VACATION EXTRA SUMMER CENTRE 2016
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 Kentwood College in Beckenham and is just a short walk from Kings London. Beckenham is a safe, attractive and green suburb in southeast London just 20 minutes by train into Central London.
Course offered
Included in the price of the course
Vacation Extra
15 hours of English lessons per week
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.
Key information Course length: 2 – 11 weeks Start dates: 12,19, 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 14 August The standard arrival/departure day is Sunday.
Day-time sports and activities programme (on or off-site). All transport costs are included. Attendance is compulsory. At least 4 compulsory evening activities per week (at Kentwood or at Kings London) One full-day excursion per week with an entrance fee (on Saturday) Two half-day excursions per week to Central London Placement test Internet access End-of-course certificate
Course ends: 28 August
Staff supervision during lessons, activities and excursions
Lessons: 15 hours of English lessons per week
Weekly laundry service (homestay only)
Age range: 14 – 17
School bank service
Students enjoying Central London
Maximum class size: 15 Minimum entry level: Beginner
Centre facilities (Kentwood) 2-storey purpose-built college building Light, very spacious classrooms
Kings London is accredited by the British Council.
On-site cafeteria (at main centre) Reception area Outdoor green space to front Wifi internet access (at main centre)
The bright cafeteria at Kentwood
For further information please contact us at: enquiries@kingssummer.com, or on +44 (0)1273 917166
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 groups. A vailable from 26 June – 7 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 Wifi 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) 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)
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.
Meal Plan (all accommodation options) Full-board meals. Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner included every day. We can cater for vegetarian and other dietary requirements on special request.
Provisional Excursions 2016 Week 1, 6, 11 Oxford Street Shopping
Half-day
National Gallery
Half-day
Oxford sightseeing and shopping
Full-day
Week 2, 7
Oxford London
Bath
Brighton
London walking tour
Half-day
Museum of London
Half-day
Canterbury sightseeing and shopping
Full-day Enjoying London’s famous sights
Week 3, 8 London walking tour
Half-day
Natural History Museum
Half-day
Windsor sightseeing and shopping
Full-day
Week 4, 9 London walking tour
Half-day
Science Museum
Half-day
Cambridge sightseeing and shopping
Full-day Students outside Buckingham Palace in Central London
Week 5, 10 London walking tour
Half-day
Victoria and Albert Museum
Half-day
Brighton sightseeing and shopping
Full-day
There is a modern, well-equipped leisure centre just minutes away
Sample timetable Morning
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Free time
English lessons
English lessons
English lessons
Activities
Activities
Excursion
English lessons
English lessons
Activities
Activities
Afternoon
Activities
Half-day excursion
Half-day excursion Dinner
Evening
Activities
Free time
Activities
Free time
1255 09/15
Lunch