UK2Learn Summer Brochure 2010 by UK2Learn

UK2Learn

SUMMER PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN AGED 8 - 17

2010

(from aged 7 if accompanied by a parent)

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R N COURSE DATES - Wednesday 7th July - Tuesday 20th July 2010 plus Optional UK Tour - Friday 2nd July - Wednesday 7th July 2010

About UK2Learn UK2Learn is an established provider of educational programmes for international students. We offer a first-class range of services from our well-renowned Easter and Summer 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. Over the years hundreds of international students, teachers and parents have joined UK2Learn and we look forward to making you one of them.

WORK, REST AND PLAY …IN ENGLAND! Course Details UK2Learn offers an excellent choice of subjects to study in a dynamic and highly motivating learning environment. As a unique feature, UK students also join the programme and whilst international students study English, they study a foreign language such as Russian, Thai, Italian, French to name but a few. Students are divided into groups according to age and language ability. In the mornings international students study: • English and British Culture In the afternoons, international and UK students choose one of the following: • Art & Photography • Business & Marketing • Drama • Film-making

Suzie Mackie Director UK2Learn

UK2Learn: an exciting and challenging experience for international students to explore the academic life and culture of UK students “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

“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 Summer 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. A traditional English boarding school Prior’s Field boasts a wonderful family atmosphere which everyone adores.

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Excel In English!

Drama

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 British culture. Students also develop individual sketch books during the course, which they can take home after the programme.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;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!â&#x20AC;? Teacher, Russia

This course 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 course 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.

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

Film-Making Students explore how to write, design, film, edit and produce a short film in this hands-on course. It allows students to create their own animated film 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!

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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.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;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.â&#x20AC;? Parent,Thailand

Accommodation Our male and female students are accommodated separately in single, double or four bedded rooms within the main school building which boasts a large play area, games area, sitting room and kitchen. To ensure a safe and secure environment, accompanying teachers and UK2Learn staff supervise the boarding house 24/7.

Prefer to stay with a host family? UK2Learn is happy to arrange this. Please contact us for further information (same fees apply). Meals 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, and a hot dinner every day, except on excursion dates when a packed lunch is provided.

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.

Making New Friends There are plenty of opportunities to build long-lasting friendships with English students, as they study alongside international students in a number of classes and activities. Sports Programme 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 in a particular sport. Please contact us for further information and fees. Evening Programme 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. Grand Finale All UK2Learn courses are designed to culminate in a grand presentation. This celebrates and showcases everything the students have achieved during their studies. 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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Excursion Programme Summer 2010 Brighton The bustling Seaside City of Brighton has so much to offer! There are numerous individual shops you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find anywhere else in the world and they are all hidden down the mysterious and windy Lanes.You can walk the planks of Brighton Pier to discover the mini theme park 300m out to sea and if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not your thing you can walk along the famous pebbly beach sampling traditional fish & chips.

Legoland A trip to Legoland is a must if you visit England! The huge 150acre theme park is full of rides and amazing Lego cities that are just waiting for you to explore. Try and see if you can find your country with its major landmarks made entirely from Lego! A most enjoyable day out.

Guildford The historic town of Guildford is a fantastic place for a day out. You will have time to walk along the ancient river Wey with its beautiful canal boats, explore Guildford Castle and even see where Lewis Carol, the author of Alice in Wonderland once lived. There will also be plenty of time to visit the excellent shops in the town the centre.

London So much to see and so much to do! On your trip to London you will be able to watch the Changing of the Guards outside Buckingham Palace, a truly outstanding site! You may also see Big Ben strike 12 before finding out where the Prime Minister lives.You then have time to shop in the world famous Covent Garden and have some lunch.You will then take a tour of the splendid Chelsea football club and stadium before getting the chance to go to the theatre to see either the Lion King, Oliver, War Horse or Grease. Please note that there is an optional charge for the theatre visit - see the fee sheet.

Weald & Downland Museum A forgotten time kept secret in the south of England. The amazing Weald & Downland museum is set deep in the English Countryside and has over 50 historic buildings for you to explore. This is your chance to see how people lived in olden times and maybe pick up a few ancient methods of survival!

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Timetable - Week One 7th July - 13th July 2010 7th July Wednesday 08:00 - 09:00 09:00 - 10:30

8th July Thursday

9th July Friday

10th July Saturday

11th July Sunday

12th July Monday

13th July Tuesday

Breakfast

FULL DAY TRIP

English Classes

Break

Brighton

Legoland English Classes

English Classes

Break

Active English

Students Arrive English Classes

English Classes

Break

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

English Classes

Break

Active English

Lunch

Active English

Break

11:50 - 12:00 12:00 - 13:00

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

16:00 - 16:30

Lunch Orientation Break

Royal Pavilion, Walk the Pier, Lunch on the Beach, Lanes Tour

Theme Park, Lego Cities, Lunch in Park

16:30 - 17:30 17:30 - 18:00

Sport

Free Time

18:00 - 18:30

Dinner

18:30 - 19:30

Free Time

19:30 - 21:00

Activity

Art & Craft

Olympics

Film

Games

Pottery

Disco

21:00 - 21:30

Free Time

21:30 - 22:00

ALL STUDENTS IN THEIR BEDROOM AND LIGHTS OUT BY 22:00

Timetable - Week Two 14th July - 20th July 2010 08:00 - 09:00

14th July Wednesday

15th July Thursday

16th July Friday

17th July Saturday

18th July Sunday

19th July Monday

20th July Tuesday

Breakfast

Free Time

Break

FULL DAY TRIP

English Classes

Weald & Downland Museum

09:00 - 10:30 English Classes 10:30 - 11:00

Break

11:00 - 11:50

Break

12:00 - 13:00 Active English 13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 16:00

16:00 - 16:30

English Classes

London English Classes

11:50 - 12:00

FULL DAY TRIP Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Changing of the Guards, Covent Garden, Tour of Chelsea Football Club

Break

Active English Lunch

Open Air Museum, Lunch in Park, Historic Village

FULL DAY TRIP

Break

English Classes Break

Guildford Castle Visit, Tour of Town Centre, Shopping

Active English Lunch

Active English

Break

Sport

Certificate Ceremony

Free Time

16:30 - 17:30 17:30 - 18:00

Students Depart English Classes

18:00 - 18:30

Dinner

Free Time

Dinner

18:30 - 19:30

Free Time

Dinner

Free Time

19:30 - 21:00

Activity

Art & Craft

Olympics

Film

Games

Pottery

21:00 - 21:30

Free Time

21:30 - 22:00

ALL STUDENTS IN THEIR BEDROOM AND LIGHTS OUT BY 22:00

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Mothers Programme Summer 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 has an interesting, challenging and popular itinerary of activities which runs concurrently to the students’ programme. Our captivating range of master classes and talks on subjects such as garden design, and English cookery allow English language skills to be enhanced in a unique way. While the excursions we run 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 learnt together.

“I accompanied my two sons and whilst they spent time studying with other students, I spent time with other mothers, brushing up on my English; it was a truly enjoyable experience and I made so many new friends.” Parent, Italy Photography An introduction to digital photography and how to make the best of your photographs. Film Making & Film Animation An introduction to film and animation and but also a great chance to see what your children have been up to in their Active English classes.

Please contact us for a full timetable and fees. Garden Design You will discuss the ins and outs of garden design with a local professional garden designer.

Table Setting & Napkin Folding A great opportunity to learn how to impress your dinner guests.

Flower Arranging This session allows you to create beautiful flower arrangements.

Luxury Spa Day A well earned day of relaxation! You will be spend the day at Champneys, one of the world’s top Spa resorts. You will enjoy the use of their facilities and various fitness classes as well as experiencing a session in Britain’s first thalassotherapy pool. In addition, you will be provided with a delicious lunch in the Spa’s restaurant.

Teachers’ Programme 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, and the UK2Learn excursion programme provides that all important time to unwind. Please contact us for further information and fees.

English Etiquette Learn the rules on how to be an English Gent/Lady.

Sugar Craft You will decorate cupcakes using various sugar crafting techniques.

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Medical Cover Medical cover There is a member of staff on hand to supervise students and a duty member of staff available 24 hours a day. Both Suzie and Alex Mackie are trained in First Aid so in the event of a medical emergency there will always be one of them on duty. 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 UK2Learn has indemnity insurance and comprehensive travel insurance which will cover you for any accidents that may occur during the programme. We also strongly recommend that students, teachers and parents insure their personal posessions.

“Business studies was my favourite class. I now want to be a business man when I’m older!” Malaysian student “I want to come back!”

“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 all meals per day and packed lunches on excursion days) • Full 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)

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SPECIAL OFFERS

For every 10 students, UK2Learn provides a FREE teacher place

HOLIDAY, HOLIDAY, HOLIDAY Optional 5 day tour of the UK (Friday 2nd July - Wednesday 7th July 2010)

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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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 South Africa as a child, the Kwasa Centre is close to Suzie Mackie’s 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.

“The UK2Learn staff are really nice and every day we have something different to do.” Russian student

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 education in English. 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.

“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

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UK Tour We also run a fun-packed optional UK tour, which starts before the two week study programme begins. This is a trip not to be missed! Students discover the best of Britain with an exciting 5 day tour that includes some of the most popular sights and attractions in the country. The itinerary is crammed with a range of excursions and activities to suit every taste. Whether you like to hustle and bustle of city, or prefer a more relaxed pace of life in the countryside, UK2Learn has put together a fun-filled and memorable tour. Here is a selection of just some of the highlights: Robin Hood Discover the historic adventures of the legendary Robin Hood, Britain’s favourite outlaw, as the tour heads to Nottingham. Known for robbing from the rich to give to the poor, along with his merry men, the story of Robin Hood is one that is sure to capture your interest. Edinburgh We venture into Scotland to visit its capital city, Edinburgh and wander around the narrow streets and explore this beautiful city that is steeped in history. If you’re brave enough, there is even the option to join us on a ghost tour where you can discover some of the dark secrets of Edinburgh’s past. Loch Lomond We then break out into the countryside to visit Loch Lomond. The Loch, set against a backdrop of mountains, is one of Scotland’s most idyllic and unspoilt areas and has the largest expanse of fresh water in the UK. Old Trafford For our sporty students, Old Trafford in Manchester tells the greatest football story ever; the story of Manchester United. Whether you are a Manchester United fan or not, a visit to the Museum and Tour centre is an outing to remember!

Availability is limited, so if you would like to join UK2Learn on this tour, please contact us for further information and fees.

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Meet The Team The Teachers UK2Learn teachers create inspiring and motivating classes that students just love! With a wealth of professional skills and experience our teachers make a lasting impression on students’ educational development.

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

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.

Alex Mackie Social Programme Organiser

Kate Thompson Social Programme Organiser

Additional Services UK2Learn is proud to offer a range of further courses including: Summer Programme Easter 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

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