Wycombe Abbey School Camp
Description of Wycombe Abbey School Camp
- Founded: in 1896
- Location: High Wycombe, UK
- Age of students: 12 to 17 years
- Type of program: joint (mixed)
- Accommodation type: residence (full board)
- English language.
The elite private boarding school Wycombe Abbey School was founded in the suburbs an hour's drive from London in 1896.
As part of the summer program, students at Wycombe Abbey School can choose either a standard language course or a thematic one, that is, where language learning is combined with another activity - English + Tennis or English + Dance and Theater.
What is the camper-to-staff ratio, and how do you ensure adequate supervision and support?
We maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio to ensure personalized attention and supervision. Our trained staff members are available 24/7 to support campers and oversee activities.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Wycombe Abbey School Camp
English Plus Sports and Activity
- Age: 12-17 years old
- Duration: 2 or 4 weeks.
This English course includes 15 language classes (45 minutes each) per week, as well as 6 hours of additional or creative format (computer literacy, theater, music, dance and other cultural activities) + 6 hours of physical activity on a weekly basis. This program is suitable for all categories of students in the school from 8 to 17 years.
English Plus Theater and Dance
- Age: 12-17 years old
- Duration of the program: 2 or 4 weeks.
This program of learning English implies language lessons combined with art forms - dance, music or theatrical skill. On the course, students each week devote 15 lessons of English, and another 12 hours - singing, dancing, acting, and so on.
The program can be received by children even with an initial level of English at the age from 12 to 17 years. In order that teachers can equally pay attention to each student, classes are held in groups of up to 15 people.
English Plus Tennis
- Age: 8-17 years old
- Dates: July 9 - August 6, 2018
- Price: 2700 £ / 2 weeks, 5340 £ / 4 weeks
- Duration of the program: from 2 weeks.
Under this program, for boys aged 8 to 17, boys and girls who study at a summer school will combine English lessons (15 hours a week) with tennis lessons (15 hours). Sports will be conducted under the guidance of experienced coaches, so here children will certainly be able to learn something new.
In addition, the school administration organizes weekly excursions for its students, as well as an evening entertainment program - quizzes, discos and so on.
Global Young Leaders
- Students age: 14-17 years old,
- Duration: 2-4 weeks,
- Minimum level for admission: B2.
The Global Young Leaders Summer Course is a strong preparation for the development of critical thinking and debate. This is an opportunity to communicate with students from all over the world, participate in the World Debate Championship, and learn from the best professionals in their field. Debate is an effective tool for the development of oratorical skills, self-confidence, useful knowledge and outlook, a clearly defined voice, structured logical thinking, communication skills: everything that the best universities in the world require.
In addition, for foreign students, this will be an additional opportunity to practice spoken English and raise it to a really impressive, confident level! So you can quickly overcome the language and cultural barrier, improve fluency and literacy of speech, get rid of the accent, expand your vocabulary.
In the course of the program, students analyze economics, philosophy, politics in a global context - fundamental concepts for the study of world politics and political science, geopolitics.
Students choose an academic topic together with their mentor and express their opinion in a short final essay: including this is an excellent training for an extended essay, a motivation letter for admission to universities.
Additionally, there is a GYL module that introduces students to university life and order in the UK. For example, he trains students to pass an interview with the admissions committee, gives useful recommendations for writing a personal testimonial and application.
Classes are arranged in such a way as to unite students from different countries and cultural backgrounds, different levels of "debate skills". This allows students to learn from each other, to express mutual support.
What is included in the program?
- 30 hours of debate per week,
- 18 hours of analysis of global topics (philosophy, politics, economics),
- 6 thematic seminars on preparation for the university,
- Accommodation (rooms for 1-3 persons with private bathrooms), meals — full board,
- Two full-day excursions (per week),
- Daily entertainment and leisure program,
- All course materials, final report and company certificate at the end.
Accommodation, meals, prices
During the period, students are offered accommodation in dormitories on the school grounds, where the students are accommodated in rooms for 1, 2 or 4 people (boys separate from the girls). Shower rooms and toilets are located on the floors of the residence, and in the rooms each of the guests has everything necessary for comfortable accommodation: a bed, a personal nightstand and a study table, a common wardrobe. The residence has an international, cheerful atmosphere - usually for students to live in such a way that in one room were representatives of different nationalities of the same age.
Meals are organized on a full board, that is, students of the summer language camp receive three meals a day in the cafeteria on the campus of the school. Men try to make the menu balanced and useful, including in the diet of a growing organism a lot of vegetables and fruits. There is also a vegetarian menu available for students in the local dining room, and during the retreats each student receives a packed lunch.
Activities and sports
Activities Wycombe Abbey School Camp
In addition to learning English for students, all conditions are created that help them develop comprehensively. So, on the campus there are necessary grounds for practicing the following sports:
- basketball
- volleyball
- softball
- tennis
- swimming
- aerobics
- badminton and others.
In addition, twice a week for the students there are guided tours for a full day: a sightseeing tour of London, a walk on the River Thames, a visit to the National Gallery, the British Museum, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Parliament building and so on. The program also includes a visit to the world-famous British cities, which are the scientific and student centers of the country and the world - Oxford and Cambridge.
In the evening hours, the students of the summer school will also have something to do: the management of the school regularly organizes its students various quizzes, talent shows, discos, games, various themed parties and much more.
Facilities and equipment at Wycombe Abbey School Camp
The territory of Wycombe Abbey School occupies a rather large area (about 160 acres) and gives its students the opportunity to experience the delights of the suburbs in Britain - from magnificent landscapes to a peaceful atmosphere and fresh air.
The campus of the private school is well equipped and prepared for students: there is a sports complex (which was recently renovated), a 25-meter indoor heated swimming pool, a sports hall, and fitness and dance studios. In addition, the school has a climbing wall, a squash court and popular team games such as football, volleyball, basketball and more. The Wycombe Abbey School also has its own arts center, where there is a stage that gives the opportunity to practice theatrical art.
Admission dates and extra charges
The indicated price includes:
- Passage of the educational program
- Educational materials
- Testing and distribution in groups
- Meals + accommodation
- Certificate of completion
- Program of extracurricular activities
- Outings (2 per week)
- Meeting and seeing off at the airport at the specified hours (from 10 am to 4 pm local time).
Additional paid:
- Air tickets in both directions
- Visa service and consular fee
- Delivery of documents by express mail
Extras:
- Transfer (one way)
- Study materials
- Visa fees
- Flight tickets
- Medical insurance
- Pocket money
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Enroll in the UK school Wycombe Abbey School foreign students who fall into the age category from 12 to 17 years old, as well as having any level of English language - from the beginner to the advanced (advanced).
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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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. |
