Pilgrims Harrow School Summer Camp
Description of Pilgrims Harrow School Summer Camp
- Location: London, England, United Kingdom
- Age of the pupils: 8-17 years
- Type of accommodation: residence
- Educational programs: standard language course
- Program dates: from 7 July to 18 August
- Language of instruction: English.
Founded in 1974, the language center Pilgrims today has several branches operating on the basis of prestigious and respected educational institutions throughout Britain . Here students are offered effective combined English language courses: suitable options are available for 8-year-olds, for schoolchildren and students, and for adults who want to improve the language level. In addition, staying in the center will help to prove yourself and your talents, to try your hand at a new kind of activity, to learn more about Great Britain during fascinating excursions, to have fun and find new friends from all over the world.
Pilgrims Harrow School is a popular course in London , based on the campus of an elite private school Harrow School . During the main academic year, especially talented and gifted children, members of the royal family, children of famous diplomats, statesmen and businessmen study here. The foundation year of the school is 1572: since then many of its graduates have become known to the whole world by individuals and in-demand specialists of their field (for example, we note Lord Byron or Winston Churchill). The historic center of the English capital can be reached in just 20 minutes, the road to Heathrow Airport will take half an hour, and to Gatwick - one and a half.
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE OF THE DAY
7:15 = start of the day
8:00 = breakfast together with teachers and language practice
8:45 = general morning meeting and discussion of plans for the upcoming day
9:00 = start of English classes
12:30 = lunch with teachers, language and Speech practice
13:45 = games, creative studios and clubs, sports games and competitions
18:15 = dinner with teachers, language and communication practice
19:30 = extra-curricular evening entertainment program (all in English)
22: 30 = end of the day
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Pilgrims Harrow School Summer Camp
Quick overview: this is a wonderful combined course is designed for international students who do not want to limit themselves to academic pursuits and want to spend time also on sports grounds, interesting trips and excursions, to participate in extracurricular activities and manifest themselves in art and creativity.
About the educational program:
- 15 lessons per week
- Groups of up to 12 people each
- The minimum duration of studying is 3 weeks.
Before the beginning of each program, students undergo special testing, which distributes them to groups according to the level of basic education. Also, the distribution takes into account the age of students (students are engaged with their peers) and the international principle (in one class there are practically no representatives of one language and country, nationality). This helps to make language and educational progress more intensive, and studying - more comfortable.
Classes are held mainly in the morning: this is by no means a boring cramming. On the contrary, teachers tend to turn learning into an exciting game, to arrange various interactive, role situations, lively discussions in order to interest students and motivate them to study English diligently. During various leisure, sports and excursion activities, children can consolidate their knowledge in an informal, friendly environment.
The language course is aimed at development of different aspects of the language:
- General development of all basic language skills;
- Improving grammar and pronunciation;
- Getting rid of accent;
- Developing communication and speech skills.
Group transfer operates on arrival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., departures - from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m..
Accommodation, meals, prices
Directly on campus, in a cozy and comfortable residence are all participants of summer programs and courses. Boys and girls live separately, occupy bedrooms for 1-2 people. For every 6 children, one educator or curator is represented: he is fully responsible for the safety of the wards, controls discipline, observance of cleanliness and order. A laundry is open once a week for children.
Meals are organized on the full board basis: three times a day students gather in a spacious common dining room, in addition they offer light snacks and drinks in the evenings. On a preliminary request, special meals can be organized - vegetarian or dietary rations.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Pilgrims Harrow School Summer Camp
Teaching staff of the Pilgrims Harrow School are sure: it is really possible to learn the language effectively only in the course of live communication, direct language practice. A lot of entertaining and recreational activities are constantly arranged for international students, opportunities to prove themselves in sports and creativity, to reveal their talents and abilities are provided. For each shift, a special surprise program "WOW!" Is prepared: it can be a trip on maps, a visit to a huge amusement park for the whole day, a tour of London, a party while sailing on a ship and much, much more!
In their free time, students can devote themselves to sports:
- Tennis
- Football
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Baseball and other team games
- Swimming.
You can take part in interesting adventure games, master archery, engage in dramatic art, crafts. In the evenings there are various parties, discos and karaoke, a talent show (in which teachers take part), hikes and tours (including overnight stays in tents), you can play board games, take part in a barbecue, or watch a movie together . Popular excursions to London (including in the evening), shopping time, visiting the large park of attractions Theme Park, boating and tours to ancient castles and cathedrals are given.
Facilities and equipment at Pilgrims Harrow School Summer Camp
On the campus of Pilgrims Harrow School harmoniously located majestic historic buildings and cozy park areas and green lawns. The campus has a very good infrastructure:
- Modern sports complex;
- Large indoor pool with heated water;
- Tennis courts;
- Numerous fields and grounds for team games and sports.
Admission dates and extra charges
Tuition fee already includes:
- Studying on the program (15 lessons weekly)
- Accommodation and meals (residence, rooms for 1-2 people, full boarding house)
- Group transfer in both directions (Heathrow and Gatwick airports: arrival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., departures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- Excursions, leisure, sports and entertainment programs
- Teaching aids, books and materials
- 24-hour childcare and full security guarantee.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Pilgrims Harrow School 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. |
