Benedictine Monastery.

Summer at Millfield Prep School 1 July – 19 August Early Bird Week plus weeks 1 to 6 6 –11 years (page 27)

‘So much to do’

Millfield Prep School is located on the outskirts of Glastonbury at the foot of the National Trust monument, Glastonbury Tor.

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Easter at Millfield

12–17 years

For two weeks during the Easter holiday students can experience the usual Millfield mix of education, friendship and fun ■ ■ ■

15 hours of English tuition per week Assessment on entry Full social programme

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full day and one half day excursion per week options – Preparation for UK Schools or Sports & Recreation ■ Afternoon

Preparation for UK Schools An intensive academic course ■ ■ ■

Minimum age 13 years Further 8 hours academic tuition per week Subject lessons taught with focus on study skills

Sports & Recreation Participation in many different sports and activities

Typical activities can include: ■ Team

Games

■ Crafts ■ Aerobics

■ Archery

■ Dance

■ Football

■ Model

■ Swimming

■ Drama

■ Tennis

■ Art

Making

■ Music

… and many, many more

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Early Bird Week at Oxford

12–17 years

Start the Millfield experience with an Early Bird Week at Oxford before transferring to Millfield or Downside. Students will enjoy English language tuition, culture and fun in this beautiful and historic university city which has been attracting students from across Europe and beyond since the 13th century. ■

15 hours of English tuition during the week

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Assessment on entry

Afternoon Cultural Visits & Activities Activities can typically include: ■ ■ ■

World famous and magnificent university city Roman, Saxon, Medieval and Tudor heritage Outlet shopping village with designer shops

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Ashmolean Museum, Britain’s oldest public museum River punting Walking in Harry Potter’s footsteps

12–14 years 15–17 years

Millfield English Language Holiday Courses at

Millfield

The Millfield campus provides modern, stylish accommodation, set in beautiful grounds which include lakes, landscaped gardens, a sculpture trail, impressive buildings including the Meyer Theatre, Concert Hall and exceptional sporting facilities both indoors and out.

‘What an amazing campus!’

Sports Hall Swimming Pool Equestrian Centre Sports Fields Accommodation Classrooms Utilities/Offices Dining Hall

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English Language Tuition in the mornings ■ 23

hours of English language tuition per week with Preparation for UK Schools and Cambridge Examinations or ■ 15

hours of English language tuition per week with a choice of Academies or Sports & Recreation ■ A maximum of 12 students per class 6 Millfield Holiday Courses

■ Assessment

on entry students receive a course certificate and report ■ Highly motivated and qualified teachers ■ Trinity Examination available at the end of weeks 3 and 6 ■ Cambridge Examinations available on completion of weeks 1 to 3 ■ All

Afternoon options Courses at Millfield combine English tuition in the mornings with a choice of afternoon activities. Choose one course or mix and match one week at a time. Cambridge Examinations Preparation for UK Schools Sports & Recreation Academy Chess Academy Fashion Academy Basketball Academy Swimming Academy Golf Academy Tennis Academy Fine Art Academy Football Academy Badminton Academy Hockey Academy Squash Academy Riding Academy Tetrathlon Academy Dance Academy Fencing New Academy Cooking New Academy Rugby New Academy Musical Theatre New Academy Athletics New

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Cambridge Examinations Tuition, guidance and practice to sit this internationally recognised exam at Millfield ■ ■ ■

PET FCE CAE

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3 week course Testing and assessment pre-course and on arrival Exam taken at the end of week 3

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Preparation for UK Schools Ideal for older students with an intermediate level of English who wish to enter full time education in the UK ■ Academic

and/or intensive English depending on student ability and requirement

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Sports & Recreation Variety is the spice of life... ■ ■ ■ ■

Many activities to choose from Sporting activities to practise and enjoy Non-sporting activities are also offered Available weeks 1 to 6

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extra 8 hours English language tuition per week weeks 1 to 6

■ Available

Typical activities can include: ■ Team

■ Games ■ Aerobics ■ ■ Swimming ■ ■ Archery ■ ■ Athletics ■ ■ Dance ■ ■ Drama

Crafts Football Tennis Art Model Making Judo … and many, many more

Academy Chess Develop your mind with the sport of Kings and Queens ■ ■ ■

All aspects of the game Chess tactics Practical tips on end games

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Competitions Available weeks 1 to 2

Academy Fashion Design, model and learn about fashion trends ■ ■

Explore fashion through history Discover fashion styles that suit you

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Fashion catwalk Available weeks 1 to 6

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Academy Basketball When you want to be the best, the training has to be the best! ■ ■ ■

Indoor and outdoor facilities Team competitions Available week 5

Academy Swimming A high level of intensive training led by qualified coaches For good, competition and club swimmers ■ Tuition in all strokes ■ Programme can be tailored to individual needs ■

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50 metre pool ■ Available weeks 4 to 6

Academy Golf ‘There is no better place if you want to be a real golfer’ ■ ■ ■

Top quality tuition led by PGA coaches Three Millfield courses Driving range

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Local courses also used Available weeks 1 to 6

Academy Tennis Expert tuition to improve all aspects of your game ■ ■

Courses led by fully qualified LTA coaches 3 cushioned indoor courts, outdoor grass and hard courts

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For experienced players Available weeks 3 to 4

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Academy Fine Art ‘Art is a passion or it is nothing’ ■ ■ ■ ■

Full use of Millfield’s Fine Art Academy Modelling, sketching and painting Participate in an exhibition of students’ work Available weeks 1 to 6

Academy Football Learn to play the professional way Suitable for boys and girls of all abilities ■ Led by UEFA licensed coaches and members of the FA Coaches Association ■

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Skills practice e.g. dribbling, passing, shooting and tackling Available weeks 1 to 6

Academy Badminton Master a game requiring mental and physical agility, precision play, explosive power and delicate strokes ■ ■

Expert coaching Tactics of play

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Preparation for competitive play Available weeks 5 to 6

Academy Hockey Fast paced and tactical ■ ■ ■ ■

Expert coaching on water-based astro pitches Set piece play and team formations developed Preparation for competitive play Available weeks 1 to 2 & 5 to 6

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Academy Squash Squash with a serious purpose, a pathway to improve ■ ■

Previous squash experience essential Technique, fitness and matchplay

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Modern attractive Squash Centre Available week 5

Academy Riding At Millfield we strive to achieve the best combined equestrian and academic environment in Great Britain Expert tuition led by BHS qualified instructors Only for experienced riders who can walk, trot, canter and gallop ■

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Beginners are not accepted Indoor and outdoor arenas on campus Available weeks 1 to 6

Academy Tetrathlon Rise to the challenge – a course to test the best ■ ■ ■

Only for the fit and keen Air pistol shooting in the Indoor Range Swimming in the Olympic sized 50 metre pool

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Épée fencing in the Salle Running on the 400 metre running track Available weeks 1 to 3

Academy Dance ‘Poetry in motion’ Expert dance tuition ■ Excellent 400 seat theatre with flexible staging facilities ■ Purpose–built dance studio ■ Available weeks 1 to 6 ■

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Academy Fencing En garde! ■ ■ ■

Learn and develop skills in the ancient art of fencing Expert tuition from qualified coaches Purpose-built fencing salle

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Food preparation and presentation Nutritional and dietary advice Food etiquette Available weeks 1 to 6

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All equipment provided Available weeks 4 to 5

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Academy Cooking

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Academy Rugby Learn and play rugby in its homeland ■ ■ ■ ■

Expert tuition from experienced and qualified RFU coaches Exceptional and purpose-built training facilities Open to students of all abilities Available week 5

‘There’s no business like show business’ ■ ■ ■

Develop performance skills on stage Includes professional master classes Includes singing, acting and dancing

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Academy Musical Theatre Perform on stage in the Meyer Theatre Available weeks 1 to 6

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Test your athletic skills in competition ■ ■ ■ ■

Learn and improve skills in a variety of track and field events Qualified coaches giving expert tuition Field sports in the top-class Millfield athletics arena Available weeks 2 and 3

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Academy Athletics

Millfield English Language Holiday Courses at

12–17 years

Downside The peaceful surroundings of Downside make this the perfect location for the more artistically gifted students. The accommodation is modern and extremely comfortable. Downside provides many facilities including a Theatre, Music Rehearsal rooms, all-weather Astro Pitch, Squash and Tennis Courts, and Sports Fields.

‘Inspirational’

Sports Hall Sports Fields Accommodation Classrooms Utilities/Offices Monastery

Sports Fields

Downside Senior School Stratton-on-the-Fosse Radstock Bath BA3 4RJ United Kingdom Millfield Holiday Courses 19

English Language Tuition in the mornings 23 hours of English language tuition per week with Cambridge Examinations or ■

15 hours of English language tuition per week with a choice of Academies or Sports & Recreation ■ A maximum of 12 students per class ■

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Assessment on entry All students receive a course certificate and report ■ Highly motivated and qualified teachers ■ Trinity Examination available at the end of weeks 3 and 6 ■ Cambridge Examinations available on completion of weeks 1 to 3 ■ ■

Afternoon Options Courses at Downside combine English tuition in the mornings with a choice of afternoon activities. Choose one course or mix and match one week at a time. Cambridge Examinations Sports & Recreation Academy Swimming Academy Tennis Academy Young Leaders Academy Cooking Academy Film Academy Drama Academy Fashion New Academy Etiquette Academy Rock

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Cambridge Examinations Tuition, guidance and practice to sit this internationally recognised exam at Millfield ■ ■ ■

PET FCE CAE

■ ■ ■

3 week course Testing and assessment pre-course and on arrival Exam taken at the end of week 3

Sports & Recreation Variety is the spice of life... ■ ■ ■ ■

Many activities to choose from Sporting activities to practise and enjoy Non-sporting activities are also offered Available weeks 1 to 6

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Typical activities can include: ■ Team

■ Games ■ ■ Swimming ■ ■ Archery ■ ■ Athletics ■ ■ Dance ■ ■ Drama ■ Aerobics

Crafts Football Tennis Art Model Making Judo … and many, many more

Academy Swimming A high level of intensive training led by qualified coaches For good, competition and club swimmers ■ Tuition in all strokes ■ Programme can be tailored to individual needs ■

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metre pool ■ Available weeks 1 to 6

Academy Tennis Expert tuition to improve all aspects of your game ■ ■ ■

Suitable for all levels Outdoor hardcourts Available weeks 1 to 4

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Academy Young Leaders Leadership skills, team building and training for the future ■ ■ ■ ■

Leadership challenges Debating Team building exercises Available weeks 1 to 4

Academy Cooking Academy Film Food for life ■ ■ ■ ■

Food preparation and presentation Nutritional and dietary advice Food etiquette Available weeks 1 to 6

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With professional film makers ■ ■ ■ ■

Film craft and techniques Editing hardware and software Production and presentation skills Available weeks 1 to 4

Academy Drama ‘All the world is a stage and each must play his part’ ■ ■ ■

Expert drama tuition Acting classes – voice projection Mime and movement

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Learn how to give and take stage directions Excellent 535 seat theatre Available weeks 1 to 4

Design, model and learn about fashion trends ■ ■ ■

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Academy Fashion ■

William Shakespeare – As you like it

Explore fashion through history Discover fashion styles that suit you Fashion catwalk Available weeks 1 to 6

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Academy Etiquette ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Speaking in public How to cope with social situations Modern manners Dress Available weeks 1 to 4

Improve your ‘savoir faire’ Instinctive knowledge of the right course of action in any circumstance (noun)

Afternoon Tea at the Ston Easton Park Hotel

Academy Rock Are you ready to rock? ■ ■ ■ ■

Music theory and applications Song writing classes Work and perform as a band Available weeks 1 to 4

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Millfield English Language Holiday Courses at

6 –11 years

Millfield Prep School This campus is ideally suited to the needs of younger children with superb accommodation and excellent facilities including a 25 metre Swimming Pool, Equestrian Centre, Tennis Courts, Sports Fields, Sports Hall, Climbing Wall, Golf Course and Recital Hall.

‘So much to do’ Millfield Prep School Edgarley Hall Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8LD United Kingdom

Sports Halls Sports Fields Equestrian Centre Classrooms Accommodation Utilities/Offices Dining Hall

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English Language Tuition in the mornings 15 hours of English language tuition per week with Sports & Recreation in the afternoons ■

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A maximum of 12 students per class Assessment on entry

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All students receive a course certificate and report Highly motivated and qualified teachers suitable for this age group ■ ■

Trinity Examination available at the end of weeks 3 and 6 ■

Sports and Recreation So much to do... so much to enjoy ■ ■

Sports, Arts, Crafts and Games Safe and fun environment

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Friendly caring staff Available weeks 1 to 6

In some weeks, some afternoon activities will take place with local English-speaking children, giving students a valuable opportunity to practise conversational English.

So many activities to enjoy Typical activities: ■ T-shirt

Painting ■ Chess ■ Golf ■ Tennis ■ Trampolining ■ Dance ■ Football

■ Hockey ■ Face

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What makes Millfield English Language Holiday Courses so special? ‘Love it!’ Course slogan 2011

‘Millfield rocks’ Course slogan 2010

‘Enjoy the experience’ Course slogan 2009

‘Making it happen’ Course slogan 2008

‘Live the dream’ Course slogan 2007

‘Work hard, play harder’ Course slogan 2006

‘100% fun’ Course slogan 2005

‘Where the fun never stops’ Course slogan 2004

‘Get involved’ Course slogan 2003

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

0815 Breakfast

0900 −1110 English Lessons

0900 Full Day Excursion

0900 −1110 English Lessons

1110 Break

1110 Break 1130 −1230 English Lessons

Packed Lunch

1110 Break

1130 −1230 English Lessons 1230 Lunch

1230 Lunch

1330 Afternoon Options

1600 Drinks and cakes

1630 Club Activities

1730 Dinner

2000 Social Programme

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

0815 Breakfast

0900 Late Breakfast (and prep in house)

0900 −1110 English Lessons

1110 Break

1230 Lunch

1130 − 1230 English Lessons

1230 Lunch

1330 Afternoon Options

1330 Half-day Excursion

1730 Dinner

1600 Drinks and cakes

1730 Dinner

2000 Social Programme

1630 Club Activities

2000 Themed Disco

1730 Dinner 2000 Social Programme

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Dinner (on arrival at Campus) 2000 Chill-out Evening

1130 −1230 English Lessons 1230 Lunch

1330 Activities or Excursions 1600 Drinks and cakes 1630 Activities

A typical week

Social Programme Enjoy, the very best days of the Summer We provide a full social programme to ensure that every student is kept busy and has maximum opportunity to make friends with students from around the world and practise spoken English.

Club activities

Typical evening activities

An opportunity to try different activities such as: ■ All

Sports ■ Internet Club ■ Press Club ■ Music Club ■ Art Club ■ Video Club

■ Rambling

Club ■ Keep Fit Club ■ Origami Club ■ Photography Club ■ And many, many more

■ International

Nights ■ Talent Shows ■ Discos ■ Karaoke Evenings ■ Fun Games

■ Quiz

Competitions ■ English Fête ■ Swimming Gala ■ Mini Athletics ■ Mr and Mrs Millfield and so much more…

Excursions and Cultural Visits What a great day! ■ ■ ■

One full day excursion every week One half day excursion every week A balance of cultural and fun trips

Taking education beyond the classroom ■ Teachers incorporate excursion experiences into lessons ■

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DiningL The food is just great at all three centres ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Choices with every meal Vegetarian options are always available Eat as much as you like Healthy eating options Catering at all three schools by Chartwells

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Accommodation Safe and beautiful campuses ■ ■ ■ ■

All on campus accommodation Modern boarding houses Separate boys and girls houses Staff accommodated in the same houses

Seniors: single en-suite, single and two, three and four-bedded rooms Juniors: three, four, five and six-bedded rooms

Images representative of types of accommodation

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Option1

Available at all three centres (for all ages)

Trinity Examination Available at the end of weeks 3 and 6 (cost £80) Leave the course with a recognised qualification ■ Excellent pass rate ■ Millfield is a Trinity Examination Centre; external examiners come to Millfield to conduct the examinations ■ ■

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6 –17 years

Option 2

12–17 years

Weekend Excursions ■ The

■ Depart

■ Available

Capital City or University City experience at the end of weeks 1 & 2 ■ Choose the itinerary and location to suit

■ Accompanied

Cultural London Weekend

Friday evening, return Sunday afternoon by Millfield staff at all times ■ £340 per weekend; includes 2 nights accommodation, meals and entrance fees

Sightseeing London Weekend

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Available week 1

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Available week 2

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West End, Theatres

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History, Pageantry, Heritage

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Top Museums, Exhibitions

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Iconic Sights and Places

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Option 2

12–17 years

Weekend Excursions ■ The

■ Depart

■ Available

Capital City or University City experience at the end of weeks 4 & 5 ■ Choose the itinerary and location to suit

■ Accompanied

Shopping London Weekend

Friday evening, return Sunday afternoon by Millfield staff at all times ■ £340 per weekend; includes 2 nights accommodation, meals and entrance fees

Oxford Weekend

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Available week 4

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Available week 5

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Famous Stores

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A British Heritage City

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Top shopping opportunities

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University, History, River Punting

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How to find us Location In the rural county of Somerset in the beautiful southwest of the United Kingdom lie the three campuses of Millfield, Millfield Prep and Downside. An hour from Bristol, and two and a half hours from London, we are ideally placed to enjoy the very best of the United Kingdom. Your choice of campus will depend on your age and your chosen course, and you can be sure of a great Millfield experience.

By Air Bristol International Airport is 40 minutes by car or taxi and has regular scheduled flights to all parts of the UK and Europe. London Heathrow and Gatwick airports are easily reached by the M5 or M3 motorways. By Rail Express trains from London Paddington to Castle Cary take under 2 hours. By Road The Schools are close to the M3, M4 and M5 motorways, linking them to London and the Midlands.

Millfield Senior School Butleigh Road Street Somerset BA16 0YD United Kingdom Millfield Prep School Edgarley Hall Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8LD United Kingdom Downside Senior School Stratton-on-the-Fosse Radstock Bath BA3 4RJ United Kingdom

What will the slogan be in 2012?

Hey everyone! I’m Zia from Bangkok, Thailand and I was at

When I entered Millfield (about 1 am of July 6, 2009), I really didn’t

Millfield during the first four weeks of summer 2009 (I was 15

know what I was in for. The next morning I was sitting in the common

when I was there but now I’m 16).

room with a bunch of girls from all around the world whom I didn’t even know and didn’t really plan on being friends with. As time

Going to Millfield was a life-changing experience for me. Not only

progressed I got to learn about each and every one of them; not only

did it change my world view and perspectives of life, it taught me

their personalities but also their cultures. I had the chance to meet new

that anything is possible and it’s never too late to change.

individuals who were all unique and mind-blowing! (Oleg, Misha,

My nationality is Thai but I was raised in an English environment (international school since kindergarten) so my cultures tend to clash with those of Asians’. I had a hard time fitting with my friends because we were all separated into two main groups: the international kids, and the Thai kids. I am originally Thai but because of how I was raised, I mainly speak English and thus pushed me away from the Thai kids who constantly spoke Thai. And also because I’m Thai, I was discriminated by the international kids since I’m not considered international to them. This is where

Anja, Alvaro, Erl, Naomi, Mara, Vasco, Cee, Mint, Eye, Son, Marilia, Mike, Eileen, Enrico, Martine, Emily, and definitely Mark... and the list keeps going on and on.) I never knew life could be so fun, challenging, and life-changing all at once. I thought I’d never find anyone ever again but now all my best friends are scattered across the world! I can actually trust them. That’s when I realized that I was right; I didn’t belong to any group. I was part of my own unique group that awaits others like me. And I’ll always be ready to welcome them... just like how Millfield welcomed me.

I started to doubt whether I belong anywhere at all. I concluded

Thanks so much Mark (and your team) for working hard and putting in

that... no, I didn’t belong. But then that’s when Millfield came

all your strengths to make every summer a special one for every one.

into my life. It was only the beginning.

Millfield rocks!

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