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The link to languages Ever since its foundation, Plus mission statement has been that of guaranteeing an excellent service to the client in order to ensure complete satisfaction.

Over the years of existence we have had thousands of students who trust us in order to learn English, explore new cultures and embark on new adventures around the world.

Today, Plus has campuses in the UK, Ireland, Malta, Italy and the US thus allowing us to guarantee all the assistance we can give, both professionally and during leisure time. Come and join us in the world of Plus and learn a language the fun way!

Index Courses The Academy Your New Home Time Out A Program tailored for you!

Plus Experience Your Day at Plus!

Welcome to Plus Vision- agents area Terms & Conditions

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Plus English Courses These study vacations help broaden your horizons and understand other cultures.

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Methodology English is taught through the communicative method, guaranteeing a constant learning experience both during the set lessons and throughout all other socio cultural activities. The quality of the academic programme is further emphasised and improved by the availability of IT facilities on campus.

Plus English Courses • 15 hours per week of dynamic and interactive lessons • Qualified and experienced EFL teachers • All course books and learning materials included • Small classes with great attention to individual needs The PLUS courses give students a great balance between studying English and an action- packed activity and excursion programme. There are 15 hours of lessons per week, with a maximum of 15 students per group. The lessons are fast-paced, exciting and contemporary, and are designed to focus on building your communication skills and confidence in using English.

Outside the class, students participate in a range of engaging activities, excursions and sports tournaments organized by our leisure team. The time table is structured to keep students as active as possible at all times of the day.

On successful completion of the programme, students graduate and receive a PLUS Course Certificate.

As a provider of British Council and ABLS accredited courses, it is our mission to raise the standard and quality of our student experience, making sure that they experience the best lessons and extra- curricular activities in a safe and supervised environment.

Teaching:

EFL qualified teachers- 15 hours of English lessons per week

Ages:

11 -18

Where:

UK, Ireland, Malta, USA

Full Immersion Course This course is tailored for students with good intermediate English who desire to learn another subject in English. Usually they are aged 16 and above.

During their stay there will be certain afternoons with lessons specialising in: public speaking, learning techniques and essay preparation. During the course the students will undergo a group assignment, an essay and a presentation whereby they can show off their newly learnt skills. The students also have the option to participate in the Open University where they can meet the admission offices to some of the most prestigious universities in the US. Teaching:

EFL qualified teachers – 5 lessons per week

Ages:

14 -18

Where:

USA

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The Academy Courses Learning whilst living your passion

Within your Plus college The Academy will give you the possibility to choose your own pathway including plenty of sporting activities and excursions.

The tutors: Singers, Animators and Sports Coaches will be present at all times in order to teach you their tips and tricks whilst helping you master a new language.

Multi Sport Courses: An ideal course where you can insert a variety of different sports during your stay with us such as: football, tennis, rugby, basketball, baseball and rounders.

(Available in Canterbury, Loughborough, Bath).

Digital Movie and Photography Courses: Explore your creativity and your chances of becoming the next Spielberg. Our team will help you discover everything you need to know about filming, directing and taking professional pictures!

(Available in Canterbury, Loughborough, Bath).

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Performing Arts: Bring out the artist that’s in you! Together with drama teachers and choreographers you will be able to learn how both front and back stage work in theatre and in dance shows. Your interpretive and interpersonal skills will blossom in this course and really give you a confidence boost in learning a new language.

(Available in Canterbury, Loughborough, Bath).

Cheerleading, Aerobics and Street Dance: Together with professionals you will be able to participate in different dance routines and exercises in a fully English environment. Master your jumps, twists, handstands and a lot more in an entertaining, fun and safe environment.

(Available in Canterbury, Loughborough, Bath).

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Your new home

The ideal place to discover a new world

The College Campus Accommodation Staying within a college gives you the perfect opportunity to experience real college life. This will fully immerse you in campus life as you will be using all available facilities and living within the main campus thus enabling you to reach classes, cafeteria, pitches and discos all by foot.

This therefore makes it an ideal location, not only for studying but to fully enjoy the free time that you get with old and new friends, from all over the world.

Team Plus CAMPUS MANAGER: This person will supervise all activities and coordinate the Staff team of Plus.

LEISURE ORGANIZERS PLUS: Our leisure team involves itself as much as possible with the students in order to offer them the best sporting events, games, afternoon activities and evening events.

COACH PLUS: With as much creativity as possible the Plus coaches will set out a series of different courses dedicated to helping you to have the best possible time. These include dance, theatre, film, singing and photography.

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The Family A perfect choice for those who want to experience what it means to live in the city where the campus is located. Often host families live between 15 and 50 minutes away from the college so this will expand students’ experience even further as they will learn how to use public transport etc. Living in a family will push you to speak English even more as you will be communicating with your host family all the time and you will also learn a lot about the country’s characteristics and features.

Choosing a family Thanks to the presence of the Plus coordinators, who monitor and select the families, you are guaranteed a family that will do its best to optimise your stay and assure you lovely hospitality.

The environment Host families offer a cordial, clean and kind environment and are available to help students with anything they can.

Breakfast and Dinner are moments to share your day with the family whereas for lunch the host family will provide students with a packed lunch. Alternatively, students may request to eat their lunch on campus (this is available upon request).

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Time Out Never ending fun

Language courses in another country are the perfect way to strengthen oral and written skills, but a Plus experience will teach you that you can also continue learning outside of the classroom.

Apart from lessons, we offer you the opportunity to continue learning whilst having a lot of fun in sport activities, excursions and visiting interesting attractions.

Discovering the world Learning a language means that you can discover the culture and the city that hosts you including its museums, parks, historic buildings, skyscrapers and much more. Every study holiday includes excursions in amazing cities like London, Edinburgh and San Francisco with a different programme.

Rugby-Dance-Theatre Every day after your lessons at the college, you will be able to participate in a variety of different events, choose the one you prefer!

Plus offers expert teachers in rugby, theatre lessons, dance or aerobics.

This way you continue to learn whilst having fun outside the classroom.

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Sport and Leisure In the afternoons you can dedicate yourself to whichever sport you prefer for example football matches or tennis tournaments and then relax a moment in the campus gardens.

Night time adventures Our Plus entertainment team will prepare a rich itinerary of discos, karaokes and talent shows. Prepare yourselves for a variety of experiences.

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Time A program Out that is tailored

Choose the study vacation of your dreams from the ones offe

USA Tours

Academy

The States and its bustling cities await you for a unique holiday in that part of the world you always dreamed of. Plus offers the possibility to add an additional tour lasting a few days once you are finished with your study vacation. A too good to be true offer for your summer of 2015.

Accept our challenge and prepare to follow us down the road of absolute fun! Our staff will teach you the secrets behind digital photography, dance moves you never thought you could master, circus tricks like juggling and much more, making you the campus star! If you’ve got a buzzing personality and love to keep your afternoons busy with lots of fun activities come and join one of our Academy Programmes.

Where: USA New York USA Los Angeles

Where: UK Loughborgouh UK Bath UK Canterbury

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Experience

Nike

Your real, unique experience will only be with Plus! A new city that just waits to be explored. Given that we know how much one loves to move around and explore, we have created a new, all inclusive program that includes fantastic excursions in the most beautiful places in the States: from the magic of Los Angeles and San Francisco on the West coast to the wonders of New York City, Niagara Falls or Washington DC.

Finally, you can be part of the experience that you have always wanted, much more than a study vacation but a real life experience that allows you to participate in sporting sessions on Nike camps, with supervision from Nike coaches. A true full immersion of sports and English lessons (90% of students on Nike camps are of American nationality) where you can follow courses of your favourite sports: choose from football, basketball, tennis and golf.

Where: USA New York USA Los Angeles USA Miami USA S.Francisco USA Orlando

Where: USA New York

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Plus Experience Academy Programme Live the American Dream with Plus

A journey to discover the USA. A unique experience that will bring you to some of the most famous locations in the world. Once you choose your destination you will be able to participate in numerous excursions that will enable you to fully live the American Dream.

It’s organised, all inclusive, and guaranteed fun!

The study vacation will evolve itself into an amazing experience where you can live in the places you had previously seen in movies.

Choose the city where you want to start, from MIAMI, NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, and BOSTON and then embark on fantastic excursions such as Hard Rock Cafe dinners, Musicals at Broadway, swimming with dolphins and much much more.

During your stay, we have also organised a weekend away in another bustling American metropolitan city, such as SAN DIEGO, WASHINGTON, SAN FRANCISCO or the marvellous Niagara Falls.

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Team Plus The Plus team will follow you throughout your stay, including all your numerous excursions in order to maximise your holiday in the US by making you see as many things as possible. Your group leaders and leisure team will be there to pick you up at the airport and from then on will always be with you, both on and off campus.

Furthermore, transportation is organised with private coaches in order to guarantee maximum assistance.

Destinations Florida, California, and New York State are only some of the destinations you can choose. There is a reason as to why this all inclusive package is called “Experience� because it offers you an experience of a lifetime by travelling and discovering new places.

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Your day within a Plus C A Unique Experience

07:30 Wake Up Call

09:00 Lessons

13:00 Out you go!

Good morning, your day starts now!

Together with your new friends and course mates you will learn new things whilst having fun

After having had lunch at the college an intricate plan awaits you to go and visit many locations in some amazing places

* This is to be considered as a sample programme.

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17:00 Sport and Courses

19:00 Dinner

20:30 Disco fun

Our Staff awaits your return with lots of sports activities, dance courses and theatre lessons, all in English to constantly keep you learning

Dine with all your friends and then get ready for what awaits you that night

Our Entertainment team will have organised a night full of dance moves and guaranteed fun

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Welcome to Plus!

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Index Great Britain LONDON GREENWICH

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LONDON HOME STAY

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LONDON ROEHAMPTON

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LONDON UCL

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LONDON TWICKENHAM BATH

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CANTERBURY CHELMSFORD CHESTER

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LIVERPOOL

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LOUGHBOROUGH

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PORTSMOUTH

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NORWICH

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ST. ANDREWS

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Ireland DUBLIN

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The United States NEW YORK RIDER

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NEW YORK FELICIAN

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LOS ANGELES

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MIAMI

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ORLANDO

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London

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Why London?

What not to miss in London?

• The most diverse city in the world.

• Lots of parks and green spaces.

• World’s best museums and galleries.

• It’s a premier shopping destination.

• London has an exciting range of cuisine with a huge variety of restaurants, cafe and bars.

• Great selection of theatre plays and musicals.

• There is always something new.

• Big Ben and Westminster • Tower of London • Buckingham Palace • Covent Garden Market • The view from the London Eye • Hyde Park and shopping at Harrods • Piccadilly Circus and shopping at Oxford Street • West End musical

Residential University of Greenwich The capital city of the United Kingdom, London is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan cities in the world. It has world famous cultural and social attractions; Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Madam Tussaud’s and the Tower of London are just some of the places to see. Not to mention the great shopping areas, parks and museums – you will never be bored here!

The PLUS campus is located in the 86-acre Avery Hill Park in Eltham, south- east London. The campus is part of the University of Greenwich and it is approximately 20 minutes walk from Eltham High Street where students can find restaurants, shops and cafes. Central London is within easy reach by public transport, just a short journey away from our centre. The campus provides great teaching, living and sporting facilities.

College Highlights: • Comfortable student accommodation • Modern classrooms with audio visual equipment • Tennis courts and football pitches • Sports hall and a disco area • Common rooms with a dining area • A cafe and a shop

Language Course: • Topic-based, communicative General English lessons • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

Excursions & Activities: • Full Day Excursion to Brighton • Full Day Excursion to Cambridge • 5 London Excursions with a travelcard visiting the Tate Modern, Covent Garden, British Museum and much more (based on a 2 week stay)

The Package includes: • 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Accommodation: On Campus Standard single rooms Single en suite rooms Home Stay

Dates: Opening: 23 June Closing: 18 August

Campus Facilities:

Available programmes:

PLUS Standard English Package PLUS Optional supplements

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London

Home Stay

London Twickenham

College Highlights:

Excursions & Activities:

Twickenham is situated southwest of Central London and is close to the River Thames. It is a beautiful suburban area, rich in history and culture. There is the London Wildlife Trust’s Crane Park Island Nature Reserve, the famous Twickenham Rugby Stadium, Strawberry Hill, museums, shops and picturesque parks and gardens. Twickenham is well connected by public transport, with a short travel time of 35 minutes into Central London.

• Comfortable student accommodation • Modern, well- equipped classrooms • Excellent, modern Sport Centre- pre- games training camp for the 2012 Summer Olympics • Parks and green, open spaces and cafes • Comfortable common areas

• Full Day Excursion to Brighton • Full Day Excursion to Cambridge • 5 London Excursions with a travelcard visiting the Tate Modern, Covent Garden, British museum and much more (based on a 2 week stay)

Language Course:

The Package includes:

• Topic-based, communicative General English lessons • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

• 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Accommodation: Home Stay

Dates: Opening: 10 July Closing: 07 August

Campus Facilities:

Available programmes:

PLUS Standard English Package PLUS Optional supplements

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London

Residential

Roehampton University

College Highlights:

Excursions & Activities:

Roehampton is a district in south- west London, just 10 km from Central London. The PLUS centre is surrounded by green, open spaces. It is a small, friendly campus community where students can learn and socialise together. The campus offers a range of excellent facilities as well as easy access to the world- class museums, libraries and galleries of one of the most exciting and cosmopolitan cities in the world.

• Comfortable student accommodation • Excellent classroom facilities • Sports hall, outdoor spaces • Cafes and vending machines across the campus • Spacious common areas

• Full Day Excursion to Brighton • Full Day Excursion to Cambridge • 5 London Excursions with a travelcard visiting the Tate Modern, Covent Garden, British museum and much more (based on a 2 week stay)

Language Course:

The Package includes:

• Topic-based, communicative General English Course • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

• 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Accommodation: On Campus Standard single rooms Single en suite rooms Home Stay

Dates: Opening: 01 July Closing: 12 August

Campus Facilities:

Available programmes:

PLUS Standard English Package PLUS Optional supplements

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London

London UCL

College Highlights:

Excursions & Activities:

The capital city of the United Kingdom, London is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan cities in the world. It has world famous cultural and social attractions; Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Madam Tussaud’s and the Tower of London are just some of the places to see. Not to mention the great shopping areas, parks and museums – you will never be bored here!

The Plus campus is situated in the heart of London with easy access to the main attractions such as Covent Garden or British Museum. The campus is part of University College London and it provides great teaching and living facilities.

• Excellent location in Central London • Comfortable student accommodation • Excellent classroom facilities • TV room and communal areas

• 6 London Excursions per week with a travelcard visiting: The Tate Modern, Covent Garden, British Museum, Westminster and much more

Language Course:

The Package includes:

• Topic-based, communicative General English Course • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

• 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Accommodation: On Campus Standard single rooms Single en suite rooms Home Stay

Dates: Opening: 01 July Closing: 29 July 24

Residential

Campus Facilities:

Available programmes:

PLUS Standard English Package Free

PLUS Optional supplements

Age: 12-17

London

Residential

London Twickenham

College Highlights:

Excursions & Activities:

Twickenham is situated southwest of Central London and is close to the River Thames. It is a beautiful suburban area, rich in history and culture. There is the London Wildlife Trust’s Crane Park Island Nature Reserve, the famous Twickenham Rugby Stadium, Strawberry Hill, museums, shops and picturesque parks and gardens. Twickenham is well connected by public transport, with a short travel time of 35 minutes into Central London.

• The campus boasts a new Sports Centre with state of the art facilities, in 2012 St Mary’s was selected as a pre-Games training camp for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

• Amenities on campus include a Student Union, cafés, new residential accommodation • The campus is a 15 minute walk from Twickenham High Street.

• Full Day Excursion to Brighton • Full Day Excursion to Cambridge • 5 London Excursions with a travelcard visiting the Tate Modern, Covent Garden, British museum and much more (based on a 2 week stay)

Language Course: • Topic-based, communicative General English Course • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

Accommodation:

Campus Facilities:

On Campus Standard single rooms Single en suite rooms Home Stay

The Package includes: • 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Available programmes:

PLUS Standard English Package PLUS Optional supplements

Dates:

Age: 11-17

Opening: 10 July Closing: 07 August

Free

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Bath + London

Academy Courses Within your Plus college The Academy will give you the possibility to choose your own pathway including plenty of sporting activities and excursions.

The Tutors: Singers, Animators and Sports Coaches will be present at all times in order to teach you their tips and tricks whilst helping you master a new language.

Multi Sport Courses: An ideal course where you can insert a variety of different sports during your stay with us such as: football, tennis, rugby, basketball, baseball and rounders.

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Digital Movie and Photography Courses: Explore your creativity and your chances of becoming the next Spielberg. Our team will help you discover everything you need to know about filming, directing and taking professional pictures!

Performing Arts: Bring out the artist that’s in you! Together with drama teachers and choreographers you will be able to learn how both front and back stage work in theatre and in dance shows. Your interpretive and interpersonal skills will blossom in this course and really give you a confidence boost in learning a new language.

Cheerleading, Aerobics and Street Dance: Together with professionals you will be able to participate in different dance routines and exercises in a fully English environment. Master your jumps, twists, handstands and a lot more in an entertaining, fun and safe environment.

Academy Royal High School Bath, one of England’s most beautiful cities, is in south west England about an hour from London. Designated by UNESCO as a world Heritage Site, Bath has a variety of theaters, museums and other cultural venues including the world famous Roman Baths. Numerous cafes, bistros, sophisticated shops and boutiques make Bath one of the most interesting and elegant sights in Europe.

The PLUS centre is located at the leading school for girls in the area. It is just outside the city centre and it can be easily reached by bus which stops right in front of the school. The Campus is self contained and all facilities are within easy walking distance. This peaceful centre is particularly suited to younger students who benefit from the safety and the location of the closed campus.

College Highlights: • Boarding House with modern, comfortable accommodation • Playing fields, sports hall and heated swimming pool • ICT suites • Comfortable student lounge with TV and DVD

Language Course: • Topic-based, communicative General English Course • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

London Stay • 2 Nights stay in London with dinner at Hard Rock Cafe or Planet Hollywood and travelcard

Excursions & Activities: • Full day Excursion to Bristol & Cardiff • Two nights in London

The Package includes: • 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Accommodation: On Campus Standard single rooms Standard multiple rooms Homestay

Dates: Opening: 08 July Closing: 05 August

Campus Facilities:

Available programmes:

ACADEMY Programme PLUS Optional supplements

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Canterbury

Academy Courses Within your Plus college The Academy will give you the possibility to choose your own pathway including plenty of sporting activities and excursions.

The Tutors: Singers, Animators and Sports Coaches will be present at all times in order to teach you their tips and tricks whilst helping you master a new language.

Multi Sport Courses: An ideal course where you can insert a variety of different sports during your stay with us such as: football, tennis, rugby, basketball, baseball and rounders.

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Digital Movie and Photography Courses: Explore your creativity and your chances of becoming the next Spielberg. Our team will help you discover everything you need to know about filming, directing and taking professional pictures!

Performing Arts: Bring out the artist that’s in you! Together with drama teachers and choreographers you will be able to learn how both front and back stage work in theatre and in dance shows. Your interpretive and interpersonal skills will blossom in this course and really give you a confidence boost in learning a new language.

Cheerleading, Aerobics and Street Dance: Together with professionals you will be able to participate in different dance routines and exercises in a fully English environment. Master your jumps, twists, handstands and a lot more in an entertaining, fun and safe environment.

Academy & Home Stay University of Kent Canterbury is a historic city in south east England, about an hour from London. It is world famous for its magnificent cathedral - a World Heritage Site. Surrounded by its original Roman walls, Canterbury is home to traditional cobbled streets and many medieval buildings of great historical significance. Canterbury has also developed into a vibrant university city, with an excellent shopping centre and a huge variety of cafes, restaurants and attractions.

The PLUS campus in Canterbury is built on 300 acres of parkland overlooking the city. Modern buildings are surrounded by open green spaces, courtyards, gardens, ponds and woodland, with a beautiful view across Canterbury. It is a lovely environment for students to both study and relax. The Canterbury campus is self- contained, which means that all facilities are within walking distance.

If you want to explore the city, it is less than 20 minutes’ walk from the campus.

College Highlights: • Comfortable student accommodation • Modern, well- equipped classrooms • Cafeteria offering a wide range of meals • Excellent sports facilities including 3G pitch, Astro and others • Social area with TV and DVD • Dance studio

Language Course: • Topic-based, communicative General English Course • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

Excursions & Activities: • Full Day Excursion per week to London with late return • Half Day Excursion to Rochester • Historic City Tour of Canterbury • Visit to Norman Castle and Greyfriars Chapel

The Package includes: • 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Accommodation: On Campus Standard single rooms Single en suite rooms Homestay

Dates: Opening: 24 June Closing: 11 August

Campus Facilities:

Available programmes:

ACADEMY Programme PLUS Optional supplements

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Chelmsford

Chelmsford College

College Highlights:

Excursions & Activities:

Chelmsford, the county town in Essex, is in the east of England, approximately 50 km from London. It has a wide range of things to do and see locally, it also provides a perfect place to explore Essex. Historic castles, seaside resorts, river walks, and sailing of the centres are only a few of the attractions. The landscape has provided the inspiration for many famous writers and artists, including Charles Dickens, Guglielmo Marconi, John Constable or Francis Bacon.

The PLUS centre is located in Writtle College, 3 km outside of Chelmsford. The campus is surrounded by landscaped grounds, individually designed gardens and working animal units.

Set around a quiet village of green spaces, there are specialist shops, traditional pubs and period houses which all contribute to its quaint image. Just 40 minutes away from London and with good access to international airports, Writtle combines the best of English countryside living with proximity to the great metropolis.

• Comfortable student accommodation • Modern well- equipped classrooms • Sports hall • Outdoor fields • Spacious common rooms • Beautiful gardens around the campus for recreation and relaxing

• Full Day Excursion per week to London • Half day Excursion to Colchester

Accommodation:

Language Course:

Campus Facilities:

• 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Available programmes:

PLUS Standard English Package PLUS Optional supplements

Dates: Opening: 01 July Closing: 12 August

The Package includes:

• Topic-based, communicative General English Course • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

On Campus Standard single rooms Single en suite rooms

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Residential

Free

Age: 11-17

Chester + London

Residential & Home Stay

University College

College Highlights:

Chester is a beautiful medieval city on the border of Wales and England. It offers a vibrant mix of cafes, shops, ancient, red-sandstone walls and historical buildings. The city is home to an all year round arts festival, events, exhibitions and street entertainment, including the famous Chester Races, the Rowing Regatta and the internationally acclaimed Chester Zoo. The PLUS centre is situated only a short walk from the city centre, at the University of Chester. With wide, open green space, and beautifully kept gardens, it provides students with a genuine campus community. It has a mixture of Victorian and modern buildings and it offers a wide range of sports facilities.

• Comfortable student accommodation • Modern well-equipped classrooms • Sports hall and grass pitches • 25-meter, five lane swimming pool • Comfortable common rooms

• 2 Nights stay in London with dinner at Hard Rock Cafe or Planet Hollywood and travelcard

Language Course:

• Full day Excursion Tour of Galles Caernafon Beaumarais, Conway • Visit to Grosvenor Museum • Visit to St. Peter’s Church • Two nights stay in London

Accommodation:

• Topic-based, communicative General English Course • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

Campus Facilities:

On Campus Standard single rooms Single en suite rooms Homestay

London Stay

Excursions & Activities:

The Package includes: • 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Available programmes:

PLUS Standard English Package PLUS Optional supplements

Dates:

Age: 11-17

Opening: 10 July Closing: 07 August

Free

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Liverpool + London

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Facts about the city

What not to miss!

• Liverpool is the 4th largest city in Britain and it is used to be one of the world’s largest ports.

• It is home to more top selling musicians that any other city.

• The Beatles played at ‘Cavern Club’ 300 times before they were discovered.

• The world’s first passenger’s railway was built from Liverpool to Manchester in 1830.

• Liverpool has two top football clubs in Britain- Everton FC and Liverpool FC. • People from Liverpool are known as ‘scousers’. Scouse was a stew made from beef, potatoes, cabbage, carrots and onions and it was eaten by poor people in the 1900s.

• Albert Docks • The UK’s oldest Chinatown • St. George’s Hall • Walker Art Gallery • The Beatles- themed museum

Residential University of Liverpool Liverpool, one of the most famous cities in the UK, is an ideal destination to visit and explore. Located in the northwest of England it has a great variety of museums, galleries, things to do and see. Liverpool is a Unesco Heritage Site and it holds the Guinness Book of Records title for being the Capital of Pop. It is known worldwide as the birthplace of The Beatles and it is one of the most successful football cities in England.

The PLUS centre is located on the grounds of Mossley Hill, close to lively streets offering a wide selection of cafes, restaurants and shops. Students have great facilities, with a short walk to the sports grounds. The campus is surrounded by open green spaces and it is an ideal environment for students to both study and relax.

College Highlights: • Comfortable student accommodation • Private parkland campus within a city • Open, green spaces • Common areas for students to relax

Language Course: • Topic-based, communicative General English Course • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

London Stay • 2 Nights stay in London with dinner at Hard Rock Cafe or Planet Hollywood and travelcard

Excursions & Activities: • 5 Half Day Excursions to Liverpool with a travelcard visiting: Tate Liverpool, Museum of Liverpool, The Walker Art Gallery, The Metropolitan Cathedral, Penny Lane, Wirral Coastline, Albert Dock • Two nights in London • 1 Full Day Excursion to Manchester

The Package includes: • 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Accommodation: On Campus Standard single rooms

Dates: Opening: 01 July Closing: 29 July

Campus Facilities:

Available programmes:

PLUS Standard English Package PLUS Optional supplements

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Loughborough + London

Academy Courses Within your Plus college The Academy will give you the possibility to choose your own pathway including plenty of sporting activities and excursions.

The Tutors: Singers, Animators and Sports Coaches will be present at all times in order to teach you their tips and tricks whilst helping you master a new language.

Multi Sport Courses: An ideal course where you can insert a variety of different sports during your stay with us such as: football, tennis, rugby, basketball, baseball and rounders.

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Digital Movie and Photography Courses: Explore your creativity and your chances of becoming the next Spielberg. Our team will help you discover everything you need to know about filming, directing and taking professional pictures!

Performing Arts: Bring out the artist that’s in you! Together with drama teachers and choreographers you will be able to learn how both front and back stage work in theatre and in dance shows. Your interpretive and interpersonal skills will blossom in this course and really give you a confidence boost in learning a new language.

Cheerleading, Aerobics and Street Dance: Together with professionals you will be able to participate in different dance routines and exercises in a fully English environment. Master your jumps, twists, handstands and a lot more in an entertaining, fun and safe environment.

Academy Loughborough University Loughborough is a large town in Leicestershire located at the heart of England. It is famous for its university which is well known for its achievements in sport.

Loughborough has many historic buildings and is a busy commercial centre with modern industries.

The PLUS Centre, located at Loughborough University, is a fantastic place to study and spend the summer. It is a safe, single-site campus with plenty of open spaces, gardens and sports areas. The University has the country’s largest concentration of world- class training facilities across a wide range of sports.

College Highlights: • Comfortable en suite accommodation • Modern well-equipped classrooms • Sports hall and all- weather pitches • A 50- meter swimming pool • Various indoor and outdoor courts • Dance studio • Restaurants and cafes

Language Course: • Topic-based, communicative General English Course • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

London Stay • 2 Nights stay in London with dinner at Hard Rock Cafe or Planet Hollywood and travelcard

Excursions & Activities: • Full Day Excursion to Cambridge • Full Day Excursion to Nottingham and Sherwood Forest • Full Day Excursion to Manchester • Two nights in London •

The Package includes: • 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Accommodation:

Campus Facilities:

On Campus Single en suite rooms Homestay

Available programmes:

ACADEMY Programme PLUS Optional supplements

Dates: Opening: 01 July Closing: 12 August

Age: 11-17 Free

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Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth Portsmouth is a lively city on the south coast of England with quick access to some of the best sightseeing destinations such as London, Brighton, Southampton or Winchester. It has a rich history with famous historic dockyard, a port and a castle. As a university town it offers a great selection of shops and cafes in the city centre as well as a number of museums, parks, a theater and an aquarium. It is also a great place to be active with a long stretch of coast for walking, cycling or sailing.

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The PLUS centre is at the University of Portsmouth. Students have fantastic facilities in a vibrant city campus on the beautiful South Coastonly 90 minutes from central London. Also all the facilities are in close proximity to one another. The campus has plenty of green spaces and communal areas such as cafes and coffee shops.

Residential College Highlights: • Comfortable en suite accommodation • Modern well-equipped classrooms • Sports hall • Dance studio • Playing courts • Comfortable common areas for students

Language Course: • Topic-based, communicative General English lessons • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS

Excursions & Activities: • • Full Day Excursion to Salisbury & Stonehenge • • 2 Full Day Excursions to London with late return • • 1 Full Day Excursion to Isle of Wight

Trinity Exam: • Students taking the Trinity exam will receive two complimentary class preparation lessons for the exam

The Package includes: • 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Accommodation:

Campus Facilities:

On Campus Single en suite rooms Homestay

PLUS Standard English Package PLUS Optional supplements

Dates: Opening: 02 July Closing: 30 July

Available programmes:

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Norwich

Residential

Norwich

College Highlights:

Excursions & Activities:

Norwich is a historic city with a vibrant cultural life and it has everything to make a perfect destination to experience the UK and learn English. Being the most complete medieval city in Britain it makes wandering through the cobbled streets a treat. The impressive Norman Cathedral has the second highest spire in the UK. The city attracts many tourists and it known for the largest open-air market in England.

The Plus campus is well connected to the city centre. The accommodation is at the heart of the University, close to classrooms, shops and bars. All facilities are within walking distance.

• Modern, comfortable accommodation • Sport centre with a swimming pool • Green open spaces • Spacious common areas

• Full Day Excursion to Cambridge • Full day Excursion to Manchester • Half Day Excursion to Peterborough

Accommodation:

Language Course: • Topic-based, communicative General English Course • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

Campus Facilities:

On Campus Standard single rooms Single en suite rooms

• 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Available programmes:

PLUS Standard English Package PLUS Optional supplements

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The Package includes:

Age: 12-17 Pay

St. Andrews + Edinburgh

Residential & Home Stay

St. Andrews University

College Highlights:

Special Edinburgh

It is a picturesque university town set on Scotland’s east coast, just 50 miles from Edinburgh.

St Andrews is a beautiful, historic town that is great for exploring. It has medieval shopping streets, a theatre, arts centre, museums and award-winning beaches. Not to mention being world famous for golf and close to fantastic Scottish scenery. St Andrews has something for everyone. The PLUS centre is based at the University of St Andrews one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK. It is closely integrated with the town and is situated right in its centre. Most students become fond of its unique environment and sense of community. Many academic buildings and a modern sport centre with playing fields are also located in this area.

• Comfortable en suite student accommodation • Modern well- equipped classrooms • Sport centre with tennis and badminton courts • Common rooms with TVs and DVDs • Disco at the Student’ s Union

• 2 Nights stay in Edinburgh with dinner at Hard Rock Cafe and travelcard

Accommodation:

Language Course: • Topic-based, communicative General English Course • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Accredited Courses by the British Council & ABLS • Trinity Exam Centre

Campus Facilities:

Excursions & Activities: • Full Day Excursion to Aberdeen and Dunnottar Castle • A weekend in Edinburgh • Afternoon mini - golf session • Scottish night with a bagpipe concert

The Package includes: • 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Available programmes:

On Campus Single en suite rooms

PLUS Standard English Package

Dates:

PLUS Optional supplements

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Dublin UCD

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Why Dublin?

Excursions & Activities:

• Diverse and cosmopolitan city • Close to a beautiful Irish coastline and beaches • Lots of shopping opportunities • Opportunity to experience Irish music and dance • Beautiful architecture and many historical buildings

• Full Day Excursion to Clonmachnoise Monastery and Birr Castle • Full Day Excursion to Kilkenny • 5 Half Day Excursions (by private coach) to Dublin visiting: National History Museum, National Gallery, Temple Bar, National Archeology Museum, St. Stephen’s Park.

• Irish night with typical music and dances.

Residential & Home Stay Dublin College Dublin is a very historic city with many monuments, churches, museums and galleries. It also has some lovely parks and gardens within the city, as well as beautiful natural scenery and coastline around the area. It is a lively, cosmopolitan city that has a great selection of shops, cafes and restaurants.

The PLUS centre is located at University College Dublin (UCD) one of Ireland’s premier universities. It is situated to the south of Dublin City on one of the main roads into the city, served by numerous bus routes. The University’s sports facilities are world class and feature playing grounds for international sports such as squash, archery, rock climbing, basketball and others.

College Highlights: • Comfortable student accommodation • Modern well- equipped classrooms • Playing fields and a sports hall • Swimming pool • Disco room and a large theater for movies • Cafes and a shop

Language Course: • Topic-based, communicative General English lessons • 15 hours a week • Qualified EFL Teacher • Trinity Exam Centre

The Package includes: • 1 Group Leader free every 15 students, Full Board 21 meals, Planned Excursions, Language Course, Staff Supervision, Activities, 24 hour helpline

Accommodation:

Campus Facilities:

On Campus Standard single rooms Homestay

Available programmes:

PLUS Standard English Package PLUS Optional supplements

Dates: Opening: 19 June Closing: 31 July

Age: 11-17 Free

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New York

Residential

New York Rider University

The package includes:

New York is famed as the city that never sleeps! For generations, people have arrived on its doorstep hoping to be a part of the rich variety of experiences and cultures it offers, and to grab their own slice of the great American dream. It is the city for all tastes and for all seasons.

Rider University located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey is comfortably situated within easy driving distances to both New York and Philadelphia.

ALL EXCURSIONS ARE WITH PRIVATE COACHES

The course includes: • • • • • •

General English Course - 20 lessons Maximum 15 students per a class Placement test Course book and educational materials Course attendance certificate Full board 21 meals

Accommodation:

• A Weekend in Washington DC and Baltimore with accommodation in a hotel and tours.

• Full Day Excursion to Washington Monument, White House, Smithsonian American History Museum.

• Full Day Excursion to Central Park & Strawberry Fields, visit to Metropolitan Museum (entrance included).

• Full Day Excursion to Manhattan - Top of the Rock (entrance included), Rockefeller Centre and shopping and dinner on Fifth Avenue.

• Full Day Excursion to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island Museum and the River Hudson cruise.

• Full Day Excursion to Manhattan Wall Street, Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport, Ground Zero Memorial.

• Full Day Excursion to New York with dinner at Hard Rock Cafe and a Broadway Musical Show.

Campus Facilities:

Available programmes:

On Campus Single en suite rooms

PLUS EXPERIENCE

Dates:

Age: 13+

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• Full Day Excursion to the New York Chelsea District, The High Line Tour, Herald Square shopping at Macy’s and a visit to the Meatpacking District.

• Full Day Excursion to Atlantic City with shopping at outlets.

• Half Day Excursion to Philadelphia, visit to The Liberty Bell, National Constitution Centre , and The Rocky Steps.

• Half Day Excursion to Princeton University and the Freedom Place.

• Half Day Excursion shopping at outlets.

FREE

New York

Residential

New York Felician

The package includes:

“As for New York City, it is a place apart. There is not its match in any other country in the world.” (Pearl S. Buck). The Big Apple is, more than anything else, a wildly diverse urban landscape.

With topics that trend faster than a twitter feed, New York City always seems to have its finger on the pulse, making it one of the most progressive and innovative points on the globe. In this land of high-reaching skyscrapers you can get anything at anytime.

ALL EXCURSIONS ARE WITH PRIVATE COACHES

The course includes: • • • • • •

General English Course - 20 lessons Maximum 15 students per a class Placement test Course book and educational materials Course attendance certificate Full board 21 meals

Accommodation:

• A Weekend in Boston - 3 days 2 nights.

• Full Day Excursion to Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market and Market Place.

• The Freedom Trail Tour, Copley Square and Newberry Street.

• Full Day Excursion to New England Aquarium and Whale Watch Cruise.

• Full Day Excursion to Harvard University and Cambridge.

• Full Day Excursion to Wall Street, Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport, Ground Zero Memorial.

• Full Day Excursion Midtown and Moma, Time Square and dinner at Hard Rock Cafe.

• Full Day Excursion to New York: Chelsea District walking tour, The High Line Linear Park, Penn Station, the Herald Square and shopping at Macy’s.

Campus Facilities:

• Full Day Excursion to Manhattan: Top of the Rock and the Rockefeller Centre, shopping and dinner on Fifth Avenue.

• Full Day Excursion to New York: visit to the Lincoln Centre, dinner and an evening at HBO Premier Film Festival.

• Half Day Excursion to Manhattan: Central Park and Strawberry Fields, Metropolitan Museum.

• Half Day Excursion: cruise to Statue of Liberty, visit to Ellis Island and Immigration Museum.

Available programmes:

On Campus Single en suite rooms

PLUS EXPERIENCE

Dates:

Age: 13+

Opening: 01 July Closing: 05 August FREE

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LosAngeles EXPERIENCE

Las Vegas + Grand Canyon and San Diego

Los Angeles Pitzer College Welcome to sunny L.A., where you will soak up the sun while visiting some of the hottest beaches in the USA and feel like a movie star after visiting Hollywood Boulevard and shopping in Beverly Hills.

Venice Beach, Santa Monica and 3 days in Las Vegas are waiting for you!

Pitzer campus is flanked by five colleges commonly known as the Claremont Colleges. You can go hiking in the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains, which opens up the native landscapes of California.

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LOS ANGELES EXPERIENCE THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

PLUS EXPERIENCE The course includes: • • • • • •

General English Course - 20 lessons Maximum 15 students per a class Placement test Course book and educational materials Course attendance certificate Full board 21 meals

• 3 Day Tour to Las Vegas and Grand Canyon with accommodation in a hotel.

• Visit to Las Vegas Strip and dinner at Hard Rock Cafe.

• Visit to Las Vegas Bellagio Water Show, Treasure Island Pirate show, Let Street show Freemont Street.

• Visit to Hoover Dam. • Full Day Excursion to Grand Canyon, Arizona and National Park.

• Full Day Excursion to San Diego visiting: La Jolla, Mission Beach, Gas Lamp District.

• Full Day Excursion to Hollywood Tour, Walk of Fame, Chinese and Dolby Theatres, Melrose Drive, The Sunset Strip, Shopping at Hollywood and Highland, dinner at Hard Rock Cafe.

• Full Day Excursion to The Getty Museum, LA Farmers Market and The Grove.

• Full Day Excursion to Beverly Hills, shopping on Rodeo Drive, Griffith Observatory.

• Full Day Excursion to California Science Centre and Space Shuttle Endeavour, The Great Wall of L.A., Venice Beach & Santa Monica Pier.

• Half Day Excursion to Newport Beach.

• Half Day Excursion to Huntington Beach.

• Shopping at outlets.

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Miami

Residential

Miami

The package includes:

Miami is a vibrant and hip city located on the Atlantic coast with many major museums, parks, theatres and shops. This truly beautiful city has something to offer everyone with its spectacular beachfronts to relax on, South Beach’s Art Deco District, Coconut Grove, the natural wonders of the Everglades National Park and shopping at designer boutique and outlet stores.

ALL EXCURSIONS ARE WITH PRIVATE COACHES

The course includes: • • • • • •

General English Course - 20 lessons Maximum 15 students per a class Placement test Course book and educational materials Course attendance certificate Full board 21 meals

Accommodation:

• A Weekend in Orlando with accommodation in a hotel (2 days, 1 night).

• Visit to Orlando beaches and an entry to America Fun Amusement Park.

• Visit to the Nasa Kennedy Space Centre and Boca Raton.

• Full Day Excursion to Key West, walking tour of Islamorada Art and Cultural District.

• Full Day Excursion to Miami: Metromover tour, Perez Art Museum and an evening at Coconut Grove.

• Full Day Excursion to Everglades Islands with Fan Boat Tour, Key Biscayne National Park.

Campus Facilities:

Available programmes:

On Campus Single en suite rooms

PLUS EXPERIENCE

Dates:

Age: 13+

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• Full Day Excursion to Seacquarium, South Beach and dinner at Hard Rock Cafe.

• Full Day Excursion to the Art Deco District and Wynwood Walls.

• Half Day Excursion to tropical beaches of Miami.

• Half Day Excursion to Bal Harbour Beach and Aventura Mall.

FREE

Orlando

Residential

Orlando

The package includes:

The Florida Experience will have you bathing in sunshine on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, and you will also enjoy the wonderful theme park, see alligators at the Everglades and enjoy Miami’s nightlife.

Nature, skyscrapers, beaches and sun……

Florida is a place that captures the imagination. The PLUS campus is on an ideal beach front location on Florida’s coastline where a long stretch of sandy beach meets the shores of the mighty Atlantic Ocean.

ALL EXCURSIONS ARE WITH PRIVATE COACHES

The course includes: • • • • • •

General English Course - 20 lessons Maximum 15 students per a class Placement test Course book and educational materials Course attendance certificate Full board 21 meals

Accommodation:

• 4 Days in Miami including accommodation in a 4 star hotel.

• Full Day Excursion to Seaquarium, South Beach with dinner at Hard Rock Cafe.

• Full Day Excursion to Art Deco District and Ocean Drive.

• Full Day Excursion to Everglades Islands, including Everglades National Park entry ticket, a boat tour and Key Biscayne National Park.

• Full Day Excursion to Miami and Coconut Grove.

• Full Day Excursion to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando and Fantasmic nighttime show.

• Full Day Excursion to the best Orlando beaches and Fun Spot Amusement Park.

Campus Facilities:

• Full Day Excursion Kennedy Space Center.

• Full Day Excursion to Melbourne beach and the Sea Turtle Conversation Tour.

• Half Day Excursion to Brevard Wildlife Conservatory.

• Half Day Excursion - shopping at Outlets.

Available programmes:

On Campus Single en suite rooms

PLUS EXPERIENCE

Dates:

Age: 13+

Opening: 18 June Closing: 30 July FREE

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Plus has developed VISION an online reservation service which will give you a truly interactive experience. You will be able to download materials such as photos and videos, book a group or simply review your payments or download your VISA letter at any time avoiding all potential and delays.

It only takes 4 simple STEPS 1 LOG IN If you haven’t already done so you will need to get your “User name & Password“ click on “Sign Up”.

Simply provide us with the requested information in order to customise your request.

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Welcome to VISION the new Plus agents area 2 ACCESS THE ONLINE PLUS VISION On receiving your User name and Password click on “Log In” (www.plus-ed.com). Here you will have access to your dedicated Agents Panel, where you will be able to review the content on all our programmes, schools, activities, prices and download all marketing material such as photos, videos and logos at the touch of a button.

The new VISION system will allow you to make your online booking for any of our worldwide destinations

4 REVIEW YOUR RESERVATION From your personal agent panel, click the section “Your Booking“, this will allow you to check the Status of the groups, Invoices and Payments. You will be able to request and download Visa letters, book museums or simply review the cost of a transfer.

3 MAKE A BOOKING When you are ready to start, Click on the enrol section from the VISION home page, select the destination, choose the accomodation you prefer and insert your arrival and departure date. You are all set!

A confirmation message from our sales team will be with you in a matter of seconds.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS 1 BOOKING CONDITIONS By submitting the Booking Application, the Agent formally agrees to abide by PLUS Terms & Conditions set herein .

2 DEPOSITS If the booking is accepted, the Agent must pay, by the date indicated, a non-refundable deposit of £ 120.00 for UK and $ 120.00 for USA per person upon confirmation of the booking. Failing this, the places will be automatically released with no further communication. Partial payments, payment falling short of the full amount due and/or notification of payments will not be sufficient to retain bookings. The deposit paid will be deducted from the total amount due to be paid 21 days before arrival (please refer to par 7).

3 PRICES All prices are exclusive of any value added or any sales tax or any other tax which may become applicable and for which the Agent shall be additionally liable.

4 SERVICES In return for the payment of the appropriate fees PLUS will provide board, tuition and activities as specified on the website. Not included in the fees are: general expenses (except where clearly indicated), entrance to museums and attractions, airport transfers.

Changes of services, facilities or dates of programmes are avoided whenever possible. On rare occasions generally due to circumstances beyond PLUS’ control, or where the bookings in a centre do not reach the minimum numbers required to viably operate it, changes may be necessary. In these circumstances PLUS shall either offer equivalent services/facilities or refund in full all fees paid. No other claims for compensation or expenses can be considered. Neither PLUS, nor the Agent shall be in any way liable to the client if a service cannot be supplied by reason of industrial dispute, or other cause outside their control. There is no reduction in the course fee where a course includes a public holiday.

5 INSURANCE The Agent shall, at its own expense, obtain and maintain throughout the duration of the courses an insurance cover for public liability, event and personal injury liability to or the death of any person and any loss or destruction of or damage to property not attributable to any fault or neglect of the clients with an insurance company of repute. Copies of all such insurance policies and evidence that all premiums have been paid shall be presented on PLUS’ demand and must be in English.

6 WARRANTY & LIABILITY PLUS, its staff and representatives will not be liable for any loss, damage, illness or injury to persons or property however caused, except where such liability is imposed by statute. Clients must have personal insurance against medical expenses, third parties, travel insurance, including inability to attend or continue a course.

6.1 STUDENT WELFARE AND GROUP LEADERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES PLUS only accepts closed groups accompanied by their group leader.

Except for Intensive English bookings (UK), the Group Leader must be at least 25 years old and speak fluent English.

The Group Leader is the ultimate person responsible for supervising his/her group constantly day and night and must comply with the student welfare, security and safety rules set by PLUS. Group leaders’ duties and responsibilities are well defined and encompassed in the Handbook. Agents/schools are required to hand it out to their selected staff members, draw their attention to the student Welfare paragraph and ultimately invite them to sign a statement of acceptance prior to their departure.

7 PAYMENTS The balance with final number of students is due 21 days before the arrival date. Payments must be credited to the PLUS bank account, without deduction or setoff and free from any taxes, levies or other charges or encumbrances. If the sums due are not accredited on the

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date indicated, all agent’s bookings are subject to immediate release and the deposit paid will be forfeited to PLUS. If by the term indicated on relevant invoice (s) the Agent fails to pay for clients, staff booked over and above the places initially secured at the centre or for any extra services requested, PLUS is entitled to cancel or suspend any further service to the Agents’ clients at any or all the centres.

8 CANCELLATION FEES In case of cancellation, the deposit paid is forfeited to PLUS. For places cancelled the following penalties will be levied. If the booking is cancelled between: • 21 days before arrival, loss of deposit paid • 15 days before arrival, 70% • 7 days before arrival, 100% of the total package cost.

9 SCHOOL REGULATIONS PLUS uncompromisingly prohibits illicit drugs, violence, racism, classroom disruption and dishonesty. No drugs, tobacco products or alcohol are permitted at any centre, function or when on excursions.

Clients are expected to abide by the College disciplinary regulations, and demonstrate reasonable standards of conduct within and outside the classroom. Failure to do this may result in expulsion from the course. In this event, no refunds become applicable.

10 VISA STUDENTS If , in spite of a PLUS sponsorship letter, the British Embassy or American Embassy does not grant a visa, PLUS shall reimburse the initial deposit of £ 120.00 for UK and $ 120.00 for USA upon receiving a copy of the formal Embassy document confirming such refusal. Cancellation charges still apply (please refer to par 8).

11 COMPLAINTS APPLICABLE TO UK Over the years PLUS has been able to fully respond to students’ requirements and to minimize cause for complaints. This does not necessarily mean, however, that something cannot go wrong. If a student is unhappy or dissatisfied with any part of the programme ie teaching, leisure activities, host family and so on, he/she should observe the following procedure: STEP 1 Discuss the problem with his/her leader who will report the problem to the Campus Manager, who should solve it within 36 working hours. STEP 2 If the problem persists, the student can call or ask his/her group leader to contact PLUS Head office (0207 7302223 ). Necessary steps will then be taken without delay. STEP 3 If the problem still cannot be solved, then the student may refer the complaint to: ABLS PO BOX 312, GREAT YARMOUTH NR30 9EP. The complaint can also be sent to British Council: Customer Services, Accreditation Unit Bridgewater House, 58 Whitworth Street, Manchester M1 6BB, UK. Or e-mailed to: accreditation.unit@britishcouncil.org The complaint must be written in English, specifying whether action has already been taken by PLUS, and signed. The student should also state whether he/she is happy for the complaint to be copied to PLUS. 12 FORCE MAJEURE If PLUS or the Agent is affected by Force Majeure it shall forthwith notify the other party of the nature and extent thereof. Neither party shall be deemed to be in breach of this Agreement, or otherwise be liable to the other, by reason of any delay in performance, or non performance, of any of its obligations.

13 PROPER LAW These Terms & Conditions are construed in accordance with the English Law. All disputes, controversies or claims shall be referred to and finally settled under the rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce of London by three arbitrators appointed in accordance with those Rules that are known and accepted by the Parties. It is hereby agreed that the Commercial Court of London shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any judicial proceedings howsoever related to the interpretation of these Terms & Conditions which may not be deferred to arbitration.

Previous Terms & Conditions are superseded. London, 11 April

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