Wycliffe College Summer School British Study Centres
Description of Wycliffe College Summer School British Study Centres
- Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
- Age of students: 7-17 years
- Total number of students: 200 people
- Type of accommodation: residence (full board)
- Type of studying: mixed
- Language of instruction: English.
British Educational Centers (BSC) offer combined language programs, among which are especially popular summer vacation courses, conducted on the basis of the best boarding schools in the UK. The company was founded in 1930 and for years of successful work has earned an excellent reputation: now it has the accreditation of the British Council, is a member of the English UK, has educational centers and branches in a variety of cities in the UK. The ranking magazine Language Travel Magazine named the British Study Centers (BSC) schools among TOP-5 schools for children!
The peculiarity of the programs of language centers is the combination of effective English lessons with a rich, diverse leisure program, during which students can additionally practice conversational and speech skills, thereby increasing the speed and productivity of teaching. Innovative pedagogical methods and approaches (in particular, interactive and communicative) are actively used, so that children very quickly begin to understand the motto of the educational network BSC: "Learn English, live in English, think in English".
What is the camper-to-staff ratio, and how are behavioral issues managed?
We maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio to ensure personalized attention and supervision. Our staff members are trained to handle behavioral issues with patience, understanding, and appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Wycliffe College Summer School British Study Centres
Summer English Course
- Age of pupils: 7-17 years
- 15 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Groups up to 15 people
- The minimum duration is 2 weeks, the maximum duration is 6 weeks
- Minimum level of knowledge - any, from the initial (Beginner).
A universal summer academic program is designed to improve all key, key language skills:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
Before the beginning of the classes, all students undergo an introductory testing, which divides them into groups according to age and the initial level of knowledge: thus, learning becomes more comfortable and productive.
The minimum duration of the course is 2 weeks, 15 lessons each week are provided. Such intensity allows to leave enough time for children for leisure and recreation, interesting excursions: the leisure program helps not only to escape from learning, but also to practice the lessons learned in the lessons in a real, life situation.
Accomodation:
7-13 years:
- twin shared bathrooms - 1065 £
- single shared bathrooms - 1120 £
- single en-suite - 1205 £
13-17 years:
- twin shared bathrooms - 1020 £
- single shared bathrooms - 1075 £
- single en-suite - 1160 £
Summer English Course + Tennis
- Age of pupils: 8-17 years
- 15 language lessons weekly + 6 hours of sport exercises (3 two-hour classes)
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Groups up to 15 people
- The minimum duration is 2 weeks, the maximum duration is 6 weeks
- Minimum level of knowledge - any, from the initial (Beginner).
A universal summer course in English is aimed at improving all basic, key language abilities:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improvement of communication skills.
In addition to the program, there are academic sessions for tennis with specialists from the British Tennis Association (LTA). Experienced instructors will teach the game both beginners and advanced athletes: master the basic strikes, strategy and tactics of the game, attacking and defensive positions. Each week, there are 3 two-hour studying sessions.
Course start dates = 11, 18, 25 July or 1, 8, 15 August, arrivals and departures on Sundays, minimum stay - 2 weeks.
Summer English course + Horse Riding
- Age of pupils: 7-17 years
- 15 language lessons weekly + 6 hours of studying (3 two-hour classes)
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Groups up to 15 people
- duration is 3 weeks
- Minimum level of knowledge - any, from the initial (Beginner).
A special summer program combines English lessons (Universal English course) with horse riding exercises.
Academic classes are conducted in the morning (15 hours a week) and are aimed at improving all basic, key language skills and knowledge:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improve communication skills.
Particular emphasis is placed on improving oral speech, spoken English: overcoming the language barrier, getting rid of the accent, expanding the vocabulary.
In addition 6 hours a week - 3 exercises for 2 hours - children spend on arenas and outings, mastering the basics of riding with professional, experienced and qualified coaches, which fully guarantee the safety of their wards. During horse walks children can enjoy picturesque surroundings, learn various steps and riding styles, try to gallop and amble - a detailed studying program is developed for beginners who have never before sat in the saddle, and for more experienced riders. In addition, children learn to care for beautiful and noble animals, treat them with love and respect.
Accomodation:
7-13 years:
- twin shared bathrooms - 1305 £
- single shared bathrooms - 1360 £
- single en-suite - 1445 £
13-17 years:
- twin shared bathrooms - 1260 £
- single shared bathrooms - 1315 £
- single en-suite - 1400 £
Intensive summer English course
- Age of students: 7-17 years
- 23 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Groups up to 15 people
- duration - 4 weeks
- Minimum level of knowledge - any, from the initial (Beginner).
The fastest, most effective and most comfortable way to improve all the basic, key skills of the English language. Initial testing of the level of knowledge, which is carried out before the start of studying, divides students into groups, so that learning becomes faster, more productive and comfortable. The intensity of classes is 23 hours a week, but a large number of leisure extracurricular activities, entertainment, sports, creativity and excursions are provided for students - you can’t get bored on the summer program!
Accomodation:
7-13 years:
- twin shared bathrooms - 1125 £
- single shared bathrooms - 1180 £
- single en-suite - 1265 £
13-17 years:
- twin shared bathrooms - 1080 £
- single shared bathrooms - 1135 £
- single en-suite - 1220 £
English + IELTS preparation
- Age of students: from 16 years old
- Dates: July 8, July 10, July 22, July 39, August 5
- Duration: from 1 week.
As part of the summer study of English, British Educational Centers most popular tests required for admission to British universities and other English-language universities.
The academic intensity of the course includes 15 hours of common language + 8 lessons in preparation for IELTS. The last section includes specialized vocabulary and grammar studying, the development of oral speech and listening. In the course, students will learn how to work with different types of questions and will solve the IELTS exam papers of past years. The result of the educational program will be obtaining a certificate.
English + Exam Preparation (Cambridge Exam Preparation)
- Age of students: 14-17 years
The program combines a general English course with preparation for the Cambridge exams (FCE or CAE), which will result in an international certificate. The academic program of the course includes 15 hours of General English + 8 hours of preparation for Cambridge. Duration of study is three weeks. To participate in the program, students need to have an English level of at least B2 (above average).
13-17 years:
- twin shared bathrooms - 1080 £
- single shared bathrooms - 1135 £
- single en-suite - 1220 £
English Plus Master Chef
- Level to start: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1)
- Age of students: 7-17 years
- Lessons per week: 15 English lessons + 6 cooking classes
- Lessons of 60 minutes.
The combined program will help you improve your English and learn how to cook incredibly delicious dishes!
This program accepts students who already have certain knowledge of English (from Intermediate, or B1). Language classes are held in the mornings.
Cooking lessons will also help you practice English – in the most practical, real-world environment! So you can learn how to work in a team – and you will understand that it is English that helps to unite a variety of people from all over the world. Cooking lessons are usually held in the afternoon, under the close attention of well-known professional chefs. Studying European and British cuisine is the easiest and most pleasant step on the way to learning about the national culture!
Accomodation:
7-13 years:
- twin shared bathrooms - 1200 £
- single shared bathrooms - 1255 £
- single en-suite - 1340 £
13-17 years:
- twin shared bathrooms - 1155 £
- single shared bathrooms - 1210 £
- single en-suite - 1295 £
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students of the summer program are offered cozy, safe and comfortable accommodation options in the summer camp:
1) Student campus residences
Located directly on the college territory, the houses are designed for pupils 7-13 and 13-17 years old (there are separate houses for parents who come to family summer programs). There are rooms for 1-5 people, many rooms for 1-2 students are equipped with private showers and toilets - but more often the conveniences are located on the floors in sufficient quantity. Young students 7-13 years old occupy more spacious bedrooms for 3-7 people with en-suite bathrooms. In the general access of each House there are cozy living rooms with upholstered furniture, TV and DVD for rest, communication and games, a special game room where popular table games are held.
Residences for adult students (parents studying on family summer programs) provide for comfortable double rooms with common facilities on each floor, a living room for common recreation, small functional kitchens with necessary equipment, appliances and utensils.
Together with the pupils, qualified and experienced educators and teachers live in the Houses: they monitor the observance of cleanliness, order and discipline, help to solve any problems, to provide comfort and safety for the wards in the 24/7 mode. Permanent and on duty are professional medical workers, to whom the child can apply with any discomfort or injury.
2) The boarding meal for teenagers and adults is a varied, balanced, tasty and appetizing menu, designed for each individual day. The menu for the day is always discussed by a team of professional chefs who are ready to take into account any wishes of the students.
- Breakfast: English or continental - cereals, cereal with milk, fruits and yogurt (like other sour-milk products), fresh bread, juices, tea and coffee;
- Lunches: 3 dishes to choose from (hot, soups, salads), tasty and healthy desserts, ice cream, puddings and fruits;
- Dinners: 3 dishes to choose from (soups, salads, hot dishes), fresh bread, vegetables and fruits, puddings, yoghurts, pastries and ice cream.
In the diet there are always dishes for vegetarians, and on request you can organize any unique (dietary, medical or religious) diet for a particular student.
Activities Wycliffe College Summer School British Study Centres
The students of summer courses - regardless of the chosen program - will have the widest opportunities for a diverse, interesting and exciting extra-curricular activities. Leisure activities and entertainment not only provide an opportunity to relax from study and spend time with pleasure - they help to consolidate the skills obtained in the classroom in real life conditions, in a free conversation with friends from all over the world, to show their unique talents and abilities, to fully reveal their personal potential.
Much attention is paid to the excursion program - every week there is a minimum of 1 trip for the whole day and 1 for half a day, a few hours. Student groups, accompanied by professional guides, travel to London, old Oxford and Bath, Bristol and Cardiff, visit the huge theme parks (for example, Drayton Manor Theme Park). Parents who have chosen a family program can go on a trip together with a group of their child, paying 20-40 pounds sterling.
On the campus, day and evening activities are also regularly held: discos, talent show, dances and holidays, fun themed parties, intellectual quizzes, creative competitions and sports games, matches and tournaments.
Facilities and equipment at Wycliffe College Summer School British Study Centres
The spacious and modern Wycliffe College is located on more than 50 acres of land: from the territory it is easy to reach many large, famous and historically valuable cities - Bristol, Bath, Oxford, Cardiff, Stratford-upon-Avon (best known as the birthplace of the great William Shakespeare). London can be reached in 2 hours (five minutes from the school there is a local railway station from which direct trains run to Paddington Station): the campus of the school is located in Gloucestershire, in the small, cozy town of Stonehouse. On the central streets of Stonehouse students can find any infrastructure facilities and entertainment that they may need: shops and souvenir shops, supermarkets, banks and pharmacies, cafes and cozy restaurants. The city is surrounded by a beautiful, green hilly terrain and is characterized by unusually clean, fresh air.
Despite the fact that Wycliffe College belongs to the category of ancient educational institutions (it was founded in 1882), today it fully meets the highest British and world standards, proud of its modern, innovative equipment, equipment and infrastructure:
- Spacious study rooms with bright, comfortable classrooms equipped with the latest interactive technology (including electronic boards, audio and video equipment, TV and DVD equipment)
- Cozy residential residences
- Computer classes (the PC and the software are updated regularly)
- Indoor heated pool
- Numerous indoor and outdoor sports fields, grounds for individual sports and team games
- Multifunctional sports hall
- Theater
- Hall for discos and general meetings, holidays
- Tennis courts
- Studios for painting, creativity, needlework, craft workshops
- WiFi coverage throughout.
Traditionally in Wycliffe College, the buildings are divided according to the age of the pupils: 7-11 year olds students are engaged in a separate building from older students (12-16 years old), but the buildings are a few minutes' walk away. In recent years, most of the buildings and facilities on the campus have been modernized and reconstructed (including residences).
Admission dates and extra charges
Tuition fee already includes:
- Studying on the selected course
- Accommodation and meals - full board
- Program of extra-curricular activities, leisure and entertainment events, creative and sports electives
- Excursion program (minimum 2 trips per week)
- Initial knowledge level testing
- Company certificate of completion
- All necessary teaching aids, books and materials
- Access to the Internet
- Sports courses (combined) also include 6 workouts per week (3 lessons of two hours: tennis, golf, horse riding, water sports) and the provision of all necessary equipment, the work of professional instructors.
Thelist of the following services is paid additionally:
- Registration fee - 55 £
- Insurance - 9 £ (per week)
- Damage deposit (refundable) - 60 £
- Kosher Diet - 35 £ (per week)
- Travel Card Prices - 25 £ (per week)
- UM Service - 120 £
- Additional academic and language classes (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Excursions for parents (family programs)
- Air tickets in both directions
- Transfer in both directions
- Compulsory medical insurance
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 50 GBP
- Medical insurance 7.9 GBP
- One way transfer - Heathrow 230 GBP
- One way transfer - Gatwick 280 GBP
- One way transfer - Bristol 135 GBP
- One way transfer - Birmingham 165 GBP
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Wycliffe College Summer School British Study Centres
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
