Earlscliffe College Summer School
Description of Earlscliffe College Summer School
- Location: Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
- The age of students: 13-17 years
- Total number of students: up to 85 people
- Accommodation type: residence (boarding house)
- Language of instruction: English.
The Earlscliffe Preparatory International Private College in summer organizes useful and effective Earlscliffe Summer School aimed at preparing foreign students for British universities. Everyone knows that it's not easy to enroll in the universities of Britain - a quality balanced educational program in the English college will help in a short time to improve academic and language skills, to adapt to new academic standards and rules.
The effectiveness of the educational programs of Earlscliffe Summer School is positively influenced by the individual approach practiced by all teachers. In each classroom, no more than 12 people are involved: this enables teachers (all of whom are accredited to work with foreign students and international groups) to give each student a proper amount of personal attention. The success of the college is most clearly manifested in the statistics of the graduates: almost 95% of the students enter the selected British universities the first time, even in such elite and ranking ones as:
- Cambridge;
- Oxford;
- London School of Economics and Political Science;
- Royal College of London.
What is the refund or cancellation policy in case of unforeseen circumstances?
We have a flexible refund and cancellation policy that takes into account unforeseen circumstances such as illness, travel restrictions, or emergencies. We understand that plans may need to change, and we work with parents to accommodate their needs whenever possible.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Earlscliffe College Summer School
English Language – Easter Course
- Age of students: 8-17 years
- Duration of the program: 1-2 weeks
- Minimum requirements: Beginner level (basic).
An interesting and fascinating combined course is designed for pupils of 8-17 years old, who are resting during the spring (Easter) holidays.
The intensity of the studying is 20 lessons per week: all children are divided into groups according to age - 8-12 and 13-17 years. Academic and extra-curricular program is divided into two blocks during the day:
- In the morning: reading of original texts, written speech, spoken English, developing listening skills, grammar, vocabulary, phonetics (correct pronunciation and correction of accent)
- Afternoon hours - leisure and entertainment events, helping to consolidate the knowledge gained in the class, to develop leadership skills, communication and speech abilities.
Academic program can be supplemented with English lessons - in mini-groups (2-5 people) or individually.
The extracurricular program includes a variety of activities on the campus, and exciting excursions (a minimum of 2 trips per week), and classes in creative clubs and sports sections - it is a matter for everyone!
INTENSIVE ENGLISH
- Age of students: 13-17 years
- Duration of the program: 2-4 or 6 weeks (arrivals and departures on Saturdays / Sundays)
- Minimum requirements: Intermediate level (medium and higher).
An intensive program is designed for students aged 13-17 with a sufficiently high level of English (from intermediate), who want to improve their knowledge and skills in a short time.
A total of 22 English language lessons are prepared for the students in a week, which are dedicated to the development of all the basic, key language skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking, phonetics (correct pronunciation + accent correction), grammar, vocabulary. In addition to the course of general English students, fascinating lectures and seminars are waiting for a variety of topics - it can be:
- Pre-trip preparation (preparation for future trips and excursions)
- In the News (discussion of current news in the media)
- Debate (various discussions on these topics)
- UNESCO (discussion and debate on the themes of UNESCO - from pollution to the struggle for women's rights)
- Project time (team or individual project and its presentation: it can be a radio podcast, news block, short film)
- Extended Writing (development of academic writing skills - essays, research papers, etc.)
- Critical thinking (development of the critical thinking skill)
- Advanced reading comprehension (analysis of popular news publications and the media - Vogue, The Economist, NME, The Times - and discussions on the topics raised).
Before the beginning of the classes, all students undergo initial testing, which distributes them into groups according to the level of knowledge, and at the end of studying they are waiting for the final testing, which will reveal academic progress. If desired, students can supplement the course with English lessons: individually or in mini-groups (2-5 people).
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION AT EARLSCLIFFE
- Age of students: 13-17+ years
- Duration of the program: 2 weeks
- Minimum requirements: Upper-Intermediate level (above average).
A special summer preparatory course is designed for students planning to pursue higher education at universities in the UK. The program is designed for 2 weeks and is intended for students aged 16-17 (senior classes).
The intensity of studying is 22 hours weekly. The program includes a variety of thematic sessions on all aspects of university admission, the development of academic and language skills:
- Visiting universities of Oxford, Cambridge and a number of other
- Essay writing on an academic topic
- Essay writing technique
- Familiarity with the procedure for admission to Oxbridge
- Choosing the right university and course in the UK
- Preparation for the IELTS exam
- Creating a video resume
- Development of critical thinking skills
- Development of research skills
- Development of public speaking skills
- A guide to writing a cover letter or participating in a UNESCO debate
- Technique of record keeping / notes.
Classes are conducted in the first and second half of the day - if desired, the program can be combined with other courses of the summer school. Students can also take an IELTS exam for an additional fee.
MINI-MBA
- Age of students: 15-17 years
- Duration of the program: 2 weeks
- Minimum requirements: Upper-Intermediate level (above average).
Thematic program is designed for high school students (15-17 years) with a confident knowledge of English (from Upper-Intermediate and above), interested in business, finance and commerce.
There are 22 thematic classes in a week for small groups of 12 people each. All lessons are devoted to a certain topic:
- Introduction to management (22 hours)
- Marketing (12 hours)
- Entrepreneurship (4 hours)
- Accounting (4 hours)
- Types of business organization (4 hours).
In addition, special thematic excursions for the students are provided in this course - for example, a visit to the Bank of England, the rise to The Shard, the tallest building in Europe.
Think Global!
- Language of instruction: English
- Age of students: 13-17 years
- Duration: 2-7 weeks
- Intensity: 22 lessons per week
- Classes up to 12 people
- Level to start: from Pre-Intermediate (B2).
Летняя программа Think Global! meets the principle established by UNESCO and helps to develop in children "values, attitudes and behaviours that support responsible global citizenship". According to UNESCO, there are 4 pillars of learning:
- Teach to know;
- Teach to do;
- Learn to be;
- Learn to be together.
A large part of the course is discussions, debates and discussions on a variety of topics set by teachers. This comprehensively develops all the main skills of the English language (reading, listening - listening comprehension, speaking, writing), critical thinking, makes learning both independent (suitable for each student) and group (with the opportunity to benefit from teamwork). Topics can be very diverse - here are just a few examples of past years:
- Glanstorbury and its influence,
- Climate change,
- Blogs – their influence in the modern world,
- Fashion and style,
- Rights of refugee children,
- Healthy lifestyle.
Students attend lectures, master classes, student tours and sightseeing trips, study independently. During the course, an extended academic essay is written (the topic is coordinated with the teacher) to demonstrate how each participant's thinking, academic and language skills have developed.
Sustainable Futures
- Language of instruction: English
- Age of students: 14-17+ years
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Intensity: 22 lessons per week
- Classes up to 12 people
- Level to start: Upper Intermediate (B1).
The program skillfully combines theoretical and practical tasks that will develop in participants the skills of self-reflection, a sense of responsibility, commitment to truth, purposefulness. Students of the course will consider world and global situations in their connection with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, conduct case studies. A set of lectures, discussions and debates, master classes and round tables, general travel and independent studies will allow the achievements to be reflected in an academic essay. It will clearly show how much the student has developed as a person and as a student of the English language, how his knowledge and point of view have been strengthened.
The Sustainable Futures course is divided into theoretical and practical modules. Examples of topics that can be in them:
- Theoretical:
- Sustainable development
- Climate change
- Problems of the oceans
- Sustainable urban development
- Economy and its sustainability
- Global leadership.
- Practical:
- Life on the coast
- Sea level rise
- Soil erosion
- Local food production
- Recreation and tourism: paddleboard, kayaks, cooking lessons, visits to the surrounding farms, bicycle tours, coastal expeditions.
Breaking Digital
- Students age: 14-17 years old,
- Duration: 2 weeks,
- Minimum level of English for admission: Upper Intermediate (B2+).
An ideal summer course for those who plan to build a career in journalism, SMM, PR and other areas related to active content production. The summer program will help you work with your audience and actively attract new subscribers, teach you how to create interesting photo and video publications, texts and other formats for digital media. Students will understand how best to convey their value and point of view to the audience, how to expand it logically correctly, and at the same time expand their own vocabulary and the amount of general knowledge.
The two-week course will teach students to find and interpret information, not to get lost in the modern media field, and to form a balanced view of modern global problems. On the one hand, it is the education of independence and personal independent point of view, on the other hand, the ability to work in a team, compile different data and take into account different opinions. The latter is actively helped by the group project Time to Shine in the format of a school newspaper (this experience can be recorded in a personal portfolio).
In the process of learning, students will analyze:
- How to analyze news in the XXI century, how global media work,
- How to cooperate within the framework of a single medical team (on the example of a school newspaper),
- Theory and Practice of Journalistic Research,
- The rules of photography and videography, the history of these arts,
- How great is the role of the Internet in our society, how it will affect our future.
At the end of the course, students will have a London seminar with media professionals!
An important plus: the entire program is built on the university type of education, so it will serve as an excellent preparation for the university, teach you how to work with university intensity and accuracy, effectively conduct discussions and seminars.
The course program already includes:
- 20 lessons per week (classes of up to 15 people),
- Accommodation and meals (full board),
- Program of leisure, entertainment and excursions,
- Transfers to/from the airport,
- Corporate certificate of completion of the program,
- Travel insurance.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Earlscliffe offers students high-quality student residences. Girls and boys live in separate, supervised accommodation. Rooms are mostly twin or triple rooms and all have en-suite WC and showers. The ‘in-town’ campus means that students can walk between their classes, to meals, their accommodation, and activities with ease.
Meals are held in the college dining room. We offer a varied menu with a mixture of British and international cuisine. Dietary requirements can be catered to upon special request in advance of your course.
Teachers and educators are constantly in residences with children: they monitor the observance of cleanliness, order and discipline, are responsible for the safety and comfort of their students in 24/7 mode.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Earlscliffe College Summer School
All the leisure activities offered to the students of the Earlscliffe Summer School not only help to have fun, but also to give them the opportunity to consolidate their skills in the classroom, to improve communication, speech and conversation skills, and leadership skills.
Mastery and club of debate: almost every week meetings are organized with famous personalities, professionals in various fields, discussions, seminars and master classes. Regularly arranged casino evening and exciting "Visiting blind", barbecue and picnics, parties with karaoke and fashion show, discos, joint film screenings, bowling tournaments.
OPTIONAL EXTRA ACTIVITIES
Alongside our inclusive multi-activity social programme and excursions, students also have the opportunity to join some additional extra activities. Each optional extra can be booked once per stay. Please speak to a member of our admissions team when booking for costs and availability.
- STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING
Discover the fundamental techniques required to be proficient at paddling, turning, and stopping while touring the Sunny Sands Bay and Folkestone Harbour area.
- PAINTBALL
Having fun in the forest while avoiding opponents and attempting to plant the team’s flag (all safety equipment is provided and must be worn at all times).
- MUSICAL TRIP – DISNEY’S ‘THE LION KING’™ IN LONDON’S WEST END
Experience the joys of the familiar tale of the ‘The Lion King’™ in person at London’s famous West End.
- WARNER BROS HARRY POTTER™ TOUR
If you’re a fan of Harry Potter, enjoy a magical day out at this popular attraction. Discover the inner workings of all of the great intricacies of the most successful film and book series of all time!
A rich excursion program is another significant plus of the summer program of the Earlscliffe Summer School: every week students are expected to have at least 2 full-day excursions for the whole day (usually on Wednesdays and Sundays). Of course, all the sights of Great Britain can not be visited in a few years, but the administration of the summer school strives to acquaint the students with the main monuments of art, culture and architecture.
Facilities and equipment at Earlscliffe College Summer School
The main building of Earlscliffe Summer School was built in 1870 - however, the year of foundation of the college is officially 2012: it was then that the building was bought by the current director, Tim Fisher. Today, the college is located in Kent, in the cozy resort town of Folston (West End). Literally in walking distance is the spacious promenade Lis, which opens a picturesque view of the English Channel, and London can be reached in just an hour - regular trains run regularly between the local railway station and the St. Pancras metropolitan station.
The total area of the campus reaches 10 hectares - everything necessary for the life, study and rest of students is located on the territory:
- Administrative building
- Library
- Spacious dining room
- Medical office
- Art studios
- Common activities
- Sports and fitness facilities
- Swimming pool
- Numerous playgrounds for team games and individual activities.
Admission dates and extra charges
The course price already includes:
- Preliminary testing of the level of knowledge for distribution by group
- Studying on the selected course
- Accommodation and meals (residence, full board)
- 24-hour supervision of pupils and full guarantee of their safety
- The program of leisure, sport, creativity and entertainment
- Excursion program (2 full-day trips per week)
- All necessary teaching aids, books and materials
- Certificate at the end of the course, full report + recommendations for further study, characteristics for each student
- Branded ID-card
- Branded T-shirt and water bottle
- Weekly laundry service
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Group Transfer
Extras:
- Deposit for a course/programme 700 GBP
- Deposit on accommodation 1950 GBP
- Transfer (one way) 190 GBP
- IELTS Exam Fee
- Flight tickets
- Visa fees
- Medical insurance
- Consular fee
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Earlscliffe College Summer School
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. |
