VACATION EXTRA CENTRE 2017
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Brighton, UK 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 well-known 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 new Centre, including on-site residence accommodation.
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: 1 – 6 weeks Start dates: 25 June; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July Sunday arrive/Sunday depart.
Day-time sports and activities programme (on or off-site). All transport costs are included. Attendance is compulsory. At least 3 optional evening activities per week (on-site or off-site) One full-day excursion per week (on Saturday) One half-day excursion per week (mid-week) Placement test Internet access End-of-course certificate
Course ends: 6 August
Staff supervision during lessons, activities and excursions
Lessons: 15 hours of English lessons per week
Weekly laundry service
Minimum age – maximum age: 14 – 17
School bank service
Maximum class size: 15 Minimum entry level: Beginner
Brighton is a fun and vibrant seaside city with plenty of cafés, shops and restaurants
Centre facilities Spacious, well-equipped classrooms Restaurant offering a wide choice of hot lunches available every day Facilities for outdoor sports in The Level park opposite Launderette on site Outside dining patios
Students have access to an excellent on-site cafeteria
Wifi access in Vacation Extra Centre
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion is one of the city’s many attractions
For further information please contact us at: enquiries@kingssummer.com, or on +44 (0)1273 917166
Accommodation On-site student residence A vailable from 1 June to 27th August for students aged 16 and older A ccommodation: upstairs from main school S ingle rooms with private bathrooms S tudents supervised by Kings residential supervisors I nternet access throughout the residence F ull-board provided — meals in on-site cafeteria (packed lunches on Saturdays)
Homestay Standard twin (single rooms available on request — supplement applies) Most host families are a short bus ride from the Summer Centre (15 – 20 minutes).Students make their own way to and from the centre. A ll families are carefully selected and inspected by the Kings Accommodation Manager. Students under 16 are not given a house key. Meal plan (all accommodation options) Full-board meals. 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).
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 21.30 every evening. Students aged 16 – 17 must return to their host family or residence by 22.30 every evening.
The on-site student residence, like the rest of the school, is brand new for 2017
Provisional Excursions 2017 Week 1, 5 Arundel Castle
Half-day
London walking tour and Natural History Museum
Full-day
Week 2, 6, 10 Lewes walking tour
Half-day
Oxford walking tour and Christ Church College
Full-day
Week 3, 7, 11 Oxford
London
Brighton
Eastbourne and Beachy Head
Half-day
Portsmouth and HMS Victory
Full-day
Hastings and smugglers caves (weeks 3, 7 only)
Full-day
Week 4, 8 Hersmonceaux Science centre
Half-day
Windsor and Windsor Castle
Full-day
Brighton hosts a range of colourful events over the summer months
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 Summer for details. Optional excursions are available on a Sunday. Please contact the Student Services Office on arrival to discuss options and prices. Basketball courts for public use on the seafront
Sample timetable Morning
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Free time
English lessons
English lessons
English lessons
Activities
Activities
Excursion
Activities
English lessons
Activities
Free time
Afternoon
Activities
Activities
Half-day excursion Dinner
Evening
Activities
Activities
Free time
Free time
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Lunch