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agent brochure 2016

AGENT BROCHURE 2016
JUNIOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ACTIVITY COURSES
IN THE UK AND USA FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS
accredited by
COLLEGE LONDON
Registered Examination Centre
English Courses in the UK
Members of
Courses in the USA
accredited by
Accredited by
Leading by Advancing Standards
With over 20 years of experience and 20 campuses, we offer a very wide portfolio of courses for all ages, backgrounds and needs. You can choose a course in the UK or the US at either
a university campus location or a private boarding school. We combine our English Language courses with a fully planned schedule of cultural excursions, sports and on site activities.
We also offer specialist courses and add-on options, such as art and design, drama, sports coaching and a host of other options for you to choose from.
NEW CAMPUS AND PROGRAM IN BOSTON
ARSENAL EXPANSION!
We are moving our Boston Campus to the new purpose-built CATS
College in a leafy suburb of Braintree. The new campus is a
state-of-the-art learning facility with dormitories and sports
fields on one beautiful site. We are also introducing our new
Leadership Program here which will be focused on general
business and leadership skills.
Due to popular demand, as well as our Arsenal Soccer School at our
York and Cheltenham campuses, we are now offering this course
at our Felsted School campus from July to August. Felsted
School is less than one hour from the legendary Arsenal
football stadium, the tour of which features as the climax of
our Arsenal Soccer School programme.
NEW ACCOMMODATION IN
EDINBURGH
PARENT AND CHILD COURSE
Many parents would like to come with their children to
study English during the summer holidays, where adults
can integrate into the daily local way of life, while their
children are being cared for by our staff. This course is
being run at Malvern St James School in early July and our
Canterbury School of English from mid-August.
This year we are using the perfect combination of The
Edinburgh Academy and new for 2016 accommodation
at the Bainfield residence of Napier University. This
dazzling en-suite residential accommodation is probably
the best Edinburgh has to offer students!
HOT LUNCHES IN BRIGHTON HOMESTAY
NEW ‘PLUS DRAMA’ OPTION IN YORK
All UK Homestay programmes, summer and winter, now include
a hot lunch Monday to Friday.
We are launching a new and exciting PLUS course for wannabe
actors, or anyone who will find this course fulfilling and enjoyable!
This course is run throughout July at Queen Ethelburga’s College,
York, with starting dates every Monday.
NEW YEAR-ROUND CENTRE IN CAMBRIDGE
We are now providing year-round courses for groups at our new Stafford
House School of English in the centre of Cambridge. We can create a
programme of study tailored to the needs and interests of your groups.
We look forward to welcoming your students to
our centres in the UK and USA in 2016!
Ruth Fenton
Director, Stafford House Study Holidays
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STAFFORD HOUSE STUDY HOLIDAYS
WELCOME TO
STAFFORD HOUSE STUDY HOLIDAYS 2016
EXCELLENCE
CHOICE
LOCATIONS
COURSES
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Over 20 great locations across the UK and USA, in some
of the world’s most famous places including Cambridge,
Edinburgh, London, San Francisco and Yale University.
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Choose from boarding schools, colleges or university
campuses, in the city centre, countryside, town, at the
beach or on the waterfront.
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Wide range of courses to choose from including English
Language and Activities, creative Art & Design, Drama,
Film Making, Fashion and Summer Portfolio Preparation
Programme, sports, and academic preparation courses.
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Year-round courses for groups in the UK and USA, as well
as tailor- made courses on request (for example, teacher
training courses and exam preparation courses).
STUDENT
WELFARE
T EACHING
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We provide exceptional student care, with dedicated
student welfare staff at every centre, ensuring that all
students are looked after, safe and happy.
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ur English Language courses in the UK are accredited
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by the British Council and CEA or ACCET in the USA. We
are also founder members of Young Learners English
UK, a group who are dedicated to ensuring excellence
in all aspects of courses, especially in the welfare of
younger students.
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e employ dedicated professional teachers who are
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supported and guided by an experienced academic
management team at Head Office.
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e use our own in-house course books and materials
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that are part of our student-centred communicative
syllabus. This helps to ensure that we meet the needs
and requirements of all of our young students.
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WIDE
RANGE OF
EXCITING
ACTIVITIES
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A variety of fun and exciting activities are organised by
our teachers and activity staff, including sports, arts
and crafts, drama, games, quizzes, talent shows and
discos.
On Classic PLUS courses, groups will also receive
tuition/coaching in their chosen sport or art.
More specialised programmes are also offered, taught
by specialist tutors and/or coaches. They include Art
and Design, Drama, Film Making, Fashion, Summer
Portfolio Preparation Programme, Academic Summer
Courses and Arsenal Soccer School.
ACTIVITIES
EXCURSIONS
VARIETY
OF GREAT
EXCURSIONS
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An exclusive programme of excursions to historical,
cultural and fun destinations is offered, linked to
motivating lessons preparing the students for visits to
many of the country’s most famous landmarks.
Destinations include Cambridge, Canterbury, Windsor,
Brighton, Oxford and London, depending on which
centre students attend.
Further optional excursions (at extra cost) are available,
often unique to each location, and can be booked in
advance. Examples include Disneyworld and Universal
Studios in Florida, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
– The Making of Harry Potter, musicals, Highland
Tours in Scotland, and weekends in London, Paris or
Edinburgh.
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COURSES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & ACTIVITIES
CLASSIC COURSE
INTENSIVE ENGLISH
Age (varies by centre): 9–17 years for groups
12-17 years for individuals (certain centres only)
Duration: 2–4 weeks
English lessons: 20 lessons per week (15 hours)
Location: Most of our centres
Age: 14–17 years (Canterbury: groups and individuals)
14–18 years (Cambridge: groups and individuals)
English lessons: 30 lessons per week (22.5 hours)
Location: Cambridge or Canterbury
Summary
This course includes a full programme of English tuition, supervised excursions, sports
and on-site activities such as arts and crafts, drama and music.
• Maximum class size of 16 students
• 1 full-day plus 1 or 2 half-day excursions per week
• Themed lessons prepare students for excursions
• Full board accommodation, usually residential (homestay option in Brighton,
Canterbury, Edinburgh).
Summary
This course provides more classroom time for students to focus on their English
Language knowledge and skills, with supervised activities and excursions.
• Evening social activities included
• 1 afternoon activity per week
• 1 Full day excursion included per week.
LONDON EXPLORER PROGRAMME
FIRST CERTIFICATE (FCE) PRE-EXAM FINAL PREPARATION
COURSE
Age: 12–17 years (groups only)
English lessons: 20 lessons per week (15 hours)
Location: London Bankside or Bloomsbury
Summary
An exciting way to combine exploring London with an integrated programme of English
Language lessons.
• Maximum class size 16 students
• 15 hours of English lessons
• 3 evening activities per week
• 5 half-day London visits per week.
• 1 full-day excursion per week
• Travelcards included
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Age: 14–18 years (groups and individuals)
Duration: 3 weeks
English lessons: 30 lessons per week (22.5 hours)
Location: Canterbury
Minimum level: Upper-Intermediate
Exam: Optional
Summary
This is a course specially designed for students who have been studying towards the
Cambridge First Certificate Examination (FCE). Students will receive FCE practice
materials, regular assessments and self-study guidance. The exam can be taken during
the final week of the course.
• Evening social activities included
• One afternoon activity per week
• Option to take FCE exam as part of the course - cost £190
Age: 1
0–17 years
Duration: Minimum 2 weeks
English lessons: 20 general English lessons per week
plus 2 exam preparation lessons
Location: All centres in UK
English level: Elementary to Advanced
Summary
The GESE (Graded Examinations in Spoken English)
examinations are an internationally recognised
qualification and are ideal as a motivational end-focus
for students. The supplement includes 2 lessons to help
them understand what to expect during the exam and to
help them with strategies to pass the exam.
The exam can be taken during the final week of the course.
• Lessons may replace some or part of the student’s
daily activities
• All learning materials will be provided and a formal
Trinity College certificate will be issued to successful
candidates.
• Price as a supplement to the Classic course: £65
Please contact us for further information on the
examination content, or visit the Trinity College website.
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CLASSIC PLUS TRINITY COLLEGE
SPOKEN ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS
(GROUPS ONLY)
COURSES
PARENT AND CHILD COURSE
Dates: July 10th to 24th in Malvern
August 14th to 28th in Canterbury
Location: Malvern St James School or Stafford House School of English Canterbury
Lessons per week: 20 lessons (each lesson is 45 minutes)
Accommodation: Residential (in school residence)
Age range of children: 9+ in Malvern, 12+ in Canterbury
For: Individual families or groups of families
The course:
Parent (s) may bring up to 3 children. The children join our classes specially designed for
young learners and the parents join an adult class along with other adult students on our
Standard English course in Canterbury or in closed groups at our Malvern centre. Children
and parents stay in separate accommodation. Both children and parents can join the
excursion programme and children take part in the full on-site activities schedule during
the day and evening.
Many parents would like to come with their children to study English during the summer
holidays and we have two options that offer something quite unique. Both schools are
housed in a safe town environment, where adults can integrate into the daily local way
of life while their children are being cared for by our staff. Both parents and children will
study English at our schools.
The parent(s), outside of lesson time, will be free to plan their own free time by exploring
the local area. The children will be supervised by our staff except Sundays, where they will
join their parents for their own plans off- campus. Both parents and children will be on full
board basis.
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COURSES
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Our Leadership Program is focused on general business and leadership. The base of the course is Business English combined with project work and guest lectures and there is a full
activities and excursion program included.
Location: CATS Academy Boston
Dates: July 10th – August 07th 2016
Age: 14 – 17 years (groups and individuals)
Accommodation: Residential ensuite
Lessons per week: 30 lessons (each lesson is 45 minutes)
The course includes
• Business English classes
• Business Theory classes
• Lectures by guest speakers
• Project work & presentation
• Full social programme
• 1 full-day excursion per week
• 3 half-day excursions per week
• Visits to world famous universities
The curriculum will focus on:
• Writing professional emails
• Practicing phone and conferencing skills
• Giving presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint
• Formal and informal business writing
• Useful language for business meetings and negotiations
• Basic business vocabulary
• Discussing case studies from successful companies
• Working together in a team
• Reviewing business websites and other professional
writing examples using classroom internet access
• Skills for delivering interesting presentations
• Effective writing skills
• Marketing and finance vocabulary
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Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(3 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
YALE UNIVERSITY
FANEUIL HALL
QUINCY MARKET INC. ENTRANCE TO NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
NEW YORK CITY
BOSTON RED SOX FENWAY BASEBALL PARK TOUR
HARVARD UNIVERSITY INC. ENTRANCE TO HARVARD NATURAL MUSEUM
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
SIX FLAGS THEME PARK
BROWN UNIVERSITY
SKYWALK OBSERVATORY
BEACH EXCURSION
NORTH END AND THE FREEDOM TRAIL
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CREATIVE COURSES
In association with our sister organisation, Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA), we are proud to offer
students bespoke courses in Art and Design and in Drama. These specialist courses give students the opportunity to mix
and match different “options” to create a unique and stimulating study holiday. For more information on these courses,
including sample timetables, please visit www.csvpa.com
ART & DESIGN
DRAMA
Age |15 -18 years (groups and individuals)
Duration | 1- 6 weeks
Location | Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts
Lessons | 30 hours per week with professional artists.
Age | 15 -18 years (groups and individuals)
Duration | 2 weeks
Lessons | 35 hours per week with professional actors.
This course does not contain any English language lessons.
This course does not contain any English language lessons.
Ideal for…
• Students interested in Art & Design.
• Students seeking a ‘taster’ of Art & Design education.
Ideal for…
• Students interested in drama or theatre studies.
• Students seeking a ‘taster’ of Drama education.
Summary
• Evening social activities and 1 full-day excursion included per
week.
• This course provides a practical knowledge of a range of
disciplines within Art & Design.
Summary
• Evening social activities and 1 full-day excursion included per week.
• This course introduces a range of different drama techniques in
a fun environment, aiming to improve students’ confidence and
communication skills.
Art & Design
Options
03 Jul 10 Jul
10 Jul 17 Jul
17 Jul 24 Jul
24 Jul 31 Jul
31 Jul 07 Aug
Photography
a
a
a
a
Painting and
Drawing
Jewellery
Graphics &
Illustration
Interior Design
a
a
07 Aug 14 Aug
Drama Options
03 Jul - 17 Jul
a
Musical Theatre
a
a
Acting/Physical
Theatre
a
a
a
a
17 Jul - 31 Jul
31 Jul - 14 Aug
a
a
a
SUMMER PORTFOLIO PREPARATION PROGRAMME
Age | 16+ years IELTS | 4.5+
Duration | 3 weeks
Dates | Sunday 17th July to Saturday 6th August or Sunday 7th August to Saturday 27th August
This 3 week programme is designed for students aged 16 years+ who aspire to enter a top UK Art & Design School and wish to build a digital portfolio.
Students who join this programme will be guaranteed entry onto either our 2-year Extended Diploma accredited by University of the Arts London Awarding
Body or the 1- year Art & Design Foundation Diploma also accredited by UAL awarding body.
Over the 3 weeks all students will develop their skills in:
Fashion | Graphic Design | Illustration | Surface Design | 3D Design | Photography | Moving Image | Drawing
WWW.CSVPA.COM
NEW FOR SUMMER 2016!
FILM MAKING
FASHION
Age | 15-18 years IELTS | 4.5+
Duration | 2 weeks
Dates | 3rd July to 16th July
Age | 15-18 years IELTS | 4.5+
Duration | 2 weeks
Dates | 3rd July to 16th July or 24th July to 6th August
This new 2 week course will acquaint students with the skills and knowledge that will serve as
a perfect starting point for future education and possible careers in the film and TV production
industry. Through field trips, research and practical experimentation, students will be given the
chance to experience CSVPA in a fun and creative environment.
Through a combination of studio work and excursions, this new 2 week fashion course will
introduce students to both the design and promotion side of the industry. Students will take
part in workshops that are aimed at building a basis of creative skill necessary for further
education in the creative arts.
Cinematography | Set design | Editing | Animation | Lighting | Directing | Script writing
Draping | Pattern cutting | Machine sewing | Fashion Illustration | Fashion styling |
Fashion photography and retouching | Editorial design
COURSES
CLASSIC PLUS COURSES
CLASSIC PLUS TENNIS
Age: 9-17 years (groups)
12-17 years (individuals)
Location: Malvern
Coaching: 6 hours per week
Levels of ability: Beginner to Advanced
CLASSIC PLUS FOOTBALL
Location: Malvern
CLASSIC PLUS GOLF
This course comprises 6 hours of golf coaching per week with
a professional PGA-qualified coach. Students will learn about
the key skills involved in the game and will practise, under the
coach’s expert guidance, to improve them.
Location: Oakham
C LASSI C P LUS B ASKE TB ALL
We will provide students with 6 hours per week of tennis
coaching by LTA-Associated Coaches. The training will focus
on all the skills and techniques used in the game.
Students will receive 6 hours per week of professional football
coaching provided by UEFA-qualified coaches. The course
focuses on all the skills and techniques used in the “beautiful
game”.
We will provide students with 12 hours per week of basketball
coaching by accredited coaches. The training will focus on all
the skills and techniques used in the game.
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Location: Canterbury
Students will receive 6 hours of horse riding, horse care and stable
management per week. Students will be taught how to groom horses,
how to keep a horse and its stable clean, and how to use and handle
riding equipment, as well as enjoying outdoor riding sessions within
the safe environment of the riding centre.
Location: Cheltenham
Levels of ability: Elementary (some experience
necessary) to Advanced
CLASSIC PLUS RUGBY
We are proud to be working with Hartpury College to offer coaching in
this classic British sport. The course comprises 10 hours of training
per week, focusing on improving key skills and game play, as well as
a visit to Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.
CLASSIC PLUS ART
These special art classes and workshops will take place at our Malvern
centre, with its excellent facilities and studios. The course may include
painting, drawing, sculpture and design and is open to students of all skill
levels, and whether aiming to study art in the future or just for fun, aims
to be productive and enjoyable. The course is run in a weekly module
format and there will be an exhibition of work produced by the students.
CLASSIC PLUS D R AM A
On this course, you will develop your knowledge of performing arts, maybe
discover a new talent and work as a team towards a small performance at the
end of the week and/or course. This will be a productive and enjoyable course
for wannabe actors, or anyone who will find this course great fun! The course
is run in a weekly module format.
Location: Cheltenham
Levels of ability: Elementary (some experience
necessary) to Advanced
Location: Malvern
Art tuition: 6 hours per week
Duration: 2 weeks
Location: York
Drama tuition: 9 hours per week
English level: Elementary to Advanced
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CLASSIC PLUS HORSE RIDING
SPECIALIST COURSES
ARSENAL SOCCER SCHOOL
This popular course combines Arsenal-approved soccer training with 15 hours per week of English language lessons, based around soccer, using a specialist English for Football
coursebook. For more information on this exciting course, please visit: www.staffordhousesoccer.com
Age: 10–17 years (groups and individuals)
Duration: 2 weeks
Course dates: Cheltenham 03 July - 31 July; Felsted 10 July - 07 August; York 03 July - 17-July.
Location: Cheltenham (boys only), Felsted (boys only) and York (boys only)
Lessons: 15 hours of English lessons per week based around soccer.
Coaching: 20 hours of soccer coaching per week
Summary
A unique programme delivered using Arsenal Soccer Schools’ teaching philosophy.
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE
Day
09.30-12.00
12.15-13.45
14.00-17.30
17.30-18.30
18.30-20.30
Mon
Coaching
Lunch
Placement test
Dinner
Skills challenge 1
Tue
Coaching
Lunch
English lessons
Dinner
Diet and nutrition
Wed
Coaching
Lunch
English lessons
Dinner
Psychology
Thu
Coaching
Lunch
English lessons
Dinner
Skills challenge 2
Lunch
English lessons
Fri
Coaching
Dinner
Disco
Sat
Full-day excursion to London & Emirates Stadium
Dinner
Film Night
• Excursion to Emirates Stadium in London (full-day from Felsted and Cheltenham, with overnight stay from
York).
Sun
Optional excursion or on-site activities
Dinner
Games Night
Mon
Coaching
Lunch
English lessons
Dinner
Skills challenge 3
• Free kit pack with Arsenal Soccer School shirt, shorts and socks included.
Tue
Coaching
Lunch
English lessons
Dinner
Team tactics and formations
Wed
Coaching
Lunch
English lessons
Dinner
What makes a great player
Thu
Coaching
Lunch
English lessons
Dinner
Skills challenge 4
Fri
Coaching
Lunch
English lessons
Dinner
Disco
Sat
Coaching
Lunch
English lessons
Dinner
Film Night
Sun
Departure
The programme includes soccer seminars about subjects such as diet and nutrition, psychology, team
tactics / formations and what makes a great player.
This course is open to fans of all clubs and students of all abilities. All coaches are UEFA qualified and
trained by Arsenal Soccer Schools.
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PLAY THE ARSENAL WAY
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THE LANGUAGE COURSE
• Tuition will focus on spoken communication and will be based on a syllabus especially designed for those with an interest in soccer.
• A dedicated coursebook will be used specially designed for those wishing to communicate with players, coaching staff, journalists, agents and fans.
• Lessons will cover vocabulary for use on the pitch and in commentaries.
• In additional to formal language input the course will involve pair and group work as well as role plays and opportunities to use the language practically.
THE COACHING COURSE
• This programme gives students an opportunity to improve their soccer skills under the guidance of specialist Arsenal football coaches.
• Coaching sessions are carried out in small groups and aim to develop the players in the tried and tested “Arsenal Way”
• Physical skills will include: passing and moving, speed agility and quickness, shooting and heading and attack and defence.
• Teamwork skills will also be developed with areas such as communication, spatial awareness, movement and vision and adaptability and cover.
THE TRAINING METHODOLOGY COURSE
• A series of seminars will allow students to develop extensive knowledge of areas surrounding the game.
• Topics such as diet and nutrition, team tactics and formations, psychology and What Makes A Great Player will be explored
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UK LOCATIONS
EDINBURGH
LONDON
Bankside
Bloomsbury
Uxbridge
YORK
OAKHAM
CHELTENHAM
MALVERN
CAMBRIDGE
CATS College
CSVPA
FELSTED
CANTERBURY
BRIGHTON
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IPSWICH
CAMBRIDGE
EDINBURGH
THE EDINBURGH ACADEMY
LONDON
CATS COLLEGE
CAMBRIDGE
CATS COLLEGE
FELSTED
FELSTED SCHOOL
LONDON
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY
CANTERBURY
CSVPA
CATS COLLEGE
IPSWICH
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
SUFFOLK
MALVERN
MALVERN ST JAMES
SCHOOL
OAKHAM
OAKHAM SCHOOL
CHELTENHAM
HARTPURY COLLEGE
LONDON
LONDON SCHOOL
OF ECONOMICS
YORK
QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S
COLLEGE
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BRIGHTON
STAFFORD HOUSE
SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
UK COURSEFINDER
KEY TO ICONS
Type of Location
Centre type
Classic Plus
CITY
SCHOOL OR
COLLEGE
ART & DESIGN
COUNTRY
UNIVERSITY
FOOTBALL
TOWN
GOLF
COAST
HORSE
RIDING
RUGBY
TENNIS
BASKETBALL
DRAMA
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Accommodation
HF
Excursions
HOMESTAY
AVAILABLE
CAMBRIDGE
EN-SUITE
AVAILABLE
OXFORD
LONDON
Classic Course
(Groups)
Classic Course
(Individuals)
Classic PLUS
Intensive Courses
Specialist Courses
LONDON BANKSIDE
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London Explorer
12-17
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LONDON BLOOMSBURY
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—
—
London Explorer
12-17
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LONDON UXBRIDGE
10-17
14-17
—
—
—
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BRIGHTON 12-17
—
—
—
—
CAMBRIDGE CATS
12-17
14-17
—
Intensive English
14-18
—
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—
—
—
Art & Design/Drama
15-18
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CANTERBURY
12-17
14-17
CHELTENHAM
9-17
12-17
10-17 (Residential)
12-17 (Homestay)
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—
—
—
FELSTED
9-17
12-17
—
—
Arsenal Soccer School
10-17
IPSWICH
10-17
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—
—
—
MALVERN
9-17
12-17
—
Parent & Child
9+
—
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OAKHAM
10-17
12-17
—
—
—
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YORK
9-17
12-17
—
10-17
Locations
CAMBRIDGE CSVPA
EDINBURGH
Type of
Location
Centre
Type
Intensive English
14-17
First Certificate 14-17
Parent & Child 12+
Accommodation
Excursions
Available
HF
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HF
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10-17
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HF
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COURSEFINDER
US LOCATIONS
BOSTON
NEW HAVEN (YALE)
NEW YORK
SAN FRANCISCO
WASHINGTON, D.C.
LOS ANGELES
SAN DIEGO
MIAMI
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FORT LAUDERDALE
CATS ACADEMY
MIAMI
FLORIDA
FORT LAUDERDALE
NEW YORK
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY
MANHATTAN COLLEGE
SAN FRANCISCO
WASHINGTON, D.C.
UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
GEORGETOWN
UNIVERSITY
BOSTON
LOS ANGELES
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
UNIVERSITY
SAN DIEGO
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
NEW HAVEN
YALE UNIVERSITY
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US COURSEFINDER
KEY TO ICONS
Type of Location
Centre type
CITY
SCHOOL OR
COLLEGE
COUNTRY
UNIVERSITY
TOWN
COURSEFINDER
Accommodation
Locations
EN-SUITE
Su
SUITE- STYLE
BOSTON
CATS Academy
HOTEL
FLORIDA
Fort Lauderdale
COAST
LOS ANGELES
Loyola Marymount
University
MIAMI
St. Thomas University
NEW YORK
Manhattan College
SAN DIEGO
University of San Diego
SAN FRANCISCO
University of California at
Berkeley
WASHINGTON DC
Georgetown University
YALE UNIVERSITY
New Haven
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Type of
Location
Centre
Type
Classic
Course
(Groups)
Classic
Course
(Individuals)
Specialist
Course
(Groups and
Individuals)
9-17
12-17
Leadership
Program
14-17
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14-18
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13-17
14-17
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Su
50
13-17
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Su
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13-17
14-17
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Su
52
13-17
14-17
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Su
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13-17
14-17
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13-17
14-17
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13-17
14-17
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Accommodation
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DISCOVER
LONDON
London Explorer Programme
Bankside House is the largest residence of the London School of Economics. It is located just south of the river Thames, next to the London Eye, the Tate Gallery of Modern Art and
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
• Other attractions such as Covent Garden, the West End, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral are all within 10 minutes’ journey.
• The London Explorer Programme includes, each week: one full-day excursion (by coach), 5 sightseeing tours around London (on foot or by tube), 3 evening activities, and travelcards.
Duration
2–4 weeks
Ages
12–17 years (groups only)
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
BRIGHTON
CAMBRIDGE
OXFORD
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
CANTERBURY
THORPE PARK
WINDSOR
VARIOUS ATTRACTIONS IN LONDON
Accommodation
Residential, with en-suite accommodation in 2, 3 or 4-bed rooms, each
with a shower and WC.
Group leaders are accommodated in single rooms with a shared ensuite
bathroom (1 bathroom per 2 group leaders).
Other facilities include a games room and a bar area.
A coin-operated laundry facility is also available.
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LONDON BANKSIDE
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS: BANKSIDE HOUSE
Central London Zone 1
LONDON BLOOMSBURY
CATS COLLEGE
Central London Zone 1
London Explorer Programme | Also offers year-round courses for groups
CATS College London is a modern, well-equipped boarding school located in the heart of Central London in the district of Bloomsbury.
• The school was fully refurbished in 2011 and boasts some of the finest teaching facilities in the capital city, whilst being within easy reach of all of the exciting attractions London has
to offer.
• The West End, including Oxford Street and Covent Garden, as well as other top attractions such as the British Museum, are all within 10 minutes’ walk from the school.
• The London Explorer Programme includes, each week: one full-day excursion (by coach), 5 sightseeing tours around London (on foot or by tube), 3 evening activities, and travelcards.
Ages: 12–17 years (groups only)
Duration:
2–4 weeks
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
CAMBRIDGE
OXFORD
BRIGHTON
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
CANTERBURY
THORPE PARK
WINDSOR
VARIOUS ATTRACTIONS IN
LONDON
Accommodation
Excellent en-suite accommodation is offered in two locations:
Premier House (single and twin en-suite) within steps of the College,
and Piccadilly Court (single en-suite), a short tube journey. Both
options are modern and well equipped, with communal areas and
coin operated laundry facilities.
All meals will be taken in the College canteen.
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LONDON UXBRIDGE
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY
Classic Course
Brunel University occupies a modern and spacious campus, 15 minutes’ walk from the lively town of Uxbridge, West London.
• The campus has some of the finest sports facilities in the country – which often host world-class athletes, including the Jamaican running team.
• All classrooms, leisure facilities and accommodation are of a very high standard.
• As well as a range of on-campus amenities, students benefit from their proximity to Central London, with all the major attractions being easily accessible by tube
Duration
2–4 weeks
Ages
14–17 years (individuals)
10–17 years (groups)
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(2 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
OXFORD
LONDON
CAMBRIDGE
BRIGHTON
WINDSOR
CANTERBURY
BATH
THE BRITISH MUSEUM
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
LONDON SCIENCE
MUSEUM
WINDSOR CASTLE
TATE MODERN ART
GALLERY
VARIOUS ATTRACTIONS
IN LONDON
THORPE PARK
NATURAL HISTORY
MUSEUM
Sports facilities
Sports hall, sports fields, tennis courts
Accommodation
Residential, with single en-suite rooms furnished to a high standard.
Coin-operated laundry facilities are available on site.
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DISCOVER
THE UK
BRIGHTON
STAFFORD HOUSE SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
Classic Course | Also offers year-round courses for groups
Stafford House School of English Brighton is in a fantastic location just ten minutes’ walk from the city centre and two minutes from the beach.
• Brighton is a fashionable and cosmopolitan city, only an hour from London
• Located on England’s south coast. Featuring a huge range of shops, restaurants, history and culture, as well as its busy beaches and exciting seafront
• The city is one of the most popular destinations in the UK.
Duration:
2–4 weeks
Ages: 12–17 years (groups)
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(1 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
LONDON
LEWES CASTLE
CAMBRIDGE
OXFORD
ARUNDEL CASTLE
CANTERBURY
PORTSMOUTH
NEWHAVEN FORT
THORPE PARK
WINDSOR
Sports facilities
Use of local sports hall and swimming pool
Accommodation - Homestay only
Our Brighton centre offers homestay accommodation in shared
rooms, offering the chance to live as part of an English family
and to speak English outside of the classroom. Hot lunches are
provided Mon-Fri by a local restaurant, all other meals are provided
by the host family.
IMPORTANT: English classes in our Brighton centre are taught in
the afternoon.
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CAMBRIDGE
CATS COLLEGE
Classic Course | Intensive English
CATS College Cambridge is a leading sixth form college located on a brand new campus within walking distance of the heart of the academic city of Cambridge. The world famous
Colleges of King’s and Trinity are only a short walk away along the peaceful banks of the River Cam.
• The new location offers an all in one, modern, dynamic campus that is fully self-contained with single, en-suite residential accommodation all on-site.
• Our Cambridge centre offers two English language options: Classic Course and Intensive English which can be combined with our specialist Art & Design and Drama programmes
offered at CSVPA.
Duration
1–6 weeks
Ages
12–17 years (Classic: groups)
14–17 years (Classic: individuals)
14–18 years (Intensive)
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(1 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
LONDON
PETERBOROUGH
WINDSOR
CANTERBURY
BURY ST EDMUNDS
OXFORD
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
STAMFORD
THORPE PARK
LONDON
WARWICK CASTLE
Sports facilities
Accommodation
There are two residences, both with single ensuite accommodation.
Elizabeth House premium residence is on campus. Varsity House is a
ten minute walk away.
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Art & Design | Drama | Summer Portfolio Preparation Programme | Film Making | Fashion
Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts is situated in the heart of the city of Cambridge, one of the greatest and most famous centres of learning in the world.
• This specialist visual and performing arts school offers courses for students looking to combine creative disciplines with activities using the school’s excellent facilities.
ART & DESIGN Duration: 1-6 weeks Age: 15-18 years
PHOTOGRAPHY | PAINTING & DRAWING | JEWELLERY | INTERIOR DESIGN |
GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION
DRAMA
Duration: 2 weeks Age: 15-18
MUSICAL THEATRE | ACTING AND PHYSICAL THEATRE
PORTFOLIO PREPARATION PROGRAMME
Duration: 3 weeks Age: 16+ years
FASHION | GRAPHIC DESIGN | ILLUSTRATION | SURFACE DESIGN | 3D DESIGN |
PHOTOGRAPHY | MOVING IMAGE | DRAWING
Duration: 2 weeks Age: 15-18 years
FILM MAKING
CINEMATOGRAPHY | SET DESIGN | EDITING | ANIMATION | LIGHTING | DIRECTING |
SCRIPT WRITING
Duration: 2 weeks Age: 15-18 years
FASHION
DRAPING | PATTERN CUTTING | MACHINE SEWING | FASHION ILLUSTRATION | FASHION
STYLING | FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY AND RETOUCHING | EDITORIAL DESIGN
All courses are open to groups and individuals
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
LONDON
CANTERBURY
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
WINDSOR
OXFORD
THORPE PARK
LONDON
WARWICK CASTLE
Accommodation
Students are accommodated in single ensuite rooms. It is a 15 minute walk
to CSVPA where all meals are served and lessons taken.
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* Please consult separate leaflet for dates of each option.
CAMBRIDGE
CSVPA
CANTERBURY
Classic Course | Intensive English | Classic Plus Basketball | First Certificate (FCE) | Pre-Exam Final Preparation Course | Parent and Child
Canterbury is an historic university city, close to the beaches of the south coast and within easy reach of London. Fun to explore and easy to walk around, Canterbury is a safe and
comfortable place to study.
• Choice of residential or homestay accommodation
Duration
2–10 weeks
Ages
14–17 years (FCE: groups and individuals)
12+ years (Parent and Child course)
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(1 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
WINDSOR
LONDON
LEEDS CASTLE
BRIGHTON
DOVER CASTLE
OXFORD
CAMBRIDGE
CHATHAM HISTORIC
DOCKYARD
THORPE PARK
LONDON
Sports facilities
Accommodation
Full-board Residential and Homestay* options. Homestay
accommodation is in shared rooms. Residential rooms have 1-4 beds.
There are laundry facilities in the residences. Students have a hot lunch
and hot dinner in the school canteen Mon-Fri (host families provide
weekend meals for homestay students).
*Maximum stay in Homestay, for students aged under 16, is 27 nights.
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TM
Classic Course | Arsenal Soccer School | Classic Plus Rugby | Classic Plus Horse Riding
Hartpury College, part of the University of West England, is set in the beautiful rolling hills of the Cotswold countryside.
• The College has impressive facilities including an Olympic-standard equestrian centre, a sports hall, astroturf pitches and sports fields.
• The College is close to the spa town of Cheltenham and the historic city of Gloucester.
Duration:
2–4 weeks (Classic)
2 weeks (Arsenal)
Ages: 9–17 years (Classic: groups)
9–17 years (Classic Plus)
10–17 years (Arsenal: groups & individuals)
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(2 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
LONDON
CHELTENHAM
ALTON TOWERS
OXFORD
WORCESTER
BATH
CARDIFF
GLOUCESTER
LONDON
LONDON & EMIRATES
STADIUM TOUR
MALVERN
CARDIFF
HEREFORD
SALISBURY & STONEHENGE
CARDIFF & MILLENNIUM
STADIUM TOUR
STRATFORD-UPONAVON
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
ALL COURSES
ARSENAL SOCCER SCHOOL ONLY
WARWICK CASTLE
CLASSIC PLUS RUGBY ONLY
RUGBY & ARSENAL
On-site sports facilities
Sports fields, sports hall, tennis courts
Accommodation
Residential, with single en-suite rooms on campus, set in landscaped grounds.
The rooms are divided into accommodation blocks of 16 to 20 bedrooms with
two small common rooms per block. There are coin-operated laundry facilities
on-site.
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CHELTENHAM
HARTPURY COLLEGE
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
THE EDINBURGH ACADEMY
Classic Course
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is an ancient city with glorious views of the sea and hills and endless medieval alleyways and Georgian streets to explore.
• Its many famous tourist attractions include the Royal Mile, the medieval Old Town (overlooked by the famous castle), Holyrood Palace and many excellent museums.
• Edinburgh is also a fantastic shopping centre with the range of cafés and restaurants you would expect from a major international city.
• Central Edinburgh location with choice of brand new residential accommodation or homestay
Students opting for residential accommodation are housed in Bainfield accommodation, in flats located in the heart of the city centre.
Duration
2–4 weeks
Ages
10–17 years (Residential, groups)
12–17 years (Homestay, groups)
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(1 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
LOCH LOMOND AND
STIRLING
ST ANDREWS
ALNWICK CASTLE
DUNFERMLINE
LOCH NESS
NORTH
BERWICK
HIGHLAND TOUR WEEKEND
GLASGOW
PITLOCHRY & BLAIR CASTLE
YORK
Sports facilities
Sports hall on site, tennis courts and sports fields nearby
Accommodation
Residential accommodation in Napier University’s Bainfield single en suite
accommodation arranged in apartments with a kitchen/common room area.
The accommodation is a short bus ride from the school.
Students can also opt for Homestay accommodation – hot lunch is provided
Mon-Fri and dinner twice per week at the school. All other meals are provided
by the host families. Host families are on a direct bus route to the school.
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Bus passes are provided for all students.
TM
Classic Course | Arsenal Soccer School
Felsted is a picturesque village in the countryside, midway between London and Cambridge.
• Felsted School has a fine tradition and reputation for academic and sporting excellence – Oliver Cromwell’s son is amongst its past pupils.
• It is a beautiful campus, with its Tudor origins, 19th century expansion and recent modern developments.
Duration:
2–4 weeks
2 weeks (Arsenal)
10–17 years (Arsenal: groups and individuals)
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(2 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
LONDON
CAMBRIDGE
OXFORD
CANTERBURY
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
WINDSOR
BRIGHTON
GREENWICH
THORPE PARK
LONDON & EMIRATES
STADIUM TOUR
BURY ST EDMUNDS
LONDON
IPSWICH
CAMBRIDGE
COLCHESTER
ALL COURSES
Indoor swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, sports fields
Accommodation
Residential, in small boarding houses located around the campus.
Rooms are mostly single, with some twin rooms and small
dormitories, with shared bathroom facilities. Each house has
a common room with television and a small kitchen. There is a
weekly laundry service.
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FELSTED
FELSTED SCHOOL
IPSWICH
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SUFFOLK
Classic Course
Established in 2007, University Campus Suffolk offers an attractive waterfront location just a 15-minute walk from the town centre. Ipswich is a metropolitan town with many shops,
restaurants and cafés. London and Cambridge can easily be reached from Ipswich.
• The Waterfront Building, located in the heart of the bustling Ipswich Waterfront, opened in 2008, boasting a high quality, modern teaching facility with state of the art AV equipment in
every classroom.
• Students can socialise in the UCS Union café, Theta, which looks out onto the Waterfront, where they can enjoy the cosmopolitan mix of arts facilities, cafés, restaurants and open
social spaces.
Duration
2–4 weeks
Ages
10–17 years (groups only)
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(1 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
LONDON
BURY ST EDMUNDS
GREENWICH
CAMBRIDGE
COLCHESTER
LONDON
CANTERBURY
NORWICH
OXFORD
THORPE PARK
WINDSOR
Sports facilities
Sports hall and outdoor sports pitches nearby. Use of local swimming
pool
Accommodation
Excellent residential student accommodation, furnished to a high
standard and located on campus. Rooms are single en-suite with
communal social areas including a common room and TV lounge and
kitchen. There are coin-operated laundry facilities on site.
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Classic Course | Classic Plus Tennis | Classic Plus Football | Classic Plus Art | Parent and Child
Malvern St James is a leading private boarding school located in the centre of the historic spa town of Malvern in Worcestershire, near to Oxford and Bath.
• Surrounded by the Cotswolds and rolling Malvern Hills, famous for its healing waters, the town has been popular with visitors for hundreds of years.
• Visitors can experience a town of beautiful Georgian architecture with an array of shops, cafés, restaurants, cinemas and theatres, as well as a traditionally British atmosphere.
Duration
2–4 weeks
Ages
9+ years (Parent and Child course)
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(2 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
LONDON
GLOUCESTER
ALTON TOWERS
OXFORD
STRATFORD-UPONAVON
WARWICK CASTLE
CARDIFF
BATH
CHELTENHAM
LONDON
WORCESTER
THE BLACK COUNTRY
MUSEUM
HEREFORD
BIRMINGHAM
Sports hall, sports fields, tennis courts, indoor swimming pool
Accommodation
Student accommodation is residential and located in various buildings
around the school campus. There is a mixture of single and twin
rooms and small dormitories, with communal social areas and shared
bathrooms. There are also laundry facilities on-site.
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MALVERN
MALVERN ST JAMES SCHOOL
OAKHAM
OAKHAM SCHOOL
Classic Course | Classic Plus Golf
Founded in 1584, Oakham School has established a reputation for academic and sporting excellence.
• The school buildings are located in very attractive surroundings around the town centre.
• Oakham itself is a beautiful market town in the countryside, near Cambridge and close to a fantastic reservoir for watersports.
Duration:
2–4 weeks
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(2 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
LONDON
RUTLAND WATER PARK
ALTON TOWERS
CAMBRIDGE
PETERBOROUGH
LONDON
STRATFORD-UPONAVON
NOTTINGHAM
OXFORD
STAMFORD
WARWICK CASTLE
LEICESTER
Indoor swimming pool, sports hall, sports fields, tennis courts
Accommodation
Residential, in school boarding houses. Most rooms are twin rooms and
all are of an excellent standard. Each house has a cosy common room
with television. There are shared bathroom facilities. There are also
laundry facilities on-site.
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TM
Classic Course | Arsenal Soccer School | Classic Plus Drama
Queen Ethelburga’s College is one of the finest and best known private boarding schools in the UK, furnished and equipped to a very high standard.
• The school has a variety of recreational activities and facilities, including a superb new indoor games centre containing iPads, Xboxes, PlayStations, over 3000 computer games and DVDs.
• The campus covers over 100 acres and includes a walled ‘secret’ garden and excellent sports facilities.
• It is near to York, a beautiful medieval city which is full of attractions and sites of interest.
Duration:
2–4 weeks (Classic)
2 weeks (Arsenal)
10–17 years (Arsenal: groups and individuals)
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(2 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
LIVERPOOL
YORK
ALTON TOWERS
MANCHESTER
LEEDS
BEAMISH “LIVING MUSEUM”
LONDON & EMIRATES
STADIUM TOUR
YORK & THE YORK DUNGEONS
KNARESBOROUGH
EDINBURGH
LIVERPOOL
MANCHESTER
NEWCASTLE
HARROGATE
SCARBOROUGH
THE LAKE DISTRICT
WHITBY
ALL COURSES
Swimming pool, sports hall, sports fields, tennis courts
Accommodation
Residential, in recently refurbished bedrooms, usually with four or six beds
in each room. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, TV and telephone.
There are cosy lounges on each floor with television, as well as wellequipped kitchens. There is a weekly laundry service.
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YORK
QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S COLLEGE
DISCOVER
AMERICA
ACADEMY
BOSTON
Classic Course | Leadership Program
New CATS campus with all-inclusive facilities, including dormitories and athletic fields on one beautiful site is situated in a leafy suburb of Braintree. Located 10 miles from downtown
Boston and 10 miles from the beach!
• Birthplace and residence of two American Presidents! One of the Top 10 “Best Places to Live in Massachusetts” according to Movoto!
Ages
9-17 Years (classic: groups)
12-17 Years (classic: individuals)
14-17 Years (Leadership Program)
Duration
1–3 weeks
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY*
(3 per week)
FULL-DAY
(optional)
CAPE COD
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK CITY
SIX FLAGS THEME PARK
BEACH TRIP
YALE UNIVERSITY
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
NEWPORT, RHODE
ISLAND
BROWN UNIVERSITY
OUTLET SHOPPING
QUINCY MARKET
FREEDOM TRAIL
CAPE COD
SIX FLAGS THEME
PARK
*LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WILL HAVE DIFFERENT HALF-DAY EXCURSIONS – SEE PAGE 13
CLASSIC COURSE ONLY
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME ONLY
ALL COURSES
2 fitness areas, 2 art studios, a theatre room, a yoga/dance studio, basketball
court
Accommodation
Students are housed in brand new, modern, air-conditioned dormitory
buildings with single en-suite bedrooms on campus. Common rooms,
laundry facilities and Wi-Fi internet access are available.
*LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WILL HAVE DIFFERENT HALF-DAY EXCURSIONS – SEE PAGE 13
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BOSTON
CATS ACADEMY
FLORIDA
FORT LAUDERDALE
Classic Course | Also offers year-round courses for groups
Fort Lauderdale is a dynamic and beautiful city, just 40 minutes from Miami. It has one of the finest beaches in the USA, with palm trees and golden sand.
• The city is the yachting capital of the USA and is also known as the “Venice of America.”
• Our school is in an excellent city centre location, just a few blocks from Las Olas Boulevard, and only a few minutes’ drive from the beach.
• Students will enjoy an exciting programme of excursions to world famous attractions including an Orlando amusement park, Miami city and Miami South Beach.
• Airport transfer included.
Duration:
2– 8 weeks
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
(1 per week)
HALF-DAY
(2 per week)
NASA
MIAMI SOUTH BEACH
ORLANDO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
(ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE)
THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK
KEY WEST
SAWGRASS MILLS MALL
PALM BEACH
CANAL CRUISE
MIAMI - LINCOLN
Sports facilities
Swimming pool on-site, tennis courts and outside sports pitches
nearby
Accommodation
Students are housed in high-quality triple occupancy en-suite rooms
in a 4 star hotel. Breakfast and dinner are at the hotel, while lunch is
at the school canteen. A private shuttle bus is provided to/from the
school/hotel.
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LOS ANGELES
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Classic Course
Set on a hilltop overlooking Marina del Rey and the Los Angeles skyline, Loyola Marymount University enjoys a comfortable coastal climate.
• LMU is located in a safe and quiet residential area approximately 10 minutes from LAX Airport and offers superb facilities.
Duration
1–3 weeks
Ages
1
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
HALF-DAY
DISNEYLAND
BEVERLY HILLS
SAN DIEGO
SURFING AT VENICE BEACH
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
DODGERS
BASEBALL GAME
Sports hall, sports fields, basketball courts
Accommodation
Students are housed in one of the University’s dormitories on campus.
The accommodation is arranged in suites, with two twin bedrooms and
one bathroom per suite.
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MIAMI
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY
Classic Course
Located in a residential area of Miami, St. Thomas University is a prestigious, private university with a reputation for academic excellence.
• The spacious campus offers beautiful sports and athletic fields, a swimming pool and an evening activities lounge.
• Students will enjoy an exciting programme of excursions to world famous attractions including an Orlando amusement park and Miami South Beach.
Duration:
1– 6 weeks
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
HALF-DAY
(1 per week)
(2 per week)
NASA
MIAMI SOUTH BEACH
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
FORT LAUDERDALE
KEY WEST
THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK
PALM BEACH
CANAL CRUISE
MIAMI - LINCOLN
SAWGRASS MILLS MALLROAD
Sports facilities
Sports fields, swimming pool
Accommodation
Students are housed in modern, air-conditioned university
residences on campus. The accommodation is arranged in suites,
usually with two twin bedrooms, one bathroom and one separate
WC per suite.
Common rooms, laundry facilities and Wi-Fi internet access are
available.
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Classic Course
Located on a well-equipped campus in a quiet, pleasant New York suburb minutes away from the educational, financial, social and cultural centre of the world, our New York centre
offers a great location from which to explore the rest of the city.
• Safe and secure campus with easy access to Central Manhattan by subway
• Good quality accommodation
• Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi across the campus
• Excellent on-site facilities
• Rich programme including all the sights of New York
• On-site sports facilities
Ages
1
Duration
1– 4 weeks
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
HALF-DAY
CONEY ISLAND
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
BOSTON
TIMES SQUARE
STATUE OF LIBERTY AND CENTRAL
PARK
Accommodation
Students are housed in shared, mostly twin rooms, with ample shared
bathroom facilities
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NEW YORK
MANHATTAN COLLEGE
SAN DIEGO
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
Classic Course
This exciting centre is based at The University of San Diego, which has a 60 year history of providing excellent education in California’s second city.
• With year-round mild weather and beautiful sandy beaches, San Diego is an ideal location for students seeking an enjoyable study holiday in the sun.
• As California’s second biggest city, only 2 hours from LA, it also offers a wide choice of activities and excursions, as well as shopping, dining and entertainment options.
Duration:
1–3 weeks
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
HALF-DAY
LOS ANGELES
SAN DIEGO ZOO
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR
CORONADO BEACH
AQUATICA WATER PARK
SURFING AT PACIFIC BEACH
3-day trip over the weekend of July 29-31, 2016, will include trip
to Disneyland, Beverly Hills, Hollywood.
Swimming pool, sports hall, sports fields, basketball courts
Accommodation
Students are housed in one of the University’s dormitories on
campus. The accommodation is arranged in suites, with two twin
bedrooms and one bathroom per suite.
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SAN FRANCISCO
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
Classic Course
This prestigious University, founded in 1868, is located on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay with spectacular views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
• The campus occupies over 1,200 tranquil wooded acres.
• Renowned for its natural beauty, entrepreneurialism and diversity, there is no better place to live, study and have fun than the San Francisco Bay area.
Duration
1–3 weeks
Ages
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
HALF-DAY
SANTA CRUZ
ALCATRAZ
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
SIX FLAGS AMUSEMENT PARK
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
Swimming pool, sports hall, sports fields, basketball courts
Accommodation
University accommodation in well-presented twin or triple rooms, in
dormitories consisting of 3 bedrooms plus a lounge/living area. There
are ample shared bathroom facilities.
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WASHINGTON D.C.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Classic Course
Georgetown University is a prestigious university situated in the historic Georgetown area of Washington D.C.
• Beautiful campus covering over 100 acres
• Safe, secure, accommodation on campus
• Easy access to the city centre by public transport
• Maximum of 10 students per class
Duration:
1–3 weeks
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
HALF-DAY
PHILADELPHIA
WASHINGTON DC
BALTIMORE
ROOSEVELT ISLAND
REHOBOTH BEACH
MT. VERNON
NEW YORK CITY (OVERNIGHT TRIP)
Swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts
Accommodation
Students are housed in twin rooms with ample shared bathrooms of
one to four or five students.
The accommodation also contains common rooms with kitchen
facilities and televisions.
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Classic Course
This centre is based at one of America’s most well-known universities. Founded in 1701, Yale University’s 260 acre campus offers a peaceful, prestigious and well-equipped
environment for study. New Haven is a bustling city and important cultural centre, providing students with the ideal location for their study holiday.
Duration
2–3 weeks
Ages
Sample Excursions
FULL-DAY
HALF-DAY
NEW YORK
BOWLING
BOSTON
BROWNSTONE AMUSEMENT PARK
SIX FLAGS AMUSEMENT PARK
MYSTIC SEAPORT & AQUARIUM
Sports hall, sports fields, basketball courts
Accommodation
Residential accommodation in one of the colleges of Yale University,
housing single and twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities and cosy
communal areas.
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NEW HAVEN
YALE UNIVERSITY
YEAR-ROUND ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ACTIVITIES
Brighton | Cambridge | Canterbury | London | Boston | Fort Lauderdale
We can provide a programme of study tailored to the needs and interests of each group. We offer our Classic Course throughout the year but can also provide tailor-made courses with
lessons prepared to suit your academic requirements. For example, special groups such as ‘PON’ and preparation for Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE & CPE Examinations and Trinity GESE. These
courses are globally-recognised by schools, colleges, universities and businesses.
Alongside the academic part of the course, we provide a cultural programme to include enjoyable activities during the day and evening, and excursions to places of cultural interest.
Minimum age: 12
Brighton is a fashionable and cosmopolitan city, only an
hour from London, located on England’s south coast.
Featuring a huge range of shops, restaurants, history and
culture, as well as its busy beaches and exciting seafront,
the city is one of the most popular destinations in the UK.
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Ideally located school, only 5 minutes to the sea
A modern learning environment
All classrooms in the main building have interactive
whiteboards
Bus pass included
Evening meals with host family–time to practise your
English
Full day excursion to London, only 50 minutes by train
Orientation tour of Brighton
Afternoon visits can include the Pavilion and Arundel
Castle
Accommodation type: Homestay
SAMPLE WEEKLY PROGRAMME
MORNING
SUNDAY
LUNCH
AFTERNOON
Arrival in UK and transfer to Brighton and host families
DINNER
EVENING
With family
Free evening
MONDAY
Placement Test
and induction
Hot lunch
Orientation tour
With family
Free evening
TUESDAY
English tuition
(3 hours)
Hot lunch
Sports afternoon
With family
Social evening
WEDNESDAY
English tuition
(3 hours)
Hot lunch
Half-day excursion
to Lewes
With family
Free evening
THURSDAY
English tuition
(3 hours)
Hot lunch
Sports afternoon
With family
Social evening
FRIDAY
English tuition
(3 hours)
Hot lunch
Local visit, e.g.
Brighton Pavilion
With family
Free evening
With family
Free evening
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Full day excursion to London with packed lunch
Students Depart
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BRIGHTON
CAMBRIDGE
Minimum age: 14
MORNING
SUNDAY
LUNCH
AFTERNOON
Arrival in UK and transfer to Canterbury and host families
DINNER
EVENING
With family
Free evening
School canteen
Guided walking tour of
Cambridge
School canteen
Free evening
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Project work
(2 hours)
School canteen
Social evening
WEDNESDAY
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Half-day excursion to
Peterborough
School canteen
Free evening
THURSDAY
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Project work
(2 hours)
School canteen
Social evening
FRIDAY
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Free afternoon
School canteen
Free evening
With family
Free evening
MONDAY
Placement Test
and induction
TUESDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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Students Depart
Cambridge has the edge when it comes to beauty,
history and culture. This elegant yet compact city boasts
spectacular architecture in the shape of colleges, chapels,
churches and courtyards combined with green parks, wide
open spaces and the River Cam, which winds through its
heart.
The school is ideally situated in the centre of historic
Cambridge, located next to St Johns College and the
Round Church:
• A modern learning environment
• All classrooms have interactive whiteboards
• Bus pass included
• Full day excursion to London
• Orientation tour of Cambridge
Minimum age: 12
Canterbury is an historic university city, close to the
beaches of the south coast and within easy reach
of London. Fun to explore and easy to walk around,
Canterbury is a safe and comfortable place to study.
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Study in an ancient English city
Each student receives a workbook for the course
Afternoon project work in Canterbury city centre and
visits to places of historic interest
Hot lunch and dinner in our own canteen Monday – Friday
Shuttle bus to/from school each day
Full day excursion to London
Guided walking tour of Canterbury including the
cathedral
Evening activities can include bowling/African
Drumming/ disco
MORNING
SUNDAY
LUNCH
AFTERNOON
Arrival in UK and transfer to Canterbury and host families
DINNER
EVENING
With family
Free evening
School canteen
Guided walking tour of
Canterbury and Cathedral
School canteen
Free evening
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Project work
(2 hours)
School canteen
Social evening
WEDNESDAY
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Half-day excursion to
Dover Castle
School canteen
Free evening
THURSDAY
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Project work
(2 hours)
School canteen
Social evening
FRIDAY
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Free afternoon
School canteen
Free evening
With family
Free evening
MONDAY
Placement Test
and induction
TUESDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Students Depart
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CANTERBURY
LONDON - BLOOMSBURY
Minimum age: 14
MORNING
SUNDAY
LUNCH
AFTERNOON
Arrival in UK and transfer to London and host families
DINNER
EVENING
With family
Free evening
MONDAY
Sightseeing
excursion
School canteen
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Free evening
TUESDAY
Free morning
School canteen
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Social evening
Sightseeing
excursion
School canteen
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Free evening
Free morning
School canteen
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Social evening
Sightseeing
excursion
School canteen
English tuition
(3 hours)
School canteen
Free evening
With family
Free evening
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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Full day excursion to Oxford with packed lunch
Students Depart
Stafford House School of English is a well-equipped
school located in the heart of Central London in the district
of Bloomsbury. The school boasts some of the finest
teaching facilities in the capital city, whilst being within
easy reach of all of the exciting attractions London has to
offer. The West End, including Oxford Street and Covent
Garden, as well as other top attractions such as the British
Museum, are all within 10 minutes’ walk from the school.
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Visit famous sights such as Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, British Museum, and Borough Market, Portobello Market and Camden Market
Great transport connections for excursions to other cities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, and
Canterbury
Travelcard included
Hot lunch and dinner in our own canteen, Monday –
Friday
Minimum age: 10
Accommodation type: Residential
Brunel University occupies a modern and spacious
campus, 15 minutes’ walk from the lively town of Uxbridge,
West London. The campus has some of the finest sports
facilities in the country – which often host world-class
athletes, including the Jamaican running team.
SUNDAY
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MONDAY
Hotel
Placement Test
and induction
Hotel
TUESDAY
Hotel
English tuition
(3 hours)
WEDNESDAY
Hotel
THURSDAY
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All classrooms, leisure facilities and accommodation
are of a very high standard.
As well as a range of on-campus amenities, students
benefit from their proximity to Central London, with all
the major attractions being easily accessible by tube
Accommodation is within hotel
All meals will be taken in the hotel.
Travelcards will be included.
BREAKFAST
MORNING
LUNCH
AFTERNOON
DINNER
EVENING
Hotel
Free evening
Sightseeing
excursion
Hotel
Free evening
Hotel
Free afternoon
Hotel
Social evening
English tuition
(3 hours)
Hotel
Sightseeing
excursion
Hotel
Free evening
Hotel
English tuition
(3 hours)
Hotel
Free afternoon
Hotel
Social evening
FRIDAY
Hotel
English tuition
(3 hours)
Hotel
Sightseeing
excursion
Hotel
Free evening
SATURDAY
Hotel
Full-day excursion to Cambridge with packed lunch
Hotel
Free evening
SUNDAY
Hotel
Arrival in UK and transfer to London
Students Depart
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LONDON - UXBRIDGE
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY- LANCASTER HOTEL
BOSTON
Minimum age: 14
BREAKFAST
SUNDAY
MONDAY
MORNING
LUNCH
AFTERNOON
Arrival in UK and transfer to Boston
Homestay
Sightseeing
excursion
DINNER
EVENING
Homestay
Free evening
Restaurant**
English tuition
(3 hours)
Homestay
Free evening
Homestay
Social evening
Boston is known as the education capital of the USA and with
Harvard and MIT close by and over 250,000 students from all
over the world studying here it is easy to see why. Our school
is on the doorstep of Boston Common and the Freedom Trail,
home of the American Revolution.
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TUESDAY
Homestay
Free afternoon
Restaurant**
English tuition
(3 hours)
WEDNESDAY
Homestay
Sightseeing
excursion
Restaurant**
English tuition
(3 hours)
Homestay
Free evening
THURSDAY
Homestay
Free afternoon
Restaurant**
English tuition
(3 hours)
Homestay
Social evening
FRIDAY
Homestay
Sightseeing
excursion
Restaurant**
English tuition
(3 hours)
Homestay
Free evening
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SATURDAY
Homestay
Full-day excursion to Cambridge including tour of
Harvard
Homestay
Free evening
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SUNDAY
Homestay
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Students Depart
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Central downtown location
Moments from the green space of Boston Common,
historic Faneuil Marketplace and Macy’s shopping
department
Modern learning environment
Interactive whiteboards in every classroom
Weekly transportation (Subway & Train) passes included
in price
Full board host family accommodation
Breakfast and dinner will be taken with the host family and
a voucher allowance will be given for lunch
Excursions and Activities: Full day excursion to include
Harvard tour, half day excursions include Whale Watching,
Kayaking on the Charles River and Fenway Park Tour
** All lunches will be in restaurants with vouchers provided by SoE Boston
Minimum age: 13
Fort Lauderdale is a dynamic and beautiful city, just 40 minutes from
Miami. It has one of the finest beaches in the USA, with palm trees and
golden sand, and an average annual temperature of 25 degrees yearround. The city is the yachting capital of the USA and is also known as
the “Venice of America.”
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Our school is just a few blocks from Las Olas Boulevard, and only a
few minutes’ drive from the beach
Accommodation in 4 star hotels or homestay (shared rooms);
Triple en-suite rooms in hotel, twin rooms in homestay. All
accommodation is full board
Hotel students have breakfast and dinner at their hotel, and lunch at
the school cafeteria, and private shuttle bus to/from school
Excursions and Activities: One full-day excursion per week, 2 halfday local excursions per week, sports and beach activities. No
evening activities included
Airport transfers included
Accommodation type: Residential
BREAKFAST
SUNDAY
MORNING
LUNCH
AFTERNOON
Arrival in US and transfer to Fort Lauderdale
DINNER
EVENING
Hotel
Free evening
School
canteen
Riverfront Tour Canals Cruise
Hotel
Free evening
MONDAY
Hotel
Placement Test
and induction
TUESDAY
Hotel
English tuition
(3 hours)
School
canteen
Beach Activities - Ft
Lauderdale Beach
Hotel
Social evening
WEDNESDAY
Hotel
English tuition
(3 hours)
School
canteen
American Culture
Seminar
Hotel
Free evening
THURSDAY
Hotel
English tuition
(3 hours)
School
canteen
Beach Activities - Ft
Lauderdale Beach
Hotel
Social evening
FRIDAY
Hotel
English tuition
(3 hours)
School
canteen
Ft Lauderdale
Museum of Art
Hotel
Free evening
SATURDAY
Hotel
Full-day excursion: Miami guided tour and Biscayne
Bay cruise
Hotel
Free evening
SUNDAY
Hotel
Students Depart
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FLORIDA
FORT LAUDERDALE
Shaping Global Leaders
Cambridge Canterbury London Boston
www.catscollege.com
Academic Summer Courses
Summer Oxbridge Preparation Programme
Medics Preparation Programme
Cambridge, UK
London, UK
3 weeks | Sunday 26th June – Saturday 16th July 2016
2 weeks | Sunday 21st August 2016 – Saturday 3rd September 2016
WHO IS IT FOR?
WHO IS IT FOR?
15-16yr old international students who have yet to start A levels (or equivalent),
interested in progressing to Oxford, Cambridge and other leading Russell Group
universities such as London School of Economics, Imperial College London, University
College London, Durham, Warwick and others.
15-17yr old international students who are interested in a career in Medicine, Dentistry
or Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Science, who wish to study these specialisms at
University. This two week course will give you a head start in preparing your application
for UCAS, and the opportunity to visit top UK Medical Schools.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
• 3 week academic and social programme
• Lessons are delivered at:
CATS College Cambridge, 1 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge CB4 1NQ
• Average class size 12-15
• Accommodation is included
• All meals included (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2RA
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum English standard: equivalent to IELTS 5.0+/upper intermediate level
• Genuine motivation to succeed
• Minimum English standard: equivalent to IELTS 5.0+/upper intermediate level
www.catscollege.com
UK Education Taster Programme
Careers in Law, Business and Finance
Taster Programme
Canterbury, UK
3 weeks | Sunday 3rd July – Saturday 23rd July 2016 OR
Sunday 24th July – Saturday 13th August 2016
Canterbury, UK
3 weeks | Sunday 3rd July – Saturday 23rd July 2016 OR
WHO IS IT FOR?
14-16yr old international students who have yet to start A Levels, International
Baccalaureate or Foundation, and who would like to explore a broad range of
subjects and activities to identify the right qualification for them.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
CATS College Canterbury, 68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3LQ
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum English standard: equivalent to IELTS 4.0+/intermediate level
WHO IS IT FOR?
14-16yr old international students who have yet to start A Levels, International
Baccalaureate (or Foundation), who would like to explore the fields of Law, Business
and Finance to help determine their future career path and subsequently, the right
subjects to study for at A level, International Baccalaureate, Foundation and degree
level.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
CATS College Canterbury, 68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3LQ
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum English standard: equivalent to IELTS 4.0+/intermediate level
www.catscollege.com
Ivy Tour Summer Program
Boston, USA
2 weeks | Sunday 10th July – Saturday 23rd July 2016 OR
WHO IS IT FOR?
14-17yr old international students who are interested in going to high school or
university in the USA, and who would like to explore top university options while
studying in and exploring Boston - America’s most academic city. Prepare for the SAT
exam, improve your English and experience a true American high school - all while
exploring top universities and gaining guidance on the complicated US university
admissions process.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
• 2 week academic and social program
CATS Academy Boston, 2001 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184 USA
• Accommodation included
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum English level: equivalent to TOEFL 40/IELTS 4.0
To apply for any of the academic courses listed
above, please visit www.catscollege.com or
contact our Admissions Team for
further information [email protected]
or phone +44 (0) 1223 345698
www.catscollege.com
Excellence in English
LONDON
BRIGHTON
CANTERBURY
CAMBRIDGE
BOSTON
SAN FRANCISCO
in the UK and USA
www.staffordhouse.com
CHICAGO
SAN DIEGO
Adult English Language Courses
We have over 60 years’ experience of providing
international students with effective and enjoyable English
language courses.
Whether students want to learn English for everyday life,
their career or to progress into academic studies, we look
forward to welcoming them to an exciting future in London,
Brighton, Canterbury or Cambridge in the UK, or Boston,
San Francisco, Chicago or San Diego in the US.
We have an exciting range of courses for all levels:
General English
Standard (20 lessons)
Standard FLEX
Intensive (25 lessons)
Super Intensive (30 lessons)
Exam Preparation
TOEFL Preparation
IELTS Preparation
Cambridge Examinations
Specialist Programmes
Business English
One-to-One English
Adult Groups
THE GLOBAL EDUCATION SPECIALISTS
High school programmes in
four exceptional locations:
Cambridge, London, Canterbury
and Boston (USA).
Pathways to undergraduate
and Master’s degrees at leading
universities across the UK,
USA and mainland Europe.
The UK’s leading provider of Art &
Design, Drama and Music pathway
and degree programmes.
High quality English language
courses in 8 fantastic
destinations across the UK
and USA.
Junior English Language and
Activity courses in over 20
locations across the UK and
USA.
www.catscollege.com
www.oncampus.global
www.csvpa.com
www.staffordhouse.com
www.studyholidays.com
Since 1952, Cambridge Education Group has been delivering the highest quality academic, creative and English Language programmes, preparing thousands of
students to progress onto the world’s leading universities.
Whatever students aspire to, whichever college, school or centre they choose, whether in the UK, USA or mainland Europe, Cambridge Education Group promises
excellent teaching, premium facilities and the personal service our students demand.
www.CambridgeEducationGroup.com
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GET IN TOUCH!
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
For enquiries:
Stafford House Study Holidays
19 New Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent CT1 3AS
Telephone: +44 (0)1227 787730
Fax: +44 (0)1227 787740
Email: [email protected]
www.studyholidays.com
Overseas offices:
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