St Giles Junior Summer Course Canterbury
at the King's School, Canterbury, England, UK
St Giles Junior Summer Course Canterbury
We offer a package programme at our junior centres, providing quality teaching, accommodation, meals, supervision and an exciting social programme!
Our package programme includes:
20 lessons (16.7 hours) each week from qualified teachers
Residential accommodation on university and independent school campuses
All meals, with a healthy and varied menu
24-hour care, supervision, and support
At least 2 full-day and 1 half-day excursion per week
A daytime and evening programme of social activities, sports, local visits, and sightseeing
Option to take part in additional language or sport English Plus Options
Airport transfers (supplements apply)
All course materials and a leaving certificate
Our qualified teachers bring the language to life through a variety of teaching methods. In addition to formal language skills training, lessons include project work, fun activities and use of modern English language teaching resources. Lessons will also include preparation for excursions and activities, to help you to continue your learning outside of the classroom.
WE OFFER: 20 lessons (16.7 hours) or 25 lessons (20.8 hours) each week Progress checks and 1:1 feedback sessions with your teacher Small international classes with lots of individual attention All learning materials End-of-course certificate and full report
ACCOMMODATION AND WELFARE We want to make sure that you are able to relax and feel at home with us in a safe environment. All of our junior centres offer the following: Full-board residential accommodation Healthy food choices, with plenty of variety Catering for special diets 24-hour welfare and support staff on site at all times Lots of individual care and attention 24-hour emergency contact number for students and parents Insurance included for all students We carefully select your accommodation to ensure that you will be comfortable and happy during your stay. You will stay in a modern and safe residence with a range of facilities. Our welfare and support staff are on site at all times - 24 hours a day - should you need any help while you are with us.
The following timetable is an example how a normal day for a student could look:
The students arrive on Sundays and the course starts on Monday.
Morning lessons 8:30-12:20
12:30-13:30 lunch
Afternoon excursions and activities (all activities are included in the price)
18:00-19:00 Dinner
After dinner activities or free time.
22:30 room time
23:00 lights out
there is a full-day excursion
Important!
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and activities are included.
The students should still bring some pocket money with them if they wish to buy souvenirs etc.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 8 - 17 years old |
Welcome to st giles JUNIORS Canterbury
Located at The King's School
•Live and learn in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral
•Safe and secure campus
•Excellent sporting and leisure facilities
The King’s School has a history dating back to 597AD, making it Britain’s oldest boarding school. The school is in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey – both World Heritage Sites – right in the heart of the medieval town centre of Canterbury.
Modern accommodation, teaching, and recreational facilities combined with the medieval school buildings and grounds offer a magical experience. Sporting facilities on offer at the nearby King’s School sports centre include an indoor swimming pool, gym, tennis and squash courts, and outdoor playing fields.
Our English Plus Tennis and Fencing options are held at Canterbury. Students can opt to take 5 hours of professional tennis and/or 5 hours of fencing lessons for young learners.
The nationality and age mix at St Giles Junior Summer Course Canterbury varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
St Giles runs its Canterbury course out of the King’s School, one of the most prestigious colleges in the UK. The King’s School has a history dating back to 597 AD, making it the oldest site on which a school has been located in England. Modern accommodation, teaching, and recreational facilities combined with the medieval school buildings and grounds offer a magical experience. Lessons take place in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, whilst the residential accommodation is on the St Augustine’s Abbey site, just a five minute walk away.
Our Canterbury centre offers a traditional English boarding school experience to older students, whilst also providing additional levels of supervision and care for younger students. The school’s recreation centre is a short distance away, boasting excellent sports facilities which our students use regularly. Our English Plus Sport Options take place here on two afternoons per week and offer students the chance to receive tuition from experienced coaches to improve their techniques and skills.
The King’s School is home to some fantastic sports
facilities:
• Indoor swimming pool
• Gym
• Outdoor playing fields
• Tennis courts
• Fencing hall
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.
If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Canterbury based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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