Melhc brochure 2015

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English Language Holiday CoursesMillfield

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WELLS CATHEDRALSCHOOL15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST, United Kingdom12-17 Years

MILLFIELD JUNIOREdgarley Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8LD, United Kingdom6-11 Years

MILLFIELD Butleigh Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0YD, United Kingdom12-17 Years

KING’S BRUTONThe Plox, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0ED, United Kingdom12-17 Years


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Mark GreenowMSc, BA (Hons) PGCE,English UK Dip. ELT ManagementRSA Dip, TEFLA, RSA Cert. TEFL

Director of HolidayCourses and Events

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2015

It was great to see lots of familiar faces here lastEaster and summer and many new ones.

At Millfield we always Achieve Great International Communication – in fact it was MAGIC.

I would like to take this opportunity to say a hugethank you to all of the wonderful staff, students,parents and agents for all of your support.

Thoughts now turn to 2015 where we aim to makeit bigger and better yet again, and ensure that everystudent and member of staff leaves with memoriesthat will last a lifetime. We are keeping our specialoffer for Easter; book the first week and get thesecond week for half price! In the summer wecontinue to be Four Schools One Family and wehave added some exciting new Academies. As theysay, you can never have too much of a good thing,so we have added an extra week to Millfield,Millfield Junior and Wells Cathedral School. I am particularly excited though about ourEuropean Week to Paris, Venice and Rome (see page 74).

We hope you enjoy our new look brochure and welook forward to welcoming students to a MillfieldEnglish Language Holiday Course in the near future.

Take care

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Contents

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Class of 2001

History The Millfield Experience

Quotes from students English Lessons

Course and Vocabulary Organiser Easter Course

Early Bird Weeks Summer

Our Campuses Typical School Day

Millfield King’s Bruton

Wells Cathedral School Millfield Junior

Cross Campus Events Unforgettable Evenings

Excursions Extra English Afternoons

Clubs Health and Welfare

Food English Mentors

Rewards Slogans

Optional Extras How to find us Online Booking

Terms and Conditions General Information

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History

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Just a few of the many Millfield legends

Ryan Yung

Hong Kong

Attended many summer

schools. Joined Millfield

for A levels and passed

so many exams after

only one year was

accepted at Durham

University. Ryan has

since returned as a staff

member, finished his

Masters, visited Millfield

this summer and has

just got married.

2002 - 2010

Alvaro Lucena

SpainThe current record

holder of 59 weeks

spent as a student on

the Millfield English

Language Holiday

Course. He first came

as a six year old with

his two older brothers

who also attended

many of our summer

schools.

2002 - 2011

Zhanna Tarasko

Russia

Completed three summer

schools. First picked up a

golf club in Academy

Golf. Came to Millfield

for Sixth Form. Captain of

the school golf team who

won the World’s School

Golf Championships in

Australia. Now in final

year at St. Andrews

University and still

coming back in the

summer as staff.

2006 - present

Ekaterina

Chistyakova

Russia

After five summer

schools Kate joined Year

10 at Millfield in

September 2013. Her

English was so good she

needed no EFL support

and had top academic

results last year. She was

back in summer 2014 as

an English Mentor.

2009 - present

Lev Tkachman

Ukraine

Completed 52 weeks this

summer (we sang Happy

Birthday to him!) and is

hoping to take Alvaro’s

crown next year. His

brother Misha also came

for many years and was

a legend too.

2006 - present

Class of 2014

This photograph has been reproduced by kind permission of Gillman & Soame photographers and can be re-ordered by telephone on 01869 328200 with the reference number 300320.

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The Millfield ExperienceHere at Millfield we like to

provide students with an all-round experience. We are

proud of our courseprogrammes and aim to have

a variety of afternoonacademies, clubs, evening

activities and excursionsavailable each week.

Our main focus is on providingstudents with high quality

English lessons during theirstay, and all students attendingour courses will study 15 hours

of English tuition per week.

From our 14 years ofexperience running the

Millfield English LanguageHoliday Courses, we have

developed the best techniquesto enable us to cater for theneeds of individual students.

Book online www.englishholidaycourses.com

- High quality English language tuition- Great nationality mix- Fantastic facilities- Excellent reputation- Accredited by the British Council- Member of English UK and Quality English- Cambridge and Trinity Exam Centre- Superb social programme- Boarding school accommodation- Excellent exam pass rate- Excellent staff/student ratio- Safe school environment- Motivated and professional staff- High returner rate

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Quotes from studentsIt was my first time in Millfield thissummer and it was an amazing

experience. Thanks to all my friends there andthe staff, YOU’RE AWESOME!

I hope I’ll see you next year :)Alyssa - Germany

Thank you so much for giving me one of the

MAGICAL EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE!You gave me a chance to meet people from

other countries I’ve never known before. I will miss you! Unun – Thailand

This place is really amazing...I enjoyed all the activities here!

Thank you Millfield I’m really having the BEST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE <3

Andrea – Switzerland

I just wanted to say a massive thanks to every single person atMillfield for all your hard work, for making thissummer breathtaking, for giving me the opportunity toexperience true MAGIC and just for being my secondfamily that I’m always so happy to return to. I love you all and I

will miss you greatly. Stay strong, stay optimistic, be MAGIC,take care and see you next summer xx

Dasha – Russian Federation

MILLFIELD IS A MAGICAL PLACE. I had a really good time,

3 weeks of FUN, JOY, and MAGIC!It was one of the best summers in my life!

I miss all of my friends, all of the staff. Hope to see everybody

next year!Zeynep – Turkey

It has been the BEST SUMMER OF MY LIFE.All of the staff members are friendly and helpful, you will

have lots of MAGICAL moments to remember and lots of new friendships,

it’s truly MAGICAL :D :D :DBosko – Serbia

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English LessonsProviding our students with a good quality learning experience is ourmain aim, therefore on all of our courses throughout the year, weprovide English lessons in the mornings.

At all of our campuses, students will have 15 hours of English Tuitionper week, with trained teachers. All students attend 3 hours of Englishclasses during the morning on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday andSaturday. Students are tested on arrival and placed in classes aftertaking factors including level, age, gender and nationality into account.

In order to expose the students to two different styles of teaching andtwo different English accents, each class is allocated two teachers. All teaching materials are provided and are included in the cost of thecourse. On successful completion of the course, all students will receivean academic report, general report and course certificate.

Students can further improve their English by studying extraEnglish and Exam Classes in the afternoons, see page 60 formore information.

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Each student will receive a Course and VocabularyOrganiser, written by Mark Greenow, which is an

essential part of the academic programme and usedin every lesson.

It is a “thinking notebook” with sections foreach part of the English learning experience.

It also includes a diary, which students areencouraged to complete, a mini-dictionary and plastic

wallets for storing postcards, class copies etc. making eachstudent’s learning experience unique.

Course andVocabulary Organiser

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Easter12-17years29th March – 12th April 2015Millfield is proud to offer a unique Easter Course where students can attend for one week (29th March – 5th April or 5th - 12th April) or two weeks (29thMarch – 12th April) and experience the magic of Millfield in Somerset. Students will have 15 hours of English tuition per week in the mornings, they can then choose either of the below afternoon activities.

Preparation for UK Schools – This is ideal for students hoping to start full-time education in the UK to get a taste of the British education system. Academic subject based English with a multi-cultural approach.

Sports & Recreation – We have a philosophy that every student has a talent, and we aim to provide students with the opportunity to try and discover that talent during our Sports & Recreation afternoon option. Each day students have the chance to choose from a wide range of activities with a variety of sporting and non-sporting options, to test themselves in a non-professional environment with an emphasis on fun.

Course also includes a full social programme, plus one full day and one half day excursion per week, including London & Oxford.

OFFER – For 2015 we are offering students the opportunity to book the first week and get the second week at half price.

LOCATION – Millfield School, Street, Somerset, BA16 0YD


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Junior 6-11yearsOutdoor PursuitsMillfield

28th June – 5th July

Start your Millfield experience offearly with our adventurous outdoorpursuits week.

Students will be based at Millfield JuniorCampus where they will have 15 hours ofEnglish tuition per week in the mornings, andenjoy a variety of outdoor activities in theafternoons and evenings including ForestSchool and camping.

This course is designed to stimulate, educateand motivate young people in a challengingand safe environment.

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Discover Oxford28th June – 5th July

Oxford 12-17years

Do you want to explore the wonders of Oxford? Thencome on our Discover Oxford Early Bird week. Thisbeautiful and historic university city has been attractingstudents from across Europe and beyond since the 13thcentury, and there is so much to see and do. Students will have 15 hours of English tuition per weekin the mornings in the heart of Oxford. They will thenhave the chance to explore the historic city in theafternoons and evenings.

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Our Campuses

Early Bird Weeks

Millfield Junior6-11yearsWeeks 1-7

Edgarley Road, Glastonbury,Somerset, BA6 8LD

12 - 17 years - Discover OxfordLady Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6QA

6 - 11 years - Outdoor PursuitsEdgarley Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8LD

Millfield12-17 yearsWeeks 1-7

Butleigh Road, Street,Somerset, BA16 0YD

Wells Cathedral School12-17 years Weeks 1-3

15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST

King’s Bruton12-17 yearsWeeks 1-4

The Plox, Bruton, Somerset,BA10 0ED

We can offer airport transfers from Bristol, Heathrow or Gatwickfor an extra fee or students can travel by their own arrangements.

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Typical School DayMORNINGS 9.00am - 12.30pm

English classes 3 x 1 hour

Lunch

AFTERNOONS 1.30 - 4.00pm

AFTERNOON CHOICES

Break

CLUBS 4.30 - 6.00PM*

Supper and free time 6.00-8.00PM*

EVENINGS 8.00 - 10.00pm*

Social Programme

Bedtime

Extra English

and Exam

Classes

Sports and

Recreation

Academies

SPORTS CREATIVE

* These times may vary for students at Millfield Junior Campus

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Millfield 12-17 yearsWeek 1 Sunday 5th July – Sunday 12th July

Week 2 Sunday 12th July – Sunday 19th July


Week 4 Sunday 26th July – Sunday 2nd August

Week 5 Sunday 2nd August – Sunday 9th August

Week 6 Sunday 9th August – Sunday 16th August

Week 7 Sunday 16th August – Sunday 23rd August

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Large and VibrantIf you are looking for a campus where the fun never stopsthen you have come to the right place. Millfield is one ofthe UK’s leading co-educational independent schoolssituated in the beautiful Somerset countryside.

Millfield is a large and modern campus with fantasticgrounds and a vast array of amazing top class facilitiesincluding an olympic sized swimming pool, riding arena,golf course, putting green, concert hall, theatre, art galleryand so much more.

The majority of our boarding houses are onsite in oursecure grounds, so students really do not need to leave the campus.

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Millfield is situated in a safe and beautiful environment, and ourboarding houses are no exception. All of our boarding houses aremodern with separate boys and girls houses, with the majority ofhouses being located onsite. Our staff are also accommodated inthe same houses, and each house has a Residential Co-ordinatorand assistant who are responsible for the running of the houseand the health and welfare of the students living there.

Rooms: Single en-suite, single and two-bedded rooms.

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AfternoonChoices Students canchoose one of the activities below totake part in during the afternoons:

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS* (See page 60 for further information)

PREPARATION FOR UK SCHOOLS(See page 60 for further information)

STUDY SKILLS (See page 60 for further information)

SPORTS & RECREATIONChoose from a wide range of activities every day with a variety of sporting and non-sporting options.

ACADEMIES

ATHLETICS BADMINTON BASKETBALL CHESSCOOKING* DANCE FASHION FENCING* FILM FINE ART FOOTBALL

*Courses will incur a £60 per week supplementary charge on top of course fees.

GOLF* HOCKEY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS* NEWMUSICAL THEATRE* RIDING*ROCK RUGBY SQUASH SWIMMING TENNIS* TETRATHLON


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Millfield - course dates and academy availablity 12-17 years

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Cambridge English Language Assessments: PET/FCE/CAE*Tuition, guidance and exam practice. Exam in third week.

Preparation for UK Schools Must have intermediate English. 15-17 years only.

Study Skills An intensive academic course. 12-14 years only.

Sports & Recreation Choice of many different sports & activities.

Athletics Develop skills in a variety of track & field events.

Badminton Expert coaching for all abilities.

Basketball For experienced players only.

Chess Develop your mind with the game of Kings & Queens.

Cooking* Preparation, cooking and presentation skills.

Dance Expert tuition in a purpose-built studio.

Fashion Design, model and learn about fashion trends.

Fencing* Learn & develop skills. Not for beginners.

Film Storyboard, film & edit your work.

Fine Art Painting, sketching & modelling in the Fine Art Centre.

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Week 1 Sunday 5th July – Sunday 12th JulyWeek 2 Sunday 12th July – Sunday 19th JulyWeek 3 Sunday 19th July – Sunday 26th JulyWeek 4 Sunday 26th July – Sunday 2nd August

Week 5 Sunday 2nd August – Sunday 9th AugustWeek 6 Sunday 9th August – Sunday 16th AugustWeek 7 Sunday 16th August – Sunday 23rd August

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Football For girls & boys of all abilities.

Golf* Suitable for players with or without a handicap.

Hockey Expert coaching on our water-based astro pitches.

Mixed Martial Arts* NEWExpert tuition in a range of disciplines.

Musical Theatre* Develop skills on the stage.

Riding* For experienced riders only.

RockSongwriting, music & vocal skills practice.

RugbyRFU values taught in a fun & positive way.

SquashFor experienced players to improve skills.

Swimming For good, competition & club swimmers.

Tennis* For experienced players, played both indoors & outdoors.

Tetrathlon For keen sports persons: shoot, fence, swim & run.

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King’s Bruton 12-17 yearsWeek 1 Sunday 5th July – Sunday 12th July




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Small and FriendlyKing’s Bruton is the full package. Set in the heartof rural Somerset, the campus boasts somefantastic facilities along with unique and vibrantsurroundings providing a fantastic environmentthat encourages students to flourish.

Being a smaller campus, King’s Bruton really doesprovide a family feel, where students and teachersget to know each other well, and come togetheras one during their stay to form a bond to last alifetime, hence the slogan the students created“#KB4Life”.

The campus’ rural setting allows for somefantastic academies to be made available tostudents such as Young Adventurers, Riding at thelocal riding arena and Photography to capture theunique and natural surroundings.

Once you arrive you will never want to leave.

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King’s Bruton has some fantastic boardinghouses which are set within the beautifulcampus. All the boarding houses areindividual in style with a modern twist withseparate boys and girls houses all onsite.

Each boarding house is full of character andcharm. They are located near to the playingfields, ideal for recreational activities.

Our staff are accommodated in the same houses, and each house has aResidential Co-ordinator and assistant whoare responsible for the running of the houseand the health and welfare of the studentsliving there.

Rooms: Two, three and four-bedded rooms.

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Afternoon Choices Students canchoose one of the activities below totake part in during the afternoons:

IELTS PREPARATION* (See page 60 for further information)

PRE-UNIVERSITY ENGLISH*(See page 60 for further information)


ACADEMIESCLASSICAL MUSIC*COOKING*DRAMAETIQUETTEJOURNALISMPHOTOGRAPHYRIDING*ROCKYOUNG ADVENTURERS*YOUNG LEADERS

*Courses will incur a £60 per week supplementarycharge on top of course fees.


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Pre-University English* For students hoping to attend university in the UK or USA. 15-17 years only.


Classical Music* Music theory, composition, ensemble playing and ear-training.

Cooking* Preparation, cooking & presentation skills.

Drama Learn acting and performance skills.

Etiquette Comportment & social behaviour.

Journalism Newspaper & magazine writing course.

Photography Take photographs – learn editing, presentation and exhibiting skills.

Riding* For experienced riders only.

Rock Songwriting, music & vocal practice.

Young Adventurers* Outdoor activities, adventure & discovery.

Young Leaders Leadership skills & team building activities.


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Wells Cathedral School12-17 yearsWeek 1 Sunday 5th July – Sunday 12th July



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Historic and EnchantingGet ready to experience Britain at its best at WellsCathedral School. The school lies in the heart of Wells, thesmallest city in England.

The campus itself is small and enchanting with its historicbuildings and unique architecture. Students will be based in the school boarding houses which are close to the citycentre where students will be able to explore the Cathedralalong with the Bishops Palace, local shops and cafés.

This is the perfect campus for students who want toexperience traditional England in a small and uniqueenvironment.

So what are you waiting for? Apply now toexperience this spectacular and unique campus.


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Oldest continuouslyinhabited street in Europe

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Wells is a very well known historic and cultural city in thesouth west of England. All our boarding houses are basedwithin the grounds of the school, and have the benefit ofbeing close to the city centre.

We have separate boys and girls boarding houses and all ofour houses are beautiful and unique, with all the homecomforts, providing a home away from home experience. Our staff are also accommodated in the same houses, andeach house has a Residential Co-ordinator and assistant whoare responsible for the running of the house and the healthand welfare of the students living there.

Rooms: Two, three, four and five-bedded rooms.

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AfternoonChoices Students canchoose one of the activities below totake part in during the afternoons:

PREPARATION FOR UK SCHOOLS(See page 60 for further information)


ACADEMIESAQUATICS

MIND, BODY & SOUL

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

TASTE OF BRITAIN*

VOLLEYBALL*Courses will incur a £60 per week supplementarycharge on top of course fees.

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Preparation for UK Schools Must have intermediate English. 15-17 years only.


Aquatics A variety of aquatic activities.

Mind, Body & Soul Relaxation techniques for a complete mind, body & soul experience.

Music Technology Develop skills, knowledge and arrange compositions.

Taste of Britain* Explore and experience some of Britain’s best heritage and cultural attractions and locations.

Volleyball Learn the techniques and play tournaments.

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Millfield Junior 6-11yearsWeek 1 Sunday 5th July – Sunday 12th July




Week 5 Sunday 2nd August – Sunday 9th August

Week 6 Sunday 9th August – Sunday 16th August

Week 7 Sunday 16th August – Sunday 23rd August

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For the Younger OnesMillfield Junior Campus is situated in Glastonbury in a safe andbeautiful area. The secluded grounds make it an ideal child-friendly zone where students are looked after by our trainedstaff 24 hours a day. We have an excellent staff / student ratioto ensure the students have all the freedom, enjoymentand safety that they require.

Some say that it is a mini Millfield campus asthere are a vast array of fantastic facilities forstudents to use including tennis courts, 25mswimming pool, riding arena, cookery rooms,astro hockey pitches and so much more.

Millfield Junior Campus is ideal for childrenwanting to get their first taste of the UK asthere is so much to see and do not only oncampus but also within the local area. Students will go on excursions and visit castles,museums, amusement parks and so much more.


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Our Millfield Junior accommodation is perfect for youngerchildren. The majority of our houses are based onsite witha few off campus.

We have separate boys and girls boarding houses and all ofour houses are unique with a modern twist.

Our staff are also accommodated in the same houses, andeach house has a Residential Co-ordinator and assistantwho are responsible for the running of the house and thehealth and welfare of the students living there.

Rooms: Two, three, four, five and six-bedded rooms.

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AfternoonChoices Students canchoose one of the activities below totake part in during the afternoons:CAMBRIDGE YOUNG LEARNERS EXAMINATIONS*

(See page 60 for further information)


ACADEMIES

JUNIOR BASKETBALL NEW

JUNIOR CLASSICAL MUSIC* NEW

JUNIOR DANCE

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

JUNIOR GOLF*

JUNIOR RIDING*

JUNIOR SWIMMING

JUNIOR TENNIS*

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Junior Basketball NEWSome prior experience beneficial.

Junior Classical Music* NEWMusic theory, composition and ensemble playing.

Junior Dance Expert tuition for juniors.

Junior Football Suitable for boys & girls of all abilities.

Junior Golf* Suitable for players with or without a handicap.

Junior Riding* We can accept students with limited experience, but to ensure students’ safety, they will be assessed upon arrival.

Junior Swimming Develop skills & abilities.

Junior Tennis* Some prior experience beneficial.

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So manythings to do...

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Cross Campus EventsOn the Millfield English Language Holiday Courses we fillthe days with action-packed activities and events to providea memorable experience for all.

Uniquely, at all of our large events we bring together all ofthe campuses to join in and participate in a wide variety ofexciting events such as the Rock Concert, It’s a Knockout,Summer Fete and many more. This is when we really arefour campuses, but one family!

Please note that the activities on offer change daily and sonot all activities will be on offer every week.

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We try to make every moment special, which is whywe provide a full social programme. This ensures that every student is kept busy and hasmaximum opportunity to practise English whilstmaking friends with students from around the worldin a fun and enjoyable environment.

A stunning programme of evening activities providesthe fun that delivers the true ‘Millfield experience’. For some of the big evening events, all campuses willcome together so students have the opportunity tomeet up with their friends and siblings staying onother campuses.

Evening activities include Millfield the Musical,International Night, Discos, Talent Shows, House Songcompetitions, Take Me Out, and so much more.

Please note that the evening activities on offer change daily and so not all activities will be on offer every week.

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Excursions

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Students enjoy one full day and one half day excursion every week. A careful balance of active, historical, fun and educationalexcursions are provided. Students are accompanied by Millfield staff at all times who provide help and guidanceand ensure students are using spoken English.Teachers incorporate excursion experiences intolessons, enabling students to take their educationbeyond the classroom.

Some typical full day excursions which takeplace every Wednesday include:Theme parks - Thorpe Park and WoodlandsCity tours - Oxford, Wells, Bath and Bristol Seaside trips - Lulworth Cove and Lyme RegisCastles and Museums - Warwick Castle and Science Museum

Typical half day excursions which take place every Saturday afternoon include:Glastonbury & Wells, Roman Baths, Wookey Hole Caves, Sherborne Castle.Please note that the excursions on offer change weekly and so not all of these will be on offer every week.

Students can improve their English further by studying an extra 8 hours per week inthe afternoons, with a choice of exam and subject based classes. Please note that notall of the below are available at each campus, please see each individual campuscourse dates and academy availability for details.

Extra English Afternoons

Cambridge English Language Assessments* 12-17 yearsInternationally recognised examinations

PET / FCE / CAETuition, guidance and exam practice3 week courseExams taken at Millfield MILLFIELD (Wks 1-3)

Please note, students need to have completed a preparation course in their own country. We can help students with final exam practice only.

Preparation for UK Schools 15-17 yearsGet a taste of the British education system

Ideal for students hoping to start full-time education in the UKAcademic subject based EnglishMulti-curricular approachMILLFIELD (Wks 1-7) WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (Wks 1-3)

Students also have the opportunity to gain a qualification which is recognisedand accepted by many universities all over the world by studying for theirTrinity Examination. Please see page 69 for further information.

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IELTS Preparation* 12-17 yearsPreparation to sit this internationally recognised examination

Four papers: listening, reading, writing and speakingAcademic moduleTuition and exam preparation guidanceExams not taken on this courseKING’S BRUTON (Wks 1-3)

Study Skills 12-14 yearsLearning how to learn

Ideal for younger students who are thinking about studying in the UK in the futureSuitable for beginners and elementary studentsEmphasis on cultural orientationMILLFIELD (Wks 1-7)

Cambridge Young Learners Examinations* 6-11 yearsLearning a new language can be fun

Starters, Movers and FlyersWritten and spoken EnglishBuild confidence and encourage progressMILLFIELD JUNIOR (Wks 1-3)

Pre-University English* 15-17 yearsIdeal for older students hoping to attend university in the UK or USA

Written and spoken EnglishEmphasis on cultural orientationKING’S BRUTON (Wks 1-4)

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ClubsAfter the students’ afternoonacademies, there are a variety ofclubs on offer for them to enjoy.This is an opportunity for them totry something new or join withnew friends in the same activity.

Typical club activitiesFootballSwimmingHockeyFrisbeeYogaDramaChessCircus Skills

and much, much, more..!

Health and WelfareStudents are supervised 24 hours a day andstudent health or welfare problems arespotted quickly and dealt with promptly bystaff who have at least Level 1 qualification in Safeguarding.

Medical Centre at all campusesMillfield provides an insurance policy for all students

Please note, we advise you check exactly what ourinsurance policy covers. If you require more specialistcover, please obtain alternative insurance.

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All of our campuses providea variety of great food forstudents to try with acombination of international

dishes and great British classics. Each meal time there is a choice of differenthealthy food options, with a vegetarian dishalways available. Special dietary requirementsare also catered for. Students can eat as much as they like and weencourage students to try different foods topromote a healthy and balanced diet.

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English MentorsYoung mentors guide, support and help our internationalstudents to develop friendships and model native spokenEnglish. They are residential and take part in all lessons,activities, excursions and social events.

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RewardsPrizes will be awarded throughout the course tostudents who show outstanding progress, or whoseeffort in sports or competitions is exceptional.

There is a daily ‘Top Banana’ award given and sloganT-shirt to the best student of the day and the ultimateprize is ‘Best Boy / Girl’.

Students are also awarded for completing their Courseand Vocabulary Organiser and many other things.

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2003 GET INVOLVED

2009 ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE

2010 MILLFIELD ROCKS 2011 LOVE IT! 2012 OH YEAH!

2013 EPIC! 2014 MAGIC!

2015 ------

2004 WHERE THE FUN NEVER STOPS

2005 100% FUN 2006 WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER

2007 LIVE THE DREAM 2008 MAKING IT HAPPEN

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Optional Extras

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Trinity Examination*

This provides students with an opportunity to gain aqualification which is recognised and accepted by manyuniversities all over the world.

Studying for the Trinity Examination takes place in clubtime or Sunday mornings, so students can still choosean academy for the afternoons.

The exam takes places at the end of week 3 and week 6.

Millfield (Wks 3 & 6)

King’s Bruton (Wk 3)

Wells Cathedral School (Wk 3)

Millfield Junior (Wks 3 & 6)

* £90 charge for the examination


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London -CulturalStudents have the option to further their experiences whilst in theUK by attending our London Cultural Weekend. Students will visit museums and galleries and will have the chanceto watch a hit West End musical.

This trip will incur an extra fee, and places are limitedso book early to avoid disappointment. Students willdepart Friday lunchtime and return Sunday evening.The price will include 2 nights’ accommodation, mealsand entrance fees and students will be accompanied atall times by our staff members.

12-17 years 10th -12th July

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London-Sightseeing

12-17 years 17th - 19th July

On our London Sightseeing Weekend students will have the opportunity to

go on the London Eye and see a whole newperspective of London, as well as visiting many other iconic London sights.

This trip will incur an extra fee, and places arelimited so book early to avoid disappointment.Students will depart Friday lunchtime and return Sunday evening. The price will include 2 nights’ accommodation, meals and entrance fees and students will be accompanied at all times by our staff members.

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London-ShoppingOn our London Shopping Weekend students willhave the opportunity to shop at some ofLondon’s top shopping destinations from CoventGarden to Harrods.

This trip will incur an extra fee, and places arelimited so book early to avoid disappointment.Students will depart Friday lunchtime andreturn Sunday evening. The price will include 2 nights’ accommodation, meals and entrancefees and students will be accompanied at alltimes by our staff members.

12-17 years 31st July-2nd August

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Oxford Weekend12-17 years 7th - 9th August

Our Oxford Weekend will provide students with a chance tovisit this historical city. Students will visit locations such as thePitt Rivers Museum, Christ Church College, New College andgo punting along the river.

This trip will incur an extra fee, and places are limited sobook early to avoid disappointment. Students will departFriday lunchtime and return Sunday evening. The price willinclude 2 nights’ accommodation, meals and entrancefees and students will be accompanied at all times by ourstaff members.


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Millfield goes to Europe is a one week action-packed excursionwhere students will have the chance to visit Paris, Rome and Venice.

Students will visit iconic sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, LouvreMuseum, Disneyland Paris, Sistine Chapel, Roman Colosseum, St. Mark’s Square andmay choose to take a trip on the world famous gondolas.

This amazing trip incurs an extra fee, and if you are not from the EU then you will haveto apply for a Schengen Visa along with a UK Visa before March 2015 in order to attend.

Places are limited, and all bookings must be made before March 2015 in order to securea place. So book now to avoid disappointment.

We reserve the right to cancel if minimum numbers are not met.

Millfield - Goes to Europe12-17 years 18th -25th July

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How to find us

London

Heathrow Airport

Gatwick Airport

Bristol Airport

Our four campuses, Millfield, King’s Bruton, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield Junior, lie in the rural county of Somerset.

By AirBristol International Airport is approximately 40 minutes by car or taxi and has regular scheduled flights to all parts of the UK and Europe. London Heathrow and Gatwick airports are easily reached by the M5 or M3 motorways.

By RailExpress trains from London Paddington to Castle Cary take under 2 hours.

By RoadThe campuses are close to the M3, M4 and M5 motorways, linking them to London and the Midlands, just an hour from Bristol and two and a half hours from London.

Getting HereFor an additional fee, we offer airport transfers to all ofour campuses from Bristol, Heathrow or Gatwickairport on allocated Sundays. Alternatively you canbook a private taxi or make your own arrangements.Contact the Course Administrators for more details.

Millfield, King’s Bruton,Wells Cathedral Schooland Millfield Junior


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Book online nowwww.englishholidaycourses.com


RROur online booking form is thequickest and easiest way to apply for our courses.

For further information please visit ourwebsite, or contact one of our CourseAdministrators.

T +44 (0) 1458 444 112/458/319/326

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Terms and ConditionsBalance of FeesThe balance of fees is due before the start of the course (see CourseFees form/at the end of the online booking process for final paymentdate). Places will be cancelled and the deposit (£300) retained if thebalance is outstanding after this date. Places will be re-instated onlyupon receipt of full fees and subject to availability. For credit/debit cardpayments, the balance will be automatically deducted from theprovided credit/debit card on or shortly after the date stated on theapplication form. Please note that if you are booking online, Millfielddo not have access to your credit card details provided to our paymentsystem. Therefore balances will not be taken on the due date. Pleasecontact the administration team with payment details. Please ensurethat credit /debit card limits are sufficient to cover fees and that there isno security block. Bookings made after this date must be accompaniedby the full payment, and are subject to availability. If paying by banktransfer, please be aware that the parent/guardian/agent must pay allbank charges related to the payment. Course fees are fully inclusive oftuition, meals, accommodation, laundry, excursions and activities withinthe programme. Airport transfer service, Trinity Examination,London/Oxford Weekends, Millfield Goes to Europe and additionalcourse payments are not included. Optional activities offered alongsidethe arranged programme are available at extra cost. A damage depositof £30 is payable on arrival from the students’ pocket money. If nodamage is caused by the student, the £30 will be refunded in full tothe student in cash on departure. If damage has been caused by thestudent, some or all of the £30 will be retained by Millfield to pay forsaid damage.

CancellationAll cancellations/course changes are to be notified to MillfieldEnterprises in writing. The initial deposit (£300) is non-refundable.

Final payment must be received by the date shown on the Course Feesform/ at the end of the online booking process or the booking will becancelled and the deposit retained. All fees paid will be retained in theevent of cancellation of the whole course on or after the date statedon the form. In the event of the course being cancelled by Millfield, analternative course or a full refund will be offered.

Course ChangesOnce the application has been processed, a £10 administration fee willbe charged for each course change per student.

AccommodationSome students may be required to change houses. We will do our bestto avoid disruption and students will be informed in advance duringtheir stay.

Photographs and VideosNames, photographs and videos may be taken and used electronicallyfor marketing purposes – objections will be respected.

EnrolmentTo successfully enrol a student please complete the online applicationform by visiting www.englishholidaycourses.com. Any incomplete orunclear forms/online sections may cause a delay in securing a place forthe student. All forms (except the Student Travel Details) must bereceived before an application can be processed. A non-refundabledeposit of £300 will be required when booking.No booking is secured until the deposit is paid.

InsuranceMillfield Enterprises has partnered with Endsleigh to provide studentswith insurance whilst they study with us. We are working together toensure students have adequate insurance for their time spent studyingon our courses. They will be covered under the Millfield Enterprisespolicy which has been specially designed for overseas students studyingin the UK. The cost of this insurance is included in the course fees.Please check that it meets the student’s requirements. If morespecialist/increased cover is required, please obtain alternativeinsurance. Details of the Millfield Enterprises policy can be found onour website: www.englishholidaycourses.com

TravelIt is the parents’/agent’s responsibility to arrange flights. Please informus of the student’s flight details and request airport transfers if requiredby completing the Student Travel Details form and returning it to us.Ideal times for arrival or departure at UK airports are between 12.00and 18.00 on the allocated transfer Sundays. Some students may haveto await the arrival of other students before leaving the airport forMillfield. Please note that all journeys outside the offered transferSundays and to and from different airports than those offered will needto be arranged by the parent/agent. To arrange transport from adifferent airport or on an alternative date you can contact TonyDubens via e-mail at [email protected] or by phoning Tony on+44 (0) 7900 555 666. Alternatively, students can make their owntravel arrangements.

Please note: Millfield Enterprises will not accept responsibility fororganising airport transfers other than on the specified dates or at thedesignated airports. Students making their own travel arrangementsneed to inform us of their plans by completing the Student TravelDetails form and returning it to us by the date specified on the form.Students making their own travel arrangements will need to arrive atMillfield between 10.00 and 17.00. Departure is normally on Sundaymorning after breakfast. Directions will be sent in the Parents’ andStudent’s Manuals.

Written confirmation will be given to confirm receipt of the StudentTravel Details form. To ensure that we are aware of last minute changes,please ensure that you receive written confirmation from the CourseAdministrators at Millfield. Students arriving at Gatwick will be collectedfor onward travel via Heathrow.

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General InformationProfessional StaffApart from the full-time staff which includes the Director of HolidayCourses and Course Administrators, Millfield is fortunate to havemany top quality staff who return year after year for the EnglishLanguage Holiday Courses. Our staff members are specially selectedfor their wide range of skills and their ability to communicateeffectively with people of all ages and cultures.

Arrival and DepartureThe Student Travel Details form/online section must be completedand returned by the date specified on the form. Students who haverequested a Millfield transfer will be met at the airport by a MillfieldRepresentative who will be wearing a red Millfield t-shirt and carryinga Millfield sign. Please be aware that sometimes there areunavoidable delays and there may be a short wait at the terminal.Every effort is made to ensure that the students are transferred asquickly as possible. Staff will accompany students back to the airportand supervise the check-in procedure. Students who wish not to usethe Millfield transfer service should make their own arrival anddeparture arrangements and inform us of these by completing thecorrect section on the application form.

Pocket Money and ValuablesAlthough everything needed is included in the price of the course,students may wish to bring pocket money to purchase souvenirs. Wealso occasionally offer activities in addition to the normal programmesuch as cinema or bowling which would require pocket money. Werecommend about £50 per week and a maximum of £100 per week.Students should bring their pocket money in cash sterling. We havea cash machine facility on campus for which students can use a Debitor Preloaded Cash Card. You should ensure that the student hassufficient pocket money to cover the £30 damage deposit requiredon arrival at Millfield. If no damage is caused by the student, the £30will be refunded in full to the student in cash on departure. Ifdamage has been caused by the student, some or all of the £30 willbe retained by Millfield to pay for said damage. Residential Co-ordinators will exchange any foreign money. Pocket money, passportsand tickets will be collected from students on arrival, and be storedin a locked safe monitored by the student’s Residential Co-ordinator.

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Health and WelfareA Residential Co-ordinator is appointed to manage each house andthey have responsibility for the health and welfare of all students intheir house. Students who report that they are feeling unwell areinitially seen by a nurse at one of the Medical Centres. The nurseassesses the student and either provides medication or advice, oradvises visiting the local Doctor’s surgery. An appointment canusually be made for the same or next day. In an emergency thestudent is taken to the local hospital. In all cases of illness, theResidential Co-ordinator and other members of staff will check thestudent regularly and ensure that he/she is comfortable. Students aresupervised 24 hours a day and we ensure that as many of our staffas possible are qualified in First Aid. Please ensure that the MedicalInformation form/online section is completed and returned.

School RulesIn order to guarantee the safety and enjoyment of all students, aCode of Conduct is in place that must be followed by everyone. It isessential that everyone is aware of these rules. Millfield reserves theright to discipline and in extreme cases to expel the student at theparents’ or guardian’s expense, without the refund of fees. Pleaserefer to the Parents’/Agents’ Manual for the Code of Conduct.

How to solve a problemIf a student has a problem, it is important that they bring it to theattention of staff as soon as it arises. Any member of staff can beapproached and will be willing to give assistance. For specific help,they can speak to the Pastoral Manager for accommodation, healthand nutrition issues; the Academic Manager for any learning orteaching issues; and the Sports Manager for sport and activity issues.If the problem is not resolved satisfactorily they should contact theCentre Manager who has overall responsibility for the course. He/shecan be approached directly or through other staff at any time. Officialcomplaints should be directed to the Director of Holiday Courses andEvents, Mr Mark Greenow on:

T +44 (0) 1458 444 457M + 44 (0) 7885 613 692E [email protected] director is available at all times on his mobile phone incase of emergencies.

AccommodationWe have separate girls’ and boys’ accommodation, and students mayonly mix in recreational areas of the houses. Some of the olderstudents may enjoy the privacy of their own single room with sharedbathroom facilities (although some may have en-suite), whileyounger students share 2, 3 or 4-bedded rooms and bathroomfacilities. The Millfield Junior Campus offers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6-beddedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. Each house has payphonesto make international calls, and telephones which can receiveincoming calls. Important messages can be left with the CourseAdministrators during office hours (09.00 – 17.00 hours UK time):

T +44 (0) 1458 444 112/458/319/326 (after-hours answer phone)F +44 (0) 1458 840 584 E [email protected]

Clothes and LaundryStudents should bring, as far as possible, machine washable casualand sports clothes for everyday activities and variable weatherconditions, and some smart clothes for special occasions. Englandcan sometimes be wet and cold. Please ensure students have ajumper, a waterproof coat and suitable footwear. Clothes arelaundered twice a week by the school. Students have to sort theirown clothes when they are returned clean, so please label themclearly with the student’s name/family name. Students must bringtheir own bath towels. Bed linen is supplied and changed once aweek.

MealsAll meals are provided and most are served in the dining hall on eachcampus. The quality of the food is very high and the schools areexperienced in catering for different religious persuasions and lifestylepreferences. At breakfast we offer a choice of cooked food (i.e.sausages, egg, bacon), cereal and fruit. At lunch and supper we offerboth hot food and salad. Vegetarian options are available at allmeals. Packed lunches are provided on excursions and occasionallysupper will be a special barbecue outside. Refreshments are providedin the afternoon break. Please specify any special dietaryrequirements on the Medical Information form/online section.

Millfield English Language Holiday Courses, Millfield Enterprises, Street, Somerset, BA16 0YDT +44 (0) 1458 444 112/458/319/326 F +44 (0) 1458 840 584 E [email protected]

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MILLFIELD ENTERPRISESStreet, Somerset, BA16 0YD

T +44 (0) 1458 444 112/458/319/326

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