Discovery Summer Brochure 2017

Great locations Uppingham 11 - 16 years S C O T L A N D Glasgow Edinburgh English + Multi-Activity Discovery Plus London Carlisle Juniors: 5 - 17 years Adults: 18 + years Shrewsbury 11 - 16 years Leeds Manchester Liverpool Q E N G L A N D DAY COURSES Nottingham Shrewsbury Family London Uppingham English + Multi-Activity Birmingham Welshpool Sports / Dance Academy + English Q Leicester Peterborough Ludlow Norwich Warwick Radley Stratford Cambridge 11 - 14, 14 -17 years W A L E S Oxford Radley London Cardiff Bristol Heathrow Q Bath Marymount Woldingham Winchester Q Dover Salisbury Gatwick Portsmouth Brighton English + Multi-Activity Bournemouth Winchester Marymount Woldingham 14 - 17 years 8 - 13 years 9 - 13 years DAY COURSES Pre-College Enrichment English + Multi-Activity English + Multi-Activity 2 Discovery Summer 2017

Make English friends Resident “English Student Hosts” are a special feature of our residential centres. They are our “ambassadors”- spot them in their blue shirts. English children of your age will be living amongst you - Many student hosts are friends sleeping in the same accommodation, participating in classes with international students on and taking part in all other activities throughout the day Facebook/social media and and evening. There will be countless opportunities for have even visited them in their speaking English naturally all day long - and for making home countries. friendships that last well beyond the course. Make English Friends 08.00 Ready for breakfast 09.30 In classes 11.30 Preparing for Trinity Exam 12.30 At mealtimes 14.30 In activities 16.00 On excursions 21.00 Relaxing in houses English Student Hosts will be living amongst you 3 Discovery Summer 2017

A truly international experience 69 different nationalities studied with us last summer We limit the number coming from each country Russian Turkish Spanish French Japanese Chinese English Student Italian Hosts German We hope you’ll be joining us in 2017! 4 Discovery Summer 2017

Welcome to Discovery Summer 2017 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, to make British friends and to share your experience with new friends from many cultures around the world. RESIDENTIAL COURSES - Juniors 8 -17 years Our range of courses Why choose us? • Our nationality mix - last summer we welcomed students pages 10-1 6 from 69 different nationalities (we limit the number of students speaking the same language) Marymount page 10 • Woldingham page 11 Make English friends and speak English Radley page 12 - 13 naturally all day long. Up to 10% of our Shrewsbury page 14 students are English Student Hosts, of your Uppingham page 16 age, who will be living on campus with you Make English Friends • Our centre locations - in top independent boarding schools with outstanding facilities pages 14- 15 • Innovative teaching, small classes Shrewsbury • Focus your studies by taking the Trinity Exam in Spoken English or join our IELTS preparation classes • Action-packed activity/excursion programme 7 days a Discovery Plus page 17 week including Harry Potter Studios, West End musicals and Theme Parks Uppingham High Level • Excellent student care - staff/student ratio at least 1:5 • All-inclusive programmes with no hidden costs Pre-College Enrichment pages 18-19 • Over 60% of our staff came back last summer • Almost all students come by recommendation or Winchester High Level referral. For testimonials see our website. DAY COURSES - Adults 18+, Juniors 5 -17 years • Ideal for families visiting London during the summer pages 20-23 • Meet and make friends from all over the world Full-day and half-day English courses • Full or half-day programmes for both juniors and teens. 5% Family Discounts Accreditation UK discount If two or more members of one family In our 2014 BC inspection we were awarded 13 strengths book together we offer a 5% discount out of a possible15. Discovery Summer is currently on each booking. ranked as the top multi-centre summer school in the UK. Discovery Summer 2017 5

RESIDENTIAL COURSES Learning English Our programmes are intensive and designed to maximise the opportunities to improve your English and increase your confidence in understanding and using English. Classes are fun, active and creative - and activities help you develop your fluency. What better way to learn than amongst your new English friends? On our English & Multi-Activity courses the teaching programme is split between English Skills and English Workshops (for details of our other programmes, see each course centre page). ENGLISH SKILLS On arrival you will be tested, graded and placed in a class at the appropriate level. Our syllabus is based on the Trinity Exam in Spoken English/CEFR. By collaborating in small groups you’ll build your confidence in all skills e.g. in using grammar, new vocabulary, pronunciation, reading comprehension and writing in different styles. ENGLISH WORKSHOPS TRINITY EXAM IN Our maximum class size is 12* international students. English children These “English in Action” sessions SPOKEN ENGLISH (Student Hosts) will work alongside encourage you to learn and develop you in most classes. through doing. You’ll learn new This is optional and offered at extra cost (£80). You may change class as new levels vocabulary and work collaboratively in This oral exam has 12 open each week. This encourages you pairs or small groups. levels (N.B. exams at level to interact with new people and build Every week you choose a different 7 and above may not be your confidence. workshop on a specific project. For suitable for very young example you might make a TV show, learners). Your Director Each week you’ll complete a learner become a Junior Chef, use your writing review to help you and your teacher skills to create a newsletter or take part of Studies will decide track your progress. which level you will in a great debate. take. Exams take place At the end of the course, you’ll take Presentations take place in front of the subject to sufficient home your student folder with Discovery whole school. This is invaluable practice demand. diary entries, examples of your work, in developing confidence and We recommend you an academic end of course report, a DS presentation skills. take this exam to gain certificate and a course photo. an internationally recognised Levels: Our level guide on each centre certificate. It will also give real focus to page will help you choose the most your English studies. appropriate centre and programme. Preparation classes are provided for one week before the exam in the place of English Skills classes. Each year Stimulating and our students achieve excellent results. challenging classes engage www.discoverysummer.co.uk/trinity high level students High Level Interactive learning CEFR Trinity GESE equivalent A1 = Beginner 2 A2 = Elementary 3,4 B1 = Intermediate 5,6 B2 = Upper 7,8,9 Intermediate C1 = Advanced 10,11 C2 = Proficiency 12 *In exceptional circumstances, where levels dictate, this may be marginally exceeded. Filming of English Workshop 6 Discovery Summer 2017

Safety and wellbeing Excellent student care WELFARE AND ACCOMMODATION Our prime concern is student safety and wellbeing. We provide: • A safe, secure and supportive environment • Designated house parents/ welfare staff • All centres have designated First Aiders and visiting nurses and/or access to nearby health centre • A staff/student ratio of at least 1:5 overall, ensuring close supervision • Personal laundry service • Staff live on campus and are AIRPORT TRANSFERS available 24 hours a day Staff / student • A good standard of accommodation; ratio at least 1:5 We offer a professional and friendly boys and girls sleep in separate areas ‘Meet and Greet’ service. • We will normally place you in a Once you have collected your luggage bedroom with students from you will come out of the Customs Hall different countries. Where we offer and see one of our airport represent- single rooms, we mix nationalities in atives holding a Discovery Summer corridors.This helps you to make new sign with your name. Coaches / taxis friends and speak in English leave at regular intervals to take you to your centre. • Each centre offers supervised email/ On departure, we check you onto your internet access. Limited WiFi is flight and see you through to departures. available at specific times during the Airport transfers by coach or taxi are day, but never at night included in the fees on published • 24 hour emergency phone arrival and departure dates for flights OUR STAFF • A healthy range of food that scheduled to arrive/depart between includes typical English meals and • Our staff are selected for their range 09.00 and 15.00 hours from/to specific airports (see fees sheet for details). international food. of experience, professionalism, friendliness and enthusiasm Special private transfers (at extra cost) can be arranged at any other time and • Our teachers are all appropriately from any other airport. qualified and ensure classes are lively We recommend you book your flights and interactive. They are also talented as early as possible. in other areas (e.g. sports, dance, drama, music, arts and crafts, IT) • Activity Leaders organise our after- class programme of sports, arts & crafts, team challenges and evening entertainments so you try new activities and have a great time! • Over 60% of our staff returned last year. Discovery Summer’s policy is to invest in staff training. “Everyone at Discovery Summer is so friendly. I’ve made so many new friends and we’re all coming back next year to be together again.” Victoria, Portugal Discovery Summer 2017 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 include sports and Please visit: SPECIAL SPORTS OPTIONS other activities and vary every day. www.discoverysummer.co.uk/activities Clubs are chosen at the beginning of to see what’s offered at each centre. All options are offered at extra cost each week and take place more than Please note that not every activity is and are subject to availability. once a week (See sample programme offered every week. opposite). These group sessions, led by profession- Sports ally qualified coaches, are offered on Most evening activities involve all the two afternoons per week. students. Each evening we organise one • aerobics • rounders Transportation costs, where necessary, or two events e.g. team challenges, talent • archery • softball are included. Please advise us of your shows, discos, traditional British games • assault course • squash level at time of booking so we can be and treasure hunts, murder mysteries – • badminton • swimming sure of meeting your and many more! expectations. • basketball • table tennis • cricket • tag rugby Horse-riding: • croquet • tennis • dodgeball • ultimate frisbee (Radley*, • fives • unihoc Uppingham, • football • volleyball Woldingham, • lacrosse • water polo Marymount) • mini-olympics • zumba - all levels. The riding stables • netball are BHS/local council approved and have excellent facilities including Other activities and clubs indoor and/or outdoor training. Protective hats and boots are supplied. • arts and crafts • cooking *Horse-riding at Radley takes place once Football • calligraphy a week • circus skills • dance Watersports: • drama (Uppingham) • drumming - all levels. Sailing (picos), • graffiti and windsurfing, are • puzzle corner offered. These take place • photography on Rutland Water, Europe’s • magic workshop largest man-made lake. • musical theatre • traditional cream tea Tennis: (Radley, Uppingham, Evening Activities Woldingham, Marymount) • ceilidhs (traditional dancing) - all levels. All the basic Arts and crafts • discos skills are coached and • fancy dress parties practice matches arranged. • film evenings • karaoke • murder mysteries • nature walks • talent shows • team challenges • traditional British games • treasure hunts Visit our centre blogs for photos of activities in action. www.discoverysummer.co.uk/blogs Ceilidh (traditional dancing) 8 Discovery Summer 2017

EXCURSIONS In 2017 we have an amazing range of excursions and study visits on offer! Historic cities, famous university colleges, castles, theme parks (e.g. Legoland, Thorpe Park, Drayton Manor), Harry Potter Experience, museums, galleries, contemporary landmarks - and trips to West End musicals (e.g. Lion King, Aladdin). All tickets/ entrance fees are included. Before excursions you’ll research your destinations in class to get the most out of your trips. English & Multi-Activity - Sample 7-day timetable (22.5 hours’ English tuition per week) Time Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 08.00 Breakfast 08.45 Morning Meeting 09.00 English Skills English Skills English Skills English Skills English Skills English Classes Late Breakfast 10.30 Break Full-day excursion 11.00 English Skills English Skills English Skills English Skills to London 10.00 - 12.30 until 12.30 Full-day English Workshops excursion / e.g.London Eye, 12.45 study visit to Lunch Westminster Lunch 14.00 Clubs Oxford sightseeing tour, (Cooking, dance, arts & English Workshops Clubs English Workshops Covent Garden English Workshops crafts, raquet sports) e.g. college visit, (Cooking, dance, shopping Special Sports punting, shopping Multi-Activity arts & crafts, Special Sports English Workshop 15.30 Options or (Swimming, arts & raquet sports) Options or Presentations and Multi-Activity crafts, basketball) Multi-Activity Certificates 17.30 Chill Out Chill Out Chill Out 18.30 Dinner Late Dinner Dinner 19.30 Welcome Games Chill out night Talent show Mini Olympics Murder Mystery Film night Farewell Disco (Teambuilding) (Teambuilding) Evening (in houses) 21.30 onwards Bedtime (Times vary depending on age) English Student Hosts participate in classes, meals, activities, excursions and evening activities Discovery Summer 2017 9

Marymount 8 - 13 years 20 hours RESIDENTIAL Marymount is a small, safe centre, close to London. Ideal for young learners, many of whom may be away from home for the first time. Levels: beginner to proficiency A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 24 June-29 July (1, 2 or 3 weeks) Marymount International School is located on a private TEACHING PROGRAMME estate just 18km from central London. The campus is ideal for young children. It is safe, compact and has many • 26 lessons of average 45 minutes (20 hours per week) outstanding facilities, all set in beautiful landscaped lawns including English Skills and English Workshops (e.g. and gardens. Heathrow airport is 40 minutes away. Breakfast TV, Science Magazine, Mask Making, Shadow Puppets, Cooking, Photo Stories, Fashion, Board Game Nearby is the town of Kingston-upon-Thames, on the banks of the River Thames. Hampton Court Palace and Richmond Design, Computer Animation) Park, London’s largest royal park, are close by. • NEW - FabLab - Learn Lego robotics, create a human piano or a Shakespeare robot! Classrooms are modern and well-equipped. There are also good IT facilities. • The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered on 7 and 21 July. It is optional, but highly recommended The modern, multi-purpose sports hall caters for a wide • Maximum class size: 12 international students variety of indoor sports including basketball, volleyball and badminton. Outdoors, there is 5-a-side football, tennis and • High level classes offered High Level softball. There is a FabLab, an art studio as well as a spacious, modern auditorium for staging a wide range of ACTIVITY PROGRAMME entertainments, including karaoke and talent shows. • Varied afternoon and evening programme 7 days a week • 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week e.g. Harry Potter Studios, London (Tower Bridge, Westminster, river cruise, museums), Legoland, Hampton Court Palace, London Wetlands Centre • Circus skills workshop • Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost) • Day students join the morning and afternoon programme from Monday to Friday. Legoland PLUS: From early July many opportunities to speak English with our English Student Hosts! Make English Friends FabLab ACCOMMODATION 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 Heathrow 10 Discovery Summer 2017 11

Woldingham 9 - 13 years 22.5 hours RESIDENTIAL Woldingham is a very safe centre set in extensive grounds - ideal for those who may be away from home for the first time. Levels: elementary to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 12 July-9 August (2 or 4 weeks) Woldingham School is situated in a beautiful, secluded valley TEACHING & ACTIVITY PROGRAMME of 320 hectares in Surrey, near Oxted. It is only 25 km from London and close to the M25 motorway. Gatwick is under 30 • 30 lessons of average 45 minutes (22.5 hours per week) minutes away and Heathrow 45 minutes away. Direct trains including English Skills and English Workshops (e.g. from London Victoria to Woldingham station take 30 minutes. Discovery TV, Animation, Photo Stories, Poetry Writing, Nature Project, Cooking, 3D Design) Woldingham has extensive, magnificent grounds. Accommodation is of a high standard. Meals are taken in • The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered on 25 July. Marden House where classes are also held. It is optional, but highly recommended • Maximum class size: 12 international students There is a modern arts centre, a state-of-the-art auditorium/ DVD cinema for evening entertainment and IT suite. Indoor • Varied afternoon and evening programme 7 days a week sports take place in the modern sports centre. There is an • Circus skills workshop indoor swimming pool, an adventure playground, tennis • 2 full day excursions per week e.g. Hampton Court, London courts, astroturf and grass pitches for football and other sports. (river cruise, Westminster walking tour, museums), Marwell Zoo, Leeds Castle, Legoland ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION • Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost). • Attractive, spacious, 2-4 bedded rooms of a very high standard in Marden House • Staff/student ratio at least 1:4 ensuring a high degree of PLUS: Lots of opportunities to speak English care and close supervision with our English Student Hosts! • Common rooms with TV/DVD and table football Make English Friends • Full board. WiFi available (at specific times) Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow and Gatwick Legoland Discovery Summer 2017 11

Radley JUNIORS 11- 14 years 22.5 hours RESIDENTIAL 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 5 July-9 August JUNIOR PROGRAMME RADLEY COLLEGE • High level of pastoral care with close supervision as RADLEY COLLEGE appropriate for this age group • English Workshops include Board Game Design, Making a Radley College, one of Britain’s leading independent Silent Movie, Cookery, Animation schools, was founded in 1847. It is situated in Radley • Exciting activities (‘quidditch’, English fete, circus skills, village, 8 km south of Oxford, 3 km north of Abingdon treasure hunt) and just over an hour by road or rail from London. The nearest airport is London Heathrow. The campus, set in 325 hectares of parkland, is welcoming and completely self-contained. The facilities for study and recreation are absolutely first-rate. Sporting facilities include football, rugby and cricket pitches, athletics track, 16 tennis courts (hard and astroturf), a Real Tennis court, squash courts, indoor swimming/diving pool and sports hall. There is also a new drama theatre, a DVD ‘cinema’ and large IT suites. PLUS: Lots of opportunities to speak English with Make English Friends our English Student Hosts! ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION • Teens and Juniors are accommodated separately • Radley has both new and traditional boarding houses. Single study bedrooms with washbasins. Some single Single study bedroom cubicles (partitioned dormitories) with washbasins are also available Juniors (11-14 years) • Common rooms with e.g. TV, DVD, pool, table tennis • Close supervision by our resident staff Typical daily timetable • Full board. WiFi available (at specific times) 08.00 Breakfast 08.30 Morning meeting RADLEY COLLEGE 09.05 English skills 10.35 Break 11.00 English skills 12.40 Lunch 14.00 Multi-activity 16.00 English Workshops 18.10 Dinner 18.30 Supervised recreation 19.30 Evening programme 21.30 Back to houses 12 Discovery Summer 2017

Radley TEENS 14 - 17 years 22.5 hours RESIDENTIAL 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 • Range of academically challenging English Workshops (e.g. Great Debate, Aerodynamics, IELTS) as well as • Teens and Juniors are taught separately creative workshops (e.g. Musical Theatre, Fashion, Coding) • Stimulating classes for advanced levels to encourage independent thinking, opinion forming and develop • Develop your leadership skills by being elected onto our public speaking skills Student Council • 30 lessons of average 45 minutes including English Skills • Special weekly events for 16+ years (optional) include late and English Workshops evening programme (e.g. karaoke, movies and extra accompanied Oxford visit). • The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered on 18, 25 July and 1, 8 Aug. It is optional, but highly recommended • Maximum class size: 12 international students • High level classes offered High Level ACTIVITY PROGRAMME • Varied afternoon and evening programme 7 days a week • Some joint Junior and Teen activities so that brothers/sisters and friends can meet • 2 full day excursions per week e.g. Thorpe Park, Oxford (College tour, punting), London (London Eye, London Dungeons, Thames river cruise, West End musical), Harry Potter Experience, Bristol (Science Centre, SS Great Britain), Birmingham (Sea Life Centre) • Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost). “Looking forward to welcoming you in 2017!” Teens (14-17 years) Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow Typical daily timetable Gary, Centre Manager (Teens and Juniors) 08.05 Breakfast 08.40 Morning meeting 09.15 English skills 10.45 Break 11.10 English skills 12.50 Lunch 14.00 English Workshops 16.30 Multi-activity 17.45 Chill out 18.20 Dinner 19.30 Evening programme 22.00 Back to houses Discovery Summer 2017 13

Shrewsbury 11 - 16 years 21 hours RESIDENTIAL Shrewsbury has a magnificent campus with top-rate facilities for study, recreation and sports. Shrewsbury School aerial view Levels: beginner* to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 5 July-2 August *Under 13 years only TEACHING PROGRAMME • 28 lessons of average 45 minutes (21 hours per week) including English Skills and English Workshops (e.g. Discovery TV, IT/Magazine, Photo Stories, United Nations, Film Making) • Active English takes you out of the classroom e.g. to explore Shrewsbury town, interview local residents, conduct research in a supermarket • The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered on 18 July and 1 Aug. It is optional, but highly recommended. SHREWSBURY SCHOOL (both courses) SHREWSBURY SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION Shrewsbury is renowned as a traditional independent school. It was founded in 1552 and has Charles Darwin amongst its famous ‘old boys’. It is situated across the • Shrewsbury has both traditional and modern River Severn from the thriving market town of boarding houses with 1-5 bedded rooms Shrewsbury. Manchester and Birmingham airports are • Some rooms have ensuite facilities approximately 1.5 hours by road; London Heathrow • Common rooms with e.g. TV, DVD, pool, table tennis approximately 3-4 hours. • Close supervision by our resident staff It has an exceedingly fine campus with both traditional • Full board. WiFi available (at specific times) and modern buildings. Many of the facilities for study and recreation are top-rate and include large IT suites, a theatre, assembly hall and DVD ‘cinema’. The School’s ACTIVITY PROGRAMME extensive sporting facilities include football pitches, • Challenging activities related to team-building and astroturf, tennis and squash courts, indoor sports hall and leadership skills, designed to develop confidence, a new 25m 6-lane indoor swimming pool. decision making and communication skills • Varied afternoon and evening programme 7 days PLUS: Lots of opportunities to speak English a week with our English Student Hosts! • 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week e.g. Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow, Birmingham (Cathedral, Tate Modern, Beatles museum), Theme Make English Friends Birmingham (Cadbury World, museums), Liverpool Park, Warwick Castle, Chester Zoo. and Manchester SHREWSBURY SCHOOL (both courses) 14 Discovery Summer 2017

Shrewsbury 15 11 - 16 years hours + 15 hours sports RESIDEN TIAL An intensive programme for those who are passionate about sports or dance - taught in English. (2, 3 or 4 weeks) English levels: beginner* to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 *Under 13 years only SPORTS/DANCE ACADEMY TEACHING & ACTIVITY PROGRAMME Each week you choose one of the following options. All are • 15 hours of intensive sports coaching/dance on five designed to help you improve your skills, confidence, personal mornings each week fitness, stamina and performance level. See profiles of our • 15 hours of English lessons (English Skills and English highly qualified and experienced coaches/trainers on our Workshops) per week website. • Maximum class size: 12 international students Football (all levels – boys only) – on site. • The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered on 18 July Programme designed by Premier League, UEFA and 1 Aug. It is optional. qualified coach. Training is adapted for different levels and includes fitness, individual skills, drills and tactics. Regular matches against local English teams are arranged. Elite players may get the opportunity to trial with a Premier League team. Tennis (all levels) – on site. Our coaches work with small groups at different levels on all aspects of the game - tactical, technical (with the opportunity for video analysis), physical and mental. Tournament day at the end of each week. Golf (all levels) – off site. This programme is run at the nearby Shrewsbury Golf Course. Instruction is given by professionals on the covered driving range, the pitching/putting greens and on the 3, 9 and 18-hole golf courses. All aspects of the game are covered. Dance (all levels) – on site. This exciting course, led by fully trained dance professionals, includes musical theatre, salsa, hip hop, latin, ballet, jazz and contemporary routines. Different genres are introduced each day, leading to a costumed performance at the end of each week. Horse-riding (all levels) – off site. The excellent Equestrian Centre offers a challenging Typical daily timetable programme to riders of all abilities. All aspects of horse management are covered. Manège work is designed to 08.00 Breakfast help you gain confidence in handling your horse in a variety 08.45 Prepare for sports of situations e.g. hacking, jumping, dressage and cross-country. 09.00 Sports/dance coaching 12.00 End of session Adventure Sports (all levels) - on and off 12.30 Lunch site. Activities include quad-biking, mountain 14.00 English Skills boarding, Segway riding, abseiling and high ropes, 15.30 Break canoeing, archery and clay pigeon shooting, rifle 15.50 English Workshops shooting, zip wire, rock climbing, gorge walking and paint- 17.20 Chill out balling. Once a week we offer e.g. team-building challenges, 18.15 Dinner tag rugby, hockey. Each morning you try different activities. 19.30 Evening entertainment 21.30 Back to houses For more details: www.discoverysummer.co.uk/sportsacademy Discovery Summer 2017 15

Uppingham 11 - 16 years 22.5 hours RESIDENTIAL Uppingham is a small, safe, typically English market town in Rutland, England’s smallest county, in the middle of England. Uppingham School aerial view Levels: elementary to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 7 July-4 August UPPINGHAM UPPINGHAM SCHOOL Uppingham School, one of Britain’s leading co-educational schools, was founded in 1584. The Old School has the feel of an Oxbridge College. Many of the attractive buildings in the town are built from local ironstone. It is 160km north of London and just over two hours by road. Birmingham is 1.5 hours by road and Cambridge, Peterborough and Leicester can be reached in one hour. Just 15 minutes away is Rutland Water, Europe’s largest man-made lake, where students can try canoeing and other water sports. Classes are held in the Modern Languages centre. We also use the school’s IT suites, theatre, drama studio, new ENGLISH + MULTI-ACTIVITY TEACHING science lecture theatre and the Leonardo art centre. PROGRAMME The school has both new and historic buildings. A state- of-the-art Sports Centre has recently opened. This • 30 lessons of average 45 minutes (22.5 hours per week) comprises a large indoor sports hall, a 25m 6-lane including English Skills and English Workshops (e.g. swimming pool, a gymnasium, squash courts and two Breakfast TV, Debate, Photo Journalism, Mask-Making, dance studios. The outdoor sports facilities are Film Academy, Recycled Music) extensive and include 12 tennis courts, football and • The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered on 20 July cricket pitches. and 3 Aug. It is optional, but highly recommended. PLUS: Lots of opportunities to speak English with our English Student Hosts! Make English Friends UPPINGHAM 16 Discovery Summer 2017

Discovery Plus High Level Uppingham 11 - 16 years 25 hours RESIDENTIAL Our most intensive study programme. Expand your existing knowledge of core academic subjects in English in a fun and stimulating environment (2, 3 or 4 weeks) Levels: upper intermediate to proficiency A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 SCHOOL (both courses) Ideal for those studying at an English medium international school. A taster/preparation for those ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION planning to attend a UK boarding school. • 33 lessons of average 45 minutes (25 hours per week) • Uppingham offers both traditional and modern accommo- • Class size: average 12, maximum 14 international students. dation. Boys and girls are normally accommodated in You’ll be working in multi-national groups with English separate houses where they eat their meals teenagers, our English Student Hosts • 1-6 bedded rooms • Practical, interactive project-based lessons* in Maths, • Common rooms with e.g. TV/DVD, table tennis, pool table Humanities, Science, English as well as sessions in Art, Drama • Close supervision by our resident staff and Music • Full board. WiFi available (at specific times) • Focus on independent learning, project work, collaborative study and developing presentation skills ACTIVITY PROGRAMME • Through discussion, learn to analyse mathematical, scientific and historical questions • Varied afternoon and evening programme 7 days a week • Study visits and excursions form the basis of the weekly • 2 full day excursions/study visits per week e.g. London theme (river cruise, Westminster walking tour, museums), • During the course your progress is closely monitored. Rutland Water, Warwick Castle, Birmingham (Science Students of all abilities are challenged and supported.You Museum and Planetarium), Whipsnade Zoo, Theme Park will receive tutorials and a full academic end-of-course report • Opportunities for Uppingham town visits • Our Academic Consultant leads tutorials and sessions on • Special Sports Options - pathways into the UK Educational System. Horse-riding, Tennis, * CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) Watersports e.g. sailing/ windsurfing (at extra cost). Each week is theme-based e.g. Space, Eco-Systems, Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow and Birmingham Shakespeare, Crime & Punishment. Classes in Humanities, Science, Maths and English are all linked to this theme - as are the study visits/excursions. These classes are taught by experienced subject teachers. SCHOOL (both courses) Science: Understanding how forces affect space travel Weekly Theme Maths: Humanities: Space Learning about Researching the area, shape and history of space volume to build Study Visit/Excursion travel a scale model Birmingham Science Museum English: Exploring investigative journalism Discovery Summer 2017 17

Winchester 14 - 17 years 22.5 hours RESIDENTIAL Levels: upper intermediate to proficiency A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 10 July-31 July WINCHESTER AND THE COLLEGE WINCHESTER Winchester College, founded in 1382, is one of Britain's Why choose this programme? leading academic independent schools. The founder went on to set up New College, Oxford. Eton was later modelled on Winchester College. • An intellectually stimulating summer school designed for students with a high level of English who are preparing for Winchester is 100 km south west of London and the transition between school and university approximately 1.5 hours by road from London Heathrow • Meet other high achieving students from many different and Gatwick. Situated in the heart of Winchester, this countries as well as English teenagers - our English Student historic College offers a tranquil location within secluded grounds a short walk from Winchester Cathedral. Hosts - who will be studying alongside you • All classes are taught by experienced, specialist tutors On site facilities include a fully equipped sports centre with • Develop your critical thinking, decision making and a 25m 6-lane swimming pool, sports hall, playing fields, cricket pitches and tennis courts. There is also a theatre and communication skills large IT suites. • Visit an Oxford College and learn about Oxbridge/UCAS application and life at a British university from undergraduate students • Our Entry/Exit test (based on IELTS speaking exam), weekly reviews and detailed end of course report reflect your progress. PRE-COLLEGE ACTIVITY PROGRAMME • Varied activity programme 7 days a week • 2 full day excursions per week e.g. Oxford (College tour, sightseeing, punting, museums), London (Westminster, river cruise, Globe Theatre tour), Avebury stone circle and Salisbury, Bristol (university tour, dockside, Arnolfini Gallery) • Sports (e.g. tennis, football, basketball, swimming) and creative arts (e.g. art & design, music) • Student Council organises charity fundraising event • Talent shows, casino night, murder mystery and more. The weekly disco held at the University is one of many highlights! • Responsible students may go out in small groups on some afternoons each week to explore Winchester and enjoy the bustle of the shops and cafés. ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION • Spacious, comfortable bedrooms with 1-8 beds and shared bathrooms. As Winchester is an historic, traditional boys' school, expect Hogwarts not 5-star hotel accommodation! • Close supervision by our resident staff • Full board accommodation. Meals are taken in the historic 14th century College Hall. PLUS: Lots of opportunities to speak English with our English Student Hosts! Q Free airport transfers from Heathrow Make English Friends 18 Discovery Summer 2017

Pre-College Enrichment High Level A stimulating, international College environment where you will be challenged to explore new avenues of learning RESIDENTIAL (1, 2 or 3 weeks) COLLEGE TEACHING PROGRAMME • 22.5 hours' tuition per week divided into Majors, Minors and Academic Workshops • Typically 10-12 students per class (max 16) • Weekly Major presentations develop your confidence, public speaking and presentation skills • Advanced Exam Skills Major - interactive theme-based classes focusing on accuracy and fluency for those Choose one Major and one Minor each week from amongst planning to sit e.g. FCE, TOEFL, IELTS the following. Subjects may vary week by week. Visit: • NEW: IELTS Exam Prep Major - intensive classes focus on www.discoverysummer.co.uk/winchester for full details. exam strategies and techniques to help develop confidence. IELTS exam offered, subject to availability Majors Minors and at extra cost (17-31 July) • Advanced Exam Skills • Creative Writing/ • NEW: International Relations/Model UN - for the next • Business Studies/ Journalism generation of leaders and decision makers. Explore Economics • Debating topical world affairs, conduct research and improve • Drama • Digital Photography your debating skills. • Film Making • Leadership Skills ENRICHMENT • IELTS Exam Preparation • Philosophy • International Relations/ • Speaking Exam Model UN Preparation (IELTS, FCE) “The drama class was awesome! I gained so much confidence” Javier, Spain Weekly Academic Workshops : • Practical life skills e.g. interview techniques, teamwork and complex problem solving • British Culture e.g. British humour and etiquette • University application systems e.g. preparing for university aptitude and admissions tests “As I plan to attend a UK university I selected Advanced Exam Skills. This really helped me prepare for the IELTS exam. I am thrilled with my results!” Alexia, France Discovery Summer 2017 19

Family London - Collingham NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES Monday - Friday 15 hours HALF DAY 26 June-11 August (1 - 7 weeks) COLLINGHAM - Kensington Adults: 18 + years Our Family Programme is held in one building in Kensington where parents and children can share and enjoy Levels: elementary to advanced a language learning experience together. Many families A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 come back year after year. Parents who are not studying with us accompany their children to Collingham and collect them after class. • 15 hours’ per week (09:00 -12:30h or 13:30 -17:00h) Monday to Friday The College is an impressive building on six floors, 5 minutes’ walk from Gloucester Road and Earl’s Court • Maximum class size: 10 students Underground Stations. It is in a safe, residential area. • A needs analysis is carried out before the course • Classes cover grammar, reading, writing, speaking and Adults, teens and children are taught in separate classes. Written placement tests are carried out on-line before listening with an emphasis on spoken communication and arrival. An end-of-course report, Discovery Summer a focus on real world day-to-day topics. Classes are lively certificate and class photo are presented when you leave. and fun • Pronunciation workshops • Relax in our café at break-times with other international Individual Tuition students. 1:1 classes are offered, subject to availability. Minimum 1 • WiFi available. hour, max 3 hours per day. Tailor-made classes cover general English, business English, exam preparation etc. as required. Juniors + Teens: 5 -17 years Levels: beginner* to advanced *Beginners classes not available A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 for those over 10 years old • 15 hours’ per week (09:00 -12:30h or 13:30 -17:00h) Monday to Friday • Classes led by teachers with experience of the age group • Maximum class size: 12 students • Classes are task-based (see page 21) • A highlight of the week is the study visit with your teacher, walking to one of the Kensington museums (Science, Natural History, V&A) • 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 songs with actions, arts & crafts and simple English stories • A little homework is set each day. “Our whole family enjoyed studying at Collingham. My teacher was so knowledgeable and the classes were fun.” Antonio, Italy 20 Discovery Summer 2017

Collingham and Queen’s Gate (Juniors + Teens) Task Based Learning 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, • Museum visits take place on Tuesdays or Wednesdays develop presentation skills and share • During the museum visit you’ll research information your learning with your family related to your project • Your progress is reviewed each week. • You’ll work with other students in small, multi-national The following week you will learn groups to complete your project new vocabulary with a different themed project. Projects may include: Study visit Project Content V&A Museum Royal Portraits 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 class mates and recruit a new crew member for the next space mission. I I I Kensington Gardens 0m 250m 500m ington High St Kens Discovery Summer Kensington Gore High Street Kensington Head Office Royal Albert Hall Marymount Coach Pickup & Drop-off Grenville Pl (shaded area) Exhibition Rd Cromwell Rd Queen’s Gate Holiday KENSINGTON Inn Gloucester Hotel Road Courtfield Rd Gloucester Rd Science Museum Victoria & Albert Courtfield Gdns Ashburn Pl London Natural History Museum Ashwood Mews Museum Gloucester Rd Harrington Gdns Queen’s Gate Cromwell Rd Thurloe Pl Cromwell Rd Gloucester Road W Cromwell Rd Earls Court Rd Marymount Coach Queen’s Gate South Kensington Pickup & Drop-off Family London Collingham Gloucester Rd Earls Court Collingham Gdns SOUTH KENSINGTON EARLS COURT Fulham Rd Old Brompton Rd Warwick Rd ACCOMMODATION Whilst in London most junior students live with their family who accompany them to and from the school. A list of hotels and apartments recommended by our clients is available on our website. www.discoverysummer.co.uk/accommodation Discovery Summer 2017 21

London - Queen’s Gate NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES 15 Monday - Friday hours + activities FULL DAY Juniors and Teens: 3 July-11 August (1 - 6 weeks) QUEEN’S GATE - Kensington Juniors and Teens The course takes place at Baden Powell House (corner of Queen’s Gate and Cromwell Road), just 5 minutes’ walk • 09:00 - 17:00h Monday - Friday from Gloucester Road and South Kensington Underground • 15 hours’ tuition per week stations. The air-conditioned building has spacious • Maximum class size: 14 students classrooms and a safe, outdoor roof terrace. A highlight of • Task Based Learning (see page 21) the week is the study visit with your teacher to one of the Kensington museums (Science, Natural History, V&A) just a • Written placement tests are carried out on-line before few minutes’ walk away. arrival • Lunch is included in the fees (e.g. sandwich, fruit, cereal bar, brownie, drink) • A little homework is set each day • An end-of-course report, Discovery Summer certificate and class photo are presented when you leave. Juniors: 7-13 years Levels: elementary to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 • Afternoon activities, led in English, include arts & crafts, musical drama, team games on the terrace, traditional sports day in Kensington Gardens (10 minutes’ walk away) Teens: 13-16 years Levels: intermediate to advanced A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 • Mixed ability class for students of intermediate to advanced levels • EXPLORE LONDON: On three afternoons per week you'll explore London with your teacher to visit famous sights and hidden historical landmarks e.g. London Eye, The Shard, guided tour of the Houses of Parliament, walking tour of Brick Lane, Tower Bridge, London Dungeons, Tate Britain, National Gallery, Design Museum • You are asked to bring a Zone 1 Travel/Oyster Card • On two afternoons you’ll enjoy activities on site such as art & design, researching hidden London, creating an historic London time-line, writing a blog • English teenagers may join the course. Discovery Summer 2017 22

London - Marymount NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES 20 Monday - Friday hours + activities FULL DAY 26 June-28 July (1 - 5 weeks) MARYMOUNT - Kensington pick up/drop off Juniors: 8 - 13 years This programme takes place at Marymount International School in Kingston-upon-Thames where we also run a Levels: beginner to proficiency residential programme. A private coach, accompanied by A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 our staff, collects children from a pick up/drop off point near Gloucester Road Underground Station, Kensington and • Monday to Friday. Coach leaves drop off point promptly takes them to the school. The journey takes just over 30 at 08:30h and returns by 18:00h minutes, depending on traffic. • 20 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills and The campus is located on a private residential estate and is English Workshops (e.g. Breakfast TV, Cooking, Fashion, ideal for young learners. It is safe, compact and has many Board Game Design, Computer Animation) outstanding facilities, all set in beautiful landscaped lawns • NEW - FabLab - Learn Lego robotics, create a human and gardens. Classrooms are modern and well-equipped. piano or a Shakespeare robot! There are also good IT facilities and the modern, multi- purpose sports hall caters for a wide variety of sports • Maximum class size: 12 international students including basketball, volleyball and badminton. Outdoors, • Option to take the Trinity Exam in Spoken English on 7 there is 5-a-side football, tennis and softball. There is also a July or 21 July (see page 6 for details) FabLab, an art studio and a modern auditorium where end • High level classes offered High Level of week presentations are held. • 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: From early July many opportunities to speak English with our English Student Hosts! Make English Friends Hampton Court Palace 23 Discovery Summer 2017

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