Discovery Summer Brochure 2019

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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 2019

Our range of programmesOur 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 years English & Multi-Activity 8-17 yearsSmall centres ideal for Marymount page 10 Extensive campuses withfirst time away from Woldingham page 11 first-rate facilities forhome study and recreation for Radley page 12-13 more confident students Shrewsbury page 14Intensive programmes Sports & Tech Academy 11-16 yearsfor those passionateabout sports, dance Shrewsbury page 15or tech Global Young Leaders 12-16 years Challenging and innovative programme ACS Cobham pages 16-17 to engage inspiring young leadersMore advanced learners Pre-University 14-17 yearsbroaden horizons to pages 18-19prepare for future Winchestercareer choices D AY C O U R S E S Adults 18+, Juniors 5 -17 years Family London page 20 Ideal for families visiting London. Half or full day Collingham page 21 options. Queen’s Gate page 22 Marymount page 23 5% Family Discounts Accreditation UK - guarantee of qualitydiscount If two or more members We are regularly inspected by the British Council which guarantees of one family book the quality of our teaching, administration, premises, resources, together we offer a 5% accommodation and welfare. In our July 2018 report we are proud discount on each booking. to have been awarded 14 strengths out of a possible 15. Discovery Summer 2019 3

Why choose Discovery Summer? Top quality programmes since 2002. We hope you’ll join the Discovery family this summer. RESIDENTIALHHH A new At least Nearly HH experience every year 1 staff member for 30% Great locations every 4 students of our students return each summerEnglish Student Hosts Experience British Experienced, Visit England’s Culture professional famous landmarks 1:10 and 2 excursions per caring staff weeklive and study with youIntensive Choice of varied Dedicated English activities - Head Office teammaximum afternoon and Top UK schools - to advise and progress evening outstanding help you facilities % Our international family More opportunities for learning and making new friendships French Polish Spanish Hong Kong Russian Turkish66 nationalities in 2018 German Chinese Japanese English Student Hosts Italian Limits on each language group4 Discovery Summer 2019

Make English friends Resident ‘English Student Hosts’ are a special feature of our residential centres. Spot them in their blue shirts. Make English Friends English children of your age will be living amongst you - sleeping 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. A day at Discovery Summer with English Student Hosts...A warm welcome Support and encouragementTrinity Exam preparation Animated discussionReady for activities Sharing British culture Before bedtime Discovery Summer 2019 5

RESIDENTIAL COURSESLearning EnglishOur intensive programmes maximise every opportunity for improving your English. Through active classes, team-work and a range of engaging topics, you’ll develop accuracy, fluency and, mostimportantly, confidence in spoken English. Multinational classes encourage natural communication in English – and what better way to be learning than amongst your English friends!ENGLISH & MULTI-ACTIVITY ENGLISH SKILLS CLASSES EXAMS (Optional and at extra cost)PROGRAMME • Topic-based classes (e.g. British Trinity Graded Exam in Spoken EnglishOur most popular programme offered (GESE) - optional (£95).at four residential centres combines culture, future societies, film &intensive English classes with a wide music) help develop core skills (e.g. This oral exam has 12 levels (N.B. Duerange of activities which vary day to day. in using grammar, reading, writing, to the complex topics involved examsThe teaching programme is split between listening, and building confidence - at level 8 and above may not beEnglish Skills and English Workshops. with emphasis on spoken English). suitable for very young learners). Your Director of Studies will decide whichDynamic teaching • Lessons are designed to challenge level you will take. Exams take place subject to demand.Interactive learning and inspire. Our syllabus is based on Trinity GESE/CEFR (Common We recommend you take this exam toPlacement Testing European Framework of Reference), make you more confident in using and our creative team bring it to specific language and to gain anIf you’re unsure of your level, our life! internationally-recognised certificate.online level check will help you choosethe best Discovery option for you. • Our maximum class size is 12* Preparation classes are given for oneOn arrival, you will be given a written week before the exam. This may be inand oral test and placed into an English international students. place of either English Skills or EnglishSkills class appropriate for your age Workshop classes. With the support andand level. * In exceptional cases, in order to place encouragement of English Student HostsThis ensures maximum progress whilst students at their correct level, maximum class our students achieve impressive results!encouraging additional interaction size may be exceeded.with new students. IELTS (International English Language + Testing System)When you leave ENGLISH WORKSHOPS Winchester only: IELTS exam - optional,Share your experience with friends and subject to availability (approx. £165).family! Take home: • Learn and develop by researching, Please contact us for more details.• Your academic folder with diary discussing, collaborating and• Examples of your work creating. In these fun, task-based• Academic report sessions you will explore new topic• Discovery certificate and course photo. areas and build confidence in important life skills (e.g. problem6 Discovery Summer 2019 solving, critical thinking, teamwork). • Workshop topics vary week to week. Choose a workshop that most interests you e.g. British culture, pop art, drama, stop-motion animation, game design. • At the end of every week each class presents its achievements in front of the whole school - invaluable practice in developing confidence and presentation skills. Level equivalents Trinity 2 CEFR 3,4 A1 = Beginner 5,6 A2 = Elementary 7,8,9 B1 = Intermediate B2 = Upper 10,11 12 Intermediate C1 = Advanced C2 = Proficiency For further details see: www.discoverysummer.co.uk/learningenglish

Student wellbeingYour safety, security and happiness is our priorityWELFAREComing to England is an excitingadventure. To get the most from yourstay you need to feel safe, secure andhappy.Each centre has dedicated, trainedhouse parents/welfare staff. They willbe there to welcome you, answer anyquestions and make you feel at home.They are available for you 24 hours aday to administer any medication, lookafter you if you are sick and generallycare for your wellbeing.We also have designated First Aidersand/or visiting nurses. There is easyaccess to nearby health centres/hospitals.There is a 24-hour emergency phone for Staff / student AIRPORT TRANSFERSparents and students to call if necessary. ratio at least 1:4 We offer a professional and friendlyACCOMMODATION overall ‘Meet and Greet’ service.AND FOOD Once you have collected your luggageBoys and girls are accommodated you will come out of the Customs Hallseparately. We normally place you in a and see one of our airport represent-bedroom with students from other atives holding a Discovery Summercountries. Where we offer single sign with your name. Coaches/taxisrooms, we mix nationalities in leave at regular intervals to take youcorridors. There is a personal laundry to your centre.service once or twice a week. Our staffalso live in the boarding houses. On departure, we check you in for your flight and see you through toWe provide a healthy range of food departures.that includes typical English meals andinternational food. Airport transfers by coach or taxi are included in the fees on published OUR STAFF arrival and departure dates for flights scheduled to arrive/depart between 09.00 and 15.00 hours from / to specific airports (see fees sheet for details). Special private transfers (at extra cost) can be arranged at any other time and from any other airport. We recommend you book your flights as early as possible.MAKING NEW FRIENDS • Our teachers are all appropriatelyThe Discovery Summer experience is qualified and ensure classes are livelyabout maximising opportunities for and interactive. They incorporate theirmaking friends and improving your many skills and interests into yourEnglish. This is why we limit the time you lessons (e.g. drama, music, tech)can spend on your mobile phone/WiFi. • Over 60% of our staff return eachWe mix nationalities throughout theday to give you more opportunities to yeardevelop real friendships. • New staff are carefully selected and given additional training to ensure the highest level of professionalism and support. Discovery Summer 2019 7

RESIDENTIAL COURSES Activities and sportsMULTI-ACTIVITIES SPORTS ARTS & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES • app codingYou’ll be amazed at the range of • aerobics • Quidditch • arts and craftsactivities, sports and entertainments we • athletics • Real Tennis • bakingoffer! Some are challenging, some teach • badminton • squash • digital photographyyou new skills, some are simply fun. • basketball • swimming • drama games • chess • table tennis • film-makingMulti-activities include sports, arts and • dance • tag rugby • henna hand paintingcreative activities and vary centre to • dodgeball • tennis • stop-motion animationcentre every day. • fitness • ultimate frisbee • fives • unihoc EVENING ACTIVITIESMost evening activities involve all the • football • volleyballstudents. Here are just some of the • lacrosse • water polofantastic multi- and evening activities • netball • yogaon offer:Football SPECIAL EVENTS • British garden fe^ teArts and crafts • discos • archery • film evenings • bodyzorbing • geocaching (GPS treasure hunt) • ceilidhs (traditional dancing) • murder mysteries • circus skills • student performances • carnival dance workshop • survival skills • carnival drumming workshop • talent shows • pool party • team challenges • traditional British games SAMPLE ENGLISH & MULTI-ACTIVITY PROGRAMME (22.5 hours tuition per week)Week 2 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 08.00 08.45 English Skills Breakfast 09.00 10.30 English Skills Morning Meeting 11.00 Choice of English Skills English Skills English Skills English Skills English Classes English Skillsuntil 12.30 activities or English Skills English Workshops Special Sports English Skills Break Full-day 12.45 excursion 14.00 Options English Skills to London 15.30 Excursion to Lunch e.g.London Eye, Lunch Oxford Westminster Choice of English Workshops e.g. guided activities or English Workshops sightseeing tour, walking tour, English Workshops Special Sports Covent Garden punting, shopping Options shopping Choice of activities Choice of English Workshop activities Presentations17.30 Chill Out Chill Out Chill Out18.30 Dinner19.30 BBQ Dinner Late Dinner21.30 Farewell Disco British garden Chill Out games Talent Show Team challenge Special event Film Nightonwards fe^ te e.g. Ceilidh (in houses) Bedtime (Times vary depending on age)8 Discovery Summer 2019

Excursions and British CultureEXCURSIONS BRITISH CULTUREIn 2019 we have an exciting range of When people think of Britainexcursions and study visits on offer! they may think of drinkingHave fun with your new friends at tea, eating fish and chips andtheme parks, West End musicals, zoos, being on time, but there isand famous London landmarks. Learn much more to learn! Throughout yourmore about British culture as you explore stay, you'll be experiencing authentichistoric cities, famous university colleges, British culture every day – in your Englishcastles, museums, galleries, contemporary Skills classes (British Etiquette), Englishlandmarks and more! All tickets /entrance Workshops (Kings & Queens), at afees are included. traditional English tea party, in evening activities (British summer fe^ te) orBefore excursions you’ll research your researching British history beforedestinations in class. Small tasks excursions to famous landmarksmay be set whilst you’re out and (Warwick Castle).about (e.g. a photographicscavenger hunt) to help you get Being amongst your new British friends,the most out of your trips. our English Student Hosts, you’ll be finding out about popular British culture - our music, colloquial slang and how we do things. You’ll be amazed how much you'll learn, on campus and as you explore our country! Punting Thorpe Park Tower Bridge SPECIAL SPORTS OPTIONSThese provide a great opportunity for Horse-riding: Tennis: FencingN: EW!you to practise and develop yourfavourite sports. £130 per week: £90 per week: £90 per week: (Woldingham)• Offered at extra cost, subject to (Radley, (Radley) £160 per week: Woldingham, - on site. availability, on two afternoons a week (Marymount) Marymount) A sport that is based on - all levels. The riding - all levels. All the basic skill, not strength!• Only one option can be booked each stables have good facilities skills are coached and All the basic skills are for indoor/outdoor training. practice matches taught and kit is week Protective hats and boots arranged. provided. are supplied.• Group sessions, led by professionaly Discovery Summer 2019 9 qualified coaches• Transportation costs, where necessary, are included• Suitable for all levels• Please advise us of your level at time of booking as there may be restrictions on the numbers we can accept at beginner/advanced levels.

English & Multi-Activity Marymount 8 -13 years 20 RESIDENTIAL hoursSmall centre - ideal for first time away.Levels: beginner to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 29 June - 3 Aug (1, 2 or 3 weeks)Marymount International School, a small safe centre, is TEACHING PROGRAMMElocated on a private estate just 18km from central London.The campus is ideal for young children. It is safe, compact • 20 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills, Englishand has many excellent facilities, set in beautiful landscaped Workshops and end-of-week presentationlawns and gardens. Heathrow and Gatwick airports underan hour away. • English Workshops e.g. British fairy tales, FabLab, Music Performance, Life in Space, Pop ArtNearby is the town of Kingston-upon-Thames, on the banksof the River Thames. Hampton Court Palace and Richmond • FabLab - Learn Lego robotics, design/build your own LegoPark, London’s largest royal park, are close by. cars, create a video game using ScratchClassrooms are modern and well-equipped. Good use is • The Trinity Exam is offered on 12 and 26 July. It is optional,made of the IT facilities in the school library. but recommended (see p.6)The multi-purpose sports hall caters for a wide variety of • Maximum class size: 12 international students.indoor sports, including basketball, volleyball andbadminton. Outdoors, there is 5-a-side football, a tennis ACTIVITY PROGRAMMEcourt and lawns for other games. The FabLab, art studioand spacious auditorium offer students maximum • Full and varied afternoon and evening programmeopportunities for creativity. • 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week e.g. London (London Eye, Thames river cruise), Chessington World of Adventures, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace, Legoland, Kensington Palace and Adventure Sports (e.g. team-building) • 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 Lots of opportunities to Make English Friends experience British culture and speak English with our English Student Hosts!LegolandACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Staff/student ratio 1:4 (often 1:3) 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 dining hall• Full board. WiFi available (at specific times)Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow and Gatwick10 Discovery Summer 2019 11

English & Multi-Activity Woldingham 8 -13 years 22.5 RESIDENTIAL hoursSmall centre - ideal for first time away. Woldingham aerial viewLevels: elementary to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 10 July-7 August (2 or 4 weeks)Woldingham School, a safe centre with extensive grounds, TEACHING & ACTIVITY PROGRAMMEis situated in a beautiful, secluded valley of 280 hectares inSurrey, near Oxted. It is only 25km from London and close • 22.5 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills,to the M25 motorway. Gatwick is 30 minutes away and English Workshops and end-of-week presentationHeathrow an hour away. Direct trains from London Victoria toWoldingham station take 35 minutes. • English Workshops e.g. Breakfast TV, Cooking, Portrait Photography, Strange Science, YoutubersWoldingham has extensive, landscaped grounds and offerssome excellent facilities: an arts centre, a home economics • The Trinity Exam is offered on 23 July. It is optional, butclassroom for cooking, an impressive auditorium for recommended (see p.6)occasional film nights, an indoor sports centre, indoorswimming pool and tennis dome, an adventure playground, • Maximum class size: 12 international studentstennis courts, football pitch and astroturf. • Full and varied afternoon and evening programmeWithin Marden House we have our classrooms, IT suite, newdining hall, common room and all dormitory accommodation. • 2 excursions per week e.g. London (e.g. Thames river cruise, museums), Chessington World of Adventures, Kew Gardens, Leeds Castle, Warner Bros Studios (Harry Potter) • Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost).ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• Attractive, spacious, 2-4 bedded rooms of a high standard Lots of opportunities to in Marden House. Adjacent is Berwick House with newly- experience British culture refurbished single study bedrooms and speak English with our English Student Hosts!• Staff/student ratio 1:4 (often 1:3) ensuring a high level of Make English Friends care and very close supervision• Comfortable common rooms for relaxation• Full board. WiFi available (at specific times)Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow and Gatwick Baking scones for traditional English tea partyLeeds Castle Discovery Summer 2019 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 10 July - 14 AugustJUNIOR PROGRAMME RADLEY COLLEGE• Staff/student ratio 1:4 (often 1:3) - dedicated staff offer Radley College, one of Britain’s leading independent high supervision levels both in residences and on excursions schools, was founded in 1847. It is situated in Radley village, 8km south of Oxford, 3km north of Abingdon and• Clock Tower Court: impressive building with classrooms and just over an hour by road or rail from London. recreation area - ideal for collaborative study and The nearest airport is London Heathrow. relaxation. The campus, set in 325 hectares of parkland, is welcoming and completely self-contained. The facilities for study and recreation are outstanding. 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 an impressive drama theatre and large IT suites. All meals are taken in the historic, oak-panelled dining hall. Lots of opportunities to Make English Friends experience British culture and 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 2019

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 TEACHING PROGRAMME • Staff/student ratio 1:4 - students have more freedom whilst on campus • Teens and Juniors are taught separately • Extensive campus ideal for learning to take place out- • Stimulating classes for higher levels encourage and-about. independent thinking, opinion forming and develop public speaking skills Presentation skills • 22.5 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentation • Exciting range of English Workshops e.g. British Humour, Castle Constructors, Digital Photography, Maths Warriors, Game Design, Music Video and more! • The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered on 23, 30 July and 6,13 August. It is optional, but recommended (see p.6) • Maximum class size: 12 international students. ACTIVITY PROGRAMME Fencing• 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 (Thames river cruise, museums, West End musical), Bristol (Science Centre or SS Great Britain), Birmingham (Sea Life, Science Centre), Oxford (guided tour, punting), Thorpe Park, Warner Bros Studios (Harry Potter), Warwick Castle• Special Sports Options - Tennis and Fencing (at extra cost). “Looking forward to welcoming you in 2019!” Gary, Centre Manager Free airport transfers from HeathrowQ(Teens and Juniors) Young leaders in the making A student’s 10th year at Discovery Summer! SENIOR TEENS • Our active student council offers leadership opportunities through collaboration and decision-making • Special weekly events for 16 + years (optional) include late evening programme (e.g. karaoke, movies and extra accompanied Oxford visit). Discovery Summer 2019 13

English & Multi-Activity Shrewsbury 11 -16 years 21 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 3 July - 31 July *Under 14 years onlyTEACHING PROGRAMME• 21 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentation• English Workshops e.g. British Quiz, Darwin’s World, Debate, Robot Design, Recycled Art• ‘Active English’ takes you out of the classroom and teaches you new skills e.g. explore British History in Shrewsbury town, discuss British humour with local residents• The Trinity Exam is offered on 16 and 30 July. It is optional, but recommended (see p.6).Snowdonia (© APCE/SNPA) 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 of Shrewsbury.Manchester and Birmingham airports are approximately • Some girls’ rooms have ensuite facilities1.5 hours by road; London Heathrow 3-4 hours. • Common rooms with e.g. TV, DVD, pool, table tennisIt has a very fine campus with both traditional andmodern buildings. Facilities for study and recreation • Close supervision by our resident staffinclude IT suites, a music school and large recreationspace. The school’s impressive sporting facilities include • Full board. WiFi available (at specific times)numerous football pitches, an astroturf, tennis, squashand fives courts, an indoor sports hall and a 25m 6-lane ACTIVITY PROGRAMMEswimming pool. • Challenging activities related to team-building and Lots of opportunities to Make English Friends leadership skills, designed to develop confidence, experience British culture decision-making and communication skills and speak English with our English Student Hosts! • 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week e.g. Birmingham (Sea Life, Science Centre), Chester,Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow, Birmingham Drayton Manor Theme Park, Liverpool (Beatles museum, and Manchester World museum), Manchester (Science & Industry Museum, Trafford Centre) • Weekly house nights offer you the chance to relax with your new friends or take part in conversation clubs. SHREWSBURY SCHOOL (both courses)14 Discovery Summer 2019

Sports & Tech Academy + English Shrewsbury 11 -16 years 15 RESIDENTIAL 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 • 12-15 hours of intensive sports coaching, dance or tech classes on four or five mornings each weekEach week you select one of the choices below. All sportscoaching is designed to improve skills, confidence, personal • 15 hours of English lessons per week including Englishfitness and performance level. For more details and profiles Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentationof our experienced coaches/trainers visit: • English classes: maximum 12 international studentswww.discoverysummer.co.uk/sportsacademy • The Trinity Exam is offered on 16 and 30 July. It is optional, but recommended (see p.6). SPORTS ACADEMY + DANCE (all levels) TECH ACADEMYTennis: 15 hours - on site. Our coaches work with small Coding with Raspberry Pi: 15 hours - Raspberry Pigroups on all aspects of the game - tactical, technical (with enables you to explore coding in a fun and practical way.video analysis), physical and mental. Tournament day at You will develop problem-solving and critical thinkingend of each week. skills whilst learning important new programming skills e.g. Linux shell commands, the Python programmingGolf: 15 hours - off site. Run at Shropshire's finest golf language, creating algorithms, testing programmes for mistakes.course by a highly experienced professional. All aspects ofthe game are taught on the covered driving range, the No prior knowledge of coding is required. The Pythonpitching/putting greens and on the 3, 9 and 18-hole language is great for both beginners and advancedcourses. Suitable for both beginners and experienced programmers. It is versatile and rapidly growing inplayers. popularity. Projects may include:Horse-riding: 12 hours - off site. A challenging • Build and programme a robotic armprogramme for riders of all abilities. All aspects of horse • Create a ‘Rube Goldberg’ machine and programmemanagement are covered. You will gain confidence in the Raspberry Pi to control ithandling your horse in a variety of situations e.g. hacking,jumping, dressage and cross-country. On Saturdays we offer • Create a voice controlled personal assistant. Writee.g. team-building challenges, survival skills on site. algorithms to control your own robot that can switch on radios and talk to other machinesAdventure Sports: 12 hours - off site. Try different • Create computer art, word games and more activities each morning e.g. mountain boarding, complex programmes using code. Segway riding, abseiling and high ropes, archery, clay pigeon shooting, zip wire and rock climbing. On Most students work in pairs maximising opportunities for Saturdays we offer e.g. team-building challenges, collaboration, analytical thinking and problem-solving. survival skills on site.Dance: 15 hours - on site. Led by trained danceprofessionals sessions include musical theatre, salsa, hiphop, 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 2019 15

ACS Cobham 12 -16 years 22.5 29 June - 27 July RESIDENTIAL hoursLevels: intermediate to advanced ACS Cobham aerial view A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2ACS COBHAM ACS COBHAMACS Cobham is located on a private estate, 24km from Why choose this programme?central London, surrounded by beautiful countryside, whileclose to all the attractions of London. This impressive • This blended programme of English, STEM, Younginternational school sits within a secure 50-hectare campus Entrepreneur and Presentation Skills/Debatewith excellent facilities for study, creative activities and encourages leadership and collaborative problem-recreation. The boarding houses offer accommodation of solving - essential skills for success in the 21st centuryhotel standard. Heathrow and Gatwick airports are 45minutes away. • Wide range of additional activities (Discovery Extra) broadens your horizonsThe outstanding sporting facilities include an impressiveindoor 25m 6-lane swimming pool, a first-rate sports hall, a • Staff mentors help you identify your goals to meetdance studio, a modern gym, an Olympic-sized athletics personal targetstrack, football pitches and 6 all-weather tennis courts. Thereis also a state-of the-art 500-seat theatre, drama and art • Large, modern campus with hotel standard en suitestudio and IT suites. accommodation and outstanding facilities • Close to London - experience the best of Britain! GLOBAL YOUNG LEADERS ACTIVITY PROGRAMME • 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 • 2 excursions each week e.g. London (Thames river cruise, West End musical), Hampton Court Palace, Kew Gardens, Oxford (guided walking tour, museums, punting), Thorpe Park, Winchester (Science Centre), Warner Bros Studios (Harry Potter).ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION• The outstanding, newly-built/refurbished boarding houses are exceptional. All single and twin ‘premium’ study bedrooms have en suite facilities• Spacious and light common areas; ideal for relaxed house evenings• Safe campus with security gate and 24hr guard• Close supervision by our resident staff 25m competition-class swimming pool• Full board. WiFi available (at specific times). Lots of opportunities to Make English Friends experience British culture and speak English with our English Student Hosts!Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow and Gatwick Premium en suite study bedroom16 Discovery Summer 2019

Global Young Leaders A challenging and innovative programme to engage aspiring young leaders. RESIDENTIAL(2 or 4 weeks) ACADEMIC PROGRAMME• This programme runs for 2 or 4 weeks (45 hours’ tuition per 2 weeks)• You will study all four subjects over 2 weeks to broaden your skill set and to develop your leadership potential• Maximum class size 15 international students• Classes are level-based. Students are split into groups to ensure a good nationality mix• Enrichment workshops e.g. code breaking enhance and complement the academic programme• Impressive campus used as an extension of the classroom e.g. pond dipping, stargazing, survival skills• Guest speakers (e.g. Science Demo Workshop) reinforce the importance of evidence-based thinking and decision-making. English Skills English Skills Young Entrepreneur• Improve core skills and • Develop an entrepreneurial technical accuracy mindset and learn the important steps to become a• Enhance fluency through confident young leader stimulating, collaborative sessions • Solve problems and devise creative solutions through the• All tasks stretch and introduction of business projects challenge Young EntrepreneursPresentation Skills/Debate STEM/Practical Science• Learn how to present before • Conduct basic experiments in a an audience - engage, inspire science laboratory - evaluate and persuade evidence, think logically and solve real-world problems• Explore a range of practical techniques and develop your • Collaborate on practical tasks. confidence Projects integrate science, technology, engineering and maths Discovery Extra STEM classThese options are included in the fees. They are run after class and vary day to day. Art & Design Mentoring Careers Fair British TraditionsInteractive Learning Zone Music & SongFitness & Wellbeing Team Building Yoga Discovery Summer 2019 17

Winchester 14 -17 years 22.5 hours RESIDENTIAL View towards Winchester College 15 July - 5 AugustLevels: upper intermediate to proficiency A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2WINCHESTER AND THE COLLEGE WINCHESTER COLLEGEWinchester College lies just outside the historic walls of Why choose this programme?Winchester. Founded in 1382, it is one of Britain's leadingacademic independent schools. The founder went on to set • Live and study in one of Europe’s most beautiful,up New College, Oxford. The historic buildings offer a historic cities. An ideal, peaceful location for learningtranquil environment in private and secluded grounds. • A challenging programme to prepare more advancedWinchester is 100km south west of London and 1.5 hours by students for future university and career choicesroad from London Heathrow and Gatwick. • Explore local historic landmarks (e.g. WinchesterFacilities include a theatre, an outdoor swimming pool, Cathedral, Wolvesey Castle) as part of your culturalplaying fields, cricket pitches and tennis courts. experienceMost lessons take place at the nearby Pilgrims’ School in the • Discuss university and career pathways with our staffCathedral Close, a five-minute walk away. mentors • Develop leadership skills through a range of after-class activities (e.g. student council, charity committee, leadership club) • Enhance your critical thinking skills • Deliver effective presentations, speaking in English with fluency and confidence. PRE-UNIVERSITY ACTIVITY PROGRAMME • A range of sports, art & design, music and team challenges encourage students to explore British culture, learn new skills and develop confidence • 2 excursions per week e.g. Bath (Fashion Museum, Roman Baths), Corfe Castle, London (architectural workshop, West End musical), Oxford (college visit, guided walking tour, punting), Thorpe Park.Students relaxing in grounds Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow and GatwickACCOMMODATION 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 traditional dining halls in house• Responsible students may go out in small groups on some afternoons to explore Winchester city centre• Full board. WiFi available (at specific times).Lots of opportunities to Make English Friendsexperience British cultureand speak English with ourEnglish Student Hosts!18 Discovery Summer 2019

Pre -University Prepare for future university and career choices. RESIDENTIAL(1, 2 or 3 weeks) ACADEMIC PROGRAMME• 22.5 hours’ tuition per week split between Majors Majors (13.5hrs), Minors (6hrs) and Workshops (3hrs) Economics and Business Drama• Maximum class size: 16 international students• Select one Major and one Minor per week • Understand Economic • Learn how to become• Specialist tutors bring complex subjects to life principles for everyday a disciplined stage• Weekly interactive lectures from guest speakers life, society and performer and gain• Workshops on e.g. British Culture, Logic & Problem successful business. enormous confidence. Solving, Presentation Skills. Film Making IELTS/Academic English • As part of a small • Develop exam strategies creative team, explore and techniques for and apply different achieving your highest techniques, skills and potential; focus on theories to create a improving your study short film. skills. (IELTS EXAM: see p.6). International Relations Practical ScienceGuest speaker: Leadership in C21st Film Making • Explore theories and • Work with a scienceDrama analyse case studies specialist to solve practical which illuminate the scientific problems either significance of independently or collab- International Relations oratively. Apply evidence- to understanding today’s based thinking to solve global issues. simple or complex everyday problems. + Minors Subjects may vary week to week. Creative Writing IELTS/FCE Listening & Speaking Cultural English Leadership Skills Debate Model UN Digital Photography Philosophy Further details: www.discoverysummer.co.uk/winchesterEconomics class Discovery Summer 2019 19

Family London DAY COURSESTeaching programme • Designed for families visiting London. Parents can study with us or• English classes for juniors, teens and enjoy free time adults, Monday to Friday • Family members of different ages• Written placement test carried out can study at different centres online in advance; oral testing on arrival at the school • A truly multi-national experience: 56 nationalities studied with us in• Juniors and teens present their work London in 2018! at the Friday presentations. Parents warmly invited to attend Optional activities• A little homework is set each day Weekly afternoon or evening family social event (at extra cost) e.g. dine in• End-of-course report, Discovery a local restaurant, play games in the Summer certificate and class photo park, take a Thames river cruise. are presented on departure.Collingham, Queen’s Gate and Marymount coach drop-off point only a short walk apart Kensington Palace Kensington High St Kensington Gardens Walking distance: Collingham - Marymount Discovery Summer Kensington Gore drop-off: 5 mins Head Office High Street Kensington Marymount drop-off - Queen’s Gate: 7 mins Royal Albert HallDesign Museum Marymount Coach Grenville Pl Queen’s Gate Exhibition Rd pick-up & drop-off Gloucester Rd (shaded area) Cromwell Rd Inn KENSINGTON Holiday Kensington Forum Gloucester Gloucester Rd Hotel Road Ashburn Pl Ashwood Mews Courtfield Rd Science Museum Courtfield 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 Court Warwick EARLS COURT Old Brompton Rd Rd Day courses: you arrange your own accommodation. www.discoverysummer.co.uk/accommodation20 Discovery Summer 2019

London - Collingham 15 DAY COURSES hours 24 June - 9 August (1 - 7 weeks)COLLINGHAM - Kensington Adults: 18 + years HALF DAYClasses are held in an impressive building on six floors, 5 Levels: beginners to advancedminutes’ walk from Gloucester Road and Earl’s CourtUnderground Stations. It is in a safe residential area. A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2Adults and juniors are taught in separate classes in the samebuilding. Parents can either study with us or enjoy free time. • 15 hours’ tuition per week (09:00 -12:30h or 13:30 -17:00h) Monday to Friday. Afternoon classes subject to demand Individual Tuition • Maximum class size: 10 students 1:1 classes are offered in the afternoons only, subject to availability. Min 1 hour, max 3 hours per day. • A needs analysis is carried out before the course • Classes are lively and fun whilst covering grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation. There is an emphasis on spoken communication and a focus on real world day-to-day topics • Relax in our café at break-time • Optional weekly afternoon or evening family social event (at extra cost) e.g. dine in local restaurants, games in the park, Thames River cruise Juniors + Teens: 5 -17 years HALF DAY Levels: beginner* to advanced *Beginners accepted from 5-10 A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 years only • 15 hours’ per week (09:00 -12:30h or 13:30 -17:00h) Monday to Friday • Maximum class size: 12 students • Task-based classes are lively and fun. There is an emphasis on improving spoken English whilst learning new grammar and vocabulary. Each Monday you begin a new project linked to the weekly museum visit. For examples see www.discoverysummer.co.uk/familylondon“In 2 days, I’ve learned more than in 3 years in Italy.” • A highlight of the week is the study visit with your teacher to one of the Kensington museums (Science, Natural Biancamaria, Italy History, V&A), Design Museum, Kensington Palace, 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 school until their child is settled. They do not go on study visits; instead they’ll be learning English through fun activities on site Teens: 13-17 years FULL DAY • Teens selecting a full day programme (09:00-17:00h) follow the half-day morning programme as above, plus afternoon activities and excursions • 3 afternoons per week: explore london with your teacher. Visits include e.g. Tower Bridge, guided tour of Houses of Parliament, Thames river cruise and more • 2 afternoons per week: activities on site e.g. art & design, team building, research and create an historic London timeline • Bring a packed lunch every day and a Zone 1 Travel/Oyster CardCollingham Teens explore Tower Bridge Discovery Summer 2019 21

London - Queen’s Gate 20 DAY COURSES hours + activities 1 July - 9 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 upper intermediateQueen’s Gate and Cromwell Road), just 5 minutes’ walkfrom Gloucester Road and South Kensington Underground *Beginners classes subject to A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2stations. The air-conditioned building has spacious availabilityclassrooms and a safe, outdoor roof terrace. • 09:00-17:00h Monday – FridayBaden Powell House • 20 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentation • English Workshops e.g. Animation, British Comics, Drama, Pop-Up Storybooks, Rocket Design and more! • Maximum class size: 14 students • 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 • Cold ‘picnic’ lunch included in the fees (e.g. sandwich, fruit, cereal bar, drink) • Afternoon activities, led in English, include arts & crafts, games on the terrace, team-building activities, traditional sports days in Kensington Gardens (10 minutes’ walk away) • On Friday afternoons parents are invited to attend the end-of-week English Workshop presentations “I have been to three other summer schools and this is definitely the best.” Hossein, IranSports in Kensington Gardens Study visit to Science Museum22 Discovery Summer 2019

London - Marymount 20 DAY COURSES hours + activities1 July - 2 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 advancedSchool 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, superherogardens. Classrooms are modern and well equipped. Good comics, 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 ownsports, including basketball, volleyball and badminton. Lego 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 12 and 26 July. It isand a spacious auditorium where end-of-week optional, but recommended (see p.6)presentations take place. • Maximum class size: 12 international students • Full cooked lunch included • Afternoon activities, led in English, include sports, arts & crafts, drama • Wednesday afternoon excursion to e.g. Kensington Palace, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace • On Friday afternoons parents are invited to attend the end-of-week presentations Lots of opportunities to Make English Friends experience British culture and speak English with our English Student Hosts! Discovery Summer 2019 23

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