Residential Summer Centre 2022
Central London (South Bank), UK 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.
Course offered 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.
Key information Summer Course length: 2 – 4 weeks Start dates: 29 June, 6, 13, 20, 27 July, 3*, 10* & 17* Aug Wednesday arrive/Wednesday depart *1-week bookings are accepted Course ends: 24 August Lessons: 15 hours of English lessons per week Minimum age – maximum age: 13 – 17 Maximum class size: 15 Minimum entry level: Beginner
Discover London This programme offers students aged 16+ the chance to spend an unforgettable summer vacation living and learning in London. You’ll be based at the superb central location of South Bank University with easy access to all the sights plus amazing views of the London Eye and Shard. Facilities are modern and well-equipped and include single en suite bedrooms.
Key information Summer Course length: 2 – 4 weeks Start dates: 29 June, 6, 13, 20, 27 July, 3*, 10* & 17* Aug Wednesday arrive/Wednesday depart *1-week bookings are accepted Course ends: 24 August Lessons: 15 hours of English lessons per week Minimum age – maximum age: 16 – 25 Please note that students aged 16 and 17 will be allowed to go out unaccompanied in small groups and must be back by curfew time Maximum class size: 15 Minimum entry level: Elementary
Included in the price of Summer Course 15 hours of English lessons per week Full-board residential accommodation Daily trips to London attractions Full programme of evening activities Full-day excursions every Monday and Wednesday Weekly travel card for use on the London underground and buses (zones 1-2) At least one excursion entrance fee per week Placement test Wi-fi in most parts of the campus End-of-course certificate 24-hour supervision School bank service Included in the price of Discover London 15 hours of English lessons per week Half-board residential accommodation Weekly travel card for use on the London underground and buses (zones 1-2) Full-day excursion every Monday Three evening activities per week Exciting optional activities programme around London’s iconic sights Placement test Wi-fi in most parts of the campus End-of-course certificate Centre facilities Single en-suite bedrooms Dining and classroom building Indoors sports hall Student union social space Pay-per-use on-site laundry (approximately £2 per wash/dry)
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 Residential accommodation Students at Southbank are accommodated at one of two halls, David Bomberg and McLaren House, 5 minutes’ walk from the main campus. All rooms are single with private bathrooms arranged into flats, with 5 – 8 rooms per flat. Each flat shares a common room/kitchen (kitchens not to be used for cooking). Please note a deposit of £50 per student is required on arrival, in case of damages.
Lost keys can be charged up to £180. Towels are not included. Meal plan Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day*. Lunch and dinner are usually hot (with packed lunches on full-day excursions) and there is usually a choice of at least two main courses. We can cater for vegetarian and other dietary requirements on request. *Breakfast and dinner for DIscover London. * New students will instead have a walking tour of the Westminster area.
Provisional Excursions 2022 Weeks 1 & 5
Central London (South Bank)
Sky Garden, Notting Hill & Portobello Market (only week 5)
Full-day
St. Paul’s Cathedral* (week 5)
Half-day
Madame Tussauds
Half-day
Natural History Museum
Half-day
Covent Garden Shopping
Half-day
Oxford Walking Tour & Punting
Full-day
Weeks 2 & 6 Windsor Castle
Full-day
St. Paul’s Cathedral* (week 2)
Half-day
Olympic Tour & Westfield Shopping (week 6)
Half-day
Thames River Cruise
Half-day
18 Miles / 29 Km
Science Museum
Half-day
29 Miles / 46 Km
Trafalgar Square & National Gallery
Half-day
Stansted
38 Miles / 61 Km
Brighton inc. Royal Pavilion
Full-day
St. Pancras Int.
3 Miles / 5 Km
Weeks 3 & 7
Airports and distances Heathrow Gatwick
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.
Greenwich inc. Royal Observatory & Stratford Shopping Centre
Full-day
Tate Modern*
Half-day
London Eye (week 3)
Half-day
Tower Bridge Experience (week 7)
Half-day
Camden Market
Half-day
British Museum
Half-day
Portsmouth inc. HMS Victory
Full-day
N.B: Activities and excursions highlighted in pink are included in the Discover London course. All other excursions can be purchased on-site for an extra fee. Additional attractions/theatre tickets can be arranged on request, please refer to the management team on-site.
Weeks 4 & 8 Canterury inc. Cathedral
Full-day
Imperial War Museum*
Half-day
Tower Bridge Experience (week 4)
Half-day
London Eye (only week 8)
Half-day
Oxford Street Shopping
Half-day
Spitafields & Brick Lane Market
Half-day
Cambridge inc. Fitzwilliam Museum
Full-day
Sample timetable Morning
Afternoon
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Arrivals/ Departures or Portsmouth inc. HMS Victory
Book-based / Project-based lessons
Book-based / Project-based lessons
Book-based / Project-based lessons
Natural History Museum
Cambridge inc. Fitzwilliam Museum
Sports
Imperial War Museum
London Eye
Oxford Street Shopping
Book-based / Project-based lessons
Lunch
Lunch Book-based / Project-based lessons
Evening
Games night
Bankside Walk
Late Night Shopping
Sports in the park
Quiz Challenge
Movie Night
Disco
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Dinner