Wellington College Summer Academy Camp
Description of Wellington College Summer Academy Camp
- Established: 1859
- Location: Wellington, United Kingdom
- Students age: 13-16
- Type of training: blended
- Type of accommodation: residence
- Language of instruction: English.
The Wellington College Academic Camp is:
- A comfortable and inspiring environment for schoolchildren and students
- Ample opportunities for the development of academic skills and leadership skills.
The college was founded in 1859 and has established itself as one of Britain's most powerful and prestigious secondary schools.
Students are encouraged to study the following areas of choice:
- Business
- Math
- Science
- Engineering science
- Improve English proficiency
- Take an introductory course to study at the International Baccalaureate program .
All programs include classical classes, master classes and lectures from invited speakers.
At the end of each week, camp participants will have the opportunity to make a presentation. Speaking to the public, they will tell about their impressions and new knowledge, thereby improving their presentation skills in English.
What is the curriculum like, and how is it tailored to different age groups and language proficiency levels?
Our curriculum is designed to be engaging and interactive, with activities and lessons structured to suit various age groups and language abilities. We offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced level classes.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Wellington College Summer Academy Camp
General english
- Dates: 06/13 - 10/08
- Age: 13-16
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 2 or 4 weeks
- Number of students in the class: up to 15
- Required Level of Training: From Intermediate
- Academic hours: 15 hours a week
- For whom the course: students who plan to study or career in an English-speaking environment.
Students of the course will focus on the development and improvement of English in various fields, including everyday communication and the academic environment. One of the objectives of the course is to increase the students' confidence necessary for studying in an English-speaking environment. Through various methods and techniques, students will increase their communication skills and will actively participate in the learning process.
Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to improve their speaking, reading and listening skills, and through a variety of tasks they will achieve fluency in speech. But the main objective of the course is to master the academic skills necessary for training in English-speaking countries: the guys will learn to critically evaluate information, express their opinion and work in a team.
The guys are waiting for the project Time to Shine, in which they will apply the most relevant skills, participating in debates, public speeches and presentations. Project work will help students work creatively and learn how to work effectively as a team.
Business
- Dates: 07/13/27/07, 07/27/10/08
- Age: 13-16
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Number of students in the class: up to 15
- Required Level of Training: From Intermediate
- Academic hours: 15 hours a week (2 lessons of 90 minutes a day, 5 days a week)
- Who the course is for: students who want to develop leadership skills, acquire new knowledge in business, marketing, and finance.
The course is designed for future businessmen, will help to acquire valuable knowledge and skills in the field of business and finance. Items included in the program:
- Budget
- Finance
- Marketing
- General English - development of speaking, reading, writing and listening skills.
Students will take part in the Time to Shine project, within the framework of which they will draw up a business plan for a new startup and submit it for evaluation by the jury.
Course Objectives:
- Understanding the basic concepts in business necessary for the effective operation of the company
- Applying analytical skills and adequate assessment to implement competitive strategies
- Combining theory with real practice through case studies and visits to successful developing companies
- Improving communication skills, using effective arguments in different contexts
- Development of presentation skills and leadership skills
- Gaining confidence in communication in English.
Mathematics
- Dates: 07/13/27/07, 07/27/10/08
- Age: 13-16
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Number of students in the class: up to 15
- Required level of training: English from Intermediate, basic knowledge in mathematics
- Academic hours: 15 hours a week (2 lessons of 90 minutes a day, 5 days a week)
- Who the course is for: students who intend to receive education in the mathematical field, science, engineering, and programming.
The course will provide knowledge in mathematics, necessary for study in a wide technical, computer and natural science field. Students will focus on theoretical and applied mathematics. Course items:
- Algorithms
- Fractals
- Compound numbers
- Codes
- Kinematics
- Probability theory
- Fibonacci and Golden Ratio
- Graph theory
- Ciphers
- Conical sections.
At the end of each week, students will participate in a research project and its presentation, and as a result they will return home with a basic level of knowledge of higher mathematics.
Science
- Dates: 07/13/27/07, 07/27/10/08
- Age: 13-16
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Number of students in the class: up to 15
- Required level of training: English from Intermediate, basic knowledge in mathematics / science
- Academic hours: 15 hours a week (2 lessons of 90 minutes a day, 5 days a week)
- Who the course is for: students who intend to receive education in the fields of physics, biology, chemistry, medicine, mathematics.
This program is ideal for students who want to understand how the universe works through subjects such as biology, chemistry and physics. Students will develop academic and scientific skills that are associated with various scientific problems.
Students will travel to Oxford to participate in an academic discussion and workshop. Workshops will show what students will do when they enter higher education institutions. Students will learn how to put their skills into practice and will take part in research in their chosen specialty.
Introduction to IB
- Dates: 07/13/27/07, 07/27/10/08
- Age: 13-16
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Number of students in the class: up to 15
- Required Level: Intermediate English
- Academic hours: 15 hours a week (2 lessons of 90 minutes a day, 5 days a week)
- Who the course is for: students who intend to receive education under the International Baccalaureate program.
International Baccalaureate is a widely recognized comprehensive program that will allow students to achieve success in traditional academic fields, expand their intellectual, ethical and emotional skills / knowledge. Within IB, intellectual, physical and creative development is equally important, therefore, an introductory course within the summer camp will help students not only improve their academic level, but also focus on their physical development and mental health. The course includes subjects:
- Humanitarian sciences
- Science disciplines
- Maths
- Art
- Technologies.
In addition to studying disciplines, the course will help develop skills important for a modern student:
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Social
- Effective problem solving.
Students will take in a research project that will expand their cognition process: they will study the nature of cognition, the reliability of its sources, the meaning of argumentation and rhetoric.
Introduction to Engineering
- Dates: 07/13/27/07, 07/27/10/08
- Age: 13-16
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Number of students in the class: up to 15
- Required Level: Intermediate English
- Academic hours: 15 hours a week (2 lessons of 90 minutes a day, 5 days a week)
- Who the course is for: students who intend to receive an education in engineering
- The emphasis of the program: innovation in engineering, design, teamwork.
Engineering tells how knowledge in science, mathematics and design can solve important problems. This introductory course will demonstrate how these areas can work together and in what areas they can be applied - bridge building, urban planning, architecture, aircraft building and mechanical engineering.
On the course, students will take their first steps in areas such as civil engineering, environmental engineering, robotics. With the help of practical project seminars, students will understand how important the principles of engineering are: thermodynamics, design of products, objects, services.
At the end of the course, students will be better prepared to study engineering at the university.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Camp participants will be accommodated in the school residence. It consists of two residential buildings: one for boys, the other for girls. Pupils live in private rooms or in rooms for 2 people with a shared bathroom.
Activities Wellington College Summer Academy Camp
- The cultural program. Guys are waiting for excursions to neighboring cities - Oxford, London and Thorpe Park
- Entertainment. Evening programs will gather all students in one place for a fun pastime - international parties, sports tournaments and the grand closing of the shift
- Wellbeing program that will allow you to enjoy the facilities of the college infrastructure. The children themselves will choose a course from a wide list of activities, sports, and creative.
Advantages
- Ideal location for international students - 30 minutes from London
- The combined program combines academic goals with personal development.
- Fascinating learning - study consists of classic lessons, workshops and seminars from invited speakers
- An impressive result is a prestigious certificate and a report on academic progress at the end of the course.
Facilities and equipment at Wellington College Summer Academy Camp
Admission dates and extra charges
The price includes:
- School residence
- Three meals a day
- 15 hours of academic classes per week
- 10 hours leadership program
- Certificate and Academic Performance Report
- 2 full day excursions
- Daytime and evening activities
- College logo T-shirt
- SIM card
- Insurance.
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Course Start Date |
End of course |
Duration |
Price |
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July 13 |
July 27th |
2 weeks |
4000 £ |
|
July 13 |
10th of August |
4 weeks |
7600 £ |
|
July 27th |
10th of August |
2 weeks |
4000 £ |
Extras:
- Transfer (one way) 100 GBP
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
The level of English should not be below average - Intermediate . To participate in academic programs, reliable knowledge in priority scientific fields is also required.
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Wellington College Summer Academy 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. |
