Spring & Summer Integrated Programmes Short-Term Junior Language Courses England � Ireland � Germany � USA
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ENGLAND Spring & Summer Integrated Programme 2018 Our integrated English junior language courses are designed for students aged between 6 and 17 to naturally improve their language proficiency and are devised to suit both age and ability level in an engaging and rewarding environment. Learning through Experience During the course, students are integrated with a mix of nationalities and native English-speaking leaders through a blended programme of structured language lessons, cultural excursions and adventure activity sessions to enhance students’ confidence and language education. Getting Active All our centres in England offer a variety of activities, such as quad biking, climbing, archery, air rifles, bush craft, water sports, orienteering, arts and crafts and many more. We also offer ‘English Plus’ courses for students looking to take part in a specialised sport or interest.
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In the Classroom Our English language courses are accredited by ABLS and taught using Anglia Examinations. Each student receives an individual performance report and has the opportunity to gain a qualification by sitting a suitable Anglia examination.
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Cambridge 2
3 Oxford 4
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Age
Capacity
Ideal for…
1
Brandeston
6 to 12
80 beds
Younger campers
2
Finborough
10 to 14
180 beds
Students looking for adventure
3
Bredon
11 to 15
140 beds
Closed groups
4
Pangbourne
12 to 16
280 beds
London and Windsor Castle
5
Worksop
12 to 16
450 beds
Sporty social teenagers
6
Framlingham
13 to 17
350 beds
Independent teenagers
London
JLC-SSUK-01-Integrated Programme 2018-Sep17
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JLC-SSUK-01-Integrated Programme 2018-Sep17
ENGLAND Our Programme This is a sample programme of our standard 14-night integrated junior language course during the spring and summer. Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Arrival and Orientation Welcome Party
Sat Sun
English Placement Test
Activity Sessions
Mon
English Classes
Activity Sessions
Tue
English Classes
Activity Sessions Full Day Excursion
Wed Thu
English Classes
Activity Sessions
Fri
English Classes
Activity Sessions Full Day Excursion
Sat Sun
Activity Sessions
English Classes
Mon
Activity Sessions
English Classes
Tue
Activity Sessions
English Classes
Evening Activities For example: talent show, disco, DVD night, sports tournament, casino night and campfire
Full Day Excursion
Wed Thu
Activity Sessions
English Examination
Fri
Activity Sessions
English Classes Departure
Sat
On-site activity sessions include: Quad biking, climbing, team sports, archery, bush craft, water sports, arts and crafts
Programme includes: • Airport transfers from/to London when students arrive/depart at specified times • 14 nights accommodation • Full board (special diets can be catered for on request) • Saturday or Sunday arrivals / departures for groups • English language classes • Experienced teaching staff (incl. CELTA / TEFL certified teachers) • Course materials • Progress report • Internationally recognised qualification according to CEFR – Common European Framework for Reference for Languages (A1 to C2) • Multi-activity sessions • Excursions (include transfers, lunch and entrance fees) • 24-hour care and supervision • Endsleigh Travel Insurance
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We provide Camp Leaders who are responsible for the pastoral care of our individual students on-site, meaning there is no requirement to organise an accompanying adult.
These prices are based on a minimum of 2 weeks stay, although 3 week and longer stays are available.
For agents wishing to book individuals, we offer commissions based on the number of students the agent sends. All commission rates are agreed upon signing an agent agreement and range between 15 and 20%.
Individual Bookings
We also offer the flexibility for groups to arrive on a Saturday or Sunday.
Whilst our prices are based on 2 weeks stays, we can also accept groups for single weeks as well as stays of 3 weeks or more, but please note that the level of integration may differ should a group arrive or depart on a date other than those outlined in this table.
Our group prices are based on a minimum of 10 students with 1 accompanying adult travelling together on the specified arrival and departure dates. We offer 1 free adult place on a ratio of 1:10 students.
Group Bookings
Worksop College
Pangbourne College
Framlingham College
Finborough Hall
Bredon
Brandeston Hall
12 to 16
12 to 16
12 to 16
13 to 17
10 to 14
10 to 16
11 to 15
6 to 12
14
14
7
14
14
14
14
7
14
14
4th August 18th August 31st March 7th April 21st July 4th August 18th August 21st July 4th August 21st July** 4th August 18th August 7th April 14th April 14th July 28th July
21st July 4th August 24th March 24th March 7th July 21st July 4th August 7th July 21st July 8th July** 21st July 4th August 31st March 31st March 30th June 14th July
25th August
21st July
7th July
11th August
18th August
4th August
11th August
4th August
21st July
28th July
21st July
7th July
Departure Dates
Golf: €350 / £320 Football: €150 / £135
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*Football: €80 / £70
Football: €150 / £135 Rowing: € 350 / £320
Computer Programming: €250 / £225 Football: €150 / £135
Golf: €350 / £320 Horse Riding: €300 / £275 *Rugby: € 135 / £125
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*Lego: €99 / £90
(Additional 1-2 week courses)
English Plus
€ 1,930
€ 925
€1,835** €1,930
€ 1,930
€1,850
€820
€1,850
Individual (Gross)
£ 1,235
£ 1,120
£ 650
£1,150** £1,235
£ 1,235
£ 1,160
£999
£565
£ 1,235
£ 1,160
Group (Net)
Price per Student
All programmes and prices are subject to availability. * One week course price. ** Sunday arrival, Saturday departure - 13 nights only
Nights
Arrival Dates
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Centre
Age Group
Dates & Prices
JLC-SSUK-01-Integrated Programme Dates & Prices 2018-Sep17
ENGLAND Integrated Programme Information Spring/Summer 2018
Summer Spring Summer Spring Summer
IRELAND Summer Integrated Programme 2018 Our English junior language course in Ireland is designed for students aged between 12 and 17 to naturally improve their language proficiency and is devised to suit both age and ability level in a friendly, engaging and rewarding environment. Language Development & Independence The course is located at a state-of-the-art educational facility where students are integrated through a blended programme of structured language lessons, cultural excursions and adventure activity sessions. Nearby spacious and modern accommodation gives the sense of university independence whilst being a safe and secure environment with 24-hour care and supervision. Traditional Irish Activities Students also have the opportunity to experience traditional Ireland, through excursions to nearby Dublin as well as try Gaelic activities such as Gaelic Football, hurling and even Irish dancing. In the Classroom Our English language courses are taught using Anglia Examinations. Each student receives an individual performance report and has the opportunity to gain a qualification by sitting a suitable Anglia examination.
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County Carlow
Age
Capacity
12 to 17
100 Beds
JLC-SSI-01-Integrated Programme 2018-Aug17
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IRELAND Our Programme This is a sample programme of our standard 14-night integrated junior language course during the summer. Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Arrival and Orientation Welcome Party
Sat
Full Day Excursion
Sun Mon
English Placement Test
Activity Sessions
Tue
English Classes
Activity Sessions
Wed
English Classes
Activity Sessions
Thu
English Classes
Activity Sessions
Fri
English Classes
Activity Sessions
Sat
Full Day Excursion
Sun
Full Day Excursion
Mon
Activity Sessions
English Classes
Tue
Activity Sessions
English Classes
Wed
Activity Sessions
English Classes
Thu
Activity Sessions
English Examination
Fri
Activity Sessions
English Classes
Evening Activities For example: talent show, disco, DVD night, sports tournament, casino night and campfire
Departure
Sat
On-site activity sessions include: Irish sports such as Gaelic hurling and Gaelic football, as well as traditional Irish music and dance classes.
Programme includes: • Airport transfers when students arrive /depart at specified times • Accommodation • Full board (special diets can be catered for on request) • Saturday or Sunday arrival/departures for groups • English language classes • Experienced teaching staff (incl. CELTA / TEFL certified teachers) • Course materials • Progress report • Internationally recognised qualification according to CEFR – Common European Framework for Reference for Languages (A1 to C2) • Multi-activity programme • Excursions (include transfers, lunch and entrance fees) • 24-hour care and supervision • Endsleigh Travel Insurance
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We also offer the flexibility for groups to arrive on a Saturday or Sunday.
Our group prices are based on a minimum of 15 students with 1 accompanying adult travelling together on the specified arrival and departure dates for 2-week stays. We offer 1 free adult place on a ratio of 1:15 students.
Group Bookings
County Carlow
12 to 17
Age Group
14
Nights
4th August
18th August
4th August
21st July
Departure Dates
21st July
7th July
Arrival Dates
â‚Ź1,660
Group (Net)
All programmes and prices are subject to availability.
Prices
Dates & Prices Individual (Gross)
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Ireland
IRELAND Integrated Programme Information Summer 2018
JLC-SSI-01-Integrated Programme Dates & Prices 2018-Aug17
GERMANY Summer Integrated Programme 2018 Our sports and language programme in Germany, offers a bilingual learning environment with both English and German junior language courses being designed for students aged between 12 and 16 to naturally improve their language proficiency and devised to suit both age and ability levels. Learning through Experience During the course, students are integrated with a mix of nationalities and native English and German-speaking leaders through a blended programme of structured language lessons, cultural excursions and adventure activity sessions to enhance students’ confidence and language education.
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Inzell, Bavaria
Age
Capacity
12 to 17
100 Beds
JLC-SSG-01-Integrated Programme 2018-Aug17
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GERMANY Our Programme This is a sample programme of our standard 14-night integrated junior language course during the summer. Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Arrival and Orientation
Sat Sun
Language Placement Test
Activity Sessions
Mon
Language Classes
Activity Sessions
Tue
Activity Sessions
Language Classes Full Day Excursion
Wed Thu
Language Classes
Activity Sessions
Evening Activities
Fri
Language Classes
Half Day Excursion
Sat
Language Classes
Half Day Excursion
Sun
Activity Sessions
Language Classes
For example: welcome games, camp disco, movie night, BBQ & bonfire, sports night, workshops
Mon
Language Classes
Activity Sessions
Tue
Activity Sessions
Language Classes
Wed
Language Classes
Half Day Excursion
Thu
Activity Sessions
Language Classes
Fri
Full Day Excursion Departure
Sat
On-site activity sessions include: football, beach volleyball, mountain biking, climbing, archery, outdoor education/teambuilding and traditional German activities such as Biathlon, Headies or KinBal.
Programme includes: • Airport transfers when students arrive /depart at specified times (preferred airport: Salzburg, Austria) • Accommodation • Full board (special diets can be catered for on request) • English and/or German language classes • Experienced teaching staff (incl. CELTA/TEFL certified teachers) • Course materials • Progress report • Internationally recognised qualification according to CEFR – Common European Framework for Reference for Languages (A1 to C2) • Multi-activity programme per week • Excursions (include transfers, lunch and entrance fees) • 24-hour care and supervision • Endsleigh Travel Insurance
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We provide Camp Leaders who are responsible for the pastoral care of our individual students on-site, meaning there is no requirement to organise an accompanying adult.
These prices are based on a minimum of 1-week stay. In order to have the maximum exposure, involvement and experience a 2-week stay is recommended.
Our individual prices are based on price per student. For agents wishing to book individuals, we offer commission based on the number of students the agent sends. All commission rates are agreed upon signing an agent agreement and range between 15 and 20%.
Individual Bookings
Please note that the level of integration may differ should a group arrive or depart on a date other than those outlined in this table.
Whilst our prices are based on 1-week stays, we do prefer group stays of at least 2 weeks.
Our group prices are based on a minimum of 10 students with 1 accompanying adult travelling together on the specified arrival and departure dates. We offer 1 free adult place on a ratio of 1:10 students.
Group Bookings
Inzell, Bavaria 12 to 16
Age Group
7
14
Nights
28th July
21st July
21st July
Arrival Dates
4th August
28th July
4th August
Departure Dates
€760
€1,360
Group (Net)
All programmes and prices are subject to availability.
€925
€1,720
Prices
Dates & Prices Individual (Gross)
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Germany
GERMANY Integrated Programme Information Summer 2018
JLC-SSG-01-Integrated Programme Dates & Prices 2018-Aug17
USA Summer Integrated Programme 2018 Our American junior language courses are designed to suit a range of students aged between 8 and 17 to naturally improve their language proficiency whilst in a social, engaging and rewarding environment. Language with a difference Learning or improving a language with Xplore is different. Our time in the classroom in Asheville and Atlanta is focused on developing and improving language skills through a range of collaborative projects, games and individual tasks to cater for different ages and abilities. Unique Interactive Integration Each of our US programmes offers a different element of integration with native English speaking Americans.
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Our Asheville homestay programme offers a unique opportunity to live with a real American family, whilst additionally joining other international students and native English-speaking leaders through a blended programme of structured language lessons, cultural excursions, adventure activities and community projects.
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Our Atlanta programmes allows students to integrate on campus with American children and teens who will join the programme, participating in both day and evening activities, excursions and football coaching.
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Atlanta Residential Camp
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Atlanta Soccer Camp
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100
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Orlando
Colorado Homestay Colorado Homestay + Camp
JLC-SSUSA-01-Integrated Programme 2018-Aug17
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JLC-SSUSA-01-Integrated Programme 2018-Aug17
USA Our Programmes These are a sample of our varied integrated summer junior language course available throughout America. Asheville Homestay
Students are welcomed into the home of a friendly local host family, whose own children also attend camp for an authentic experience. During the week, students participate in English classes, local fun and educational activities, plus full day trips to leisure highlights in the area, including theme parks and white water rafting.
Atlanta Residential Camp
During this 2-week programme, students reside on-campus participating in a blended programme of English language lessons and team building activities. Our students will be joined by American teens that are also participating in the programme, as well as evening activities and weekend excursions. Highlights include waterpark, campfire and pool party.
Atlanta Soccer Camp (Residential)
Through our official partnership with Global Image Sports (GIS), students have the opportunity to learn or develop their soccer skills through an intense programme of professional coaching in addition to English language lessons, evening activities and excursions along with American players. Highlights include weekly tournaments with awards ceremony and even an introduction to American Football and stadium tour
Colorado Homestay
During this programme, students are entirely integrated in the day-to-day life of a local host family, who have been chosen specifically for their desire to host an international student for the summer. Through intensive involvement and interaction, students are given a unique opportunity to practice and improve their English as well as experiencing real-life American living.
Colorado Homestay + Residential Camp
This programme allows students to experience 2 weeks of authentic ‘American life’ with a local host family as well as the opportunity to join Camp Shady Brooke Adventure for another 2-weeks. Living with a host family involves being totally immersed in family life and provides an excellent opportunity to improve language skills. This, followed by the opportunity to integrate with other students and American teens at camp, makes for a very special summer study travel experience.
All programmes include: • Airport transfers when students arrive/depart at specified times • Accommodation – please see specific programme • Full board (special diets can be catered for on request) • 24-hour emergency number and supervision • Endsleigh Travel Insurance Asheville Homestay and Atlanta Residential Camp also includes: • English placement test • English language classes • Internationally recognised qualification according to CEFR - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A2 to C1) • Recreational day and evening activity programme • Excursions (including transfers, lunch and entrance fees) • Course materials Asheville Homestay and Colorado Homestay also includes: • Single nationality placement in selected homestay accommodation Atlanta Soccer Camp also includes: • 42 hours of football coaching • Football tournaments • Awards ceremonies
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Our hand-selected host families are responsible for our students’ pastoral care during our homestay programmes, as well as our Xplore staff who are contactable at all times. Every student is also given a 24-hour emergency number to call in case of any problems.
Our Host Families
Please note that all prices are NET.
Individual Bookings
Whilst our prices are based on the duration advertised, we can also accept groups for shorter periods but please note that the level of integration may differ should a group arrive or depart on a date other than those outlined in this table.
*Smaller group sizes are most welcome please contact us for a quotation.
Our group prices are based on a minimum of 10 students with 1 accompanying adult travelling together on the specified arrival and departure dates.
Group Bookings
12 to 17
8 to 16
13 to 17
Age Group
28
35
28
21
14
21
28
Nights
Any date after 15th June
14th July
30th June
Mid August
28th July
14th July
28th July
14th July
30th June 14th July
18th August
28th July
28th July
Departure Dates
28th July
7th July
30th June
Arrival Dates
$2,950
$2,650
$2,315
$1,970
$2,650
$2,750
$2,450
$3,100
Individual (Net)
$2,850
$2,550
$2,215
$1,850
$2,525
$2,640
$2,300
$2,750
Group* (Net)
Price per Student
Dates & Prices
All programmes and prices are subject to availability.
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Colorado Homestay + Camp
Colorado Immersion
Atlanta Soccer Camp
Atlanta Residential Camp
Asheville Homestay
USA
USA Integrated Programme Information Summer 2018
JLC-SSUSA-01-Integrated Programme Dates & Prices 2018-Aug17
A2
Primary Junior First Step
Preliminary
Elementary
Through their partnership with AIMs, Anglia will award an Ofqual approved certificate to all those achieving a pass grade or higher for B1, B2, C1 and C2 levels.
Starters
Movers
KET Flyers
PET
FCE
CAE
CPE
Cambridge YLE/Main Suite
TOEIC
60/60 50/30
110/115 90/70
275/275 120/120
400/385 160/150
490/455 200/200
After an initial placement test, our mixed ability English classes are taught using Anglia Examination’s step-by-step approach. Our time in the classroom is focused on developing and improving language skills through a range of projects, games and individual tasks to cater for all learning styles.
English at Xplore
Practical Business English
Anglia Examinations operate worldwide, are internationally recognised and are comparable against other EFL examination bodies such as Cambridge, TOEFL an IELTS.
Breakthrough
A1
Waystage
Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate Intermediate Business English
B1
Threshold
Advanced
Advanced Business English
AcCept Proficiency
Proficiency in Business English
Masters
Anglia Examinations
Vantage
B2
EOP
C1
Mastery
C2
CEFR
How Anglia Examination levels relate to other examination bodies:
5 4.5 4
6.5 6 5.5
8 7.5 7
9
IELTS
Anglia Examinations
JLC-JLC-01-CEFR Comparison-Aug17
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57-86
87-109
110-120
TOEFL IBT
Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) Pathway Table
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