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A RT RY S C U LT U R TO HIS E Mi-Cha CHOSE CAMBRIDGE SUMMER COURSES FOR INDIVIDUALS 2021 STUDYHOLIDAYS.COM CAMBRIDGE CANTERBURY LONDON OAKHAM WOODCOTE BOSTON NEW HAVEN LOS ANGELES
CONTENTS Your Stafford House 4 Course Overview 6 Price List 7 Summer Course Options 8 Classic Plus Course Options 10 What’s On The Menu? 11 We Care 12 Welcome! I am delighted to present our 2021 brochure Michael Owen’s Red Stars Football School 14 of courses for individual students. This year we are CATS Cambridge 16 excited to reveal a new look and a name change! We are returning to our original name of Stafford House CATS Canterbury 18 Study Holidays, which we think best conveys the extensive and exciting range of courses and locations! CATS London 20 Our name may be changing but everything you have Oakham School 22 come to expect and for which we have an excellent Oratory School 24 reputation, customer service, incredible locations and student satisfaction remain very much the same! Cats Boston Campus 26 We have been hard at work to make certain that we are equipped to run our courses in a safe and secure California State University 28 environment once the pandemic subsides and our WeCare pledge (page 8) details the measures we are Yale University 30 taking to manage this. CSVPA Courses 32 Our students can expect to learn about the culture CATS Summer Courses 34 of the country they study in as well as the cultures of their international classmates. Our locations are amazing, our activities are interactive and engaging and our weekend excursions are fun and stimulating. Our summer programmes typically attract students from over 60 countries each summer and we can’t wait to welcome our international cohort for summer 2021! Ruth Fenton Director STUDYHOLIDAYS.COM EMAIL: RESERVATIONS@STAFFORDHOUSE.COM PHONE: +44 (0) 1227 787 730 United Kingdom: 2 3
YOUR STAFFORD HOUSE Our aim is to take exceptional care Each student will go of each and every student that We are determined to provide the best For those who prefer to be creative we home with a portfolio stays with us. Our centres and possible experience for our students. From offer a range of arts and crafts as well as of their work locations have all been selected for the moment they arrive and are greeted at drumming, carnival and circus workshops. the arrivals hall, we are there to guide and The fun carries on into the evening when their safe and secure environments, support them every step of the way to the students are able to enjoy discos, talent and we offer high levels of moment we wave them goodbye. shows, international nights and much supervision. more. Our activities provide the perfect Our English Language courses in the UK are opportunity for students to use the English accredited by The British Council. We are S T U D E N T W E L FA R E also founder members of Young Learners that they have learnt with international friends. We understand that you trust us to take English UK, a group who are dedicated to TEACHING the language in realistic, cultural and as London, Cambridge and Oxford as a care of your students and we take our ensuring excellence in all aspects of junior fun situations. Each student will go home “classroom” where students are exposed We employ dedicated professional teachers responsibility very seriously. For this courses, especially student welfare. with a portfolio of their work along with to a wealth of history and culture through reason, we have rules and procedures in SPECIALIST COURSES who are supported and guided by an tips and suggestions for further study. guided walking tours, educational materials We also offer specialist courses such as experienced academic management team place for all our young students to ensure and visits to museums, colleges, cathedrals at Head Office. their safety and well-being, which of course SECURITY Michael Owen’s Red Star Football School and other attractions. Our carefully planned is our top priority. and Classic PLUS courses ranging from Our syllabus and course materials are A VA R I E T Y O F tours enable our students to visit famous Our schools have always been a safe haven art to tennis, adventure activities to video designed uniquely for our students, and G R E AT E X C U R S I O N S landmarks and learn about the history and In addition, our ‘team in pink’ – our Student for students and we have highly developed games coding! aim to improve students’ communicative Our exclusive programme of excursions to culture of the city. Additional attractions Welfare Officers – are at each centre, to contingency plans in place in the unlikely competencies by building confidence and historical, cultural and fun destinations is and excursions can be booked in advance ensure that all students have someone event of an emergency. Our staff are fully motivation and maximising the benefits of linked to motivating lessons that prepare (at extra cost). to look after them and to listen to them if trained in these procedures so students can the multi-lingual classroom. Our aim students for visits to many of the UK, USA they have any questions or need advice or always feel they are in safe hands whilst in is simple: to encourage students to use and Canada’s most famous cities. We use support at any time. the care of Stafford House. major excursion destinations such A WIDE RANGE OF EXCITING ACTIVITIES A variety of fun activities are available at each of our centres both during the day and in the evenings. Students can select from a mixture of sports, dance, drama and team games. Our ‘Team in pink’ Student Welfare Officers are at each of 4 our centres 5
SU M M ER COU RS ES F O R I N DI VI DU A L S O VE R VI E W S U M M ER C O U RS ES F O R I N D I V I D U A LS PRI CE L I ST SUN 15 AUG 2021 SUN 27 JUN 2021 SUN 25 JUL 2021 SUN 18 JUL 2021 SUN 8 AUG 2021 SUN 11 JUL 2021 SUN 1 AUG 2021 SUN 4 JUL 2021 CATS COLLEGE, CAM BRI DGE, UK COURSE WEEKS ACCOMMODATION ARRIVAL DAY OPEN CLOSED AGE PRICE COURSE TITLE COURSE LENGTH CATS COLLEGE, CAM BRI DGE, UK CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 6 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1-6 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 27/06/21 08/08/21 14 - 17 £1,171 PER WEEK SUN 15 AUG 2021 SUN 27 JUN 2021 SUN 25 JUL 2021 SUN 18 JUL 2021 SUN 8 AUG 2021 SUN 11 JUL 2021 SUN 1 AUG 2021 SUN 4 JUL 2021 CATS COLLEGE, CANTERBURY, UK CATS COLLEGE, CANTERBURY, UK COURSE TITLE COURSE LENGTH CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1-8 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 27/06/21 22/08/21 14 - 17 £1,053 PER WEEK CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 8 WEEKS INTENSIVE ENGLISH 1 - 8 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1-8 WEEKS HOMESTAY EVERY SUNDAY 27/06/21 22/08/21 14 - 17 £1,015 PER WEEK CAMBRIDGE FIRST EXAM PREPARATION 4 WEEKS INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE 1-8 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 27/06/21 22/08/21 14 - 17 £1,053 PER WEEK CLASSIC ENGLISH PLUS BASKETBALL 1 - 7 WEEKS INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE 1-8 WEEKS HOMESTAY EVERY SUNDAY 27/06/21 22/08/21 14 - 17 £1,015 PER WEEK SUN 15 AUG 2021 SUN 27 JUN 2021 SUN 25 JUL 2021 SUN 18 JUL 2021 SUN 8 AUG 2021 SUN 11 JUL 2021 SUN 1 AUG 2021 SUN 4 JUL 2021 CATS COLLEGE, LON DON, UK CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE PREPARATION 4 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL 4 JUL 04/07/21 01/08/21 14 - 17 £4,380 PER COURSE CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE PREPARATION 4 WEEKS HOMESTAY 4 JUL 04/07/21 01/08/21 14 - 17 £4,252 PER COURSE COURSE TITLE COURSE LENGTH CLASSIC ENGLISH + BASKETBALL COACHING 1-7 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 27/06/21 15/08/21 14 - 17 £1,161 PER WEEK ACADEMIC EXPLORER 2 WEEKS - START ANY WEEK CLASSIC ENGLISH + BASKETBALL COACHING 1-7 WEEKS HOMESTAY EVERY SUNDAY 27/06/21 15/08/21 14 - 17 £1,123 PER WEEK SUN 15 AUG 2021 SUN 27 JUN 2021 SUN 25 JUL 2021 SUN 18 JUL 2021 SUN 8 AUG 2021 SUN 11 JUL 2021 SUN 1 AUG 2021 SUN 4 JUL 2021 OAKHAM SCHOOL, OAKHAM, UK CATS COLLEGE, LON DON, UK COURSE TITLE COURSE LENGTH LONDON ACADEMIC EXPLORER 2 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 04/04/21 15/08/21 14 - 17 £2,778 PER COURSE CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 4 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH PLUS HORSE RIDING 1 - 3 WEEKS OAKHAM SCHOOL, OAKHAM, UK CLASSIC ENGLISH PLUS ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES 1 - 3 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH PLUS VIDEO GAME CODING 1 - 3 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 4 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 04/07/21 01/08/21 12 - 17 £1,064 PER WEEK SUN 15 AUG 2021 SUN 27 JUN 2021 SUN 25 JUL 2021 SUN 18 JUL 2021 SUN 8 AUG 2021 SUN 11 JUL 2021 SUN 1 AUG 2021 SUN 4 JUL 2021 CLASSIC ENGLISH + HORSE RIDING 1 - 3 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 04/07/21 25/07/21 12 - 17 £1,525 PER WEEK ORATORY SCHOOL, WOODCOTE, UK CLASSIC ENGLISH + ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES 1 - 3 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 04/07/21 25/07/21 12 - 17 £1,339 PER WEEK COURSE TITLE COURSE LENGTH CLASSIC ENGLISH + VIDEO GAME CODING 1 - 3 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 04/07/21 25/07/21 12 - 17 £1,339 PER WEEK CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 4 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH PLUS TENNIS COACHING 1 - 3 WEEKS ORATORY SCHOOL, WOODCOTE, UK MICHAEL OWEN’S RED STARS FOOTBALL SCHOOL 2 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 4 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 04/07/21 01/08/21 12 - 17 £1,064 PER WEEK SUN 15 AUG 2021 SUN 27 JUN 2021 SUN 25 JUL 2021 SUN 18 JUL 2021 SUN 8 AUG 2021 SUN 11 JUL 2021 SUN 1 AUG 2021 SUN 4 JUL 2021 CATS ACADEMY, BOSTON, USA CLASSIC ENGLISH + TENNIS COACHING 1 - 3 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 04/07/21 25/07/21 12 - 17 £1,262 PER WEEK MICHAEL OWEN’S RED STARS FOOTBALL SCHOOL 1 - 4 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 04/07/21 01/08/21 12 - 17 £1,484 PER WEEK COURSE TITLE COURSE LENGTH CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 5 WEEKS CATS ACADEMY, BOSTON, USA SUN 15 AUG 2021 SUN 27 JUN 2021 SUN 25 JUL 2021 SUN 18 JUL 2021 SUN 8 AUG 2021 SUN 11 JUL 2021 SUN 1 AUG 2021 SUN 4 JUL 2021 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 5 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 04/07/21 08/08/21 12 - 17 $1,617 LOS ANGELES, USA COURSE TITLE COURSE LENGTH CALI FORN IA STATE U N IVERSITY, LOS ANGELES, USA CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE (ANACAPA) 1 - 5 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE (ANACAPA) 1 - 5 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 04/07/21 07/08/21 13 - 18 $1,793 CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE (SANTA CRUZ) 1 - 5 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE (SANTA CRUZ) 1 - 5 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 04/07/21 07/08/21 13 - 18 $1,666 SUN 15 AUG 2021 SUN 27 JUN 2021 SUN 25 JUL 2021 SUN 18 JUL 2021 SUN 8 AUG 2021 SUN 11 JUL 2021 SUN 1 AUG 2021 SUN 4 JUL 2021 YA L E U N I V E R S I T Y, N E W H AV E N , U S A YA L E U N I V E R S I T Y, N E W H AV E N , U S A COURSE TITLE COURSE LENGTH CLASSIC ENGLISH 1 - 4 WEEKS RESIDENTIAL EVERY SUNDAY 27/06/21 01/08/21 14 - 17 $2,248 CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 4 WEEKS 6 7
SUMMER COURSE OPTIONS We offer a range of different courses to choose from during the summer months. CLASSIC COURSE INTENSIVE ENGLISH ACADEMIC EXPLORER CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH ( B 2 F I R S T P R E PA R AT I O N C O U R S E ) For students wishing to gain a recognised qualification we offer both Cambridge AGE: 12-17 years for individuals (varies by AGE: 14-17 years for individuals AGE: 14-17 years for individuals AGE: 14-17 years for individuals English B2 First and Trinity GESE speaking centre) DURATION: 1-6 weeks DURATION: 2 weeks DURATION: 3-4 weeks exams. Our Intensive course in Canterbury and The London Academic Explorer courses DURATION: 1-4 weeks ENGLISH LESSONS: 23 hours per week ENGLISH LESSONS: 20 hours per week ENGLISH LESSONS: 23 hours per week are the perfect choice for those keen to ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week LOCATION: Canterbury LOCATION: London LOCATION: Canterbury expand their knowledge and practise their LOCATION: Most of our centres MINIMUM LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate MINIMUM LEVEL: Upper-Intermediate skills. The London and Edinburgh explorer This course provides more classroom programmes provide an opportunity to get This course includes a full programme of time for students to focus on their English EXAM: Optional The Academic Explorer Programme is to know two of the UK’s most popular cities English tuition, supervised excursions, Language knowledge and skills, as well as designed to have a dramatic effect on This is a course specially designed for through walking tours, visits and lessons. sports and on-site activities such as arts participating in supervised activities and students’ performance in English. Focusing students who have been studying towards and crafts, drama and evening activities. excursions. on intercultural communicative success the Cambridge English First Examination. • Maximum class size of 16 students • Maximum class size of 16 students in English- with outcomes focused on Students will receive Cambridge English • 1 full-day plus 1 or 2 half-day excursions • Evening social activities included the successful communication of group B2 First practice materials, regular per week • 1 afternoon activity per week work objectives through the acquisition assessments and self-study guidance. The • Themed lessons prepare students for • 1 full-day excursion per week of presentation skills. Includes skills such exam can be taken during the final week of excursions as academic note-taking and spoken the course. • Full board accommodation, usually performance. • Maximum class size of 16 students residential (homestay option in Brighton, • Maximum class size of 15 students • Evening social activities included Canterbury and London Bloomsbury) • Excursions to Cambridge (including • One afternoon activity per week University visit) and Thorpe Park • Option to take Cambridge English First • 4 half day tours per week around London exam as part of the course tied in to learning objectives and 4 (extra cost) premium activities per week (all entrance fees included) • Full board residential accommodation 8 9
CLASSIC WHAT’S ON TH E M ENU? PLUS COURSE OPTIONS T Y P I C A L B R E A K FA S T Selection of cereals Toast and preserves Pancakes and maple syrup Boiled egg Natural yoghurt and fruit puree Cheese and turkey slices Fresh fruit Tea and coffee Fresh fruit juices ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES BASKETBALL HORSE RIDING AGE: 12-17 (individuals) AGE: 14-17 (individuals) AGE: 12-17 (individuals) DURATION: 1–4 weeks DURATION: 1–4 weeks DURATION: 1–4 weeks LOCATION: Oakham LOCATION: Canterbury LOCATION: Oakham COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week ENGLISH LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced We know how important food is for children and young people, ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced especially when they are away from home. We always offer a good TYPICAL LUNCH Students on this course will participate in an We will provide students with 9 hours per variety of food for each meal. Students will be taught how to groom horses, exciting range of activities based mainly in and week of basketball coaching by accredited how to keep a horse and its stable clean, and Minestrone soup (V) around Rutland Water, a reservoir and nature coaches. The training will focus on all the skills how to use and handle riding equipment, as • For breakfast, there is a continental breakfast every day, including a cooked Barbecue chicken reserve near to the school. Activities may and techniques used in the game, including well as enjoying indoor and outdoor riding Pizza item or cold meat and cheese, and a hot breakfast at least once a week. include various types of watersports, horse dribbling, shooting, passing, court awareness sessions with qualified instructors within the riding, climbing, building rafts and emergency and teamwork. Students are encouraged to • For lunch and dinner, we provide hot meals with a choice of main courses, Spanish omelette (V) safe environment of the riding centre. shelters, orienteering, and a guided cycle ride practise and demonstrate what they have learnt, Broccoli including a vegetarian option. We also ensure there is always a salad bar around Rutland Water. through competitive exercises, culminating in an Rice exciting tournament each week. including cold protein items such as ham, egg or cheese. Sautéed courgettes • There is also fresh fruit and yoghurt available every day. For full day Sweetcorn excursions we provide a generous packed meal. Salad bar TENNIS VIDEO GAME CODING • We are able to cater for different diets providing we have prior warning at Fresh fruit and Yoghurt the time of booking, such as coeliac, vegetarian, nut allergy and halal. Fresh fruit juices AGE: 12-17 (individuals) AGE: 12-17 (individuals) DURATION: 1-2 weeks • All students are given something to eat when they arrive, no matter what DURATION: 1–4 weeks LOCATION: Woodcote LOCATION: Oakham the time is. COACHING: 9 hours per week COACHING: 9 hours per week ENGLISH LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced ENGLISH LEVEL: Pre-Intermediate to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced ABILITY LEVEL: Elementary to Advanced Students will enjoy 9 hours per week of Students will discover the basics of professional tennis coaching. The sessions will programming and coding in a fun and interesting way, by learning to design their own TYPICAL DINNER include technical development for all shots used in the game including groundstrokes, serve, video game. Creativity and problem solving return of serve and net play, together with an skills are developed in an environment where Chicken soup emphasis on the tactics and strategies required they can pursue and implement their own game Lasagne in match play, including court positioning for ideas, taking inspiration from a variety of game Fish and chips genres. The course concludes with an awards Homestay Students both singles and doubles matches. Tomato and basil quiche (V) ceremony to recognize their efforts and they will always receive a hot Penne pasta be able to take their projects home with them on lunch Monday to French fries a handy USB drive. Friday, as well as the Cabbage and carrots other meals provided Peas and corn by their host families. Salad bar Apple crumble and custard 10 11
WECARE SCHOOL LI FE Student safety has always been We will of course be working with (at a supplementary cost) to provide T H O R O U G H A N D I N F O R M AT I V E a priority at Stafford House and government guidelines to ensure the telephone/ video consultations should STUDENT INDUCTIONS highest possible standards. the need arise. They will be able to provide we understand that it will be even We want to make sure that each and every student a thorough diagnosis and prescribe any more important in summer 2021. that stays with us feels safe and secure in the school medication required. environment. Students will receive a warm welcome ONSITE NURSES* and thorough induction including information on WE CARE Each of our residential centres in how to stay safe during their stay. To make our school communities as safe summer 2021 will have a nurse MEDICAL ROOM as possible we have made our WeCare available onsite during the school day to If a student does begin to feel unwell pledge, this will ensure that our students assist students who are feeling unwell. during the school day a medical room will HANDWASHING can enjoy their experience with us while be available for them to isolate, relax and To ensure good hygiene standards are maintained at being confident that they are in the safest recuperate in a restful environment. our centres, we will make time for students to wash possible environment. DOCTORS ON CALL their hands between lessons and activities and We have put a number of practical We will also have GMC registered before mealtimes. This will be monitored closely by procedures in place. doctors in the UK on call our welfare team with extra supervision in place for our younger students. HAND SANITISER As our students are often on the go, 70 % + alcohol hand sanitiser will be available throughout our centres and on excursions. Students will be shown where they can find it at induction and encouraged to use it frequently. ENHANCED CLEANING All rooms are deep cleaned before occupation and hard surfaces are frequently cleaned with sanitising cleaning liquids that guarantees to kill 99.99% of germs and bacteria including Covid 19. A C C O M M O D AT I O N S T U D E N T W E L FA R E O F F I C E R S ARRANGEMENTS Our friendly, professional and well- trained teams of Student Welfare Officers are onsite to Our group students will only share a room with other ensure that our students are supported in all aspects of school life. They will be on hand to Our friendly Welfare students from their group. provide help with our new school hygiene procedures and will be able to assist if a student Officers are always requires a visit to the nurse or doctor’s appointment. on hand to support students in all aspects * All residential centres (excluding Yale, New Haven) in the UK, US and Canada have onsite medical of school life provision. Yale has medical facilities nearby. 12 13
M ICHAEL OWEN’S RED STARS FOOTBALL SCHOOL Woodcote: The Oratory School Tour the brand new Tottenham Hotspur stadium • A dedicated course book will be used for This popular course includes by other footballing legends, and AGE: 10-17 years for individuals communicating with players, coaching staff, coaching and interaction with some opportunities will be availabe for all DURATION: 2 weeks - open to boys and girls journalists, agents and fans. students to train with the players as well of the stars of world football! LOCATION: The Oratory School, Woodcote • Lessons will cover vocabulary for use on as taking photos and receiving signed LESSONS: 15 hours of English lessons per the pitch and in commentaries. The 15 hour per week coaching gifts. Whilst we can’t plan any specific week based around football • In addition to formal language input, the programme has been written exclusively player, we can guarantee that it will be an course will involve pair and group work as for Stafford House Study Holidays by ex-international first team player from one COACHING: 15 hours of football coaching well as role plays and opportunities to use football legend Michael Owen and will of the top six clubs in England. Ex-players per week the language practically. be delivered by ex-Liverpool Captain include: Robbie Fowler, Robbie Savage, and England International Mark Wright, Steve McManaman, Didi Hamaan, Paul THE LANGUAGE COURSE alongside other fully qualified and Scholes, Owen Hargreaves, John Arne • Tuition will focus on spoken THE COACHING COURSE experienced coaches. Each weekly Riise, Paul Ince, John Barnes, Paul Merson, communication and will be based on a • This programme gives students an training course will include surprise visits Darren Bent, Joe Cole and Dennis Wise. syllabus especially designed for those opportunity to improve their football skills with an interest in football. under the guidance of specialist Red Star football coaches. • Coaching sessions are carried out in small R E D S TA R S F O O T B A L L S A M P L E P R O G R A M M E groups and aim to develop the players both individually and as a group. Morning Afternoon Evening • Football skills will include: ball control, Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities passing and moving, agility, positioning, Monday Soccer Coaching Placement Test & Induction Lesson Welcome Disco or Drama-based Games tactics and formations as well as “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Tuesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Quiz Night understanding the art of defending and attacking. Wednesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons International Night Thursday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Friday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn SUMMARY Tour & Board Games A unique programme delivered using Red Star Schools’ teaching Sunday Onsite Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost) British Culture Evening philosophy. Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g Graffiti Monday Soccer Coaching English Lessons • Full-day Excursion to the brand new £1 billion Tottenham Design Tuesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Gameshow Night Hotspur Stadium in London. Wednesday Soccer Coaching English Lessons “Woodcote’s Got Talent!” Talent Show • Free kit pack with Red Stars School shirt, shorts and socks Thursday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Murder Mystery Night included. Friday Soccer Coaching English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports • Weekly visits from ex-international football players Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn This course is open to fans of all clubs and students of all Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Cambridge, Walking Tour & Kings College & Board Games abilities. Sunday Departure 14 15
CAMBRIDGE CATS College Cambridge is a leading sixth form college located in new facilities in the academic city of Cambridge. The world famous CATS Colleges of King’s and Trinity are only a short walk away along the peaceful banks of the River Cam. State of the art facilities COLLEGE in the heart of Cambridge COURSES AVAILABLE OXBRIDGE PREPARATION PROGRAMME 3 WEEKS STEM 2 WEEKS STEM & ENGLISH FOR SCIENCE 2 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 6 WEEKS QUICK INFO WHAT’S I NCLU DED? 14-17 years (individuals) CLASSIC COURSE SAMPLE PROGRAMME 1 Sunday Monday Morning Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Placement Test & Induction Lesson Afternoon Punting in Cambridge & City Walking Tour Evening Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Welcome Disco or Drama Workshop ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT ACCOM MODATION “Who wants to be a Millionnaire?” Residential Punting Tuesday English Lessons Football, Tennis or Drumming Workshop Quiz Night Two residences, both with high-quality single ensuite accommodation. Included Half Day Excursion: Ely, Walking Elizabeth House (premium residence) is on campus. Varsity House is a ten Wednesday English Lessons Tour & Cathedral International Night minute walk away. Individual students stay at the Elizabeth House residence. WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Thursday English Lessons Volleyball, Badminton or Arts & Crafts e.g. Casino Night or English Conversation Club Jewellery Making 15 “Mini Olympics” Competition or Circus Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Skills Workshop Included Full Day Excursion: London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn Saturday Cruise & Board Games HOURS of English lessons Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Sightseeing in Cambridge, or Optional Full Day Sunday British Culture Evening Excursion (at extra cost) e.g Oxford, Walking Tour & Christ Church College Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g. Monday Local Visit: a Museum in Cambridge English Lessons Graffiti Design Rugby, Basketball or Talent Show Tuesday English Lessons Gameshow Night Preparation 1 7 FULL DAY Included Half Day Excursion: Bury St EVENING Excursion Wednesday Edmunds Walking Tour English Lessons “Cambridge’s Got Talent!” Talent Show ACTIVITIES (no entrance included) per week per week EXCURSIONS Thursday Baseball, Table Tennis or Drama Workshop English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include London, Warwick 1 “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports HALF DAY Castle or Canterbury. One half-day excursion per week is included, destinations may e.g. Mask Making Excursion include Ely, Bury St Edmunds or Stamford. Optional Excursions can be booked to Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn per week Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Warwick, Warwick Castle & Walking Tour & Board Games destinations such as Oxford, Windsor Castle or Thorpe Park. Sunday Departure 16 17
CANTERBURY Canterbury is a historic university city, close to the beaches of the south coast and within easy reach of London. Fun to explore and CATS easy to walk around, Canterbury is a safe and comfortable place to study. Classes take place at Stafford House Canterbury, CATS College Canterbury and Canterbury College. ACCOM MODATION COLLEGE Full-board Residential and Homestay* (minimum age 12) options. Homestay accommodation is in shared rooms. Residential rooms have 1-4 beds, all with private bathrooms. All students have hot lunch and hot dinner in the school canteen Mon-Fri. COURSES AVAILABLE *Maximum length of stay in Homestay is 27 nights CAREERS IN MEDICINE 2 WEEKS EXCURSIONS MODEL UNITED NATIONS PROGRAMME 3 WEEKS (2 WEEKS POSSIBLE) The beautiful One full-day excursion per week is CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 8 WEEKS moated Leeds included. Destinations may include INTENSIVE ENGLISH 1 - 8 WEEKS Castle – a half London, Brighton or Cambridge. CAMBRIDGE FIRST EXAM PREPARATION 4 WEEKS day excursion One half-day excursion per week is CLASSIC ENGLISH PLUS BASKETBALL 1 - 7 WEEKS option included, destinations may include Leeds Castle, Dover Castle or Chatham. QUICK INFO WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Optional Excursions can be booked to destinations such as Oxford, Windsor 15 7 2 EVENING LOCAL Castle or Thorpe Park. ACTIVITIES VISIT per week per week HOURS AGES ACCOMMODATION 1 1 of English lessons 14–17 years Residential & FULL DAY HALF DAY 23 (individuals) Homestay Excursion Excursions 14–17 years OR per week per week (First Certificate Course) J U N IOR I NTENSIVE AN D CAM BRI DGE ENGLISH B2 FI RST PREPARATION COU RSE SAM PLE PROGRAM M E 14–17 years HOURS HIGHLIGHT (Intensive English) of Intensive Canterbury Morning Afternoon Evening English lessons Cathedral Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Monday Placement Test & Induction Walking Tour of Canterbury City Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Learn English in Tuesday English Lessons English Lessons Welcome Disco or Drama Workshop the world famous Wednesday English Lessons Sports or Local Visit to Canterbury Cathedral International Night Cathedral City Thursday English Lessons English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Friday English Lessons English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Club Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London, Brighton or Cambridge (no entrance included) British Culture Evening Day in homestay or with Group Leader, or Sightseeing in Canterbury, or Optional Full Day Excursion Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn & Sunday (at extra cost - please book before arrival) e.g. Oxford & Christ Church College Board Games JUNIOR CLASSIC COURSE SAMPLE PROGRAMME* Morning Afternoon Evening Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Monday Placement Test & Induction Walking Tour of Canterbury City Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Tuesday English Lessons Included Half Day Excursion: Leeds Castle Welcome Disco or Drama Workshop Wednesday English Lessons Local Visit: Canterbury Cathedral International Night Thursday English Lessons Local Visit: St Augustine’s Abbey Beach Party Disco or Sports Friday English Lessons Sports or Swimming (by bus) Casino Night or English Conversation Club Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London or Cambridge (no entrance included) British Culture Evening Day in homestay or with Group Leader, Sports, on site activities or Sightseeing in Canterbury, or Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn & Sunday Optional Excursion (at extra cost - please book early) e.g. Thorpe Park Board Games *In week 2 lessons will be in the afternoon 18 19
CATS College London is a modern, well-equipped boarding school LONDON located in the heart of Central London in the district of Bloomsbury. CATS The school boasts some of the finest teaching facilities in the capital city, whilst being within easy reach of all of the exciting ACCOM MODATION The British Mueum is attractions London has to offer. CATS College London is a modern, just 5 minutes walk COLLEGE well-equipped boarding school in the from the school. heart of Central London. Residential accommodation is in a refurbished, modern townhouse with single and twin room bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. There are common rooms, study facilities and WiFi access throughout. EXCURSIONS Excursions have academic and cultural COURSES AVAILABLE learning objectives that will inform and inspire the academic programme as well BLOOMBERG BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 2 WEEKS - FIXED STARTS as familiarising students with one of the ACADEMIC EXPLORER 2 WEEKS - START ANY WEEK Experience the iconic world’s greatest cities. Evening activities city of London through are energetic, social and pure fun - our carefully designed highlights are a West End Musical, Disco explorer activity and “Freejumping” trampolining event. WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Weekend Excursions are stimulating with QUICK INFO programme. a mix of exploration and learning. 4/5 EVENING ACTIVITIES ACADEMIC EXPLORER SAMPLE PROGRAMME per week TRAVEL CARDS INCLUDED AGES 20 14 - 17 years Morning Afternoon Evening (Individuals) 1 4 Getting to know you and Sunday Arrivals/ check in Orientation & Welcome party FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING speaking assessments HOURS Excursion VISITS of English lessons per week Project Set Up and Course Academic Note Taking and British Museum and the Oxygen Freejumping - per week Monday HIGHLIGHT ACCOMMODATION Goals Project Team Creation University of London trampoline park Central London Residential Team Meetings: Functional Conflict Resolution: Roleplays Imperial War Museum and the Tuesday Bowling Language and Role Plays and Language Development Holocaust Exhibition Presentation Skills: Mini Presentations and Project The London Eye and Southbank Wednesday Aristotle’s 7 Rules of Free evening Development Walking Tour Rhetoric Scientific Curiosities Tour - The Academic Research: Skills & Being Persuasive: Functional Thursday Wellcome Collection and the Welcome Disco Writing with Impact Language and Debating British Library Presenting Project Progress: Westminster Walking Tour Review of the week & note Friday Content & language review & - including entrance to Ukelele workshop taking test development Westminster Abbey Saturday Full Day Excursion: Cambridge & Walking Tour Project group work and relaxing Sunday Full Day Excursion: Thorpe Park Project group work The South Kensington Museums Presenting the weekend- Speaking as Performance: Monday - Natural History, Science and Ice Skating Setting Week 2 Objectives Pronunciation and Collocations V&A museums Debating roles- chairing, Team Building: What Makes a Tuesday Free Afternoon Musical Theatre in the West End proposing, seconding Good Team? Intercultural Interviewing: Roleplay Wednesday Camden Town Markets Free evening Communication University Entrance Interview Presentation Practice and Exploring socio-cultural National Gallery & surroundings Paparazzi Challenge and Final Thursday Coaching- bringing all the Norms: Culture-is Anything (China Town, Leicester Square, Presentation Preparation skills together Universal? Trafalgar Square) Project Finale- Groups Feedback: Round-Up and Friday Madame Tussauds Leaving Party Present Final Projects Review Saturday Check Out Departure 20 21
OAKHAM Founded in 1584, Oakham School has established a reputation for academic and sporting excellence. Oakham offers OAKHAM The school buildings are located in very attractive surroundings a wide range around the town centre. Oakham itself is a beautiful market town in of courses and activities the countryside, near Cambridge and close to a fantastic reservoir SCHOOL for watersports. COURSES AVAILABLE CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 4 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH PLUS HORSERIDING 1 - 3 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH PLUS ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES 1 - 3 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH PLUS VIDEO GAME CODING 1 - 3 WEEKS QUICK INFO AGES CLASSIC COURSE SAMPLE PROGRAMME 12 - 17 years (individuals) Morning Afternoon Evening Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities ACCOM MODATION Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Walking Tour of Oakham Town Welcome Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g. Jewellery Making ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Residential accommodation is onsite, in small boarding houses. Most rooms are Residential London & Included Half Day Excursion: Rutland “Who wants to be a Millionnaire?” Quiz singles, twins or small dormitories with shared bathroom facilities. Most houses Tuesday English Lessons Cambridge visits Water (Raft Building Activity) Night have their own individual common room; others have use of a shared room with Wednesday English Lessons Football, Tennis or Drama Worskhop International Night television, as well as laundry facilities and WiFi. Sports facilities onsite include an WHAT’S I NCLU DED? indoor swimming pool, sports hall, tenniscourts and sports fields. Thursday English Lessons “Mini Olympics” Competition or Casino Night or English Conversation Club Drumming Workshop 15 Included Half Day Excursion: Stamford Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Walking Tour (no entrance included) Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: London Walking Tour (with late return) & Board Games HOURS of English lessons Onsite Activities e.g. British Sports Day, or Sightseeing in Oakham, or Optional Full Day Sunday British Culture Evening Excursion (at extra cost) e.g. Oxford, Walking Tour & Christ Church College Local Visit: Oakham Castle or Rutland Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g. Monday English Lessons County Museum Graffiti Design Included Half Day Excursion: Nottingham, Tuesday English Lessons Game show Night Walking Tour & Robin Hood Experience 1 7 FULL DAY EVENING Rugby, Basketball or Talent Show Wednesday English Lessons “Oakham’s Got Talent!” Talent Show Excursion ACTIVITIES Preparation per week per week EXCURSIONS Thursday “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts English Lessons Murder Mystery Activity e.g. Mask Making One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include London, Included Half Day Excursion: Melton 2 Cambridge or Warwick Castle. Two half-day excursions per week are included, Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports Mowbray & Leicester Walking Tour HALF DAY destinations may include Rutland Water, Stamford, Nottingham, Birmingham, Excursions Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn per week Melton Mowbray, Leicester or Peterborough. Optional Excursions can be booked to Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Cambridge, Walking Tour & Kings College & Board Games destinations such as Oxford, Birmingham or Alton Towers. Sunday Departure 22 23
CLASSIC COURSE SAMPLE PROGRAMME Woodcote is a thriving village with a good range of local amenities. WOODCOTE The very impressive Oratory School stands in extensive park-like Morning Afternoon Evening ORATORY grounds and boasts outstanding facilities . These include an art Sunday Arrival, Induction & Campus Tour Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities centre, golf course, swimming pool, cricket and football pitches as Welcome Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g. Jewellery Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Walking Tour of Woodcote Village well as basketball and tennis courts (grass and normal). There is Making SCHOOL onsite catering and a large dining room. The village has good road Included Half Day Excursion: Oxford Walking “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Tuesday English Lessons Tour (no entrance included) Quiz Night connections with easy access to Reading, Henley and Oxford and within easy travelling distance for London. Wednesday English Lessons Football, Tennis or Drumming Workshop International Night Included Half Day Excursion: Reading & The Thursday English Lessons Casino Night or English Conversation Club Oracle Shopping Centre “Mini Olympics” Competition or Friday English Lessons Beach Party Disco or Sports Drama Workshop Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn & Saturday Included Full Day Excursion:London, Walking Tour & Thames Sightseeing Boat Cruise Board Games Activities e.g. Sports Day or Optional Full Day Excursion (at extra cost - please book before Sunday British Culture Night arrival) e.g. Canterbury, Walking Tour & Cathedral Volleyball, Badminton or Circus Skills Fancy Dress Disco or Arts & Crafts e.g Graffiti Monday English Lessons COURSES AVAILABLE Workshop Design Included Half Day Excursion: Windsor, Walking Tuesday English Lessons Game Show Night Tour & Windsor Castle CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 4 WEEKS CLASSIC ENGLISH PLUS TENNIS COACHING 1 - 3 WEEKS Wednesday Rugby, Basketball or Talent Show Preparation English Lessons “Woodcote’s Got Talent!” Talent Show MICHAEL OWEN’S RED STARS FOOTBALL SCHOOL 1 - 4 WEEKS Included Half Day Excursion: Winchester Thursday English Lessons Murder Mystery Night Walking Tour (no entrance included) “Tribal Wars” Competition or Arts & Crafts e.g Friday English Lessons Masked Ball Disco or Sports Mark Making QUICK INFO WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Chill Out Evening including Films, Popcorn & Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Cambridge, Walking Tour & Kings College Board Games 15 7 Sunday Departure HOURS EVENING of English lessons ACTIVITIES per week AGES HIGHLIGHT 12-17 years London, Oxford & 1 Windsor visits Learn from 2 (individuals) HALF DAY FULL DAY footballing 10-17 years Excursion Excursions legends at (Red Stars per week per week the Red Star’s individuals) Football School ACCOM MODATION Excellent residential student accommodation, furnished to a high standard and located on campus. Most rooms are single, with some twin and small dormitories with shared bathrooms. Common room space on each floor. EXCURSIONS One full-day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include London, Cambridge or Brighton. Two half-day excursions per week are included, destinations may include Oxford, Reading, Windsor Castle, Winchester or Aylesbury. Optional Excursions can be booked to destinations such as Canterbury, Bath or Thorpe Park. 24 25
CLASSIC COURSE SAMPLE PROGRAMME BOSTON CATS Academy Boston is a leading high school located on a new Morning Afternoon Evening campus in the leafy suburb of Braintree. It is located just 10 miles CATS from downtown Boston and 10 miles from the beach! Boston is the Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities capital city of Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the Monday Placement Test & Induction Lesson Included Half Day Excursion: Boston Music Quiz Freedom Trail & Quincy Market United States, founded in 1630. ACADEMY Onsite Activities e.g. Basketball or Arts & Tuesday English Lessons Game Show Night Crafts Included Half Day Excursion: Harvard Wednesday English Lessons Sports Tournaments University Tour & Cambridge area Onsite Activities e.g. Field Games or Thursday English Lessons International Night Improv Workshop COURSES AVAILABLE Included Half Day Excursion: Newbury Friday English Lessons Disco Dance Party Street Shopping & Copley Square Tour STEAM CAMP 1 - 4 WEEKS Included Full Day Excursion: Canobie Lake Park Chill Out Evening including Movies, IVY LEAGUE PREPARATION 2 WEEKS Saturday Popcorn & Board Games CODING CAMP 1 - 2 WEEKS Onsite Activities e.g. ‘Mini Olympics’, or Optional Full Day Excursion Sunday American Culture Evening & Trivia Night GAME THEORY CAMP 2 WEEKS (at extra cost -please book before arrival) THEATER PRODUCTION 3 WEEKS (2 WEEKS POSSIBLE) Included Half Day Excursion: Salem & Monday English Lessons Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities THEATER PERFORMANCE 3 WEEKS (2 WEEKS POSSIBLE) Witch Hunt Museum THEATER PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION 3 WEEKS (2 WEEKS POSSIBLE) Onsite Activities e.g. Mini-Olymipics or Tuesday English Lessons Team Building exercises Arts & Crafts TEXTILES & FASHION DESIGN 2 WEEKS ILLUSTRATION & COMICS 2 WEEKS Wednesday Included Half Day Excursion: MIT Tour English Lessons Fashion Show MUSIC THEORY, TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION 1 WEEK Onsite Activities e.g. Fitness Class or “Boston’s Got Talent!” Talent & Karaoke Thursday English Lessons CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 5 WEEKS Drama Workshop Show Included Half Day Excursion: Boston Friday English Lessons Disco Dance Party Science Museum & Shopping QUICK INFO WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Chill Out Evening including FIlms, Popcorn Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Newport, Rhode Island & Board Games 7 EVENING Sunday Departure ACTIVITIES per week HIGHLIGHT AGES ACCOMMODATION Harvard University 15 12-17 years Residential (Individuals) Our activity programme 1 3 14–18 years FULL DAY HALF DAY showcases the best of (CATS and CSVPA HOURS Excursion Excursions Courses) of English lessons Boston, the capital of per week per week Massachusetts. ACCOM MODATION Residential accommodation onsite in new, modern, air-conditioned single en-suite bedrooms. There are common rooms, computer rooms and modern study facilities, as well as WiFi available in all buildings. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available. EXCURSIONS One full day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include Boston, New York and Six Flags Theme Park. Three half day excursions per week are also included, destinations may include the Yale Planetarium,Yale Gallery, CT Science Center, Clinton Crossing Outlets, Stamford Mall or Brownstone Park. Optional excursions can also be 26 booked. 27
LOS ANGELES Located at the famous California State University, the Channel Islands Campus is situated in Camarillo in Explore the City of CALIFORNIA California, just an hour from downtown Los Angeles and only half an hour away from Malibu and the beautiful golden Angels, Beverley Hills, sands of Zuma Beach. Each week is packed with excursions Hollywood, Zuma STATE to the city centre and surrounding areas. Beach, Santa Monica and much more! UNIVERSITY COURSES AVAILABLE CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 4 WEEKS QUICK INFO AGES 13–18 years (individuals) CLASSIC COURSE SAMPLE PROGRAMME ACCOM MODATION Morning Afternoon Evening ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Residential Hollywood Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation Anacapa Residence: Residential accommodation onsite in single rooms with a suite- style shared bathroom (two students share one bathroom). Included Half Day Excursion: Malibu Zuma Monday Placement Test & Campus Tour Sunset Hike Beach Santa Cruz Residence: The rooms feature twin beds. There are 2 rooms in each suite WHAT’S I NCLU DED? unit and each suite has one bathroom. Bathroom/Student ratio: 1:4. Tuesday Included Full Day Excursion: Downtown LA & The Griffith Observatory Ice Cream Social Wednesday English Lessons English Lessons Scavenger Hunt 15 HOURS Thursday Friday Included Full Day Excursion: Getty Museum & The Grove English Lessons English Lessons Swimming On Campus Soccer & Volleyball of English lessons Saturday Included Full Day Excursion: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Movie Night Sunday Included Full Day Excursion: Beverley Hills & Hollywood Walk of Fame Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Included Half Day Excursion: Camarillo Monday English Lessons Swimming On Campus Shopping Outlets 3 7 Tuesday Included Full Day Excursion: Venice Beach & Santa Monica Photography Challenge Hike FULL DAY EVENING Excursions ACTIVITIES Wednesday English Lessons English Lessons Soccer & Volleyball per week per week EXCURSIONS Thursday Included Full Day Excursion: Santa Barbara Movie Night Three full day excursions per week, destinations may include Downtown LA, Getty 2 Friday English Lessons English Lessons Music Party HALF DAY EXCURSIONS Museum & The Grove, Six Flags Theme Park, Beverley Hills & Hollywood, Venice Beach per week Included Half Day Excursion: Burbank / & Santa Monica or Santa Barbara. One half day excursion per week is also included, Saturday Swimming On Campus Farewell Party Burbank Town Center which may include Malibu Zuma Beach, Camarillo Outlets or Port Hueneme Beach. Sunday Departure 28 29
NEW HAVEN This centre is based at one of America’s most prestigious Ivy CLASSIC COURSE SAMPLE PROGRAMME League universities. Founded in 1701, Yale University’s 260-acre YA L E campus offers a peaceful and well-equipped environment for study. Morning Afternoon Evening With its Gothic-style buildings, historic libraries and wide green Sunday Arrival and Local Orientation lawns, Yale University provides students with the ideal location UNIVERSITY for their study holiday. This university campus forms the heart of New Haven, a bustling and historic city situated mid-way between Boston and New York. Monday Tuesday Placement Test & Induction English Lessons “Flight” Trampoline Park Cultural Workshops then Yale Art Gallery or Sports & Games Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities Chill Out Evening e.g. Movie Night or Board Games Wednesday English Lessons Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Biking (dinner out; late return) Cultural Workshops then Connecticut Thursday English Lessons Disco or Karaoke Science Center or Peabody Museum Friday English Lessons Six Flags Amusement Park or Lake Compounce (dinner out; late return) Saturday Full Day Excursion: Boston & Walking Tour (no entrance; dinner out; late return) Sunday Free Day with Group Leader (or for individual students, Free Day with Staff), or Optional Full-Day Excursion (at extra cost) COURSES AVAILABLE “Prime Climb” Indoor Climbing Center or Monday English Lessons Ice Breaker Activities with New Students “Cosmic” Ten Pin Bowling CLASSIC ENGLISH COURSE 1 - 4 WEEKS Cultural Workshops then Yale Center for Chill Out Evening e.g. Movie Night or Board Tuesday English Lessons British Art or Sports & Games Games Wednesday English Lessons Hammonasset Beach (dinner out; late return) Cultural Workshops then Mystic Seaport or Thursday English Lessons Talent Show or International Night Norwalk Aquarium QUICK INFO WHAT’S I NCLU DED? Friday English Lessons Brownstone Park (dinner out; late return) Saturday Full Day Excursion: New York City & Walking Tour (no entrance; dinner out; late return) 7 EVENING ACTIVITIES Sunday Departure per week HIGHLIGHT 15 New York & Boston AGES ACCOMMODATION 14-17 years Residential See the iconic sights of 1 3 (Individuals) the ‘Big Apple’ on our FULL DAY HALF DAY HOURS Excursion Excursions walking tour of New York of English lessons per week per week City, included as a full day excursion. ACCOM MODATION Residential accommodation onsite in one of the colleges of Yale University, housing single and twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities and cosy communal areas. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available. There is a computer room onsite, as well as WiFi available. Sports facilities onsite include an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, basketball courts and sports fields. EXCURSIONS One full day excursion per week is included. Destinations may include Boston, New York and Six Flags Theme Park. Three half day excursions per week are also included, destinations may include the Yale Planetarium,Yale Gallery, CT Science Center, Clinton Crossing Outlets, Stamford Mall or Brownstone Park. 30 31
ACCOMMODATION EXCURSIONS Our accommodation is located in safe, beautiful Saturday excursions are compulsory for under 18 year surroundings, about 20-25 minutes’ walk from the campus. old students. Every week we organise a different trip We offer a balance between supervision and independence giving you the opportunity to explore UK attractions. to make sure that you are comfortable and happy in your For example, trips might include visits to the V&A, Tate accommodation. Modern, Tate Britain, Science Museum, Natural History Museum or Southwold Beach. Saturday trips include transport, ticket entry and packed lunches. MEALS Meals are included within the fees and include breakfast, lunch and evening meals all served on campus in the cafeteria. For more information about our summer school, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. EVENING ACTIVITIES Telephone: +44 (0) 1223 345698 Evening activities are compulsory for all students under 18 years old. Activities might include under 18s club night, the Email: admissions@csvpa.com cinema, games or music in the park, bowling, a ghost tour or a quiz night. Summer WEEK COMMENCING (SUNDAY) Portfolio Preparation (3 weeks) 27 JUN 4 JUL 11 JUL 18 JUL 25 JUL 1 AUG 8 AUG AG E 16+ School Portfolio Preparation & English (3 weeks) 18+ Fashion (2 weeks) 14+ Film Making (2 weeks) 14+ Musical Theatre (2 weeks) 14+ at CSVPA Acting (2 weeks) 14+ Music Performance (1 week) 14+ Music Production (1 week) 14+ Photography (1 week) 14+ Fashion Communication (1 week) 14+ Fashion Styling (1 week) 14+ Painting & Drawing (1 week) 14+ Graphics & Illustration (1 week) 14+ 3D Design (1 week) 14+ Animation (1 week) 14+ Games Design (1 week) 14+ *All prices include accommodation, meals, transfers & registration fee. There is also an additional fee of £75 will apply for unaccompanied minor services. NB: the 1 week subjects, course content is generally the same each week. AT CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS WE OFFER A RANGE OF DIVERSE AND CREATIVE SUMMER COURSES. IF YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THE ARTS AND WANT TO EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH OTHERS YOUNG ARTISTS THEN SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US. OUR SUMMER COURSES ARE ALSO AN EXCELLENT WAY TO PREPARE FOR FULL TIME STUDY! W W W. C S V PA . C O M 32 33
RUN IN CONJUNCTION WITH CATS COLLEGES Join a CATS College summer programme to develop your knowledge of specific subjects, universities and careers whilst gaining an insight into the British or American education system and an understanding of applying to university. UK US BLOOMBERG BUSINESS OXBRIDGE PREPARATION GAME THEORY CAMP ALL PROGRAMMES COMBINE: ADVANTAGE PROGRAMME For students interested in business, politics, • Interactive workshops and activities led by experts in the field For students with a keen interest in For students aspiring to study at the psychology, or strategy games, as well as • Inspiring talks and lectures that will give you an advantage in your university application business, finance and economics wanting prestigious universities of Oxford, those seeking to better understand and • Excursions and day trips to inspire and inform your academic interests to develop their business awareness, skills Cambridge and other top UK universities, predict behaviour, and become better • A range of activities to help you relax and make friends and experience. this course will bring clarity to your thinking strategic decision makers themselves. and writing skills. CAREERS IN MEDICINE CODING CAMP For students who want to explore the STEM PROGRAMME For students with a curiosity about different career options in Medicine. You For students who are interested in how the world and an interest in modern OUR TWO AND THREE WEEK COURSES ARE DESIGNED: will gain an understanding of university science, technology, engineering and technology and applications. Students applications as well as the requirements mathematics can be used creatively to explore ideas, experiment with materials needed for UKCAT and BMAT the medical solve problems. and build devices based on applied school entrance exams. knowledge of coding. STEM AND ENGLISH 14-17 IELTS 4.0+ UK/US culture MODEL UNITED NATIONS For students who are interested in how IVY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM For students aged For students with English language For students wanting to learn 14-17 years level of IELTS 4.0+ and experience UK and US culture Explore the world of international affairs as science, technology, engineering and Explore top university options and attend delegates of member states of the United mathematics can be used creatively to workshops on preparing for American Nations. Students develop an integrated solve problems. Students combine STEM college admissions. You will develop your CHOOSE FROM: understanding of International Relations, with English to improve their accuracy and English skills and prepare for the SAT and 27 4 11 18 25 1 Politics, History, Economics, Geography, fluency in an engaging environment. ACT examinations which are needed for WEEK COMMENCING (SUNDAY) JUN JUL JUL JUL JUL AUG OUR LOCATIONS Law, or Psychology. entry to a US college. Bloomberg Business Advantage CAMBRIDGE CANTERBURY Develop your business skills and knowledge STEAM Careers in Medicine For students who are interested in how Helping you into healthcare the application of science, technology, Coding Camp engineering, arts and mathematics can Develop your coding skills be used creatively to solve problems and Game Theory Camp Develop your strategic decision making create tangible devices and solutions Ivy Leadership Prepare for entry to prestigious universities Model United Nations LONDON BOSTON International relations simulations Oxbridge Preparation “I DID A MEDICINE SUMMER Prepare for entry to prestigious universities COURSE AT CATS WHICH WAS SO STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics HELPFUL IN PREPARING FOR MY STEM Programme UNIVERSITY APPLICATION” Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM and English Eduardo from Brazil went on to study a two-year IB programme at CATS. Innovation and conversation In 2019 he achieved the results to study a degree in Medicine at Hull York Medical School WEB: CATSEDUCATION.COM | EMAIL: ADMISSIONS@CATSEDUCATION.COM | PHONE: +44 (0) 1223 345 698 34 35
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