UK2Learn Easter Brochure 2010

UK2Learn

EASTER PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN AGED 8 - 17

2010

(from aged 7 if accompanied by a parent)

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R N 2 WEEK PROGRAMME - Tuesday 30th March - Monday 12th April plus Optional UK Tour - Monday 12th April - Saturday 17th April

About UK2Learn UK2Learn is an established provider of educational programmes for international students. We offer a first-class range of services from our renowned Easter, Summer and Winter programmes to our popular internships and guardianships.

The UK2Learn experience is about much more than just improving English skills, it is about students having a wonderful time during their stay in the UK and building lasting friendships.

WORK, REST AND PLAY ‌IN ENGLAND! Royal Connections HRH Prince Michael of Kent is patron of the Oxford Quality programme, provided in partnership by RELOD and UK2Learn, which aims to help educational institutions in Russia provide better quality English education.

Over the years hundreds of international students, teachers and parents have joined UK2Learn and we look forward to making you one of them.

In 2009 UK2Learn had the great honour of welcoming HRH to the programme celebrations where he enjoyed meeting students, teachers and parents.

UK2Learn is honoured that HRH fully supports the aims and objects of this programme.

Suzie Mackie Director UK2Learn

UK2Learn: providing an exciting and challenging experience for international students to explore the academic life and culture of the UK www.uk2learn.com

Charity Support UK2Learn is proud to support the Kwasa Centre in South Africa. The Kwasa Centre is in an incredibly deprived area of South Africa and helps meet the needs of children infected or affected by HIV and AIDS. It provides a safe and secure environment for more than 200 children.

Having lived in Africa as a child, the Kwasa Centre is close to Suzie’s (founder) heart and therefore it is the centre of UK2Learn’s fundraising efforts. More than £2,000 has been raised in the past three years, which has helped purchase equipment for the school, bicycles for the young children and the sponsorship of one of the children for a year.

“I loved my time in the UK, I had lots of fun and have made some English friends. I can’t wait to come back again next year!”

Russian student

The Venue

The exclusive host of the UK2Learn Easter programme is the stunning Prior’s Field School in Godalming, Surrey.

Set in 26 acres of beautiful countryside, the school supports boarding and day students aged 11 - 18.

This traditional English boarding school boasts a wonderful family atmosphere which everyone adores.

Course Details UK2Learn offers an excellent choice of subjects in a dynamic and highly motivating learning environment.

“I studied the drama course and it was very good. We helped produce a show to celebrate our trip - that was my favourite part.”

Thai student

As a unique feature, UK students also join these programmes to learn new skills alongside our international students. While international students are studying EFL or British culture, the UK students also learn a foreign language such as Russian,Thai or Chinese creating an opportunity to build long-lasting overseas friendships; what better way to practice a new language!

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Excel In English!

Schedule In the morning, students are divided into groups according to age and language ability to study: • English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and British culture In the afternoon, students select one from the following: • Art & photography • Business and marketing • Drama • Film-making Art & Photography This is a highly practical and enjoyable course that focuses on images, colour and different materials.

Students are encouraged to have fun using their cameras; the perfect photograph opportunity could be just around the corner!

Throughout the course students continuously use the photographs to express their growing knowledge of the British culture. Students also develop individual sketch books during the course, which they can keep.

Business and Marketing This is the perfect choice for students who wish to gain a glimpse into the dynamic business world.

There is an opportunity to build appropriate vocabulary related to business and marketing while developing a basic understanding of current theory and practice in marketing.

It is exciting and challenging and enables students to build their English language abilities in a business context.

Drama This covers the fundamentals of drama combined with practice and performance techniques; it is a truly unique and fun way to learn English.

Students also learn how actors and actresses use their voice and body correctly on stage to ensure they are in tip top condition to put on a spectacular end of programme production. In addition improvisation, presentation and creative writing skills are also developed.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and British Culture This is an exciting combination of subjects where students learn about the social, cultural and traditional aspects of British life.

Students are given the opportunity to develop their English conversation and language skills as well as discovering fascinating facts about the British culture.

Film-Making Students explore how to write, design, film, edit and produce a short film or animated film in this handson course using a range of professional techniques and equipment.

This is an opportunity to work behind the camera, or for those who prefer to be centre stage, in front of the camera. There is even the opportunity to interview fellow students!

Grand Finale Whichever UK2Learn course selected, they culminate in a grand presentation. This celebrates and showcases everything the students have achieved during their studies creating a glitzy grand finale.

Furthermore the presentation, which is attended by local dignitaries, attracts an impressive audience along with parents and teachers.

This celebration is not to be missed!

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Timetable - Week One

30th March - 5th April 2010 30th March Tuesday

31st March Wednesday

1st April Thursday

2nd April Good Friday

3rd April Saturday

4th April Easter Sunday

5th April Easter Monday

08:15 - 09:00

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

09:00 - 10:30

EFL & British Culture

London

EFL & British Culture

Portsmouth

Free Time or Sports

EFL & British Culture

10:30 - 11:00 11:00 - 11:50

Students Arrive

Break

Break

EFL & British Culture

EFL & British Culture

11:50 - 12:00

Break

12:00 - 13:00

Students choose 1 subject to study for the whole 2 weeks

Sightseeing, London Movieum & Thames River Cruise

Break •Drama •Film Animation •Art & Photography •Business & Marketing

Harbour Tour and Gun Wharf Quays shopping

Guildford Tour, Castle & Gardens, River boat cruises & shopping

Break EFL & British Culture Break British Etiquette Class

13:00 - 14:00

Snack Lunch

Lunch

14:00 - 16:00

Orientation & EFL Test

•Drama •Film Animation •Art & Photography •Business & Marketing

•Drama •Film Animation •Art & Photography •Business & Marketing

•Drama •Film Animation •Art & Photography •Business & Marketing

16:30 - 17:30

Sports

Sports

Sports

Sports

17:30 - 18:00

Free Time

Free Time

Free Time

Free Time

18:00 - 18:30

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Lunch

18:30 - 19:30

Free Time

Free Time

Free Time

19:30 - 21:00

Team Building Activities

Sports Evening

Film & Quiz Night

Lunch

Lunch

Dinner

Dinner Free Time

Pottery Evening

21:00 - 21:30

Students to return to their Boarding Houses

22:00

Students need to be in their rooms by 22:00 and lights out by 22:30

Lunch

Dinner

Easter Egg Decorating

Easter Egg Hunt

Lunch

Dinner Free Time Disco

Timetable - Week Two 6th April - 12th April 2010 6th April Tuesday

7th April Wednesday

8th April Thursday

9th April Friday

10th April Saturday

11th April Sunday

12th April Monday

08:15 - 09:00

Students Arrive

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

09:00 - 10:30

EFL & British Culture

EFL & British Culture

Oxford

EFL & British Culture

10:30 - 11:00

Break

Break

11:00 - 11:50

EFL & British Culture

EFL & British Culture

Tour of Oxford & Christ Church College

Final EFL Assessment

11:50 - 12:00

Break

Break

12:00 - 13:00

13:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 16:00

Break

•Drama •Drama •Film Animation •Film Animation •Art & Photography •Art & Photography •Business & •Business & Marketing Marketing

Snack Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

•Drama •Drama •Film Animation •Film Animation •Art & Photography •Art & Photography •Business & •Business & Marketing Marketing

16:30 - 17:30

Sports

Sports

17:30 - 18:00

Free Time

Free Time

18:00 - 18:30

Dinner

Dinner

Break

Bicester Village Shopping

School can organise own trip (additional cost) See separate information sheets

•Drama •Film Animation •Art & Photography •Business & Marketing

Options include: (min of 15 per trip)

Lunch

Lunch

Free Time or Sports

Hampton Court Tour of Gardens & Maze

Lunch Students Depart

•Drama •Bath & Stonehenge •Film Animation •Windsor •Art & Photography •London •Business & •Cambridge Marketing •Stratford •Weald & Downland Sports Museum

Free Time Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

18:30 - 19:30

Free Time

Free Time

Free Time

Certificate Ceremony

Free Time

Free Time

19:30 - 21:00

London Musical (optional extra)

Art & Craft

Charity Night

Disco

Talent Show

Film & Quiz Night

21:00 - 21:30

Students to return to their Boarding Houses

22:00

Students need to be in their rooms by 22:00 and lights out by 22:30

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Teachers’ Programme

Meet The Team

We recognise that learning never stops which is why we offer an optional training programme for accompanying teachers. It’s not all work, work, work, as the UK2Learn excursion programme provides that all important time to unwind.

The Teachers UK2Learn teachers create inspiring and motivating classes that students adore.

Please contact us for further information and fees.

With a wealth of professional skills and experience, our teachers make a lasting impression on students’ educational development.

Mothers’ Programme (30th March - 5th April 2010)

If you are a mother who is keen to travel with your child to the UK, we have just the thing for you. The mothers’ programme is an interesting, challenging and popular itinerary of activities which runs concurrently with the students’ programme.

Our captivating range of master classes and talks such as garden design, and English cookery, allow English language skills to be enhanced in a unique way. Our excursions take in some of the most popular attractions in the UK, allowing new language skills to be put into practice.

If that’s not enough, our English conversation classes provide the opportunity to bring everything together.

Alison Clarke English and Drama specialist

Craig Hills Film making specialist

Penny Baker Art and Photography specialist

Anne Townend English and business specialist

Elise May Film making specialist

Rosalind Biggs English and business specialist

Alix Cazalet Drama specialist

Suzie Mackie English and teacher training specialist

Please contact us for a full timetable and fees.

The Support Team Our support team is here to organise a fun packed social programme to ensure that students make the most of their visit to the UK.

“This was the first time I have worked with international students, and it was fantastic. I learnt so much from them, and I hope that I helped them understand more about the UK and our traditions.”

English student

Alex Mackie Social programme coordinator

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Kate Thompson Social programme coordinator

Ellie Mills Social programme coordinator

Mothers’ Programme - Week One 30th March - 5th April 2010 30th March Tuesday

31st March Wednesday

1st April Thursday

2nd April Good Friday

3rd April Saturday

4th April Easter Sunday

5th April Easter Monday

Arrive

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

09:00 - 10:00

Free Time

Free Time

Free Time

Free Time

10:00 - 11:00

Godalming

London

Wisley Gardens

Harbour Tour

08:15 - 09:00

Sightseeing

London Movieum

11:00 - 11:30

Portsmouth

Free Time

Guildford

Free Time

British Etiquette Class

11:30 - 12:30

12:30 - 13:00

Break

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

Lunch

Packed Lunch

Lunch

Packed Lunch

Packed Lunch

Lunch

14:00 - 15:00

Orientation of School

English Conversation Classes

Thames River Cruise

English Conversation Classes

Gun Wharf Quays and Shopping

Boat Trip & Shopping

English Conversation Classes

15:00 - 15:15

Break

Break

Break

15:15 - 16:15

English Conversation Classes

English Conversation Classes

English Conversation Classes

16:15 - 18:00

Free Time

18:00 - 18:30

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Free Time

Table Setting & Napkin Folding (optional) 1 hour

Free Time

Talk by Garden Designer (optional) 1 hour

Photography Workshop (optional) 1 hour

Visit to English Pub in local area (optional) 1 hour

Film Making Workshop (optional) 1 hour

2nd April Good Friday

3rd April Saturday

4th April Easter Sunday

5th April Easter Monday

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

School can organise own trip (additional cost)

Free Time

18:30 - 21:00

Mothers’ Programme - Week One 30th March - 5th April 2010 30th March Tuesday

31st March Wednesday

1st April Thursday

08:15 - 09:00

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

09:00 - 10:00

Free Time

Luxury Spa

Oxford

Free Time

10:00 - 11:00

Flower Arranging Class

11:00 - 11:30

Day at Champneys

Leading Health Spa in the UK

Tour of Christ Church College

Sugar Craft and Baking Class

11:30 - 12:30

See separate information sheets

Hampton Court

Options include:

12:30 - 13:00

Break

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 15:00

English Conversation Classes

15:00 - 15:15

Break

Break

15:15 - 16:15

English Conversation Classes

English Conversation Classes

16:15 - 18:00

Free Time

18:00 - 18:30

Packed Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

18:30 - 21:00

London Theatre Trip (additional cost - £60)

Certificate Ceremony 2 hours

Kwasa Charity Evening 1.5 hours

Drama Workshop (Optional) 1 hour

Talent Show (parents may attend) 19:30 - 21:30

Free Time

Lunch

Packed Lunch

Lunch

Bicester Village Shopping

English Conversation Classes

Packed Lunch

Packed Lunch

•Bath & Stonehenge •Windsor •London •Cambridge •Stratford •Weald & Downland Museum

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Student Life The quality of student life is why so many students choose UK2Learn. It is fun, challenging and exciting and provides students with the ability to thrive in a dynamic learning environment.

Home Sweet Home Our male and female students are accommodated separately in single, double or four bedded rooms within the main school building which boasts a sitting room, a kitchen, and other recreational facilities.

To ensure a safe and secure environment, accompanying teachers and UK2Learn staff supervise the boarding house 24 hours a day.

Prefer to stay with a host family?

UK2Learn is happy to arrange this. Please contact us for further information (same fees apply).

Tickling The Tastebuds Tasting new food is part of the experience of visiting another country, and during the trip there is a huge selection of delicious food to try. Students are provided with breakfast, a hot lunch, (except on excursion dates when a packed lunch is provided), and a hot dinner every day as well as a drink and snacks mid morning and mid afternoon.

“I accompanied my daughter to England, and it was wonderful. I could see that my daughter was in safe hands with the UK2Learn team, and I had time to relax and see the sights.”

Parent,Thailand

Forever Friends There are plenty of opportunities to build longlasting friendships with English students, as they study alongside international students in a number of classes and activities.

Sporty Students Our sports and activities programme keeps students busy from dawn to dusk!

From football, swimming, basketball and volleyball to badminton, rounders and tennis, there is something for everyone.

We can even arrange private coaching lessons for those wanting to improve their tennis swing!

Please contact us for further information and fees.

Starry nights The fun does not stop in the evenings as students are invited to enjoy a mix of entertainment. Film nights, talent shows, art and craft workshops and discos all provide a great way to finish the day.

Explore More We arrange six day excursions during the programme for students to explore the UK further.

Detailed timetable provided on request.

Certificates To mark the completion of the programme, students are awarded a certificate at the celebration ceremony. Outstanding achievement awards and medals are also presented to students who have demonstrated a high level of commitment and progress throughout the course.

“UK2Learn is excellent value for money.

There are a wide range of activities and the students are never bored. The programmes are so much fun and so exciting that the students often forget that they are learning at the same time!”

Teacher, Russia

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General Information Medical cover There is a member of staff on hand to supervise students and a duty member of staff available 24 hours a day. Several members of the UK2learn team are First Aid trained.

In the event that a student is unwell during their stay, medical assistance will be provided and the majority of healthcare services in the UK are free. However it is highly recommended that students have valid health insurance.

Insurance Prior’s Field School and UK2Learn have indemnity insurance. However, it is recommended that students, teachers, and parents visiting the UK take out personal accident, health and property insurance.

“UK2Learn is excellent value for money.

There are a wide range of activities and the students are never bored. The programmes are so much fun and so exciting that the students often forget that they are learning at the same time!”

Teacher, Russia

“The film-making classes were very good.

I made many friends and write to them all regularly.”

Korean student

Fees Please see enclosed sheet for up-to-date fees.

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Fees include: • All tuition and teaching materials • Use of technical equipment • Full board accommodation (includes 3 meals per day and packed lunches on excursion days) • Extensive cultural, sports and evening social programme • Excursions including entrance fees as per timetable • Airport transfers (included in the fee for groups of 10 or more) • Certificate of Attendance Additional costs: • Airfares • Optional theatre visit to include transport and tickets • Optional sports coaching (Tennis; one to one English tuition; specialised tuition - IELTS GCSE/ A level subjects)

SPECIAL OFFERS

For every 10 students, UK2Learn provides a FREE teacher place

HOLIDAY, HOLIDAY, HOLIDAY Optional 5 day tour of the UK (Monday 12th April - Saturday 17th April)

Discover the best of Britain with a 5 day tour that takes in some of the most spectacular sights and attractions in the country.

Availability is limited, so if you would like to join UK2Learn on this tour, please book early.

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Timetable - Tour of the UK

Monday 12th April - Saturday 17th April

Morning

12th April Monday

13th April Tuesday

14th April Wednesday

15th April Thursday

16th April Friday

17th April Saturday

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Breakfast

Coach to depart from Prior’s Field School

Coach to Durham

Coach to Loch Lomond

Coach to Manchester

Coach to Liverpool

Tour of Cadbury’s World

Coach to Nottingham

Afternoon

Evening

Visit to Durham Cathedral

Visit to Stirling Castle

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Robin Hood Story

Coach to Edinburgh

Coach to Loch Lomond

Tour of Old Trafford

Beatles Mystery Tour

Coach to Airport

Ghost Tour (optional)

Coach to Edinburgh

Coach to Birmingham

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Stay in Hostel or Tourist Class Hotel (Nottingham)

Stay in Hostel or Tourist Class Hotel (Edinburgh)

Stay in Hostel or Tourist Class Hotel (Edinburgh)

Stay in Hostel or Tourist Class Hotel (Manchester)

Stay in Hostel or Tourist Class Hotel (Birmingham)

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Additional Services UK2Learn is proud to offer a range of further courses including: Summer Programme Easter Programme Winter Programme Mothers’ Programme Teachers’ Programme Business Training Internship Programme Guardianship for students studying in British boarding schools Placement service for Boarding schools, language schools, colleges and universities Home Tuition

DATES FOR 2010 Summer Programme 2010 - Wednesday 7th July - Tuesday 20th July 2010 Optional 5 day UK Tour - (Tuesday 20th July - Sunday 25th July) Winter Programme 2010 - Tuesday 23rd November - Monday 6th December 2010 for more details contact UK2learn - 01483 425500 or info@uk2learn.com

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