2016 Kings Summer Brochure

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With over 30 years of running summer schools for young people

from all over the world, Kings Summer has given thousands of

students a summer they’ll never forget.

To give our students the best possible experience, we make sure all

our summer centres are in ideal locations, with excellent facilities

and highly-motivated staff, many of whom return to the Kings

Summer family year after year.

We pride ourselves on offering plenty of individual support and

attention, and ensure that each child’s safety and well-being are

always our top priorities.

The range and flexibility of our courses allow us to cater for a host of

different interests, and for 2016 we are delighted to be offering

residential courses at a fantastic new location — South Bank

University (Central London) in the UK.

We are also pleased to introduce a range of new specialist activities,

which can be booked in conjunction with the main residential

summer course. These include horse riding and tennis in Bath, and

performing arts in Cheltenham.

We look forward to welcoming your child.

Mary Doody Director of Kings Summer

WELCOME

To help keep our standards consistently high, we ask for regular feedback on our programmes. In 2015, an average of 91% of students at our residential summer centres said they would recommend Kings Summer. For more information on satisfaction ratings by location see pages 14 – 51.

Student satisfaction

91%

Your child's perfect summer starts here 04

Our courses: Residential Summer Centres 06

Our courses: Vacation Extra Centres 07

Our activities 08

Our excursions 09

Lessons and learning 10

A world of friendship 11

Student care 12

Our locations 14

Los Angeles (Marymount) 16

Malibu 20

New York 24

Central London (South Bank) 28

Cheltenham 32

Bath (Downside) 36

Pangbourne 40

London (Farringtons) 44

Moreton Hall 48

Bournemouth 52

London (Beckenham) 56

Oxford 60

Information 65

Sightseeing tours 65

Read more. See more. 65

Book your child's course 65

Accreditation

Many of our UK Summer Centres are accredited by the British Council. See each location page for details.

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YOUR CHILD'S PERFECT SUMMER STARTS HERE

Los Angeles (Marymount) Malibu New York Central London (South Bank) «NEW Cheltenham Bath (Downside)

Location Marymount California University, Los Angeles, California

Pepperdine University, Malibu, California

Concordia College, Bronxville, New York, 30 mins by train from Manhattan

Central London, South Bank University Cheltenham College, Gloucestershire

Downside School, 20 mins from Bath Location

Page 16 20 24 28 32 36 PageAccommodation Twin rooms — 15 mins away by free bus Twin rooms on campus Twin rooms on campus Single ensuite rooms — 5 mins walk

from main campusSingle and twin rooms with some dorms on campus

Single and twin rooms with some dorms on campus

Accommodation

Courses offered Summer Course Summer Course Summer Course Summer Course Summer Course(+ Intensive English, + Filmcraft, + Performing Arts «NEW)

Summer Course(+ Intensive Academic, + Tennis «NEW+ Horse riding «NEW)

Courses offered

Recommended age range 12 – 17 10 – 16 10 – 17 12 – 17 (14+ for individuals) 12 – 17 8 – 12 and 13 – 17 Recommended age range

Start dates 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July 26 June; 3,10, 17,24,31 July; 7, 14 August 6, 13,20, 27 July 6, 13,20, 27 July; 3, 10 August Start dates

End date 6 August 30 July 6 August 21 August 3 August 17 August End date

Changeover day Sunday arrive/Saturday depart Sunday arrive/Saturday depart Sunday arrive/Saturday depart Sunday arrive/Sunday depart Wednesday arrive/Wednesday depart Wednesday arrive/Wednesday depart Changeover day

Pangbourne London (Farringtons) Moreton Hall Bournemouth London (Beckenham) Oxford

Location Pangbourne College, near Reading, Berkshire

Farringtons School, Chislehurst, Kent

Moreton Hall school, Shropshire, near Manchester

Attractive seaside town on England's South coast

London suburb, 20 mins by train to Central London

Famous university city in central England

Location

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dorms on campusMainly twin rooms on campus Twin and triple ensuite rooms

on campusOff-campus single en suite residence or homestay

Off-campus twin or triple room residence (groups only) or homestay

Off-campus residence Accommodation

Courses offered Summer Course Summer Course Parent and Child Course Vacation Extra Vacation Extra Vacation Extra, Intensive Academic Courses offeredRecommended age range 10 – 17 10 – 16 3 – 7, 8 – 13 (child age) 13 – 17 (16+ for individuals in residence) 14 – 17 14 – 17 / 15 – 17 Recommended age rangeStart dates 10, 17 July 10, 17, 24 31 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 14, August 12, 19, 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 14,

August (homestay), 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July, 7 August (residence)

12, 19, 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 14 August (homestay), 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24 July (residence — groups only)

26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July (Vacation Extra)3, 10, 17, 24 July (Intensive Academic)

Start dates

End date 24 July 7 August 20 August 28 August homestay, 21 August residence

28 August homestay, 7 August residence

7 August (Vacation Extra)31 July (Intensive Academic)

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Changeover day Sunday arrive/Sunday depart Sunday arrive/Sunday depart Sunday arrive/Saturday depart Sunday arrive/Sunday depart Sunday arrive/Sunday depart Sunday arrive/Sunday depart Changeover day

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Choosing the perfect summer for your child is easy.

We offer a range of great locations and summer experiences, at both our Residential Summer Centres and Vacation Extra Centres. Courses are designed to be varied and flexible, ensuring we can cater for youngsters of different ages, needs and interests. You are sure to find the perfect course and location for your child.

These pages show an overview of our summer centres and the courses available at each location. Full details can be found on the individual location pages (16 – 63).

Los Angeles (Marymount) Malibu New York Central London (South Bank) «NEW Cheltenham Bath (Downside)

Location Marymount California University, Los Angeles, California

Pepperdine University, Malibu, California

Concordia College, Bronxville, New York, 30 mins by train from Manhattan

Central London, South Bank University Cheltenham College, Gloucestershire

Downside School, 20 mins from Bath Location

Page 16 20 24 28 32 36 PageAccommodation Twin rooms — 15 mins away by free bus Twin rooms on campus Twin rooms on campus Single ensuite rooms — 5 mins walk

from main campusSingle and twin rooms with some dorms on campus

Single and twin rooms with some dorms on campus

Accommodation

Courses offered Summer Course Summer Course Summer Course Summer Course Summer Course(+ Intensive English, + Filmcraft, + Performing Arts «NEW)

Summer Course(+ Intensive Academic, + Tennis «NEW+ Horse riding «NEW)

Courses offered

Recommended age range 12 – 17 10 – 16 10 – 17 12 – 17 (14+ for individuals) 12 – 17 8 – 12 and 13 – 17 Recommended age range

Start dates 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July 26 June; 3,10, 17,24,31 July; 7, 14 August 6, 13,20, 27 July 6, 13,20, 27 July; 3, 10 August Start dates

End date 6 August 30 July 6 August 21 August 3 August 17 August End date

Changeover day Sunday arrive/Saturday depart Sunday arrive/Saturday depart Sunday arrive/Saturday depart Sunday arrive/Sunday depart Wednesday arrive/Wednesday depart Wednesday arrive/Wednesday depart Changeover day

Pangbourne London (Farringtons) Moreton Hall Bournemouth London (Beckenham) Oxford

Location Pangbourne College, near Reading, Berkshire

Farringtons School, Chislehurst, Kent

Moreton Hall school, Shropshire, near Manchester

Attractive seaside town on England's South coast

London suburb, 20 mins by train to Central London

Famous university city in central England

Location

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dorms on campusMainly twin rooms on campus Twin and triple ensuite rooms

on campusOff-campus single en suite residence or homestay

Off-campus twin or triple room residence (groups only) or homestay

Off-campus residence Accommodation

Courses offered Summer Course Summer Course Parent and Child Course Vacation Extra Vacation Extra Vacation Extra, Intensive Academic Courses offeredRecommended age range 10 – 17 10 – 16 3 – 7, 8 – 13 (child age) 13 – 17 (16+ for individuals in residence) 14 – 17 14 – 17 / 15 – 17 Recommended age rangeStart dates 10, 17 July 10, 17, 24 31 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 14, August 12, 19, 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 14,

August (homestay), 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July, 7 August (residence)

12, 19, 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 14 August (homestay), 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24 July (residence — groups only)

26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July (Vacation Extra)3, 10, 17, 24 July (Intensive Academic)

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End date 24 July 7 August 20 August 28 August homestay, 21 August residence

28 August homestay, 7 August residence

7 August (Vacation Extra)31 July (Intensive Academic)

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OUR COURSES

Our Residential Summer Centres offer an all-inclusive campus-type experience for young learners. Offering superb facilities in some of the best locations throughout the UK and USA, your child

will enjoy a perfect summer of learning, sports and activities in a safe and secure environment. Meals and accommodation are provided on site, and there are fully supervised excursions.

Intensive Academic

• Location: Bath (Downside)

• Typical age range: 12 – 17

• Additional hours per week: 12 hours of academic study

This option provides students with theopportunity to study a range of academicsubjects and gain valuable experience of lifein a top UK boarding school. Subjectsinclude Maths, Science and Geography.

Please note that students who select the Intensive Academic option do not take part in core activity sessions. All students will need a minimum level of intermediate English, and will be required to complete a pre-test.

Horse riding «NEW for 2016



• Additional hours per week: 6 hours

Students will receive tuition at a local approved stables in walking, trotting, cantering, jumping, hacking and horse management (according to level).

Tennis «NEW for 2016



• Additional hours per week: 6 hoursA professional tennis coach helps students practise ball skills, learn to serve and develop match play techniques, skills and fitness. This takes place on site.

Intensive English

• Location: Cheltenham


• Additional hours per week: 6 hours of specialist English

This option is designed to help students make maximum progress in spoken English. Students receive tuition in areas such as grammar, pronunciation and literature.

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Students learn about film-making, including script-writing, directing, acting, camera-work, lighting and digital editing.

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Students plan and perform a short musical or play. They can direct, perform, and design costumes/scenery.

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Summer CourseLocations: Los Angeles (Marymount), Malibu, New York, Bath (Downside), Cheltenham, Pangbourne, Farringtons, Central London (South Bank)

Typical age range: 8 – 17

Lesson plan: 15 hours of English per week

Activities: Fully supervised programme of sports and activities on campus

Excursions: 3 – 4 excursions per week

Accommodation: Full-board accommodation

This core, fully-inclusive course is designed to improve your child’s English while also providing a wide range of sports, activities and excursions for them to enjoy with students from all over the world.

There is also the option to add on specialist sports or tutoring sessions at certain locations. These are in addition to core lessons and activities, and a supplement applies.

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OUR COURSES

Our Vacation Extra courses take place at Kings’ year-round centres in London, Bournemouth and Oxford. Designed for teenagers, the courses here allow for more individual freedom, yet still within a safe and secure environment.

Vacation Extra Centres

Parent and Child Course

• Location: Moreton Hall

• Child age range: 3 – 7, 8 – 13

• Lesson plan: 15 hours of English per week for adults, 10 hours of English per week for children

• Fully supervised programme of sports and activities on campus

• One full-day and one half-day excursion per week

• Full-board accommodation on campus

This unique course allows both parent and child to enjoy an active and fun vacation while learning about life in a UK boarding school. It features separate programmes for parents and children, plus activities to participate in together.

Vacation Extra Course

• Locations: Bournemouth, London (Beckenham) and Oxford


• Lesson plan: 15 hours of English per week

• Supervised programme of sports and activities with some free time

• One half-day and one full-day excursion per week

• Full-board accommodation off-site in residence or homestay (Bournemouth and London only)

The Vacation Extra Course is designed to improve students' English whilst offering a varied range of activities and excursions. Accommodation and some activity venues are located off site.

Intensive Academic Course (Pre-university)

• Location: Oxford


• Lesson plan: 27 hours of lessons per week

• One half-day and one full-day excursion per week

• Full-board, off-site residential accommodation

This course offers a combination of general English lessons, academic subjects and IELTS preparation. Students also have a programme of excursions. Accommodation is available in an off site residence.

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OUR ACTIVITIESAt Kings, we know it’s important that every day is busy, fun-packed and different. For this reason, we complement lessons with a vast range of activities, ensuring that there is something new and exciting to enjoy every single day.

Each centre offers a variety of structured and supervised daytime activities. These have been specifically designed to make the most of the facilities and surroundings at each location.

Students can play beach volleyball in LA, learn to climb at Pangbourne, develop their photography skills at Bath, enjoy a refreshing swim at Farringtons — all centres have lots to offer. Specific courses have been designed for each centre, more information about which can be found on our website.

l Students at some of our Residential Summer Centres can also select specialist ‘add on’ sessions (supplement applies), which include tennis, horse riding, film craft, performing arts, intensive English tuition, and academic English lessons.

l Our Vacation Extra Centres also offer supervised activities each day, which can take place both off and on site.

Daytime activities

In all of the residential summer centres, social activities are arranged each evening to encourage fun, friendship and English practise.

Students usually have one main activity each evening, followed by some supervised ‘chill out’ time at the end of the day.

Evening activities are generally quiz nights, discos and talent shows, and occasionally may also include indoor or outdoor sports, photo challenge, swimming and treasure hunts.

Our Vacation Extra centres offer 3 – 4 evening activities per week.

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OUR EXCURSIONSWe have carefully planned excursions to areas of interest that we feel will best enhance students’ experience. We aim to offer a mix of cultural and historical visits as well as some shopping trips and visits to entertainment venues. Our centre-specific factsheets give full details of all the excursions we offer. See kingssummer.com/more.

For information on additional sightseeing trips available with our courses, please see page 69.

In the US we run three full-day excursions each week to make the most of the iconic cities in which we are located.

Destinations include famous landmarks such as the Empire State Building, museums such as the Natural History Museum, theme parks including Six Flags and Universal Studios, and famous beaches including Venice Beach and Santa Monica Beach.

In the UK every centre will have both full-day and half-day excursions which will allow students to explore some of the most famous cities in the country, including London, Brighton, Oxford, Bath, Portsmouth and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Students at our Central London centre will have daily visits into London as well as full-day excursions at the weekend.

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LESSONS AND LEARNINGKings Summer offers young learners and teenagers an excellent opportunity to use, practise and improve their English skills in a fun learning environment. Our course material is intended primarily to help students develop their speaking and listening skills.

All students are tested on the first day of their stay to determine their level — both written and oral testing takes place to determine the correct class for each student. Each class has a maximum of 15 students. Students are placed in one of six levels, from Beginner to Advanced.

Excursion lessons have been programmed into the timetable at our residential centres. The excursion lesson is a chance for students to learn more about the destinations on offer that week. The teachers often do follow-up activities in class about the destinations visited.

Students are given coursebooks on a loan basis in their lessons. These have been carefully selected to help enhance learning, develop linguistic skills and improve students’ confidence in listening and speaking. Students also complete a number of interactive projects during their stay to allow them to practise their language more freely.

As students progress through the course, they will be adding to a portfolio of work which they can take home and show their parents. Students will receive an end-of-course report on their academic studies and a certificate of attendance.

Levels

Excursion lessons

Coursebooks and project lessons

Portfolio of work / report / certificate

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A WORLD OF FRIENDSHIPKings Summer attracts students from over 50 countries each year, so your own child will share great times with friends from all over the world. This means they will be able to experience other cultures when they are in the UK or USA. It also means that their language skills will improve as they will need to communicate with their new friends through the shared use of English.

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BrazilPeruColombiaMexicoUSA

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JapanAustraliaMalaysia

Taiwan

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Georgia

Kazakhstan Tajikistan

Russian Federation Uzbekistan

Saudi Arabia

Jordan

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Iran United Arab Emirates

Egypt

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STUDENT CAREStudent welfare and safety are always our top priorities at Kings Summer. We understand and acknowledge the trust that you put in us, and take our responsibility very seriously.

To ensure that students are safe at all times we have put the following measures into place:

• All lessons and activities are compulsory.

• At our Vacation Extra centres the homestay providers and residence supervisors are responsible for students at their accommodation, and ensure that curfews are followed every night.

• In the residential summer centres House Parents or Night Supervisors monitor the halls of residence throughout the night time period.

• Teachers take attendance registers at the start of every lesson.

• Registers are taken on activities and excursions.

• Individual students are allocated a staff member to act as their guardian during their stay.

• There is a designated Welfare Manager at each of our locations.

• We ensure high staff to student ratios.

• Students are all issued with ID cards and wristbands with emergency contact information.

• There are designated staff with first aid training at each centre.

• A 24-hour emergency phone service for students, staff and parents is in place.

• We have a regularly reviewed child safeguarding policy.

• Child safeguarding forms an integral part of staff training.

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STUDENT CARE

With a very full and active programme we know how important it is for students to eat nutritious food. All meals will be provided for students, either at the school or by their homestay host. On full-day excursions, packed meals will be provided. We also cater for students with special dietary requirements.

Kings Summer offers a student bank service so that students can feel safe in knowing their money, passport and travel documents are kept in a safe place. This service allows us to help the students manage their money, and also reduce the likelihood of them losing it.

We’ve developed an excellent value insurance policy specially designed for international students, in conjunction with Guard.Me in the USA and Endsleigh Insurance in the UK.

The insurance policy gives a very high level of cover and will protect students in the case of an accident or emergency, as well as the need for urgent travel home.

Students’ personal possessions are also covered. To make sure your child is fully protected, simply complete the insurance form. For full details about levels of cover and costs, see the Information and Support section of our website: kingssummer.com

Nourishing meals

All students attending our programmes must book a Kings arrival/departure transfer unless travelling with a group leader or a responsible adult.

Students who book this service will have a meet and greet service on arrival (a nominated driver or a Kings member of staff) and will be taken directly to their centre. Equally, on departure all individual students will be checked in by Kings staff or a driver. Groups are normally checked in by their group leader. We also welcome students who have booked an Unaccompanied Minor service.

Transfers

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OUR SUMMERLOCATIONSResidential Summer Centres

16 Los Angeles (Marymount)

20 Malibu

24 New York (Concordia)

28 Central London (South Bank)

32 Cheltenham

36 Bath (Downside)

40 Pangbourne

44 London (Farringtons)

48 Moreton Hall

Vacation Extra Centres

52 Bournemouth

56 London

60 Oxford

We offer a range of great locations which have been carefully selected for their

outstanding facilities, attractive and interesting surroundings and secure

environments. Our residential summer centres in the UK and US provide an

all-inclusive campus-type experience; our city-based Vacation Extra centres

in the UK are located in our year-round Kings centres.

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USA RESIDENTIALLA (MARYMOUNT)

Our Los Angeles Residential Summer Center is situated on the ocean-side campus of Marymount California University. It enjoys a beautiful location overlooking the Pacific Ocean, approximately 1 hour from downtown LA and close to many of California’s top attractions, including LA and Hollywood, Santa Monica and Disneyland.

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Beautiful 26-acre campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Swimming pool

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Lounge area

Large cafeteria

Computer room with internet access and wifi on campus

Nearest LAX (32km)

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Student Satisfaction in 2015% of students rating excellent/good

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Key Facts

Arrival dates: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July

End date: 6 August

Duration: 1 – 5 weeks (1 week bookings are accepted for 31 July only)

Recommended age range: 12 – 17

Maximum class size: 15

Course Excursions

3 full-day excursions each week.

Excursion destinations include Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain or Hurricane Harbor, various shopping outlets, Hollywood, Santa Monica and Venice Beach.

Summer CourseThis course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers who would like to spend time on a beautiful college campus in California. Offering fantastic on-site facilities including a swimming pool and tennis courts, the 15 hours of English tuition each week is complemented by a full programme of on-campus activities and full-day excursions into Los Angeles.

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Internet

Wifi is available in each residence unit and on the main campus.

Laundry

We organise a weekly bed linen change. A pay-per-use laundry facility is available for students within the accommodation block at set times.

Activities

One half-day spent on site doing various sporting and/or artistic activities as well as a fully-inclusive evening activity programme either at the student residence or on the main campus.

Accommodation

Students live in the Marymount campus residence located a 15 minute free shuttle bus ride from the main site.

Each town house unit contains 2 or 3 twin rooms and shared bathroom (average ratio 1:4). All units have a living room and an outside patio. Boys and girls reside in separate units.

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USA RESIDENTIALMALIBU

Our Malibu Residential Summer Center is situated on the campus of Pepperdine University and offers an ideal, safe environment for younger international students. It enjoys a beautiful Californian location at the foot of the Santa Monica Mountains with a fantastic view of the Pacific Ocean. The famous beaches of Los Angeles are a short drive away, while LA’s “must see” areas including Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica are easily accessible.

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Beautiful 832-acre campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Ocean-view cafeteria with indoor and outdoor seating

Fields where baseball, soccer, lacrosse and other team sports can be played

Tennis courts, swimming pool, and outdoor sand volleyball courts

Modern classrooms

On-campus accommodation

Internet access with wifi on campus

Malibu, Los Angeles Nearest LAX Airport (40km)

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Arrival dates: 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24 July

End date: 30 July

Duration: 1 – 5 weeks (1 week bookings are accepted for 26 June and 24 July only)



Course Excursions


Excursion destinations may include Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain or Hurricane Harbor, various shopping outlets, Hollywood, Santa Monica and Venice Beach.

Summer CourseThis course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers who are looking for an on-campus stay by the beach. Offering fantastic on-site facilities including a swimming pool and tennis courts, the 15 hours of English tuition each week is complemented by a full programme of on-campus activities and exciting excursions to iconic destinations in and around LA.

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Internet

Wifi is available campus wide.

Laundry


Activities

One half-day spent on site doing various sporting and/or artistic activities as well as a fully-inclusive evening activity programme.

Accommodation

Comfortable on-campus accommodation in twin rooms (average ratio 1:4). Girls and boys are accommodated in different areas or on different floors.

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USA RESIDENTIALNEW YORK

Our New York Residential Summer Center is located on the safe, attractive campus of Concordia College in the affluent village of Bronxville. This neighborhood has a real village feel yet is just 30 minutes from Grand Central Station and the excitement and bustle of New York City. JFK, La Guardia and Newark airports are all less than 1 hour by coach or taxi.

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On-site canteen

Large auditorium

Student lounge

Indoor basketball court

Multipurpose sports hall

Beach volleyball court

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Arrival dates: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July

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Excursion destinations in Manhattan include the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Museum of Natural History and Central Park as well as visits to large shopping outlets and Six Flags Great Adventure or Hurricane Harbor.

Summer CourseThis course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers who would like to experience the famous city of New York. Offering the perfect combination of learning and exploring, it comprises 15 hours of English, numerous on-site sporting activities and many full-day excursions to Manhattan.

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Activities

One half-day spent on site doing various sporting and/or artistic activities as well as a fully-inclusive evening activity programme.

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation in twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities and common areas on each floor. Girls and boys are accommodated in different areas or on different floors.

Internet

Wifi available campus wide.

Laundry

We organise a weekly bed linen change. A free personal laundry facility is available for students within the accommodation block at set times.

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UK RESIDENTIALCENTRAL LONDON (SOUTH BANK)

Our new Central London Residential Summer Centre is based at London's South Bank University. Enjoying a superb location right in the heart of the city, it offers modern facilities and single en suite accommodation with spectacular views of the Shard and the London Eye.

Facilities

Single en suite bedrooms

New dining and classroom building

Indoor sports hall

Student social area

Internet access with wifi in most areas

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Key Facts

Arrival dates: 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, July; 7, 14 August

End date: 21 August

Duration: 1 – 8 weeks (1 week bookings are accepted for 26 June, 7, 14 August only)

Recommended age range: 12 – 17 (14+ for individuals)


Course Excursions

Daily trips to major London attractions, such as London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Natural History Museum, plus an additional full-day trip to Brighton, Oxford, Windsor, or Canterbury each week.

Weekly travel card included for use on the London underground and buses (zones 1 and 2).

Summer CourseThis course is the perfect choice for juniors and teenagers who would like to spend time in the heart of the city of London. With a fantastic location, close to Big Ben and the London Eye, students enjoy daily excursions to the city’s main attractions, plus 15 hours of English tuition on site each week.

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Activities

Sports hall available on campus for use once per week and there is a fully-inclusive evening activity programme on campus or around London.

Accommodation

The student residence is 5 minutes' walk from the main classroom and dining area. It contains single rooms with private bathrooms. Rooms are arranged in flats with 5 – 8 rooms sharing a communal kitchen/common room area.

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UK RESIDENTIALCHELTENHAM

Our Cheltenham Residential Summer Centre is based at Cheltenham College in Gloucestershire. This famous English boarding school is one of the most prestigious coeducational public schools in the country. The College occupies beautiful buildings in extensive grounds, ideally situated just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Cheltenham, and about 1 hour from Bath, Bristol and Oxford.

Facilities

Sports fields for football, rugby, hockey, cricket and other games

Volleyball, basketball and tennis courts

Large sports hall

Indoor heated swimming pool (25 metre)

Professional theatre

Dance studio

Beautiful historic dining room

Computer rooms and Internet access

Art room

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Nearest London Heathrow — recommended (154km)Bristol (83km)Birmingham (90km)



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Arrival dates: 6, 13, 20, 27 July

End date: 3 August

Duration: 1 – 4 weeks



Course

Summer CourseThis course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers and offers a perfect balance of lessons, sports, activities and excursions. It includes 15 hours of English each week (lessons take place Thursday to Monday)

Filmcraft: Summer Course + 9 hours of our specialist film-making course.

«NEW Performing Arts: Summer Course + 9 hours of our specialist Performing Arts course.

Intensive English: Summer Course + 6 hours of specialist English lessons. Subjects may include Business English, Pronunciation and Writing Skills.

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Excursions

Full-day excursions: Every Tuesday and Wednesday to London, Oxford, Bath, Warwick Castle or Cardiff.

Half-day excursions: 1 half-day excursion each week to Gloucester, Worcester, Stratford-Upon-Avon or Cirencester.

Local visit to Cheltenham each week.

An overnight (2-day) trip to London is also available — supplement applies. See page 69.

Activities

Variety of on-site sports, arts and crafts and swimming activities are available.

At Cheltenham, core activities include fashion design.

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation. Single and twin rooms with modern communal bathrooms and some dorms for 3 – 4 students. Boys and girls are housed separately.

Internet

Email and internet access at set times.

Laundry

A free weekly laundry service is provided.

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UK RESIDENTIALBATH (DOWNSIDE)

Our Bath Residential Summer Centre is based at Downside School. This classic “Harry Potter” style English boarding school is one of the oldest and most prestigious private schools in the country. Downside occupies a beautiful 500-acre estate at the foot of the Mendip Hills and offers excellent facilities. The centre is ideally situated just 25 minutes south of the city of Bath in Somerset and 2 hours from London.

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Facilities

100 acres of sports fields for football, rugby, cricket and other games


Large sports hall

Indoor heated swimming pool (25 metre)

Art room and fashion workshop

600-seat theatre

Large, historic dining room


Nearest London Heathrow (172km)Bristol Airport (37km)

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Key Facts

Arrival dates: 6, 13, 20, 27 July; 3, 10 August

End date: 17 August

Duration: 1 – 6 weeks (1 week bookings are accepted for 3, 10 August only)

Recommended age range: 8 – 12 and 13 – 17


Courses

Summer CourseThis course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers and offers a perfect balance of lessons, sports, activities and excursions. It includes 15 hours of English each week (lessons take place Thursday to Monday)

«NEW Tennis: Summer Course + 6 hours of professional tennis coaching (coaching will take place on site)

«NEW Horse riding: Summer Course + 6 hours of horse riding at approved local riding stables

Intensive academic: Summer Course

+ 12 hours of academic subject teaching in English. Subjects may include Maths, Science and Geography. (Minimum level: Intermediate (B1 level CEFR). Pre test required. Recommended age range: 12 – 17. Maximum class size: 12.

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Excursions

Full-day excursions: Every Tuesday and Wednesday to London, Oxford, Bristol, Salisbury and Stonehenge, Longleat Safari Park or Cardiff.

Half-day excursions: 1 half-day excursion each week to Bath. Additionally, every 2 weeks there is a half-day trip to Wookey Hole, Bristol Zoo or Cheddar Gorge and Wells. Intensive Academic students have 1 half-day excursion per week.

An over night (2 day) trip to London is also available — supplement applies. See page 69.

Activities

Variety of on-site sports, arts and crafts and swimming activities are available.

At Bath core activities include cookery and digital photography.

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation. Single and twin rooms with modern communal bathrooms and dorms for 4 –8 students. Boys and girls are housed separately.

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UK RESIDENTIALPANGBOUR NE

Our Residential Summer Centre is located at Pangbourne College — a prestigious and impressive school situated outside the pretty village of Pangbourne, near Reading on the River Thames. London, Oxford, Windsor and Bath are all easily accessible. Specialist facilities enable us to offer fantastic outdoor adventure activities here.

Facilities

Historic main building with beautiful gardens and sports fields

High ropes course and low ropes course

Astroturf sports fields and tennis courts

Large hall with stage

Modern sports hall with climbing wall

Spacious dining room

Modern classrooms and separate art studio

Internet access

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Arrival dates: 10, 17 July

End date: 24 July




Course Excursions

Full-day excursions: Every Saturday and Sunday to London, Oxford, Bath, Salisbury and Stonehenge, Bournemouth, Cardiff or Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Half-day excursions: 1 half-day excursion each week to Windsor Castle, Bracknell Ice Skating, Reading Bowling or Coral Reef Swimming Centre.

Summer CourseThis course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers who would like to spend time in a typical boarding school environment in England. Offering fantastic on-site facilities including high ropes and climbing walls, the 15 hours of English tuition each week is coented by a full programme of on-campus activities and exciting excursions to both the local area and iconic UK cities.

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Activities

A variety of on-site sports, and arts and crafts are available.

At Pangbourne the core activities programme includes adventure activities such as quad biking, high and low ropes, and climbing.

Our activity programme at Pangbourne is run by our partner Xplore, specialists in outdoor adventure education.

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation. Mostly single rooms with modern communal bathrooms and some twin rooms or dorms for 4 –8 students. Boys and girls are housed separately.

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UK RESIDENTIALFARRINGTO NS

Our London (Farringtons) Residential Summer Centre is based at Farringtons School, an elegant and spacious school situated in several acres of beautiful parkland. The centre offers exceptional facilities for sports and activities, including an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, large sports hall and outdoor sports fields. It is perfectly located in the quiet village of Chislehurst, only 15km from Central London.

FacilitiesSports fields for football, rugby, cricket and other games


Heated swimming pool

Large, modern sports hall

Hall with theatre stage

Modern, fully-refurbished dining room


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Arrival dates: 10, 17, 24, 31 July

End date: 7 August




Course Excursions

Full-day excursions: Every Saturday and Sunday to Central London, Oxford, Brighton, Cambridge or Canterbury.

Half-day excursions: 1 extended half-day London excursion each week to Greenwich, Covent Garden, Natural History Museum or Science Museum.

Summer CourseThis course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers who would like to experience beautiful English countryside, yet still be close to London. Offering the perfect combination of learning and exploring, it comprises 15 hours of English, numerous on-site sporting activities and many excursions to Central London and other nearby cities.

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Activities

A variety of on-site sports, arts and crafts and swimming activities are available.

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation. Twin rooms with modern communal bathrooms and some dorms for 3 – 4 students. Boys and girls are housed separately.

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UK RESIDENTIALMORETON HALL

Our Parent and Child Course takes place at Moreton Hall, a highly prestigious school occupying impressive buildings set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland. The school has excellent facilities for learning and sports. It is located near the town of Oswestry on the border of England and Wales and is only an hour from Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham international airports.

Facilities

9-hole golf course

Dance studio

Indoor 25-metre heated pool

Indoor sports hall

All-weather sports pitches

Tennis courts

Dining hall

Theatre

Internet access

Nearest Manchester (91km)Birmingham (127km)Liverpool (86km)

Liverpool Manchester

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Arrival dates: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 14 August

End date: 20 August

Duration: 1 – 7 weeks (1 week bookings accepted for all start dates)

Recommended child age range: 3 – 7 and 8 – 13


The programme at Moreton Hall is operated by Moreton Hall School who are independently British Council inspected.

Course Excursions

Full-day excursions: 1 full-day excursion each week to Old Trafford (home of Manchester United), Manchester museums, Birmingham, Chester, Warwick Castle, Cadbury World, Ironbridge, Alton Towers or Liverpool (museums and Beatles World).

Half-day excursions: 1 half-day excursion each week to Chirk and Powis Castles, Attingham Park, Ten-pin bowling, typical English tea room or local canal for a walk.

Parent and Child CourseThe Parent and Child Course at Moreton Hall is a unique programme which gives parents and their children the opportunity to enjoy an active and fun English language experience while staying together in a traditional English boarding school. Parents and children have separate English lessons but have excursions and some activities together.

15 hours of English each week for parents

10 hours of English each week for children50

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Activities

A variety of on-site sports, arts and crafts, and swimming activities are available.

At Moreton Hall the following are also available for a supplement. Contact us for information.

• Professional tennis or golf instruction

• Additional English lessons

• Local spa treatments

• Personal fitness training

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation. Twin and triple rooms with en suite shower room. Parents and children share together.

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UK VACATION EXTRABOURNEMO UTH

With miles of beautiful sandy beaches, lovely parks and gardens and plenty of amazing excursion destinations within easy reach, Bournemouth is the perfect vacation location for older teenagers. Our Vacation Extra Centre is within walking distance of the town centre and beach. There are excellent facilities at the Centre, plus easy access to nearby accommodation.

FacilitiesSpacious, well-equipped classrooms

Multi-purpose sports court

Facilities for basketball, volleyball, badminton, table-tennis and indoor games

Outdoor sports at nearby Meyrick Park

Restaurant offering a wide choice of hot lunches available every day

Outside dining patios

Wifi access in Vacation Extra Centre

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Nearest London Heathrow (152km)Bournemouth (10km)

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Arrival dates: 12, 19, 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 14, August

End date: 28 August




Course Excursions

One full-day and one half-day excursion per week.

Full-day destinations: these may include Bath, Brighton, London, Oxford, Portsmouth and Windsor.

Half-day destinations: these may include Swanage, Poole, Winchester and New Forest, Christchurch and Salisbury.

Vacation ExtraThe Vacation Extra course is aimed at teenage learners and combines 15 hours of English each week with daytime activities, excursions and some evening activities

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Activities

Fully-inclusive daytime activity and excursion programme with at least three evening activities per week. Typical activities include skating, cinema, beach games in the day, and parties, movies and quizzes in the evenings.

Accommodation

Choice of single or twin homestay.

Summer residence (single, en suite), available 3 July – 21 August for individuals aged 16+, and groups aged 13+.

Internet

Wifi available throughout.

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Free weekly laundry is done at both homestay and residence.

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UK VACATION EXTRALONDON (BECKENHAM)

What better place to enjoy a fantastic summer than London, one of the world’s great cities. Our London Vacation Extra Centre enjoys an ideal location, offering the perfect blend of convenience and security. Based in Beckenham, a safe and secure suburb in southeast London, it is only 20 minutes by train into Central London.

Facilities

2-storey purpose-built college building

Light, very spacious classrooms

On-site cafeteria (at main centre)

Reception area

Outdoor green space to front

Wifi internet access (at main centre)

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Arrival dates: 12, 19, 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 14 August

End date: 28 August




Course Excursions

Full-day excursion: One full-day excursion per week with entrance included. Destinations may include Brighton, Oxford and Windsor.

Half-day excursions: Two half-day excursions into Central London each week.

Vacation ExtraThe Vacation Extra course is aimed at teenage learners and combines 15 hours of English each week with daytime activities, excursions and some evening activities.

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Activities

Fully-inclusive daytime activity programme.

4 – 5 compulsory evening activities, such as parties, sports and quizzes.

Accommodation

Choice of single or twin homestay for individuals and groups.

Summer residence (generally 2 – 3 per room) available for groups only between 26 June and 7 August.

Bathrooms are shared between 3.

Internet

Email and internet access.

Laundry

Weekly laundry is available in homestay.

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UK VACATION EXTRAOXFORD

Our Vacation Extra and Intensive Academic courses in Oxford take place at Kings’ year-round campus for academic preparation, St. Josephs. Here, students have access to a range of on-site facilities. St. Josephs is located in a quiet residential area of the city but with local amenities including a library, swimming pool, gym and shops all within easy walking distance. It is a 20 minute bus ride from Oxford city centre.

Facilities

Large, well-equipped classrooms with interactive whiteboards

2 computer learning centres

Large cafeteria and sunny patio for outside dining

Lecture hall

Art studio

Science lab

Wifi internet access


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Arrival dates: 26 June*; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July* (*Vacation Extra only)

End date: 7 August (Vacation Extra), 31 July (Intensive Academic)

Duration: 2 – 6 weeks (Vacation Extra) 2 – 4 weeks (Intensive Academic)

Recommended age range: 14 – 17 (15 – 17 for Intensive Academic)

Maximum class size: 15 (12 for Intensive Academic)

Courses Excursions

Full-day excursions: One full-day excursion per week with entrance included. Destinations may include Bath, London and Windsor.

Half-day excursions: One half day excursion per week — including visits to Cotswold Wildlife Park and Blenheim palace.

Visits into Central Oxford weekly.

Vacation ExtraVacation Extra is aimed at teenagers and combines 15 hours of English each week with compulsory day time activities plus some evening activities.

Intensive AcademicThis specialist programme offers 27 hours a week of academic English, a range of academic subjects and IELTS preparation. Students also have a programme of excursions and university counselling sessions.

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Activities

Fully-inclusive daytime activity programme.

3 – 4 evening activities, such as parties, sports and quizzes.

Accommodation

Summer residence at Crescent Hall is less than 5 minutes' walk from the school and has single rooms with shared bathrooms . Bathrooms are shared between 3 or 4.

Internet

Email and internet access at the school.

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Bed linens are changed weekly. A pay-per-use laundry facility for student laundry is available at the residence.

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BOOK YOUR CHILD'S COURSE TODAYBooking your child’s course is straightforward. There are two ways to book.

Via your local educational partner. If you need help locating your nearest partner please contact us.

By completing the enrolment form (either hard copy or electronic file from kingssummer.com) and sending it to Kings Summer at:

Kings Summer The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, England, BN3 1AS

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We hope this brochure has given you a taste of the unique experience your child will enjoy on a Kings Summer course.

If you would like to see for yourself what fun-filled days at Kings summer centres are like, there is no better way than to visit our Kings Summer Facebook page.

facebook.com/kings.summer.life

For our most up-to-date information visit kingsssummer.com/more Here, you can find:à Sample programmes for all the locationsà 360 degree photo galleriesà Factsheets on each locationà Details of extended sightseeting tours availableà Pre-arrival information for parents and group leaders à Parental consent and emergency contact formsà Application formà Full Terms and Conditions

READ MORE. SEE MORE.

EXTEND YOUR CHILD'S EXPERIENCE WITH SIGHTSEEING TOURSYou can extend your child’s experience in the UK or the US with some additional trips to popular tourist destinations near our main summer locations.

à We highly recommend a 2-day London stay at our Bath or Cheltenham locations. We can also run one-week sightseeing tours around the UK.

à If you choose our New York location we can offer an overnight trip to Boston with a tour of the freedom trail.

à From our LA locations we recommend an overnight trip to San Diego. Additional trips can also be tailor made for groups.

Please note there is a minimum group size of 10 needed to run any additional trips. For more information and some sample programmes visit kingssummer.com

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Further information and bookings

Please contact: Kings Summer The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, England, BN3 1AS

T +44 (0)1273 917166 E [email protected]

To contact us online: kingssummer.com/enquiries

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