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Language Studies International - Prospectus 2014
English for Juniors
UK USA CANADA MALTA
www.lsi.edu
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English for Juniors Available in the USA, UK, Canada and Malta*, Why LSI? xciting city locations with much for our English for Juniors courses are ideal for • Estudents to learn about and enjoy both in and out of class small groups or independent young people • Experienced teachers, qualified to teach eager to develop their English language skills English as a foreign language and experienced with children while benefiting from an exciting variety of • Communicative teaching methods involving lively, real life situations cultural and social activities. Choose from our centres in London, Oxford, Cambridge, New York, Boston, San Francisco/Berkeley, San Diego, Toronto, Vancouver or Malta and enjoy the experience of a lifetime. *All our LSI language centres worldwide also offer year-round Courses for Juniors to closed groups booking together. Please contact individual schools for details.
• Varied social activity programmes including sports and cultural excursions giving children a fantastic opportunity to mix with other nationalities and learn about the host country and its customs while having fun and making new friends from all around the world
• Experienced social activity leaders responsible for organising and accompanying all activities and excursions • Full day weekend excursions • Extensive supervision and welfare providing individual care and attention to each student. Throughout the programme, all students are fully supervised by qualified and experienced teachers and staff
Programme also available without accommodation as part of the LSI Family Programme at London Hampstead, Toronto, San Francisco/Berkeley, Boston and San Diego. Please contact individual schools for details.
ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
Student Welfare The safety and wellbeing of students in our care is our top priority. All LSI centres work with local and national agencies to ensure that we maintain the highest industry standards in safeguarding and child safety. Students are supervised both in the classroom and on social activities. School staff are available to both students and parents at all times. LSI also provides trained welfare officers in all our schools to offer any additional support required by the students. Security is also a priority when selecting the right kind of accommodation for our Junior students. LSI homestays are carefully selected and regularly visited by a trained member of staff, while our student residences provide 24 hour supervision. For more details of the student welfare services we provide at each English for Juniors centre, please refer to the relevant centre page.
Vancouver, Canada
London Hampstead, UK Toronto, Canada
SF/Berkeley, USA
Cambridge, UK Oxford, UK
New York, USA San Diego, USA
Sliema, Malta Boston, USA
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LSI London Hampstead LSI London Hampstead is located in the heart of Hampstead Village, a leafy and prosperous suburb close to central London. Our school is situated on a picturesque residential street providing a quiet, safe place to study, yet we are just 15 minutes from Oxford St and the city centre by Underground, perfectly placed to enjoy all the attractions of London. The course combines English tuition in the mornings with a fun and varied programme of activities in the afternoons, allowing students to improve their English both in and out of the classroom. Our beautiful school building also houses some of our adult classes (ages 16+), so juniors who come with a parent or older sibling can study in the same building as part of our Family Programme (see page 15 for details).
(13-17 years)
• 20 x 50 minute lessons per week (16.7 hours) • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities /Saturday excursions • Full board accommodation in twin room homestay* • Max. 16 students per class • Insurance included
Starting Dates
• Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Good, reliable transport links
Winter 2014: Every Monday from Jan 6 to Feb 17 (Course ends February 21) Summer 2014: Every Monday from June 16 to Aug 11 (Course ends August 15) Winter 2015: Every Monday from Jan 5 to Feb 16 (Course ends Feb 20) Standard timetable: arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday.
Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 9.30pm curfew, unless students are on a Featuring: supervised LSI activity or their parents • Computer room/lounge with WiFi have specified a different time. Valuables • Garden such as passports and airline tickets may • Nearby shops and cafes be left with the centre manager on the student’s first morning in class, to be kept securely locked in the school. Phone cards Accommodation – Homestay are available for purchase at the school for Our homestay families are carefully selected, monitored and visited regularly by discounted international phone calls. Public transport costs are not included in the our accommodation officer. Homestays offer students the opportunity to learn more course fees. We advise students to buy an Oyster card. about British culture while they study English. Under-16s may be placed with Medical insurance is included in the price. students who speak the same language as them so they can travel to and from school Details will be sent along with accommodation confirmation upon receipt together more easily and feel more at of full payment and granting of any home. Please note that in accordance with necessary visas. UK law, 13-15 year olds can only stay in a homestay for a maximum of 4 weeks.
Sample week on the LSI London Hampstead English for Juniors Programme Tues
Facilities include:
Sun
Mon
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Arrival or free day
Welcome and Grammar, vocabulary placement skills, test pronunciation
Grammar, vocabulary skills, pronunciation Break Time
Grammar, vocabulary skills, pronunciation
Grammar, vocabulary skills, pronunciation
Project Work & Skills Development
Project Work & Skills Development
Project Work & Skills Development
Project Work & Skills Development
Shopping at Camden Market
The National Gallery
Project Work & Skills Development Packed Lunch West End Musical
Departure Day or Full Day Trip to Greenwich / River Thames Cruise
Shakespeare’s Madame Globe Theatre Tussauds
Dinner with Host Family * If no twin rooms are available, single rooms will be offered at twin room rates
Prices Registration fee: Programme plus full board homestay* twin room accommodation per week: In winter In summer
UK£70
UK£605 UK£635
One group leader can accompany each group of 15 students for free. Airport transfer (one way): Heathrow/London City Airport Gatwick/Luton/Stansted
UK£85 UK£100
I enjoyed my time very much in London. The lessons were great, the teachers were all very nice, friendly and positive. My host family made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. I know I’ll be back next year!
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Marwin Turki, Austria
LSI London Hampstead Residential - King’s College The LSI Hampstead Residential - Kings College Course is an allinclusive English summer camp for kids based on the prestigious Kings College London university campus, located in a quiet, leafy neighbourhood just 15 minutes’ walk from our main London Hampstead school. Classes take place on-campus, with on-site accommodation in single rooms and all meals included in the price.
• 20 x 50 minute lessons per week (16.7 hours) • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities / Saturday excursions • Full board single† room accommodation in on-site halls of residence • Max. 16 students per class • Insurance included Featuring: • University campus based course • Classrooms, accommodation and meals all on-site • Fantastic location and excellent transport links • International atmosphere
The course combines English tuition in the mornings with a fun and varied programme of activities also included in the price. Social activities five afternoons a week and a full-day excursion every Saturday give junior English students the opportunity to experience all the attractions of London while making new friends and practising their English in fully supervised real life situations.
Mon
Arrival or free day
Welcome and Grammar, vocabulary & placement skills test
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Grammar, vocabulary & skills Break Time
Grammar, vocabulary & skills
Day trip to Grammar, vocabulary & Cambridge skills
Introduction & first lessons
Project Work Project Work Project Work & Video Diary & Video Diary & Video Diary
International Quiz
British Museum
Film Night
Campus Treasure Hunt
Lunch Musical Matinee
Sports afternoon
Dinner Arts/crafts & Disco night film making
† Limited number of twin rooms available on request
Residence
Accommodation is in single rooms in the on-site halls of residence. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price, also within the King’s College campus. Wherever possible, junior students are accommodated with fellow students from other countries, helping them to improve their English and make friends with children from all around the world. Facilities include:
• University campus atmosphere • Internet access • Bright airy classrooms, residential accommodation, computer rooms and student lounges all on-site • Secure swipe card entrance to residence • Washbasins in every room Medical insurance is included in the price. Details will be sent along with accommodation upon receipt of full payment and granting of any necessary visas.
Sample week on the LSI Hampstead Residential English for Juniors Programme Sun
Accommodation
Project Work & Video Diary
Museum of Natural History Talent show
Sat
(13-17 years)
Starting Dates Every Monday from June 30 to Jul 28 (Course ends Aug 1) Standard timetable: Arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday.
Prices Registration fee: Programme plus single† room residential accommodation (full board) per week
UK£70 UK£785
One group leader can accompany each group of 15 students for free. Airport transfer (one way) Heathrow UK£85 Gatwick UK£100
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LSI Cambridge
(13-17 years)
Cambridge is the perfect place for young people to study, combining a fun and vibrant atmosphere with a tradition for learning and study. Cambridge itself is ideally placed for exploring the best that the UK has to offer, with London only 50 minutes away by train and the beautiful Norfolk coastline only one hour in the other direction.
• 20 x 50 minute lessons per week (16.7 hours) • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities / Saturday excursions • Full board accommodation in twin room homestay • Max. 16 students per class • Insurance included
The LSI Cambridge Course for Juniors is situated in a quiet residential area just a 10 minute walk from the train station and both the historic and commercial city centre. The social programme takes full advantage of all the city has to offer, from the world famous museums and botanical gardens of the University to laser quest and cinema.
Accommodation
Featuring: • International atmosphere • Inspirational university town setting • Close to shops and cafes
Homestay
Twin room host family accommodation is available with one of our warm and welcoming families around the city. All of the rooms offer a desk, chair and free laundry service. Breakfast and evening meals are included and a packed lunch will be provided for trips.
Sample week on the LSI Cambridge English for Juniors Programme Sun
Mon
Arrival or free day
Welcome and Grammar, vocabulary & placement skills test
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Grammar, vocabulary & skills Break Time
Grammar, vocabulary & skills
Day trip to Grammar, vocabulary & London skills
Introduction & first lessons
Project Work Project Work Project Work & Video Diary & Video Diary & Video Diary
Historical walking tour
Punting on the river
Film Night
City Centre Ghost Tour
Lunch Trip to Fitzwilliam Museum Dinner Open air cinema
Project Work & Video Diary
Sports afternoon
Trip to Mount Fitchett Castle
Talent show
Summer in the city festival
Sat
Facilities include:
Starting Dates
• Breakfast and evening meals provided • Packed lunches provided for full day excursions • Towels and bed linen provided • Please note that in accordance with UK law, 13-15 year olds can only stay in a homestay for a maximum of 4 weeks.
Every Monday from June 30 to Jul 28 (Course ends Aug 1) Standard timetable: Arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday.
Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 10pm curfew for all students whether in residence or homestay. This helps us to ensure that your child will be as safe as possible with us during their stay. Valuables such as passports and airlines tickets can be left with the centre manager on the first day for safekeeping. Medical insurance is included in the price. Details will be sent along with accommodation confirmation upon receipt of full payment and granting of any necessary visas.
Prices Registration fee:
UK£70
Programme plus full board homestay accommodation per week: Twin room UK£635 One group leader can accompany each group of 15 students for free. Airport transfer (one way): Heathrow Gatwick
UK£140 UK£165
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LSI Oxford†
(13-17 years)
Home to the world-famous Oxford University, Oxford is also one of England’s most beautiful and ancient cities. The bustling, picturesque centre boasts countless attractions, and history lurks around every corner of this vibrant and cosmopolitan student town. There could not be a more inspiring setting for kids and teenagers to study English and make new friends from around the world.
• 20 x 50 minute lessons per week (16.7 hours) • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon and evening activities and weekend excursions • Full board residential campus accommodation in single or twin rooms • Max. 16 students per class • Insurance included
The course is based at a college that is part of Oxford University and occupies an excellent location close to parks and only a short walk from the city centre. The college features all conveniences and has a delightful “Old Oxford” ambience. This inspirational venue boasts top-class facilities including a cafeteria, halls of residence and classrooms all on-site.
The on-site halls of residence offer a safe and secure environment for our students. Students will be placed in single or twin rooms with shared bathrooms. All rooms are comfortable and equipped with a wardrobe, shelves, desk and a chair. We aim to mix students of different nationalities on each floor, as we believe that this helps them to make new friends and get the most out of their time in Oxford.
Featuring: • Garden • Nearby shops and cafes • Modern classrooms with projectors • Accommodation on-site • Playing fields Accommodation Residence
Sample week on the LSI Oxford English for Juniors Programme Sun
Mon
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Arrival or free day
Welcome and Grammar, vocabulary placement skills, test pronunciation
Grammar, vocabulary skills, pronunciation Break Time
Grammar, vocabulary skills, pronunciation
Departure Grammar, Day or day vocabulary trip to London skills, pronunciation
Project Work & Skills Development
Project Work & Skills Development
Project Work & Skills Development
Project Work & Skills Development
Punting on the river
Games and sports afternoon
Project Work & Skills Development Walk around historic town centre Film Night
Games night
† For Groups Only
Tues
Lunch Shopping Trip Visit to Blenheim Palace Dinner Arts night International night
Karaoke night Disco night
Sat
BBQ night
Facilities include:
Starting Dates
• Provision of towels and bed linen • Self-service cafeteria • Packed lunches provided for full day excursions • Bedrooms cleaned weekly and communal areas cleaned daily • Well equipped common room • Coin operated laundry • Supervised internet access • 24 hour security
Every Monday from June 30 to Jul 28 (Course ends Aug 1) Standard timetable: Arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday.
Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 10pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity. Students are not allowed to leave the campus unaccompanied at any time. Valuables such as passports and airline tickets may be left with the centre manager on the student’s first morning in class, to be kept securely locked in the school. Medical insurance is included in the price. Details will be sent along with accommodation confirmation upon receipt of full payment and granting of any necessary visas.
Prices Registration fee: Programme plus full board residential accommodation per week: Single room, shared bathroom Twin room, shared bathroom
UK£70
UK£790 UK£755
One group leader can accompany each group of 15 students for free. Airport transfer (one way) Heathrow UK£135 Gatwick UK£160
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My teacher besides being competent and friendly, helped me practice and improve my English. I really felt at home. I had happy days and it was an experience that I won’t forget. I really recommend it to everyone! Maite Ataide Adam
LSI New York New York is one of the world’s great cities. World-famous attractions including Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are just the beginning of what is guaranteed to be an amazing experience in this exciting and inspiring metropolis. The programme is based on the beautiful campus of Concordia College in Bronxville, just 45 minutes from midtown Manhattan. The course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities in the afternoons and at weekends, taking in the best that the Big Apple has to offer. • 15 lessons per week • Elementary to Upper Intermediate levels • Afternoon activities / weekend excursions • Full board residential accommodation in shared room • Max. 16 students per class
(12-17 years)
Featuring: • Student lounge with kitchen and WiFi • Modern classrooms with projectors • Accommodation and classes on-campus • Indoor gym • Playing fields • Beautiful park across from campus Accommodation Residence
The halls of residence offer a safe and secure environment for our students. The residence is modern and comfortable. Students will be placed in shared suites, consisting of two or three rooms each accommodating two or three students with a shared bathroom in each suite. Facilities include:
• Self-service cafeteria • Vending machines • Provision of towels and bed linen • Bedrooms cleaned weekly and communal areas cleaned daily • Public telephone facilities • Coin-operated laundry • Common room on each floor • 24 hour security
Sample week on the LSI New York English for Juniors Programme Sun
Mon
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Arrival or free day
Welcome and Grammar, vocabulary placement skills test
Grammar, vocabulary skills Break Time
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Trip to the Statue of Liberty
Induction and Project first lesson Work
Project Work
Project Work
Project Work
Empire State Building
Central Park
All-ages club
Film night
Downtown Tour Circle Line cruise
Tues
Museum of Natural History Film night
Lunch Time Games and sports afternoon Yankees Baseball game
* Where a public holiday falls on a Monday, the course will start on the Tuesday
Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 10pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity. Students are not allowed to leave the campus unaccompanied at any time. Valuables such as passports and airline tickets may be left with the centre manager on the student’s first morning, to be kept securely locked in the school.
Starting Dates
Insurance is not required for this programme at LSI New York, but an insurance option is available at $25 per week.
One group leader can accompany each group of 15 students for free.
Every Monday* from Jul 7 to Jul 28. (Course ends Aug 1) Standard timetable: Arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday.
Prices Registration fee: Programme plus shared room in residential accommodation (full board): per week
Upon request: Insurance, per week
US$150
US$1450
US$25
Required: Airport transfer one way US$145 return US$290 For unaccompanied minors one way US$290 return US$580
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LSI Boston
(13-17 years)
One of America’s oldest cities, Boston is located on the Atlantic coast along the Charles River and Boston Harbour. This cultural and educational centre of the East Coast features attractions such as the Freedom Trail and Quincy Marketplace. Boston Public Garden, Newbury Street, Harvard Square and Fenway Park are just a few of the other famous sights you’ll see in this beautiful and historic city. The programme is based on the Fisher College Back Bay campus. The course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities in the afternoons and at weekends, enjoying all that the Boston area has to offer.
• 15 lessons per week • Elementary to Upper Intermediate levels • Afternoon activities / weekend excursions • Full board residential accommodation in shared room • Max. 16 students per class Featuring: • WiFi in all campus buildings • State-of-the-art classrooms with internet points and power sockets at every seat • Swimming pool • Indoor sports hall • Student library Accommodation Residence
The halls of residence offer a safe and secure environment for our students. Each room is double-occupancy with private bathroom and air conditioning. Each room contains a desk with connections for power and cable TV as well as voice, data and fibre optic outlets. Each floor has a comfortable common room for student use.
Sample week on the LSI Boston English for Juniors Programme Sun
Mon
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Arrival or free day
Welcome and Grammar, placement vocabulary test skills
Tues
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Visit to the New England Aquarium
Induction and Project Work first lesson
Project Work
Project Work
Project Work
Lunch Time Games and sports afternoon
Shopping on Newbury Street
Picnic at Boston Common
Break Time
Boston city tour
Red Sox baseball game
* Where a public holiday falls on a Monday, the course will start on the Tuesday
Facilities include:
Starting Dates
• Self-service cafeteria • Packed lunches or other arrangements provided for full-day excursions • Vending machines • Provision of towels and bed linen • Coin operated laundry • Common room on each floor • 24 hour security
Every Monday* from Jun 23 to Aug 4. (Course ends Aug 8) Standard timetable: Arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday.
Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 10pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity. Students are not allowed to leave the campus unaccompanied at any time. Valuables such as passports and airline tickets may be left with the centre manager on the student’s first morning, to be kept securely locked in the school.
One group leader can accompany each group of 15 students for free.
Insurance is not required for this programme at LSI Boston, but an insurance option is available at $25 per week.
Prices Registration fee: Programme plus shared room in residential accommodation (full board): per week
Upon request: Insurance, per week
US$150
US$1325
US$25
Required: Airport transfer one way US$105 return US$210 For unaccompanied minors one way US$210 return US$420
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Thank you for giving me such an awesome journey on the LSI San Diego English for Juniors programme. Domingo Chang, Taiwan
LSI San Diego San Diego is a beautiful coastal town in Southern California. The year-round perfect weather and miles of beaches make San Diego one of the USA’s premier vacation destinations, and breathtaking mountains and spectacular deserts are also within easy reach. This easygoing city is packed with things to see and do, making it one of the friendliest and most fun places for kids and teenagers to study English in the USA. The programme is based at either the San Diego State University campus (summer courses) or at our central LSI school (winter courses). Both summer and winter courses offer English tuition in the mornings and a variety of activities in the afternoons and at weekends.
(8-10 years**, 11-13 years, 14-17 years)
• 15 lessons per week • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities / weekly excursions • Full board homestay accommodation in shared room (winter only) OR residential accommodation in twin room (summer only) • Students aged 11-13 must be accompanied and stay in residences • Max. 16 students per class
Residence ( summer only)
Starting Dates
San Diego State University offers comfortable twin room accommodation in one of six residence buildings, each building housing between 212 and 790 guests. All students aged 11-13 years must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or group leader.
Winter 2014: Every Monday* from Jan 6 to Feb 10. (Course ends Feb 14) Summer 2014: Every Monday* from Jun 23 to Aug 4 (Course ends Aug 8) Winter 2015: Every Monday* from Jan 5 to Feb 9. (Course ends Feb 13 Standard timetable: Arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday.
Facilities include:
Registration fee:
• Self-service cafeteria • Packed lunches provided for full-day excursions • Vending machines • Provision of towels and bed linen • Coin-operated laundry • Recreation room with television • Swimming pool access
Featuring: • Playing field • Swimming pool • Student library Accommodation
Homestay (winter only)
Our homestay families are carefully selected, monitored and visited regularly by our accommodation officer. Homestays offer students the opportunity to learn more about American culture while they study English. • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Good, reliable transport links
Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 10pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity. Students are not allowed to leave the campus unaccompanied at any time. Valuables such as passports and airline tickets may be left with the centre manager on the student’s first morning, to be kept securely locked in the school. Insurance is not required for this programme at LSI San Diego, but an insurance option is available at $25 per week.
Sample week on the LSI San Diego English for Juniors Programme Sun
Mon
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Arrival or free day
Welcome and Grammar, vocabulary placement skills test
Tues
Grammar, vocabulary skills Break Time
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Trip to Balboa Park
Induction and Project first lesson Work
Project Work Lunch Time Games and sports afternoon Film night
Project Work
Project Work
Old Town Mexican village All-ages club
Beach volleyball
City tour
San Diego Zoo
Harbour cruise
Padres Baseball game
Beach party
* Where a public holiday falls on a Monday, the course will start on the Tuesday **Students aged 8-10 can only study with parents or guardians as part of the Family Programme (see page 15)
Prices US$150
Programme plus shared room homestay accommodation, full board (winter only): per week
US$1025
Programme plus shared room in full board residential accommodation (summer only): per week
US$1325
One group leader can accompany each group of 15 students for free. Upon request: Insurance, per week
US$25
Required: Airport transfer one way US$105 return US$210 For unaccompanied minors one way US$210 return US$420
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LSI San Francisco/Berkeley
(14-17 years)
Student Welfare To ensure student welfare there is a 10pm curfew, unless students are on a supervised LSI activity. Students are not allowed to leave the campus unaccompanied at any time. Valuables such as passports and airline tickets may be left with the centre manager on the student’s first morning, to be kept securely locked in the school.
Berkeley is a friendly and vibrant college town in the East Bay, just half an hour by public transport from all the major attractions of San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area. The city is known for its lively arts community, a thriving cultural scene and its many green spaces, as well as being home to UC Berkeley, America’s premier public university.
• 15 lessons per week • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities / weekly excursions • Full board homestay accommodation in shared room • Max. 16 students per class
Accommodation
One group leader can accompany each group of 15 students for free.
The programme is based at our friendly and well equipped school in the heart of downtown Berkeley, just one block from the university campus and close to the eclectic shops of Telegraph Avenue. The course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities and excursions in the afternoons.
Our homestay families are carefully selected, monitored and visited regularly by our accommodation officer. Homestays offer students the opportunity to learn more about American culture while they study English.
Upon request: Insurance, per week
Featuring: • Modern classrooms with projectors • Indoor sports hall • Student kitchen and lunchroom • Computer lounge with WiFi • Nearby shops and cafes Homestay
Facilities include:
• Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Good, reliable transport links
Sample week on the LSI San Francisco / Berkeley English for Juniors Programme Sun
Mon
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Arrival or free day
Welcome and Grammar, vocabulary placement skills test
Tues
Grammar, vocabulary skills Break Time
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Alcatraz Tour
Induction and Project first lesson Work
Project Work Lunch Time Games and sports afternoon
Project Work
Project Work
Shopping on Telegraph Avenue
BBQ in the park
San Francisco Giants or city tour A’s baseball game
* Where a public holiday falls on a Monday, the course will start on the Tuesday
Starting Dates Winter 2014: Every Monday* from Jan 6 to Feb 10 (Course ends Feb 14) Summer 2014: Every Monday* from Jun 23 to Aug 4. (Course ends Aug 8) Winter 2015: Every Monday* from Jan 5 to Feb 9. (Course ends Feb 13) Standard timetable: Arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday.
Prices Registration fee:
Insurance is not required for this programme at LSI San Francisco/Berkeley, but an insurance option is available at $25 per week.
Programme plus shared room homestay accommodation (full board), per week: In winter In summer
US$150
US$1025 US$1080
US$25
Required: Airport transfer one way US$105 return US$210 For unaccompanied minors one way US$210 return US$420
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I learnt a lot and had very good, fun teachers. I met students from many other countries and had a really good time at LSI. Maria Jorda Girones, Spain
LSI Toronto
(13-17 years)
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and one of its most vibrant and dynamic. It boasts many attractions offering a rich learning experience to junior students, while also remaining an exceptionally safe city with excellent public transport facilities and world class shopping, restaurants and cafes. The programme is based at our fun, friendly and caring school in the charming residential neighbourhood of Rosedale, close to the city centre. The course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities and excursions in the afternoons. • 20 x 50 minute lessons per week • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon and weekend activities/ excursions • Full board accommodation in twin room homestay OR single room residential accommodation (summer only) • Max. 16 students per class
Featuring: • Computer lounge with WiFi • Modern classrooms with projectors • Student library • Student kitchen and lunchroom • LSI movie afternoons including free popcorn Accommodation Homestay
Our homestay families are carefully selected, monitored and visited regularly by our accommodation officer. Homestays offer students the opportunity to learn more about Canadian culture while they study English. Facilities include:
• Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Good, reliable transport links Residence (summer only)
Students must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or group leader. The residences are comfortable and modern.
Sample week on the LSI Toronto English for Juniors Programme Sun
Mon
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Arrival or free day
Welcome and Grammar, vocabulary placement skills test
Tues
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Trip to Niagara Falls
Induction and Project first lesson Work
Project Work Lunch Time Casa Loma visit
Project Work
Project Work
Toronto Zoo
Games and sports afternoon
Break Time
CN Tower
Games and sports afternoon
* Where a public holiday falls on a Monday, the course will start on the Tuesday
Facilities include:
Starting Dates
• Vending machines • Provision of towels and bed linen • Full housekeeping service with bedrooms cleaned weekly • On-site cafeteria and packed lunches • Public telephone facilities • Swipe card access • Coin-operated laundry • Supervised internet access • 24 hour security • Phone cards and stamps sold at reception • Kitchenette and fridge • Wash basins in all bedrooms
Winter 2014: Every Monday* from Jan 6 to Feb 10. (Course ends Feb 14) Summer 2014: Every Monday* from Jul 7 to Aug 11. (Course ends Aug 15) Winter 2015: Every Monday* from Jan 5 to Feb 9. (Course ends Feb 13) Standard timetable: Arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday.
Student Welfare For students under the age of 18 travelling without a parent or guardian and coming from countries requiring visas to enter Canada, Canadian embassies may require custodianship forms. LSI offers custodianship services for CD$150 per student. Students are required to respect a 10pm curfew. Insurance is available on request at CD$25 per week.
Prices Registration fee:
CD$130
Programme plus twin room, homestay accommodation (full board), per week: In winter In summer
CD$935 CD$985
Programme plus single room in full board residential accommodation (summer only): per week
CD$1210
One group leader can accompany each group of 15 students for free. Upon request: Insurance, per week
CD$25
Airport transfer one way return
CD$110 CD$220
Custodianship service available if requested by Canadian Embassy
CD$150
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LSI Vancouver Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada. It is Canada’s third largest city and is one of the world’s most beautiful and safe cities. Vancouver is very multi-cultural, with people living happy lives with others from all over the world. Located between the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful Coast Mountains this modern, clean city offers a rich variety of attractions for people of all ages. The transportation system is very efficient and the international restaurants are excellent.
(13-17 years)
LSI Vancouver is a smaller, caring school that has been welcoming students from around the world since 1993. We are located in the heart of downtown just minutes away from great shopping and restaurants. Our English for Juniors programme schedule has the students studying in groups of similar age studying together in the mornings and going on interesting and fun activities in the afternoons. • 20 x 50 minute lessons per week • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon and weekend activities / excursions • Full Board accommodation in twin room homestay • Max. 16 students per class Featuring: • New computer room with WiFi • Modern bright classrooms with large windows and computers and TVs • Student library • Modern building with excellent security • Kitchen facilities: microwaves, refrigerators, etc.
Sample week on the LSI Vancouver English for Juniors Programme Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Arrival or free day
Welcome, testing and first lesson
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Grammar, vocabulary skills
Trip to Whistler
Project Work
Project Work
Project Work
Project Work
Harbour Centre
Ice Skating
Project Work Lunch Time Aquarium
Games and sports afternoon
Science World
Break Time
* Where a public holiday falls on a Monday, the course will start on the Tuesday
Accommodation Homestay
Our homestay families have been working with LSI Vancouver for many years. They have been carefully selected and monitored, and our Student Services Coordinator visits every home annually to make sure everything is perfect. All families have passed criminal record checks to ensure student safety. Host families speak English in the home so that students can practise English and learn more about Canadian and international culture. Facilities include:
• Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Good, reliable transport links Student Welfare For students under the age of 18 travelling without a parent or guardian and coming from countries requiring visas to enter Canada, Canadian embassies may require custodianship forms. LSI offers custodianship services for CD$150 per student. Students are required to respect a 10pm curfew. Insurance is available on request at CD$25 per week.
Starting Dates Winter 2014: Every Monday* from Jan 6 to Feb 10. (Course ends Feb 14) Summer 2014: Every Monday* from Jul 7 to Aug 11. (Course ends Aug 15) Winter 2015: Every Monday* from Jan 5 to Feb 9. (Course ends Feb 13) Standard timetable: Arrivals on Sunday and departures on Saturday.
Prices Registration fee:
CD$130
Programme plus twin room, homestay accommodation (full board), per week: In winter In summer
CD$935 CD$985
One group leader can accompany each group of 15 students for free. Upon request: Insurance, per week
CD$25
Airport transfer one way return
CD$110 CD$220
Custodianship service available if requested by Canadian Embassy
CD$150
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ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
LSI Sliema
(4-17 years)
Sliema is a vibrant city located on the northeastern coast of Malta. The balmy beaches, outstanding sporting opportunities and many shops, restaurants and cafes make it a popular and bustling holiday destination, but the city still manages to live up to its name Sliema means “peace” or “comfort” in the traditional Maltese language. The programme is based at our partner school in the heart of the city, just minutes away from the beaches and seafront promenades. The course combines English tuition in the mornings with fun activities and excursions in the afternoons.
• 20 x 45 minute lessons per week • Elementary to Advanced levels • Afternoon activities / weekend excursions (only orientation tour of Sliema included in price) • Full board homestay accommodation in shared room • Max. 12 students per class • Return airport transfer and registration fee included Featuring: • 24/7 supervision offered to under 13s (supplement applies) • Computer lounge with WiFi • Nearby beaches • Nearby shops and cafes • Accommodation within walking distance of school Accommodation- Homestay Our homestays are carefully selected, monitored and visited regularly by our accommodation officer. Accommodation is offered on a full board, shared room basis although single rooms are also available on request - please contact the school for further information on prices. Homestays offer juniors the opportunity to learn more about the Maltese culture in a comfortable setting while studying English.
Sample week on the LSI Sliema English for Juniors Programme Sun
Mon
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Arrival or free day
Welcome and Grammar, vocabulary placement skills, test pronunciation
Tues
Grammar, vocabulary skills, pronunciation Break Time
Grammar, vocabulary skills, pronunciation
Comino Grammar, Cruise vocabulary skills, pronunciation
Project Work & Skills Development
Project Work & Skills Development
Project Work & Skills Development
Project Work & Skills Development
Sliema orientation walk
Valletta tour
Project Work & Skills Development Packed Lunch Visit to Sandy Beach
Grand Harbour cruise
Splash & Fun water park
Welcome Party
Beach Party
Boat Party
Sliema Treasure Hunt
Dinner Foam Dance Party
Sat
International student party
Facilities include:
Starting Dates
• Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Bed linen and towels provided • Free laundry facilities • Arrival and departure on any day of the week with extra days of accommodation billed accordingly
Summer programme starts every Monday from Jun 2 to Sep 22 (please contact schools for other available dates throughout the year).
Residence It is possible for students aged over 16 to book residential or hostel accommodation instead of homestay as part of the English for Juniors course at LSI Sliema. Please contact the school to find out more about residence options and prices. Student Welfare Although Malta is among the safest student destinations in the world, at LSI Sliema top priority is given to the safety and security of students. We have a 24 hour emergency number and our office is open from 7.30 to 17.00 and even later in the summer to assist students with all matters. Students are under the supervision of our tutors and leisure coordinators/activity leaders both in the classroom and during social activities. For students aged under 13, 24/7 host family supervision is available for an extra fee.
Prices Programme plus shared room homestay accommodation (full board): One week Two weeks Three weeks Four weeks
€402 €729 €1035 €1354
Supplement for under 13s supervision per week: One student €53 Two students* €35 * Students booking together in same Homestay
ENGLISH FOR JUNIORS
Family Programme Designed for parents who wish to combine a family holiday with their English studies, the LSI Family Programme allows parents to choose from a wide selection of adult courses while their children follow one of LSI’s specialised English for Juniors programmes. A unique opportunity to study English in separate, age-appropriate classes while holidaying together as a family, this course represents an unforgettable, shared experience.
Leisure activities and teaching methods are specially adapted to suit both adults and children, ensuring that the whole family will have fun while learning. This programme is offered at the following LSI schools: • London Hampstead • Brighton • Cambridge • New York • Toronto • Vancouver • San Francisco/Berkeley • Boston • San Diego Qualifying age for the English for Juniors course varies from centre to centre - please check individual course details and dates. All of the above LSI language centres operate both adult courses and English for Juniors courses, with the exception of LSI Brighton.
LSI Brighton Family Programme LSI Brighton offers the Family Programme for students aged 5-15. Adults choose from the wide variety of General English courses at LSI Brighton while children study at a BISS operated summer camp programme based on the Dorothy Stringer Campus (Mon-Fri, 9.00-16.00), just 30 minutes by bus from the school. The camp includes a fantastic range of activities, English tuition (15 hours per week) and a daily hot lunch.
Supervised transport can be arranged to and from the camp for an additional fee. This programme is available from July 28 to Aug 11 2014 (course ends Aug 15). Please contact LSI Brighton for more information, including accommodation options and availability. Price per week per child: UK£380 Price per week including transport: UK£460
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CANADA LSI Toronto Suite 210 1055 Yonge Street Toronto ON M4W 2L2 Tel. +1 416 928 6888 Fax. +1 416 928 3388 E-mail: tor@LSI.edu
USA LSI Berkeley 2015 Center Street Berkeley CA 94704 Tel. +1 510 841 4695 Fax. +1 510 841 3015 E-mail: ber@LSI.edu
English for Juniors Residential Schools (LSI London Hampstead Kings College, LSI Oxford) Tel. + 44 (0)333 240 0579 Fax. + 44 (0)207 443 9881 E-mail: ylresidential@LSI.edu
LSI Vancouver Suite 101 808 Nelson Street Vancouver B.C. V6Z 2H2 Tel. +1 604 683 7654 Fax. +1 604 683 7554 E-mail: van@LSI.edu
LSI San Diego 1706 5th Avenue San Diego CA 92101 Tel. +1 619 234 2881 Fax. +1 619 234 2883 E-mail: san@LSI.edu
LSI Cambridge 41 Tenison Road Cambridge CB1 2DG Tel. +44 (0)1223 361 783 Fax. +44 (0)1223 467 725 E-mail: cam@LSI.edu
LSI Boston 105 Beach Street Boston MA 02111 Tel. +1 617 542 3600 Fax. +1 617 542 1790 E-mail: bos@LSI.edu
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