Kings Summer Overview 2015

2015 SUMMER VACATION COURSES

UK USA

A perfect summer Overview

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New for 2015 Christ Church College, Oxford Cheltenham College Concordia College, New York

WELCOME The perfect summer experience

Programmes for all interests

With over 30 years of experience running summer schools for young people from all over the world, Kings has given thousands of students a summer they’ll never forget.

At Kings, our summer programmes are both structured and fun.

This way, our students are happy, enthusiastic and motivated to learn.

We offer programmes for juniors, teenagers and young adults.

Our programme range includes:

To give our students the best possible experience, we make sure all our summer centres are in ideal locations, with excellent facilities and highly-motivated, well-trained staff.

We offer only the highest standards of teaching and supervision, and make sure that each child’s safety and well-being are always our top priorities.

Each year we strive to offer innovative new courses to suit our students’ interests, and exciting new locations which each bring something unique to our choice of destinations.

For 2015, we are delighted to be offering new residential programmes at a range of prestigious new locations — Christ Church College and Cheltenham College in the UK, and Concordia College, New York in the USA. We look forward to welcoming your child to Kings.

Mary Doody Director of Kings Summer

1. On-campus residential programmes for juniors (age 10 – 16) First-class school and university campuses in the UK and the US Core programme: Active English (see p.8) Fully inclusive and fully supervised for complete peace of mind

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2. Vacation Extra programmes for teenagers (age 13 – 17) Available at UK City Summer Centres Supervised but with some freedom — ideal for teenagers Available with homestay or residence 3. Vacation English programmes (average age 16 – 20) Available at US and UK City Summer Centres Compulsory lessons, optional activities and excursions Minimal supervision (but assistance always available) Available with homestay or residence 4. Specialist programmes Parent and Child, Intensive Academic, Intensive English, and Intensive Academic English.

YOUR CHILD'S PERFECT SUMMER STARTS HERE

Los Angeles (Marymount)

Malibu

New York

Location

Marymount California University, Los Angeles, California

Pepperdine University, Malibu, California

Concordia College, New York (30 minutes by train from Manhattan)

Accommodation

Residence 20 minutes away by free bus

On-campus accommodation

On-campus accommodation

Courses offered

Active English

Active English

Active English

Age range

12 – 17

10 – 16

12 – 17

Start dates

24 June; 1, 8, 15, 22*, 29* July

24 June; 1, 8, 15*, 22* July

24 June; 1, 8, 15, 22*, 29* July

End date

4 August

28 July

4 August

Changeover day

Wednesday arrive/Tuesday depart

Wednesday arrive/Tuesday depart

Wednesday arrive/Tuesday depart

Moreton Hall

Oxford (Christ Church)

Boston

Location

Shropshire, on the border of England and Wales, near Manchester

Christ Church College, University of Oxford

Beautiful 60 acre campus 20 minutes from Downtown Boston

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation

On-campus accommodation

On-campus residence or homestay

Courses offered

Parent and Child

Intensive Academic English

Vacation Course

Age range

3 – 13 (Child age)

16 – 19

16+ (15+ in a group)

Start dates

5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2, 9, 16 August

5 July

15, 22, 27 June; 6, 13, 20, 27 July; 3, 10, 17 August

End date

22 August

18 July

30 August

Changeover day

Sunday arrive/Saturday depart

Sunday arrive/Saturday depart

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Specialist activity options

*One week bookings are only accepted on these dates

Choosing the perfect summer for your child is easy.

different ages, needs and interests. You are sure to find the perfect location for your child.

We offer a range of great locations and summer experiences, at both our Residential Summer Centres and City Summer Centres. Programmes are carefully designed for youngsters of

Our core summer programmes — Active English, Vacation English and Vacation Extra — feature English plus activities while our specialist programmes are designed for more academically-minded students.

This spread shows an overview of our summer locations and the programmes available at each.

Cheltenham

Bath

Pangbourne

London (Farringtons)

Cheltenham College, Gloucestershire

Downside School, near Bath

Pangbourne College, near Reading, Berkshire

Farringtons School, Chislehurst, Kent (15 kilometres to central London)

On-campus accommodation

On-campus accommodation

On-campus accommodation

On-campus accommodation

Active English Intensive English

Active English Intensive Academic (Pre-boarding school)

Active English

Active English

Active English: 12 – 17 Intensive English: 12 – 17

Active English: 10 – 16 Intensive Academic: 12 – 16

10 – 16

10 – 16

5, 12, 19, 26* (Active English only) July

1, 8, 15, 22, 29* July; 5* August

5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2*, 9* August

5, 12 (3 weeks only), 19, 26* July

2 August

12 August

16 August

2 August

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Wednesday arrive/Wednesday depart

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Filmcraft Showtime

Digital Photography Cookery Club

Adventure Activities

Fashion Week

Los Angeles (Hollywood)

Bournemouth

London (Beckenham)

Oxford (St. Josephs)

Central Hollywood, located within walking distance of many attractions

Attractive seaside town on England's south coast

London suburb, 20 minutes by train from Central London

Famous university city in Central England

Off-campus residence or homestay

Off-campus residence or homestay

Off-campus residence or homestay

Off-campus residence or homestay

Vacation Course

Vacation Extra Vacation English

Vacation Extra Vacation English

Vacation English Intensive Academic (pre-university)

16+ (15+ in a group)

Vacation Extra: 13 – 17 Vacation English: 16+

Vacation Extra: 14 – 17 (13+ in a group) Vacation English: 16+ (14+ in a group)

Vacation English: 16+ (15+ in a group) Intensive Academic: 15 – 17

15, 22, 27 June; 6, 13, 20, 27 July; 3, 10, 17 August

15, 22, 27 June; 6, 13, 20, 27 July; 3, 10, 17 August

15, 22, 27 June; 6, 13, 20, 27 July; 3, 10, 17 August

15, 22, 27 June; 6, 13, 20, 27 July; 3, 10, 17 August (Vacation English) 5, 19 July (Intensive Academic)

30 August

30 August

30 August

30 August (VE) 2 August (IA)

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

Sunday arrive/Sunday depart

RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CENTRES

Typical age range: 10 – 17

Our Residential Summer Centres provide an all-inclusive campus experience. They offer superb facilities in some of the finest locations throughout the USA and UK. Your child will enjoy a perfect summer of learning, sports and activities in a safe, secure campus environment. Meals and accommodation are provided on campus, with separate residential facilities for boys and girls. There are also regular, fully supervised excursions.

Core programme:

Specialist programmes:

Active English Los Angeles (Marymount), Malibu, New York, Bath (Downside), Cheltenham, Pangbourne, Farringtons Typical age range: 10 – 17 Lesson plan: 15 hours of English per week Fully supervised programme of sports and activities on campus 2 – 3 excursions per week Full-board accommodation on campus

Parent and Child Moreton Hall Child age range: 3 – 7, 8 – 13 This unique programme allows both parent and child to enjoy an active and fun vacation while learning about life in a UK boarding school. It features separate programmes for parents and children, plus activities to participate in together.

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This fully-inclusive programme is designed specifically to improve your child’s English while also providing a wide range of sports, activities and excursions for them to enjoy with students from all over the world. Lessons, accommodation, meals and most of the activities all take place in a safe, secure campus environment.

Intensive Academic (Pre-boarding school) Bath (Downside) Age range: 12 – 16 This programme provides students with the opportunity to study a range of academic subjects and gain valuable experience of life in a top UK boarding school. Subjects include Maths, Science and Geography.

CITY SUMMER CENTRES

Intensive English Cheltenham Age range: 12 – 17 This programme is designed to help students make maximum progress in spoken English.

Students prepare for the Trinity College London GESE exam in spoken English.

Intensive Academic English Oxford (Christ Church) Age range: 16 – 19 This prestigious course is designed to prepare students for the English-speaking academic world. It is aimed at learners who are contemplating taking a degree course in an English-speaking university.

Typical age range: 13 – 22

Our City Summer Centres in Boston, Los Angeles, Bournemouth, London and Oxford provide a range of summer programmes for teenagers and young adults in a city location. The programmes at our City Summer Centres allow for more individual freedom, but still in a secure environment. Facilities are located both on site and off site.

The Vacation Extra course is aimed at teenagers who are looking for a combination of structured study and activities, and some free time. Activities and excursions are compulsory, but on Sundays and after school students are not supervised. Accommodation and some activity venues, are located off site.

Vacation Course Boston, Los Angeles (Hollywood) Typical age range: 16 – 20 This flexible, great value course is ideal for older teenagers or young adults. Only English lessons are compulsory, giving plenty of free time for a range of optional activities or excursions.

Intensive Academic (Pre-university) Oxford, St. Josephs Age range: 15 – 17.

Offered exclusively at our Oxford City Summer Centre, this programme offers a combination of general English lessons, academic subjects and IELTS preparation.

Students also have a programme of excursions. Accommodation is available in off-site residence (aged 16+) or homestay (aged 15).

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Vacation English Bournemouth, London and Oxford Typical age range: 16 – 22 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, with an average age range of 16 – 20.

Accommodation is available either in off-site residence or homestay.

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Vacation Extra Bournemouth and London Typical age range: 13 – 17 Lesson plan: 15 hours of English per week Supervised programme of sports, activities (some free-time) Weekly excursions Full-board accommodation off-site in residence or homestay

Specialist programme:

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Core programmes