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Great locationsShrewsbury 11 -16 years SCOTLAND Glasgow EdinburghEnglish & Multi-Activity Carlisle LondonSports & Tech Academy Juniors: 5 -17 years Radley Adults: 18 + years 11 -14, 14 -17 years LeedsEnglish & Multi-Activity ManchesterMarymount Liverpool ENGLAND Q 8 -13 years Shrewsbury Q DAY COURSES Family London DAY COURSES SnowdoniaEnglish & Multi-Activity Norwich National BirminghamWinchester Park 14 -17 years Warwick Stratford Cambridge WALES Oxford Radley London Cardiff Bristol QHeathrow Bath Marymount Woldingham Cobham Q Dover Winchester Salisbury Gatwick Bournemouth Portsmouth Brighton ACS Cobham Woldingham 12 -16 years 8 -13 years Pre-University Global Young Leaders English & Multi-Activity2 Discovery Summer 2018
Make English friendsResident ‘English Student Hosts’ are a special feature of our residential centres. Spot them in their blue shirts.English children of your age will be living amongst you - sleeping Make English Friends in the same accommodation, participating in classes and taking part in all other activities throughout the day and evening. There will be countless opportunities for speaking English naturally all day long - and for making friendships that last well beyond the course.08.00 Ready for breakfast 09.30 In classes11.30 Preparing for Trinity Exam 12.30 At mealtimes 14.30 Before activities 16.00 On excursions 21.00 Relaxing in houses3 Discovery Summer 2018
Why choose us?Discovery Summer has been running top quality programmes since 2002. We hope you’ll be joining us in 2018! Our Residential Courses• Our nationality mix - we limit the number of • Excellent student care - staff/student ratio at students speaking the same language least 1:5• Make English friends and speak English naturally • All-inclusive programmes with no hidden costs all day long. Up to 10% of our students are English • Over 60% of our staff came back last summer Student Hosts, of your age, who will be living on • Almost all students come by recommendation campus with you or referral. For testimonials see our website.• Our centre locations - in top independent boarding schools with many outstanding Our Day Courses facilities• Innovative teaching, small classes • Ideal for families visiting London during the• Focus your studies by taking the Trinity Exam in summer Spoken English or join our IELTS preparation classes • Meet and make friends from all over the world• Action-packed activity/excursion programme including Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, West • Full or half day programmes for both juniors End musicals and theme parks and teens.A truly international experience Over 60 different nationalities studied with us last summer French Hong Japanese Kong German Russian Italian Polish Chinese English English Spanish Student Student Hosts Hosts Turkish Residential Courses 20174 Discovery Summer 2018
Welcome to Discovery Summer 2018 Our short, intensive summer courses combine learning with a great “British”experience. You’ll be learning new skills, trying new activities and enjoying new experiences - in English. You’ll discover talents you never thought you had! We want you to enjoy getting to know our country and to make new friends from Britain and all around the world. RESIDENTIAL COURSES Juniors 8 -17 yearsFirst time away English & Multi-Activity pages 10-14 FabLab MarymountMarymount, Woldingham Marymount page 10 Tech Academy - NEW! Woldingham page 11 Radley page 12-13 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury page 14Sports Academy Sports & Tech Academy pages 15 ShrewsburyShrewsbury Global Young Leaders pages 16 -17 Young entrepreneurSTEM ACS Cobham ACS Cobham NEW CENTRE! ACS CobhamIELTS Winchester Prepare for university Winchester Pre-University pages 18 -19 Winchester D AY C O U R S E S Adults 18+, Juniors 5 -17 yearsTask Based Learning Family London pages 20 -23 Families together in LondonCollingham, Queen’s Gate Collingham page 20 Queen’s Gate page 22 Marymount page 23 5% Family Discounts Accreditation UKdiscount If two or more members of one In our 2014 BC inspection we were awarded 13 strengths out family book together we offer a of a possible 15. Discovery Summer is currently ranked by the 5% discount on each booking. EL Gazette as the top multi-centre summer school in the UK. Discovery Summer 2018 5
RESIDENTIAL COURSES Learning English Our intensive programmes are designed to maximise every opportunity for improving your English. Through collaboration, lively classes and a range of stimulating activities,you’ll develop accuracy, fluency and, most importantly, confidence. Multinational classes encourage natural communication in English – and what better way to be learning than amongst your English friends?ENGLISH & MULTI-ACTIVITYPROGRAMMEOn our English and Multi-Activitycourses, the teaching programme issplit between English Skills and EnglishWorkshops (see centre pages forfurther details).Placement Testing EXAMS (2017: 100% success rate!)On arrival, you will be given a written English Workshops Trinity Graded Exam in Spoken Englishand oral test and placed into your English (GESE) - optional and at extra cost (£90).Skills class appropriate for your age Learn and develop by researching,and level. discussing, collaborating and creating. This oral exam has 12 levels (N.B. DueYou may change class as levels vary In these fun, task-based sessions you to the complex topics involved examseach week. This encourages additional will explore new topic areas and build at level 8 and above may not beinteraction with new students. confidence in important life skills (e.g. suitable for very young learners). Your problem solving, critical thinking, Director of Studies will decide whichInteractive learning teamwork). level you will take. Exams take place subject to demand.English Skills Classes Workshop topics vary week to week. You choose the topic that most interests We recommend you take this exam toTopic-based classes (e.g. Great Britain, you e.g. research-based (United Nations), make you more confident in usingMedia & Entertainment, Science & Tech) creative/artistic (Banksy Art), specific language and to gain anhelp develop core skills (e.g. in using performance-based (fashion), practical internationally-recognised certificate.grammar, reading, writing, listening, and (cookery) and tech-based (animation).building confidence in spoken English). Preparation classes are given for oneLessons are designed to challenge and At the end of every week each class week before the exam. This may be ininspire the needs of the class. Our presents its achievements in front of the place of either English Skills or Englishsyllabus is based on Trinity GESE/CEFR whole school - invaluable practice in Workshop classes. With the support and(Common European Framework of developing confidence and presentation encouragement of English Student HostsReference), and our creative team skills. our students achieve impressive results!bring it to life!Our maximum class size is 12* IELTS (International English Languageinternational students. Testing System)You’ll take home your DS academicfolder with diary, examples of your For more information about our IELTSwork, weekly learner reviews, an exam preparation course, please seeacademic report, a DS certificate and a Winchester p.19.course photo to share with your familyand remind you of your Discovery English Student Hostsexperience. In most classes, an English Student* In exceptional cases, in order to place students Host will be there to help andat their correct level, maximum class size may be support you, whether byexceeded. modelling correct use of English, speaking English colloquially or working with you on Make English Friends your pronunciation. High Level Classes High Level Level equivalents Trinity 2 To challenge and stretch our CEFR 3,4 higher level learners, A1 = Beginner 5,6 teachers introduce and A2 = Elementary 7,8,9 explore a range of B1 = Intermediate challenging topics B2 = Upper 10,11 e.g. in-depth study of British 12 culture and global issues. Intermediate C1 = Advanced C2 = Proficiency6 Discovery Summer 2018
Safety and wellbeing Excellent student careWELFARE ANDACCOMMODATIONComing to England is an exciting Staff / student AIRPORT TRANSFERSadventure. To get the most from yourstay you need to feel safe, secure and ratio at least 1:5 We offer a professional and friendlyhappy. overall ‘Meet and Greet’ service.Your boarding house is supervised by a OUR STAFF Once you have collected your luggagefriendly, caring House Parent/Welfare you will come out of the Customs HallOfficer. He or she will be there to • Our staff are selected for their range and see one of our airport represent-welcome you, to answer any questions, atives holding a Discovery Summerto make sure you know what’s of experience, professionalism, sign with your name. Coaches / taxishappening - and to care for you. Our friendliness and enthusiasm leave at regular intervals to take youteam of staff also live in the boarding to your centre.houses and are available 24 hours a • Our teachers are all appropriatelyday. Boys and girls are accommodated On departure, we check you onto yourin separate areas. qualified and ensure classes are lively flight and see you through to departures. and interactive. They are also talentedThe Discovery Summer experience is in other areas (e.g. sports, dance, Airport transfers by coach or taxi areabout making new friends and drama, music, arts and crafts, IT) included in the fees on publishedcommunicating in English. This is why arrival and departure dates for flightswe limit the time you have on your • Over 60% of our staff returned last scheduled to arrive/depart betweenmobile phone/WiFi - and normally 09.00 and 15.00 hours from / to specificplace you in a bedroom with students year. Discovery Summer’s policy is to airports (see fees sheet for details).from other countries. Where we offer support staff training.single rooms, we mix nationalities in Special private transfers (at extra cost)corridors. can be arranged at any other time and from any other airport.We also provide: We recommend you book your flights• A healthy range of food that includes as early as possible. typical English meals and international food• 24 hour emergency phone (for parents or students to call if necessary)• Designated First Aiders and/or visiting nurses. There is easy access to nearby health centres/hospitals• Personal laundry service once or twice a week. “I really like the food! As I’m not from this country it’s nice to try different food.” Leanna, Hong Kong Discovery Summer 2018 7
RESIDENTIAL COURSES Activities, sports and excursions You’ll be amazed at the range of activities, sports and entertainments we offer! Some are challenging, some teach you new skills, some are simply fun.MULTI-ACTIVITIES Visit our website to see what’s offered at each centre. www.discoverysummer.co.uk/activitiesMulti-activities include sports and otheractivities and vary every day. Clubs are Not every activity is offered every week.chosen at the beginning of your weekand take place more than once a week SPORTS SPECIAL EVENTS(see sample programme opposite). • aerobics • squash • archeryMost evening activities involve all the • athletics • swimming • bodyzorbingstudents. Each evening we organise one • badminton • table tennis • ceilidhs (traditional dancing)or two events e.g. team challenges, talent • basketball • tag rugby • circus skillsshows, discos, traditional British games • dance • tai chi • carnival dance workshopand treasure hunts, murder mysteries – • diving • tennis • carnival drumming workshopand many more! • dodgeball • ultimate frisbee • pool party • football • unihoc • lacrosse • volleyball • netball • water polo • Real TennisFootball ARTS & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES EVENING ACTIVITIES • app coding • British garden fe^ te • arts and crafts (e.g. wire • discos • film evenings modelling, portraits, sculptures, • geocaching (GPS treasure hunt) friendship bracelets) • murder mysteries • baking • student performances • beatboxing • survival skills • digital photography • talent shows • drama games • team challenges • fashion show • traditional British games • henna hand painting • record breakers • short filmsArts and crafts Ceilidh Visit our centre blogs for photos of activities in action. www.discoverysummer.co.uk/blogsSPECIAL SPORTS OPTIONS Horse-riding: (Radley*, Tennis: (Radley, Woldingham, Woldingham, Marymount)These provide a great opportunity for - all levels. The riding stables Marymount)you to practise and develop your are BHS/local council - all levels. All the basic skillsfavourite sports. approved and have excellent facilities are coached and practice including indoor and/or outdoor training. matches arranged.Options are offered at extra cost (see Protective hats and boots are supplied.booking form) and are subject toavailability. Only one option can be *Horse-riding at Radley takes place once a weekbooked each week.These group sessions, led by professionallyqualified coaches / trainers, take placeon two afternoons per week and aresuitable for all levels. Transportationcosts, where necessary, are included.Please advise us of your level at time ofbooking so we can be sure of meetingyour expectations.8 Discovery Summer 2018
Punting London EyeEXCURSIONSIn 2018 we have an exciting range of Trafalgar Squareexcursions and study visits on offer!Have fun with your new friends attheme parks, West End musicals,zoos, and the London Eye. Learnmore about British culture andexplore historic cities, famousuniversity colleges, castles, museums,galleries, contemporary landmarksand more! Alltickets /entrance feesare included.Before excursionsyou’ll research yourdestinations in class.Small tasks may beset whilst you’re outand about (e.g. aphotographic scavenger hunt) to help youget the most out of your trips.English & Multi-Activity - Sample 7-day timetable (22.5 hours’ English tuition per week)NB Courses start on different days of the week at different centres.Week 2 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 708.00 Breakfast08.45 Morning Meeting 09.00 English Skills English Skills English Skills English Skills English Skills English Classes English Skills 10.30 English Workshops 11.00 Break English Skills Full-day excursionuntil 12.30 English Skills English Skills English Skills English Workshops to London Special Sports 12.45 Excursion to Lunch Options or e.g.London Eye, Lunch 14.00 Oxford Multi-Activity Westminster 15.30 Clubs e.g. guided sightseeing tour, walking tour, (Cooking, dance, arts & English Workshops Clubs Covent Garden English Workshops crafts, raquet sports) punting, shopping (Cooking, dance, shopping Special Sports Multi-Activity arts & crafts, English Workshop Presentations Options or (Swimming, arts & raquet sports) Multi-Activity crafts, basketball)17.30 Chill Out Chill Out Chill Out18.3019.30 BBQ Dinner Late Dinner Dinner21.30 English Fe^ te Chill Out Night Talent Show Mini Olympics Murder Mystery Film Night Farewell Discoonwards (in houses) (Teambuilding) Evening Bedtime (Times vary depending on age) English Student Hosts participate in classes, meals, activities, excursions and evening activities 9 Discovery Summer 2018
English & Multi-Activity Marymount 8 -13 years 20 hours RESIDENTIAL Marymount is a small, safe centre, close to London - ideal for young learners, many ofwhom may be away from home for the first time.Levels: beginner to proficiency A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 30 June - 4 Aug (1, 2 or 3 weeks)Marymount International School is located on a private TEACHING PROGRAMMEestate just 18km from central London. The campus is idealfor young children. It is safe, compact and has many • 20 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills, Englishexcellent facilities, set in beautiful landscaped lawns and Workshops and end-of-week presentationgardens. Heathrow airport is 45 minutes away. • English Workshops e.g. British Fashion, Superhero Comics,Nearby is the town of Kingston-upon-Thames, on the banks Survival Skills, Spies and Detectivesof the River Thames. Hampton Court Palace and RichmondPark, London’s largest royal park, are close by. • FabLab - Learn Lego robotics, design/build your own Lego cars, create a video game using ScratchClassrooms are modern and well-equipped. Good use ismade of the IT facilities in the school library. • The Trinity Exam is offered on 13 and 27 July. It is optional, but highly recommended (see p.6)The multi-purpose sports hall caters for a wide variety ofindoor sports, including basketball, volleyball and • Maximum class size: 12 international studentsbadminton. Outdoors, there is 5-a-side football, a tenniscourt and lawns for other games. The FabLab, art studio • High-level classes offered. High Leveland spacious auditorium offer students maximumopportunities for creativity. ACTIVITY PROGRAMME • Full and varied afternoon and evening programme • 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week e.g. Legoland, London (London Eye, Tower of London, Westminster tour), Chessington World of Adventures, Windsor Castle • Circus skills and carnival drumming workshops • Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost). Day students join the morning and afternoon programme from Monday to Friday.FabLab Presentation skills PLUS: English Student Hosts join the programme as soon as school holidays begin - usually mid-July. Make English FriendsLegolandACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Staff/student ratio at least 1:4 ensuring a high level of care and very close supervision• Small, attractively-furnished and extremely well-kept bedrooms (1- 4 beds) of a very high standard• Fabulous new dining hall• Full board. WiFi available (at specific times)Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow10 Discovery Summer 2018 11
English & Multi-Activity Woldingham 8 -13 years 22.5 hours RESIDENTIAL Woldingham is a very safe centre set inextensive grounds - ideal for those who may be away from home for the first time. Woldingham aerial viewLevels: elementary to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 11 July-8 August (2 or 4 weeks)Woldingham School is situated in a beautiful, secluded valley TEACHING & ACTIVITY PROGRAMMEof 280 hectares in Surrey, near Oxted. It is only 25km fromLondon and close to the M25 motorway. Gatwick is 30 • 22.5 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills,minutes away and Heathrow an hour away. Direct trains from English Workshops and end-of-week presentationLondon Victoria to Woldingham station take 35 minutes. • English Workshops e.g. Great Britain, Survival Skills,Woldingham has extensive, landscaped grounds and offers Masterchef, Ted Talks, Song Writing & Performancesome excellent facilities: an arts centre, a home economicsclassroom for cooking, an impressive auditorium for • The Trinity Exam is offered on 24 July. It is optional, butoccasional film nights, an indoor sports centre, indoor highly recommended (see p.6)swimming pool and tennis dome, an adventure playground,tennis courts, football pitch and astroturf. • Maximum class size: 12 international studentsWithin Marden House we have our classrooms, IT suite, new • Full and varied afternoon and evening programmedining hall, common room and all dormitory accommodation. • Circus skills and samba drumming workshopsACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION • 2 excursions per week e.g. Chessington World of Adventures,• Attractive, spacious, 2-4 bedded rooms of a high standard Legoland, London (London Eye, Westminster, museums), in Marden House. Adjacent is Berwick House with newly- Hampton Court, Thames river cruise, Portsmouth historic refurbished single study bedrooms dockyard • Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost).• Staff/student ratio at least 1:4 ensuring a high level of PLUS: Lots of opportunities to speak care and very close supervision English with our English Student Hosts!• Comfortable common rooms with TV for relaxation Make English Friends• Full board. WiFi available (at specific times)Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow and GatwickLegoland Discovery Summer 2018 11
English & Multi-ActivityRadley JUNIORS11-14 years 22.5 hoursRESIDENTIAL Radley has a large and impressive campus,ideal for confident young learners who have been away from home before.Levels: elementary to proficiency A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 11 July - 15 AugustJUNIOR PROGRAMME - Highlights! RADLEY COLLEGE• High level of pastoral care with close supervision, RADLEY COLLEGE staff/student ratio at least 1:4 Radley College, one of Britain’s leading independent• Clock Tower Court: new building with classrooms and schools, was founded in 1847. It is situated in Radley recreation area - ideal for collaborative study and village, 8km south of Oxford, 3km north of Abingdon and relaxation just over an hour by road or rail from London. The nearest airport is London Heathrow.• English Workshops e.g. Costume Design, Creative Cuisine, Digital Portrait Photography and Web Design The campus, set in 325 hectares of parkland, is welcoming and completely self-contained. The facilities for study and• Exciting activities e.g. archery, bodyzorbing and circus skills. recreation are excellent. Sporting facilities include football, rugby and cricket pitches, athletics track, tennis courts (hard and astroturf), a Real Tennis court, squash and fives courts, indoor 25m 6-lane swimming/diving pool and sports hall. There is also a new drama theatre and large IT suites. All meals are taken in the historic, oak-panelled dining hall. Make English Friends PLUS: Lots of opportunities to speak English with our English Student Hosts! ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION • Teens and Juniors are accommodated separately • Radley has both modern and traditional boarding houses: single study bedrooms with washbasins and some cubicles in partitioned dormitories, also with wasbasins • Common rooms with e.g. TV, DVD, pool, table tennis • Close supervision by our resident staff • Full board. WiFi available (at specific times) RADLEY COLLEGE Bodyzorbing12 Discovery Summer 2018
English & Multi-Activity Radley TEENS 14 -17 years 22.5 RESIDENTIAL hours The Radley campus is outstanding in every respect and close to Oxford.(2, 3 or 4 weeks) Levels: elementary to proficiency A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2(Teens and Juniors) TEENS PROGRAMME - Highlights! TEACHING PROGRAMME • Exciting range of English Workshops e.g. Archaeology, Computer Science, Discover British History, Global • Teens and Juniors are taught separately Explorer, Game Design, Musical Theatre • Stimulating classes for higher levels encourage • Fun activities e.g. bodyzorbing, pool party, talent show independent thinking, opinion forming and develop and discos public speaking skills • 22.5 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills, • Innovative sessions (maths club, design/factory visit, English Workshops and end-of-week presentation master class in Cultural English). • The Trinity Exam in Spoken English Presentation skills is offered on 24, 31 July and 7, 14 Aug. It is optional, but highly Real Tennis recommended (see p.6) • Maximum class size: 12 international students • High-level classes offered. High Level ACTIVITY PROGRAMME • Full and varied afternoon and evening programme • Some joint Junior and Teen activities so that brothers/sisters and friends can meet • 2 excursions per week e.g. London (London Eye, Westminster tour, West End musical), Oxford (guided tour, punting), Bristol (Banksy tour, dockside), Warwick Castle, Thorpe Park • Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost). “Looking forward to welcoming you in 2018!” Gary, Centre ManagerQ Free airport transfers from Heathrow Young leaders in the making(Teens and Juniors) SENIOR TEENS A student’s 10th year at Discovery Summer! • Our active student council offers leadership opportunities through collaboration and decision-making, led by a student mentor • Special weekly events for 16 + years (optional) include late evening programme (e.g. karaoke, movies and extra accompanied Oxford visit). Discovery Summer 2018 13
English & Multi-Activity Shrewsbury 11 -16 years 22.5 RESIDENTIAL hours Shrewsbury has a magnificent campus withfirst-rate facilities for study, recreation and sports. Shrewsbury School aerial view Levels: beginner* to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 4 July - 1 August *Under 14 years only (© APCE/SNPA)TEACHING PROGRAMME• 22.5 hours per week including English Skills, English Liverpool excursion Snowdonia Workshops and end-of-week presentation• English Workshops e.g. Exploring British Culture, Digital Animation, Debate, Music Video and United Nations• ‘Active English’ takes you out of the classroom e.g. to explore Shrewsbury town, interview local residents, conduct small research projects• The Trinity Exam is offered on 17 and 31 July. It is optional, but highly recommended (see p.6). Tennis Academy SHREWSBURY SCHOOL (both courses)SHREWSBURY SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISIONShrewsbury is well-known as a traditional independentschool. It was founded in 1552 and has Charles Darwin • Shrewsbury has both traditional and modernamongst its famous ‘old boys’. It is situated across the boarding houses with 1-5 bedded roomsRiver Severn from the thriving market town ofShrewsbury. Manchester and Birmingham airports are • Some girls’ rooms have ensuite facilitiesapproximately 1.5 hours by road; London Heathrow 3-4hours. • Common rooms with e.g. TV, DVD, pool, table tennisIt has a very fine campus with both traditional and • Close supervision by our resident staffmodern buildings. Facilities for study and recreationinclude IT suites, a theatre and assembly hall. The school’s • Full board. WiFi available (at specific times)impressive sporting facilities include numerous footballpitches, an astroturf, tennis, squash and fives courts, ACTIVITY PROGRAMMEan indoor sports hall and a 25m 6-laneswimming pool. • Challenging activities related to team-building and leadership skills, designed to develop confidence,PLUS: Lots of opportunities to speak decision-making and communication skillsEnglish with our English Student Hosts! • Full and varied afternoon and evening programme Make English Friends • 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week e.g. Free airport transfers from Heathrow, Birmingham Chester Zoo, Liverpool (Cathedral, Tate Modern, and Manchester Beatles museum), Manchester, Theme Park,Q Snowdonia. SHREWSBURY SCHOOL (both courses)14 Discovery Summer 2018
Sports & Tech Academy Shrewsbury 11 -16 years 15+ RESIDENTIAL 15 hours An intensive programme for those who are passionate about sports or fascinated by technology - all taught in English.(2, 3 or 4 weeks) English levels: beginner* to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 *Under 14 years onlySPORTS & TECH ACADEMY • 15 hours of intensive sports coaching, dance or tech classes on five mornings each weekEach week you choose one of the following options. Allsports coaching is designed to help you improve your skills, • 15 hours of English lessons per week including Englishconfidence, personal fitness, stamina and performance level. Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentationFor more details and profiles of our highly qualified andexperienced coaches/trainers visit our website: • Maximum class size: 12 international studentswww.discoverysummer.co.uk/sportsacademy • The Trinity Exam is offered on 17 and 31 July. It is optional, but highly recommended (see p.6).SPORTS ACADEMY + DANCE TECH ACADEMY - NEW for 2018!Tennis: (all levels) – on site. Our coaches work with small Coding with Raspberry Pi: Raspberry Pi enablesgroups at different levels on all aspects of the game - you to explore coding in a fun and practical way. On ourtactical, technical (with the opportunity for video analysis), Tech Academy you develop problem-solving and criticalphysical and mental. Tournament day at the end of each week. thinking skills whilst learning important new programming skills e.g. programming language, creatingGolf: (all levels) – off site. Run at Shropshire’s finest golf algorithms, testing programmes for mistakes.course by a highly experienced professional. You will be No prior knowledge of coding is required. However, if youcoached in all aspects of the game on the covered driving are already familiar with Raspberry Pi you will have the chancerange, the pitching/putting greens and on the 3, 9 and 18- to further your skills with help from our specialist staff.hole golf courses. Whether beginner or experienced player, Projects may include:you will benefit greatly from expert tuition. • Build and programme a robotic armHorse-riding: (all levels) – off site. The excellent • Build a Raspberry Pi ‘Supercomputer’ to create aEquestrian Centre offers a challenging programme to riders virtual businessof all abilities. All aspects of horse management are covered.Manège work is designed to help you gain confidence in • Use Redstone circuits to build a more complexhandling your horse in a variety of situations e.g. hacking, virtual world in Minecraftjumping, dressage and cross-country. • Build BrickPi robots and programme them to Adventure Sports: (all levels) - on and off site. follow specific paths. Activities include quad-biking, mountain boarding, Most students work in pairs maximising opportunities for Segway riding, abseiling and high ropes, archery and collaboration, analytical thinking and problem-solving.clay pigeon shooting, rifle shooting, zip wire and rockclimbing. Once a week we offer e.g. team-building challenges,tag rugby, hockey. Each morning you try different activities.Dance: (all levels) – on site. This exciting course, led byfully trained dance professionals, includes musical theatre,salsa, hip hop, latin, ballet, jazz and contemporary routines.Different genres are introduced each day, leading to acostumed performance at the end of each week. Coding with Raspberry Pi Discovery Summer 2018 15
NEW CENTRE! ACS Cobham 12 -16 years 22.5 30 June - 28 July RESIDENTIAL hoursLevels: intermediate to advanced ACS Cobham aerial view A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2ACS COBHAM ACS COBACS Cobham is located on a private estate, 24km from Why choose thiscentral London, surrounded by beautiful countryside, whileclose to all the attractions of London. This impressive • This new 2 or 4-week programme combining English andinternational school sits within a secure 50-hectare campus interactive ‘Strand’ classes is designed to develop corewith excellent facilities for study, creative activities and English skills and to prepare you for your future educationrecreation. The new boarding house offers accommodationof hotel standard. Heathrow and Gatwick airports are 45 • Classes encourage creativity, collaboration, problem-minutes away. solving, critical thinking and development of entrepreneurial skillsThe outstanding sporting facilities include football pitches, 6all-weather tennis courts, an Olympic-sized athletics track, • Large, safe, modern campus allows for learning to takedance studio, impressive indoor 25m 6-lane swimming pool place out-and-about (e.g. pond dipping, kite-building,and first-rate sports hall and a modern gym. There is a film-making)flagship 500-seat theatre, drama studio, music rooms, an artstudio, Interactive Learning Centre and IT suites. Meals are GLOBAL YOUtaken in the spacious, modern dining hall. ACTIVITY PROGRAMME • Full and varied afternoon and evening activity programme • 2 excursions each week e.g. London (museums and galleries, guided walking tours, London-by-night, West End musical), Oxford (punting, college visit), Bristol (Banksy tour, dockside), Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, theme park • A wide range of activities are offered each week on Cobham’s amazing campus! Choose from sports, art and design activities, team games and weekly campus challenges.Premium ensuite study bedroomACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• The outstanding, newly-built boarding house is exceptional. All single and twin ‘premium’ study bedrooms have ensuite facilities• Spacious and light common areas with large screen televisions/DVD; ideal for relaxed house evenings• Safe campus with security gate and 24hr guard Portrait painting• Close supervision by our resident staff• Full board. WiFi available (at specific times). PLUS: Lots of opportunities to speak English with our English Student Hosts!Make English FriendsQ Free airport transfers from Heathrow International student with English Student Hosts16 Discovery Summer 2018
Global Young Leaders Close to London, Cobham offers an innovative programme to prepare you for your future education. RESIDENTIAL(2 or 4 weeks) HAM 25m competition-class swimming pool programme? • Mentoring: a weekly 1:1 session enables you to discuss and review your individual targets • Exciting activities help you build confidence in new skills and encourage teamwork (e.g. survival skills, nature treasure hunt, megastructures) • ACS Cobham’s location, so close to London, offers you the chance of a weekly visit to explore London’s many fascinating attractions.U NG LEADERSTEACHING PROGRAMME Presentation skills STEM classThis blended programme runs over two weeks (average 22.5hours per week). Classes are divided into English classes,Strands (see below) and Enrichment Workshops. You aretested on arrival and streamed into Group A or Group Baccording to nationality and language level. Maximum classsize: 15 international students. ENGLISH CLASSES • Focus on conversational and core English skills. Develop technical accuracy and enhance fluency through a range of lively, interactive activities (e.g. create your own podcast, hot seat debates) • Study skills sessions (e.g. note-taking and active listening, evaluating sources, interpreting data) support future educational pathways (e.g. entry to IB programmes) • Weekly ‘Enrichment Workshops’ complement other classes (e.g. Coding with Scratch, Skills Olympics, British Culture) • By performing and presenting in front of the whole school you will develop confidence and gain invaluable practice in presentation skills.STRANDS develop entrepreneurial, technical and creative Supportive learning environmentskills through three key areas:YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR STEM CREATIVE ARTSLearn how to be an effective (Science, Technology, Discover your creativity through theleader! Explore ideas, solve Engineering and Maths) arts. Develop your confidence,problems and develop public diction and perfect your analyticalspeaking skills. Collaborative Focus on practical STEM subjects skills through collaborative, funactivities include (e.g. Model UN, through lively sessions (e.g. activities (e.g. 2-minutepublic speaking, product forensic science, 3D modelling, GPS Shakespeare, portrait painting,development). tracking systems). You will be Radio Cobham, British play reading). amazed how theory comes to life in these interactive sessions! Discovery Summer 2018 17
Winchester 14 -17 years 22.5 hours RESIDENTIAL Winchester College campusLevels: upper intermediate to proficiency A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 16 July - 6 AugustWINCHESTER AND THE COLLEGE WINCHESTERWinchester College lies just outside the historic walls of Why choose thisWinchester. Founded in 1382, it is one of Britain's leadingacademic independent schools. The founder went on to set • 22.5 hours’ tuition per week divided into Majors, Minors,up New College, Oxford. The historic buildings offer a Academic Workshops and end-of-week presentationtranquil environment in private and secluded grounds. • Maximum class size: 16 international studentsWinchester is 100km south west of London and 1.5 hours by • Select a Major and a Minor each week (see table) taughtroad from London Heathrow and Gatwick. by specialist tutors. To gain maximum benefit from theFacilities include the 14th century oak-panelled College Hall, programme, we recommend students have at least ana theatre, a sports centre with 25m 6-lane swimming pool upper intermediate level of English (B2)and sports hall, playing fields, cricket pitches, tennis and • Whatever subjects you choose – our innovative teachingsquash courts. team ensure you improve your English through research, collaboration and debateLessons take place on campus or at a nearby school in the • Mentoring: advice available on university pathways fromCathedral Close, a five-minute walk away. our experienced team PRE-UNI ACTIVITY PROGRAMME Excursions: 2 excursions per week e.g. London (West End musical, Westminster tour, Globe theatre tour, London museums and galleries), Bristol (Banksy tour, dockside), Oxford (design factory visit, guided walking tour, punting), outdoor adventure park. Afternoon Activities: A range of afternoon activities include sports (e.g. football, tennis, swimming), creative arts (e.g. pointillism, art installation, jazz/swing dance, rap), team challenges (e.g. business case studies, survival skills, charity committee). Evening Activities: Talent show, ceilidh, casino night, Sherlock Holmes mystery night, BBQ and weekly discos at the University of Winchester are some of the exciting evening activities on offer. Q Free airport transfers from HeathrowACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Spacious, comfortable bedrooms with 1 - 8 beds and shared bathrooms. As Winchester is an historic, traditional boys' school, do not expect 5-star accommodation!• Close supervision by our resident staff• Meals are taken in the historic 14th century College Hall• Full board. WiFi available (at specific times). PLUS: Lots of opportunities to speak English with our English Student Hosts!Make English Friends18 Discovery Summer 2018
Pre -University High Level A challenging programme to help you prepare for future university and career choices. RESIDENTIAL(1, 2 or 3 weeks) COLLEGE 14th century College Hall Minorsprogramme? Majors • Creative Writing/ Journalism • By developing critical thinking, decision-making and • Business Studies and communication skills, you will become a more Economics • Debating confident leader • Digital Photography • Drama • Leadership Skills • Weekly Academic Workshops offer additional learning • Film-Making • Philosophy opportunities on a range of topics e.g. British history and • IELTS Preparation: 16-27 • Speaking Exam culture, complex problem-solving, presentation skills July (IELTS exam offered at Preparation • Guest lecturers invited to talk on stimulating topic areas (IELTS, FCE) e.g. global politics, art and architecture extra cost, subject to availability) • Winchester is an interesting, historic city and used as a • Interactive Exam Skills natural extension of the classroom. Responsible students (FCE, TOEFL, IELTS) may go out in small groups on some afternoons to explore and enjoy the lively shops and cafes. • International Relations/ Model UNVERSITY Full details at www.discoverysummer.co.uk/winchester Subjects may vary week by week.Academic achievement awards“'I came back because last year was so good and I wanted to repeat the experience. I took my IELTS exam yesterday and hope to have scored well. There was a really good mix of nationalities and I've made new friends from Italy and Turkey. I knew the English Student Hosts from last year. It was great to be with them again!” Javier, Spain Model UN Discovery Summer 2018 19
Family London Our popular London day courses are designed for families visiting London. Some parents choose to study (Collingham only), others choose not to study but to enjoy free time to explore London. As our Collingham and Queen’s Gate teaching centres and Marymount coach drop-off point are only a short walk away from each other, it is possible for family members of different ages to be studying in different centres. Kensington High St Kensington Gardens Walking distance: Collingham - MarymountHigh Street Kensington Discovery Summer Kensington Gore drop-off: 5 mins Head Office Royal Albert Hall Marymount drop-off - Grenville Pl Queen’s Gate: 7 minsMarymount Coach Queen’s Gate Exhibition Rdpick-up & drop-off Gloucester Rd (shaded area)Cromwell Rd KENSINGTON Holiday InnKensington Forum Gloucester Gloucester Rd Hotel Road Ashburn PlAshwood Mews Courtfield Rd Science MuseumCourtfield Gdns London Natural History Victoria Harrington Gdns Queen’s Gate Museum & Albert Museum Cromwell Rd Thurloe Pl Cromwell Rd Gloucester RoadW Cromwell Rd Queen’s Gate Earls Court Rd Marymount Coach Gloucester Rd South Kensington London pick-up & drop-off Collingham SOUTH KENSINGTON Rd Collingham Gdns Fulham Earls CourtWarwick EARLS COURT Old Brompton Rd Rd Task Based Learning Collingham and Queen’s Gate (Juniors + Teens)Through Task Based Learning you learn by creating, making, collaborating and discussing.It’s a fun way to learn new vocabulary and grammar while improving your reading,writing, listening and, most importantly, your speaking skills.• On Monday morning you’ll be given an oral grading test • On Fridays your parents are invited to the and placed in class where you begin your project presentations. You’ll gain confidence, develop presentation skills and share your learning with your family• Museum visits, where you’ll research your project, take place on Tuesdays or Wednesdays • Your progress is reviewed each week. The following week you will learn new vocabulary with a different themed project.• You’ll be working in small, multinational groupsProjects may include: Project ContentStudy visit Royal PortraitsV&A Museum Learn about England’s famous Kings and Queens and create a living portrait.Natural History Museum Vicious Volcanoes Create your own erupting volcano and learn about the causes and effects of natural disasters.Science Museum Moon Landing Research life on the International Space Station. Interview classmates and recruit a new crew member for the next space mission.ACCOMMODATIONMost junior students live with their family whilst in London, who accompany them to and from the school. A list of hotels andapartments recommended by our clients is available on our website. www.discoverysummer.co.uk/accommodation20 Discovery Summer 2018
London - Collingham 15 NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES hours Monday - Friday DAY COURSES 25 June - 10 August (1 - 7 weeks)COLLINGHAM - Kensington Adults: 18 + years HALF DAYOur Family Programme is held in an impressive building on Levels: beginners to advancedsix floors, 5 minutes’ walk from Gloucester Road and Earl’sCourt Underground Stations. It is in a safe residential area. A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2Parents who are not studying with us bring their children inthe morning and collect them after class. • 15 hours’ per week (09:00 -12:30h or 13:30 -17:00h) Monday to FridayAdults and children are taught in separate classes. Writtenplacement tests are carried out online before arrival. An • Maximum class size: 10 studentsend-of-course report, Discovery Summer certificate and classphoto are presented when you leave. • A needs analysis is carried out before the course Individual Tuition • Classes are lively and fun whilst covering grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation. 1:1 classes are offered, subject to availability. Minimum 1 There is an emphasis on spoken communication and a hour, max 3 hours per day. Tailor-made classes cover general focus on real world day-to-day topics English, business English, exam preparation etc. as required. • Relax in our café at break-times with other international students • WiFi available • NEW - Optional weekly afternoon family event (at small extra cost). Juniors + Teens: 5 -17 years HALF DAY“In 2 days, I’ve learned more than in 3 years in Italy.” Levels: beginner* to advanced Biancamaria, Italy *Beginners classes not available to A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 those over 10 years old • 15 hours’ per week (09:00 -12:30h or 13:30 -17:00h) Monday to Friday • Maximum class size: 12 students • Classes are task-based (see p.20) • A highlight of the week is the study visit with your teacher to one of the Kensington museums (Science, Natural History, V&A), a 20-25 minute walk away • 5-6 year olds are only accepted if their parent/guardian is studying with us or stays at the College until their child is settled. They do not visit the museums; instead they’ll be learning English through fun activities on site • A little homework is set each day. Teens: 13-17 years FULL DAY • Teens have the option to take part in a full day programme 09:00-17:00h which includes English classes in the morning, afternoon activities and excursions. • EXPLORE LONDON: On three afternoons per week you’ll explore London with your teacher to visit famous sights and hidden historical landmarks e.g. The Shard, guided tour of the Houses of Parliament, National Portrait Gallery • On two afternoons per week you’ll enjoy activities on site e.g. art & design, researching hidden London and creating an historic London timeline • You bring a packed lunch/drink every day and a Zone 1 Travel/Oyster Card.Collingham Teens explore Westminster Discovery Summer 2018 21
London - Queen’s Gate 15 NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES hours Monday - Friday + FULL DAY activities Juniors: 2 July - 10 August (1 - 6 weeks)QUEEN’S GATE - Kensington Juniors: 7-13 years FULL DAYThe course takes place at Baden Powell House (corner of Levels: beginner* to advancedQueen’s Gate and Cromwell Road), just 5 minutes’ walkfrom Gloucester Road and South Kensington Underground *Beginners classes not available to A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2stations. The air-conditioned building has spaciousclassrooms and a safe, outdoor roof terrace. Parents bring those over 10 years oldtheir children in the morning and collect them after class. • 09:00-17:00h Monday – Friday Baden Powell House • 15 hours’ tuition per week • Maximum class size: 14 students • Written placement tests are carried out online before arrival • Classes are task-based (see p.20) • A highlight of the week is the study visit with your teacher to one of the Kensington museums (Science, Natural History, V&A), a short walk away • Lunch is included in the fees (e.g. sandwich, fruit, yoghurt, cereal bar, drink) • Afternoon activities, led in English, include arts & crafts, musical drama, games on the terrace, team-building activities, traditional sports day in Kensington Gardens (10 minutes’ walk away) • A little homework is set each day • An end-of-course report, Discovery Summer certificate and class photo are presented when you leave. “It is my first time at Discovery Summer. The Science Museum was amazing - I saw so many rockets. I want to come again next year.” Alara, TurkeySports in Kensington Gardens ‘Learning by doing’ in the Science Museum Discovery Summer 2018 22
London - Marymount 20 NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES hours Monday - Friday + FULL DAY activities 2 July - 3 Aug (1 - 5 weeks)MARYMOUNT - Kensington pick-up/drop-off Juniors: 8 - 13 years FULL DAYThis programme takes place at Marymount International Levels: beginner to proficiencySchool in Kingston-upon-Thames where we also run aresidential programme. A private coach, accompanied by A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2our staff, collects children from a pick-up/drop-off pointnear Gloucester Road Underground Station, Kensington and • Monday to Friday. Coach leaves drop-off point promptlytakes them to the school. The journey takes just over 30 at 08:30h and returns by 18:00hminutes, depending on traffic. • 20 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills,The campus is located on a private residential estate and is English Workshops and end-of-week presentationideal for young learners. It is safe, compact and has manygreat facilities, all set in beautiful landscaped lawns and • English Workshops e.g. British Fashion, Superhero Comics,gardens. Classrooms are modern and well equipped. Good Survival Skills, Spies and Detectivesuse is made of the IT facilities in the school library. Themulti-purpose sports hall caters for a wide variety of indoor • FabLab - Learn Lego Robotics, design/build your own Legosports, including basketball, volleyball and badminton. cars, create a video game using ScratchOutdoors, there is a 5-a-side football pitch, a tennis courtand lawns for other games. There is a FabLab, an art studio • The Trinity Exam is offered on 13 and 27 July. It isas well as a spacious auditorium where end-of-week optional, but highly recommended (see p.6)presentations take place. • Maximum class size: 12 international students • High-level classes offered High Level • Full cooked lunch included • Afternoon activities, led in English, include sports, arts & crafts, drama • Wednesday afternoon excursion to e.g. Natural History Museum, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace • On Friday afternoons parents are invited to attend the end-of-week English Workshop presentations. PLUS: English Student Hosts join the programme as soon as school holidays begin - usually mid-July. Make English Friends23 Discovery Summer 2018
Discovery Summer, 33 Kensington High Street, London W8 5EA T +44 20 7937 1199, F +44 20 7937 3344 [email protected] www.discoverysummer.co.uk Managing Director: Jane Merrick © Discovery Summer - 2018 All information correct at time of printing Designed by David Davies
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