Experience London 2022
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 Centre is based at our year round college, Kings London, in the affluent suburb of Beckenham. In busy periods, facilities in nearby Kentwood College may also be used. Beckenham is a safe, attractive and green suburb in southeast London just 20 minutes by train into Central London.
Course offered Experience London
Included in the price of the course 15 hours of English lessons per week
The Experience London programme is aimed at teenagers and combines 15 hours of English lessons each week with day time activities, excursions, plus some evening activities.
Key information Course length: 1 – 3 weeks Start dates: 26 June, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July Sunday arrive/Sunday depart. Course ends: 7 August Lessons: 15 hours of English lessons per week
Day-time sports & activities programme (on or off-site). All transport costs are included. Attendance is compulsory At least 3 evening activities per week One full-day excursion, including entrance fee per week (on Saturday) Two half-day & one extended half-day excursions per week to Central London Placement Test Wi-fi in most parts of the campus End-of-course certificate Staff supervision during lessons, activities & excursions Weekly laundry service
Minimum age: 16+
School bank service
Maximum class size: 15
Centre Facilities
Minimum entry level: Elementary
Light, spacious classrooms On-site cafeteria Reception area Outdoor green space at the back Kentwood Facilities *(may be used in summer 2021) Two-storey purpose-built college building Spacious classrooms Snack bar Outdoor space to front
Further information: younglearners@kingseducation.com or +44 (0)1273 917166 For further information please contact us at: younglearners@kingseducation.com, or on +44 (0)1273 917166 or visit our website at: kingsyounglearners.com
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Accommodation Homestay
Meal Plan
Evening Curfew
Our selected homestays are at walking distance or short bus ride from the centre. Students make their way to/from the centre. Accommodation is arranged in standard twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities (single rooms available on request — supplement applies). All families are carefully selected and inspected by our Accommodation Manager.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Lunch is a combination of hot lunches and packed lunches. We can cater for vegetarian and other dietary requirements on special request. (a supplement may apply)
Please note that there are curfews in place for all students. Students aged 16 – 17 must return to their host family by 22.30 every evening.
Provisional Excursions 2022 Weeks 1 & 4 London South Bank
Half-day
Sky Garden & Greenwich
Extended Half-day
Chislehurst Caves
Half-day
Natural History Museum & Hyde Park
Half-day
Brighton & Sea Life Centre
Full-day
Weeks 2 & 5
Oxford London Brighton
Airports and distances Heathrow
23 Miles / 37 Km
Gatwick
23 Miles / 37 Km
Stansted
45 Miles / 72 Km
St. Pancras Int.
11 Miles / 17 Km
All excursions include a tour segment and some allocated shopping time. Excursion entrances are included where shown on the timetable above. All excursions are led by Kings members of staff. Alternative excursions and entrances may be available upon request — contact Kings Young Learners for details.
London West End
Half-day
Museum of London & Thames River Cruise
Extended Half-day
Bromley Shopping
Half-day
Camden Market
Half-day
Cambridge & College Tour
Full-day
Weeks 3 & 6 London Westminster area
Half-day
Covent Garden & HMS Belfast
Extended Half-day
Oxford Street Shopping
Half-day
Science Museum & Hyde Park
Half-day
Windsor Castle
Full-day
Optional excursions are available on Sundays: Please contact the Student Services Office on arrival to discuss options and prices.
Sample timetable Sunday Arrivals/ Departures or Afternoon Optional Excursion Morning
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
English Lessons
English Lessons
English Lessons
English Lessons
English Lessons
Brighton & Sea Life Centre
Mini Golf
London West End
Sky Garden & Greenwich (extended half-day)
Oxford Street Shopping
Natural History Museum & Hyde Park
Social Evening
Free Evening
Late Return
Free Evening
Music Night
Lunch
Dinner Free Evening
Free Evening ffl ffl /
Evening
Please note lessons may take place in the morning or in the afternoon