Residential English [-anguage CoursesVacational Studies Courses have been running for 14 years and wehave tried in this time to develop a programme to provide anenjoyable balance between 'vacation'and 'study'. Here is ourprogramme for Summer 1985.

Recognised by The British CouncilVacational Studies is 'Recognised as Efficient by the BritishCouncil' and is a member of ARELS-FELCO (The Association forRecognised English Language Teaching Establishments in Britain)

- a professional body, membership of which is granted only afterthorough inspection and 3-yearly re-inspections.

What we try to doVacational Studies tries to create a totally intemational Coursewith students from as many different countries as possible. Weavoid accepting a large number of students from any particularcountry. In this way we try to ensure that English is the mainmedium of communication among the students. By using Englishnot just as a school subject, but as a living language, we hope ourstudents will realise better its importance and value. When childrenmust use English to make friends, the element of seltmotivationgreatly increases their fluency.

This emphasis on the practical use of English is combined with afuli sports, social and excursion programme helping chiidren tolearn'English internationally......'

,',e 5lG€rlCCThe Courses are all fully residential. The children sleep, eat andreceive classes in the Schools.

The StudentsWe accept boys and girls aged 11to 16 - beginners, intermediateand more advanced students. We also accept a small number ofstudents at 17 - normally only if they have been with us before.The Courses are sports-orientated and encourage good socialdevelopment in a community situation.

The Schools and SurroundingsFor 1985 our Courses are at four Schools near Newbury. TheMary Hare School, Cheam School, Elstree School and Hawtreys.Newbury is in a pleasant part of southern England amid the hills ofthe Berkshire Downs in a rural area well known for race-horsetraining. Newbury is a small market town 70km. west of Londonand 45km. south of Oxford. Our four School buildings are amongthe finest in the area.

The Mary Hare SchoolThe Mary Hare School is a large mid-nineteenth centurv manor

Cheam SchoolCheam School is an elegant late-nineteenth century mansion withimpressive interior designing on a grand scale. A pirticular featureis the sunken formal garden. There is an excellent multi-purposesports hall,/gymnasium. The School's large grounds includeseveral playing fields, Iawns and woods. A planned maximum of 95students will be accepted.

Elstree SchoolElstree School is a splendid, large eighteenth century countryhouse, attractively set in 40 acres of grounds with large playingfields, gardens and woods. It has a modern well-equippedgrmnasium. A planned maximum of 85 students will be accepted.

HawtreysHawtreys is an impressive mid-nineteenth century Stately Homeowned by the Marquess of Ailesbury, set in 55 acres of groundswith playing fields, gardens, woodland and open spa.ces. Theclassrooms are contained within the main building. A plannedmaximum of 75 students will be accepted.

All Schools haveswimming pooltennis courtsbasketball and volleyball courtsfootball fieldssports hall* tblc i?-r.r:fdormitory accommodationhot and cold baths and/or showersiibrarycolour televisionrecreation rooms

Choice of CourseThe Courses at Mary Hare, Cheam, Elstree and Hawtreys have thesame format, but each develops its own atmosphere and traditions.Each Course is of 4 weeks' duration. We offer a choice of dates:Mary Hare7 JuIy - 4 August 1985Cheam18 July - 15 August 1985Elstree21. July - 18 August 1985Hawtreys24 July - 21 August 1985(Please see section on'Travel')

programme for Summer 1985.

Recognised by The British CouncilVacational Studies is'Recognised as Efficient by the BritishCouncil' and is a member of ARELS FELCO (The Association forRecognised English Language Teaching Establishments in Britain)

- a professional body, membership of which is granted only afterthorough inspection and 3-yearly re-inspections.

What we trv to doVacational Studies tries to create a totally intemational Coursewith students from as many different countries as possible. Weavoid accepting a large number of students from any particularcountry. In this way we try to ensure that English is the mainmedium of communication among the students. By using Englishnot just as a school subject, but as a living language, we hope ourstudents will realise better its importance and value. When childrenmust use English to make friends, the element of self-motivationgreatly increases their fluency.

This emphasis on the practicai use of English is combined with afull sports, social and excursion programme helping children tolearn'English internationally......'

I\esloenceThe Courses are all fully residential. The children sleep, eat andreceive classes in the Schools.

The StudentsWe accept boys and girls aged 11 to 16 - beginners, intermediateand more advanced students. We also accept a small number ofstudents at 17 - normally only if they have been with us before.

The Courses are sports-orientated and encourage good socialdevelopment in a community situation.

The Schools and SurroundingsFor 1985 our Courses are at four Schools near Newbury. TheMary Hare School, Cheam School, Elstree School and Hawtreys.Newbury is in a pleasant part of southern England amid the hills ofthe Berkshire Downs in a rural area well known for race-horsetraining. Newbury is a small market town 70km. west of Londonand 45km. south of Oxford. Our four School buildings are amongthe finest in the area.

The Mary Hare SchoolThe Mary Hare School is a large mid-nineteenth century manorhouse, excellently equipped and maintained in superb condition.There are formal gardens and extensive grounds which includeseveral iarge playing fields, a range of tennis courts, a gymnasiumand a large indoor swimming pool. A planned maximum of 100students will be accepted.

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sports hall,/gymnasium. The School! large grounds includeseveral playing fields, lawns and woods. A planned maximum of 95students will be accepted.

Elstree SchoolElstree School is a splendid, large eighteenth century countryhouse, attractively set in 40 acres of grounds with large playingfields, gardens and woods. It has a modern well-equippedgymnasium. A planned maximum of 85 students will be accepted.

HawtreysHawtreys is an impressive mid-nineteenth century Stately Homeowned by the Marquess of Ailesbury, set in 55 acres of groundswith playing fields, gardens, woodland and open spaces. Theclassrooms are contained within the main building. A plannedmaximum of 75 students will be accepted.

All Schools haveswimming pooltennis courtsbasketball and volleyball courtsfootball fieidssports hall

dormitory accommodationhot and cold baths and,/or showersiibrarycolour televisionrecreation rooms

Choice of CourseThe Courses at Mary Hare, Cheam, Elstree and Hawtreys have thesame format, but each develops its own atmosphere and traditions.Each Course is of 4 weeks' duration. We offer a choice of dates:Mary Hare7 JuIy - 4 August 1985Cheam18 July - 15 Ausust 1985Elstree27 July - 18 August 1985Hawtreys24 July - 21 August 1985(Please see section on 'Travel')

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The TeachingA staff of qualified, professional teachers, experienced in theteaching of Engiish as a foreign language give 4 classes, each of 45minutes, every day except Sunday and the weekly excursion day.In addition, there is a supervised 30 minute study period eachafternoon. Classes are graded according to age and ability inEnglish. Siudents are placed first in an 'assessment group', then inwhat we consider to be the correct teaching group. Ctjssplacemmts are constantly reviewed and students may be movedto more or less advanced classes, according to their performance.The teacher:student ratio is approximately 1:13. We provide allbooks and teaching materials. The teaching is by .direct method'.Both oral and written Engiish are taught and there is an emphasison conversation practice. Some 'technical'vocabulary is covered inthe more advanced classes. Textbooks used are:- ,Access toEnglish' by Coles and Lord; 'streamline English, by Hartley andViney; 'Flexicourse'by Hills and Lewis.

SportsSport is an important part of the Course. Our Sports/SocialOrganrser arranges a regular programme including football,blasketball, volleyball, baseball, tennis, table-tennis,iwimming, etc.Competitions run throughout the Course. There is also a +-sinoot'Sports Day'when all four schools meet for friendly competitions inthe major sports. This Sports Day will be arranged so thai everysiudent will have the onoortunit:r to par.ticipate ls well as watch.We take all practicable safety precautions - for example, childrenusing the swimming pool are always supervised by a teacher.

Social ActivitiesWe try to create a relaxed and friendly 'family,atmosphere inwhich children will feel 'at home' quickly and make good socialcontacts. There is a variety of activities on the programme -discotheques, films, barbecues, folk-singing, concerts, games,optional theatre visits, etc. The programme is a full one. There isalways something to do and children are encouraged to participate.

ExcursionsNewbury is well situaied as a centre for various excursions.For1985, there will be two excursions to London. One will be for sight-seeing where the students will be in small groups, each with iieacher, to see various interesiing parts of the capital. The otherwill be for shopping or sightseeing or a combination of both. As faras possible, students will be able to choose for themselves whatthey see and do in London. The third excursion will be decidedafter the students and staff have discussed where they wish to visit.Some students may, of course, prefer to remain at the School. Thefourth excursion will be the grand 'sports Day'. All theseexcursions are included in the Course Fee.

-Shopping afternoons (Optional Extra)In addilion to the organised excursions above (which are includedin the Course Fee), there are three optional shopping afternoons(not included in the Course Fee), two in Newbuiy uia one in a-' ,., r :'ea)r 'l.t 9chcol \ /,, 'l-i'.li i . a,.,, r,-, ..li;1a1",,- .. .:h111 i6these towns unaccompanied by staff, if parents have indicatedtheir agreement to this on the Application Form. This helpschildren to achieve a measure of independence. Children can beaccompanied by staff if parents so wish and there will be severalstaff in the towns while the children are shopping. Travel is byprivate coach from the School, payable by students if they wish togo. The cost of transport is in the range from 70p to t7.20.

Theatre Visit (Optional Extra)Among London's world-famous theatrical productions, .Cats'

isideal for our students. It is, however, fully booked months ahead.For 1985, we have already reserved 50 special-price seats for eachCourse. The number of students wishing to so will exceed thenumber of tickets available, so in allocating plices we shall bear inmind willingness to use EngJish. We hope this will be an incentive.The total cost of this theatre visit will be about 18.

Tennis Lessons (Optional Extra)Children may play tennis at any time, but we can arrangeprofessional lessons, if required. These are available for 6eginnersor near-beginners only. 8 one-hour lessons are given in groups of nomore than 4 and must be requested in advance on the Application

Lunch:Fried plaice garni with chipped potatoes and tomatoes orChicken with mashed potatoes and sweetcorn orSalad barYoghurt and fresh fruit

Evening meal:Roast lamb or steak and kidney pie withRoast potatoes, carrots and peas orSalad barApple and honey pudding orCheese and biscuits

Before bedtime:Hot chocolate and biscuits

At times throughout the Course the menu will be varied to include:'English brealdast' (fried egg and bacon with grilled tomato, orsimilar); 'Engilish tea' (choice of different kinds of bread, choice ofsn1ead9, cakes and buns) and barbecued meals (spare ri6, sausageroll, jacket potatoes, coleslaw dip, crisps, icecream, etc.) Therewill also be 'national meals'. Students of each nationality will beinvited to help the kitchen staff prepare and serve a mealtonsistingof dishes from their own country.

Residential accommodationAt all Schools the children sleep in dormitories. The girls are in onepart of the house, the boys in another. Bed linen is provided by us.

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*ni"ll'.ttitat"n will feel'at home' quickly and make sood social

contacts. There is a varieiy of activities on the programrp -discotheques, films, barbecues' folk'singing, conc€rts, ga1:s'

ootional ih"uir" visits, etc. The programme is a full one' There is

J'*uv. .o-ntf-ring to io and children are encouraged to participate'

ExcursionsN;t"ty;*eil situated as a centre for various excursions'For

1il5, thlrt *ll be two excursions to London' One will be for sigfrt-

;;;iriilh;r; the students willbe in smallgroups, each with a

i"ulf'?t, to *e various interesting parts of .the capital' The other

*lff U" flt .ttopping or sightseeing or a combination of both' As far

* p"t.iUf", ttli"rits witfbe ablJto choose for themselves whai

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do in London. The third excursion will be decided

"f6 th" students and staff have discussed where they wish tovisit.

S.;;d;;;it may, of course, prefer to remain atthe School' The

fourth excursion will be the grand'Sports Day'' All these

excursions are included in the Course Fee'

Shopping afternoons (Optional Extra).fn

"if,iti"i to the organised excursions above (which are included

in tn" Cou.t" Fee),'there are three optional shopping afternoons

(not included in the Course Fee), two in Newbury and one in a

i"*" n"ut the School. We think it is safe for children to -"hop in

these towns unaccompanied by staff, if parents have indicated

ift"it ugt""*"nt to thii on the Application. Form'Jhis helps

childrei to achieve a measure of independence' Childr€n can be

"t..-p"ti"J Uy staff if parents so wish and there will be several

.t"ff it tft" t"r,r s while ihe children are shopping' Travel is by

pii"ut" lt".ft from the School, payable by students if they wish to

A 1}t" cost of transport is in the range from 70p to f1'20'

Theatre Visit (Optional Extra)Among Londonls world{amous theatrical productions, 'Cats' is

iJ;"i f;;;t students. It is, however, fullv booked monihs ahead'

F.r i-S8s, *" tlave already ieserved 50 special-price seats for each

b;r;;. Th" number of itudents wishing to go will exceed the

rr--U"i of tickets available, so in allocating places we shall bear in

*inJ *ining""ss to use Enslish. We hope this willbe an incentive'

The total cost of this theatre visit will be about C8'

Tennis Lessons (OPtional Extra)

Children may play tennis at any time, but we can arrange

pJessonal i"iton., if required. These are available for beginners

l. neat-besinners only. 8 one-hour lessons are given in groups of no

more thari and muit be requested in advance on the Application

Form. If tennis lessons are taken, a tennis racquet must be brought'

Horse-Riding (OPtional Extra)6 one-hour horse-riding lessons are available at the Newbury

School of Riding for novices and more advanced riders in groups

u..oJins to abllity. The cost includes transport to and from the

Riding SJhool and the hire o{ a hat. Children must bring strong

;h;;; .t riding boots. These lessons must be requested. in

uiuin." on thJApplication Form and include'hacking'at the

discretion of the Riding School. 'Hacking' is riding in the country-

.ia" i".upl*ised groirps. Students will only be allowed to'hack'when they are considered sufficiently competent' Jumping can

Ue inctudea i{ parents indicate their agreement on the Applica-

tion Form. thb niaing School has excellent indoor riding

facilities. Please note that the Riding School instructorssupervise students during lessons. Our.staff.do not accompany

.t,iannt.. The number of iiders is limited to the first 15 on each

course who apply.

fu tennis and horse-riding lessons are pre-atranged, it is notpossible to refund the cost of lessons booked, but not taken, so'parents

are asked to make sure their children really want them'

MealsW" r"ufi." that food is an important part of the Course' Meals are

p;;p"d and served at the Schools' Menus have been revised

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students will be able to select from a choice of two hot

-LJt ot a mixed salad bar. Fresh fruit and vegetables are always

inaua"a. Cold orange juice is available at all times' A typical day's

menu is:Breakfast:

Choice of cerealHot rolls and butter

A Typical Day08.30 Breakfast09.00 First class09.45 Break09.55 Second class

i0.40 Break11.10 Third class

11.55 Break1250 Fourth class

12.50 Break13.00 Lunch13.45 Supervised StudY

14.15 Break14.45 Organised sPorts and games

18.00 Evening meal

19.00 Games, films, etc.21.00 Hot chocolate and biscuits

21.30 Bedtime'Juniors'('seniors' have their own 'Club')

n30 i3"dtltn" 'seniors' (may be put back to 22'45)

'senior' bedtimes apply to students aged 131/2 and over'

Pocket Money and"stamps are obtainable from the Office every

day from 13.20 - 13.45 and 14.15 - 14.45'

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HealthMnor illnesses are treated by our own staff. There is a Matron witha special surgery/sick room in each School. We also use the."tui"er of doctors in the locality. We ask parents to give us full

health information on the Application Form.

lnsuranceEvery student is now covered by a special Insurance Policy. Full

details are on the enclosed information sheet. Briefly, theInsurance includes refund of full Course Fees if certified serious

illness or accident during the month before the Course prevents

attendance on the Course; private medical treatment to the value

of 12,500; personal possessions and luggage cover to the value of€400; personal money cover to the value of e100; return air fare tothe value ol1200 if an APEX reservation is lost because of delayed

or advanced departure through illness or accident'

There is no extra charge for this Insurance. Every student isautomatically covered (subject to the enclosed conditions) when

the application is accepted.

How we look after childrenWe understand the concern felt by parents when their children are

away from home. They are under constant supervision, as far as.

is piacticable, both in the School and on excursions. Our totalstaff:student ratio of about 1:8 ensures that the children are well

looked after.

having with us will be internationally'minded, interested in English,

outgoing and gregarious. They will also be willing to accept the

conitraints of community living. We consider it so important thatour standards and expectations are understood and accepted thatwe ask parents to confirm that they and their child have read and

agree with our rules. A slip sent with the rules is provided for thispurpose.

How they will benefitWe hope ihat our students will learn a great deal of English, makegood friendships and develop a positive intemational feelings. Asivell as formal study, we concentrate on the holiday aspect of the

Course. While we try to involve students in all the activities, we

rniurally respect ihe wishes of those who like to read quietly or be

with friends. Over the years, we have built up an excellentreputation with parents and children all over the world' Many boys

and girls spend several summers with us renewing old friendships

and making new ones. Most children come to us on personal

recommendation. The numbers on the Courses are deliberately

kept small so that the staff can get to know everybody and treateach child as an individual.

Teacher's ReportTo ensure thai all our students are well-motivated and keen toparticipate, we ask for a brief teacher's report with all applicationsiro* tte* students. This should mention attitude to study and

behaviour- No report is needed for.students we already know., .

How we encourage the use of EnglishOn each Course there are students from many different countries.

We try to ensure a mixture of nationalities in classes and dormitories.

We aim to stimulate the speaking o{ English socially in various

ways. Members of staff constantly encourage English-speakingaround the School; they also sit on children's tables at every meal

Some meals have internationally mixed seating plans, although formost meals students may sit wherever they wish.

Another'encourag€ment' to speak English is the 'English OnlyRaffle' with a valuable prize for the winner - a'Walkman'cassetteplayer, or similar. Every student is entitled to one raffle ticket each

week if he has spoken English much more than his own langtngeduring the week. Throughout the Course there will also be'EnglishOnly Bonus'days. If a student is noticeably using English and is notcaught more than once using any langr.nge other than English on

thaiday, he will gain an extra ticket - a'bonus'. At the end of fourweeks there will be a draw for the lucky ticket' The more tickets'the greater the chance of winning the prize. We hope that the prize

will be a positive inducement for students to use English'

ReligionThe Course is interdenominational. I{ parents so wish, we shall

arrange for children to attend an appropriate service. Please

indicate this on the Application Form. Transportation to and fromthe church is payable by students.

The Jiirg Weise Memorial TrophyThis :s arvardeC occasicnally for 'an cutstanding contributicn tothe ideals of the Course'. The Trophy was presented to Vacational

Studies in 1980 by Professor Dr. Eberhard Weise, the Drector ofBayer A.G. in Leverkusen, Germany, in memory of his son Jorg(1958-1979) who was a student of ours in 1971. For us Jorg Weise

embodies the finest qualities of endeavour and achievement with a

completely international outlook. The names of the recipients are

engraved onto the Trophy.

The J<irg Weise Memorial ScholarshipWe are also proud to be associated with the Jorg Weise MemorialScholarship awarded by Professor Dr, Weise. The Scholarship is a

place on any of our Courses, return air ticket from anywhere in the

world, pocket money and optional sports fees. The recipient of the

Scholarship will be the sort of student outlined above who willbenefit from attending the Course, but who is unable to apply for aplace in the normal way for financial reasons. We welcomenominations for the Scholarship in 1986 which should be sent inconfidence, and without informing the potential recipient, toVacational Studies.

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In addition to the staff, on each Course there is an older ex-student,a 'Staff Helper', to assist with sports and social activities.

During the Course, progress reports are sent to all parentsdetailing the child's performance in oral and written work and alsosocial behaviour. At the end of the Course, all parents are sent afinal report and leaving certificate together with a report from theDrector on the student's general progress and behaviour.

lf there is a problemWe shall contact you. We send students a list of rules andstandards of behaviour expected before the Course begins. Theseare straightforward. Basically, we expect children to respect thebuildings, equipment and the feelings of other people and showgood manners.

If a child is correctly motivated (see section on'Children who willbenefit') there should be no discipline problems, but if any shouldarise, we reserve the right to contact parents and, if we consider itnecessary, require that the child be taken home at the parents'expense without refund of Fees. Parents must, therefore, ensurethat we have a telephone number through which they can alwaysbe contacted.

Children who will benefitPlease make sure that our Course is suitable for your child and thathelshe wants to come. The children who will benefit and we enjoy

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Some meals have internationally mixed seating plans, although formost meals students may sit wherever they wish.

Another'encouragement'to speak English is the 'English OnlyRaffle'with a valuable prize for the winn'er - a'Walkman'cassetteplayer, or similar. Every student is entitled to one raffle ticket eachweek il he has spoken English much more than his own language

during the week. Throughout the Course there will also be 'English

Only Bonus'days. If a student is noticeably using English and is notcaught more than once using any language other than English onthat day, he will gain an extra tickei - a'bonus'. At the end of fourweeks there will be a draw for the lucky ticket. The more tickets,the greater the chance of winning the prize. We hope that the prize

will be a positive inducement for students to use English.

ReligionThe Course is interdenominational. If parents so wish, we shall

arrange for children to atiend an appropriate service. Please

indicate this on the Application Form. Transportation to and fromthe church is payable by students.

The Jcirg Weise Memorial TrophyTl-'is i:

=rvarCed cciasicnally fcr 'an oultstanC'ing contribution to

the ideals of the Course'. The Trophy was presented to VacationalStudies in 1980 by Professor Dr. Eberhard Weise, the Drector ofBayer A.G. in Leverkusen, Germany, in memory of his son Jorg(1958-1979) who was a student of ours in 1971. For us Jdrg Weiseembodies the finest qrnlities of endeavour and achievement with acompletely international outlook. The names of the recipients areengraved onto the Trophy.

The Jiirg Weise Memorial ScholarshipWe are also proud to be associated with the Jorg Weise MemorialScholarship awarded by Professor Dr. Weise. The Scholarship is a

place on any of our Courses, return air ticket from anywhere in theworld, pocket money and optional sports fees. The recipient of the

Scholarship will be the sort of student outlined above who willbenefit from attending the Course, but who is unable to apply for aplace in the normal way for firnncial reasons. We welcomenominations for the Scholarship in 1986 which should be sent inconfidence, and without informing the potential recipient, toVacational Studies.

The Course Fee includes:-residence at the schoolall meals*tuitionthe sports programmethe use of facilitiesexcursions and one basic entrance feecomprehensive insurancethe iaundering of clothes(*except lunch on the visits to London and the third excursion).

There are no extra charges except for optional church, theatreor shopping visits and professional tennis and horse-riding lessons.A small (75p) deduction is made from pocket money to provideindoor board games.

The Course Fee does not include:-pocket moneyoptional church, shopping and theatre visitstravel to and from Englandtravel from Airport to School and School to Airport*(*This is available at a small extra charge. Please see section on'Travel').

How to applyAnswer all the quesiions on the Application Form and (if we do notknow your child) retum it with a teacher's report on attitude tostudy and behaviour. Retain your copy for reference. We shall tellyou immediately if the application is acceptable.

When the application is acceptedWe shall write to inform you of this and include our Invoice for theCourse Fees. The Invoice can be settled in full immediately or 50%

can be paid immediately and the balance by the date shown on theInvoice. (Please note - in some countries we understand tax reliefis allowed on all or some of the Fees). The place is confirmed when

the full Course Fees have been received by us. We shall alsorequest travel details.

TravelIt is quite safe for children io fly alone. For young children, Airlinesoperate an 'Unaccompanied Young Persons' service and lookalter them. There are many cut-price air-ticket offers - for earlybooking, for young people, or for travel on particular flights. Weoperate a standard collection and return transport service betweenHeathrow Airport and the Schools on arrival and departure fora small charge (see Fee slip). Our staff can meet students onflights arriving at Heathrow and check-in students on outgoingflights from Heathrow on the stated dates. Our staff are atHeathrow from 12.00-18.00 on arrival days and from 09.00-13.00on departure days. If flights arrive earlier than 12.00, students canwait for our representative near the 'lnformation' desk. If flightsleave after L3.00, we shall take students to wait in the correct areaand explain the procedure. For arrivals or departures outside ourrequested times, parents are asked to indicate on the TravelDeiails form their agreement to children being at Heathrowwithout our staff. This is absolutely straightforward and safe.

We can make special taxi or minibus arrangements on your behalfif your child must arrive later or leave earlier than our dates ortimes, or if arrival or departure is at Gatwick Airport. There is noextra charge for our making arrangements for you, but instead ofour stated collection/return service charge, the taxi or minibuscharges are payable direct by students. (As a guide, a one-way taxiio Heathrow is about 030 and to Gatwick €40.) Please indicate anyspecial requirements on the Application Form and send detailsseparately.

At the AirportBefore travelling, we send an identity badge and luggage tags toensure quick recognition. Our representative will also be wearing abadge, carrying a large'Vacational Studies'sign and will meet yourchild at the entrance to the Anivals Hall after leaving the CustomsHall.

If you do not take our standard collection/return service, but wemake other arrangements for you, the same procedure applies.

If you come by carRoad directions are given by the Schools'addresses. Parentsbringing their children to the School are asked to come between12.30 and 14.30. Parents collecting children from the Schools on thelast day are asked to come before 11.00.

Pocket moneyPocket money can either be brought by your child, or sent in

CheamSchoolTake the A339 road from Newbury (signposted'Basingstoke') for10km. Cheam School is signposted on the right.Address for students' letters:

Cheam SchoolHeadley Newbury Berkshire RG15 8LD.Telephone (to contact Course Manager only);Headley 242 (STD code 063523) (Mornings, please).

Elstree SchoolFrom London, follow M4 to Exit 12 (Theale). Leave M4 and followsigns 'A4 Newbury' for 9km. to Woolhampton. In Woolhampton,turn right after Falmouth Arms at the'Upper Woolhamptory'ChapelRow'signpost. Elstree School is 1km. along this road on the right.Address for students' letters:

Elstree SchoolWoolhampton Reading RG7 5TD.Telephone (to contact Course Manager only):Woolhampton 712725 (STD code 0734) (Mornings, please).

HawtreysFrom London, follow M4 to Exit 14 (Hungerford/Wantage). Take.4338 to Hungerford, then turn right onto A4, through Hungerfordand through Froxfield. 5km. past Froxfield, turn left at signpost'Burbage 5'. Follow this road for 5km. and turn right at signposi'Savernake/Burbage'. Continuelar 2km. and turn left over cattlegrid at sign 'Tottenham House'. Hawtreys is at the end of the drive.Address for stucients' ietters:

HawtreysSavernake ForestMarlborough Wiltshire SN8 3BATelephone (to contact Course Manager only):Marlborough 870331 (STD codebT2) (Mornings, please).

By train from London, leave from Paddington Station. For MaryHare and Cheam, arrive at Newbury Station. For Elstree, arrive atReading Station. For Hawtreys, arrive at Pewsey Station. There arenormally taxis at Newbury Station, if not you will find telephonenumbers in the telephone box just outside the Station. There arealways taxis at Reading Station. At Pewsey Station, you musttelephone for a taxi.

The telephone numbers and addresses given above are only foruse during the Course and only the Course Manager can beobtained on them. During the resi of the year, please use ourNewbury Office address and telephone number below.

Msits to the Schools outside the Course dates may be made onlyby appointment through our Office.

Ii is quiie safe for ciriidren ro ffg a1one. For goung chidren. Airlinesoperate an 'Unaccompanied Young Persons' service and lookafter them. There are many cut-price air-ticket offers - for earlybooking, for young people, or for travel on particular flights. Weoperate a standard collection and return transport service betweenHeathrow Airport and the Schools on arrival and departure fora small charge (see Fee slip). Our staff can meet students onflights arriving at Heathrow and check-in students on outgoingflights from Heathrow on the stated dates. Our staff are atHeathrow from 12.00-18.00 on arrival days and from @.00-13.00on departure days. If flights arrive earlier than 12.00, students canwait for our representative near the 'lnformation' desk. If flightsleave after 13.@, we shall take students to wait in the correct areaand explain the procedure. For arrivals or departures outside ourrequested times, parents are asked to indicate on the TravelDetails form iheir agreement to children being at Heathrowwithout our staff. This is absolutely straightforward and safe.

We can make special taxi or minibus arrangements on your behalfif your child must arrive later or leave earlier than our dates ortimes, or if arrival or departure is at Gatwick Airport. There is noextra charge for our making arrangements for you, but instead ofour stated collection/return service charge, the taxi or minibuscharges are payable direct by students. (As a guide, a one-way taxito Heathrow is about t30 and to Gatwick 040.) Please indicate anyspecial requirements on the Application Form and send detailsseparately.

At the AirportBefore travelling, we send an identiiy badg and luggage tags toensure quick recognition. Our representative will also be wearing abadge, carrying a large'Vacational Studies'sign and will meet yourchild at the entrance to the Anivals Hall after leaving the CustomsHall.

If you do not take our standard collection/return service, but wemake other arrangements for you, the same procedure applies.

If you come by carRoad directions are given by the Schools'addresses. Parentsbringing their children to the School are asked to come between12.30 and 14.30. Parents collecting children from the Schools on thelast day are asked to come before 11.00.

Pocket moneyPocket money can either be brought by your child, or sent inadvance to the National Westminister Bank,30 Market Place,Newbury, Berkshire RG14 sAJ, ('Vacational Studies PocketMoney A/C 65400100'). We recommend between 180 - e120 forthe month and add optional sports coaching fees, if applicable.Pocket money should be brought in f Sterling cash high value (€20)

notes.

Clothes and possessionsNotes and advice on what to bring and other information willbe sentto parents and students in advance.

On arrival at the SchoolAll money is handed in at the Office for safe-keeping and the studentcan then withdraw money from his/her account daily. We keeppassports and tickets safely. We cannot accept responsibility forpocket money or valuables not handed to us.

On the first dayEach new student will be allocated to a returning student who willact as a 'guide'explaining the layout of the building, the way theCourse runs and answering any questions.

Schools' addresses and directionsThe Mary Hare SchoolFrom London follow M4 to Exit 13 (Newbury). Leave M4and followsigns'A34 Newbury'. After 1km. take slip road on left signposted'Curridge/Winterbourne/Hermitage', then immediately rightsignposted'Winterbourne/Donnington', then left signposted'Donnington'. The Mary Hare School is first on the right.Address for students' letters:

The Mary Hare SchoolNewbury Berkshire RG16 9BQ.Telephone (to contact Course Manager only):Chieveley 24864 (STD code 0635) (Mornings, please).

CheamlthooiHeadley Newbury Berkshire RG15 8LD.Telephone (to coniact Course Manager only);Headley 242 (STD code 063523) (Mornings, please).

Elstree SchoolFrom London, follow M4 to Exit 12 (Theale). Leave M4 and followsigns 'A4 Newbury' for 9km. to Woolhampton. In Woolhampton,turn right after Falmouth fums at the'Upper Woolhamptory'ChapelRow'signpost. Elstree School is 1km. along this road on the right.Address for students' letters:

Elstree SchoolWoolhampton Reading RG7 STD.Telephone (to contact Course Manager only):Woolhampton 712725 (STD code 0734) (Mornings, please).

HawtreysFrom London, follow M4 to Exit 14 (Hungerford/Wantage). TakeA338 to Hungerford, then turn right onto A4, through Hungerfordand through Froxfield. Skm. past Froxfield, turn left at signpost'Burbage 5'. Follow this road for Skm. and turn right at signpost'savernake/Burbage'. Continue for 2km. and turn left over cattlegrid at sign 'Tottenham House'. Hawtreys is at the end of the drive.Address for stucients' ietters:

HawtreysSavernake ForestMarlborough Wiltshire SN8 3BATelephone (to contact Course Manager only):Marlborough 870331 (STD code0672\ (Mornings, please).

By train from London, leave from Paddington Station. For MaryHare and Cheam, arrive at Newbury Station. For Elstree, arrive atReading Station. For Hawtreys, arrive at Pewsey Station. There arenormally taxis at Newbury Station, if not you will find telephonenumbers in the telephone box just outside the Station. There arealways taxis at Reading Station. At Pewsey Station, you musttelephone for a taxi.

The telephone numbers and addresses given above are only foruse during the Course and only the Course Manager can beobtained on them. During the rest of the year, please use ourNewbury Office address and telephone number below.

Visits to the Schools outside the Course dates may be made onlyby appointment through our Office.

Finally...We have tried to describe the Courses fully and frankly. We hopethis brochure contains all ihe information you need to make yourchoice. Any further details you may require can be obtained fromthe parents of our past students (the addresses of some of theseare on the enclosed list) and the Director. We suggest that youcontact our parental references as they may offer useful advice.

Our Courses are designed wirh the benefit oi years of experienceand we are confident that we can combine the leaming of goodwritten and spoken English wiih an unforgettable and enjoyableholiday for your child.

As we take only a limited number of students from anyparticular country, we suggest you apply early. A'waitinglist' operates when the Courses are full.

Biographical NoteIan Mucklejohn - who, as the Director, co-ordinates the Schools

- was bom in London, but has lived mostly in Newbury. He is aGraduate of the University of London with an Honours Degree inEnglish Language and Literature and is an Associate of the Collegeof Preceptors. He has had many years experience in organisingL-anguage Courses and in teaching as Head of an EnglishDepartment.

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