Our range of programmes - Discovery Summer · 2018. 10. 25. · Skills class appropriate for your age and level. This ensures maximum progress whilst encouraging additional interaction

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Discovery Summer, 33 Kensington High Street, London W8 5EA

Managing Director: Jane Merrick

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Our range of programmes Our short, intensive summer courses combine learning with a great “British” experience.

You’ll be learning new skills, trying new activities and enjoying new experiences - in English. You’ll discover talents you never thought you had!

We want you to enjoy getting to know our country and to make new friends from Britain and all around the world.

If two or more membersof one family booktogether we offer a 5%discount on each booking.

Accreditation UK - guarantee of qualityWe are regularly inspected by the British Council which guaranteesthe quality of our teaching, administration, premises, resources,accommodation and welfare. In our July 2018 report we are proudto have been awarded 14 strengths out of a possible 15.

Family Discounts5%discount

RESIDENTIAL COURSES Juniors 8 -17 years

DAY COURSES Adults 18+, Juniors 5 -17 years

Winchester pages 18-19

Shrewsbury page 15

Collingham page 21 Queen’s Gate page 22Marymount page 23

ACS Cobham pages 16-17

12-16 years

14-17 years

11-16 years

Global Young Leaders

Sports & Tech Academy

Pre-University

page 20Family London

Small centres ideal forfirst time away fromhome

Extensive campuses withfirst-rate facilities forstudy and recreation formore confident students

Intensive programmesfor those passionateabout sports, dance or tech

Challenging andinnovative programmeto engage inspiringyoung leaders

Ideal for families visitingLondon. Half or full dayoptions.

More advanced learnersbroaden horizons toprepare for futurecareer choices

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Radley page 12-13Shrewsbury page 14

8-17 yearsEnglish & Multi-Activity

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W A L E S

E N G L A N D

S C O T L A N D

Radley

MarymountCobham

Oxford

Heathrow

Gatwick

SnowdoniaNational

Park

Leeds

Carlisle

EdinburghGlasgow

Liverpool

Manchester

Birmingham

Warwick

Stratford

BathBristol

Cardiff

Cambridge

Norwich

Dover

BrightonPortsmouthBournemouth

SalisburyWinchester

London

Woldingham

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Shrewsbury11 - 16 years

English & Multi-Activity

Sports & Tech Academy

Woldingham8 - 13 years


Marymount8 - 13 years

Radley11 - 14, 14 -17 years

LondonJuniors: 5 - 17 yearsAdults: 18 + years

DAY COURSES

Family London


DAY COURSES


Winchester14 - 17 years

Pre-University

ACS Cobham12 - 16 years


Great locations


Why choose Discovery Summer?Top quality programmes since 2002.

We hope you’ll join the Discovery family this summer.

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Great locations

A new experience every year

Dedicated Head Office team

to advise and help you

Experienced, professional

andcaring staff

of our studentsreturn each summer

Top UK schools -outstanding

facilities

Experience BritishCulture

2 excursions perweek

Nearly

Intensive English

maximumprogress

30%

1:10

English Student Hosts

live and study with you

1 staff member forevery 4 students

At least

Visit England’sfamous landmarks

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Limits on each language group

Italian

Spanish

Japanese

Russian

Polish

German

French

HongKong

Chinese

EnglishStudentHosts

Turkish

More opportunities for learningand making new friendships

Our international family

66 nationalities in 2018

Choice of variedactivities -

afternoon andevening

RESIDENTIAL

Make English friends

A day at Discovery Summer with English Student Hosts...

Resident ‘English Student Hosts’ are a special feature of our residential centres. Spot them in their blue shirts.

English children of your age will be living amongst you - sleeping in the sameaccommodation, participating in classes and taking part in all other activities throughout

the day and evening.

There will be countless opportunities for speaking English naturally all day long - and for makingfriendships that last well beyond the course.

A warm welcome Support and encouragement

Animated discussion

Sharing British culture Before bedtime

Trinity Exam preparation

Ready for activities

Make English Friends


When you leaveShare your experience with friends andfamily! Take home:

• Your academic folder with diary• Examples of your work• Academic report• Discovery certificate and course photo.


RESIDENTIAL COURSES

Learning English

Our most popular programme offeredat four residential centres combinesintensive English classes with a widerange of activities which vary day to day.The teaching programme is split betweenEnglish Skills and English Workshops.

If you’re unsure of your level, ouronline level check will help you choosethe best Discovery option for you.

On arrival, you will be given a writtenand oral test and placed into an EnglishSkills class appropriate for your ageand level.

This ensures maximum progress whilstencouraging additional interactionwith new students.

Placement Testing

• Topic-based classes (e.g. Britishculture, future societies, film &music) help develop core skills (e.g.in using grammar, reading, writing,listening, and building confidence -with emphasis on spoken English).

• Lessons are designed to challengeand inspire. Our syllabus is based onTrinity GESE/CEFR (CommonEuropean Framework of Reference),and our creative team bring it tolife!

• Our maximum class size is 12*international students.

EXAMS (Optional and at extra cost)

Trinity Graded Exam in Spoken English(GESE) - optional (£95).

This oral exam has 12 levels (N.B. Dueto the complex topics involved examsat level 8 and above may not besuitable for very young learners). YourDirector of Studies will decide whichlevel you will take. Exams take placesubject to demand.

We recommend you take this exam tomake you more confident in usingspecific language and to gain aninternationally-recognised certificate.

Preparation classes are given for oneweek before the exam. This may be inplace of either English Skills or EnglishWorkshop classes. With the support andencouragement of English Student Hostsour students achieve impressive results!

CEFRA1 = BeginnerA2 = ElementaryB1 = IntermediateB2 = Upper

IntermediateC1 = AdvancedC2 = Proficiency

Trinity 23,45,67,8,9

10,1112

IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System)

Winchester only: IELTS exam - optional,subject to availability (approx. £165).Please contact us for more details.

Interactive learning

Dynamic teaching

ENGLISH & MULTI-ACTIVITYPROGRAMME

• Learn and develop by researching,discussing, collaborating andcreating. In these fun, task-basedsessions you will explore new topicareas and build confidence inimportant life skills (e.g. problemsolving, critical thinking, teamwork).

• Workshop topics vary week to week.Choose a workshop that mostinterests you e.g. British culture, popart, drama, stop-motion animation,game design.

• At the end of every week each classpresents its achievements in front ofthe whole school - invaluablepractice in developing confidenceand presentation skills.

* In exceptional cases, in order to placestudents at their correct level, maximum classsize may be exceeded.

For further details see:www.discoverysummer.co.uk/learningenglish

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ENGLISH SKILLS CLASSES

ENGLISH WORKSHOPS

Our intensive programmes maximise every opportunity for improving your English. Through activeclasses, team-work and a range of engaging topics, you’ll develop accuracy, fluency and, most

importantly, confidence in spoken English. Multinational classes encourage natural communicationin English – and what better way to be learning than amongst your English friends!

Student wellbeingYour safety, security and happiness is our priority


AIRPORT TRANSFERS

We offer a professional and friendly‘Meet and Greet’ service.

Once you have collected your luggageyou will come out of the Customs Halland see one of our airport represent-atives holding a Discovery Summersign with your name. Coaches/taxisleave at regular intervals to take youto your centre.

On departure, we check you in foryour flight and see you through todepartures.

Airport transfers by coach or taxi areincluded in the fees on publishedarrival and departure dates for flightsscheduled to arrive/depart between09.00 and 15.00 hours from/to specificairports (see fees sheet for details).

Special private transfers (at extra cost)can be arranged at any other time andfrom any other airport.

We recommend you book your flightsas early as possible.

WELFARE

Coming to England is an excitingadventure. To get the most from yourstay you need to feel safe, secure andhappy.

Each centre has dedicated, trainedhouse parents/welfare staff. They willbe there to welcome you, answer anyquestions and make you feel at home.They are available for you 24 hours aday to administer any medication, lookafter you if you are sick and generallycare for your wellbeing.

We also have designated First Aidersand/or visiting nurses. There is easyaccess to nearby health centres/hospitals.

There is a 24-hour emergency phone forparents and students to call if necessary.

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD

Boys and girls are accommodatedseparately. We normally place you in abedroom with students from othercountries. Where we offer singlerooms, we mix nationalities incorridors. There is a personal laundryservice once or twice a week. Our staffalso live in the boarding houses.

We provide a healthy range of foodthat includes typical English meals andinternational food.

MAKING NEW FRIENDS

The Discovery Summer experience isabout maximising opportunities formaking friends and improving yourEnglish. This is why we limit the time youcan spend on your mobile phone/WiFi.

We mix nationalities throughout theday to give you more opportunities todevelop real friendships.

Staff / studentratio at least 1:4

overall

OUR STAFF• Our teachers are all appropriately

qualified and ensure classes are livelyand interactive. They incorporate theirmany skills and interests into yourlessons (e.g. drama, music, tech)

• Over 60% of our staff return eachyear

• New staff are carefully selected andgiven additional training to ensurethe highest level of professionalismand support.

These provide a great opportunity foryou to practise and develop yourfavourite sports.

• Offered at extra cost, subject toavailability, on two afternoons a week

• Only one option can be booked eachweek

• Group sessions, led by professionalyqualified coaches

• Transportation costs, wherenecessary, are included

• Suitable for all levels• Please advise us of your level at time

of booking as there may berestrictions on the numbers we canaccept at beginner/advanced levels.

EXCURSIONS

In 2019 we have an exciting range ofexcursions and study visits on offer! Have fun with your new friends attheme parks, West End musicals, zoos,and famous London landmarks. Learnmore about British culture as you explorehistoric cities, famous university colleges,castles, museums, galleries, contemporarylandmarks and more! All tickets /entrancefees are included.

Before excursions you’ll research yourdestinations in class. Small tasksmay be set whilst you’re out andabout (e.g. a photographicscavenger hunt) to help you getthe most out of your trips.

BRITISH CULTURE

When people think of Britainthey may think of drinkingtea, eating fish and chips andbeing on time, but there is

much more to learn! Throughout yourstay, you'll be experiencing authenticBritish culture every day – in your EnglishSkills classes (British Etiquette), EnglishWorkshops (Kings & Queens), at atraditional English tea party, in eveningactivities (British summer fete) orresearching British history beforeexcursions to famous landmarks (Warwick Castle).

Being amongst your new British friends,our English Student Hosts, you’ll befinding out about popular British culture -our music, colloquial slang and how wedo things.

You’ll be amazed how much you'll learn,on campus and as you explore our country!

Football

Arts and crafts

Punting

Thorpe Park

Tower Bridge

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Activities and sportsMULTI-ACTIVITIES

You’ll be amazed at the range ofactivities, sports and entertainments weoffer! Some are challenging, some teachyou new skills, some are simply fun.

Multi-activities include sports, arts andcreative activities and vary centre tocentre every day.

Most evening activities involve all thestudents. Here are just some of thefantastic multi- and evening activitieson offer:

Horse-riding:£130 per week:(Woldingham)

£160 per week:(Marymount)

- all levels. The ridingstables have good facilitiesfor indoor/outdoor training.Protective hats and bootsare supplied.

Tennis: £90 per week:(Radley,Woldingham,Marymount)

- all levels. All the basicskills are coached andpractice matchesarranged.

Fencing: £90 per week:(Radley) - on site.

A sport that is based onskill, not strength! All the basic skills aretaught and kit isprovided.


RESIDENTIAL COURSES

English Skills

English Skills

Choice ofactivities or

Special SportsOptions

English Workshops

English WorkshopPresentations

British gardenfete

English Skills

Chill Out games

English Skills English Skills

English SkillsEnglish Skills

Choice ofactivities

English WorkshopsEnglish Workshops

Choice ofactivities

Choice ofactivities or

Special SportsOptions

Talent Show Team challenge

English Skills

English Skills

Special event e.g. Ceilidh

English Classes

Film Night (in houses)

English Skills

English Workshops

Farewell Disco

08.00

09.00

10.30

12.45

14.00

15.30

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11.00until 12.30

08.45 Morning Meeting

Break

Lunch Lunch

17.30

18.30

Excursion toOxford

e.g. guidedwalking tour,

punting, shopping

Full-day excursionto London

e.g.London Eye,Westminster

sightseeing tour,Covent Garden

shopping

Bedtime (Times vary depending on age)

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7Week 2

Chill Out Chill OutChill Out

Late DinnerBBQ Dinner

• aerobics

• athletics

• badminton

• basketball

• chess

• dance

• dodgeball

• fitness

• fives

• football

• lacrosse

• netball

• Quidditch

• Real Tennis

• squash

• swimming

• table tennis

• tag rugby

• tennis

• ultimate frisbee

• unihoc

• volleyball

• water polo

• yoga

• app coding

• arts and crafts

• baking

• digital photography

• drama games

• film-making

• henna hand painting

• stop-motion animation

• British garden fete

• discos

• film evenings

• geocaching (GPS treasure hunt)

• murder mysteries

• student performances

• survival skills

• talent shows

• team challenges

• traditional British games

• archery

• bodyzorbing

• ceilidhs (traditional dancing)

• circus skills

• carnival dance workshop

• carnival drumming workshop

• pool party

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EVENING ACTIVITIES

ARTS & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

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Excursions and British Culture

SPECIAL SPORTS OPTIONS

SAMPLE ENGLISH & MULTI-ACTIVITY PROGRAMME (22.5 hours tuition per week)

NEW!

Marymount International School, a small safe centre, islocated on a private estate just 18km from central London.The campus is ideal for young children. It is safe, compactand has many excellent facilities, set in beautiful landscapedlawns and gardens. Heathrow and Gatwick airports underan hour away.

Nearby is the town of Kingston-upon-Thames, on the banksof the River Thames. Hampton Court Palace and RichmondPark, London’s largest royal park, are close by.

Classrooms are modern and well-equipped. Good use ismade of the IT facilities in the school library.

The multi-purpose sports hall caters for a wide variety ofindoor sports, including basketball, volleyball andbadminton. Outdoors, there is 5-a-side football, a tenniscourt and lawns for other games. The FabLab, art studioand spacious auditorium offer students maximumopportunities for creativity.

ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Staff/student ratio 1:4 (often 1:3) ensuring a high level of

care and very close supervision

• Small, attractively-furnished and extremely well-keptbedrooms (1-4 beds) of a very high standard

• Fabulous dining hall

• Full board. WiFi available (at specific times)

Small centre - ideal for first time away.

RESIDENTIAL

20hours

TEACHING PROGRAMME• 20 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills, English

Workshops and end-of-week presentation

• English Workshops e.g. British fairy tales, FabLab, MusicPerformance, Life in Space, Pop Art

• FabLab - Learn Lego robotics, design/build your own Legocars, create a video game using Scratch

• The Trinity Exam is offered on 12 and 26 July. It is optional,but recommended (see p.6)

• Maximum class size: 12 international students.

ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• Full and varied afternoon and evening programme

• 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week e.g. London(London Eye, Thames river cruise), Chessington World ofAdventures, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace, Legoland,Kensington Palace and Adventure Sports (e.g. team-building)

• Circus skills and carnival drumming workshops

• Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost).

Day students join the morning and afternoon programme from Monday to Friday.

Levels: beginner to advanced 29 June-3 Aug (1, 2 or 3 weeks)A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Marymount8 - 13 years

Free airport transfers from Heathrow and Gatwick Q11

Legoland

Woldingham aerial view

FabLab Presentation skills

Lots of opportunities toexperience British culture and speak English with ourEnglish Student Hosts!

Woldingham School, a safe centre with extensive grounds,is situated in a beautiful, secluded valley of 280 hectares inSurrey, near Oxted. It is only 25km from London and closeto the M25 motorway. Gatwick is 30 minutes away andHeathrow an hour away. Direct trains from London Victoria toWoldingham station take 35 minutes.

Woldingham has extensive, landscaped grounds and offerssome excellent facilities: an arts centre, a home economicsclassroom for cooking, an impressive auditorium foroccasional film nights, an indoor sports centre, indoorswimming pool and tennis dome, an adventure playground,tennis courts, football pitch and astroturf.

Within Marden House we have our classrooms, IT suite, newdining hall, common room and all dormitory accommodation.

TEACHING & ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• 22.5 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills,

English Workshops and end-of-week presentation

• English Workshops e.g. Breakfast TV, Cooking, PortraitPhotography, Strange Science, Youtubers

• The Trinity Exam is offered on 23 July. It is optional, butrecommended (see p.6)

• Maximum class size: 12 international students

• Full and varied afternoon and evening programme

• 2 excursions per week e.g. London (e.g. Thames river cruise,museums), Chessington World of Adventures, Kew Gardens,Leeds Castle, Warner Bros Studios (Harry Potter)

• Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost).

ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Attractive, spacious, 2-4 bedded rooms of a high standard

in Marden House. Adjacent is Berwick House with newly-refurbished single study bedrooms

• Staff/student ratio 1:4 (often 1:3) ensuring a high level ofcare and very close supervision

• Comfortable common rooms for relaxation


Small centre - ideal for first time away.

RESIDENTIAL

Woldingham8 - 13 years 22.5

hours

Levels: elementary to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Free airport transfers from Heathrow and GatwickQ

Leeds Castle

Baking scones for traditional English tea party

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Make English Friends

Lots of opportunities toexperience British culture and speak English with ourEnglish Student Hosts! Make English Friends

RESIDENTIAL

Levels: elementary to proficiency

TEENS PROGRAMME• Staff/student ratio 1:4 - students have more freedom

whilst on campus

• Extensive campus ideal for learning to take place out-and-about.

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Radley has a large and impressive campus,ideal for confident young learners who have

been away from home before.

RESIDENTIAL

Levels: elementary to proficiency

22.5hours

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

TEACHING PROGRAMME• Teens and Juniors are taught separately

• Stimulating classes for higher levels encourageindependent thinking, opinion forming and developpublic speaking skills

• 22.5 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills,English Workshops and end-of-week presentation

• Exciting range of EnglishWorkshops e.g. British Humour,Castle Constructors, DigitalPhotography, Maths Warriors,GameDesign, Music Video and more!

• The Trinity Exam in Spoken Englishis offered on 23, 30 July and 6,13August. It is optional, butrecommended (see p.6)

• Maximum class size: 12international students.

ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• Full and varied afternoon and evening programme

• Some joint Junior and Teen activities so thatbrothers/sisters and friends can meet

• 2 excursions per week e.g. London (Thames river cruise,museums, West End musical), Bristol (Science Centre or SSGreat Britain), Birmingham (Sea Life, Science Centre),Oxford (guided tour, punting), Thorpe Park, Warner BrosStudios (Harry Potter), Warwick Castle

• Special Sports Options - Tennis and Fencing (at extra cost).

RADLEY COLLEGE (Teens and Juniors)

Radley College, one of Britain’s leading independentschools, was founded in 1847. It is situated in Radleyvillage, 8km south of Oxford, 3km north of Abingdon andjust over an hour by road or rail from London. The nearest airport is London Heathrow.

The campus, set in 325 hectares of parkland, is welcomingand completely self-contained. The facilities for study andrecreation are outstanding.

Sporting facilities include football,rugby and cricket pitches,athletics track, tennis courts (hardand astroturf), a Real Tenniscourt, squash and fives courts,indoor 25m 6-lane swimming/diving pool and sports hall. Thereis also an impressive dramatheatre and large IT suites. Allmeals are taken in the historic,oak-panelled dining hall.

“Looking forward to welcoming you in 2019!”Gary, Centre Manager

Radley11- 14 years

Radley14 - 17 years


TEENSJUNIORS

Free airport transfers from HeathrowQ

22.5hours

The Radley campus is outstanding in everyrespect and close to Oxford.

10 July -14 August (2, 3 or 4 weeks)

RADLEY COLLEGE (Teens and Juniors)

English & Multi-Activity English & Multi-Activity

ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Teens and Juniors are accommodated separately

• Radley has both modern and traditional boarding houses:single study bedrooms with washbasins and some cubicles in partitioned dormitories, also with wasbasins

• Common rooms with e.g. TV, DVD, pool, table tennis

• Close supervision by our resident staff



JUNIOR PROGRAMME • Staff/student ratio 1:4 (often 1:3) - dedicated staff offer

high supervision levels both in residences and on excursions

• Clock Tower Court: impressive building with classrooms andrecreation area - ideal for collaborative study andrelaxation.

SENIOR TEENS• Our active student council offers leadership opportunities

through collaboration and decision-making

• Special weekly events for 16+ years (optional) includelate evening programme (e.g. karaoke, movies andextra accompanied Oxford visit).

A student’s 10th year at Discovery Summer!

Young leaders in the making

Presentation skills

Bodyzorbing

Fencing



SHREWSBURY SCHOOL (both courses)

SHREWSBURY SCHOOLShrewsbury is well-known as a traditional independentschool. It was founded in 1552 and has Charles Darwinamongst its famous ‘old boys’. It is situated across theRiver Severn from the thriving market town of Shrewsbury.Manchester and Birmingham airports are approximately1.5 hours by road; London Heathrow 3-4 hours.

It has a very fine campus with both traditional andmodern buildings. Facilities for study and recreationinclude IT suites, a music school and large recreationspace. The school’s impressive sporting facilities includenumerous football pitches, an astroturf, tennis, squashand fives courts, an indoor sports hall and a 25m 6-laneswimming pool.

Shrewsbury has a magnificent campus withfirst-rate facilities for study, recreation and sports.

An intensive programme for those who arepassionate about sports or fascinated by

technology - all taught in English.

RESIDENTIAL

21hours

*Under 14 years only *Under 14 years only

Levels: beginner* to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

• 12-15 hours of intensive sports coaching, dance or techclasses on four or five mornings each week

• 15 hours of English lessons per week including EnglishSkills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentation

• English classes: maximum 12 international students

• The Trinity Exam is offered on 16 and 30 July. It is optional,but recommended (see p.6).

15hours

Shrewsbury School aerial view

SPORTS & TECH ACADEMYEach week you select one of the choices below. All sportscoaching is designed to improve skills, confidence, personalfitness and performance level. For more details and profilesof our experienced coaches/trainers visit:


RESIDEN T IAL

English levels: beginner* to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2



Free airport transfers from Heathrow, Birmingham and ManchesterQ

SHREWSBURY SCHOOL (both courses)

www.discoverysummer.co.uk/sportsacademy

3 July - 31 July (2, 3 or 4 weeks)

TEACHING PROGRAMME• 21 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills, English

Workshops and end-of-week presentation

• English Workshops e.g. British Quiz, Darwin’s World,Debate, Robot Design, Recycled Art

• ‘Active English’ takes you out of the classroom and teachesyou new skills e.g. explore British History in Shrewsburytown, discuss British humour with local residents

• The Trinity Exam is offered on 16 and 30 July. It is optional,but recommended (see p.6).

English & Multi-Activity Sports & Tech Academy + English

SPORTS ACADEMY + DANCE (all levels) TECH ACADEMY

Snowdonia (© APCE/SNPA) Tennis Academy

Coding with Raspberry Pi

ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• Challenging activities related to team-building and

leadership skills, designed to develop confidence, decision-making and communication skills

• 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week e.g. Birmingham (Sea Life, Science Centre), Chester, Drayton Manor Theme Park, Liverpool (Beatles museum,World museum), Manchester (Science & Industry Museum, Trafford Centre)

• Weekly house nights offer you the chance to relax with your new friends or take part in conversation clubs.


Tennis: 15 hours - on site. Our coaches work with smallgroups on all aspects of the game - tactical, technical (withvideo analysis), physical and mental. Tournament day atend of each week.

Golf: 15 hours - off site. Run at Shropshire's finest golfcourse by a highly experienced professional. All aspects ofthe game are taught on the covered driving range, thepitching/putting greens and on the 3, 9 and 18-holecourses. Suitable for both beginners and experiencedplayers.

Horse-riding: 12 hours - off site. A challengingprogramme for riders of all abilities. All aspects of horsemanagement are covered. You will gain confidence inhandling your horse in a variety of situations e.g. hacking,jumping, dressage and cross-country. On Saturdays we offere.g. team-building challenges, survival skills on site.

Adventure Sports: 12 hours - off site. Try differentactivities each morning e.g. mountain boarding,Segway riding, abseiling and high ropes, archery, claypigeon shooting, zip wire and rock climbing. On

Saturdays we offer e.g. team-building challenges,survival skills on site.

Dance: 15 hours - on site. Led by trained danceprofessionals sessions include musical theatre, salsa, hiphop, Latin, ballet, jazz and contemporary routines.Different genres are introduced each day, leading to acostumed performance at the end of each week.

ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Shrewsbury has both traditional and modern

boarding houses with 1-5 bedded rooms

• Some girls’ rooms have ensuite facilities

• Common rooms with e.g. TV,DVD,pool, table tennis



Coding with Raspberry Pi: 15 hours - Raspberry Pienables you to explore coding in a fun and practical way.You will develop problem-solving and critical thinkingskills whilst learning important new programming skillse.g. Linux shell commands, the Python programminglanguage, creating algorithms, testing programmes formistakes.

No prior knowledge of coding is required. The Pythonlanguage is great for both beginners and advancedprogrammers. It is versatile and rapidly growing inpopularity. Projects may include:

• Build and programme a robotic arm

• Create a ‘Rube Goldberg’ machine and programmethe Raspberry Pi to control it

• Create a voice controlled personal assistant. Writealgorithms to control your own robot that canswitch on radios and talk to other machines

• Create computer art, word games and morecomplex programmes using code.

Most students work in pairs maximising opportunities forcollaboration, analytical thinking and problem-solving.

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ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• The outstanding, newly-built/refurbished boarding houses

are exceptional. All single and twin ‘premium’ studybedrooms have en suite facilities

• Spacious and light common areas; ideal for relaxed houseevenings

• Safe campus with security gate and 24hr guard


• Full board. WiFi available (at specific times).

ACS COBHAMACS Cobham is located on a private estate, 24km fromcentral London, surrounded by beautiful countryside, whileclose to all the attractions of London. This impressiveinternational school sits within a secure 50-hectare campuswith excellent facilities for study, creative activities andrecreation. The boarding houses offer accommodation ofhotel standard. Heathrow and Gatwick airports are 45minutes away.

The outstanding sporting facilities include an impressiveindoor 25m 6-lane swimming pool, a first-rate sports hall, adance studio, a modern gym, an Olympic-sized athleticstrack, football pitches and 6 all-weather tennis courts. Thereis also a state-of the-art 500-seat theatre, drama and artstudio and IT suites.

ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• A wide range of activities are offered each week on

Cobham’s amazing campus! Choose from sports, art anddesign activities, team games and weekly campus challenges

• 2 excursions each week e.g. London (Thames river cruise,West End musical), Hampton Court Palace, Kew Gardens,Oxford (guided walking tour, museums, punting), ThorpePark, Winchester (Science Centre), Warner Bros Studios(Harry Potter).

RESIDENTIAL

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Levels: intermediate to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

ACS Cobham12 - 16 years

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22.5hours


RESIDENTIAL

A challenging and innovative programme to engage aspiring young leaders.


29 June -27 July (2 or 4 weeks)

ACS COBHAM

GLOBAL YOUNG LEADERS

Young Entrepreneurs

ACS Cobham aerial view

25m competition-class swimming pool

English Skills

Premium en suite study bedroom

Yoga

STEM class

• This blended programme of English, STEM, YoungEntrepreneur and Presentation Skills/Debateencourages leadership and collaborative problem-solving - essential skills for success in the 21st century

• Wide range of additional activities (Discovery Extra)broadens your horizons

• Staff mentors help you identify your goals to meetpersonal targets

• Large, modern campus with hotel standard en suiteaccommodation and outstanding facilities

• Close to London - experience the best of Britain!

• This programme runs for 2 or 4 weeks (45 hours’tuition per 2 weeks)

• You will study all four subjects over 2 weeks to broadenyour skill set and to develop your leadership potential

• Maximum class size 15 international students

• Classes are level-based. Students are split into groupsto ensure a good nationality mix

• Enrichment workshops e.g. code breaking enhanceand complement the academic programme

• Impressive campus used as an extension of theclassroom e.g. pond dipping, stargazing, survival skills

• Guest speakers (e.g. Science Demo Workshop)reinforce the importance of evidence-based thinkingand decision-making.

Why choose this programme?

• Improve core skills andtechnical accuracy

• Enhance fluency throughstimulating, collaborativesessions

• All tasks stretch and challenge

English Skills

• Develop an entrepreneurialmindset and learn theimportant steps to become aconfident young leader

• Solve problems and devisecreative solutions through theintroduction of business projects

Young Entrepreneur

• Learn how to present beforean audience - engage, inspireand persuade

• Explore a range of practicaltechniques and develop yourconfidence

Presentation Skills/Debate

• Conduct basic experiments in ascience laboratory - evaluateevidence, think logically andsolve real-world problems

• Collaborate on practical tasks.Projects integrate science,technology, engineering andmaths

STEM/Practical Science

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Art & Design Mentoring

Careers Fair British Traditions

Interactive Learning Zone Music & Song

Fitness & Wellbeing Team Building

Lots of opportunities toexperience British culture and speak English with our English Student Hosts! Make English Friends

These options are included in the fees. They are run after class and vary day to day.

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ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Spacious, comfortable bedrooms with 1 -8 beds and shared

bathrooms. As Winchester is an historic, traditional boys'school, do not expect 5-star accommodation!


• Meals are taken in traditional dining halls in house

• Responsible students may go out in small groups on someafternoons to explore Winchester city centre

• Full board. WiFi available (at specific times).

Subjects may vary week to week.

WINCHESTER AND THE COLLEGEWinchester College lies just outside the historic walls ofWinchester. Founded in 1382, it is one of Britain's leadingacademic independent schools. The founder went on to setup New College, Oxford. The historic buildings offer atranquil environment in private and secluded grounds.

Winchester is 100km south west of London and 1.5 hours byroad from London Heathrow and Gatwick.

Facilities include a theatre, an outdoor swimming pool,playing fields, cricket pitches and tennis courts.

Most lessons take place at the nearby Pilgrims’ School in theCathedral Close, a five-minute walk away.

ACTIVITY PROGRAMME• A range of sports, art & design, music and team

challenges encourage students to explore British culture,learn new skills and develop confidence

• 2 excursions per week e.g. Bath (Fashion Museum, RomanBaths), Corfe Castle, London (architectural workshop, WestEnd musical), Oxford (college visit, guided walking tour,punting), Thorpe Park.

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• Understand Economicprinciples for everydaylife, society andsuccessful business.

Economics and Business

• Learn how to becomea disciplined stageperformer and gainenormous confidence.

Drama

Film Making

• Explore theories andanalyse case studieswhich illuminate thesignificance ofInternational Relationsto understanding today’sglobal issues.

International Relations

• Develop exam strategiesand techniques forachieving your highestpotential; focus onimproving your studyskills. (IELTS EXAM: see p.6).

IELTS/Academic English

• Work with a sciencespecialist to solve practicalscientific problems eitherindependently or collab-oratively. Apply evidence-based thinking to solvesimple or complexeveryday problems.

Practical Science

Creative Writing

Cultural English Leadership Skills

Debate Model UN

Digital Photography Philosophy

IELTS/FCE Listening &Speaking

Further details: www.discoverysummer.co.uk/winchester

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• 22.5 hours’ tuition per week split between Majors(13.5hrs), Minors (6hrs) and Workshops (3hrs)


• Select one Major and one Minor per week

• Specialist tutors bring complex subjects to life

• Weekly interactive lectures from guest speakers

• Workshops on e.g. British Culture, Logic & ProblemSolving, Presentation Skills.

Why choose this programme? Majors

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• Live and study in one of Europe’s most beautiful,historic cities. An ideal, peaceful location for learning

• A challenging programme to prepare more advancedstudents for future university and career choices

• Explore local historic landmarks (e.g. WinchesterCathedral, Wolvesey Castle) as part of your culturalexperience

• Discuss university and career pathways with our staffmentors

• Develop leadership skills through a range of after-classactivities (e.g. student council, charity committee,leadership club)

• Enhance your critical thinking skills

• Deliver effective presentations, speaking in English withfluency and confidence.

• As part of a smallcreative team, exploreand apply differenttechniques, skills andtheories to create ashort film.


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DAY COURSES

London - Collingham

Individual Tuition

1:1 classes are offered in the afternoons only, subject toavailability. Min 1 hour, max 3 hours per day.

*Beginners accepted from 5-10years only

COLLINGHAM - KensingtonClasses are held in an impressive building on six floors, 5minutes’ walk from Gloucester Road and Earl’s CourtUnderground Stations. It is in a safe residential area.

Adults and juniors are taught in separate classes in the samebuilding. Parents can either study with us or enjoy free time.

Adults: 18 + years HALF DAY

Teens: 13-17 years FULL DAY

• 15 hours’ tuition per week (09:00 -12:30h or 13:30 -17:00h) Monday to Friday. Afternoon classes subject to demand

• Maximum class size: 10 students

• A needs analysis is carried out before the course

• Classes are lively and fun whilst covering grammar,reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation.There is an emphasis on spoken communication and afocus on real world day-to-day topics

• Relax in our café at break-time

• Optional weekly afternoon or evening family social event(at extra cost) e.g. dine in local restaurants, games in thepark, Thames River cruise

• Teens selecting a full day programme (09:00-17:00h) followthe half-day morning programme as above, plus afternoonactivities and excursions

• 3 afternoons per week: explore london with your teacher.Visits include e.g. Tower Bridge, guided tour of Houses ofParliament, Thames river cruise and more

• 2 afternoons per week: activities on site e.g. art & design,team building, research and create an historic Londontimeline

• Bring a packed lunch every day and a Zone 1 Travel/OysterCard

• 15 hours’ per week (09:00 -12:30h or 13:30 -17:00h) Monday to Friday


• Task-based classes are lively and fun. There is an emphasison improving spoken English whilst learning new grammarand vocabulary. Each Monday you begin a new projectlinked to the weekly museum visit. For examples seewww.discoverysummer.co.uk/familylondon

• A highlight of the week is the study visit with your teacherto one of the Kensington museums (Science, NaturalHistory, V&A), Design Museum, Kensington Palace, a 20-25minute walk away

• 5-6 year olds are only accepted if their parent/guardian isstudying with us or stays at the school until their child issettled. They do not go on study visits; instead they’ll belearning English through fun activities on site

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24 June -9 August (1 - 7 weeks)

Levels: beginners to advanced

Juniors + Teens: 5 -17 years HALF DAY

Levels: beginner* to advanced

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DAY COURSES

• Designed for families visitingLondon. Parents can study with us orenjoy free time

• Family members of different agescan study at different centres

• A truly multi-national experience: 56 nationalities studied with us inLondon in 2018!

Weekly afternoon or evening familysocial event (at extra cost) e.g. dine ina local restaurant, play games in thepark, take a Thames river cruise.

• English classes for juniors, teens andadults, Monday to Friday

• Written placement test carried outonline in advance; oral testing onarrival at the school

• Juniors and teens present their workat the Friday presentations. Parentswarmly invited to attend

• A little homework is set each day

• End-of-course report, DiscoverySummer certificate and class photoare presented on departure.

Walking distance:Collingham - Marymountdrop-off: 5 minsMarymount drop-off -Queen’s Gate: 7 mins

www.discoverysummer.co.uk/accommodationDay courses: you arrange your own accommodation.


A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

DAY COURSES

London - Marymount

MARYMOUNT - Kensington pick-up/drop-offThis programme takes place at Marymount InternationalSchool in Kingston-upon-Thames where we also run aresidential programme. A private coach, accompanied byour staff, collects children from a pick-up/drop-off pointnear Gloucester Road Underground Station, Kensington andtakes them to the school. The journey takes just over 30minutes, depending on traffic.

The campus is located on a private residential estate and isideal for young learners. It is safe, compact and has manygreat facilities, all set in beautiful landscaped lawns andgardens. Classrooms are modern and well equipped. Gooduse is made of the IT facilities in the school library. Themulti-purpose sports hall caters for a wide variety of indoorsports, including basketball, volleyball and badminton.Outdoors, there is a 5-a-side football pitch, a tennis courtand lawns for other games. There is a FabLab, an art studioand a spacious auditorium where end-of-weekpresentations take place.

1 July -2 Aug (1 - 5 weeks)

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Juniors: 8 - 13 years FULL DAY

• Monday to Friday. Coach leaves drop-off point promptlyat 08:30h and returns by 18:00h

• 20 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills,English Workshops and end-of-week presentation

• English Workshops e.g. British fashion, superherocomics, survival skills, spies and detectives

• FabLab - Learn Lego Robotics, design/build your ownLego cars, create a video game using Scratch

• The Trinity Exam is offered on 12 and 26 July. It isoptional, but recommended (see p.6)


• Full cooked lunch included

• Afternoon activities, led in English, include sports, arts& crafts, drama

• Wednesday afternoon excursion to e.g. KensingtonPalace, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace

• On Friday afternoons parents are invited to attend theend-of-week presentations

Levels: beginner to advanced


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London - Queen’s GateDAY COURSES

QUEEN’S GATE - KensingtonThe course takes place at Baden Powell House (corner ofQueen’s Gate and Cromwell Road), just 5 minutes’ walkfrom Gloucester Road and South Kensington Undergroundstations. The air-conditioned building has spaciousclassrooms and a safe, outdoor roof terrace.

1 July -9 August (1 - 6 weeks)

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Levels: Beginner* to upper intermediate

Juniors: 7-13 years FULL DAY

• 09:00-17:00h Monday – Friday

• 20 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills, EnglishWorkshops and end-of-week presentation

• English Workshops e.g. Animation, British Comics, Drama,Pop-Up Storybooks, Rocket Design and more!


• A highlight of the week is the study visit with yourteacher to one of the Kensington museums (Science,Natural History, V&A), a short walk away

• Cold ‘picnic’ lunch included in the fees (e.g. sandwich,fruit, cereal bar, drink)

• Afternoon activities, led in English, include arts & crafts,games on the terrace, team-building activities, traditionalsports days in Kensington Gardens (10 minutes’ walkaway)

• On Friday afternoons parents are invited to attend theend-of-week English Workshop presentations


*Beginners classes subject toavailability

“I have been to three other summer schools and thisis definitely the best.” Hossein, Iran

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