Splendid English Plus - Marymount College, London

-Full and varied afternoon and evening programme -2 excursion per week e.g. London (London Eye, Tower of London, Thames river cruise, shopping in Hamleys, Science Museum Wonderlab), Chessington World of Adventures/Zoo, Hampton Court Palace, Warner Bros. Studios/Harry Potter (subject to availability) -Choice of afternoon activities including sports, arts and crafts, baking, fun games, drama -Evening activities include team challenges, talent shows, traditional British games, fun nights in houses and discos -Special events include: circus skills and steel pan drumming workshops Swimming at a local pool on some Saturdays -Special Sports Options - Horse-riding and Tennis (at extra cost)

• Staff/student ratio 1:4 ensuring a high level of care and very close supervision

• Small, attractively-furnished and extremely well-kept bedrooms (1-3 beds) of a very high standard. Shared bathrooms

• Full board. Varied meals to suit international students

• A school nurse visits regularly

• Restricted access to mobile phones. WiFi available (at specific times).

Meals

We provide 3 meals a day, plus evening snack. Meals are taken in the attractive dining room. Menus are chosen to appeal to international students.

Specific dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice.

Pocket Money

We recommend **£60 per week **to cover personal expenses (phone/SIM cards, postcards, stamps, souvenirs, soft drinks, ice creams etc)

2 excursion per week e.g. London (London Eye, Tower of London, Thames river cruise, shopping in Hamleys, Science Museum Wonderlab), Chessington World of Adventures/Zoo, Hampton Court Palace, Warner Bros. Studios/Harry Potter (subject to availability)

Airport transfers on published arrival/depart ure days for flights scheduled to arrive/depart between 09.00-16.00 from/to: Heathrow or Gatwick

We offer a professional and friendly 'Meet and Greet' service.

Airport transfers by coach or taxi are included in the fees on published arrival and departure dates for flights scheduled to arrive/depart between 09.00 and 16.00 hours from/to specific airports (see below).

Once you have collected your luggage you will come out of the Customs Hall and see one of our airport representatives, holding the school sign with your name. Coaches/taxis leave at regular intervals to take you to your centre. On departure, we check you onto your flight and see you through to departures.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME?

• Small, safe centre - ideal for first time away.
• Very close to London, just 40 minutes by road from Kensington
• Compact campus with excellent facilities
• 20 hours' tuition per week including English Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentation
• Maximum class size: 12 international students*

*In exceptional cases, in order to place students at their correct level, maximum class size may be exceeded.

English Skills

On arrival, you'll be given a written and oral test and placed into an English Skills class appropriate for your age and level Improve core skills, technical accuracy and enhance spoken fluency through stimulating and collaborative sessions e.g. Faces on banknotes - research famous British people on banknotes and design your own!

English Workshops

In these fun, task based sessions, you'll explore new topic areas. Learn through researching, discussing, collaborating and creating Workshop topics vary week to week e.g. British Castles, Dream Cities, FabLab (Lego Robotics), 3D Maps and Models, Young Film Making and more! Choose a Workshop (on arrival) that interests you!

Example English Workshop:

-British Castles:

• Choose and research a famous British Castle - find out about the Kings and Queens who lived there
• Build your own British castle and design a brochure to describe it to visitors
• Imagine you stayed in one of these castles; write a TripAdvisor review

-Tennis(at extra cost). £100/week (two sessions per week) On site

All levels.All the basic skills are coached and practice matches arranged

-Horse Riding (at extra cost). £190/week (two sessions per week) Off site

Beginner/elementary levels Protective hats and boots are supplied and transportation included.

-Courier fee (e.g. for visa invitation letter), if required, £50.

-Transfers for those arriving/departing outside our free scheduled times on arrival/departure dates at the airports specified above