Summer school in Canterbury
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Description of Summer school in Canterbury
Summer school in Canterbury is located near the famous Canterbury Cathedral. The educational institution, founded in 1597, is located in the historical center of the city. Classes take place on the campus of King's School. One of the oldest educational institutions of Canterbury is known for its high academic rankings, developed internal infrastructure. There are all conditions for comfortable living, interesting pastime, effective studying on the campus.
Holidays spent at the Summer School will be remembered by every student. Staying in the language environment will ensure rapid progress in English, a rich extra-curricular program will give a lot of vivid impressions and positive emotions, the multicultural community of the school will help to find many new friends.
What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies, and are there medical professionals on-site?
We have a designated medical team and facilities to handle emergencies. All staff members are trained in basic first aid, and we have protocols in place for contacting medical professionals and parents in case of an emergency.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Summer school in Canterbury
Summer program for children 8 - 17 years old
Short information about English course for those wishing to improve general language skills and to focus on the development of spoken language.
About the course: the medium-intensive program allows you to combine studying and rest in Britain. In the lesson, students are given the opportunity to update their knowledge of grammar, to fill up their vocabulary, and to practice their conversational speech. During excursions and entertainment, children continue to improve their language skills.
- Students age: 8 - 17 years.
- Requirements for admission: the minimum level of English is beginner.
- The result of the studying: language progress, quality rest in Canterbury, acquaintance with the British educational environment, acquiring new friends among representatives of other nationalities.
- Class size: 10 to 12 people.
- Lesson duration: 50 minutes.
Cost of the program includes:
- Accommodation at the residence;
- Meals 3 times a day
- 25 lessons per week
- Day trips
- Sports and entertainment events in the lunch and evening.
Additional:
- Fencing
- Tennis
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students are offered accommodation in the residence on the King's School campus. There are 1 - 4-bed rooms in the residence. Amenities on the floor are shared for every 4 students. The hostel also has in general use a kitchen, a laundry, a recreation room.
Students are offered a comprehensive board meal. Hot breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served in the school cafeteria, on the campus of which courses are held. During the excursions, students are provided with a lunch box. The menu in the school cafeteria is traditional. Students are offered British, European, vegetarian dishes.
Subjects and sports
Activities Summer school in Canterbury
Each course includes an extracurricular and excursion program. The first is represented by daytime, evening activities. In the afternoon, students are offered sports classes, creative master classes, and many others. The evening program can be presented by discos, barbecues, film shows, concerts, etc.
The excursion program summer school Canterbury is divided into two blocks. Each includes 2 excursions. Some are designed for half a day, others for the whole day. Short excursions include the possibility of visiting places like:
- The Castle of Leeds;
- Dover;
- Howletts Wildlife Park;
- Various facilities of Canterbury.
Students also appreciate getting to know the sights of:
Daily routine
Students of the summer courses in Canterbury are offered morning classes. Such a schedule is convenient for combining studies with active rest and tourism.
Advantages
- Summer school in Canterbury is a guarantee of child safety on vacation, academic progress, full rest. The program St. Giles provides comprehensive development of the personality of the adolescent;
- The school offers intensive programs aimed at adolescents of different ages. They are built taking into account the peculiarities of perception, thinking, the attitude of children to studying;
- St. Giles Junior summer school in Canterbury is a great place to spend vacations. Here you can combine language preparation and practice with sports, cognitive rest;
- A unique feature of the school is the placement of students. Students live on the territory of the object included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Facilities and equipment at Summer school in Canterbury
Summer English courses are held at the King's School. Students are engaged in spacious classrooms, receive on hands all the necessary teaching and methodological materials. For recreation in the building there is a living room, a hall. Also in the school there is a student kitchen, a computer center, a library. Wireless Internet is available throughout the campus.
The sports infrastructure of the school is represented by:
- Open playgrounds;
- A swimming pool;
- A sports center;
- Tennis courts.
To all these objects students of summer courses St. Giles have free access.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- Accompanying children;
- Transfers;
- Fliight tickets;
- Supervision;
- Visa services and fees;
- Insurance.
Extras:
- One way transfer - Gatwick 100 GBP
- One way transfer - Heathrow 120 GBP
- Deposit for a course/programme 100 GBP
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Summer school in Canterbury
Recommendations on when to apply
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Sian Thomas is International Student Recruitment Specialist at Inspired Education Group. She has over 14 years' experience in international education. Sian was Head of International Recruitment for a UK based International Boarding school prior to joining Inspired Education. She has a BA Hons Degree in Business Management from Birmingham University with a year studying overseas at San Diego State University (Erasmus programme). Sian has seen first hand how a good educator can change a young person’s life for the better and has a passion for helping students find the perfect school to achieve the best foundation for their academic careers.