Teenager Programme Frances King

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For further information, please contact:

Frances King Authorised Agent

Frances King School of English 77 Gloucester Road London SW7 4SS United Kingdom Telephone: Facsimile: Email: Internet:

+ 44 20 7870 6533 + 44 20 7341 9771 info@francesking.co.uk www.francesking.co.uk

For details of our adult programmes (16+) available all year round, please see our website or ask for a brochure.

Frances King School of English is accredited by The British Council for the teaching of English as a Foreign Language.

Frances King is a member of Quality English, the organisation of leading independent English language schools.

Š Frances King School of English, 2012

For details of our family programme for parents and their children (8-15 years) available in winter, Easter and summer, please visit our website or ask for our brochure.

We are members of English UK, the organisation of accredited teaching establishments.

Frances King is also a member of IALC, the International Association of Language Centres.

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LONDON TEENAGER PROGRAMME

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■ Residential and day school programmes for teenagers aged 13-17 ■ Superb campus in Kensington Square, central London with garden, football pitch and tennis court ■ There are a maximum of 65 residential participants and up to 15 day school participants and so close supervision and personal attention to each individual ■ Accommodation is on campus with full board in single rooms with Internet access ■ Choice of programmes to suit different interests ■ An English speaking environment, with teenagers from all over the world

Campus

Accommodation and meals

Free time

The programme takes place at Heythrop College, a small self-contained campus which is part of the University of London.

The entrance is in beautiful Kensington Square, near Kensington High Street Underground station in zone 1. The campus itself is arranged around a lovely garden with an all-weather playing surface for tennis and team games. It is a unique, private and secluded world in the centre of Kensington, only 10 minutes’ walk away from the main Frances King School.

Students live on campus in a multi-storey residence. There are 11 single rooms per floor with separate male and female floors. One or two staff members stay on each floor. There is Internet access via students’ own laptops.

Each room has a wash basin and Internet point. Showers and toilets are shared. All meals are taken on campus. There is a choice of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a vegetarian option.

Students of ages 16 and 17, with parental permission, may leave the campus in pairs or small groups after dinner until the evening activities start.

Teachers Our teachers are friendly, enthusiastic and caring, offering fun imaginative classes for all ages and abilities.

Weekly excursion Excursions take place in the London area where there is a wealth of attractions.

Excursions may include a river trip to Greenwich, and bus or train to Hampton Court, Windsor or Brighton.

Daily routine Breakfast is from 8.00-9.00. Classes take place from 9.00-13.00. Lunch is from 13.0014.00. There are afternoon activities until about 17.30. Dinner is from 18.00-19.00 followed by quiet time to do homework and keep in touch with family and friends. Evening activities take place on campus every night.

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1. General English Course ■ Placement test to select level (from Elementary and over) ■ Emphasis on spoken English and communicative activities ■ Project work encourages real communication ■ All learning materials provided ■ Weekly progress test and assessment ■ Homework set and corrected regularly ■ Preparation in classes for activities and visits

At the end of the course, everyone will receive a Frances King certificate stating the length of the course and language level achieved.

2. Option lessons

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3. Workshops and visits

Discover London

Discover London

■ Vocabulary sets including transport, the built environment, monarchy, government and infra-structure ■ History of London ■ London architectural styles ■ History of Tower Bridge ■ Using London Transport

■ Sightseeing – visits with teachers to major London attractions ■ Museum of London, Science Museum, British Museum ■ Visit to the Royal Institute of British Architects centre ■ City of London tour

Fashion and Style

Fashion and Style

■ Vocabulary sets including body, colours, patterns, measurements, clothing and accessories ■ History of fashion ■ Fashion magazines – selecting the best ■ Paris vs Milan vs New York vs London ■ Fashion in Japan

■ Visit a major department store ■ Fashion Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum ■ A student fashion show and photo shoot, including poster design ■ Camden Market challenge

Sports Fan

Sports Fan

■ Vocabulary sets including sports, equipment, grounds, clothing and action verbs ■ Sports commentary ■ History of football ■ Sporting heroes ■ Health and fitness

■ Tour of Chelsea or Arsenal stadium ■ Football and baseball in the park ■ Climbing wall ■ Wimbledon Tennis Museum

4. Activities As well as the classes, workshops and visits related to the option, there is an action-packed activity programme.

Language practice activities: art and photography workshops Guided walks: Regent’s Canal, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden, Changing of the Guard and Royal London, Harry Potter Walk, Southbank, West End and Oxford Street Sports activities: tennis, football, baseball, basket ball and volley ball Evening activities: team challenges, karaoke, Wii games, board games, film nights welcome party, student exhibition, discos and farewell party Weekly excursion: Excursions take place in the London area where there is a wealth of attractions. Excursions may include a river trip to Greenwich, and bus or train to Hampton Court, Windsor or Brighton. All students take part in a bus tour of London sights or a visit to the London Eye.

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The programme consists of:

EXAMPLE WEEK

■ 15 lessons a week of General English

MORNINGS FOR ALL OPTIONS Week 1

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Friday

Saturday

8.00-9.00 Breakfast and morning meeting Morning 9.00-12.00 Late morning 12.00-13.00

Arrival, orientation and welcome

Placement test

English lessons

English lessons

Option lesson

Option lesson

Option lesson

13.00-14.00 Lunchtime

Full-day Excursion (packed lunch provided)

English lessons

English lessons

Option lesson

Option lesson

13.00-14.00 Lunchtime

AFTERNOONS: DISCOVER LONDON Week 1

Sunday

Afternoon 14.00-17.30

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Saturday

Round London Sightseeing Tour

Globe Theatre & South Bank

London Project

Excursion

Tate Modern

Museum of London

■ 5 lessons a week of one of these options: Discover London, Fashion and Style or Sports Fan. Lessons include vocabulary sets, language skills practice, and project work. Students prepare for their special outside visits in class.

■ Trips, workshops and visits per week related to the option ■ Other fun activities in afternoons and evenings ■ Weekly full excursion in the London area

AFTERNOONS: FASHION AND STYLE Week 1

Sunday

Afternoon 14.00-17.30

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Round London Sightseeing Tour

V&A Museum: Costume Galleries

Fashion Project

Excursion

Tate Modern

Kensington Palace

AFTERNOONS: SPORTS FAN Week 1

Sunday

Afternoon 14.00-17.30

General notes

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Round London Sightseeing Tour

Tour of Chelsea stadium

Sports Project

Excursion

Tate Modern

Football & Baseball

Participants must be 16 or 17 to join for more than 27 nights.

EVENINGS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES Week 1

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Thursday

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Saturday

Mini Olympics

Games

18.30-20.00 Dinner Evening

Team Challenge

Scavenger Hunt

Karaoke

Film Night

Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes 20 lessons = 16 hours and 40 minutes’ tuition

48 London Teenager Programme – Residential Maximum class size: 15 Lessons per week: 20 lessons of 50 minutes Special interest workshops/visits per week: 3 Activities: Every afternoon and evening Levels: Elementary and above Course length: 2, 3, 4 or 6 weeks Arrival dates: 2 week course (13 nights): July 1, 15, 29 3 week course (20 nights): July 1, 22 4 week course (27 nights): July 1, 15 6 week course (41 nights): July 1 Arrivals are on Sundays, departures on Saturdays. Variations may be possible by special arrangement.

49 London Teenager Programme – Day School Tuition and day time activities as for residential programme without accommodation, breakfast or dinner. Students should be dropped off at 8.30 and collected again at 17.45. From Monday to Saturday.