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LANGUAGE, LEARNING
& ADVENTURES 2020
U S A ∙ C A N A D A · U K · I R E L A N D · M A LTA
LANGUAGE, LEARNING & ADVENTURES 2020 - USA CANADA UK IRELAND MALTA - EC English
LANGUAGE, LEARNING & ADVENTURES 2020 - USA CANADA UK IRELAND MALTA - EC English
CONTENTS
04   The Embassy Summer experience                25   Brighton College NEW!

06   Student care & welfare                       26   Cambridge

07   Summer team                                  27   Canterbury

08   Learning and Life Skills                     28   Oxford

10   Accommodation & activities                   29   Portsmouth

12	Week in the life                              30   Dublin NEW!

14   The Embassy Summer World                     32   Study in North America

15	Quick reference guide                         34	California State University, Los Angeles

16   Study in the UK & Ireland                    35   LIU Brooklyn, New York

17   Docklands, London                            36   Tufts University, Boston

18   Mile End, London                             37   Montreal NEW!

19   Shoreditch, London NEW!                      38   York University, Toronto

20   South Bank, London                           39   Testimonials

21   UCL, London                                  40   Study in Malta

22	Gatton Park                                   42   Malta NEW!

23	Kingswood, Royal Holloway                     44   EC Academy

24   Brighton, University of Sussex               46   EC Study Tours (winter programmes)

              Students taking selfies in Boston

                 Kingswood Royal Holloway                       Outdoor activities in Oxford
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THE EMBASSY SUMMER EXPERIENCE
At our centres across the UK, Ireland, Malta and North
America we deliver rewarding summer language
programmes for young learners, providing a truly
life-changing experience.

Why choose Embassy Summer?
       programme focused on more than just learning
      A                                                         We have very happy students with a 99%
 1    English with the development of six key Life Skills
                                                            4
                                                                student satisfaction rate in 2019
      – find out more on page 8
                                                                Choose from 20 centres including 6 exciting
      Highly experienced and dedicated staff
                                                            5
 2    across the whole business, from the centres
                                                                new locations

      to the head office                                        Award-winning summer programmes
                                                            6
                                                                recognised with the ST Star award for juniors
      A truly global nationality mix with students from         in 2015, the silver award for Best Educational
 3    85 countries across our centres                           Product in the British Youth Travel Awards 2018
                                                                and short-listed for the ST Star Award 2019

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As well as improving their language skills, students
   will meet new friends from all over the world
  and take part in a wide range of activities and
cultural excursions that will help them to develop
               important life skills.
                    Alice, USA
               embassy summer teacher

                                           Students exploring London over the weekend

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STUDENT CARE & WELFARE
We place the highest priority on the welfare and
safety of our students and provide a high standard of   Our Training and Quality Manager is responsible for training
                                                        staff across all our centres to ensure they operate at the highest
care and supervision.
                                                        standard. Each of our centres has an average staff ratio of 1:10
                                                        and one dedicated person responsible for welfare.

                                                        We care for our students 24/7, with supervision after class,
                                                        after activities and during excursions. We also have dedicated
                                                        Night Supervisors in all our centres to make sure we provide
                                                        24-hour support to our students. If any medical issues arise we
                                                        have trained first aiders on-site and, if required, our staff have
                                                        established links with local doctors, dentists and hospitals.

                                                        To make sure individual students are happy and well-cared for
                                                        we provide guardians to ensure that they are having a great and
                                                        safe experience in our centres. Centres with younger students
                                                        have House Parents staying in the accommodation residences to
                                                        provide a nurturing and homely environment.

                                                        We provide dedicated support for our students throughout their
                                                        stay, including a full induction and orientation on arrival, where
                                                        all students are issued with identity cards which contain our
                                                        emergency telephone details.

                                                                             We operate a 24 hour emergency
                                                                             telephone service across all of
                                                                             our centres.

           Fun and interactive lessons at Docklands

THE EMBASSY SUMMER APP
Our app makes the Embassy Summer experience
                                                        To enhance the Embassy Summer experience, we provide an
even more exciting!
                                                        app available for everyone in our centres. The app provides
                                                        a lot of information, support and guidance, it also helps to
                                                        improve the student activity and excursion experience.

                                                        With the app students get:
                                                        • Fun quizzes and challenges
                                                        • Information about our courses
                                                        • Weekly updates from the centre staff
                                                        • Competitions and Course Certificates
                                                        • Maps                                           GS

                                                                                                                   Log In

                                                        ...and much more!

                                                          Available on:                                 Username

                                                          App Store and Google Play                     Username

                                                          Search for Embassy Summer
                                                                                                        Password
                                                                                                        Password

                                                                                                                   Log In

             Checking out the app in Portsmouth

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SUMMER TEAM
The Embassy Summer team consists of a large,
experienced network across the UK, Ireland, Malta and
North America. The head office team work year-round
to ensure the Embassy Summer experience improves
each year. Our centres are staffed by hard-working
professionals – many of them return year after year,
ensuring our students stay with Embassy Summer is
as fun, rewarding and stress free as possible.

M E E T S O M E O F O U R O P E R AT I O N S T E A M . . .

                              I am as passionate now                   We bring students
                              about Embassy Summer                     from all over the word
                              as I was when I joined                   together, learning
                              the brand 25 years ago.                  side-by-side with their
                              We continue to provide                   new friends, students
                              outstanding experiences                  thrive in our fun, safe
                              for young learners                       environment.
                              from all over the world,                 MIKE PISANI
                              delivered by an incredible               Operations Manager,
                                                                       Malta
                              team of staff who return
                              every year.
                              LISA JAMES
                              Managing Director,
                              Young Learners

                              With excellent programs                  All our activities and
                              our students experience                  excursions have been
                              language and cultural                    selected to provide a
                              immersion while learning                 fun environment for
                              English with students from               our students to develop
                              around the world in the                  language and life skills
                              classroom and on activities              whilst ensuring their
                              in amazing cities!                       wellbeing and safety.
                              KARISSA KARY                             RYAN EDWARDS
                              Programme Manager,                       Operations Manager,
                              North America                            UK

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LEARNING AND LIFE SKILLS
During a summer with Embassy, students will not only
improve their English language skills but they will also
develop skills for life!

Our Language Programme                                     Developing Life Skills
The classroom is at the heart of an Embassy Summer         Our supportive environment creates the perfect
centre. Lessons are student-centred and encourage the      conditions for our students to develop 6 essential Life
development of relevant language skills.                   Skills – confidence, communication, problem solving,
                                                           teamwork, exploration and creativity.
 	 Engaging classrooms with a positive learning
    atmosphere                                             Our activities & excursions are designed to further
                                                           support the development of these skills. From taking lead
 	 15 Hours (20 x 45 minute) of lessons per week,
                                                           on a team project that builds confidence, creating a piece
    morning or afternoon
                                                           of work to documenting a project in the local area – there
 	 Taught by qualified English teachers                   are lots of opportunities for our students to develop their
 	 Student ratios of 15 students per class                Life Skills.

 	 Placement testing lesson on day 1 to ensure
    students are classed appropriate to their level
                                                                       Creativity                    Communication
 	 Every student receives an Embassy Summer
    Student Notebook, allowing students to make a
    record of all of their lessons and support their
    learning beyond the summer                                         Teamwork                      Problem Solving
 	We teach all levels, from beginner to advanced
 	All courses include learning resources, materials
    appropriate to students age and level, and an end                  Confidence                    Exploration
    of course report and course certificate.

                                                                                Inspiring teachers

                  Hanging out in Los Angeles                              Learning outside the classroom

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Small class sizes

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ACCOMMODATION & ACTIVITIES
We offer a great choice of safe and comfortable              Whether visiting the destination for the first time or if
accommodation options in all our destinations. Students      students have already had the chance to get to know
can live like a local with a homestay, share a room with     the city, our action-packed activity programmes have
friends in a British boarding school, enjoy the comfort of   something exciting for everyone. Students will enjoy
their own room on a university campus, or take a break       on-site activities, half-day trips to local places of interest,
from studies and activities in their hotel residence.        and full-day excursions on the weekends.

All of our residential options are risk assessed               On-site activities can include: sports, karaoke, discos
to ensure the ultimate safety for our students.                  and film night
Residences are cleaned regularly and linen is provided         Local half-day trips vary between destinations, they
in all of our locations, towels are provided in some             could be a visit to a museum, a day at the beach or a
of our centres too. All residential accommodation                shopping mall
includes common spaces for students to relax.
                                                               On the weekend, students go on full-day excursions to
With days full of lessons and activities, it’s important         exciting and fun places such as London, Niagara Falls,
that our students have the right nutritional balance.            or the Statue of Liberty
We make sure they have suitable meals to stay                  During some weeks, groups will have morning lessons
healthy, focused and energised. All our programmes               and afternoon activities, whereas other weeks’ groups
include a variety of hot and cold meal items, and we             may have afternoon lessons and morning activities
can cater for most dietary requirements.                         depending on the class schedules

            Comfortable accommodation in London                                     Exploring the city

                      Sports in Dublin                                           Amazing views in Malta

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Outdoor Sports at Docklands

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WEEK IN THE LIFE
Explore a typical week for a student at the University of Sussex, Brighton.

      SUNDAY                                                           TUESDAY

           MORNING             AFTERNOON              EVENING              MORNING            AFTERNOON               EVENING
                                                     Staff organise     First real lesson,
          Students arrive to our Brighton          welcome games          students are
                                                                                             It’s time to leave      We arrange
         centre at the University of Sussex,       or treasure hunts    divided into their
                                                                                              the centre and       on-site activities
        they get to their rooms, unpack and         so students can     classes based on
                                                                                             explore. A trip to   such as ‘the Great
                  get ready for an                    get to know        their, age, level
                                                                                             Arundel Castle or      Egg Drop’ and
             unforgettable experience!               each other and      of English and
                                                                                              Chichester is on       a fun photo
                                                       the centre.       nationality (to
                                                                                                the agenda.        scavenger hunt.
                                                                         ensure a great
                                                                        nationality mix).

      MONDAY                                                           WEDNESDAY

           MORNING             AFTERNOON              EVENING              MORNING            AFTERNOON               EVENING
                                Get orientated                                                  It’s time for
                                                                         By lesson two,
                               with the campus                                                 some sports;       Who doesn’t love
                                                                          students are
                                 and the local                                                 mini Olympics      karaoke? It’s our
                                                                         getting more
       Student induction       community. The       It’s disco time!                            and football      students’ time to
                                                                       familiar with their
       held by the centre      University is big    All students in                          tournament is on          shine!
                                                                           workbook.
          manager and           so it’s good for     the centre get                            the schedule.
       after that it’s time   students to know      together for an
        for some testing.     their way around,     evening of fun.
                              where to find the
                              shop, the canteen
                                 and the cafés.

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THURSDAY                                                          SATURDAY

    MORNING             AFTERNOON               EVENING              MORNING             AFTERNOON              EVENING
 Lessons - by this                                                                                            Students are
                         First visit to
  time students                             Murder Mystery -                                                usually tired after
                        the city centre
 usually start to                             A fun activity        Wake up, have breakfast and get          a long day out
                       where students
   become a bit                                where our           ready for London. Students explore        and about, and
                        get to explore
 more confident                             students need to      Westminster and the National Gallery.      what could be
                       the famous pier
 and the teacher                            work together to                                                better than a film
                       and the Sea Life
  might arrange                               solve a case.                                                       night?
                            Centre.
     a debate.

FRIDAY                                                            SUNDAY

    MORNING             AFTERNOON               EVENING              MORNING             AFTERNOON              EVENING
     Lessons -                                                                                               New groups of
                                               Tonight is the
  teachers might                                                                                             students have
                         Students can        night for a talent
   ask students                                                     Students can choose to stay at the         just arrived
                       choose between         show. This is a
   to do a quick                                                     centre to take part in organised         to the centre
                       playing volleyball      very popular
   presentation                                                     activities and chill-out, or they can    and everyone
                       or doing a dance      activity that gets
  about the place                                                  choose to come on our optional trip       gets together
                          workshop.         students into that
 they’ll be visiting                                                           to Thorpe Park.                for welcome
                                              Friday feeling!
 on the weekend.                                                                                             activities and
                                                                                                                 games.

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THE EMBASSY SUMMER WORLD

                                          MONTREAL
      YORK UNIVERISTY,
      TORONTO                        TUFTS UNIVERISTY,
                                     BOSTON

                                 LONG ISLAND
                                 UNIVERSITY,             MALTA
CALIFORNIA
                                 NEW YORK
STATE UNIVERISTY,
LOS ANGELES

                                          DUBLIN

                                                                              GATTON PARK
                                                                                         CAMBRIDGE
                                                                   OXFORD                      LONDON
                                                                   KINGSWOOD                   UCL
                                                                                               MILE END
                                                                 PORTSMOUTH                    SHOREDITCH
                                                                                               SOUTH BANK
                                                                              BRIGHTON         DOCKLANDS

                                                                                     CANTERBURY

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
   Location            Centre          Centre size    Accommodation           Age range            Dates           Included full-day
                                                                                                                      excursions

UK & IRELAND
                  University of East                   Single en-suite                                          Canterbury, Cambridge
  Docklands                              Large                                  11–17          14 Jun–16 Aug
                      London                               rooms                                                    and Brighton
                    Queen Mary                         Single en-suite                                          Canterbury, Cambridge
   Mile End         University of       Medium                                  12–17          14 Jun–16 Aug
                                                           rooms                                                    and Brighton
                      London
                  University of the                    Single en-suite                                          Canterbury, Cambridge
  Shoreditch                             Small                                  13–17           28 Jun–9 Aug
                   Arts London                             rooms                                                    and Brighton

                  London South                         Single en-suite                                          Canterbury, Cambridge
  South Bank                             Large                                  13–21          21 Jun–16 Aug
                  Bank University                          rooms                                                    and Brighton

                    University                        Standard single &      13–17 Juniors,                     Canterbury, Cambridge
     UCL                                 Large                                                 21 Jun–30 Aug
                  College London                         twin rooms          18–25 Adults                           and Brighton

                  Royal Alexandra                    Standard dormitory                                           London, Oxford and
 Gatton Park        and Albert          Medium         rooms & limited           8–17           5 Jul–9 Aug           Brighton
                      School                           single en-suites.

Kingswood Hall,                                       Singe en-suite or
                   Royal Holloway                                                                                 London, Oxford,
                                        Medium         standard single          10–17          21 June–9 Aug
    Egham            University                                                                                Cambridge and Brighton
                                                           rooms

                    University of                       Single en-suite         11–17
                      Sussex                          rooms on campus
                                                                                                                London, Canterbury and
   Brighton                              Large                                                  21 Jun–9 Aug
                                                       Single en-suite                                              Windsor Castle
                  Brighton College                   rooms in residence         13–17
                                                        or Homestay
                  Bellerbys College                   Single en-suite &
                                                     standard rooms or                                            London, Oxford and
  Cambridge                             Medium                                  12–17          28 Jun –9 Aug
                                                         Homestay                                                   Warwick Castle
                    Jesus College                     accommodation

                    University of                     Single en-suite &                                          London, Brighton and
  Canterbury                            Medium                                  11–17           21 Jun–9 Aug
                       Kent                           standard rooms                                                 Cambridge
                                                                                                               London, Stratford upon
                                                      Single en-suites &
                  Oxford Brookes                                                                               Avon with Shakespeare's
    Oxford                              Medium         standard single          12–17           21 Jun–9 Aug
                    University                                                                                 birthplace and Warwick
                                                            rooms                                                       Castle.

                    University of                      Single en-suite                                           London, Brighton and
 Portsmouth                              Small                                  12–17          21 Jun–16 Aug
                    Portsmouth                             rooms                                                       Oxford

                                                                                                                Glendalough, Croke Park
    Dublin        Terenure College       Small            Homestay              13–17          28 Jun–16 Aug    stadium and Dublin Zoo

NORTH AMERICA
                                                       Standard twin                                                  Santa Monica,
                   California State
  Los Angeles                            Large          rooms & twin            10–17           14 Jun–2 Aug    Hollywood with Beverly
                     University                        en-suite rooms                                           Hills and Santa Barbara.

                                                       Standard triple
   Brooklyn,         Long Island                     rooms or twin, triple                                         Coney Island and
                                        Medium                                  12–17           21 Jun–2 Aug
   New York           University                       or quad en-suite                                             Brighton beach
                                                            rooms

                                                                                                                 Charles River Walk,
                                                       Standard single,
    Boston        Tufts University       Small                                  13–17           28 Jun–2 Aug    Newport Rhode Island
                                                     twin or triple rooms                                       and downtown Boston

                                                        Standard twin                                            Quebec City, Ottawa,
   Montreal         Local College        Small                                  12–17           4 Jul–1 Aug
                                                     rooms or Homestay                                            Mont-Tremblant
                                                        Single or twin                                         Niagara Falls, downtown
                                                       standard rooms                                          Toronto with CN Tower
   Toronto         York University       Small                                  12–17           28 Jun–2 Aug
                                                         with shared                                               and Shopping/
                                                          bathroom                                                   beach trip.

M A LT A
                                                      Standard multi-
                     St. Martins                                                                                   Sandy beach and a
                                                     bedded, triple and
    Malta            College &           Large                                   8–17          20 Jun–30 Aug      North of Malta tour
                                                      quad rooms or
                      EC Malta                                                                                  including multiple stops.
                                                         homestay

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STUDY IN THE UK & IRELAND
The UK continues to be the world’s number one English         Ireland is an interesting mix of tradition and history, and
language learning destination and it’s not difficult to see   forward-thinking modernity. The beating heart of this
why. Study English in the UK for a unique experience.         country is Dublin, one of the oldest and most culturally
Deciding where to take an English course in England will      rich cities in Europe. Fine museums and art galleries
be the hardest part of the trip. There are so many great      highlight Dublin’s long and colourful past.
cities to choose from.

                                                                                    A day out in Dublin

                       The London Eye

                                                                               Diverse classes in Canterbury

                  Students exploring London                             Comfortable accommodation in Shoreditch

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DOCKLANDS, LONDON
Age Range: 11–17
Dates: 14 JUNE–16 AUGUST

WI-FI        ATM        SHOP       SPORTS       LARGE
                       ON-SITE    FACILITIES   CENTRE

Our centre is located at the Docklands Campus of the University of
East London, which is located next to the River Thames opposite
London City Airport. From the modern residence buildings
students will get a great view of London’s iconic skyline and easy
access to central London when you want to explore the city.

CENTRE
 UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
 Distance to city centre          35 min by tube/DLR to central London
 Type of location                 Surburban

RESIDENCE
 UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
 Room Type                        Single room with en-suite
 Bathroom Ratio                   1:1 students
                                  Arranged in flats of 4-6 with communal
 Room set up                      kitchen
 What’s in a room                 Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
 Common room                      Yes
 Cleaning                         Weekly
 Linen cleaning                   Changed weekly
 Towels                           Students bring their own towels
 Laundry                          Located at Longbridge house, small fee
                                  Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch
 Meals                            at weekends
 Wi-Fi                            Yes
 Distance to classes              On campus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                 TUESDAY           WEDNESDAY          THURSDAY                FRIDAY            SATURDAY
                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or             Lessons             Lessons           Lessons              Lessons
                                                    Lessons                                                                                               Full-day
                                                                                                                                   Greenwich +           excursion:
                                                                                                                                     Maritime         Cambridge with
                         Arrivals/on-site
                                                                                                                                   Museum or            Walking Tour
                            activities
                                               London walking         London British       London Covent                         optional activity:   and enterance to
    Afternoon                                       tour                Museum            Garden shopping
                                                                                                            Tower of London
                                                                                                                                      London          King’s College or
                                                                                                                                   Dungeon or             Punting
                                                                                                                                     Madame
                                                                                                                                     Tussauds
                                                                      The Great Egg
                                                                                                               Dodgeball
                                                                          Drop!
                        Welcome Games
        Evening            and Quiz
                                                    Disco                                    Karaoke                              Trashion show          Film night
                                                                     Optional activity:                     Optional activity:
                                                                       London Eye                           London Musical

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MILE END, LONDON
Age Range: 12–17
Dates: 14 JUNE–16 AUGUST

WI-FI        ATM        SHOP       SPORTS      MEDIUM
                       ON-SITE    FACILITIES   CENTRE

Our centre is located on the large, modern city campus of Queen
Mary University of London, just a short journey on the tube from
central London in zone 2. Students stay in the halls of residence in
the student village, which has both shops and a sports hall which
students use during their programme.

CENTRE
 QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
 Distance to city centre          Zone 2, 20 min by tube to central London
 Type of location                 City centre

RESIDENCE
 QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
 Room Type                        Single room with en-suite
 Bathroom Ratio                   1:1 students
                                  Arranged in flats of 5-9 with communal
 Room set up                      kitchen
 What’s in a room                 Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
                                  No, but there are common spaces at
 Common room                      the campus
 Cleaning                         Weekly
 Linen cleaning                   Changed weekly
 Towels                           Students bring their own towels
 Laundry                          Available on campus, small fee
                                  Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch
 Meals                            at weekends
 Wi-Fi                            Yes
 Distance to classes              On campus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                TUESDAY          WEDNESDAY            THURSDAY              FRIDAY        SATURDAY

                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or            Lessons            Lessons             Lessons            Lessons
                                                    Lessons
                          Arrivals/ or                                                                                                              Full-day
                          London and                                                                                                               excursion:
                                                                                          Local walk or
                        Camden Market                                                                                                           Cambridge with
                                                                                         optional visit:
                        or optional trip:      Westminster or                                                                                   Walking Tour +
                                                                      London British        Madame                               River Thames
    Afternoon            Thorpe Park           other London
                                                                        Museum          Tussauds/ Tower
                                                                                                              Tate Modern
                                                                                                                                     Cruise
                                                                                                                                                 King’s College
                                                walking tour
                                                                                           of London/
                                                                                           London eye
                                                                                                            Indoor sports or
                         Indoor sports/                              Indoor sports or                          late night
                                                                                            Karaoke                                               Film night
                        welcome games                                 treasure hunt                           shopping at
        Evening                                Welcome Party                                                   Westfield            Disco
                                                                                        Optional bowling,   Optional activity:
                           Local walk                                    Egg drop          cinema or           cable car                             Quiz
                                                                                            musical           experience

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SHOREDITCH, LONDON
Age Range: 13–17
Dates: 28 JUNE–9 AUGUST                                                                 NEW TO
                                                                                       EMBASSY
                                                                                       SUMMER
                                                                                            2020
WI-FI        ATM        SHOP       SPORTS       SMALL
                       ON-SITE    FACILITIES   CENTRE

London’s colourful Shoreditch area is alive with creativity and
packed with things to do! Students study at a fantastic campus
in the heart of England’s fashion and arts capital, just a short
tube ride from all of London’s most iconic sights. Students live at
University of Arts London whilst studying at New City College, just
a 4-minute walk away.

CENTRE
 UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON
 Distance to city centre          Zone 2, 20 min to central London
 Type of location                 City centre

RESIDENCE
 UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON - WILL WYATT COURT
 Room Type                        Single room with en-suite
 Bathroom Ratio                   1:1 students
                                  Arranged in flats of 6-8 with communal
 Room set up                      kitchen
 What’s in a room                 Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
 Common room                      Yes
 Cleaning                         Weekly
 Linen cleaning                   Changed weekly
 Towels                           Students bring their own towels
 Laundry                          Available on campus, small fee
                                  Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch
 Meals                            at weekends
 Wi-Fi                            Yes
 Distance to classes              4 min walk

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                 TUESDAY        WEDNESDAY           THURSDAY              FRIDAY        SATURDAY

        Morning                                    Lessons                Lessons          Lessons            Lessons            Lessons

                         Arrivals/on-site
                            activities
                                                Westminster
                                                                       Tower Bridge        Football                                              Full-day
                                                Walking Tour                                              Visit to National
    Afternoon                                   and West End
                                                                          Photos        tournament or
                                                                                                               Gallery
                                                                                                                               Mini Olympics   excursion to
                                                                     and Tate Modern   Ultimate Frisbee                                        Cambridge
                                                  Shopping

                                                                                                          On-site activities
                                               Optional trip to                        Dance Lesson or      or optional
        Evening          Welcome party
                                               London Musical’
                                                                     Scavenger Hunt
                                                                                         Basketball       activity: London
                                                                                                                               Themed Disco
                                                                                                                 Eye

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SOUTH BANK, LONDON
Age Range: 13–21
Dates: 21 JUNE–16 AUGUST

WI-FI        ATM        SHOP       SPORTS       LARGE
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Our centre is located on the campus of South Bank University,
only a short walk from attractions such as the London Eye and
the London Dungeon. The location could not be more central!
Students stay at McLaren House just a couple of minutes from the
main university building.

CENTRE
 SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
 Distance to city centre          In city centre, Zone 1
 Type of location                 City centre

RESIDENCE
 SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY - MCLAREN HOUSE
 Room Type                        Single room with en-suite
 Bathroom Ratio                   1:1 students
                                  Arranged in flats of 5-8 with communal
 Room set up                      kitchen
 What’s in a room                 Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
 Common room                      Yes
 Cleaning                         Weekly
 Linen cleaning                   Changed weekly
 Towels                           Students bring their own towels
 Laundry                          Available on campus, small fee
                                  Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch
 Meals                            at weekends
 Wi-Fi                            Yes
 Distance to classes              4 min walk

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                TUESDAY           WEDNESDAY           THURSDAY            FRIDAY          SATURDAY
                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or            Lessons             Lessons           Lessons           Lessons
                                                    Lessons                                                                                          Full-day
                                                                                                                                                    excursion:
                        Arrivals/Visit to                                                                                        Museum of        Brighton with
                        Camden market                                                                                             London or     walking tour and
                                               Westminster or                                                Visit to Tower
                                                                     London National     Indoor sports or                     optional Madame    visit to Sea Life
    Afternoon                                  other London
                                                                         Gallery          local activities
                                                                                                                 Bridge
                                                                                                                                  Tussauds/
                                                walking tour                                                  Experience                              Centre
                                                                                                                                London Eye/
                                                                                                                              Tower of London
                                                                                                              Late night
                                                                                                              shopping.                         London-by-night
                         Sports in park                                    Quiz
                                                                                                             Westfield or                            walk
        Evening                                     Disco                                    Karaoke         Oxford street         Disco
                                                                    Optional activity:
                         Welcome and
                                                                    Cinema, Bowling                           Film night                          Talent show
                         team games
                                                                       or Musical

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UCL, LONDON
Age Range: 13–17 (JUNIORS) 18–25 (ADULTS)
Dates: 21 JUNE–30 AUGUST

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                      FACILITIES    CENTRE

Our centre is located on the city campus of world-renowned
University College London, in the lively area of Bloomsbury, close
to iconic shopping areas such as Oxford Street and Covent Garden,
right in the heart of London. Junior students aged 13-17 and adult
students 18-25 can be in the same group and travel together.
However, they will be accommodated in separate halls, taught in
classes appropriate for their age range and have separate activities.

CENTRE
 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
 Distance to city centre           In city centre, Zone 1
 Type of location                  City centre

RESIDENCE
 UCL                               CAMPBELL HALL / RAMSAY HALL
                                   Majority standard single rooms, with
Room Type                          some twin rooms
Bathroom Ratio                     1:5 students
                                   Rooms are spread out on different floors
Room set up                        in both residences
What’s in a room                   Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
Common room                        Yes
Cleaning                           Weekly
Linen cleaning                     Changed weekly
Towels                             Students bring their own towels
Laundry                            Available on campus, small fee
                                   Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch
Meals                              at weekends
Wi-Fi                              Yes
Distance to classes                A short walk, dependent on residence

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                 TUESDAY           WEDNESDAY          THURSDAY                FRIDAY            SATURDAY
                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or             Lessons            Lessons            Lessons              Lessons
                                                    Lessons                                                                                               Full-day
                                                                                                                                                         excursion:
                        Arrivals/Visit to                                                                   Borough market                            Canterbury with
                        Camden market                                                                          or optional                            walking tour and
                                               London Walking        London National                        activity: Tower of   Visit to the Tower     visit to the
    Afternoon                                       Tour                 Gallery
                                                                                          Science Museum
                                                                                                            London/ London       Bridge Experience       Cathedral
                                                                                                             Eye/ Madame
                                                                                                                Tussauds
                                                                                                              Late night
                            Sports in                                                                         shopping -                              London-by-night
                                               Welcome disco         Scavenger Hunt          Karaoke                                   Disco
                          Regent’s Park                                                                       Westfield or                                 walk
                                                                                                               Oxford St
        Evening
                                                                     Optional activity:
                          Welcome and            18+ London                               18+ Scary Ghost   Optional activity:   18+ China Town
                                                                       Cinema or                                                                         Film night
                          team games             night market                                  walk             Musical             by Night
                                                                         Bowling

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GATTON PARK
Age Range: 8–17
Dates: 5 JULY–9 AUGUST

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           ON-SITE    FACILITIES   CENTRE

Our centre is located at the stunning Royal Alexandra and Albert
School in a charming, rural setting about an hour’s drive from
central London and close to London Gatwick Airport. Students
have access to excellent facilities such as a sports hall, an indoor
swimming pool, extensive playing fields, astro pitches and several
tennis courts. It is an ideal location for our younger learners on a
safe and secure campus.

CENTRE
 ROYAL ALEXANDRA AND ALBERT SCHOOL
 Distance to city centre           1 hour by coach to central London
 Type of location                  Countryside

RESIDENCE
 ROYAL ALEXANDRA AND ALBERT SCHOOL
                            Multi bedded dormitory style Twin rooms
Room Type                   rooms ranging from 2 - 6         with en-suite
                            students per room.
Bathroom Ratio              1:5 students                     1:2 students
                            1 large bathroom with            Located in
Room set up                 several showers and toilets in a separate
                            each boarding house              annex
                            Single, bunk or cabin bed, wardrobe, desk,
What’s in a room            chair, lamp
                            Yes, large comfortable room in all boarding
Common room                 houses with social spaces, TV’s, table tennis
                            etc
                            Rooms weekly, common rooms and
Cleaning                    bathrooms daily
Linen cleaning              Changed weekly
Towels                      Students bring their own towels
Laundry                     Available in each boarding house, free of charge.
                            Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch at
Meals                       weekends
Wi-Fi                       Yes
Distance to classes         On campus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                            SUNDAY               MONDAY                TUESDAY         WEDNESDAY        THURSDAY              FRIDAY          SATURDAY

                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or            Lessons          Full-day         Lessons             Lessons
                                                    Lessons                              excursion:                                              Full-day
                                                                                        London with                                             excursion:
                            Arrivals/
                                                                                        Westminster                                            Oxford with
                        on-site activities
                                                                                        Walking Tour                                          Walking Tour
                                                                                                                           School Assembly
                                                                                       and & National                                        and College Visit
                                               Redhill Town                                             Half-day trip to
    Afternoon                                 Orientation Walk
                                                                         Lessons          Gallery
                                                                                                         Kew Gardens
                                                                                                                            Disco Prep &
                                                                                                                            Mini Olympics

                                                                     Photo scavenger
                                                                                                           Lip Dub
                                                                          hunt
                        Welcome games             Eurovision                                                                Summer Party
        Evening            and quiz                karaoke
                                                                                        Kahoot quiz
                                                                                                                               Disco
                                                                                                                                                Film night
                                                                                                         Dodgeball &
                                                                        Swimming
                                                                                                          Basketball

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KINGSWOOD, ROYAL HOLLOWAY
Age Range: 10–17
Dates: 21 JUNE–9 AUGUST

WI-FI       SHOP       MEDIUM
           ON-SITE     CENTRE

Our centre is located on the Kingswood Hall campus of Royal
Holloway University of London, surrounded by beautiful
countryside close to Royal Windsor and easy access to London
Heathrow Airport. The campus is closed and very secure, ideal for
the younger students. Outdoor sports take place on a local playing
field next to the campus and two common rooms provide space
for a variety of indoor activities and for students to relax.

CENTRE
 KINGSWOOD ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY
 Distance to city centre          1 hour by coach to central London
 Type of location                 Suburban

RESIDENCE

 KINGSWOOD ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY
                                  Single room with           Single standard
 Room Type                        en-suite                   room
 Bathroom Ratio                   1:1 students               1:5 students
                                  All rooms are in the same residence
 Room set up                      with shared kitchen
 What’s in a room                 Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
 Common room                      Yes
                                  Rooms weekly, common rooms and
 Cleaning                         bathrooms daily
 Linen cleaning                   Changed weekly
 Towels                           Students bring their own towels
 Laundry                          Available on campus, small fee
                                  Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch
 Meals                            at weekends
 Wi-Fi                            Yes
 Distance to classes              On campus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                 TUESDAY       WEDNESDAY           THURSDAY             FRIDAY         SATURDAY

                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or             Lessons
                                                                                      Full-day trip to
                                                                                                            Lessons            Lessons
                                                    Lessons                                                                                      Full-day
                                                                                        London with
                                                                                                                                             excursion:Oxford
                         Arrivals/on-site                                              Westminster
                                                                                                                                               with Walking
                            activities                                                 walking tour &
                                                                                                                                             Tour and College
                                                                                         visit to the
                                                                                                                                                 Entrance
                                                 Egham town                           National Gallery   Half-day trip to   Mini Olympics
    Afternoon                                       walk
                                                                          Lessons
                                                                                                          Kew Gardens       Team Events

                                                                       Kahoot quiz
                                               Capture the flag                                          Big Game Bingo
                                                                          night
                        Welcome games                                                                                       Murder Mystery
        Evening            and quiz
                                                                                      X-Factor karaoke
                                                                                                                                Night
                                                                                                                                                Film night
                                                Lip dub video                                            Photo scavenger
                                                                       Culture club
                                                   making                                                     hunt

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BRIGHTON, UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
Age Range: 11–17
Dates: 21 JUNE–9 AUGUST

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                       ON-SITE    FACILITIES   CENTRE

Brighton is a popular seaside city with beautiful Georgian
architecture, great beaches, hip cafés and trendy shops. Known as
‘London by the sea’, Brighton is a multi-cultural city that welcomes
students of all nationalities in a warm and friendly way. Our centre
is located on the campus of the well-known University of Sussex,
only a short bus or train journey from the city centre.

CENTRE

 UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
 Distance to city centre         15 min by train to central Brighton
 Type of location                Suburban/central

RESIDENCE

 UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
 Room Type                       Single room with en-suite
 Bathroom Ratio                  1:1 students
 Room set up                     Flats of 4-6 rooms
 What’s in a room                Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
 Common room                     Yes
 Cleaning                        Weekly
 Linen cleaning                  Changed weekly
 Towels                          Students bring their own towels
 Laundry                         Available in residence
                                 Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch
 Meals                           at weekends
 Wi-Fi                           Yes
 Distance to classes             On campus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                TUESDAY          WEDNESDAY       THURSDAY             FRIDAY         SATURDAY

                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or            Lessons          Lessons          Lessons           Lessons
                                                                                                                                             Full-day trip
                                                    Lessons
                                                                                                                                           to London with
                         Arrivals/on-site                                                                                                   Westminster
                            Activities                                                                                                     walking tour and
                                                                                                                            Volleyball
                                                                                        Mini Olympics                                      National Gallery
                                                                                                         Local visit to    tournament
                                                Site and local       Half-day trip to                                                            visit
    Afternoon                                    orientation         Arundel Castle
                                                                                                         Brighton with
                                                                                        Lip Dub video   Sea Life Centre
                                                                                                                          Dance workshop
                                                                                         preparation

                                                                     Photo scavenger
                                                                                                        Murder Mystery
                                                                          hunt
                        Welcome Games
        Evening            and Quiz
                                                    Disco                                Kahoot quiz                      Trashion Show       Film night
                                                                                                           Lip Dub
                                                                       Culture club
                                                                                                         Presentation

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BRIGHTON COLLEGE
Age Range: 13–17
Dates: 21 JUNE–9 AUGUST                                                                  NEW TO
                                                                                        EMBASSY
                                                                                        SUMMER
                                                                                             2020
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                       ON-SITE    FACILITIES   CENTRE

Brighton College was selected to England’s Independent School
of the Year 2019 by The Sunday Times. The stunning Harry Potter
style school is in the heart of Brighton with excellent facilities.
Students stay in friendly host families where they get to practice
both their English and learn about the British culture.

CENTRE

 BRIGHTON COLLEGE
 Distance to city           15 minutes walking distance to central
 centre                     Brighton
 Type of location           Suburban/central

AC C O M M O DAT I O N

                            VOYAGER HOUSE HOMESTAY
                            Single rooms with
 Room Type                                              Twin room
                            en-suite
 Bathroom Ratio             1:1                         Sharing with family
                                                        Different set up
 Room set up                Flats of 4-8 rooms          depending on the family
                                                        house
 What’s in a room           Single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair
 Common room                Yes in each flat            Social space in school
 Cleaning                   Weekly
 Linen cleaning             Changed weekly
 Towels                     Students bring their own towels
 Laundry                    Yes in both homestay/residence
                                                        Hosts provide breakfast
                            Served in on-site           & dinner, lunch served on
 Meals                      canteen and at the          college, packed lunch on
                            college                     weekends
 Wi-Fi                      Yes
                            20 min with local           Up to 40 min with local
 Distance to classes        bus                         bus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                TUESDAY          WEDNESDAY        THURSDAY             FRIDAY         SATURDAY

                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or            Lessons           Lessons          Lessons           Lessons
                                                                                                                                              Full-day trip
                                                    Lessons
                                                                                                                                            to London with
                         Arrivals/on-site                                                                                                    Westminster
                            Activities                                                                                                      walking tour and
                                                                                                                             Volleyball
                                                                                        Mini Olympics                                       National Gallery
                                                                                                          Local visit to    tournament
                                                Site and local       Half-day trip to                                                             visit
    Afternoon                                    orientation          Chichester
                                                                                                          Brighton with
                                                                                         Lip Dub video   The Palace Pier
                                                                                                                           Dance workshop
                                                                                          preparation

                                                                     Photo scavenger
                                                                                                         Murder Mystery
                                                                          hunt
                        Welcome Games
        Evening            and Quiz
                                                    Disco                               Scavenger Hunt                     Trashion Show       Film night
                                                                                                            Lip Dub
                                                                       Culture club
                                                                                                          Presentation

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CAMBRIDGE
Age Range: 12–17 (RESIDENTIAL) 13–17 (HOST FAMILY)
Dates: 28 JUNE–9 AUGUST
                                                                                              NEW
                                                                                         ACCOMMODATION
                                                                                           TO EMBASSY
                                                                                            SUMMER
                                                                                               2020
WI-FI        ATM       SPORTS         MEDIUM
                      FACILITIES      CENTRE

Cambridge is world famous for its historic colleges and beautiful
architecture. Our centre is located on the Manor House campus of
Bellerbys College. Students have the choice to stay in homestay,
residential accommodation at either Manor House or nearby Jesus
College, part of the University of Cambridge located a short walk
from the city centre.

CENTRE
 BELLERBYS COLLEGE - MANOR HOUSE
 Distance to city centre           20 min by bus
 Type of location                  Suburban/central

AC C O M M O DAT I O N
                            MANOR HOUSE JESUS COLLEGE HOMESTAY
                                                   Single or twin
Room Type                   Single room                               Twin room
                                                   room
                                                   1:4 or 1:6         Sharing with
Bathroom Ratio              1:4 students           students           family
                            60 beds in             Accommodation
                            residence pods         consists of town Different set up
                            of 3-4 rooms           houses with 8
Room set up                                                         depending on
                            with shared            students and 1   the family house
                            kitchenettes           house parent in
                            and bathrooms          each
                                                   Bed, chest
                            Single bed,            of drawers,        Bed, desk,
What’s in a room            wardrobe, desk,        wardrobe, desk,    wardrobe
                            chair, washbasin       lamp
Common room                 Yes
                                                   Bedrooms
Cleaning                    Weekly                 weekly, common Weekly
                                                   areas daily
Linen cleaning              Changed weekly
                                                   Students bring
Towels                      Provided                                  Provided
                                                   their own towels
Laundry                     Available on campus/homestay
                                                                      Breakfast and
                                                                      dinner with
                            Served in on-site canteen at              family, lunch at
Meals                       Manor House, packed lunch at              school, packed
                            weekends                                  lunch on
                                                                      weekends.
Wi-Fi                       Yes
Distance to classes         On campus              20 min by bus      15 min by taxi

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                    MONDAY               TUESDAY         WEDNESDAY            THURSDAY              FRIDAY             SATURDAY

                                                   Walking tour of                                               Full-day
        Morning                                     Cambridge              Full-day
                                                                                                                excursion:                                Full-day
                         Arrivals/on-site                                 excursion:
                                                                                                              Cambridge with                             excursion:
                          Activities or                                  London with
                                                                                              Lessons           Chauffered            Lessons           Oxford with
                         optional trip to                                Westminster
                                                                                                                Punting &                             walking tour and
                            Norwich                   Testing &         Walking Tour &
                                                                                                               Duxford RAF                              College visit
    Afternoon                                       Induction or        Covent Garden
                                                                                                                 Museum
                                                       Lessons

                                                                          Kahoot Quiz
                        Welcome Games                                                                         Big Game Bingo
                                                    Capture the              Night                                                Photo Scavenger
        Evening           and Team
                                                      Flag*
                                                                                          X-Factor Karaoke
                                                                                                                                      Hunt*
                                                                                                                                                        Film Night*
                           Building*                                                                         Photo Scavenger
                                                                          Culture club
                                                                                                                  Hunt

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                                                                                                 Monday, Friday and Saturday evening together with their host family.
CANTERBURY
Age Range: 11–17
Dates: 21 JUNE–9 AUGUST

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                       ON-SITE    FACILITIES   CENTRE

Canterbury is a historic city located in the county of Kent. With
medieval streets, a world-famous Cathedral and ancient buildings in
the city which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our centre is located
on the modern campus of University of Kent, within walking distance
from the city centre. There are excellent sports facilities available as
well as large outdoor spaces on campus for additional activities.

CENTRE
 UNIVERSITY OF KENT
                                  20 minutes walking distance to central
 Distance to city centre          Canterbury
 Type of location                 Suburban

RESIDENCE
 UNIVERSITY OF KENT               TYLER COURT               DARWIN COLLEGE
                                  Single room with
 Room Type                                                  Single standard room
                                  en-suite
 Bathroom Ratio                   1:1 students              1:5 students
 Room set up                      Flats of 5 rooms
 What’s in a room                 Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
 Common room                      Yes
 Cleaning                         Weekly
 Linen cleaning                   Changed weekly
 Towels                           Students bring their own towels
 Laundry                          Available in residence
                                  Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch at
 Meals                            weekends
 Wi-Fi                            Yes
 Distance to classes              On campus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                TUESDAY          WEDNESDAY       THURSDAY              FRIDAY         SATURDAY

                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or            Lessons          Lessons          Lessons             Lessons         Full-day
                                                    Lessons                                                                                   excursion:
                                                                                                                                             London with
                         Arrivals/on-site
                                                                                                                                             Westminster
                            Activities
                                                                                        Mini Olympics                      School Assembly   Walking Tour
                                                                       Half-day trip:                                                        and National
                                               Canterbury City                                          Half-day trip to
    Afternoon                                       Visit
                                                                       Dover Castle
                                                                                                         Whitstable                            Gallery
                                                                           Visit        Lip Dub video                           Disco
                                                                                         preparation                         Preparation
                                                                     Photo scavenger                    Lip Dub Video
                                                 Talent Show
                        Welcome Games                                     hunt           Eurovision     Presentations         Themed
        Evening            and Quiz                                                       karaoke                              disco
                                                                                                                                              Film night
                                               Ultimate Frisbee        Culture club                       Dodgeball

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OXFORD
Age Range: 12–17
Dates: 21 JUNE–9 AUGUST

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                       ON-SITE    FACILITIES   CENTRE

Our centre is located on the Headington campus of Oxford Brookes
University, within walking distance from the city centre and with
plenty of outdoor space. Oxford is mainly known for its Universities,
museums and architecture which our students will get to explore
during their stay. Students can also enjoy great on-site campus
facilities such as a sports hall, modern dining hall and several shops.

CENTRE
 OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY - HEADINGTON CAMPUS

 Distance to city centre          20 min walking distance to central Oxford
 Type of location                 Suburban

RESIDENCE
 OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY - HEADINGTON CAMPUS

                                  Single room,               Standard single
 Room Type                        en-suite                   room
 Bathroom Ratio                   1:1 student                1:5 students
 Room set up                      Flats of 5-6 rooms
 What’s in a room                 Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
 Common room                      Yes
                                  Rooms weekly, common rooms and
 Cleaning                         bathrooms every other day
 Linen cleaning                   Changed weekly
 Towels                           Students bring their own towels
 Laundry                          Available in residence
                                  Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch
 Meals                            at weekends
 Wi-Fi                            Yes
 Distance to classes              On campus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                 TUESDAY        WEDNESDAY           THURSDAY           FRIDAY         SATURDAY

                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or             Lessons          Lessons            Lessons          Lessons
                                                                                                                                                 Full-day
                                                    lessons
                                                                                                                                                excursion:
                         Arrivals/on-site                                                                                                    Stratford Upon
                            activities                                                                                                          Avon and
                                                                      Indoor Sports                        Half-day Trip:    Nature Walk     Shakespeare’s
                                                                                        Half-day visit:
                                               Oxford - Walking                                           Bourton on the                       Birthplace
    Afternoon                                       Tour
                                                                                       Oxford Museum
                                                                                                          Water and Model
                                                                     Arts and Crafts     or College
                                                                                                              Village       Indoor Sports
                                                                     - Oxford Theme
                                                                                            British
                        Outdoor Games           Themed Disco                           Universities Q&A   Dance Workshop    Trashion Show      Film night
                                                                                          with Staff
        Evening                                                       Balloon Battle
                          Kahoot Quiz          Outdoor sports                             Egg Drop           Karaoke        Outdoor sports    Casino night

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PORTSMOUTH
Age Range: 12–17
Dates: 21 JUNE–16 AUGUST

WI-FI       SPORTS       SMALL
           FACILITIES   CENTRE

Our centre is located next to the seafront in a building which
is part of the University of Portsmouth. Both the centre and
accommodation are within a short walk of the city centre, the
Historic Dockyard and the Clarence Pier. Portsmouth has a lot to
offer, with sights such as the Spinnaker Tower and Southsea Castle,
and is also very close to other interesting cities such as Southampton,
Chichester and Brighton. Students have a lot to explore!

CENTRE
 UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

                                  10 minutes walking distance to central
 Distance to city centre          Portsmouth
 Type of location                 Central

RESIDENCE
 UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH – REES HALL

 Room Type                        Single room with en-suite
 Bathroom Ratio                   1:1 students
 Room set up                      Rooms are spread across 4 floors
 What’s in a room                 Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
 Common room                      Yes
                                  Rooms and bathrooms weekly, common
 Cleaning                         rooms every other day
 Linen cleaning                   Changed weekly
 Towels                           Provided
 Laundry                          Available in residence
                                  Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch
 Meals                            at weekends
 Wi-Fi                            Yes
 Distance to classes              15 minutes walking distance

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                TUESDAY          WEDNESDAY         THURSDAY              FRIDAY          SATURDAY

                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or            Lessons           Lessons           Lessons            Lessons
                                                                                                                                                   Full-day
                                                    Lessons
                                                                                                                                                  excursion:
                         Arrivals/on-site                                                                                                       London with
                            Activities                                                                                                         walking tour and
                                                                                                                                                 The British
                                                                       Local visit to                     Half-day trip to
                                                 Local Visit                             Local visit to                       Local Visit to       Museum
    Afternoon                                  Millenium Walk
                                                                         Historic
                                                                                        Southsea Castle
                                                                                                           Beaulieu and
                                                                                                                             Gunwharf Quays
                                                                        Dockyard                          Motor Museum

                                                                                                             Football
                                               Welcome Disco             Lip Dub         Mini Olympics                          Karaoke         Games/Casino
                        Welcome Games                                                                      Tournament
        Evening           and Team
                           Building             Mixed Sports/                                                                 Mixed Sports/
                                                                     Murder Mystery     Scavenger hunt       X-factor                            Film Night
                                                   Dance                                                                         Dance

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DUBLIN
Age Range: 13–17
Dates: 28 JUNE–16 AUGUST                                                                  NEW TO
                                                                                         EMBASSY
                                                                                         SUMMER
                                                                                             2020
WI-FI       SMALL
           CENTRE

Founded by the legendary Vikings and enriched over centuries of
culture and creativity, Dublin is a bustling capital city with all the
warmth of your favourite little town. Spend your days exploring
everything this enchanting green city has to offer – and don’t
forget your camera! Study at renowned Terenure College, located
in a beautiful, green setting in the Dublin suburbs.

CENTRE
 TERENURE COLLEGE

 Distance to city centre          30 min by bus to central Dublin
 Type of location                 Suburban

AC C O M M O DAT I O N
 HOMESTAY
 Room Type                        Twin/Triple room
 Bathroom Ratio                   Shared with family
 What’s in a room                 Bed, wardrobe, desk, storage space
                                  Students can utilise the living areas in the
 Common room                      homestay
                                  Bedrooms and bathrooms are cleaned
 Cleaning                         weekly by the host family
 Linen cleaning                   Changed weekly
 Towels                           Students bring their own towels
 Laundry                          Available in homestay
                                  Served by homestay, packed lunch
 Meals                            provided
 Wi-Fi                            Yes
 Distance to classes              45 min by bus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                 TUESDAY          WEDNESDAY      THURSDAY              FRIDAY            SATURDAY

                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or             Lessons          Lessons         Lessons             Lessons
                                                    Lessons
                                                                                                                                                   Full-day
                                                                                                                                                  excursion:
                             Arrivals
                                                                                                                                               Glendalough or
                                                                                                                                                Ireland’s eye
                                                                     Sports - Focus on                  Visit to Botanic
    Afternoon                                  Visit to Dublinia
                                                                      Gaelic Football
                                                                                           Bowling
                                                                                                            Garden
                                                                                                                           Irish Culture Day

                                                                                                        Free evening                           Free evening
                         Time with Host                                Ceilidh (Irish
        Evening             Family
                                                  Film night
                                                                        dancing)
                                                                                          Talent show   together with       Themed Disco       together with
                                                                                                         host family                            host family

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Exploring Dublin

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STUDY IN NORTH AMERICA
Our schools in the US offer a range of courses to suit        Where snow-peaked mountains join freshwater lakes, and
every student. Students enjoy plenty of cool activities       huge forests meet thriving, cosmopolitan cities, Canada
while making the most out of their English studies,           has an endless array of landscapes. And as the world’s
located in the most fantastic cities including Los Angeles,   second largest country, with two official languages -
New York, Boston, Toronto and Montreal.                       English and French - and an eclectic mix of cultures,
                                                              Canada really has it all.

                                                                                 Fun times in Toronto

                      Exploring Boston

                                                                             Experiencing life in Montreal

              Crossing Brooklyn Bridge, New York                            Universal Studios in Los Angeles

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Having fun at Santa Monica beach

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CSU, LOS ANGELES
Age Range: 10–17
Dates: 14 JUNE–2 AUGUST

WI-FI        ATM        SHOP       SPORTS       LARGE
                       ON-SITE    FACILITIES   CENTRE

Welcome to sunny California! Our centre is located at the
Northridge campus of California State University (CSU) in San
Fernando Valley, Los Angeles. There are amazing facilities on
the campus such as outdoor basketball and volleyball courts,
swimming pool, multi games room and LA city centre is only 45
minutes away.

CENTRE
 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

                                  45 min by coach to downtown
 Distance to city centre          Los Angeles
 Type of location                 Suburban

RESIDENCE
 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - NORTHRIDGE

                                                             Apartment-style
 Room Type                        Twin room                  twin room with
                                                             en-suite
 Bathroom Ratio                   1:4 students
 Room set up                      Spread across 4 buildings
                                  Single or bunk bed, wardrobe, desk,
 What’s in a room                 chair, air-condition
 Common room                      Yes
                                  Students must clean their own rooms,
 Cleaning                         bathrooms are cleaned weekly and
                                  common areas daily
 Linen cleaning                   Changed weekly
 Towels                           Provided
 Laundry                          Available in residence, small fee
                                  Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch
 Meals                            at weekends
 Wi-Fi                            Yes
 Distance to classes              On campus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                 TUESDAY         WEDNESDAY         THURSDAY               FRIDAY            SATURDAY

                                                  Testing &
        Morning                                 Orientation or            Full-day         Lessons                                                     Full-day
                                                   lessons              excursion:                           Full-day                                 excursion:
                                                                       Getty Center,                        excursion:                              beach day in
                         Arrivals/on-site
                                                                       LA Cathedral,                       Hollywood,            Lessons            Malibu with
                            activites
                                                                       Olvera Street,                    Beverly Hills and                        Zuma beach and
                                                Campus Tour /        LA Union Station                      Rodeo Drive                             visit The Getty
    Afternoon                                    Supply Run /         and Chinatown        Lessons                                                       Villa
                                                   Mall Trip

                                                                      Arts and Crafts                       Volleyball       Rock Art Project /        FIFA
        Evening          Welcome Party         Ice Cream Social
                                                                           Night
                                                                                        Scavenger Hunt
                                                                                                           Tournament        Graduation Party       Tournament

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LIU BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Age Range: 12–17
Dates: 21 JUNE–2 AUGUST

WI-FI        ATM        SHOP       MEDIUM
                       ON-SITE     CENTRE

Our centre is located at LIU Brooklyn, just one subway stop from
downtown Manhattan. The breath-taking iconic skyline of New
York can be viewed from Brooklyn Heights and everything that the
city’s got to offer is within easy reach. This is perfect if students
want to experience the “Big Apple” but also discover the more
authentic parts of the city.

CENTRE
 LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

 Distance to city centre          14 min by tube to central Manhattan
 Type of location                 Central

RESIDENCE
                            CONOLLY HALL                           HOYT
                                            Adjoining
                                            twin or triple Quad en-suite
Room Type                  Triple room      rooms with       rooms
                                            shared
                                            en-suite
Bathroom Ratio             1:12 students 1:4 students        1:4 students
Room set up                Traditional US college dormitory rooms
What’s in a room           Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, air-condition
Common room                Yes
                           Students must clean their own rooms and
Cleaning                   common areas are cleaned daily
Linen cleaning             Changed weekly
Towels                     Provided
Laundry                    Available in residence, small fee
                           Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch at
Meals                      weekends
Wi-Fi                      Yes
Distance to classes        On campus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                TUESDAY          WEDNESDAY             THURSDAY              FRIDAY           SATURDAY

                        Arrivals/on-site
                                                  Testing &
                           activities.                                                                                              Lessons/
        Morning           Explore DT
                                               Orientation and           Lessons           Lessons               Lessons
                                                                                                                                   Graduation
                                                   Lessons                                                                                              Full-day
                          Brooklyn or
                                                                                                                                                       excursion:
                            optional
                                                                                                                                                    Statue of Liberty
                           excursion:                                Walking Tour of
                                                                                                                                                     and Ellis Island
                            Madame                                     St Patricks                           Brooklyn Bridge
                                                Central Park                                                                     Explore DUMBO            Tour
                          Tussauds or                                 Cathedral and      Cable car to        Walk & View City
    Afternoon           Broadway Show
                                               South Tour &
                                                                    5th Ave & Trump       Roosevelt           Hall/Temple
                                                                                                                                 & Ferry to South
                                              Columbus Cirlcle                                                                    Street Seaport
                                                                    Tower/Rockefeller                             Court
                                                                         Center

                                                                                         Visit to Little                          Greenwich
                                                                                                                                                    Scavanger Hunt
                                                Tour of Times         Sports in Park       Italy and         Sports in Park or     Village/
        Evening         Welcome Party
                                                   Square            or Arts & Crafts   Chinatown with          Karaoke          Washington Sq
                                                                                                                                                    with LIC Gantry
                                                                                                                                                    Plaza State Park
                                                                                            supper                                   Park

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TUFTS UNIVERSITY, BOSTON
Age Range: 13–17
Dates: 28 JUNE–2 AUGUST                                                                 HIGHEST
                                                                                         RATED
                                                                                           CENTRE*

WI-FI        ATM        SHOP       SPORTS       SMALL
                       ON-SITE    FACILITIES   CENTRE

Our Boston centre is located on the beautiful campus of the
prestigious Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, only 20
minutes to the historic city centre. The campus has fantastic
facilities including a modern sports hall, indoor swimming pool and
running track with a recreational field and outdoor space as well as
spacious residence halls. Beautiful New England villages, dramatic
coastlines, popular beaches and the attractions of Boston are all
within easy reach.

CENTRE
 BOSTON TUFTS UNIVERSITY

 Distance to city centre          20 min by tube to central Boston
 Type of location                 Suburban

RESIDENCE
 BOSTON TUFTS UNIVERSITY - HASKELL HALL
Room Type                   Single room      Twin room        Triple room
Bathroom Ratio              1:6 students
Room set up                 Traditional US college dormitory rooms
What’s in a room            Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, air-condition
Common room                 Yes
                            Students must clean their own rooms,
Cleaning                    bathrooms and common areas are cleaned
                            daily
Linen cleaning              Changed weekly
Towels                      Provided
Laundry                     Available in residence, small fee
                            Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch at
Meals                       weekends
Wi-Fi                       Yes
Distance to classes         On campus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                 TUESDAY         WEDNESDAY            THURSDAY                 FRIDAY          SATURDAY

                                                  Testing &
                         Arrivals/on-site
        Morning             activities
                                                Orientation or            Lessons           Lessons             Lessons                Lessons
                                                                                                                                                        Full-day
                                                   lessons
                                                                                                                                                       excursion:
                                                                                                                                                      Charles River
                                                                                                                                                        Walk and
                                                                                                            Visit Faneuil Hall
                                                                                                                                    Exploring the      Museum of
                        Shopping day or                                                                     & Quincy Market,
                                                Davis Square            Walk the        Visit to Harvard                            North End and       Science
    Afternoon            optional trip to
                                               Scavenger Hunt         Freedom Trail        University
                                                                                                               Downtown
                                                                                                                                     The Sports
                              NYC                                                                             Crossing and
                                                                                                                                      Museum
                                                                                                               Chinatown

                                                                        US sports /
                                                                                                             Shopping and                             Casino night /
                            Sports                                       optional       Tie Dye Tee Shirt
        Evening           Tournament
                                               Welcome Party
                                                                      bowling/ tennis        Night
                                                                                                            History in Boston      Graduation Party      4th July
                                                                                                                by night!                              celebration
                                                                       competition

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MONTREAL
Age Range: 12–17
Dates: 4 JULY–1 AUGUST                                                                  NEW TO
                                                                                       EMBASSY
                                                                                       SUMMER
                                                                                          2020
WI-FI       SMALL
           CENTRE

A gorgeous city bursting with cosmopolitan charm, Montreal is
the place for students looking to be surrounded by creativity,
breath-taking scenery, and loads of things to see and do. Montreal
is a bilingual city, so students can choose to study English or French
here! Studying at a local College, in the city centre students can
choose to stay in a Homestay or at the Grey Nuns residence. The
Grey Nuns is a student residence at Concordia University. It is a
beautiful heritage building in the heart of downtown Montreal.

CENTRE
 LOCAL COLLEGE

 Distance to city centre          In city centre
 Type of location                 Central

AC C O M M O DAT I O N
                          HOMESTAY                      THE GREY NUNS*

Room Type                 Single room                  Twin room
Bathroom Ratio            Shared with family           Shared bathrooms
                                                       Rooms are set over a
Room set up               Shared with family           number of floors
                                                       Single beds, wardrobes,
                          Single bed, wardrobe,
What’s in a room                                       desks, chairs, mini-fridge,
                          desk, chair                  wash basin
                          Shared common                Common areas are
Common room               areas with family            available
                                                       Common areas and
Cleaning                  Weekly                       bathrooms cleaned daily.
Linen cleaning            Changed weekly
Towels                    Provided
Laundry                   Available                    Paid laundry facilities
                          Served by host, packed Served on-site, packed
Meals                     lunch provided         lunch provided
Wi-Fi                     Yes
                          40 min by public
Distance to classes                                    5-minute walk
                          transport

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                TUESDAY         WEDNESDAY      THURSDAY             FRIDAY       SATURDAY

                                                   Testing &
        Morning                                  Induction or            Lessons         Lessons         Lessons           Lessons
                                                    Lessons

                            Arrivals/
                                                                                                       Little Italy &
                        on-site activities      Montreal City                                                                           Full-day trip
    Afternoon              or Explore              Tour
                                                                    Fine Art Museum     Canoeing        Jean Talon        Ice Skating
                                                                                                                                         to Quebec
                                                                                                          Market
                           Montreal

                                                                                                      Sunset Hike up
        Evening                                 Free Evening           Jazz Festival   Free Evening
                                                                                                       Mount-Royal
                                                                                                                         Free Evening

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YORK UNIVERSITY, TORONTO
Age Range: 12–17
Dates: 28 JUNE–2 AUGUST

WI-FI        ATM        SHOP       SPORTS       SMALL
                       ON-SITE    FACILITIES   CENTRE

Our Toronto centre is located at York University about 30 minutes
by metro from the city centre. This central location, on a modern
university campus provides a perfect base for a Canadian summer
school experience.

CENTRE
 YORK UNIVERSITY

 Distance to city centre          30 min by tube to central Toronto
 Type of location                 Suburban

RESIDENCE
 YORK UNIVERSITY - TATHAM HALL

 Room Type                        Single room                Twin room
 Bathroom Ratio                   1:5 students
 Room set up                      Traditional Canadian college dormitory
                                  Single bed, dresser, desk, chair,
 What’s in a room                 air-condition
 Common room                      Yes
                                  Students must clean their own rooms,
 Cleaning                         bathrooms and common areas are
                                  cleaned daily
 Linen cleaning                   Changed weekly
 Towels                           Provided
 Laundry                          Available in residence, small fee
                                  Served in on-site canteen or University
 Meals
                                  food court
 Wi-Fi                            Yes
 Distance to classes              On campus

S A M P L E P RO G R A M M E
Full programmes for the duration of your stay are available on our Centre Guides.

                           SUNDAY                MONDAY                 TUESDAY            WEDNESDAY          THURSDAY                FRIDAY           SATURDAY

                                                   Testing,                                                                                               Full-day
        Morning         Arrivals/on-site       orientation and            Lessons              Lessons            Lessons              Lessons           excursion:
                           activities.             Lessons                                                                                            Explore Canada
                         Shopping at                                                                                                                   Downtown or
                         Eaton Centre                                                                                                                 optional Full-day
                        Mall or Optional                                                                                                                 Excursion:
                                                                      ES Led Tour of
                        Trip to Toronto         York Campus                                    Visit St.       Visit to the                            Niagara Falls
                                                                      Nathan Philiips                                               Visit & Explore
    Afternoon                 Zoo                  Tour &
                                                                       Sq & Dundas
                                                                                           Lawerenc Market   Ontario Science
                                                                                                                                     Casa Loma
                                                                                                                                                        with Outlet
                                               Scavenger Hunt                                & Old Town          Center                                  Shopping
                                                                         Square

                                                                                                             On-site activities:
                                                                     On-site activities:
                                                                                             Supper in the      Sports or
                                                                        Sports or
                                               Exploring High                              City & ARGO Art    Activity Club or      Pizza Night &     Optional on-site
        Evening          Welcome Party
                                                    Park
                                                                      Activity Club or
                                                                                               Gallery of       concert in         Graduation Party      activities
                                                                         optional
                                                                                                Ontario       Toronto Music
                                                                     Broadway Show
                                                                                                                 Gardens

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TESTIMONIALS

    I enjoyed everything, and I
    don’t want to leave. It was
        more than excellent
                                        It’s an experience to
           Beatriz, Brazil             remember and a great
      california state university    opportunity to learn about
                                             new cultures
                                           Leonor, Portugal
                                       kingswood royal holloway

     I travelled around the
      world and made new
       friends. In addition
         I developed my
           English skills               It was my first visit to
                                         London, and after all
       Alisher, Kazakhstan            excursions, I want to come
            boston tufts             back! I feel home here, I met
                                      new friends from different
                                    countries, and the staff is just
                                           amazing! Thanks!
                                            Nikol, Ukraine
                                               docklands

    I can speak much better
    English and I know a lot
        more words now
            Jing, China
            liu brooklyn
                                           The teaching is
                                         excellent, and they
                                        treated me very well
                                             Luisa, Brazil
                                                 dublin

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STUDY IN MALTA
Small and easy to explore, Malta is a charming and
friendly place to learn English. Relax on the beach or visit
one of the island’s many places of interest. Malta never
fails to put a smile on your face. Not only sunny and
bright, Malta is steeped in history and has great natural
beauty from Neolithic temples to crystal clear sea.

                                                                            Beach activities

                         Fun at school

                                                                Students enjoying their English lessons

               The Historical silent city of Mdina             Visiting Esplora, Interactive Science Centre

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