Discover English Excellence - Collingham College, London

• Afternoon activities are held on site and include arts & crafts, team building, researching and creating a London timeline.
• Optional weekly afternoon or evening family social event (at extra cost, approx. £15-£40 per person) e.g. dinners in local restaurants, musicals, Thames river cruise.

FURNISHED APARTMENTS

CASA-LONDRA

• Highly recommended for their personal service

• A range of short let apartments and houses in Chelsea, Kensington and Fulham to suit differing needs

• Italian and English spoken www.casa-londra.com  [email protected]

CITADINES – SOUTH KENSINGTON

• A range of self-catering, serviced apartments

• 5-10 mins walk from Collingham

• A compact one-bedroom apartment sleeps up to 4 people from £395/night

• 35a Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4PL www.discoverasr.com

• [email protected]

• Nearest Underground: Gloucester Road

COLLINGHAM SERVICED APARTMENTS

• Newly refurbished, self-catering, serviced apartments of high standard

• Next door to Collingham

• Studio from £275/night. 1 bed apartments (2 adults + 1 child) from £300/night. 2 bed apartments from £400/night. 3 bed apartments from £545/night. 25-26 Collingham Gardens, London, SW5 0HN www.collinghamapartments.co.uk [email protected]

• Mention the school to get the best rate and free Wifi

• Nearest Underground: Gloucester Road or Earl’s Court

FRASER SUITES QUEEN’S GATE

• Self-catering, serviced apartments

• 10 mins from Collingham

• One-bedroom apartments sleeps up to 4 people

• 2- and 3- bedroom apartments available for stays of 4 weeks or longer

• 39B Queen’s Gate Gardens, London, SW7 5RR www.frasershospitality.com

• Email the sales team and mention the school to get the best rates

[email protected]

• Nearest Underground: Gloucester Road or South Kensington

ROSAMOND ROSE PROPERTIES

• Highly recommended for their personal service

• A range of short let apartments and houses in Kensington, Chelsea, Knightsbridge to suit differing needs

• Contact Rosamond Rose and mention the school www.rosamondroseproperties.com [email protected]

HOTELS

LANCASTER HALL HOTEL

• Great value

• 35 mins to Collingham by public transport

• Continental buffet breakfast included

• Twin room from £100/night. No larger rooms

• 35 Craven Terrace London, W2 3EL www.lancaster-hall-hotel.co.uk [email protected]

• Nearest Underground: Lancaster Gate (Central line, change to Circle line at Notting Hill Gate

MILLENNIUM BAILEY’S HOTEL

• Recently refurbished rooms

• 5 mins walk from Collingham

• Free Wifi

• Doubles from £460/night

• Luxury family rooms (4 people) from £545/night

• Contact the hotel direct and mention the school to get the best rates.

• 140 Gloucester Road London, SW7 4QH

www.millenniumhotels.com/baileys [email protected]

• Nearest Underground – Gloucester Road

THE RESIDENT, KENSINGTON

• 3 mins walk from Collingham

• Recently refurbished hotel

• Mini-kitchen. Free Wifi

• Delux room (sleeps 4) from £350/night

• Sign up to members list to get the best rates.

• 25 Courtfield Gardens London, SW5 0PG www.residenthotels.com/the-resident-kensington/

• Nearest Underground – Earl’s Court

For Half Day students:

• Weekly highlight: Teacher-led study visit to Kensington museums (Science, Natural History, V&A), Design Museum.
• Conveniently located, just a 20-25 minute walk away.

For Full Day students:

• Explore iconic London landmarks with our knowledgeable staff on at least 3 afternoons weekly.
• Discover the city's rich history at places like Tower Bridge, London Eye, National Gallery, Thames River Cruise, Transport Museum, and Covent Garden.
• Enjoy exciting activities such as cycling in Battersea Park.
• All entrance fees are included for a hassle-free experience.

For the best public transport route to/from your accommodation to our schools see www.tfl.gov.uk

London - Collingham: SW5 0HL (nearest Underground Gloucester Road/Earl’s Court)

TEACHING PROGRAM

• You will be sent a written placement test to do online before arrival
• On Monday morning you'll be given an oral grading test and placed in class at your level
• On Tuesday or Wednesday morning you will visit a musuem with your teacher to research information related to your weekly project
• You'll work with other students in small, multi-national groups to complete your project
• On Fridays your parents are invited to the presentations. You'll gain confidence, develop presentation skills and share your learning with your family
• When you finish the course, you'll receive an end-of-course report, a certificate and class photo.
• A little homework is set each day

Potential projects could involve;

Natural History Museum Visit

• Project: Extinction Rebellion
• Content: Present your own live TV show! Interview endangered animals about the changes they are experiencing in their habitats.

Science Museum Visit

• Project: Top Secret
• Content: What does it take to be a great spy? Learn the tricks of the trade and create a guide for your international friends.

**V&A Visit: **

• Project: Historic London
• Content: Find out about famous Londoners. Create a multi-media timeline about their lives and achievements.

Design Museum Visit:

• Project: Powerful Packaging
• Content: From Cornflakes to Coca-cola. Explore what makes eye-catching packaging that is also environmentally friendly.

HALF DAY - For Juniors&Teens | 5-17 years

• 15 hours' tuition per week (09:00 -12:30h or 13:30 -17:00h) Monday to Friday. Afternoon classes subject to demand
• Maximum class size: 12 students
• A highlight of the week is the study visit with your teacher to one of the Kensington museums (Science, Natural History, V&A), Design Museum, 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

FULL DAY - For Teens | 13-17 years

• 15 hours' tuition per week + an afternoon program of exciting excursions and activities. Monday to Friday 09.00h - 17.00h
• Maximum English class size: 12 students. You'll be learning with other students who may only be studying in the mornings
• Classes are lively and fun. There is an emphasis on improving spoken English whilst learning new grammar and vocabulary
• On one morning a week you'll be taken on a study visit with your teacher to one of the Kensington museums e.g. Science, Natural History, V&A, Design Museum, a 20-25 minute walk away.

• Optional weekly afternoon or evening family social event: approximately £15-£40 per person

• Courier fee (e.g. for visa invitation letter): If required, £50.