University of Reading St Joseph's College Summer Camp
Description of University of Reading St Joseph's College Summer Camp
The college is located just 5 minutes walk from the main building of the famous university. St Joseph's College was founded in 1910, and today it is a modern and functional educational institution with spacious and bright classrooms and auditoriums, excellent opportunities for sports and leisure, well-groomed territory. At leisure students can spend time in the indoor pool with heated water, in a variety of sports fields and playgrounds, basketball court. Residential residences are located, according to the standard, in the main building, so it will be very simple and easy to get to the classrooms or dining room. The distance to central London is 63 kilometers, to Stansted - 137. The distance to the international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow is 100 and 44 kilometers respectively.
Only 10 minutes by public transport and you are already in the center of Reading: excursions and recreational trips will not take long to transfer. In addition to the academic program, students are offered a varied leisure program, all kinds of entertainment and excursions, sports games and competitions (some of them are held on the territory of the University of Reading). St Joseph's College is an excellent choice for teaching students from anywhere in the world.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in University of Reading St Joseph's College Summer Camp
- Summer English Courses
The course can be booked for individual students, as well as whole academic or corporate groups. The program is designed for 1-6 weeks - each student chooses the duration for himself, starting from his own preferences, opportunities and educational requirements. You can also take part in a travel program for four cities in the south of the country: this is a great opportunity not only to tighten the English language, but also to see several cities in the UK, to assess their identity, to plunge into the history and culture of the country.
Weekly students attend 15 academic sessions, lessons are held in small groups of up to 15 people each. Such intensity of the process and the fullness of the class allows each student to pay maximum attention, to track their personal achievements and successes, if necessary, to adjust the curriculum quickly - and, in addition, the students have enough time for rest, entertainment and shopping. Studying groups are formed on an international basis - the more representatives of different nationalities within one class, the better: this helps students to overcome the language barrier more quickly. The experienced teacher of high qualification, certified by EFL, is engaged with each group, lessons are conducted in an interactive, interesting, non-boring format. Particular attention is paid to the development of communication skills.
- Trinity Exam
We offer students the opportunity to pass the Trinity College Oral Examinations (GESE) to get a qualification in spoken English. These exams are authoritative among educational institutions in many European countries. Our experienced EFL teachers test students, distribute them to appropriate levels and provide an additional five hours of intensive spoken English each week. Students are fully prepared for oral tests, which are conducted by an external examiner Trinity.
This course is designed for a group of 15 students. Dates of start are June 19 - August 28.
EXAMPLE OF THE SUMMER COURSE PROGRAM
- Sunday: arrival of students, welcome party Ice Breaker.
- Monday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers, sports games;
• In the evening: group screening.
- Tuesday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by educators, sports games;
• In the evening: quiz-party.
- Wednesday:
• In the afternoon: academic studies + excursion to Winsor, exploring the legendary castle, walking tour;
• In the evening: Mini-Olympic games.
- Thursday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers, sports games;
• In the evening: disco.
- Friday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers, sports games;
• In the evening: night of the James Bond casino.
- Saturday:
• In the afternoon: full day excursion - London, cruise on the Thames, sightseeing;
• In the evening: Collective game "Capture the flag".
- Sunday:
• In the afternoon: rest (students are given a brunch on the day off); at the request and personal schedule of the student - additional excursions, group recreational activities;
• In the evening: Eurovision Song Contest.
- Monday:
• In the afternoon: extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers, sports games + academic sessions;
• In the evening: the football tournament.
- Tuesday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers, sports games;
• In the evening : International Evening Quiz.
- Wednesday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + excursion to the Reading museum, to the major Oracle shopping center, shopping;
• In the evening: speed ​​dating evening.
- Thursday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers, sports games;
• In the evening: Caribbean disco party.
- Friday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers, sports games;
• In the evening: Talent Show.
- Saturday:
• In the afternoon: full day excursion - Oxford, walking tour and sightseeing;
• In the evening: graduation ceremony.
- Sunday: departure of schoolchildren from the camp.
Basketball Academy
- The age of students: 9-17
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: from 1 week.
The course will improve language and basketball skills.
The program includes the following components:
- 12 hours of exercises per week with professional instructors;
- 1 full day excursion
- 1 half day excursion.
Super camps international
- The age of students: 7-11
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: from 1 week.
The course is designed for children from all over the world with different levels of language education. The program will help to master language skills and gain confidence in communicating in English.
Sustainability Programme
- Age: 12-17 years
- Dates: July 10-August 7
- Duration: 2 weeks.
A relevant, modern course for students who think about the future of our planet and want to bring only benefit to it. The international composition of students will consider what a sustainable way is – a sustainable way of development (in Russian the phrase is translated correctly enough work), an ethical point of view, concern for the preservation of the environment. This program is often called the Green Program: children will learn a lot of specialized terms, develop their curiosity, argue about the ideological component of ecology and about practical steps that everyone can do.
English lessons (especially afternoons) are often organized thematically, on "green" topics. The main goal of the course is to show that even in small steps, tiny daily actions, each of us can live ecologically.
Students develop "soft skills", learn to work in a team, improve critical thinking.
What is included in the course?
- Branded merch (water bottle or notebook made of recycled materials), donation to Treedom
- 15 lessons of English (General English)
- 12 hours of "green" activities: work with Harris Garden specialists, project assignments, lectures by invited speakers.
- 2 excursions: one for the whole day, one for half a day.
Cost – Residence:
- 7 days = 1181£
- 14 days in 2346£.
Cost – host families:
- 7 days = 1129£
- 14 days in 2243£ .
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students live in the most comfortable conditions on a full board basis. The rooms are mostly separate, there are also rooms for 2-3 or more people, shower and bathroom are shared, fully equipped. At the student's request, accommodation can be arranged in a host family: each of them is carefully checked by the school staff, so you do not have to worry about the level of comfort and safety provided.
Subjects and sports
Activities University of Reading St Joseph's College Summer Camp
EXAMPLE OF THE SCHEDULE OF THE DAY
Classes for summer courses are held from Monday to Friday, three academic hours per day. Each lesson is divided into two blocks:
• Learning grammar, vocabulary, relevant exercises and practices
• Practice of oral speech, communication skills: use of gaming and role-playing techniques, interactive learning, attracting additional funds.
After classes, students can engage in one of the many types of leisure and entertainment: playing football or tennis, basketball, dancing, visiting creative studios and workshops.
In their spare time students will not have to be bored: for them, various and interesting events, games, quizzes, contests and competitions are organized daily. Each week the students are offered a tour program: one trip for the whole day and one for several hours.
Example excursions for the whole day:
- A trip to London, river cruise on the Thames, sightseeing
- A trip to Oxford, a walk and a review of the most famous architectural and historical monuments.
For a few hours students go on a tour of Reading, Windsor and Windsor Castle.
Facilities and equipment at University of Reading St Joseph's College Summer Camp
There is an access to the indoor pool with heated water, to tennis courts and a sports hall, to numerous playgrounds for sportsmen, and also to the developed sports infrastructure of the University of Reading.
Admission dates and extra charges
- Heathrow Private Transfer (up to 3 people in the car) = 240 pounds
- Individual Gatwick Transfer (up to 3 people in the car) = 260 pounds
Extras:
- One way transfer - Gatwick 297 GBP
- One way transfer - Heathrow 272 GBP
- Medical insurance 17 GBP
- Other 40 GBP
- Curator support 42 GBP
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about University of Reading St Joseph's College Summer Camp
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. |
