2013 English Language & Activity Courses

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English language and activity courses 2013For young people aged 8 - 18

2For more information and group bookings, please email [email protected] or tel +44 1227 451035For more information and group bookings, please email [email protected] or tel +44 1227 4510352

With over 40 years’ experience, Concorde International provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn English, have fun and make friends across the world!

The Academic Programme • Well-mixed, international classes• 20 hours of lessons, including ‘English

in Action’• Task-based approach to learning• Lessons linked in with activity and

excursion programmes• Language assessment test and

induction lesson on students’ first day

• Continuous monitoring of students’ progress

• Colourful course handbook for every student

• Up-to-date academic resources and course books

• Maximum class size of 15; average 10-12

• Internet access at most sites• All teachers qualified to British Council

standards• Academic Director at each school to

oversee Academic Programme

Welcome to Concorde International Summer Schools.

At each of our summer centres, the management teams, teachers and activity leaders work together to provide every student with the best possible experience.

From day one, students are fully occupied by the stimulating combination of the academic, social and cultural programmes, and certainly have no time to get bored! Whether performing a sketch to the rest of the school, learning about the cultural history of the local area, chatting and relaxing over lunch, or discovering the sights of London, students have every opportunity to mix with friends from other countries, practise their English and have fun together.

ContentsLondon 4-5

Cambridge 6-7

Worcester 8-9

Rochester 10-11

Ashford 12-13

Folkestone 14-15

Broadstairs 16-17

Canterbury 18-21

Year-round Study Groups 22

Buddy programme 23


We take great care to ensure that the students who come to our summer schools have an enjoyable time and are well looked after in a safe environment.

Welfare and accommodation

Our staff are trained to provide the best welfare possible. Concorde operates its own child protection policy, a copy of which is available on request. Our residential summer centres are in the secure environment of premier English boarding schools and universities. In schools where we have homestay students, there is a local Homestay Organiser who provides 24-hour assistance.

Homestay

Living with a local host provides students with a great opportunity to improve their English and experience the British way of life. Families are selected carefully in accordance with British Council procedures, are inspected regularly, and are chosen for their warm hospitality and friendliness. Unless otherwise requested, students share a room with another Concorde student of a different nationality. Hosts provide breakfast and dinner at home, and a packed lunch; they also provide bed linen and towels. Many homes are within walking distance of school, but in some cases students will need to catch a bus.

Residential

We offer a wide range of comfortable bedrooms with 1-4 beds, and some larger rooms. Our summer centres offer different types of accommodation, from traditional boarding schools with larger rooms to modern university halls of residence. University residences are ideal for those who prefer single study bedrooms, some with en-suite bathrooms. Bed linen is provided and there are laundry facilities on site; students bring their own towels; shared bathrooms are serviced daily. All meals are provided - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Concorde staff provide 24-hour care and supervision.

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A typical week in a residential summer school. Download our full programme for each centre from www.concorde-int.com

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Welcome Party

QuizNight

MiniOlympics Disco

Casino Night

English Fayre

Film Night

Orientation

Tour of School & Town Centre

Half DayExcursion

Canterbury Cathedral

Activities

Sport or Arts & Crafts

Presentation

Project Presentation

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Full Day Excursion

LONDON

British MuseumCovent Garden& Walking Tour

English ClassesLanguage Input and Language Skills

09:00 - 10:30

English ClassesProject and Excursion Work with English in Action

11:00 - 12:30

Wake up and breakfast 07:15

Bed Time

The above programme is provisional and may be subject to alterations www.concorde-int.com

Concorde International Summer SchoolsSample Residential Programme

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The Centre Director will show students to their accommodation Lunch

Classes

British Culture

Dinner

Week 1

Worcester

Cambridge

London

Rochester

CanterburyBroadstairs

Ashford

HeathrowBristol

Birmingham

Stansted

GatwickDover

Calais

Manchester

Folkestone

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LondonThe Royal Naval CollegeWith residential accommodation

12 - 18YEARS

Location

• UNESCO World Heritage Site, which attracts millions of

visitors each year

• Prestigious university located in the Old Royal Naval College

• 20 minutes by London Underground to central London

• Home to the Cutty Sark and the Greenwich Meridian Line

• Excellent transport links to all major UK cities and airports

For more information and group bookings, please email [email protected] or tel +44 1227 451035

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Heritage SiteI n W o rl d

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ResidentialThe Royal Naval CollegeAge range: 12 - 18 yearsDates: 7 July - 11 August• In the centre of Greenwich, 50 metres from the

high street • 150 single study en-suite bedrooms in new

accommodation • Each flat has 4 or 7 bedrooms, with kitchen and

common room • Full board catering at university dining hall with

excellent menu • 5 minutes’ walk along the River Thames to the

school

Accommodation in London

The Royal Naval College

Excursions

• Cambridge• Oxford

• Canterbury

• London visits: Tower Bridge, Hyde Park,

River Thames Tour, Buckingham Palace,

British Museum, The National Gallery

London Eye, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus,

St. Paul’s Cathedral, Science Museum,

Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square

Premier Centre in a prime location, ideal for exploring London

• Based in Queen Mary Court in the heart of the college grounds

• 12 large, modern classrooms with CD and DVD players, and TV

• Large common area for performances and activities

• Excellent computer room with internet access

• Large dining hall, and small cafe for snacks

• Safe, enclosed campus with outdoor space for breaks

• Chapel, museums and Painted Hall on campus

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CambridgeThe Perse SchoolWith homestay accommodation

10 - 18YEARS

Location

• Safe residential area

• Prestigious school founded in 1615

• 10 minutes by local bus to Cambridge city centre

• 10 minutes’ walk to leisure park



The Perse School is a prestigious private school in Cambridge

Excursions


The Perse School

• London• Oxford• Ely Cathedral• Wimpole Hall

• Canterbury• Audley End• Peterborough

HomestayAge range: 10 - 18 yearsDates: 7 July - 18 August• Homestay accommodation for 180 students • Many homestays are within walking distance of the

school • Weekly bus pass included in the fees • Hot lunch at school included in the fees

Accommodation in Cambridge

• 12 large, modern classrooms with CD and DVD players, and TV

• Large hall for performances, presentations and activities

• Computer room with internet access • Safe, enclosed campus with outdoor

space for breaks • Outstanding sports facilities including

sports hall, Astroturf, basketball court and 4 sports pitches

• Drama theatre and dance studio• Easy access to King’s College and

Fitzwilliam Museum• Nearby leisure centre with bowling and

cinema• Historic destination with magnificent

university buildings in city centre• Excellent transport links to all major UK

cities and airports

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WorcesterUniversity of WorcesterWith university residential and homestay accommodation

“Good activities, much to talk

about, appropriate themes for

us and a good atmosphere!”

Evelyn, from Austria

12 - 18YEARS

Location

• In the ‘Heart of England’, near the Cotswolds

• City with a wealth of culture and history

• Safe, modern university campus in a residential area

• 20 minutes’ walk to Worcester city centre

• Excellent motorway links to London, Birmingham,

Manchester & Bristol airports


The University of Worcester is the fastest growing university in Britain

Excursions


HomestayAge range: 12 - 18 yearsDates: 30 June - 11 August• Homestay accommodation for 40 students, all with

bus pass and hot lunch included• Some homestays within walking distance of school • Hosts provide bed, breakfast and dinner; hot lunch

at school included in fees • Students will be met on arrival by Homestay

Organiser and hosts

University of Worcester

• London• Oxford• Cadbury World

• Bath• Malvern• Hereford Cathedral

Accommodation in Worcester

ResidentialUniversity of WorcesterAge range: 12 - 18 yearsDates: 30 June - 11 August• 150 beds on university campus, arranged in flats of

6 single study bedrooms with common room and 2 bathrooms per flat

• Newly refurbished single study bedrooms with wash basins

• 2 minutes’ walk to classrooms, dining hall and sports facilities

• Excellent dining hall and marquee with full board catering

• Great for individual students and large groups

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Close to city centre for excellent shopping

• Ideal centre for students who like sports• Easy access to all major cities, including

Birmingham, Manchester and Bath• Safe university campus with 24-hour

security• 14 classrooms, each with a whiteboard,

CD and DVD player, and TV • Large hall for performances and

activities • Extensive playing fields, Astroturf, sports

hall and basketball court • Dining hall serving hot and cold food;

coffee shops • Well-equipped computer room with

internet access • Drama and lecture theatres, and dance

studio all on site

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Rochester

“I’ve had a great experience and I’ll come back!”

Silvia, from Italy

10 - 18YEARS

Location

• In the heart of historic Rochester with views of the castle and

the cathedral

• Historic destination with magnificent cathedral

• 2 minutes’ walk to Rochester city centre and shops

• 15 minutes’ walk to Rochester train station

• Easy access to central London


The King’s SchoolWith residential and homestay accommodation Plus en-suite accommodation at the University for the Creative Arts

The King’s School is the second oldest school in the UK, founded in 604 AD


HomestayAge range: 12 - 18 yearsDates: 10 July - 7 August• Homestay accommodation for 40 students in close

proximity to the school• Some families within walking distance of school • Bus pass included in fees • Host provides bed, breakfast and dinner; hot lunch

at school included in fees • Students will be met on arrival by Homestay

Organiser and hosts

The King’s School

Accommodation in Rochester

ResidentialThe King’s SchoolAge range: 10 - 18 yearsDates: 10 July - 7 August• Girls’ House: 24 beds,

twin rooms, en-suite bathrooms and common room

• Boys’ House: 35 beds in single, twin and some triple rooms, with shared bathrooms and 2 common rooms with pool table and table tennis

• Priority given to younger students and individuals • Large common rooms with IT and internet access

University College ResidenceAge range: 12 - 18 yearsDates: 10 July - 7 August• 100 single study bedrooms with en-suite

bathrooms • 6 bedrooms and common room in each

apartment • Some rooms with views over the River Medway • 15 minutes’ walk to school, accompanied by

Concorde International staff • All meals, classes and activities at King’s School

Excursions

• London• Canterbury

• Brighton• Cambridge

• Windsor Castle and Eton

• City centre location• Traditional English boarding school near

London • Large hall for performances, activities

and presentations• 15 classrooms, each with a whiteboard,

CD and DVD player, and TV • Large sports field, sports hall and indoor

swimming pool on site • Spacious common rooms offering pool,

table tennis and TV• Famous Norman castle• Traditional market town with shopping

centre• Excellent transport links to all major UK

cities and airports

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AshfordAshford School, KentWith residential and homestay accommodation

“There are many reasons I like

this school: new friends, new

culture and pleasant lessons. I like

my host family because they are

friendly, helpful and very nice!”

Danila, from Russia

8 - 18YEARS

Location

• Traditional market town with pedestrianised shopping

centre

• Safe, enclosed campus in the heart of the town

• 2 minutes’ walk from Ashford high street

• 4 minutes’ walk from Ashford bus station

• 8 minutes’ walk from Ashford International train station

• 20 minutes’ drive from Canterbury or Dover

• Excellent train links to Canterbury, London & Europe


Ashford School, founded in 1898, is one of the UK’s top 5 boarding schools


HomestayAge range: 12 - 18 yearsDates: 14 July - 18 August

• Some families within walking distance of school• Others in the desirable suburbs of Ashford • Bus station only 3 minutes’ walk from school • Host provides bed, breakfast, packed lunch and

dinner • Hot lunch available at school for additional fee • Students will be met on arrival by Homestay

Organiser and hosts

ResidentialAshford SchoolAge range: 8 - 18 yearsDates: 14 July - 18 August• 150 residential beds in 4

houses on secure campus • Separate houses for girls

and boys with 1, 2 or 3 beds per room

• Large common rooms in each house for free time • Residences recently refurbished to a high standard • Full-board catering with excellent dining hall • Access to computer room during free time • All classes, accommodation & facilities on one site• Caters for individuals and groups

Accommodation in Ashford

Ashford School

Excursions

• Canterbury• Cambridge• Leeds Castle

• London• Brighton• Dover Castle

• Traditional English boarding school near Canterbury

• Safe residential location• Eurostar train station with links to

European cities• 20 classrooms, each with a whiteboard,

CD and DVD player, and TV • Large hall for performances and

activities • Extensive playing fields and Astroturf • Tennis courts, sports hall and indoor

swimming pool • Large dining hall with established

summer school menu • Excellent IT facilities and computer

room • Comfortable common rooms for

residential students

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FolkestoneK CollegeWith homestay accommodation

“Really cool, I love the seaside

and made lots of friends here!”

Jurgen, from Germany

10 - 18YEARS

Location


• 10 minutes’ walk to Folkestone high street

• 10 minutes’ walk from the beach


• Ideal for students wishing to join Disneyland Paris excursion


K College is a modern college with excellent teaching facilities


K College

Excursions

• London• Cambridge• Canterbury• Brighton• Ashford

• Leeds Castle• Greenwich• Dover Castle• Howletts Zoo

Accommodation in Folkestone

HomestayAge range: 10 - 18 yearsDates: 16 June - 25 August• Homestay accommodation for 150 students • Mostly within easy walking distance of the school • Some families a short bus journey away • Bus stop outside the college • Bed, breakfast and dinner with homestay, plus a

packed lunch • Students will be met on arrival by Homestay

Organiser and hosts

• Safe, enclosed campus with outdoor space for breaks

• Long established summer school location

• Located in safe residential area• 12 classrooms, each with a whiteboard,

CD and DVD player, and TV• Modern college campus with excellent

IT facilities• Seaside destination• Traditional market town with modern

shopping centre• Modern swimming pool and sports

centre nearby• Large hall for performances,

presentations and activities• Eurotunnel terminal with easy access to

continental Europe

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BroadstairsChrist Church College and East Kent CollegeWith university residential and homestay accommodation

“I really like the places we go

to on the excursions!”

Milagros, from Argentina

12 - 18YEARS


Location

• A traditional seaside resort, popular with English families,

loved by the author Charles Dickens

• Choice of two locations: East Kent College in the town

centre or Christ Church College next to Westwood Cross

shopping centre

• Both campuses are in safe residential areas


Christ Church College offers excellent residential accommodation


Accommodation in Broadstairs

HomestayEast Kent College, BroadstairsAge range: 12 - 18 yearsDates: 7 July - 11 August• Homestay accommodation for150 students• Some homestays within walking distance of school • Other families in nearby coastal towns • Students staying here will use public transport • Hosts provide bed, breakfast, packed lunch and

dinner • Hot lunch available in college for an additional fee • Students will be met on arrival by Homestay

Organiser and hosts

ResidentialChrist Church College, BroadstairsAge range: 12 - 18 yearsDates: 7 July - 11 August• Quiet residential area • Safe campus with 24-hour security • 75 high quality en-suite bedrooms on campus • 6 bedrooms in each apartment • Shared kitchen and common room • Staff in the same building providing supervision • Meals in newly refurbished self-service dining hall • Packed lunch provided for all full-day excursions • New cafe on site for snacks • Ideal for groups and older students enrolled on

Trinity Exam courses

Christ Church College and East Kent College

Excursions

• London• Greenwich• Canterbury

• Cambridge• Margate

• 5 minutes’ walk to Westwood Cross shopping centre

• Modern university campus with bright and airy, well-equipped classrooms and excellent IT facilities

• Modern single study en-suite bedrooms• Spacious dining hall; good variety of

meals• Large hall for performances, activities

and presentations

• 3 minutes’ walk to the beach• 5 minutes’ walk to Broadstairs high

street• Modern college in safe residential area

with outdoor space for breaks• Specialist drama and art rooms• Excellent links to Canterbury, Margate

and London

East Kent College is perfect for students looking for a seaside destination

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CanterburyKent CollegeWith residential and homestay accommodation

8 - 18YEARS

For more information and group bookings, please email [email protected] or tel +44 1227 451035For more information and group bookings, please email [email protected] or tel +44 1227 451035

Location


• Outstanding boarding school founded in 1885

• 70 acres of grounds and sports facilities

• 5 minutes by local bus to Canterbury city centre


Kent College is an outstanding boarding school overlooking the historic city of Canterbury

Excursions


Kent College

• London• Cambridge• Leeds Castle

• Greenwich• Brighton• Ashford

Accommodation in Canterbury

ResidentialKent CollegeAge range: 8 - 18 yearsDates: 10 July - 21 August• 150 beds on secure campus • Separate houses for girls and boys • Full-board catering in large dining room • Large common rooms for relaxing during free

time • Access to computer room during free time • All classes, dining, accommodation and facilities

on one site

HomestayAge range: 12 - 18 yearsDates: 10 July - 21 August• Homestays are located in the nearby seaside town

of Whitstable • Students will travel to school by bus (20 minutes) • Bus stop outside the school • Bus pass and hot lunch included in course fees • Host provides bed, breakfast and dinner • Students will be met on arrival by Homestay

Organiser and hosts

• Unique Young Learners programme for 8 to 10 year olds

• 20 classrooms, each with a whiteboard, CD and DVD player, and TV

• Large hall for performances and activities

• Large sports field, modern sports hall, four lawn tennis courts and Astroturf all on site

• Spacious common rooms with pool, table tennis and TV

• Large dining hall with established summer school menu

• Excellent mix of nationalities and age ranges

• Great for individual students and groups• Easy access to London and other

destinations

• Windsor Castle and Eton

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CanterburyCanterbury Study CentreWith homestay accommodation

“I like the lessons because the

teachers are friendly and kind. I

feel like I am at home!!”Pedro Filipe, from Portugal

10 - 18YEARS

Location

• Our school is in the heart of Canterbury

• Canterbury is internationally famous for its two

UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the

magnificent Cathedral

• 3 universities with more than 45,000 students

• Adjacent to Whitefriars Shopping Centre

• 5 minutes’ walk from Canterbury East train station

• 2 minutes’ walk from inter-city bus station

• Excellent transport links to

London


Excursions


• London• Cambridge• Leeds Castle• Howletts Zoo

• Dover Castle• Brighton• Ashford• Whitstable

Accommodation in Canterbury

Family Study ProgrammeDates: 7 July - 25 AugustWe have self-catering houses and apartments available, ideal for the whole family to come and enjoy a study holiday together. Canterbury provides an ideal environment for children, with its pedestrianised centre, parks and gardens. For more information, please contact: [email protected]

HomestayAge range: 10 - 18 yearsDates: 16 June - 25 August• Homestay accommodation for 250 students • Mostly near the city centre or just outside the city

walls• School is 2 minutes’ walk from the bus station • Bed, breakfast and dinner with hosts, plus a packed

lunch • Students will be met on arrival by Homestay

Organiser and hosts • Families accommodate students all year round

Concorde International students have been returning to Canterbury since 1972

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Canterbury Study Centre

• City centre location• Excellent for family groups• Variety of museums• Local sports centre and swimming pool• Adjacent to parks• Easy access to London and other

destinations• Whitefriars Shopping Centre• Two UNESCO World Heritage

Sites: Canterbury Cathedral and St. Augustine’s Abbey.

• School groups study here throughout the year

• Safe, pedestrianised shopping centre

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“Interesting, dynamic, funny – the

students have learnt a lot and

worked hard!”

Group Leader, from Spain

There’s no doubt that being immersed in an English-speaking environment boosts students’ confidence, enhances their language skills and provides them with the motivation to continue studying the English language.

Design your own programme

In addition to the summer programme, we welcome school groups to Canterbury Study Centre throughout the academic year.

With the year-round study courses we offer a truly personalised, tailor-made service. With our assistance you can design your programme to suit your requirements and help your students make the most of their new and exciting learning experience.

Courses can be designed to complement your school curriculum. We offer exam preparation courses and a variety of stimulating academic programmes on themes such as British culture, the environment and tourism. In addition to the EFL classes, a programme of activities, visits and excursions can be included to give your students the best possible experience during their stay. Courses can be for a few days or up to six weeks.


Year-round Study GroupsDesign your very own English study weekor Buddy Programme

Trinity exams and PON groups

We are a registered Trinity GESE centre and welcome groups who want to study for, and take, the Trinity examination with us.


Disneyland Paris In association with GTS Tours, we offer a three-day excursion to Paris that includes travel, hotel accommodation and entry to Disneyland. You will have a full day in Paris, so there is plenty of time for sightseeing and shopping.

You will need to book this excursion in advance, so please contact us for more information. Please also note that you and your students will each need a passport or visa that allows you to visit France.

Available all year for groups and in July and August for students from Canterbury, Folkestone, Ashford, Broadstairs and London summer schools.

The ‘buddy’ will not usually be a member of a student’s host family, but will be specially selected by the school staff from among a group of motivated pupils who have chosen to be part of the Buddy Programme. Students and buddies are paired (one-to-one) for the duration of the programme, often resulting in friendships that last well beyond the flight home.

Each buddy school has a liaison officer who will assist the accompanying Group Leader during the programme, and a Concorde International member of staff will be available at all times.

You can choose between two types of Buddy Programme. In a ‘Buddy Only’ programme, students spend the whole school day with their British buddies. Or, in a ‘Buddy Plus’ programme, students spend the mornings in EFL classes - at the school, but with Concorde International teachers - and then the rest of the school day, from lunchtime onwards, with their buddies. Both programmes can incorporate cultural activities and excursions led by Concorde International staff, in addition to the time spent at the school. The choice is yours!

Our unique Buddy Programme offers your students a fantastic opportunity to experience life in a British state school, attending regular classes such as Science, History or Maths alongside a ‘buddy’ with whom they share the school day: classes, lunch and break times, sports afternoons, and any extra-curricular activities.

Optional Excursion

Buddy ProgrammeAn integrated high school experience

Hawks Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2NU, UKTel: 0044 1227 451035 Fax: 0044 1227 762760Email: [email protected] www.concorde-int.com


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2013 English Language & Activity Courses