LICEO SCIENTIFICO STATALE GALILEO GALILEI - TRIESTE THE NEW SCHOOL OF ENGLISH - CAMBRIDGE
UKCAMPUS PROSPECTUS 2017
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LICEO SCIENTIFICO ST G.GALILEI TRIESTE
A printed copy of this prospectus can be produced on request . Allow approximately 3 days. You can also view the UK Campus 2017 online prospectus at via the school website: http://www.galileitrieste.it/ - Details within the prospectus were correct at the time of going to press .
Dear participants, WE are now ready for the 2017 edition of our educational study programme in the United Kingdom and we really look forward for a positive experience and a wonderful opportunity for you to learn and socialize in a real international, academic environment. We expect all of you be enthusiastic, hard working and considerate. This is because it is important to us that everybody enjoys themselves in a friendly and relaxed environment while making the most out of this experience During the whole duration of your stay you will be under the direct responsibility of your group leader and of your accompanying teachers therefore we encourage you to contribute to a purposeful atmosphere and to a real sense of partnership between students and staff. We aim to provide you with an effective and enjoyable experience of studying English in England , a programme designed to actually meet your needs. We really hope you will remember it proudly
Lucia Negrisin, Head
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• Activities School activities will cover the entire morning and most of your afternoon (until 4.30 pm). You need to be at the school around 9 am. After arrival at school you will be placed straight into class, according to your level. The group leaders or your teachers will be there to check that everyone is settled. During the afternoon hours there will be academic subjects or Cambridge exam study skills from to 2.15-4.30 pm.If you have enrolled for CLIL classes your group will be divided into 3 classes – History, Physics and Biology. Two of the classes will take place at NSE; the other one will take place at Studio School. Classes will deal with a list of topics agreed with the Maths and Science Faculty of our departments at Liceo Galilei. If you have enrolled for Cambridge exam study skills you will focus primarily on examination techniques and be placed in classes where specific skills are enhanced. The lessons for the afternoon will start immediately after lunch break ( 1.15- 2.15 pm Studio Cambridge canteen ) and so it is imperative that you are at your assigned class promptly because we don't want to waste any of the time we have dedicated to these subjects. A short break can also be included in these afternoon classes if necessary A typical timetable: First lesson: 9.30 –11.00; Second lesson: 11.30 –13.00. Afternoon class: 14.15 –16.30 Timetable
Monday
Progress check 9.30 - 11.00 and tutorial
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11.00 11.30
11.30 13.00
13.00 14.15
B R
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Presentation of new language areas
Language development Reading and speaking around topic
Spoken language practice
Written language practice
E A K
Project work
L U N
Project work
Project work
Project work
Project work
C H
14.05 16.30
Orientation tour
14.05 16.30
TUE > THU
Monday through Saturday
CLIL MODULES HISTORY
BIOLOGY
Free time for activities PHYSICS
Social programme activities, for example: sports, pub evening, Cambridge tour, excursions, museum trip, cinema
On arrival the schools will offer • • • • • •
Welcome pack Class materials Use of school facilities such as language lab, self-study centre and video library Unlimited broadband Internet access at the school End-of-course diploma Use of the school social programme During your stay you will be entitled to access all school facilities
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Active and varied social programme Digital language laboratory Self-study centre Free Internet and wireless access Student common room Café / snack bar Patio garden Free DVD library Activities will include a social evening or week end programme
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1 full-day excursion to London on each Saturday ( programme with possible visits to institutions or museums will be decided by your teachers) Official Cambridge tour with a Blue Badge Guide Ten-pin bowling Evening dinner at the pub Evensong at the King’s College Chapel Cinema Trip to the Fitzwilliam Museum (The Fitzwilliam Museum often has lunchtime talks www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/whatson/events ) Evening to theatre whenever performances are scheduled ( Arts Theatre www.cambridgeartstheatre.com ADC www.adctheatre.com Mumford www.anglia.ac.uk/mumfordtheatre
• Rules School rules and your leaders’ decisions are to be respected and discussions must occur within an environment of mutual respect and open communication. Students who behave inappropriately must realize that they shall be held accountable for their actions and the consequences of such behaviour will result in exclusion from social events while still in England and disciplinary measures when back at school. Prior to departure you will be given the telephone numbers of the leaders you may want to contact and you will ensure that they have a copy of your mobile and telephone number as well. In case of an emergency you may of course conveniently direct to the first available teacher which acts as a hub for trouble shooting.
Although it is very important that you attend classes in a pleasant, enthusiastic atmosphere there is a common code of conduct for each of our partner school which establishes the following rules that you must positively observe:
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No smoking in school . No food or drinks in the classrooms No alcoholic drinks at all the times Switch all mobiles OFF during lessons Be punctual and regular in attendance. If you are delayed for any reason you must telephone the group leader immediately Speak only in English in the classroom No running in the school Wear appropriate attire Show respect and courtesy to all staff Do not disrupt anyone’s class Each school will have rules for use of the computer room. Respect these rules at ALL times. If you damage any electrical equipment you will be charged Respect mealtimes
Evacuating the building in an Emergency – There are several exits from the building – the front door & the side doors from the patio area and the external staircase from the top of the building to the patio The procedure for the fire drill during lesson times is as follows: ▪ when you hear the fire alarm: with your teacher, leave the classroom via the nearest fire exit and wait together with your teacher outside in the assembly point in Bateman Mews ▪ the teacher will call the names of the students from the class register ▪ you must wait together until a member of staff does a final roll call of names Outside class times, the procedure is as follows: ▪ when you hear the fire alarm, you must leave via the nearest fire exit and go outside to the assembly point in Bateman Mews ▪ a member of staff will check names of students & staff
School Rules Quiz Circle
the correct option in each of these school rules:
1. Students can/can’t take food or drinks into the classrooms. No smoking at the front of the building, please. 2. Mobile phones must be switched on/off/to silent during lessons – please do not use in lesson time 3. Students arriving late for first lesson have 5/10/20 minutes’ permission to ask to join the class
Schools Overview
Small, friendly, independent schools- established in 1954 and 1962 British Council accredited; inspection June 2009 – passed with 14 points of excellence Open all year Start date any Monday Minimum age 16 years old Excellent nationality mix Central location in the city
Average number of students - 80
1 Experience and reputation - An international reputation based on 59 years of teaching English as a foreign language. 2 Effective teaching - A proven curriculum taught by experienced professionals. 3 Personal care - A 24-hour Studio Cambridge telephone number, health insurance at no extra cost, experienced welfare staff, and our care for you as an individual 4 Specialised courses - Intensive and examination courses, with specialised options, for students aged 16+ years. 5 Fun courses for young learners - Language and Activity Programmes for young learners from 9 to 19 years. 6 Superb locations - Schools in five of England’s best towns and cities. 7 New friends from every part of the world Students from some 80 countries each year. 8 Good accommodation - Choice of living with a local family all carefully chosen 9 Great activities - Always something to see and do in your free time. 10 Lifelong learning - Membership of Online, allowing you to practise your English and to stay in touch with
In 2013 Studio Cambridge was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). ISI inspects schools on behalf of the British government. ISI inspects three areas of schools’ work– teaching, welfare and management - and gives a score between 1 and 4. The score for Studio Cambridge was 1 (the best score) in all three areas. The full report is available on our web site at: www.studiocambridge.co.uk and on the ISI web site: www.educationaloversight.co.uk/reports-content
Courses
Standard: 20 lessons a week CLIL modules Biology, Physics, Maths Cambridge exams Skills – FCE 9 classrooms Max. 12 students per class Highly-qualified and experienced teachers
Each lesson is: • Clearly focused
Standard
Standard Plus
9.30 - 11.00 Class Break 11.30 - 13.00 Class Lunch
9.30 - 11.00 Class Break 11.30 - 13.00 Class Lunch 14.15 - 16.30 Class
• Progressive • Interactive • Communicative • Practical • Dynamic
UK Staff involved in the organization of Liceo Galilei UK Campus 2017 Tim Hedger Director
Lizzie Cane Principal
Nick Hassett Sales and Marketing
Chris Ellis Registrar
Jacquin Seymour Accounts
Victoria Jones Accommodation
Margaret Jarvis Director of Studies
Claire Robertson Social Organiser
Also during your home stay there are some general rules: • • • • • • •
No smoking in host house unless authorized and in restricted areas No alcoholic beverages even in your private room and always let your host know if you are going to be late. Tell your host of any food that you dislike or do not eat as soon as possible. Information with your personal needs has already been forwarded to your host family. If you have any washing please give to your host If you damage or break anything tell your host immediately. You may have to pay for the damage Some families may have other rules – please respect them.
The use of alcoholic drinks is strictly prohibited at ANY TIME both at school and family Under-age drinking is a serious matter in Britain and is prosecuted by the Law. However even if you are 18 or over you are NOT allowed to drink. So keep well away from this problem Once you have returned home from your evening activities YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED to go out again unless there is an organised event with your teachers and fellow students. If you fail to observe this rule the family will immediately inform your teacher. So DO NOT TAKE initiatives. • Homestay Guidelines Your hosts will be interested in what you are doing and so you should try to speak to them as much as possible. This will improve your English and will also help your hosts to know where you are. Life in England can be different to life in Trieste. Please respect the rules of your hosts and always be friendly and polite. The following is a list of things to remember: ▪ Talk to your hosts as much as possible ▪ Tell your host if you are going to be late for dinner, or if you are not going to have dinner one evening (leave a note, if they are not there to speak to) ▪ Ask questions if you need to know anything ▪ Ask permission to use the telephone and pay for any phone calls you make ▪ Ask permission before taking food from the fridge or cupboards ▪ Ask permission to use the kitchen for making your own food If you have a problem with your homestay accommodation and you do not want to talk to your host about it, you can talk to your group leader or the Director of Studies at the school . They will help you to resolve the problem.
These rules are very important and we are sure that you understand and will work diligently to meet the requirements in such a way as to bring credit to yourself, to the Liceo Galilei and to your community. • Forms There are some emergency Contact Details , Medical Health and Summary of Information forms that you are required to complete. It is extremely important that you fill them carefully as they contain important details for our organization and your well being . The summary of information also include your “desiderata” for a possible pairing with a student of your group to share accommodation with . It is your GL or teacher’s full discretion to accept or reject your request. •
Please complete and have your parents sign the Medical Health form for consent to Medical treatment and the Summary of Information for consent to treatment of personal data . The signed copy of each form, along with your emergency contact details must be returned to us (through your English teacher ) as soon as possible.
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In the event that you are not feeling well or if you have an accident, we might need to take you to the doctor or to the hospital. In order to receive effective treatment, we need to know your full health and medical history. We may also need to contact your parent/guardian if there is an emergency.
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We cannot administer any medicines to you without written permission from parents/guardian. If you are bringing any medicine with you, please specify this in the Medical Health and Summary of Information forms.
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Please provide one passport format photograph of yourself with a plain or white background IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS: Forms regarding a final authorization to travel, including the statement of compliance with payment procedure, as well as the parental permission for unattended journeys to school and back at home at dismissal of evening activities ARE OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE. We CANNOT process the student’s papers if any of these two forms are not produced concurrently. WE also need to have 2 photocopies of the student’s valid travel document (EEA ID or passport) . Some Non EU citizens require a VISA to enter the UK. Check student’s relevant status and immediately apply for a VISA if necessary. (see detailed procedure under section TRAVEL TIPS)
• Transfers on arrival The airport transfers have been arranged, and everyone will be dropped at Coleridge Recreational Ground – Coleridge/Davy Rd. in Cambridge. Taxis will come to take you to the various homestays were you have been allocated. These operations have to be quick so we will not delay our arrival at home. I will provide you with the taxi lists so you know who will be in each taxi without any problems • Around Cambridge by bus/ to-from school It's so easy using the city network in Cambridge. There are frequent buses to and from most parts of the city, all day long and into the evening. Just go to the bus stop and raise your arm when you see the bus approaching. Pay the driver when you get on using cash, or show your pass. A mega-rider pass allows you to get around Cambridge all week long. You can buy 7 day Stagecoach megariders from the drivers at the cost of around £ 14.00 The addresses of the schools for your information are as follow The NEW SCHOOL OF ENGLISH 52, Bateman Street Cambridge, CB2 1LR England UK Tel: +44.1223 358089 www.newschool.co.uk
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Here are some possible flight details. Please note that flights still need to be confirmed and their validity depends on the number of participants and on the availability of the airline
FLIGHTS 1ST group: 05.03.2017/ 12.03.2017 Baggage liquid policy VENEZIAallowance / LONDRA and GATWICK flight BA 2583 dep. 12.25 arr. 13.40 LONDRA GATWICK / VENEZIA flight BA 2584 dep. 12.20 arr. 15.25
2ND group: 12.03.2017/ 19.03.2017 VENEZIA / LONDRA GATWICK flight BA 2583 dep. 12.30 arr. 13.45 LONDRA GATWICK / VENEZIA flight BA 2584 dep. 13.10 arr. 16.20
VISA (visto d’ingresso nel Regno Unito) All relevant information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa, the official British Government website for online visa applications which can be used by visa applicants outside the UK. You will be directed to https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ website where, once you have registered,
you can apply for a UK visa over a secure internet connection. There is a visa application fee of £ 85.00 , which must be paid on line. Applicants also need to have their biometric information taken at a visa application centre (Rome) https://uk.tlscontact.com/it/rom/splash.php as part of their application, so you must book an appointment on line and travel to Rome on the day of your appointment. Make sure you apply well in advance as processing time may take up to one month. From 1 September, applicants will pay a £52 fee to use the application centre in Rome , in addition to their visa application fee.
Luggage: the following allowances apply: Hand baggage •
one standard-sized bag - maximum size of the bag must not exceed 56x45x25cm up to 23 kgs (including wheels, pockets and handles) In addition, one laptop sized bag, handbag or briefcase
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Checked baggage
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A 23kg(51lbs) maximum bag weight applies - One standard-sized bags allowed ( a standard size bag must not exceed 90cm x 75cm x 43cm (35.5ins x 29.5ins x 16ins, including the handle, pockets and wheels.) •
The EU rules on liquids apply to all air passengers travelling from any EU airport. Limited quantities of liquids, gels or pastes must be held in individual containers not exceeding 100ml. This may include: • Medicines • Shampoo • Creams • Hair gel, hair spray • Toothpaste • Liquid or aerosol deodorants • Perfumes • Cosmetics such as mascara and lip gloss • Water and other drinks, soups and syrups • Other items of similar consistency The containers must be carried in a separate clear plastic, zip-top or re-sealable bag that does not exceed 20cm x 20cm or equivalent to one litre capacity. Items must fit in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed. Before departure, make certain that you •
Have an identity card that is valid abroad the new airport security measures require passengers to show identification prior to boarding)
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Pay attention to all the new security rules at the airport (baggage allowance, restrictions on liquids) Have the money you intend to bring for personal use converted into British Pounds. Exchange rate is more convenient if you do it here. Money. We recommend that you bring around £80/90 for souvenirs, megarider bus tickets, gifts, snacks and drinks etc.
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Extend your health insurance to include foreign travel (UK and E.U. countries) (this can be obtained by presenting your national health card at the Uffici della A.S.L. If you are in possession of the new electronic card make sure it has been activated). A photocopy of your Health Card should be handed in to your group leader prior to departure
! IT IS A GOOS IDEA TO CONSULT
YOUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN to see if you are advised to receive the vaccination for seasonal flu
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Notify your group leader of any personal needs that will require attention Obtain any medicine or other personal health items that you may require (aspirin, allergy medication etc.)
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PACK YOUR BAG WITH AT LEAST: 1 waterproof item of clothing (it may rain frequently) 1 pair of trainers
1 pair of comfortable walking shoes (waterproof) 1 wool sweater and a duffle coat (temp. 2°- 6°C) and other casual clothing 1 electric adapter with UK style plug (useful for battery charger or hair-dryer
Folder, paper and pens for your classes •
Leave jewellery and unnecessary items behind. It could be a nice idea to bring a little present for your host family
For any specific request or further information please apply to your escort teacher or group leader. They will be lodging with nearby families and will be conveniently reachable at any suitable time. Always for emergencies. All teachers’ contact numbers and addresses for your group will be provided separately. Thank you for all the attention and fine support and please don't hesitate to ask away if you have any other queries
To find a map showing the school, visit www.multimap.com or www.streetmap.co.uk and type in the school’s postcode: CB2 1LR or CB1 2JF Using the same method it will also be possible to find a map showing your host family’s residence once the accommodation process is completed. A printed copy of this prospectus can be produced on request . Allow approximately 3 days. You can also view the UK Campus 2016 online prospectus at http://issuu.com/philiptarsia/docs/uk_campus_prospectus__2016_def or download via the school website: http://www.galileitrieste.it/ - Details within the prospectus were correct at the time of going to press.
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