SUMMER SCHOOLS FOR JUNIOR STUDENTS D 2016
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BUCKSMORE EDUCATION
Bucksmore Education has been running high-quality summer schools for junior students since 1979. In 2016 our exciting range of summer programmes caters for international students of all ages and academic levels, and covers a wide range of interests. We specialise in welcoming individual students to our academically stimulating courses in nine stunning locations across the south of England. Through attentive teaching and small class sizes, students constantly improve their communication skills inside and out of the classroom. In addition to our challenging syllabuses, all students participate in an exciting and complete social programme to ensure that Bucksmore students are always active and enjoying themselves.
Being enrolled on a Bucksmore course means that students join an international network of like-minded individuals who live, study and explore the UK together.
More Interesting and Varied Programmes
14 different programmes across 9 locations.
More Attention
More Nationalities
Students travelled from over 75 countries in 2015.
More Tuition More Interaction
Maximum class size of 11 students and staff:student ratio of 1:7.
Between 18 and 28 hours of tuition each week, depending on the chosen course.
Native English speaking teenagers at FIVE Bucksmore centres. 3
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CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE
BRASENOSE COLLEGE OXFORD ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM
CLARE COLLEGE BUCKSMORE YOUNG LEADERS WORLD UNIVERSITY PREPARATION (UK) BUCKSMORE CAMBRIDGE
BUCKSMORE CAMBRIDGE
MAGDALENE COLLEGE ST HILDA’S COLLEGE BUCKSMORE OXFORD BUCKSMORE ARTS CHOICE
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CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
BUCKSMORE SUMMER BUCKY ADVENTURE BUCKSMORE CODING
LONDON ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM BUCKSMORE LONDON
KING EDWARD’S SCHOOL
BUCKSMORE SUMMER BUCKY KIDS
THREE CAPITALS
BUCKSMORE THREE CAPITALS
5
From 7
to 19 years old
VERY YOUNG LEARNERS
ENGLISH & ACTIVITY PROGRAMMES
INTENSIVE CITY:CENTRE ENGLISH PROGRAMMES
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES
PRE:UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES
Bucky Kids
Bucksmore Summer
Bucksmore Cambridge
London Advanced Studies Program
World University Preparation (UK)
Ages 7-10
King Edward’s School Surrey
Ages 11-16
Plumpton College East Sussex
King Edward’s School Surrey
Ages 14-17
Clare College Cambridge University Corpus Christi College Cambridge University
Bucksmore Oxford Ages 14-17
St. Hilda’s College Oxford University
Ages 14-16
King’s College University of London
Bucksmore Young Leaders Ages 14-17
Corpus Christi College Cambridge University
Ages 16-18
Corpus Christi College Cambridge University
Advanced Studies Program Ages 16-19
Magdalene College Cambridge University Brasenose College Oxford University
Bucksmore London Ages 14-17 King’s College University of London
HOME TUITION
Summer Focus Ages 11-17
1:1 lessons in your tutor’s home 6
ENGLISH PLUS PROGRAMMES
Bucksmore Three Capitals Ages 13-17
London, York, Edinburgh, Lake District, Cardiff
Bucksmore Coding Ages 12-16
Plumpton College East Sussex
Bucky Adventure Ages 13-16
Plumpton College East Sussex
Arts Choice Ages 13-17
St. Hilda’s College Oxford University
Why Bucksmore Education?
✓ 36 Years of experience ✓ High nationality mix - make friends from all over the world
✓ Native English speakers at 5 out of 9 Bucksmore locations
New central London location:
New academic London programme for 14 –16 year olds:
New IT programme at Plumpton:
Smaller classes & more hours of tuition.
New end of course examination:
Bucksmore Arts Choice:
King’s College, London. Page 18.
London Advanced Studies Program. Page 19.
✓ Dedicated staff - centre management teams and Counsellors return year after year
✓ Boarding school and city-centre locations to suit every student’s needs
✓ Students travel as individuals or small groups of 2-3 friends
✓ Many students return to Bucksmore every year - either to the same location or to try a new Bucksmore course
✓ 34 ‘Strengths’ in our last British Council inspection
✓ Academic excellence:
Bucksmore Coding. Page 21.
Page 29.
- Maximum class size of 11 students - Unique summer school syllabus written by Bucksmore - 22.5 to 28 hours of tuition on general English programmes
✓ Simple, all-inclusive pricing:
- Group transfers on specified arrival and departure days - 2.5 excursions per week to fantastic locations - All meals provided by Bucksmore.
✓ Friendly, efficient Head Office team ready to answer any questions and support you at all times
Bucksmore Assessment. Page 29.
Moving to St Hilda’s College, Oxford University. Page 17.
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CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
FACILITIES: ACCOMMODATION:
80 single rooms – 20 twin rooms. All standard.
AIRPORT ACCESS:
Gatwick (2 hours) – Stansted (30 minutes) – Heathrow (1.5 hours).
EXCURSIONS:
London – Oxford – Stratford & Warwick – Windsor – Thorpe Park – Canterbury – Ely – Great Yarmouth.
COMPUTERS: LAUNDRY:
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Auditorium – Social room – Porters’ Lodge manned 24 hours a day – Sports field.
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Student computer room – Wi-Fi access. College laundry room.
COURSES AVAILABLE AT CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE
BUCKSMORE YOUNG LEADERS
W O R L D U N I V E R S I T Y P R E PA R AT I O N I U K J
A challenging leadership programme for future leaders of their generation.
Intensive programme for international students serious about applying to a top UK university.
FO R 1 4 TO 1 7 Y EAR O L DS
Young Leaders is the ideal course for motivated students wanting to perfect already high English
communication skills. The unique Bucksmore Young Leaders syllabus develops key leadership, teamwork & public speaking skills.
Instead of traditional English language lessons, students participate in skills workshops, real-life
case studies, small-group projects and interactive lectures.
Students network with like-minded individuals from all over the world during the full social and
Why Young Leaders? Minimum English level of ‘B1+’. 28 hours of tuition per week. Theory & Skills lessons/lectures/ group work/weekly projects and presentations. 2.5 excursions per week – often linked to academic themes. Full social programme in and around Cambridge, including free periods to explore the city.
Cambridge for ambitious, high-achieving students.
World University Preparation (WUP) advises students about where and how to apply to
university. WUP provides international students with the best possible chance of successfully applying to leading UK institutions.
A mix of 1:1 tutorials, small-group classes, UCAS
application workshops and university style lectures guide students through the application
system and provide an insight into life as an undergraduate at a top UK university.
Outside of the classroom, students visit top
universities across the UK and enjoy a social
excursion programme.
Young Leaders is a packed summer programme in
FOR 16 TO 18 YEAR OLDS
Young Leaders was nominated for a British Council ELTONs award in 2015 for Innovation in Learner Resources
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programme including a performance at Shakespeare’s Globe.
Why WUP? Minimum English level of B2. For students applying through UCAS in October 2016 or January 2017. 20 hours per week of 1:1 and small-group classes. First draft of UCAS personal statement by the end of the course. 2 excursions per week including Oxford & London University Open Days. Full social programme in and around Cambridge. Led by an experienced careers and education counsellor from Cambridge.
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MAGDALENE COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
FACILITIES: ACCOMMODATION: COMPUTERS:
70 standard single rooms.
Student computer room – Wi-Fi access.
AIRPORT ACCESS:
Gatwick (2 hours) – Stansted (30 minutes) – Heathrow (1.5 hours).
EXCURSIONS:
London – Oxford – Stratford – Cambridge Science Park – Ely – Wimpole Hall – Warwick.
LAUNDRY:
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Auditorium – Social room - Porters’ Lodge manned 24 hours a day – Sports field.
College laundry room.
BRASENOSE COLLEGE OXFORD UNIVERSITY
FACILITIES:
Student room – music rooms – private annexe with gated security
MEALS:
Lunch in local restaurants/cafes, provided by Bucksmore Education.
ACCOMMODATION: COMPUTERS:
AIRPORT ACCESS: LAUNDRY:
EXCURSIONS:
75 standard single rooms.
Wi-Fi access – small computer room.
Gatwick (2 hours) – Heathrow (1 hour). College laundry room.
London – Cambridge – Stratford & Warwick – Windsor – Thorpe Park – Bath – Stonehenge.
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COURSE AVAILABLE AT BRASENOSE AND MAGDALENE COLLEGE
Na Su tiv ita e S ble pe fo ak r er s
OX F O R D & C A M B R I D G E A D VA N C E D S T U D I E S P R O G R A M FOR 16 TO 19 YEAR OLDS
Academic ‘pre-university’ programme for native or near-native English speakers. Advanced Studies Program (ASP) students study
students to university-level topics. Outside of
ASP is available to international students with a
small classes of no more than 6 students. These
workshops, master classes covering key skills, and
USA. High-school credit is available upon request
two academically challenging university subjects in
tutorials are led by knowledgeable and passionate tutors, and the content is designed to introduce SUN
MON
tutorials,
students
participate
in
creative
a full social and excursion programme in and around Cambridge. TUE
WED
high level of English, as well as students from the for four-week programmes only.
THU
FRI
AM
Arrivals
Tutorial 1 Tutorial 2
Tutorial 1 Tutorial 2
Tutorial 1 Tutorial 2
Tutotial 1 Tutotial 2
Tutorial 1 Tutorial 2
PM
Arrivals
Tour of City and Colleges
Welcome Meeting
Bowling
Full Day Excursion London
Workshop
EVE
Optional: Punting/ Museums/
Sports/ Optional SAT/ IELTS Class
Debating Master Class Competition
Cricket and Croquet
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Quiz Night
SAT
Full day Excursion: Oxford/ Cambridge
Free Evening/ Private Study
Why ASP? Small classes of up to 6 students plus 1:1 sessions every 2 weeks. 10 hours of subject tuition every week. 26 subjects to choose from including: Economics, Business, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Psychology and Literature. Native or high-level of English needed. Minimum level of C1. 30% of ASP students travelled from the USA in 2015. 3.5 excursions every two-week session. Optional SAT and IELTS classes offered at no extra cost. Additional workshops in film production, journalism, entrepreneurship, drama, creative writing or debating.
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CLARE COLLEGE
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
FACILITIES: ACCOMMODATION: COMPUTERS:
40 twin rooms. All standard.
Wi-Fi access – Student computer room.
AIRPORT ACCESS:
Gatwick (2 hours) – Stansted (30 minutes) – Heathrow (1.5 hours).
EXCURSIONS:
London – Oxford – Stratford &Warwick –Windsor – Thorpe Park – Canterbury – Ely –Great Yarmouth.
LAUNDRY:
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Auditorium – Social hub – Porters’ Lodge manned 24 hours a day – Sports field.
College laundry room.
COURSE AVAILABLE AT CLARE COLLEGE
BUCKSMORE CAMBRIDGE FOR 14 TO 17 YEAR OLDS
Intensive English language programme for older teenagers in a city-centre location. Bucksmore Cambridge is the ideal programme for
Outside of the classroom, the activity programme
Bucksmore Cambridge runs at Clare College for four
language skills. Students follow our unique Bucksmore
Cambridge and use their new language skills with
final two weeks. Our staff will help any students
mature teenagers wanting to perfect their English
English language syllabus combining traditional lessons
with project work, UK culture lessons, and academic skills sessions.
TUE
WED
includes free periods for students to explore friends from all over the world. THU
AM
Arrivals
Testing & Placement Course Overview Academic Skills
Core Tuition Culture Lesson Conversation Class
PM
Arrivals
Excursion: Central London Walking Tour
Project Preparation
EVE
Welcome Meeting
London Eye
Wacky Races
FRI
Full-Day Excursion Thorpe Park
Project Presentations
weeks before moving to Corpus Christi College for the transferring between colleges.
SAT
SUN
Core Tuition Link Lesson Conversation Class
Core Tuition Academic Skills Conversation Class
CLIL Choice Freestyle Period
Excursion: Ely Cathedral
Murder Mystery
Bowling
MON
Core Tuition Culture Lesson Conversation Class Sports Tournament
Graduation Ceremony & Disco
Why Bucksmore Cambridge? 25 hours of English per week, including CLIL sessions and project work. Six levels taught from Elementary to Proficiency. 2 full-day excursions and 1 half-day trip per week. Bucksmore English Language Assessment taken at the end of every course. Social programme in and around Cambridge, including semisupervised free periods. Maximum class size of 11 students. Located in the very centre of Cambridge. 15
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ST H I L DA’S CO L L EG E OXFORD UNIVERSITY
FACILITIES: ACCOMMODATION: COMPUTERS:
40 single rooms – 10 twin rooms. All standard. Student computer room.
AIRPORT ACCESS:
Gatwick (2 hours) – Heathrow (1 hour).
EXCURSIONS:
London – Cambridge – Stratford & Warwick – Windsor – Thorpe Park – Blenheim Palace – Bath – Bristol.
LAUNDRY:
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Auditorium – Social area – Porters’ Lodge manned 24 hours a day – Sports field nearby.
College laundry room.
COURSES AVAILABLE AT ST HILDA’S COLLEGE
En S gli tud sh y Te wi en th ag er s
BUCKSMORE ARTS CHOICE
BUCKSMORE OXFORD
English plus visual and performing arts with English teenagers.
Intensive English language programme for older teenagers in a city-centre location.
FOR 14 TO 17 YEAR OLDS
FO R 1 3 TO 1 7 Y EAR O L DS
Arts Choice students choose one ‘Elective’ every week from:
• Art • Dance • Drama
• Photography • Film Production
Three afternoon Elective sessions every week lead up to a Bucksmore Exhibition at the end of
the week where students perform and show off the skills they have learnt during the week.
Electives are shared with local English teenagers
from Oxford. English lessons and excursions are shared with Bucksmore Oxford students.
The Electives are suitable for students of any
level, whether it is a favourite hobby or
Why Arts Choice? 19 hours of English language tuition in the mornings. 3 afternoon ‘Elective’ sessions every week (9 hours). Share Electives and socialise with English teenagers. A grand Bucksmore performance (2 hours) on the final evening to show off new Elective skills. 2 full-day excursions and 1 half-day trip every week. Full evening social programme in and around Oxford. Minimum language level of B1.
something completely new.
The sister course to Bucksmore Cambridge, Bucksmore Oxford is the ideal English language
programme for mature older teenagers. An intensive academic programme includes weekly projects, academic skills and CLIL sessions.
Outside of lessons, Bucksmore Oxford includes a
full social and excursion programme. The weekly timetable includes free periods for students to sign out of college and explore this famous city. A
city-centre
English
programme
like
Bucksmore Oxford is perfect for students who
want to maximise their language knowledge outside of a traditional boarding school summer environment.
Why Bucksmore Oxford? 25 hours of English per week, including CLIL sessions and project work. Six levels taught from Elementary to Proficiency. 2 full-day excursions and 1 half-day trip per week. Bucksmore English Language Assessment taken at the end of every course. Social programme in and around Oxford, including semi-supervised free periods. Maximum class size of 11 students. Located 15 minutes from the centre of Oxford. 17
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KING’S COLLEGE LONDON THE STRAND, LONDON
FACILITIES: ACCOMMODATION: COMPUTERS:
60 single en-suite bedrooms.
Wi-Fi access available in both King’s College and Moonraker Point.
AIRPORT ACCESS:
Heathrow (1 hour) – Gatwick (1 hour) – London City (45 minutes).
EXCURSIONS:
Multiple London trips, plus full day trips to Brighton, Oxford, Cambridge & Thorpe Park.
LAUNDRY:
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24 hour security and electronic key fobs for access to Moonraker Point. Social common rooms in each corridor.
College laundry room.
COURSES AVAILABLE AT KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
Na Su tiv ita e S ble pe fo ak r er s
B UC KS M O R E LO N DON
LONDON ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM
English and activity programme in the centre of London.
New for 2016: Academic enrichment course for high-level students about to study A-levels or the IB.
FO R 1 4 TO 1 7 Y EAR O L DS
Bucksmore London classes and activities are
located in the Strand campus of King’s College London, making it the most central summer school in London!
The English syllabus focusses on the history
and culture of London, and the social programme explores more of London than other summer schools.
At least 7 sessions over 2 weeks are spent in
London. Bucksmore students experience life as a true Londoner.
Why Bucksmore London? 22.5 hours of English tuition per week, including cultural project work. All English levels taught from Elementary to Proficiency. Travel by boat, tube and bus to become a real London local. 2 full-day excursions every week, including one trip outside of London. Full social programme exploring London, including 7 half-day visits to famous London locations. Central London location next to Somerset House. Share King’s College with native speakers on LASP.
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FOR 14 TO 16 YEAR OLDS
Suitable for high-level or native speakers, the London Advanced Studies Program (LASP) includes tuition in academic subjects, including IELTS Preparation.
Students choose one core subject and one specialist subject to study in small classes.
LASP aims to bridge the gap between basic high
school content and the more challenging syllabi of A-level and IB programmes.
All this takes place in a world famous London university.
Why LASP? High-level academic tuition in two subjects. Maximum class size of 6 students, led by expert tutors. 10 hours of core subjects every week: History, Maths, English Literature, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or IELTS Preparation. 5 hours of specialist subjects every week: Business Studies, Engineering, Psychology, or Philosophy. Master classes in key skills, such as debating and negotiating. 2 full-day excursions per week and full social programme. 19
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PLUMPTON COLLEGE NEAR BRIGHTON
FACILITIES: ACCOMMODATION: COMPUTERS:
100 single rooms – 15 twin rooms.
Three student computer rooms – Wi-Fi in common areas.
AIRPORT ACCESS:
Gatwick (45minutes) – Heathrow (2 hours).
EXCURSIONS:
London – Brighton – Canterbury – Thorpe Park – Windsor – Hastings – The Seaside.
LAUNDRY:
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Horse-riding stables – sports hall – tennis courts – indoor-climbing wall and extensive playing fields.
Weekly laundry service.
COURSES AVAILABLE AT PLUMPTON COLLEGE
BUCKSMORE SUMMER
BUCKSMORE CODING
BUCKY ADVENTURE
Bucksmore Summer is the perfect English and activity programme for students of all ages.
New for 2016: Combine English tuition with computer programming.
The ideal programme for students looking for more adventure in their summer.
FO R 1 1 TO 1 6 Y EA R O L D S
Students have travelled to Bucksmore Summer since 1979. The programme combines fun English language learning with a non-stop activity and excursion programme.
Students are always communicating in English in an engaging and
international environment. Plumpton is the perfect location for Bucksmore Summer.
Why Bucksmore Summer? 22.5 hours of English per week including fun weekly projects. 2 full-day excursions and 1 half-day trip, including at least one London visit every week. Full on-site activity programme in the afternoons and evenings. All English levels taught from elementary to proficiency. Safe, secure countryside location.
FOR 12 TO 16 YEAR OLDS
All Bucksmore Coding students are given a Raspberry Pi at the beginning of the course.
Students will use this pocket-sized computer during the programme to
create their own simple computer game, and will be able to take
it home when they leave. English lessons and excursions are shared with Bucksmore Summer.
Why Bucksmore Coding? 16.5 hours of English every week – all levels from elementary to proficiency. 6 hours of coding lessons per week. Raspberry Pi computer for every student. 2 full-day excursions and 1 half-day trip per week. Full activity programme shared with Bucksmore Summer.
FOR 13 TO 16 YEAR OLD S
Bucky Adventure students share lessons and excursions with Bucksmore Summer. However, their afternoon activity sessions are filled with adventure, including:
Sailing – mountain biking – raft building & kayaking – mountain boarding – wall climbing – horse riding – and a fun Survival Night camping in the Plumpton forest.
Why Bucksmore Adventure? 22.55 hours of English per week. 3 off-site ‘adventure’ sessions every week. 2 full-day excursions and 1 half-day trip per week. Shared evening social programme with Bucksmore Summer. No experience necessary to try any of these amazing activities. 21
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K I N G E DWA R D ’S S C H O O L NEAR GUILDFORD
FACILITIES: ACCOMMODATION: COMPUTERS:
20 single rooms – 25 twin rooms – 6 x 4-bedded dorms.
Student computer room – computers in boarding house.
AIRPORT ACCESS:
Heathrow (1 hour) – Gatwick (1 hour).
EXCURSIONS:
London – Brighton – Canterbury – Thorpe Park – Windsor – Oxford – Portsmouth.
LAUNDRY:
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Indoor swimming pool – sports hall & drama studio – tennis courts – all-weather sports pitch – TVs & common areas in boarding houses.
Weekly laundry service.
COURSES AVAILABLE AT KING EDWARD’S SCHOOL
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B UC K Y K ID S
BUCKSMORE SUMMER
The perfect summer programme for very young learners and their first summer school experience.
Our classic English & activities programme for students wanting more from their summer.
FO R 7 TO 1 0 Y EA R O L DS
Every day has a fun theme, from ‘Superheroes’ to ‘The Animal Kingdom’.
All lessons and activities are based on this theme so students forget they are learning English. Students are always busy and having fun.
Many Bucky Kids students will be on their first summer school so our experienced, caring and
enthusiastic Counsellors ensure they are well looked after.
Many Bucky Kids students travel with an older sibling who joins Bucksmore Summer.
The programmes are separate but share sports facilities and meals.
Why Bucky Kids? 18 hours of fun, themed English lessons every week. Full activity programme linked to each day’s theme. 2 full-day excursions and 1 halfday trip every week, including a London musical. Very high staff:student ratio of 1:5 for very young learners. Many students travel with an older brother or sister on Bucksmore Summer. 15 minutes from Guildford and 1 hour from London Waterloo – parents are very welcome to visit whenever they want.
FOR 11 TO 16 YEAR OLDS
Established in 1979, Bucksmore Summer is our most popular programme, combining a fun
English syllabus with fantastic on-site activities and excursions.
Bucksmore Summer offers more than the typical English language summer school and students are completely immersed in an Englishspeaking environment.
Local English teenagers join the Bucksmore
Summer programme, mixing with students in the classroom, at meals, and on activities and excursions.
Why Bucksmore Summer? 22.5 hours of English per week, including interactive projects. Local English teenagers join conversation classes in the morning, as well as afternoon activities and full-day excursions. 2 full-day excursions and 1 halfday trip every week. Full on-site activity programme using the excellent sports facilities at King Edward’s. All English levels taught from elementary to proficiency. Unique Bucksmore summer school syllabus and Bucksmore Assessment exam for every student. 23
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T H R E E C A P I TA L S
LONDON, EDINBURGH & CARDIFF
Academic tour covering three capitals in three countries
What’s Included:
✔ Private coach travel between locations ✔ 30 hours of English over two weeks
✔ Cultural projects looking at differences between the three countries ✔ Entrance to all attractions listed opposite ✔ Accommodation in colleges and hotels ✔ A visit to a West End London musical 24
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T H R E E C A P I TA L S FOR 13 TO 17 YEAR OLDS
EDINBURGH (6 nights)
2
- Holyrood Park & Arthur’s Seat - Edinburgh Castle
- English Language Programme
YORK (1 night)
THE LAKE DISTRICT (1 night)
- York Minster
- York City Walls & Shambles
- Boat Tour of Lake Windermere
- Introduction to Wordsworth and the Romantic Poets
- Guided tour of Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.
CARDIFF (2 nights) - Cardiff Castle
- Visit to the National History Museum of Wales - Trip to Stonehenge
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LONDON (4 nights) - West End Musical
- Oxford Street shopping - Tower of London
- Three Capitals End of Course Project Presentations
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Raimbek, 16, Kazakhstan Bucksmore Cambridge
“Bucksmore is a good place! I have spent my summers here and
met lots of new friends and fun staff. I’ve been at the Cambridge centre twice, and I will advise it to my friends back home.”
Helena, 14, Germany Bucksmore London
“I really love Bucksmore, the accommoda0on is so nice, the
food is good, the staff are really great, the lessons are fun and informa0ve… all reasons to return!”
Ginevra, 16, Italy
Oxford Advanced Studies Program
"I had a wonderful experience at Brasenose College.
The two weeks I spent in Oxford helped me to become more independent."
Matvey, 15, Russia Bucksmore Summer
“Everything’s just perfect. Teachers, food, lessons, ac0vi0es. I met a lot of new friends from all over the world. I will never forget them and won’t forget Plumpton.”
Oloof, 14, Jordan
Bucksmore Young Leaders
“'When I first came here, I was really shy and I thought I
wouldn't make any friends, but that wasn't the case. Everyone is so friendly and nice. The teachers are amazing.'
Lalie Rose, 14, France Bucksmore Arts Choice
“I came to Bucksmore for two weeks. At Bucksmore I met a lot of people from all the world. My stay was amazing and super for learning English. I would not hesitate to come again!” 26
BUCKSMORE H O M E L I N G UA
SUMMER FOCUS D HOME TUITION AND SUMMER SCHOOL FO R 1 1 TO 17 YEAR OLDS
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ www.homelingua.com
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Bucksmore Assessment
C1
Advanced
B2
Upper Intermediate
B1
Intermediate
A2
Elementary
A1
Beginner
CEFR
(Common European Framework of Reference)
80 8.0 8.0 75 7.5 7.5 7.00 7.0
ISE III
6 55 6. 6.5 6.5 66.0 6.0 6.0 0 55 5.5 5.5
ISE II
5.0 5.0 0 4.55 4.5 40 4.0 4.0
ISE I
35 3.5 3.5 30 3.0 3.0 22.5 2.5 2.5 5
ISE
Founda0on
2.0 22 2.0 .0 0 15 1.5 1.5 10 1.0 1.0 IELTS
Comparison Chart
Cambridge Advanced: CAE
Bucksmore Higher
10 10 9 9 8 8
Cambridge First: FCE
77 Cambridge Preliminary: PET
Cambridge Key: KET
Bucksmore Medial Bucksmore Ini0al
6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1
Trinity Integrated Skills
Cambridge ESOL
Bucksmore Assessment
Bucksmore Levels 29
Bucksmore Young Leaders shortlisted for an ELTon Award!
In 2015 our celebrated Young Leaders syllabus was shortlisted for a Bri0sh Council ELTons award for ‘Innova0on in Learner Resources’. Although narrowly missing out on the top prize to Oxford University Press, to be considered in the same class as such highlyesteemed academic bodies demonstrates the trailblazing excellence of the Young Leaders programme, par0cularly as Bucksmore was the only summer school provider to be nominated for any award. The ELTons (English Language Teaching Innova0on Awards), are the only interna0onal awards that recognise and celebrate innova0on in English language teaching (ELT). They reward educa0onal resources that help English language learners and teachers to achieve their goals.
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How do I find out more information and book a Bucksmore programme for summer 2016?
Matt Tighe Managing Director matt@bucksmore.com
Ben Walker Company Manager ben@bucksmore.com
Peter Grieve Operations Manager peter@bucksmore.com
Matt Doherty Academic Manager mdoherty@bucksmore.com
Alexandra Millard Marketing Officer alexandra@bucksmore.com
Michelle Wang Director of Chinese Business michelle@bucksmore.com
Bucksmore Education is accredited by the British Council which guarantees quality in the areas of language tuition, student welfare and centre management.
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259 GREENWICH HIGH ROAD • LONDON SE10 8NB • ENGLAND Tel: +44 (0) 208 312 8060 • Fax: +44 (0) 208 293 1199 Website: www.bucksmore.com • Email: info@bucksmore.com
Bucksmore Education is part of the Oxford International Education Group