Queen Margaret's Summer School in York

• Location: York, England,
• Established: 1901,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type: mixed.

Queen Margaret's School in York is a private boarding school for girls from 11 to 18 years old. They attend classes throughout the academic year, and short courses are held on campus for students of either gender during the summer months. Students spend two to four weeks on campus, attending intensive English classes and improving their skills in the topic of their chosen course: leadership or communication.

On the campus of Queen Margaret's School there is a modern boarding house, which accommodates students of summer programs. Each residential building is unique in the arrangement of rooms: single, double and multi-bed rooms in the format of apartments, shared bathrooms in a ratio of 1: 5 rooms, recreation and self-study areas. There are also small houses on the territory, in which small groups of students already familiar with each other can settle.

The full board format includes not only a comfortable dormitory, but also three meals a day. Students visit the cafeteria at scheduled times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The curriculum includes a variety of activities both on and off campus. Students can devote their free time to creative master classes, social activity, sports competitions, or just relax in the dormitory. Over the course of two weeks, the children will embark on a four-day trip to York, Whitby and Liverpool to explore the culture, language and local attractions.

Every evening on campus is different from the rest - all students come together for themed discos, board or video games, talent shows or culinary events. One evening, they are invited to take care of the environment by participating in the cleaning of the school grounds.

• State-of-the-art infrastructure,
• Qualified teachers with many years of teaching experience,
• Distribution by classes according to age and level of language proficiency,
• Entertainment and excursion program,
• All fees are already included in the course fee.

The campus is located in a small village about a 20-minute drive from York. The educational area is adjacent to cozy streets with shops and green areas for walking. The school covers an area of almost 75 acres of parkland and provides a quiet place to live and study. Spacious classrooms, sports grounds and halls, studios for communication and master classes meet modern trends in education.

The road to the nearest cities and airports:

• Nearest cities: York, Leeds,
• The distance to London is 2.5 hours,
• The nearest airport is in Leeds – 1 hour drive,
• Manchester, Birmingham and Heathrow airports - from 1.30 to 3.30 hours on the way.

Students can choose the duration of study that suits them: 14 or 21 days of permanent stay on campus. The 14-day program includes 30 hour-long lessons and four field trips, while the 21-day program includes 46 academic lessons and eight trips.

The price includes:

• English classes
• Accommodation in a residence on the school grounds
• Three meals a day
• Learning Materials
• Laundry
• Entertainment and excursion programs.

The price does not include and is paid additionally:

• Flights
• Airport shuttle service
• Consular fee
• Visa
• Registration fee (per course) 250 GBP

Candidates can go through the admission process completely remotely by filling out the registration form and providing the required documents. The admissions committee will contact applicants in turn, accepting them until the vacant places in the groups run out.

After receiving a positive response from a school employee, the future student must obtain a visa, it is advisable to visit the campus for a small test. The test will test the initial skills of the English language, according to its results, children are determined in groups suitable for them by age and knowledge.

At the end of the education, a ceremony is held for graduates, at which certificates and progress reports are awarded: they will perfectly complement the individual portfolio and help students avoid some entrance tests when entering a school, college or university.

Children from 10 to 15 years old are accepted for education. Upon admission, you must provide:

• Passport
• Health insurance,
• Student visa or residence permit.

The level of knowledge of the English language is not important, since students are divided into groups suitable for them: from A1 to C2.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision