kings summer 2016 london
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Factsheet about our Vacation Extra Centre in London (Beckenham)TRANSCRIPT
What better location for older teenagers to enjoy a fantastic summer than London, one
of the world’s great cities. Our London Summer Centre is based at Kentwood College in
Beckenham and is just a short walk from Kings London. Beckenham is a safe, attractive
and green suburb in southeast London just 20 minutes by train into Central London.
Course offeredVacation Extra
The Vacation Extra course is aimed at teenage
learners and combines 15 hours of English
each week with daytime activities, excursions
and some evening activities.
London, UK
VACATION EXTRA SUMMER CENTRE 2016
Key information
Course length: 2 – 11 weeks
Start dates:
12,19, 26 June; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7, 14 August
The standard arrival/departure day is Sunday.
Course ends: 28 August
Lessons: 15 hours of English lessons per week
Age range: 14 – 17
Maximum class size: 15
Minimum entry level: Beginner
Included in the price of the course
15 hours of English lessons per week
Day-time sports and activities programme (on or off-site). All transport costs are included. Attendance is compulsory.
At least 4 compulsory evening activities per week (at Kentwood or at Kings London)
One full-day excursion per week with anentrance fee (on Saturday)
Two half-day excursions per week to CentralLondon
Placement test
Internet access
End-of-course certificate
Staff supervision during lessons, activities and excursions
Weekly laundry service (homestay only)
School bank service
The bright cafeteria at Kentwood
Students enjoying Central London
Kings London is accredited by the British Council.
For further information please contact us at: [email protected], or on +44 (0)1273 917166
Centre facilities (Kentwood)
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)
Sample timetableSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Morning Free time English lessons English lessons English lessons Activities Activities Excursion
Lunch
Afternoon Activities Half-day excursion Half-day excursion English lessons English lessons
Dinner
Evening Activities Free time Activities Activities Activities Free time
Enjoying London’s famous sights
Students outside Buckingham Palace in Central London
Homestay
Standard twin (singles available on request)
Host families are a short walk or bus ride from
the Summer Centre. Students make their own
way there.
All families are carefully selected and
inspected by the Kings Accommodation
Manager.
Students aged under 16 are not given a
house key.
Off-site student residence (Crystal Palace)
Note: this option is only available to groups.
Available from 26 June – 7 August
Fully furnished single and twin rooms
1 shower room between two bedrooms
Student common room, CCTV and 24-hour
reception staff
Bedding and towels supplied and changed
weekly, daily room cleaning
Wifi internet access in all bedrooms
Flat-screen television in all rooms
Superb on-site sports facilities including
swimming pools, gyms, squash courts and
climbing wall (at additional cost)
15 minutes’ bus-ride to Summer Centre
20 minutes’ train-ride to Central London
Minimum age: 14 (students must be
accompanied by a group leader)
Meal Plan (all accommodation options)
Full-board meals. Breakfast, packed lunch and
dinner included every day.
We can cater for vegetarian and other dietary
requirements on special request.
Evening Curfew
Please note that there are curfews in place for all
students: Students aged under 16 must return to
their host family or residence by 22.30 every
evening. Students aged 16 – 17 must return to their
host family or residence by 23.30 every evening.
There is a modern, well-equipped leisure centre just minutes away
Accommodation (not included in the price)
London Bath Brighton
Oxford
Provisional Excursions 2016
Week 1, 6, 11
Oxford Street Shopping Half-day
National Gallery Half-day
Oxford sightseeing and shopping
Full-day
Week 2, 7
London walking tour Half-day
Museum of London Half-day
Canterbury sightseeing and shopping
Full-day
Week 3, 8
London walking tour Half-day
Natural History Museum Half-day
Windsor sightseeing and shopping
Full-day
Week 4, 9
London walking tour Half-day
Science Museum Half-day
Cambridge sightseeing and shopping
Full-day
Week 5, 10
London walking tour Half-day
Victoria and Albert Museum
Half-day
Brighton sightseeing and shopping
Full-day
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