CITY SUMMER CENTRE 2015
London, UK What better location for older teenagers to enjoy a fantastic summer than London, one of the world’s great cities. Our London Summer Programmes are based at both Kings London and Kentwood College in Beckenham. The area is a safe, attractive and green suburb of South London, just 20 minutes by train from Central London.
Course offered
Included in the price of the course
Vacation English
15 hours of English lessons per week
This programme offers a combination of English lessons and a programme of optional sports and activities, plus a weekly excursion. It is aimed at older teenagers and young adults.
2 – 3 optional and free activities per week One full-day excursion per week Placement test and regular progress tests Welcome party and orientation Internet access End-of-course certificate
Key information Course length: 2 – 11 weeks
Weekly laundry service (homestay only)
Start dates: 15, 22, 27 June; 6, 13, 20, 27 July; 3, 10, 17 August The standard arrival/departure day is Sunday. Students enjoying Central London
Course ends: 30 August Lessons: 15 hours of English lessons per week plus programme of sports, activities and excursions Age range: 16+ (14 as part of a group) (14 – 17 year olds join teenager classes, 18+ students join adult classes) Maximum class size: 15 Minimum entry level: Elementary
Kings London is accredited by the British Council.
The main college building benefits from a secluded garden
The modern cafeteria at Kings London
Sample timetable Morning
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
English lessons
English lessons
English lessons
Free time
Free time
Excursion
Optional
English lessons
English lessons
Activities
Free time
excursion
Lunch Afternoon
Free time
Activities
Activities
(Supplement applies)
Dinner Evening
Free time
Free time
Free time
Free time
Free time
Accommodation (not included in the price) Homestay S tandard twin (singles available on request) H ost families are a short walk or bus ride from the Summer Centre. Students make their own way there. A ll families are carefully selected and inspected by the Kings Accommodation Manager. S tudents aged under 16 are not given a house key. Off-site student residence (Crystal Palace) Note: this option is only available to individuals aged over 18. A vailable from 28 June – 9 August F ully furnished single and twin rooms 1 shower room between two bedrooms S tudent common room, CCTV and 24-hour reception staff B edding and towels supplied and changed weekly, daily room cleaning
W ifi internet access in all bedrooms Flat-screen television in all rooms Superb on-site sports facilities including swimming pools, gyms, squash courts and climbing wall (at additional cost) Weekly service wash available at £10 per week (per load of clothes) 15 minutes’ bus-ride to Summer Centre 20 minutes’ train-ride to Central London Minimum age: 14 (students must be accompanied by a group leader) Meal Plan (all accommodation options) Half-board or Bed and Breakfast. We can cater for vegetarian and other dietary requirements on special request.
Centre facilities (Kentwood)
Typical activities
2-storey purpose-built college building
Basketball and Table tennis tournaments
Crazy golf
Light, very spacious classrooms On-site cafeteria
Evening lectures
Football
Reception area
Quiz evenings
Student parties
Outdoor green space at front
Team challenges
Tennis
Wireless internet access in Summer Centre
Volleyball
Zumba
15 – 20 minutes’ walk to Kings London
Evening Curfew Please note that there are curfews in place for all students: Students aged under 16 must return to their host family or residence by 22.30 every evening. Students aged 16 – 17 must return to their host family or residence by 23.30 every evening.
Typical excursions Greenwich
Cambridge
Brighton
Oxford
London sights and shopping
Enjoying London’s famous sights
Students outside Buckingham Palace in Central London
Oxford London
Beckenham
20 MILES
There is a modern, well-equipped leisure centre just minutes away
For further information please contact us at: enquiries@kingssummer.com, or on +44 (0)1273 806010
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Brighton