Bedes Summer School 2013

SUMMER SCHOOL

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ur courses are designed to captivate our students, to develop their English, whatever their level, and to awaken their curiosity in a profound and impactful way.

We believe that the passions of every student are reflected in what we offer, and we are tireless in our pursuit of an ever-improving service.

For the last 20 years we have been fine-tuning what makes an outstanding summer school. This involves hand-picking the best school sites in the South East of England, and ensuring that every student experiences stunning locations and outstanding facilities wherever they are based.

Every day they are with us, Bede’s Summer School students partake in a carefully considered combination of formal English lessons and exciting practical activities which develop their social skills and encourage them to step outside their comfort zone.

We employ the most passionate, highly qualified, acutely skilled staff, providing them with bespoke training, designed by us for our students.

All of our staff are residential and many of them return to us year after year. This ensures that the pastoral care received by each pupil at Bede’s Summer School is unrivalled.

A huge part of what we offer is the chance to have fun, and we ensure that, through balancing different nationalities and demographics, and through a programme designed to encourage social interaction and integration, all students feel like they are part of a happy family while they are with us.

Lastly, in terms of our pricing, what you see is what you get with Bede’s Summer School. There are no hidden costs.

When you choose one of our courses, everything from the prestigious University of Cambridge exams to the high staff-student ratios, from the outstanding activities programmes to the specialist care for children of all ages, everything we do is bespoke and included in one fixed cost.

Simply put, Bede’s Summer School creates the most immersive experiences and inspires our students to embrace each and every opportunity.

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Philipp BenskeAcademic Preparation StudentBede’s Dicker 2012

I grew up in Hamburg, Germany, and this is my second year at Bede’s Summer School.

I remember last year, looking for something international on the internet and finding Bede’s. I came to here instead of going to the US or Australia because I wanted to meet people from all over the world. It was extremely exciting, experiencing English-style lessons and really learning to communicate. And I’m really interested in English culture now. I didn’t expect that!

The campus here is so beautiful and I felt, when I left, really confident in my abilities. The staff are extremely helpful. If I had to pick one thing to recommend Bede’s, it would be the teachers. They are amazing! I also love the fact that the school is so near to Brighton and London. The shopping is incredible, and there is so much culture and history to see.

I’ve come back to improve my English further, in preparation for my 1-Year GCSE, but I want to travel in the future too, and there are magnificent opportunities here to experiment with particular skills, such as the vocabulary you need when travelling.

I really enjoyed my time here and learned a lot of new, interesting things. But when I first arrived I was really shy. I didn’t want to talk to anybody, but then I found that people here are really kind and friendly.

Bede’s Summer School has really developed me. Not just my English – it has helped me grow into myself.4

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OUR PROGRAMMES

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cross our seven locations, we offer four bespoke programmes which have been expertly crafted to ensure that every experience we offer is the very best example of its type.

Adventures in EnglishAges 7–18

Focusing on developing English language skills in a traditional boarding school environment, this programme encompasses everything from specialised sports sessions, art, dance, drama, music to general activities such as street dance, mountain biking and Laser Quest.

You can choose to do this course at one of five stunning locations.

Academic PreparationAges 12–17

A more rigorous, scholastic programme, this course is for students looking to engage with our intensive English Masterclass programme and seeking a taste of what life is like at an English boarding school.

Lessons include Maths, Science, IT and Business Studies, all of which are taught in English.

Discover CambridgeAges 16–21

This bespoke English Language course is for those students who are preparing for university or professional life, and offers a combination of English lessons and specialised workshops, such as Presentation Skills, Writing Focus, English for Computing and Critical Thinking.

Discover LondonAges 17–21

This final course represents an opportunity for students to polish and perfect their English, not only through English lessons and language workshops, but also through attending academic seminars in a range of university subjects.

Seminars include Law, International Relations, Marketing and International Business.

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ADVENTURES IN ENGLISH

This carefully considered programme combines formal classroom learning with fun and innovative activities, projects, excursions and sports.

The Adventures in English Entertainment Programme is one of its key assets, designed to immerse students in the English language and culture in an innovative, inclusive, extraordinary way.

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his element of the Adventures in English programme focuses on developing written and oral English Language skills, with particular emphasis on communication and building confidence in the speaker.

Our lessons are designed to cater to every level. This means that, no matter what a child’s level of ability is when they join us, their English skills will be tested and challenged, supported and stimulated.

No child is ever left to struggle in silence at Bede’s due to our small class sizes, truly expert teachers and well-considered mix of nationalities.

T After each student is assessed on arrival, we tailor lessons to their needs, ensuring that our thoughtful, flexible, innovative syllabus makes them feel like they are part of a learning group, that they are important, being listened to and understood.

At the end of the programme each student receives a report and course certificate, but we do not weigh the successes of our students in purely academic terms.

Our goal is for each individual to be confident in their abilities, to feel fluent and comfortable, and to be able to see that they are motivated to move on and continue to learn long after they have left us.


ENGLISH SKILLS

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he formal side of Adventures in English is complemented and reinforced by our thoughtfully constructed, innovative and engaging Language Activities and Excursion Projects.

Our Language Activities consist of practical tasks, such as song writing, video diary, webpage design or cookery classes, and take place in small groups led by Bede’s teachers or specialist instructors.

All communication and instructions are given in English and, with a dramatic diversity of Language Activities offered every week, our experience is that this element of the programme not only reinforces learning but also tests students’ newly acquired knowledge.

Giving our students practical applications to experiment with language and learn as members of a group is absolutely invaluable.

Our Excursion Projects are similarly focused, but they also provide context for the weekly excursions we organise, introducing Bede’s Summer School students to new and exciting places.

Excursion Project teachers are different from the English Skills teachers. This encourages students to adjust to new accents, and each week provides a new theme and set of challenges.

Tasks such as model making and debating are enriched by complementary research tasks and presentations.

Plus, a fun competitive element means that every pupil is recognised for their contributions as an individual, as well as for their role within the group.

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LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSION PROJECTS

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e believe that learning outside of the classroom is as important as learning inside. With this in mind, we offer a huge variety of outdoor activities, all organised and undertaken in English.

We organise a varied social programme which offers a wide range of sports, art, drama and clubs to accommodate all students’ strengths and preferences, finding ways to stimulate their curiosity and constantly creating opportunities for learning.

This process makes wider groups of students mix, building the confidence of each individual and encouraging participation in enthusiastic, light-hearted ways.

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These excursions deepen the cultural experiences of our students, creating opportunities for interaction with the real world in fun, relaxed, genuinely enriching ways.


SPORTS, ART, DRAMA, CLUBS AND EXCURSIONS

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We foster a harmonious, international community at Bede’s Summer School, and an important part of this process is our Evening Entertainment programme.

We ensure that nationalities and cultural traditions are mixed in fun and thoughtful ways that encourage and nurture social skills, promote relaxation and engage students in meaningful enjoyment.

Although we are primarily a school, we firmly believe that social events, games and the occasional party provide invaluable opportunities for students to feel that they are living in a home away from home.

We want every young mind to recognise that Bede’s Summer School is a place where students are able to make meaningful friendships, live, study, and learn that fun is an essential part of learning.


EVENINGS

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TYPICAL WEEK

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

8.00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Lie in & late breakfast

9.00 ENGLISH SKILLS Topic this Week: THE MEDIA Presentation of new vocabulary

ENGLISH SKILLS Listening: Video interviewGrammar: Review past tenses

EXCURSIONTower of London

Including visit to: • The White Tower• Henry VIII’s armour• Crown Jewels• Prisoner Exhibition• Medieval Palace

Packed lunch eaten in the grounds.

In the afternoon students go to Covent Garden to see the street actors and visit the boutiques and markets.

ENGLISH SKILLS Reading: News: describing a news storyGrammar: Passives

ENGLISH SKILLS Listening: Crazy NewsGrammar: Relative clauses

ENGLISH SKILLS Reading: Article “Who wants to be a millionaire?”Vocabulary: Expressions to give opinions

10.00 Break Break Break Break Break

10.15 ENGLISH SKILLS Writing/Speaking: British TV & newspapers

ENGLISH SKILLS Writing/Speaking: Prepare and do an interview

ENGLISH SKILLS Writing/Speaking: Write about a personal anecdote – Information exchange

ENGLISH SKILLS Writing/Speaking: Role play – newspaper front pages

ENGLISH SKILLS Speaking: Debate “Is it possible to cheat in a game show?”


11.30 LANGUAGE ACTIVITYDesign a cartoon strip of senior staff for the Bede’s Buzz

LANGUAGE ACTIVITYWrite the Bede’s Summer Song (competition)

LANGUAGE ACTIVITYPhotography: Design a Bede’s Photo Diary

LANGUAGE ACTIVITYIT: Make a Powerpoint presentation of the School Rules

LANGUAGE ACTIVITYCookery: Make a typical English dessert

12.30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch EXCURSIONDay Out in Brighton

Students will spend the day in Brighton and could:• Go to the pier• Walk along the seafront• Visit the Lanes (boutiques)• Have lunch in the park• Go shopping• Sit in a café

13.30 EXCURSION PROJECTTower of London:True/False quiz with internet search for correct answers

EXCURSION PROJECT5-minute presentations of top 10 things to do and see

EXCURSION PROJECTHenry VIII and his 6 wives – prepare drama sketch

EXCURSION PROJECTPractise sketch & act out in front of staff

EXCURSION PROJECTDesign a tourist leaflet for Tower of London


15.30 SPORTS, ART, DRAMA & CLUBSSports: Tennis, cricket, basketball, footballArt: Pointillism painting, sand paintingDrama: Pantomime, role-playingClubs: Chess club, Street Dance club

SPORTS, ART, DRAMA & CLUBSSports: Swimming, squash, volleyball, roundersArt: Action painting, portraitsDrama: Monologues, sociodramaClubs: Chess club, Street Dance club

SPORTS, ART, DRAMA & CLUBSSports: Tennis, badminton, swimming, footballArt: Abstract art, spin artDrama: Puppetry, fairy talesClubs: Origami club, Yoga club

SPORTS, ART, DRAMA & CLUBSSports: Rugby, swimming, squash, basketballArt: Pop art, imageryDrama: Clowning, masksClubs: Origami club, Yoga club

SPORTS, ART, DRAMA & CLUBSSports: Football, tennis, badminton, cricketArt: Plant dye paint, foil etchingDrama: Story-telling, creative drama

CULTURAL VISITSBrighton Pavilion, Seven Sisters Country Park

17.00 Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time

18.00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

19.00 SOCIAL EVENTSKaraoke night

SOCIAL EVENTSLaser Quest Bowling

SOCIAL EVENTSCinema tripKarting

SOCIAL EVENTSLeavers’ ceremony & disco

SOCIAL EVENTSFormal Dinner & Bede’s Got Talent

SOCIAL EVENTSWelcome games & activities

20.00 Dinner

21.00 Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time

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Aside from the academic and social elements of Bede’s Summer School, our sites provide extraordinary opportunities for students who are interested in professional sports tuition.

Our Sports Academy programme involves Flying, Horse Riding, Golf, Dance, Tennis, Football and Rugby tuition, and offers those students with beginner or intermediate level ability the chance to be coached at an expert level by specialists in their field. They take place instead of the general activities programme on certain days.

The Sports Academy at Bede’s Summer School is optional and does involve an extra cost. It must be booked in advance as places are limited, and some courses take place at external venues.


SPORTS ACADEMY

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For those students who seek to gain an internationally recognised English Language qualification, Bede’s Summer School offers exam preparation courses in two of the exams run by ESOL Cambridge: PET and FCE.

Enrolling on this course involves dedicated exam training for three hours a day instead of English Skills and Language Activities. The course is run by specialist teachers and includes a full suite of learning resources, a programme of practice papers and an enormous amount of support and help from teachers and Academic Managers.


CAMBRIDGE EXAMS

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LOCATIONS

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hen it comes to choosing our sites, we actively seek opportunities to place students in the most beautiful settings with the most outstanding facilities.

Wherever a student is based they will have Bede’s Summer School staff living in the same houses as they are.

Each centre caters for all levels, from complete beginner to proficiency, apart from Lancing, which does not take complete beginners.

All courses are run by Bede’s Summer School teachers and all boarding houses have dedicated House Parents who are available 24 hours a day, ensuring that every student feels safe, supported and free to embrace each new day.

All locations offer the full Bede’s Summer School programme. This includes the optional Sports Academy, superlative sports halls, swimming pools, playing fields and drama theatres, with the vast majority also including tennis and squash courts, golf courses, astroturf pitches and dance studios.

Every site offers email and internet access, medical services and a bi-weekly laundry service.

The number of students at each of our sites does vary, as does the composition of bedrooms.

Please note also that all bathrooms are shared.

For a fuller sense of each site’s facilities, and to determine which site is the right one for you, please read the descriptions on the following pages.

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ith a beautiful setting at the foot of Beachy Head, the Bede’s Eastbourne site overlooks the sea and is the term-time home of Bede’s Prep School.

The Bede’s Eastbourne site is small and compact, very easy to navigate, and boasts staff handpicked to cater for the needs of younger children.

There is an outstanding sports hall at Bede’s Eastbourne, with cosy bedrooms for 4–8 pupils that enable new friendships to form and help a sense of community to bloom and prosper, although a Day Pupil option is also available.

With views of the ocean from many classrooms, class sizes of no more than 10, and an academic and social programme carefully designed to inspire and educate young children, Bede’s Eastbourne caters for 60 pupils per week and is ideal for our youngest students.

All English levels are catered for in the 20 hours of lessons a week at Bede’s Eastbourne, from beginner to proficiency, and many of the students who stay with us in Bede’s Eastbourne return in future years to continue their learning at one of our larger sites.

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BEDE’S EASTBOURNEAges 7–12

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he beautiful Vinehall campus is set in the heart of the Sussex countryside, very close to the historic town of Battle and the seaside town of Hastings.

With exceptional sport and leisure facilities, including a theatre, sports hall, astroturf and heated indoor swimming pool, students at Vinehall benefit from an outstanding programme of sports and leisure activities.

Class sizes at Vinehall are intimate, with a maximum of 10 pupils per session. This allows teachers to give students individual attention and encourage participation from all, across the 20 hours of lessons on offer each week.

The boarding facilities at Vinehall accommodate 80 students per week and are superb. Designed for groups of 4–8, they enable children to make friends easily and benefit from the family atmosphere created by the dedicated and expert teachers and staff.

All levels of learners are welcomed, encouraged and stretched at Vinehall, which is a site with a location perfectly suited to days out, adventures in the stunning English countryside and an enriching stay tailored towards younger teenagers.

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VINEHALLAges 10–14

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indlesham boasts magnificent grounds which extend over many acres.

The small class sizes at Windlesham encourage participation and individual attention, and it is the perfect location for teenagers who want to be part of a small, bustling community.

Windlesham supports 130 students per week and offers very spacious bedrooms with 3–6 beds per room. This helps students at Windlesham mix, forge friendships and make the most of the fantastic variety of facilities.

Amenities at Windlesham include six sports pitches, woods, the Malden Family Theatre, indoor swimming pool and tennis courts.

With 22.5 hours of lessons a week, students with all levels of English proficiency are catered for at Windlesham.

Additionally, with maximum classes of just 10 students, this is a superb site for pupils looking to take the PET English exam.

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WINDLESHAMAges 11–16

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ome of Bede’s Senior School, the Bede’s Dicker site is based in a small village in the midst of the South Downs, an area of Outstanding National Beauty.

Bede’s Dicker is a school site designed to encourage the feeling of life in a rural community. The spacious campus offers outstanding accommodation for 270 children per week, with world-class boarding houses that inspire a sense of belonging amongst all students.

Bede’s Dicker is situated at an equal distance between the seaside towns of Brighton and Eastbourne, and is a site which provides ample opportunities for students to mix, integrate and make friends.

The sports facilities at Bede’s Dicker are unrivalled, including an Olympic-size swimming pool, sports hall, fitness centre, squash and tennis courts, astroturf, football and cricket pitches, a golf course and riding stables.

Aside from the on-site computer rooms and media facilities, there is high-speed Wi-Fi internet access across Bede’s Dicker, and a superb village shop which stocks an incredible range of locally sourced organic and non-organic foodstuffs.

Bede’s Dicker offers the opportunity to take the PET and FCE English exams, and all ability levels are very well supported in our small class sizes (no more than 14 students per session) across the 22.5 hours of lessons offered per week.

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BEDE’S DICKERAges 12–17

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rchitecturally reminiscent of Oxford and Cambridge universities, the Lancing site boasts magnificent Gothic buildings, including a spectacularly grand dining room and an outstanding chapel, listed as a Building of National Importance.

The site’s hilltop location affords views of the seaside town of Brighton and is just five minutes from Shoreham Airport, where students can engage in flying lessons.

In addition to all other sports facilities, Lancing has squash courts and a dance studio, and the on-site cafe serves drinks and snacks and boasts sofas, television and hi-fi facilities, offering an excellent place for relaxing between activities.

The boarding facilities at Lancing consist of bedrooms for 1-2 students, and as a whole Lancing caters for 270 pupils per week.

The programme at Lancing caters expertly for all levels (except beginners), with 22.5 hours of lessons per week.

For those interested, Lancing also provides the chance to take the FCE English exam.

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ACADEMIC PREPARATIONBEDE’S DICKERAges 12–17 Minimum Level B1 (intermediate)

A more rigorous, scholastic programme, with 30 hours of lessons per week, this course is for students looking to engage with an intensive English Masterclass programme while seeking a taste of what life is like at an English boarding school.

This exciting and challenging combination of lessons and workshops not only develops students’ English language skills but also their knowledge of core school subjects.

Lessons take place in the mornings and afternoons, and there is a full social programme of organised activities and sports in the evenings.

Excursions also take place on Saturdays and Sundays.

This programme is sited at Bede’s Senior School, offering outstanding accommodation for 100 students per week.

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ENGLISH SKILLSThis element of the Academic Preparation focuses on developing all language skills. Particular emphasis is given to building aptitude and confidence in reading, writing and spoken communication.

Our lessons are designed to cater to levels from intermediate to proficiency. This means that when they join us, every student’s English skills will be tested and challenged, supported and stimulated.

No child is ever left to fail on this course due to our small class sizes, truly expert teachers and well-considered mix of nationalities.

After each student is assessed on arrival, we tailor lessons to their needs, ensuring that our thoughtful, flexible, innovative syllabus makes them feel that they are part of a learning group, are important, are being listened to and are understood.

At the end of the programme, each student receives a report and certificate, but we do not weigh the successes of our students in purely academic terms.

Our goal is for each individual to be confident in their abilities, to feel fluent and comfortable, and to be motivated to move on and continue to learn long after they have left us.

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SCHOOL SUBJECTSStudents are able to expand their subject knowledge whilst simultaneously improving their English skills.

Experienced teachers teach small groups of no more than 14 pupils at one of three different academic levels – pre-GCSE, GCSE or A Level – depending on the age of the students.

The school subjects we support are diverse, ranging from Art & Design to Biology through to Economics and Media Studies.

LANGUAGE WORKSHOPSIn small class sizes of no more than 14 pupils, working together for 5 hours per week, Bede’s students are able to develop specific aspects of the English language according to their individual needs.

Students can choose between a range of workshops every week, from debating and essay writing through to interpreting graphs and pronunciation.


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ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONSAfter a hard day of studying, Bede’s Summer School students are encouraged to enjoy themselves.

We offer a diverse range of activities in both small groups and as a whole school. These activities take place indoors and out, off site and on, and include activities such as tennis, swimming and trips to the cinema.

At the weekend, students have the opportunity to visit places of cultural and historical interest, such as the British Museum, Madam Tussauds, Thorpe Park or Windsor Castle, as well as sight-seeing and shopping.

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TYPICAL WEEK


8.00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast CULTURAL EXCURSIONScience Museum

Including visits to the following galleries, halls and exhibitions:• Computing• Energy• Exploring space• Flight• Making the modern world• Marine engineering• Psychology• Science of the 18th Century• Veterinary history• Who am I?

Packed lunch eaten in Hyde Park

In the afternoon, students go to Oxford Street for free time and shopping.

Lie in & late breakfast

9.00 SCHOOL SUBJECT Science Keeping our bodies healthyUse/abuse of medical/recreational drugs

SCHOOL SUBJECT Maths Circle theorems Angles on the same arcAngles at the centre

SCHOOL SUBJECT Science Thermal energy transferEfficient use of energy

SCHOOL SUBJECT Maths Simple differentiationFinding equation of tangentFinding turning points

SCHOOL SUBJECT Geography Contrast in developmentContrast in agriculture and industryThe interdependence of nations


10.30 SCHOOL SUBJECT ICT Database: Concepts & examples. Start development of a simple database

SCHOOL SUBJECT Business Forms of business: Ownership & operation

SCHOOL SUBJECT ICT Development of database. Use and creation of forms and a menu system

SCHOOL SUBJECT Business Comparing business growth

SCHOOL SUBJECT Art & Design Texture and colourPaint/collage to depict still life composition


12.00 LANGUAGE WORKSHOPExtending your vocabulary 1Essay writing Colloquial expressions

LANGUAGE WORKSHOPPhrasal verbs 1 Formal/informal languageSummarising and note-taking

LANGUAGE WORKSHOPExtending your vocabulary 2Giving presentationsBeing an effective reader

LANGUAGE WORKSHOPDebating SpellingLanguage for business

LANGUAGE WORKSHOPPhrasal verbs 2 Pronunciation Language for negotiating

TRIPDay out in Eastbourne

Students will spend the day in Eastbourne and could:• Walk along the seafront• Go to the Pier• Do some shopping• Have lunch in the park and play

football, or frisbee with the staff.

13.00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

14.00 ENGLISH LESSONTopic this Week:EDUCATION Presentation of new vocabulary and expressionsPractice new vocabulary and expressions

ENGLISH LESSONListening: “Learning from experience”Grammar: Subject/object questions Quiz: True/False statements

ENGLISH LESSONListening: “Good and bad teachers”Vocab: Good and bad qualities (adjectives)Grammar: Used to/would

ENGLISH LESSONReading: “It’s never too late”Grammar: Modals of ability (present and past)Vocabulary: Idioms about learningPractise idioms about learning

ENGLISH LESSONQuestionnaire: What you know about the UK education systemReading: “The UK education system”Check work and make correctionsGrammar: Linking words


15.45 ENGLISH LESSONReading/Speaking“Good and bad learning experiences”Information exchange based on personal experience

ENGLISH LESSONWriting/SpeakingPrepare questions to ask in a quiz about educationMake your own quiz

ENGLISH LESSONWriting/SpeakingEntry for a website: “Great Teachers”

ENGLISH LESSONWriting/SpeakingMy classmate’s abilities now & in the pastComplete a chart

ENGLISH LESSONWriting/SpeakingResearch: “The Education System in your own country” Mini-presentation: Similarities/ differences compared to the UK system

17.00 Private study / Free time Private study / Free time Private study / Free time Private study / Free time Private study / Free time

18.00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

19.00 SOCIAL EVENTSSports ChoiceSwimming, tennis, football or aerobics

SOCIAL EVENTSBowling or karting

SOCIAL EVENTSSports Choice Swimming, squash, basketball or street dance

SOCIAL EVENTSBede’s Got Talent

SOCIAL EVENTSLeavers’ ceremony, BBQ & disco

SOCIAL EVENTSKaraoke night

SOCIAL EVENTSWelcome: games & activities

21.00 Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time

22.00 House time & bed time House time & bed time House time & bed time House time & bed time House time & bed time House time & bed time House time & bed time

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DISCOVER CAMBRIDGEHOMERTON COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGEAges 16–21 Minimum Level B1 (intermediate)

The Discover Cambridge programme is for students who want to develop their language skills in a more adult environment, whilst maintaining the strong ethos of Bede’s.

This fully inclusive programme comprises optional evening events and weekend excursions, tailored to the age group, which creates a feeling of independence amongst students.

Discover Cambridge is designed specifically for students with a particular interest in focusing their learning around the world of work.

It enables students to improve their language skills and widen their vocabulary while also providing them with the opportunity to learn genuinely useful skills, such as how to write reports, solve workplace problems and prepare presentations.

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Discover Cambridge is based at Homerton College, which is part of the University of Cambridge and is situated on the edge of this beautiful city, the academic tradition of which has existed for almost a millennium.

Cambridge is in East Anglia, a rural part of England, yet only about 50 miles/80 km north east of London.

Homerton is one of the most attractive colleges in Cambridge, with a mixture of old and new buildings set in spacious wooded grounds.

Up to 40 students per week join us for Discover Cambridge, coming from different countries around the world to engage in this exciting, innovative programme.

The bulk of the course is formed of 25 hours of lessons per week, taking place in the mornings and afternoons, with a full social programme planned in the evenings and weekends.

All accommodation is in single rooms with private bathrooms, located in the various College boarding houses on campus. Bede’s staff live on site, and there is access to medical care. Discover Cambridge students also have use of several Cambridge dining rooms and common areas, sports fields and the attractive grounds, as well as the use of a nearby sports complex.

Wi-Fi internet access, washing machines and dryers are available as standard.

ENGLISH SKILLSThis element of the course is compulsory, consisting of 10 hours of lessons per week.

These sessions are focused on improving general language skills, and include grammar and vocabulary building.

Each student is tested on arrival and streamed into small classes of similar ability (four levels from intermediate through to proficiency) of no more than 14.

The varied, current and topical syllabus is delivered by experienced and qualified teachers who, using communicative methodology, stimulate student participation, fluency and confidence.

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IELTSThis qualification is essential for students seeking to go to university in the UK or work in certain professions, such as law or medicine.

Experienced teachers assist students preparing for this test, coaching candidates for 3 hours per day in place of their English Skills and Language Workshops.

Students sit both the TOEIC and the IELTS tests at the end of their course at an external testing venue in Cambridge.

WORKING LIFE SKILLSThis unit enables students to develop skills and strategies in preparation for their future chosen profession.

Spending 10 hours per week in small class sizes of no more than 14, on subjects of particular relevance to them, students select a combination of topics in which they can develop their English with a focus on different market sectors such as banking and finance, business, computing and marketing.

Sessions encompass critical thinking and constructing arguments, conducting meetings, problem solving strategies, negotiating, public speaking, presentation skills, networking and technical writing.

LANGUAGE WORKSHOPSIn these sessions, groups of students, no more than 14 in a class, choose from a combination of workshop topics to develop their accuracy and confidence in specific areas of interest.

Workshops range from Colloquial English through to multi-word verbs, pronunciation, intonation and spelling.

In addition, students can choose to participate in TOEIC practice sessions.

TOEICThis is an internationally recognised qualification used by many businesses to determine the English language ability of job candidates.

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SOCIAL EVENTS AND EXCURSIONSNo opportunity is missed to encourage interaction between students, and everyone is encouraged to take part.

A wide choice of events, activities and trips is available throughout the week, largely in Cambridge, although at weekends we travel further afield to London and the South East.

In any one week a student might go cycling, punting, visit the Tate Britain art gallery, go paintballing, dance in a night club, visit Buckingham Palace or stop by the London Dungeons.

If students choose to opt out of any organised social event or excursion they can instead spend free time as they wish, relaxing at the college, engaging in additional study or venturing deeper into Cambridge.

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TYPICAL WEEK


8.30 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast EXCURSION (OPTIONAL)London

Morning

Visits to:• Tate Modern Gallery

Afternoon

• Open-top London bus tour• Visit to Covent Garden to see the

street actors, visit the boutiques & markets and have a drink while listening to live opera singers.

EXCURSION (OPTIONAL)Great Yarmouth

Morning

Visits to:• Norfolk Broads• Britannia Pier

Afternoon

• Get up close and personal with sharks at the Sea Life Centre

• Enjoy typical English seaside attractions such as crazy golf, pitch and putt, ten pin bowling or amusement arcades.

9.00 ENGLISH SKILLS Topic this week: PEOPLE & PLACES

Speaking/VocabularyPresentation & practice of new vocabulary & phrasal verbsPair interviews: memorable trips

ENGLISH SKILLS Listening Video podcast: “Endangered places”

Language FocusAdding emphasis: Cleft sentences

ENGLISH SKILLS ListeningRadio interview: “Eco-friendly tourism”Taking notes & summarising

Reading/SpeakingCampaigning for change

ENGLISH SKILLS Vocabulary Presentation and practice of adjectives for describing places and phrases for making a complaint

SpeakingDescribing photographs

ENGLISH SKILLS ListeningMigration through the ages

VocabularyPresentation and practice of phrases for describing statistics, graphs and charts


10.15 ENGLISH SKILLS CONTINUEDReading/Speaking Text “How to behave abroad”Discussion: National stereotypes and cultural identity

ENGLISH SKILLS CONTINUEDWriting/Speaking Research: Places to visit before they disappearMini-presentations

ENGLISH SKILLS CONTINUEDLanguage Focus Referencing & substitution; word-building

Writing/SpeakingPlanning a campaign & presenting to the group

ENGLISH SKILLS CONTINUEDLanguage Focus Language for making complaintsAppropriate style & layout

WritingWriting letters of complaint

ENGLISH SKILLS CONTINUEDSpeaking Stimulus-based discussion

Language FocusDescribing similarities, differences and trendsMaking generalisations


11.30 LANGUAGE WORKSHOPPronunciation & spelling OR Multi-word verbs & idioms OR Essay writing & punctuation

LANGUAGE WORKSHOPPronunciation & spelling OR Multi-word verbs & idioms OR Essay writing & punctuation





13.30 WORKING LIFE SKILLSPublic speaking and presentation skills

WORKING LIFE SKILLSUsing ‘reverse psychology’ to solve problems

WORKING LIFE SKILLSWriting focus: Emails

WORKING LIFE SKILLSConducting meetings in the workplace

Free time

14.45 Break Break Break Break

15.00 WORKING LIFE SKILLSPublic speaking and presentation skills

WORKING LIFE SKILLSUsing ‘reverse psychology’ to solve problems

WORKING LIFE SKILLSWriting focus: Reports

WORKING LIFE SKILLSConducting meetings in the workplace

16.15 Free time Free time Free time Free time


19.00 SOCIAL EVENTS (OPTIONAL)Walking tour / punting

SOCIAL EVENTS (OPTIONAL)Outdoor theatre

SOCIAL EVENTS (OPTIONAL)Great British quiz

SOCIAL EVENTS (OPTIONAL)Live music concert

Free time SOCIAL EVENTS (OPTIONAL)Visit traditional pub for dinner with staff

WELCOME MEETINGDrinks in college sports bar

21.30 Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time

This is an example timetable for illustrative purposes only.

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DISCOVER LONDONREGENT’S COLLEGEAges 17–21 Minimum Level B1 (intermediate)

Just like Discover Cambridge, Discover London is for students who want to develop their language skills in a more adult environment.

This fully inclusive programme includes optional evening events and weekend excursions, tailored to the age group, designed to create a feeling of independence.

Discover London is for those students who are considering further academic study in English and want to gain insight into British University life, experience lectures by University academics and professionals, and build their vocabulary in particular subjects as preparation for future academic courses.

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Discover London is based at the reputable Regent’s College, which offers year-round undergraduate and post-graduate degree courses.

The central location of Regent’s College, in the heart of London’s Regent’s Park, means that we can offer our students a safe and secure setting in which to live and study while at the same time giving them the opportunity to spend time in England’s vibrant, exciting, culturally diverse capital.

Up to 40 students per week join us for Discover London, flying in from across the globe to take part in 25 hours of morning and afternoon lessons per week and to engage in our superlative social programme in the evenings and at weekends.

Student bedrooms have 1, 2 or 3 beds and are located in a large unisex boarding house on the campus. Males and females have separate bathroom facilities.

Bede’s staff live on site, the boarding house reception is manned 24 hours a day, and there is access to medical care.

Every student has a security pass to gain access to the boarding house and facilities, which include a lounge, IT centre (with free access to the internet), fitness centre, refectory, bar/brasserie, tennis courts, table tennis room and basketball courts.

Wi-Fi is available, but students will need to bring their own laptops to access the internet.

Washing machines and dryers are available as standard, and there is a £14 daily meal allowance for students to buy breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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ENGLISH SKILLSThis element of Discover London is compulsory and involves 8 hours of lessons per week, focussed on improving general language skills, grammar and vocabulary.

Each student is tested on arrival and streamed into small classes of no more than 14, grouped by ability (four levels, from intermediate through to proficiency).

The varied, current and topical syllabus is delivered by experienced and qualified teachers who, using communicative methodology, stimulate student participation, fluency and confidence.

LANGUAGE WORKSHOPSIn these sessions, groups of students, no more than 14 in a class, choose from a combination of workshop topics to develop their accuracy and confidence in specific areas of interest for 5 hours per week.

Workshops usually combine two topics and run over 5 days, encompassing debating, essay writing, extending vocabulary, formal/informal language, interpreting graphs, phrasal verbs, presentations, pronunciation, punctuation and spelling.

ACADEMIC SEMINARSDiscover London students study three different subjects per week for a total of 12 hours, changing their subjects on a weekly basis, if desired.

A maximum of 14 students partake in each lecture, the topics of which are expanded on in seminars taught by experienced lecturers, pitched at first/second year of degree level.

Homework may be given as part of these sessions.

Academic seminar choices include computing, international business, law, marketing, management, theatre studies, media communications and much more.

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DISCOVER LONDON

SOCIAL EVENTS & EXCURSIONSNo opportunity is missed to promote interaction between students at Discover London. Everyone is encouraged to take part, although nothing is compulsory.

A wide choice of events, activities and trips is available throughout the week, largely in London, and at the weekend we often travel further afield, across London and beyond, into the South East.

In any one week a student could go bowling, travel on an open top bus tour, visit the London Eye, go paintballing, dance in a night club and visit the Houses of Parliament or Big Ben.

If students opt out of any organised social event or excursion, they can spend their free time as they wish, relaxing at the college, engaging in additional study or simply venturing into the capital to enjoy its plethora of sights, sounds and unique experiences.

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DISCOVER LONDON

TYPICAL WEEK


8.00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast EXCURSION (OPTIONAL)London

Morning

Visits to:• The Houses of Parliament• Westminster Abbey

Afternoon

• River Cruise along the Thames• Visit to Covent Garden to see the

street actors, visit the boutiques & markets and have a drink while listening to live opera singers.

EXCURSION (OPTIONAL)Cambridge

Morning

Visits to:• Christ’s College, Cambridge

University Library

Afternoon

• Punting, walking tour of the city and shopping

9.00 ACADEMIC SEMINAR International Business Introduction to creative thinking in business

ACADEMIC SEMINAR Marketing Principles of marketing

ACADEMIC SEMINAR International BusinessIntroduction to management

ACADEMIC SEMINAR Marketing Corporate brand management

ACADEMIC SEMINAR Management Human resources management Corporate social responsibility


10.30 ACADEMIC SEMINAR CONTINUEDInternational Business Business communication

ACADEMIC SEMINAR CONTINUEDMarketing Marketing research & forecasting

ACADEMIC SEMINAR CONTINUEDInternational Business Economics for business

ACADEMIC SEMINAR CONTINUEDMarketing Public relations Break


12.00 LANGUAGE WORKSHOPEssay writing & punctuationOR Language for business & giving presentationsOR Colloquial expressions & phrasal verbs

LANGUAGE WORKSHOPEssay writing & punctuationOR Language for business & giving presentationsOR Colloquial expressions & phrasal verbs





14.00 ENGLISH SKILLSTopic: Going GlobalListening:“Meaning of globalisation”Vocab/expressions speaking:Knowledge and experience sharing

ENGLISH SKILLSReading: “A changing city: Beijing”Comprehension of the textGrammar:Continuous verb forms: Present, past, futureAnalyses of uses

ENGLISH SKILLSListening:“Globalisation – Bad? Good?”Grammar: Giving opinions Advantages/disadvantages Agreement/disagreement

ENGLISH SKILLSReading: Did you know…?Grammar: Points in an argumentVocab: DiagramsListening: Changing Englishin a changing world

Free time


15.15 ENGLISH SKILLSWriting/speakingExamples of globalisation in London.Poster: Effects of globalisation in ourown country

ENGLISH SKILLSWriting/speakingGuess the city (Travel guide extracts)Make “Guess the city” for yourclassmatesDiscussion: Different perspectivesof seeing a city

ENGLISH SKILLSReading/writing/speakingInternet search: Pros and cons ofglobalisationTake notes and do a mini presentation

ENGLISH SKILLSListening/speakingDiscussion: Use of English in the futureListening: News from an English,Australian and Indian reporter.Debate: Different accents

16.15 Free time Free time Free time Free time


19.15 Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting

19.30 SOCIAL EVENTS (OPTIONAL)Bowling

SOCIAL EVENTS (OPTIONAL)Rollerdisco at the O2 Arena

SOCIAL EVENTS (OPTIONAL)West End musical “Chicago”

SOCIAL EVENTS (OPTIONAL)Paintballing

Free time SOCIAL EVENTS (OPTIONAL)Italian meal out in London with staff

SOCIAL EVENTS (OPTIONAL)Drinks in college sports bar

21.30 Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time Free time

This is an example timetable for illustrative purposes only.

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WorthingHastings

Cambridge

Gatwick

Luton

Stansted

Heathrow

Ebbsfleet

Ashford

FolkestoneDover

Brighton

LONDON

Windlesham

Lancing

Bede’s Dicker

Bede’s Eastbourne

Vinehall

Homerton College

Regent’s College

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http://www.bedessummerschool.org/

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