Elevate Language Skills: Grand Intensive English Summer Camp for Teenagers at King's College, London | Best Parents
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Intensive English Camp - King's College, London

About the provider: "Grand" - Begun 1979, best of British and American summer programs for international students wanting to learn English

age icon 13-16 years old

time icon 2 weeks

book icon Weekly hours: 25


Dive into a vibrant Intensive English program this summer, crafted for teenager learners to master contemporary English in a dynamic setting!

  • Engage in Language Study sessions to build foundational skills for effective communication.
  • Experience real-life scenarios with Language in Use, boosting your fluency and confidence.
  • Explore history and culture in Excursion Link Lessons, intertwined with educational excursions.
  • Enhance your academic abilities with specialized classes focusing on exam techniques and essential academic skills, leading to an Assessment.
  • Choose from diverse electives like creative writing, business, and IELTS preparation, and engage in collaborative projects that culminate in a presentation evening.

This summer, join us for an enriching journey to elevate your English language skills in an exciting and interactive environment!


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Location

King's College, London: Stamord Street Apartments, 127 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NQ, United Kingdom

  • Established in 1829, King’s College London is among England's oldest universities.

  • Strand Campus, just 5 minutes from Covent Garden.

What's Included

Our fees are all-inclusive, so the only additional costs to you should be flights, visas (where required) and spending money!

  • Tuition

  • Learning materials

  • Accommodation in single en-suite rooms with shared kitchen facilities for hot water and fridges.

  • Meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Packed lunches provided on excursion days

  • Airport transfers 

  • Insurance

  • 25 hours of instruction per week.

  • Limited class size of 12 students for focused learning.

  • Inclusion of an Assessment.

  • Personalized report card and completion certificate provided.

  • Focus on English language proficiency in tuition content.

  • Electives in subjects like photography, creative writing, IELTS Preparation (subject availability varies by location).

  • Academic Skills Sessions to enhance exam techniques and improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

  • Two full-day excursions each week.

  • Travelcard included for London programmes.

Activities

  • Engaging social programs that immerse students in British culture and heritage.
  • Activities include:
    • Traditional village fête
    • Sports in Hyde Park
    • Capture the Flag
    • Movie Night

Accommodations

  • Located a 3-minute walk from Waterloo station, south of the River Thames.

  • Students accommodated in flats of 6-7 with one of our staff member each.

  • Single en-suite rooms with shared kitchen facilities for hot water and fridges.

  • Separate male and female accommodation areas.

  • Classes at the Virginia Woolf Building, 15 minutes from accommodation.

  • Dining at Bush House, adjacent to Somerset House, 2 minutes from teaching site.

  • All meals included, with packed lunches on excursion days.

  • Features include an auditorium, central London location, student common rooms, and free laundry facilities.

  • Secure with electronic fob access, 24/7 reception, and campus-wide Wi-Fi.

Excursions

Excursions designed to extend learning beyond the classroom.

  • Spectacular sights of Central London
  • London Eye,
  • Private university tours of Cambridge or Oxford Universities.
  • Promotes communication skills by testing English language proficiency with peers and the public.

Transportation

  • Complimentary Transfer: Available at London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) between 10am and 8pm. Submit flight details at least 1 week before.

  • Private Transfers: If you arrive or depart outside of the complimentary transfer time, or to an airport not available at your venue, then a private transfer fee will apply.

  • Airport Arrivals: Look for a Counsellor in a dark red polo shirt, holding a sign with your name.

Lesson Plan

  • Build accuracy and fluency in communicating in English in a variety of different academic and professional settings
  • Accelerated development in your confidence and knowledge of the English language
  • Build professional and academic skills through a wide range of selected electives including literature, business studies, drama, and more

Overview of syllabus:

Over the course of the summer, students will put their language skills into practice through varied learning styles, including:

  • Language Study: The syllabus focuses on contemporary English through topics specifically designed for junior learners. Language study supplies the building blocks students need to communicate successfully with native and non-native speakers.
  • Language in Use: Students are put in real-life situations to develop fluency and communication skills, building students' confidence and knowledge of English.
  • Excursion Link Lessons: Before full-day excursions, students learn about the destinations they are about to visit, including the history and culture of the area.
  • Academic Skills: The academic skills classes give students an introduction to exam techniques to help students improve the skills of academic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. These classes culminate with students taking the Assessment.
  • Electives: Students sign up to a choice of vocational subjects to enhance their English usage through different topics such as creative writing, business and IELTS preparation.
  • Projects: Students are encouraged to work collaboratively on projects. Each weekly project ends with a presentation evening, during which all groups display and discuss their work.

Note: Exact subjects vary slightly between Oxford and London.

Extras

  • Pocket Money Advice: We suggest students bring no more than £150 per week in spending money. The only things students will need to spend money on are souvenirs or snacks, everything else they may need is included in the course fee!

  • Private Transfer Fee: If you arrive or depart outside of the complimentary transfer time, or to an airport not available at your venue, then a private transfer fee will apply.

Requirements

  • Travelers under 18 may need to show consent for solo travel at border control. Please print and sign the provided parental letter of consent for your child’s journey.

**Who is this course for? **

  • Motivated students with a specific English language goal

  • Students who have been away from home before and feel confident in a bustling city location

  • Students looking for a more broad and detailed learning experience that takes them beyond the classroom.

No minimum language level required for enrollment.


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