St. Mary's School Ascot Summer Courses
Description of St. Mary's School Ascot Summer Courses
- Location: London, England,
- Students age: 10-17 years,
- Language of instruction: English,
- Type: mixed.
St. Mary's School Ascot Summer Courses is an institution that offers exciting summer programs for boys and girls from 10 to 17 years old.
Summer education takes place on the campus of the Catholic Women's Boarding School St. Mary's School Ascot, which provides quality education throughout the year. The infrastructure of the educational area is safe, manufacturable and comfortable, creates a cozy atmosphere for all students: local and foreign.
Spending a summer vacation in England for students from other countries is an exciting and inspiring opportunity to improve your English language skills and gain new experiences while exploring a new country: sights, culture and customs.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in St. Mary's School Ascot Summer Courses
Summer Course
- Age – from 10 to 17 years old,
- The training period is from one to four weeks.
The summer course provides students with the opportunity to have fun and improve their English language skills in the company of local and foreign children. Weekly training consists of 15 hours of language lessons, sports and themed entertainment, excursions and free time.
Students can choose from one to four weeks on campus, where they are provided with full board with accommodation, the care of qualified teachers, interesting English lessons and entertainment.
Summer Course Plus Sports Academy
- Age – from 12 to 17 years old, children 10+ in a group,
- The training period is from one to four weeks.
The summer program is a combination of interesting English lessons and professional training. Weekly students will attend:
- 15 hours of language lessons,
- 9 hours of sports and fitness,
- 2-3 full-day excursions,
- Daily entertainment on campus.
The sports component of the course is football, tennis and cardio training under the guidance of qualified athletes. Students are divided into groups based on age and ability. Training takes place both collectively and individually, but any of these formats is based on the safety and benefits of physical development.
Language classes are organized in small classes - so teachers can pay individual attention to each pupil, noticing his successes and gaps in knowledge in time. Lessons are informal and based on communication - children discuss personal interests, history, science, everyday life and many other topics, watch movies and videos, read books and comics, sing songs.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Pupils who come to the campus in the summer months are offered accommodation in a dormitory in the format of full board. Boys and girls live separately, and each of the students is carefully watched by the teacher. In the residential building, mainly double rooms are prepared. Single or multi-bed rooms are available upon pre-filled request. Residents use shared bathrooms, the ratio of students to which is 4:1 or 6:1.
The full board format includes three meals a day: healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners every day. A choice of hot meals is served in the afternoon and evening, and packed lunches are available on sightseeing days. Professional chefs make a balanced menu and take into account the individual requirements of each student, providing alternative food: vegetarian, dietary, gluten-free and others.
Activities St. Mary's School Ascot Summer Courses
The leisure program offers students the development of their individual interests. During the summer courses, thematic circles and sections are open on campus:
- Arts & Crafts,
- Sports: badminton, basketball, football, frisbee, tennis, volleyball, rugby, swimming,
- Latin American dances, zumba.
During the day and in the evenings, collective events are organized for children:
- Barbecue
- Casino Night,
- Cooking classes,
- Night disco,
- Movie Night,
- Themed games: "Kings Have Talent", "Murder Mystery",
- Pool parties,
- Karaoke.
Campus activities are complemented by exciting excursions where students are encouraged to explore the culture and attractions of the south of England. Students will visit:
- London: river cruise and shopping, National Gallery and Covent Garden, Ferris wheel, Borough Market and Tower Bridge, Madame Tussauds and Regent Park, St. Paul's Cathedral and much more,
- Westminster and Soho,
- Windsor and Eton,
- Oxford
- Salisbury
- Brighton.
Each tour includes historical and entertaining themes.
Advantages
- Full board in the study area,
- Qualified teachers with many years of teaching experience,
- Several options for summer courses,
- A variety of leisure activities: clubs, clubs, excursions.
Facilities and equipment at St. Mary's School Ascot Summer Courses
The campus of St. Mary's School Ascot is 55 acres of green space with educational and residential buildings, located next to Windsor Castle in Berkshire. For students prepared:
- Classrooms with modern equipment: interactive whiteboards, projectors,
- Gyms
- Fields for team games, individual education and walks,
- Indoor 25-meter swimming pool,
- Center for Contemporary Performing Arts with studios, performance halls,
- Large dining room.
The location of the campus is convenient in that it takes a little time to get to the airports: Heathrow is 19 km away, and Gatwick is 68 km away.
Admission dates and extra charges
The duration of education can be chosen independently: from one to four weeks.
A standard school day consists of a fixed schedule:
- 7:30-8:00 – getting up and washing,
- 8:00-8:30 – breakfast,
- 9:00-10:30 – academic classes,
- 10:30-11:00 – break,
- 11:00-12:30 – academic classes,
- 12:30-13:30 – lunch,
- 14:00-17:30 – activities on campus or excursions,
- 18:00-18:45 – dinner,
- 19:00-19:30 – free time,
- 19:30-21:00 – collective entertainment classes,
- 21:00-22:30 – free time,
- 23:00 – going to bed.
The cost of the course includes basic services: accommodation and meals, hours of study, entertainment on campus and field trips. An additional fee will be required for the following services:
- Entry fee
- Transfer
- Courier service
- Student Insurance
- Supplement for accompanying a minor (dispatch only)
- Refundable deposit for accommodation in the guesthouse
Enrolment process
- Filling out an online application for the course of interest,
- Receiving a response from the admissions committee, subject to availability,
- Submission of personal documents and payment of the registration fee,
- Receiving follow-up instructions on visa processing, transfer rental, campus visit,
- Arrival at the school and registration in the dormitory,
- The beginning of education.
Perspectives
Graduates of the courses receive a certificate confirming the progress of knowledge in English, as well as additional subprograms, if they are included.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
For admission to the flight program, personal documents of the future student are required: birth certificate / passport and passport, medical insurance and vaccination certificate, visa or residence permit in England. It is also important for applicants to meet the age criteria - children from 12 to 17 years old are allowed to attend the courses, but students from 10+ can get to study as part of a group.
The level of English for enrollment is not important, since the programs are designed for all students: from beginners to advanced.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about St. Mary's School Ascot Summer Courses
Recommendations on when to apply
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