2017 Kings Summer Brochure

2017 JUNIOR SUMMER COURSES

A perfect summer New for 2017 Brighton Vacation Extra Centre American University Taster Program

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2017 JUNIOR SUMMER COURSES

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WELCOME With over 30 years’ experience of running summer schools for young people from all over the world, Kings has given thousands of students a summer they’ll never forget. In 2016, we were delighted to welcome students from more than 55 different countries.

To give our students the best possible experience, we make sure all our summer centres are in ideal locations, with excellent facilities and highly-motivated staff. In 2017 our students will be able to choose from eight Residential Summer Centres and four city-based Vacation Extra centres — including our new Brighton location.

The variety and flexibility of our courses allow us to cater for a host of different needs and interests, and in 2017 we will be adding to our programme range with an American University Taster Program in New York. This exciting new course will give our students the opportunity to enjoy lectures on areas of US education and culture, and to visit some of the world’s most famous universities.

We look forward to another great summer ahead.

Mary Doody Director of Kings Summer

We pride ourselves on offering plenty of individual support and attention, and ensure that each child’s safety and well-being are always our top priorities.

Student satisfaction To help keep our standards consistently high, we ask for regular feedback 91% on our programmes. In 2016, an average of 91% of students at our residential summer centres said they would recommend Kings Summer. For more information on satisfaction ratings by location see pages 18 – 69.

CONTENTS The perfect summer starts here Our courses: Residential Summer Centres

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Our courses: Vacation Extra Centres

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Lessons and learning

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Our activities

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Our excursions

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Additional sightseeing tours

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A world of friendship

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Student care

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Locations

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Information

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Malibu

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New York

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Cheltenham

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Book a course

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Central London (South Bank)

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Bath (Downside)

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London (Farringtons)

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Moreton Hall

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Brighton

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Bournemouth

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London (Beckenham)

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Oxford

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This brochure is just the start. Wherever you see these symbols, you can go online for additional content — factsheets, 360 photo galleries and blog posts.

See back page for more details or go straight to: kingssummer.com/seemore

Accreditation Many of our UK Summer Centres are accredited by the British Council.

See each location page for details.

THE PERFECT SUMMER STARTS HERE

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Malibu

New York

Location

Pepperdine University, Malibu, California

Concordia College, Bronxville, New York, 30 mins from Manhattan

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Accommodation

Twin rooms on campus

Twin rooms on campus

Courses offered

Summer Course

Summer Course American University Taster Program «NEW

Minimum age – maximum age

10 – 17

Summer Course: 12 (10 as part of a group) – 17 Taster Program: 14 – 17

Start dates

28 June; 5, 12, 19, 26 July

5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2 August

End date

1 August

8 August

Changeover day

Wednesday arrive/Tuesday depart

Wednesday arrive/Tuesday depart

London (Farringtons)

Moreton Hall

Brighton «NEW

Location

Farringtons School, Chislehurst, Kent

Moreton Hall school, Shropshire, near Manchester

Attractive seaside town on England's South Coast

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Accommodation

Mainly twin rooms on campus

Twin and triple en suite rooms on campus

On-campus single en suite residence (over 16s only), or homestay

Courses offered

Summer Course

Parent and Child Course

Vacation Extra

Minimum age – maximum age

10 – 16

3 – 7, 8 – 13

14 – 17

Start dates

9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6, 13, 20 August

25, June; 2, 9, 16, 23 30 July

End date

13 August

26 August

6 August

Changeover day

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Sunday arrive/Saturday depart

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Choosing the perfect summer is easy.

We offer a range of great locations and summer experiences, at both our Residential Summer Centres and Vacation Extra Centres.

Courses are designed to be varied and flexible, ensuring we can cater for youngsters of different ages, needs and interests.

These pages show an overview of our summer centres and the courses available at each location. Full details can be found on the individual location pages (18 – 69).

Cheltenham

Central London (South Bank)

Bath (Downside)

Cheltenham College, Gloucestershire

South Bank University, Central London

Downside School, 20 mins from Bath

Location

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Single rooms with some twins and dorms on campus

Single en suite rooms — 5 mins walk from main campus

Single rooms with some twins and dorms on campus

Accommodation

Summer Course (+ Filmcraft, + Tennis «NEW, + Performing Arts) Intensive English

Summer Course

Summer Course (+ Tennis, + Horse riding) Intensive Academic

Courses offered

12 (10 as part of a group) – 17

14 (12 as part of a group) – 17

Summer Course: 8 – 12, 13 – 17 Intensive Academic: 13 – 17

Minimum age – maximum age

5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2 August

28 June; 5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2, 9, 16 August

5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2, 9, 16 August

Start dates

9 August

23 August

23 August (Summer Course) 30 August (Intensive Academic)

End date

Wednesday arrive/Wednesday depart

Wednesday arrive/Wednesday depart

Wednesday arrive/Wednesday depart Changeover day

Bournemouth

London (Beckenham)

Oxford

Attractive seaside town on England's South Coast

London suburb, 20 mins by train to Central London

Famous university city in central England

Location

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Off-campus single en suite residence (over 16s only) or homestay

Homestay

Off-campus, single residence or homestay

Accommodation

Vacation Extra

Vacation Extra

Vacation Extra, Intensive Academic

Courses offered

13 – 17

14 – 17

14 (15 for Intensive Academic) – 17

Minimum age – maximum age

11, 18, 25 June; 2, 9, 16, 23 30 July; 6, 13 20 August (homestay), 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6, 13 August (residence)

11, 18, 25 June; 2, 9, 16, 23 30 July; 6, 13 August

25 June; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6, 13, 20 August (homestay), 25 June; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August (residence)

Start dates

27 August homestay, 20 August residence

27 August

27 August homestay, 13 August residence

End date

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Changeover day

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OUR COURSES AT RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CENTRES Summer Course Locations: Malibu, New York, Bath (Downside), Cheltenham, London (Farringtons), Central London (South Bank)

Please note that our specialist add-on options require a minimum number of students to run.

Lesson plan: 15 hours of English per week

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Location: Bath (Downside) Minimum – maximum age: 8 – 17 Additional hours per week: 6 hours Students receive tuition at a local approved stables in walking, trotting, cantering, jumping, hacking and horse management (according to level).

Min – max age: 8 – 17 (varies by location) Minimum level: Beginner Activities: Fully supervised programme of sports and activities on campus Excursions: 3 – 4 excursions per week

Tennis

Accommodation: Full-board

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Locations: Bath (Downside), Cheltenham Minimum – maximum age: 8 – 17 Additional hours per week: 6 hours A professional tennis coach helps students practise ball skills, learn to serve and develop match play techniques on site.

This core, fully-inclusive course is designed to improve students' English while also providing a wide range of sports, activities and excursions.

There is also the option to add specialist sports or tutoring at Bath or Cheltenham, for which a supplement applies.

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Day 1

Horse riding

Day 2

Day 3

Morning

Day 4

Filmcraft

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Location: Cheltenham Minimum – maximum age: 12 – 17 Additional hours per week: 9 hours Students learn about film-making, including script-writing, directing, acting, camera-work, lighting and digital editing.

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Performing arts

Location: Cheltenham Minimum – maximum age: 12 – 17 Additional hours per week: 9 hours Students plan and perform a short musical or play. They can direct, perform, and design costumes/scenery.

Sample timetables UK and USA sample timetables are provided below for reference — please see factsheets for specific detail by location.

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Day 6

Day 7

Lessons

Activities

Activities

Lessons

Lessons

Lessons

Half-day excursion

Lessons

Lessons

Half-day excursion

Half-day excursion

Half-day excursion

Activities

Half-day excursion

Activities

B R E A K FA S T Arrivals/ departures or full-day excursion (includes lunch)

In Cheltenham/Bath (Downside) Lessons

Lessons

Arrivals/ departures or full-day excursion (includes lunch)

In South Bank/London (Farringtons) Lessons

Lessons

Afternoon

LUNCH In Cheltenham/Bath (Downside) Activities

Activities

In Central London (South Bank) Half-day excursion

Half-day excursion

In London (Farringtons) Activities

Half-day excursion

Evening

USA

DINNER Activities

Activities

Activities

Activities

Activities

Activities

Activities

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Full-day excursion (includes lunch and dinner off-site)

Lessons

Departures or full-day excursion (includes lunch)

Morning

Afternoon

B R E A K FA S T Arrivals or full-day excursion (includes lunch)

Lessons

Activities

Activities

LUNCH Activities

Evening

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Full-day excursion (includes lunch)

Lessons LUNCH Lessons

LUNCH Lessons

DINNER Activities

DINNER Activities

Activities

Activities

Our Residential Summer Centres offer an all-inclusive campustype experience for young learners. Offering superb facilities in some of the best locations throughout the UK and USA, students

will enjoy a perfect summer of learning, sports and activities in a safe and secure environment. Meals and accommodation are provided on site, and there are fully supervised excursions.

Intensive Academic Location: Bath (Downside) Minimum – maximum age: 13 – 17 Minimum level: Intermediate

This course provides students with the opportunity to study a range of academic subjects and gain valuable experience of life in a top UK boarding school. Subjects include Maths, Science, History and Geography.

Sample timetable

esson plan: 27 hours (15 of English L lessons and 12 of Academic lessons) Activities and excursions: Full programme of evening activities per week. Two full-day excursions and one half-day excursion per week, including one entrance fee.

Accommodation: Full-board residential accommodation

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Morning

Afternoon

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Academic lessons

Academic lessons

English lessons

English lessons

Full-day excursion (includes lunch)

Study evening

Activities

B R E A K FA S T Arrivals/ departures or full-day excursion (includes lunch)

English lessons

English lessons

English lessons LUNCH

Academic lessons

Academic lessons

Evening

Half-day excursion DINNER

Activities

Activities

Activities

Activities

Activities

Intensive English Location: Cheltenham Minimum – maximum age: 12 – 17 Minimum level: Beginner

This course includes 15 hours of general English and 6 hours of specialist English lessons per week. Subjects may include business English, pronunciation and writing skills.

Sample timetable

Lesson plan: 21 hours of English per week Activities and excursions: Daytime sports and activities programme. Two full-day excursions and one half-day excursion per week, including one entrance fee per week Accommodation: Full-board residential accommodation

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Morning

Afternoon

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7 Full-day excursion (includes lunch)

B R E A K FA S T Arrivals/ departures or full-day excursion (includes lunch)

Lessons

Lessons

Lessons

Activities

Activities

Lessons

Lessons

Lessons

Lessons

Lessons

Lessons

Lessons

Lessons

Lessons

Activities

Activities

Half-day excursion

Lessons

Lessons

Activities

Activities

LUNCH

Evening

DINNER Activities

Activities

Activities

Activities

Activities

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OUR COURSES AT RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CENTRES «NEW7 1 for 20

American University Taster Program Location: New York Minimum – maximum age: 14 – 17 Minimum level: Intermediate

This exciting program is designed to give students a taste of life as a US university student.

The course includes lectures, discussions and tutorial sessions delivered by university lecturers. Students also visit famous US universities such as Princeton and Columbia.

Sample timetable

Lesson plan: 9 hours of English, 6 hours of university-style lectures per week Activities and excursions: One university visit and two full-day excursions per week. A weekly study skills lecture. Evening on-site activities.

Accommodation: Full-board accommodation

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Morning

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Lessons

Departures/ Full-day excursion (lunch and dinner off site)

B R E A K FA S T

Arrivals or English full-day lessons Afternoon excursion LUNCH (includes Activities lunch) Evening

DINNER Activities

Activities

Please note that this course runs subject to a minimum of 6 students.

Full-day excursion and university visit (lunch and dinner off site)

Lecture LUNCH English lessons

Full-day excursion (includes lunch)

LUNCH Lecture

DINNER Activities

Activities

Activities

Parent and Child Program Location: Moreton Hall Child minimum – maximum age groups: 3–7 8 – 13 Minimum level: Beginner

This unique course allows both parent and child to enjoy an active and fun vacation while learning about life in a UK boarding school. It features separate programmes for parents and children, plus activities to participate in together.

Sample timetable Day 1

Lesson plan: 15 hours of English per week for adults, 10 for children Activities and excursions: Fully supervised programme of sports and activities on campus. One full-day and one half-day excursion per week

Day 2

Day 3

Morning

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

B R E A K FA S T Arrivals or activities

Children

Departures or full-day Lessons or Lessons or Lessons or Lessons or Lessons or excursion activities activities activities activities activities (includes Parents lunch) Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons

Afternoon

LUNCH Children

Accommodation: Full-board accommodation on campus

Activities

Activities

Half-day excursion

Activities

Activities

Shopping trip

Sporting activities

Half-day excursion

Spa visit

Sporting activities

Activities (Cocktails for adults)

Free time

Activities

Parents

Evening

BBQ Free time

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DINNER Activities

Activities

Free time

OUR COURSES AT VACATION EXTRA CENTRES Our Vacation Extra courses take place at Kings’ year-round centres in Brighton, London, Bournemouth and Oxford.

Designed for teenagers, the courses here allow for more individual freedom, yet still within a safe and secure environment.

Vacation Extra Course Locations: Brighton, Bournemouth, London (Beckenham) and Oxford Minimum – maximum age: 13 – 17 Minimum level: Beginner (Elementary in London and Oxford) Lesson plan: 15 hours of English per week Activities: Supervised programme of sports and activities, some free time Excursions: One half-day and one full-day excursion per week

The Vacation Extra Course is designed to improve students' English whilst offering a varied range of activities and excursions. Accommodation and activity venues are generally located off site.

Sample timetable Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Morning

Afternoon

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Lessons

Lessons

Activities

Activities

Full-day excursion (includes lunch)

Activities

Activities

B R E A K FA S T Arrivals/ departures or free time

Lessons

Lessons

Lessons

Activities

Activities

Half-day excursion

Free time

Activities

Free time

Activities

LUNCH

Evening

DINNER Free time

Accommodation: Full-board accommodation off-site in residence or homestay. Please note, 3 week maximum homestay for under 16s.

Intensive Academic Course (Pre-university) Location: Oxford Minimum – maximum age: 15 – 17 Minimum level: Intermediate Lesson plan: 27 hours of lessons per week Excursions: One half-day and one full-day excursion per week Accommodation: Full-board accommodation off-site in residence or homestay. Please note, 3 week maximum homestay for under 16s.

This course offers a combination of general English lessons, academic subjects and IELTS preparation. Students also have a programme of excursions.

Sample timetable Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Morning

Afternoon

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

English Lessons

English Lessons

Academic lessons

Academic lessons

Full-day excursion (includes lunch)

Free time

Activities

B R E A K FA S T Arrivals/ departures or free time

English Lessons

English Lessons

English Lessons

Academic lessons

Academic lessons

Half-day excursion

Activities

Free time

Activities

LUNCH

Evening

DINNER Social evening

Free time

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LESSONS AND LEARNING Kings Summer offers young learners and teenagers an excellent opportunity to use, practise and improve their English skills in a fun learning environment.

Levels All students are tested on the first day of their stay to determine their level — both written and oral testing takes place to determine the correct class for each student.

Each class has a maximum of 15 students.

Students are placed in one of six levels, from Beginner to Advanced.

The American University Taster Program and Intensive Academic Programs in Bath and Oxford require a minimum intermediate level of English so students who wish to attend these courses will be required to do a pre-arrival test.

Excursion lessons Excursion lessons have been programmed into the timetable at our residential centres.

The excursion lesson is a chance for students to learn more about the destinations on offer that week. The teachers often do follow-up activities in class about the destinations visited.

Coursebooks and project lessons Students are given coursebooks on a loan basis. These have been carefully selected to help enhance learning, develop linguistic skills and improve students’ confidence in listening and speaking. Students also complete a number of interactive projects during their stay to allow them to practise their language more freely.

Portfolio of work/report/ certificate As students progress through the course, they will be adding to a portfolio of work which they can take home and show their parents. Students will receive an end-ofcourse report on their academic studies and a certificate of attendance.

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OUR ACTIVITIES At Kings, we know it’s important that every day is busy, fun-packed and different. For this reason, we complement lessons with a vast range of activities, ensuring that there is something new and exciting to enjoy every single day.

Daytime activities Each centre offers a variety of structured and supervised daytime activities. These have been specifically designed to make the most of the facilities and surroundings at each location.

Students can play beach volleyball in Malibu, develop their photography skills at Bath, enjoy a refreshing swim at Farringtons — all centres have lots to offer. Specific courses have been designed for each centre, more information about which can be found on our website.

Students at our Bath and Cheltenham Residential Summer Centres can also select specialist ‘add on’ sessions (supplement applies), which include tennis, horse riding, film craft, and performing arts.

Evening activities In all of the Residential Summer Centres, social activities are arranged each evening to encourage fun, friendship and English practice.

Students usually have one main activity each evening, followed by some supervised ‘chill out’ time at the end of the day.

Evening activities include quiz nights, discos and talent shows.

Our Vacation Extra Centres offer 3 – 4 evening activities per week.

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OUR EXCURSIONS We have carefully planned excursions to local areas of interest that we feel will best enhance each student's experience.

We aim to offer a mix of cultural and historical visits as well as some shopping trips and visits to entertainment venues.

Our centre-specific factsheets give full details of all the excursions we offer.

See kingssummer.com.

For information on additional sightseeing trips available with our courses, please see page 15.

US centers Our US Summer Course includes three full-day excursions each week to make the most of the iconic cities in which we are located.

Destinations include famous landmarks such as the Empire State Building and museums such as the Natural History Museum, theme parks including Six Flags and Universal Studios, and famous beaches including Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.

Our University Taster Program in New York offers a weekly visit to a leading US university, in addition to two full-day excursions.

UK centres In the UK every centre offers both full-day and half-day excursions which allow students to explore some of the most famous cities in the country, including London, Brighton, Oxford, Bath, Portsmouth and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Students at our Central London location have daily visits into London as well as full-day excursions at the weekend.

Please see our location pages for specific excursion details.

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ADDITIONAL SIGHTSEEING Students in Bath (Downside) and Cheltenham in the UK, and New York and Malibu in the US can get even more out of their summer with additional trips to popular tourist destinations nearby.

Return transport, accommodation and all meals are included.

Bath and Cheltenham Our students in Bath (Downside) and Cheltenham can book a 2-day sightseeing trip to London, taking in well-known attractions such as Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and the London Dungeons.

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Students in New York can take advantage of a 2 – 3 day trip to Boston where they’ll visit Harvard, MIT, the Skywalk Observatory and follow the famous Freedom trail.

Malibu Malibu students can enjoy a 2 – 3 day trip to San Diego, where they’ll take a tour of the city’s Old Town, get a ferry to Coronado Island, eat in the Gaslamp Quarter and have an optional entrance to San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld.

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Please note that the above excursions run subject to a minimum number of 10 students and must be booked at least 4 weeks in advance. The trips may be run by one of Kings Summer’s travel partners alongside Kings Summer staff.

Supplements will apply.

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With over 55 different countries represented each year, our students share great times with friends from all over the world.

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STUDENT CARE Student welfare and safety are always our top priorities at Kings Summer. We understand and acknowledge the trust that is put in us, and take our responsibility very seriously.

Student Care measures To ensure students are safe at all times we have put the following measures into place: All lessons and activities are compulsory.

At our Vacation Extra centres the homestay providers and residence supervisors are responsible for students at their accommodation, and ensure that curfews are followed every night.

In the Residential Summer Centres House Parents or Night Supervisors monitor the halls of residence throughout the night time period.

Teachers take attendance registers at the start of every lesson and registers are taken on activities and excursions.

There is a designated Welfare Manager at each of our locations.

Staff to student ratios are high.

Individual students at the Residential Summer Centres are allocated a staff member to act as their guardian during their stay. They will have a daily meeting throughout their stay.

Students are all issued with ID cards and wristbands with emergency contact information.

There are designated staff with first aid training at each centre.

We have strong recruitment systems, and staff are hired subject to suitable references and background checks A 24-hour emergency phone service for students, staff and parents is in place.

We have a regularly reviewed child safeguarding policy.

Child safeguarding forms an integral part of staff training.

Nourishing meals

Bank service

With a very full and active programme we know how important it is for students to eat nutritious food. All meals will be provided for students, either at the school, at a local dining venue, or by their homestay host. On full-day excursions, packed meals will be provided. We also cater for students with special dietary requirements.

Kings Summer offers a student bank service so that students can feel safe in knowing their money, passport and travel documents are kept in a safe place. This service allows us to help the students manage their money, and also reduce the likelihood of them losing it.

Transfers

Insurance

All students attending our programmes must book a Kings arrival/departure transfer unless travelling with a group leader or a responsible adult.

We’ve developed an excellent value insurance policy specially designed for international students, in conjunction with Guard.Me in the USA and Endsleigh Insurance in the UK. The insurance policy gives a very high level of cover and will protect students in the case of an accident or emergency.

Students should complete the insurance form to make sure they are fully protected.

Students attending courses in the USA will automatically be enrolled on the Kings policy unless proof of alternative insurance is provided. For full details visit: kingssummer.com

Students who book this service will have a meet-and-greet service on arrival (a nominated driver or a Kings member of staff) and will be taken directly to their centre. Equally, on departure all individual students will be checked in by Kings staff or a driver. Groups are normally checked in by their group leader. We also welcome students who have booked an Unaccompanied Minor service.

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OUR RESIDEN SUMMER CE Our Residential Summer Centres in the UK and US provide an all-inclusive campus-type experience, and are based in the following locations:

20 Malibu 24 New York 28 Cheltenham 32 Central London (South Bank) 36 Bath (Downside) 40 London (Farringtons) 44 Moreton Hall

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NTIAL ENTRES

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Our Malibu Residential Summer Center is situated on the beautiful campus of Pepperdine University and offers an ideal, safe environment for international students. It enjoys a beautiful location at the foot of the Santa Monica Mountains with a fantastic view of the Pacific Ocean. The famous beaches of Los Angeles are a short drive away, while LA’s “must see” areas including Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica are easily accessible.

USA Malibu, Los Angeles

San Diego

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Nearest LAX Airport (40km)

Facilities Beautiful 832-acre campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean Ocean-view cafeteria with indoor and outdoor seating Fields where baseball, soccer, American football and other team sports can be played Tennis courts, swimming pool, and outdoor sand volleyball courts Modern classrooms On-campus accommodation Wifi on campus

USA RESIDEN MALIBU

Student Satisfaction in 2016 % of students rating excellent/good

96%

81%

94%

95%

TEACHING

ACTIVITIES

EXCURSIONS

OVERALL EXPERIENCE

For detailed factsheets, timetables, photos, 360° views, blogs, and much more, visit: kingssummer.com/seemore

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Key Facts

Course

Excursions

Arrival dates: 28 June; 5, 12, 19, 26 July

Summer Course This course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers who are looking for an on-campus stay by the beach. Offering fantastic on-site facilities including a swimming pool and tennis courts, the 15 hours of English tuition each week is complemented by a full program of on-campus activities and exciting excursions to iconic destinations in and around LA.

3 full-day excursions each week.

End date: 1 August Changeover day: Wednesday arrive/ Tuesday depart Duration: 1 – 5 weeks (1 week bookings are accepted for 28 June, 26 July only) Minimum age – maximum age: 10 – 17 Maximum class size: 15

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See page 8 for more information on this course.

Excursion destinations may include Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags, various shopping outlets, Hollywood, Santa Monica and Venice Beach.

RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CENTERS MALIBU

Activities

Accommodation

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One half-day spent on site doing various sporting and/or artistic activities as well as a fully-inclusive evening activity program on campus.

Comfortable on-campus accommodation in twin rooms (average ratio 1:4). Girls and boys are accommodated in different areas or on different floors.

Wifi is available campus wide.

Laundry We organize a weekly bed linen change.

A pay-per-use laundry facility is available for students within the accommodation block at set times.

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Our New York Residential Summer Center is located on the safe, attractive campus of Concordia College in the affluent village of Bronxville. This neighborhood has a real village feel yet is just 30 minutes from Grand Central Station and the excitement and bustle of New York City. JFK, La Guardia and Newark airports are all less than 1 hour by coach or taxi.

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Nearest Newark (53km) JFK International (35km) La Guardia (26km)

Facilities On-site canteen Large auditorium Student lounge Indoor basketball court Multipurpose sports hall Beach volleyball court Wifi on campus

USA RESIDEN NEW YORK

Student Satisfaction in 2016 % of students rating excellent/good

97%

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Arrival dates: 5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2 August

Summer Course This course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers who would like to experience the famous city of New York. Offering the perfect combination of learning and exploring, it comprises 15 hours of English, on-site sporting activities and many full-day excursions to Manhattan.

End date: 8 August Changeover day: Wednesday arrive/ Tuesday depart Duration: 1 – 5 weeks (1 week bookings are accepted for 5 July; 2 August only) Minimum age – maximum age: Summer Course: 12 – 17 (10 as part of a group) Taster Program: 14 – 17 Maximum class size: 15 26

See page 8 for more information on this course.

American University Taster Program This exciting new program is designed to give students a taste of life as a US university student. Components of the course include lectures, discussions and tutorial sessions delivered by university lecturers. Students also have the opportunity to visit leading American universities including Princeton, Columbia and New York University.

See page 10 for more information on this course.

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Summer Course: three full-day excursions each week. University Taster Program: one full-day university visit and two full-day excursions per week. Excursion destinations in Manhattan include the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Museum of Natural History and Central Park as well as visits to large shopping outlets and Six Flags Great Adventure.

One half-day spent on site doing various sporting and/or artistic activities as well as a fully-inclusive evening activity program.

Wifi available campus wide.

Accommodation

We organize a weekly bed linen change.

A free personal laundry facility is available for students within the accommodation block at set times.

On-campus accommodation in twin rooms.

There are shared bathroom facilities (1: 6 or 8) and common areas on each floor.

Girls and boys are accommodated in different areas or on different floors.

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Our Cheltenham Residential Summer Centre is based at prestigious Cheltenham College in Gloucestershire. One of the most famous boarding schools in England, it has excellent facilities that include tennis courts, a professional theatre and film-making software. The College occupies beautiful buildings in extensive grounds, ideally situated just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Cheltenham.

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Facilities Sports fields for football, rugby, hockey, cricket and other games Volleyball, basketball and tennis courts Large sports hall Indoor heated swimming pool (25 metre) Professional theatre Dance studio Beautiful historic dining room Computer rooms and Internet access Art room

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Courses

Arrival dates: 5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2 August

Summer Course This course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers and offers a perfect balance of lessons, sports, activities and excursions. It includes 15 hours of English each week (lessons take place Thursday to Monday)

Intensive English This course includes 15 hours of general English and 6 hours of specialist English lessons per week. Subjects may include business English, pronunciation and writing skills.

Tennis: Summer Course + 6 hours of professional on-site tennis coaching

See page 9 for more information on this course.

End date: 9 August Changeover day: Wednesday arrive/ Wednesday depart Duration: 1 – 5 weeks (1 week bookings are accepted for 2 August only) Minimum age – maximum age: 12 (10 as part of a group) – 17 Maximum class size: 15

Filmcraft: Summer Course + 9 hours of our specialist film-making course

Performing Arts: Summer Course + 9 hours of our specialist Performing Arts course.

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Full-day excursions: every Tuesday and Wednesday to London, Oxford, Bath, Warwick Castle or Cardiff.

Variety of on-site sports, arts and crafts and swimming activities are available.

Email and internet access at set times.

Half-day excursions: one half-day excursion each week to Gloucester, Worcester, Stratford-Upon-Avon or Cirencester.

Accommodation

Local visit to Cheltenham each week.

An overnight (2-day) trip to London is also available — supplement applies. See page 15.

Mostly single and some twin rooms with modern communal bathrooms and some dorms for 3 – 4 students. Boys and girls are housed separately in boarding houses opposite the main campus.

Laundry A free weekly laundry service is provided.

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Our Central London Residential Summer Centre is based at London's South Bank University. Enjoying a superb location right in the heart of the city, it offers modern facilities and single en suite accommodation with spectacular views of the Shard and the London Eye. Its proximity to all the main attractions makes it the perfect base for sightseeing.

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London

Facilities Single en suite bedrooms New modern dining and classroom building Indoor sports hall Student social area Wifi in most areas

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Course

Excursions

Arrival dates: 28 June; 5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2, 9, 16 August

Summer Course This course is the perfect choice for juniors and teenagers who would like to spend time in the heart of the city of London. With a fantastic location, close to Big Ben and the London Eye, students enjoy daily excursions to the city’s main attractions, plus 15 hours of English tuition on site each week.

Lessons normally take place from Thursday to Monday.

Daily trips to major London attractions, such as London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Natural History Museum, plus an additional full-day trip to Brighton, Oxford, Windsor, Canterbury or Cambridge each week.

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Maximum class size: 15

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Weekly travel card included for use on the London underground and buses (zones 1 and 2).

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Internet

Sports hall available on campus for use once per week and there is a fully-inclusive evening activity programme on campus or around London.

The student residence is five minutes' walk from the main classroom and dining area.

It contains single rooms with private bathrooms. Rooms are arranged in flats with 5 – 8 rooms sharing a communal kitchen/ common room area.

Wifi available in most areas.

Laundry We organise a weekly bed linen change.

A pay-per-use laundry facility is available for students within the accommodation block at set times.

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Our Bath Residential Summer Centre is based at Downside School. This classic English boarding school is one of the oldest and most prestigious private schools in the country.

Downside occupies a beautiful 500-acre estate at the foot of the Mendip Hills and offers excellent facilities which ensure our students a range of great on-site activities. The centre is ideally situated just 25 minutes south of the city of Bath in Somerset and 2 hours from London.

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Oxford Downside

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London

Facilities 100 acres of sports fields for football, rugby, cricket and other games Volleyball, basketball and tennis courts Large sports hall Indoor heated swimming pool (25 metre) Art room and fashion workshop 600-seat theatre Large, historic dining room Campus-wide wifi

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Key Facts

Courses

Arrival dates: 5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2, 9, 16 August

Changeover day: Wednesday arrive/ Wednesday depart

Summer Course This course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers and offers a perfect balance of lessons, sports, activities and excursions. It includes 15 hours of English each week (lessons take place Thursday to Monday)

Duration: Summer course — 1 – 7 weeks (1 week bookings are accepted for 9, 16 August only); Intensive Academic — 2 – 8 weeks

Tennis: Summer Course + 6 hours of professional tennis coaching (coaching will take place on site)

Minimum age – maximum age: Summer Course: 8 – 12, 13 – 17 (There are separate classes and activities for the two age groups) Intensive Academic: 13 – 17

Horse riding: Summer Course + 6 hours of horse riding at approved local riding stables

End date: 23 August (Summer Course); 30 August (Intensive Academic)

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Maximum class size: 15 (12 for Intensive Academic)

See page 8 for more information on this course.

Intensive Academic This course provides students with the opportunity to study a range of academic subjects and gain valuable experience of life in a top UK boarding school. Subjects include Maths, Science, History and Geography. It consists of 15 hours general English and 12 hours of academic subjects.

See page 9 for more information on this course.

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Activities

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Full-day excursions: every Tuesday and Wednesday to London, Oxford, Bristol, Salisbury and Stonehenge, Longleat Safari Park or Cardiff.

Variety of on-site sports, arts and crafts and swimming activities are available.

Campus-wide wifi.

At Bath core activities include cookery and digital photography.

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Half-day excursions: one half-day excursion each week to Bath. Additionally, every two weeks there is a half-day trip to Wookey Hole, Bristol Zoo or Cheddar Gorge and Wells. Intensive Academic students have one half-day excursion per week.

An over night (2 day) trip to London is also available — supplement applies. See page 15.

A free weekly laundry service is provided.

Accommodation On-campus accommodation. Single and twin rooms, and dorms for 4 – 8 students.

There are modern communal bathrooms.

Boys and girls are housed separately.

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Our London (Farringtons) Residential Summer Centre is based at Farringtons School, an elegant school situated in beautiful parkland. Benefitting from a small, intimate feel this centre offers exceptional facilities for sports and activities, including an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, large sports hall and outdoor sports fields. It is perfectly located in the quiet village of Chislehurst, only 15km from Central London.

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Facilities Sports fields for football, rugby, cricket and other games Volleyball, basketball and tennis courts Heated swimming pool Large, modern sports hall Hall with theatre stage Modern, fully-refurbished dining room Internet access with wifi in most areas

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Key Facts

Course

Excursions

Arrival dates: 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August

Summer Course This course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers who would like to experience beautiful English countryside, yet still be close to London. Offering the perfect combination of learning and exploring, it comprises 15 hours of English, numerous on-site sporting activities and many excursions to Central London and other nearby cities. Lessons normally take place from Monday to Friday.

Full-day excursions: every Saturday and Sunday to Central London, Oxford, Brighton, Cambridge or Canterbury.

End date: 13 August Changeover day: Sunday arrive/Sunday depart Duration: 1 – 5 weeks (1 week bookings are accepted for 30 July, 6 August only) Minimum age – maximum age: 10 – 16 Maximum class size: 15 42

See page 8 for more information on this course.

Half-day excursions: one extended half-day London excursion and one half day excursion to Greenwich, Covent Garden, Natural History Museum or Science Museum each week.

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Activities

Accommodation

Internet

A variety of on-site sports, arts and crafts and swimming activities are available.

On-campus accommodation. Twin rooms and some dorms for 3 – 4 students. There are communal bathrooms. Boys and girls are housed separately.

Wifi in most areas.

Laundry A free weekly laundry service is provided.

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Kings Summer are delighted to work in partnership with Moreton Hall school, a British Council recognised summer school and ISI inspected independent school located in Oswestry, Shropshire. Occupying impressive buildings set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland, the school has excellent facilities for both learning and sports and is within easy reach of cities including Manchester and Liverpool. It is the ideal location for the specialist Parent and Child programme, which is run by Moreton Hall school.

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Nearest Manchester (91km) Birmingham (127km) Liverpool (86km)

Birmingham London

Facilities 9-hole golf course Dance studio Indoor 25-metre heated pool Indoor sports hall and all-weather sports pitches Tennis courts Dining hall Theatre Wifi throughout

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Key Facts

Course

Excursions

Arrival dates: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6, 13, 20 August

Parent and Child Course This unique programme is run by Moreton Hall staff, and gives parents and their children the opportunity to enjoy an active and fun English language experience while staying together in a traditional English boarding school. Parents and children have separate English lessons but have excursions and some activities together.

15 hours of English each week for parents.

10 hours of English each week for children.

Please note that Moreton Hall provide all the tuition and activities on this Parent and Child programme.

Full-day excursions: full-day excursions each Saturday to places such as Oxford (city and university), Liverpool (home of art galleries, museums and the Beatles), Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon, North Wales coast and castles. Transport on Sunday to Chester, city, zoo and retail outlet.

End date: 26 August Changeover day: Sunday arrive/ Saturday depart Duration: 1 – 8 weeks (1 week bookings accepted for all start dates) Minimum age – maximum age: 3 – 7, 8 – 13 Maximum class size: 15

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See page 10 for more information on this course.

Half-day excursions: National Trust properties such as Chirk Castle, Erddig and Powys Castle, Ironbridge world heritage site.

Weekly escorted canal walks, afternoon tea and sightseeing.

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Activities

Accommodation

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A variety of on-site sports, arts and crafts, and swimming activities are available.

On-campus accommodation. Twin and triple rooms with en suite shower room.

Parents and children share together.

Wifi throughout.

At Moreton Hall the following are also available for a supplement. Contact us for information.

Professional tennis or golf instruction

Additional English lessons

Local spa treatments

Personal fitness training

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OUR VACATIO EXTRA CENT Our city-based Vacation Extra courses in the UK take place at Kings’ four year-round centres. All are based in vibrant university cities, with plenty of options for free time activities and excursions.

50 Brighton 54 Bournemouth 58 London 62 Oxford

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One of the UK’s most unique and diverse cities, Brighton originally became famous as a tourist destination. Whilst it remains a popular seaside resort, today it is equally wellknown as a vibrant and fashionable university city. Our centre is within walking distance of the town centre and beach. There are excellent facilities at the Centre, including on-site residence accommodation.

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London

Brighton

Facilities Brand new purpose-built college building Spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards On-site cafeteria Outside dining patios Outdoor sports at the Level park (directly opposite) Wifi throughout

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Course

Excursions

Arrival dates: 25 June; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July

Vacation Extra The Vacation Extra course is aimed at teenage learners and combines 15 hours of English each week with daytime activities, excursions and some evening activities

One full-day and one half-day excursion per week.

Course end date: 6 August Changeover day: Sunday arrive/ Sunday depart Duration: 1 – 6 weeks Minimum age – maximum age: 14 – 17 Maximum class size: 15

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See page 11 for more information on this course.

Full-day destinations: these may include London, Oxford, Portsmouth and Windsor Half-day destinations: these may include Herstmonceux Castle, Arundel and Eastbourne.

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Accommodation

Internet

Fully-inclusive daytime activity and excursion programme with at least three evening activities per week. Typical activities include cinema, beach games in the day, and parties, movies and quizzes in the evenings.

Choice of single or twin homestay. There is a maximum 3 week stay for under 16's.

Wifi available throughout.

Single en suite rooms in on-campus residence. (Students aged 16 and above only)

Laundry

Students under 16 must return to their residence or homestay by 21.30. Students aged 16 or 17 must return by 22.30.

Free weekly laundry is offered at both homestay and residence.

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With miles of beautiful sandy beaches, lovely parks and gardens and plenty of amazing excursion destinations within easy reach, Bournemouth is the perfect vacation location for older teenagers. Our Vacation Extra Centre is within walking distance of the town centre and beach.

There are excellent facilities at the Centre, plus easy access to nearby accommodation.

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Oxford

London

Bournemouth

Facilities Spacious, well-equipped classrooms Multi-purpose sports court Facilities for basketball, volleyball, badminton, table-tennis and indoor games Outdoor sports at nearby Meyrick Park Restaurant offering a wide choice of hot lunches available every day Outside dining patios Wifi access at centre

UK VACATIO BOURNEMO

Student Satisfaction in 2016 % of students rating excellent/good

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VACATION EXTRA CENTRES BOURNEMOUTH

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Key Facts

Course

Excursions

Arrival dates: 11, 18, 25, June; 2, 9, 16, 23 30 July; 6, 13, 20 August

Vacation Extra The Vacation Extra course is aimed at teenage learners and combines 15 hours of English each week with daytime activities, excursions and some evening activities

One full-day and one half-day excursion per week.

Course end date: 27 August Changeover day: Sunday arrive/ Sunday depart Duration: 1 – 11 weeks Minimum age – maximum age: 13 – 17 Maximum class size: 15

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See page 11 for more information on this course.

Full-day destinations: these may include Bath, Brighton, London, Oxford, Portsmouth and Windsor.

Half-day destinations: these may include Swanage, Poole, Winchester and New Forest, Christchurch and Salisbury.

VACATION EXTRA CENTRES BOURNEMOUTH

Activities

Accommodation

Internet

Fully-inclusive daytime activity and excursion programme with at least three evening activities per week. Typical activities include skating, cinema, beach games in the day, and parties, movies and quizzes in the evenings.

Choice of single or twin homestay. There is a maximum 3 week stay for under 16's.

Wifi available throughout.

Summer residence (single, en suite), available 2 July – 20 August for individuals aged 16+, and groups aged 13+.

Laundry

Students under 16 must return to their homestay by 21.30 unless attending a Kings activity, in which case, they should return by 22.30. Students aged 16 and 17 must return by 22.30.

Free weekly laundry is done at both homestay and residence.

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What better place to enjoy a fantastic summer than London, one of the world’s great cities. Our London Vacation Extra Centre enjoys an ideal location, offering the perfect blend of convenience and security. Based in Beckenham, a safe and secure suburb in southeast London, it is only 20 minutes by train into Central London.

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Oxford Bath

London Brighton

Facilities 2-storey purpose-built college building Light, very spacious classrooms On-site cafeteria (at main centre) Reception area Outdoor green space to front Wifi internet access (at main centre)

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Student Satisfaction in 2016 % of students rating excellent/good

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VACATION EXTRA CENTRES LONDON (BECKENHAM)

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Key Facts

Course

Excursions

Arrival dates: 11, 18, 25 June; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6, 13 August

Vacation Extra The Vacation Extra course is aimed at teenage learners and combines 15 hours of English each week with daytime activities, excursions and some evening activities.

Full-day excursion: one full-day excursion per week with entrance included.

Destinations may include Brighton, Oxford and Windsor.

Course end date: 27 August Changeover day: Sunday arrive/ Sunday depart Duration: 2 – 11 weeks Minimum age – maximum age: 14 – 17 Maximum class size: 15

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Please note that in busy periods, facilities at nearby Kentwood College may also be used.

It is a 15 minute walk from Kings London.

See page 11 for more information on this course.

Half-day excursions: two half-day excursions into Central London each week.

VACATION EXTRA CENTRES LONDON (BECKENHAM)

Activities

Accommodation

Internet

Fully-inclusive daytime activity programme.

Choice of single or twin homestay for individuals and groups. There is a maximum 3 week stay for under 16's.

Email and internet access.

3 – 4 evening activities, such as parties, sports and quizzes. These are compulsory for under 16s.

Students under 16 must return to their homestay by 21.30 unless attending a Kings activity, in which case, they should return by 22.30. Students aged 16 and 17 must return by 22.30.

Laundry A free weekly laundry is provided.

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Oxford is a world-famous university city that offers a fantastic backdrop to learning. Our Vacation Extra and Intensive Academic courses take place at Kings’ yearround campus for academic preparation, St. Josephs.

It is located in a quiet residential area of the city but with local amenities including a library, swimming pool, gym and shops all within easy walking distance.

It is a 20 minute bus ride from Oxford city centre.

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Nearest London Heathrow (74km) London Gatwick (134km)

Oxford Bath

London Brighton

Facilities Large, well-equipped classrooms with interactive whiteboards 2 computer learning centres Large cafeteria and sunny patio for outside dining Lecture hall Science lab Wifi internet access

UK VACATIO OXFORD

Student Satisfaction in 2016 % of students rating excellent/good

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Key Facts

Courses

Excursions

Arrival dates: 25* June; 2*, 9, 16, 23, 30* July; 6*, 13*, 20* August (*Vacation Extra only)

Vacation Extra Vacation Extra is aimed at teenagers and combines 15 hours of English each week with compulsory day time activities plus some evening activities.

Full-day excursions: One full-day excursion per week with entrance included.

Destinations may include Bath, London and Windsor.

Course end date: 27 August Changeover day: Sunday arrive/ Sunday depart Duration: 1 – 8 weeks (Vacation Extra) 2 – 4 weeks (Intensive Academic) Minimum age – maximum age: Vacation Extra: 14 – 17 Intensive Academic: 15 – 17 Maximum class size: 15 (12 for Intensive Academic) 64

See page 11 for more information on this course.

Intensive Academic This specialist programme offers 27 hours a week of academic English, a range of academic subjects and IELTS preparation.

Students also have a programme of excursions and university counselling sessions.

See page 11 for more information on this course.

Half-day excursions: One half day excursion per week — including visits to Cotswold Wildlife Park and Blenheim palace.

Visits into Central Oxford weekly.

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Activities

Accommodation

Internet

Fully-inclusive daytime activity programme.

Choice of single or twin homestay for individuals and groups. There is a maximum 3 week stay for under 16's.

Email and internet access at the school.

3 – 4 evening activities, such as parties, sports and quizzes.

The summer residence at Crescent Hall is less than 5 minutes' walk from the school and has single rooms with shared bathrooms . Bathrooms are shared between 3 or 4. Available from June 25 – 13 August.

Laundry A pay-per-use laundry facility for student laundry is available at the residence. A free weekly laundry service is available in homestay.

Students under 16 must return to their residence or homestay by 21.30. Students aged 16 or 17 must return by 22.30.

Meals are taken at the school cafeteria or in homestay.

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