Academic Summer 2016

Academic Summer
2016
www.academicsummer.co.uk
The Academic Summer experience…
If you are a serious student, you are reading the right brochure. With Academic
Summer, you can expect a demanding and varied academic programme that
meets your needs. In the summer of 2016 we will be at DLD College in London
and Sidcot School near Bristol.
English
In today’s world, we believe everyone is a native speaker of English as an
International Language. Whether or not English is your first language, you will
have the opportunity to develop your skills in interpersonal communication and
in academic language proficiency. This will help you to study and communicate
in the international world of today and tomorrow.
In the English language teaching world, the modern term is CLIL: Content and
Language Integrated Learning. This is about you learning academic subjects
which interest you and at the same time improving your English skills.
Recommended minimum English levels:
B1 IGCSE classes (13 to 14 years)
B2 IB / A-level classes (15 to 18 years)
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Leisure
programme
Whatever your age,
Academic Summer
offers a structured
and balanced leisure
programme designed
for you. This includes
sports, activities,
competitions, studentled charity events,
leadership training,
teambuilding, cultural
visits and trips to
complement the
academic programme
and to encourage social
interaction in English.
You will be encouraged
to learn new skills, work
in a team and aim for
your Personal Best.
Your welfare
You will be looked after 24 hours a day from
the moment that you are greeted by one
of our staff at the airport to when you are
checked in for your flight at the end.
You will be cared for in a secure, caring and
supportive environment where your pastoral
as well as academic and social needs are met
by qualified and experienced staff.
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Academic Summer offers an exciting
academic programme…
Academic Summer runs quality GCSE, IB and A-level preparation and
revision courses in July and August. We welcome both International
and British students.
This course is for you if you:
need to revise a particular academic subject
are following or planning to follow GCSE, the IB Diploma or A Level courses
are considering continuing your education in the UK
plan to use English for study and work in the future
are looking for a stimulating and enjoyable summer learning experience
enjoy meeting and communicating with people from a wide range of countries
and cultures
are looking for a typical boarding school experience or would like to study in the
centre of London; we have an option for you.
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Academics
You will study in
English in a group of
no more than fifteen
students. The academic
programme is 30
hours per week and
includes four 75 minute
study blocks each day,
lectures, workshops,
assemblies, educational
visits and tutor time.
Lessons integrate
theory and practice. If
you are a scientist, you
will find yourself doing
practical experiments
in the laboratories; if
you choose Design
and Technology,
you will complete a
practical project in the
workshops.
Your teachers are
looking forward to
sharing their enthusiasm
and love for their
subjects with you.
They are qualified and
experienced and will
make your lessons
interesting and relevant
to your needs.
If you choose Academic
Summer, you will leave with:
enhanced subject knowledge
improved learning skills
a head start on your GCSEs, IB or A-levels
better academic and social communication
increased cultural awareness
competence in the use of English as an
International Language
certificates and reports to add to your
personal academic portfolio
the confidence and motivation to achieve
your Personal Best
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The academic subjects we offer…
IGCSE classes
If you are aged 13 to 14, you will explore the broad curriculum of the IGCSE and
cover a wide range of academic subjects. You will be introduced to the principles
of Theory of Knowledge, laying the foundations for successful future learning.
You will also develop your IT skills, research and study skills, language skills and
learn how to deliver effective presentations. You will study a range of academic
subjects giving you a taste of the variety of subjects offered in the UK system
in years 9 and 10. As well as English, you will study mathematics, sciences,
humanities and arts.
IB / A-level classes
If you are aged 15 to 18 you will have four study blocks a week. You will be able
to choose your subjects depending on your academic needs and interests.
Before you arrive, you will select your subjects online and prior to the course
you will be able to check your timetable and make any subject changes that you
wish to make. We can give you advice about the best options for you and the
timetable is written to meet your individual needs.
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Evening
workshops and
lectures
As well as a more
traditional classroom
you will be introduced
to different ways of
learning. You will take an
active part in challenging
and stimulating
workshops and lectures
on topics relevant to
your success now and
in your future. These
include careers planning,
Internet safety, first aid,
financial literacy as well
as subject-focused
lectures that are run by
experts and acclaimed
celebrities in their fields.
We offer the following
academic subjects:
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Design & Technology
Drama
Economics
English
Essay Writing
Geography
Grammar
History
ICT
IELTS preparation
Literature
Mathematics
Media Studies
Modern languages
Music
Physics
Politics
Presentations
Psychology
Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
Subjects offered depend on students’
choices, so not every subject is available
every week. We make every effort to give
students their first choices.
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Academic Summer Plus
offers you more…
On an Academic Summer Plus course you are introduced to different
ways of learning and you focus on specialist areas to help you prepare
for your future studies.
Specialist weeks
You can choose to participate in our specialist weeks and these can be done on
their own or as a combination with our standard programme.
Medical studies
This programme is a two-week course and is for students who are interested
in studying medicine or other related areas such as dentistry and veterinary
science. As well as covering essential practical skills in biology and chemistry
you will study medical topics such as nutrition and genetics.
You will carry out an individual research project that will involve you giving
a presentation, writing an extended essay and developing your IT skills. You
will visit a hospital and learn about the importance of getting the right work
experience as well as being introduced to BMAT and UKCAT so you gain an
understanding of how to apply to study medicine in the UK.
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Oxbridge
preparation
Are you a top student
academically and is
your dream Oxford or
Cambridge? We have
a programme for you
to help you understand
the application
process for applying
to a top university.
The programme will
involve you developing
your critical and
analytical thinking as
well as working on
your communication
skills and practising
for interviews. This
programme runs for a
week.
Back to school
This is a stimulating two-week programme to
prepare you for a successful year at school.
The course starts with a leadership and
teambuilding day.
You will participate in lessons that focus on
literacy, numeracy, current affairs and global
issues as well as developing key skills that
will help you be a more successful student.
We will help you improve your study skills
whatever subjects you are interested in and
encourage you to become an independent
and confident learner. This will stand you in
good stead for GCSEs, A-levels, IB, university
and beyond.
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Academic Summer in London
London needs no introduction. Come to Academic Summer and let London
introduce itself to you.
Academic Summer is very excited to be located at DLD College in London.
The College overlooks Westminster and the River Thames so you cannot get a
better London location. We are in there with some of the most prestigious and
historical buildings in London and this is DLD’s neighbourhood right at the foot of
Westminster Bridge.
The College has modern classrooms, sports facilities, dining room, Starbucks
and boarding accommodation all in one building. The bedrooms are single
ensuite rooms.
You will get to enjoy London and this will include visits to London’s top
attractions such as the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, National
Gallery, Tower of London, London Museums, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham
Palace and Madame Tussauds. You will enjoy shopping in Covent Garden, Oxford
Street and of course Harrods as well as enjoying a West End Show. You will
also get to visit key UK cities outside of London at the weekends such as Oxford,
Cambridge, Windsor, Winchester, Brighton and Canterbury.
You will also have the opportunity to explore London in your free time and
you won’t be just visiting London but will experience living right in the heart of
London.
If you wish, you can come with your parents or grandparents and they can join
our Academic Adults programme.
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Leisure programme - London
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2.7.2016
3.7.2016
4.7.2016
5.7.2016
6.7.2016
7.7.2016
8.7.2016
Arrivals
Induction
London Eye
Westminister
Abbey
Covent Garden
Museum of
London
DLD’s Got
Talent
St Paul’s
Cathedral
Disco
Walking tour
Photography
competition
9.7.2016
10.7.2016
11.7.2016
12.7.2016
13.7.2016
14.7.2016
15.7.2016
Thorpe Park
Explore
London
Tower of
London
Supreme
Court
Culture
Comparison
National
Gallery &
Sports
competition
Drumming &
percussion
Trafalgar
Square
Disco
Interactive
quiz
16.7.2016
17.7.2016
18.7.2016
19.7.2016
20.7.2016
21.7.2016
22.7.2016
Oxford
Brighton
Pavilion &
beach
St James’s
Park
River Thames
cruise
Science
Museum
Charity event
Walking tour
& college visit
London
Dungeon
Leadership
training
Kensington
Gardens
23.7.2016
24.7.2016
25.7.2016
26.7.2016
27.7.2016
28.7.2016
29.7.2016
Cambridge
Explore
London
Madame
Tussauds
Wembly
Stadium tour
Harrods
The British
Museum
Sports
Walking tour
& punting
Apprentices
30.7.2016
31.7.2016
1.8.2016
2.8.2016
3.8.2016
4.8.2016
5.8.2016
Canterbury
Bournemouth
Hyde Park
Oxford Street
Tate Modern
Canterbuty
Cathedral
Escape game
& beach
Buckingham
Palace
International
show
6.8.2016
7.8.2016
StratfordUpon-Avon
Explore
London
Walking tour
Drama
workshop
13.8.2016
14.8.2016
15.8.2016
Winchester
Stonehenge &
Salisbury
HintHunt
20.8.2015
21.8.2015
22.8.2015
23.8.2015
Windsor
Hop-On, HopOff bus
Houses of
Parliament
Wimbledon
Lawn Tennis
tour &
museum
Walking tour
Windsor
Castle
8.8.2016
Theatre visit
Disco
Art
competition
9.8.2016
ShakeLord’s Cricket
speare’s
tour
Globe Theatre
16.8.2016
Disco
Disco
10.8.2016
11.8.2016
12.8.2016
Culture
Comparison
National
History
Museum
Charity event
Leadership
training
17.8.2016
Disco
Kensington
Gardens
18.8.2016
19.8.2016
Royal
Museums
Greenwich
Sports
24.8.2015
25.8.2015
26.8.2015
Culture
Comparison
Victoria
& Albert
Museum
Talent show
British Library Covent Garden
Theatre visit
First Aid
Disco
Disco
Kensington
Gardens
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Academic Summer in Bristol
Bristol: lively and dynamic, cosmopolitan and ambitious, Bristol is truly a 21stcentury city. Bristol combines a rich maritime heritage with state-of-the-art
attractions and is the south-west’s shopping capital. It is in close proximity to
spectacular coast and countryside and has much to offer in terms of museums
and places steeped in history.
Sidcot School is a boarding school situated in the country on a beautiful campus
surrounded by the Mendip Hills. The school is only 15 minutes from Bristol
Airport, 45 minutes from the centre of Bristol and 1 hour and 45 mintues by train
from London.
In the afternoon you will enjoy activities on the school campus such as horseriding, pool parties in the swimming pool, archery, fencing, drama workshops
and charity events as well as experiencing the best of Bristol, Bath, Cardiff and
the surrounding area. Weekend trips include Thorpe Park, London, Oxford, Exeter,
Birmingham, Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon and Bournemouth.
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Leisure programme - Bristol
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9.7.2016
10.7.2016
11.7.2016
12.7.2016
13.7.2016
14.7.2016
15.7.2016
Arrivals
Teambuilding
Interactive
Quiz
Paintballing
Archery
Bristol
Sidcot’s Got
Talent
WestonSuper-Mare
Clifton
Suspension
Bridge
Disco
16.7.2016
17.7.2016
18.7.2016
19.7.2016
20.7.2016
21.7.2016
22.7.2016
Thorpe Park
StratfordUpon-Avon
Drama
workshop
Berkeley
Castle
Laser clay
shooting
Bristol
Pool party
23.7.2016
24.7.2016
25.7.2016
26.7.2016
27.7.2016
28.7.2016
29.7.2016
Oxford
Birmingham
Drumming &
percussion
Wood House
Park
Archery
Bath
Fete for
charity
Black Country
Museum
Cabot Circus
Roman Baths
Absailing /
High ropes
Disco
30.7.2016
31.7.2016
1.8.2016
2.8.2016
3.8.2016
4.8.2016
5.8.2016
London
Exeter
Apprentices
Fencing
Bristol
Pool party
London Eye /
Oxford Street
Clip’n’Climb
Water & land
zorbing
Cribbs
Causeway
Disco
6.8.2016
7.8.2016
8.8.2016
9.8.2016
10.8.2016
11.8.2016
12.8.2016
Bournemouth
West
Midlands
Safari Park
Sports
competition
Bristol
Laser clay
shooting
Cardiff
International
Show
13.8.2016
14.8.2016
15.8.2016
16.8.2016
17.8.2016
18.8.2016
19.8.2016
Eden Project
Warwick
Art
competition
Bristol
Fencing
Bristol
Movie
afternoon
Warwick
Castle
@ Bristol
Science
Museum
SS Great
Britain
Cardiff Castle
Cribbs
Causeway
Disco
Disco
20.8.2016
21.8.2016
22.8.2016
23.8.2016
24.8.2016
25.8.2016
26.8.2016
Bath
Outposts
Financial
literacy
workshop
Brean Leisure
Park
First aid & life
saving skills
Bristol
University
visit
Sports
afternoon
Leadership
day
Cricket, rugby
& hockey
27.8.2016
28.8.2016
29.8.2016
30.8.2016
31.8.2016
1.9.2016
2.9.2016
London
Exeter
Pool party
Cooking skills
Clip’n’Climb
Internet
safety
workshop
Bristol
Houses of
Parliament
Careers
workshop
Cabot Circus
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Typical day
07.45 to 08.15 Breakfast
08.30 to 09.45 Block one lessons
09.50 to 11.05 Block two lessons
11.05 to 11.20 Break
11.20 to 12.35 Block three lessons
12.40 to 13.15 Lunch
13.15 to 14.15 Tutor time
14.15 to 17.00 Activities & trips
18.00 to 18.30 Dinner
18.45 to 20.00 Block four lessons / workshops and lectures
20.00 to 22.00 Free time / sports / activities
22.00
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Summer 2016
Fees
Dates
Full boarding
DLD, London
Fees
School
£995 per
week
Sidcot School,
Bristol
£1250 per
week
DLD College,
London
Fees include tuition, teaching
materials, accommodation,
food, laundry, insurance,
airport transfers, activities
and trips.
There is a £100 fee for
non-EU students who
need visa support.
Day pupil rate
Fees
School
£550 per
week*
Sidcot School,
Bristol
£750 per
week*
DLD College,
London
£175 per
DLD College,
weekly block London
£500 for
mornings
DLD College,
London
*All inclusive fees for the
programme 8.00 to 20.00
Monday to Friday.
Discounts
We offer discounts for
choosing three or more
weeks, paying in full,
siblings and returning
students. Please contact
us for more details.
Saturday 2nd July to Saturday 27th
August 2016
Sidcot School, Bristol
Saturday 9th July to Saturday 3rd
September 2016
Specialist weeks
Dates 2016
Programme
Where
16th July to
23rd July
Oxbridge
DLD College,
London
23rd July to 6th Medical studies Sidcot School,
August
Bristol
6th August to
13th August
Oxbridge
Sidcot School,
Bristol
13th August to
27th August
College,
Medical studies DLD
London
20th August to
3rd September
Back to School
Sidcot School,
Bristol
You can choose our standard programme
and also combine it with one of our specialist
weeks. You can also choose to do some of
your time with us in London and some in
Bristol so you can experience both locations.
Our arrival and departure day is a Saturday.
You can join us for one to nine weeks.
Please see our website for more information:
www.academicsummer.co.uk
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Don't just take our word for it - ask our students…
Reyes, age 15 from Spain
My name is Reyes; I’m 15 years old. I came from Spain. I have been here
eight weeks. The most thing I enjoy is the classes, the trips and my
friends. I think in the future I want to come here to study in UK.
Ilya, age 16 from Russia
My name is Ilya, I’m from Russia, I’m 16 and I came here to become
familiar with Sidcot School and Academic Summer is really helping me
with that. I enjoy my time here very much.
Yusuf, age 15 from Turkey
Hello, my name is Yusuf. I’ve stayed here for four weeks and I really
enjoyed this four weeks. I come here to improve my English and I really did
it. In Academic Summer, we have got a lot of activities, trips and friendship.
Aly, age 16 from Egypt
Great teachers, great atmosphere. I’m planning on studying in the UK
(hopefully, the University of Reading). I came here because my brother
came here last summer and he had a really great time. He stayed here for
six weeks and he nominated this school for me and I really had a great time.
Flore, age 16 from France
Hello. My name is Flore. I came from France. I’m going to stay here
during two weeks. I come here because I need to speak well English and
the thing that I love here is when we have free time.
Jan Dirk, age 17 from Netherlands
Hello, my name is Jan Dirk and I’m 17 years old. I’m from the
Netherlands. I decided to go to Academic Summer because I think it’s a
great intro for the next school year at Sidcot.
Please see the video clips with these students
and others on our website.
Academic Summer Limited
20 Rossiter Close
Bathpool, Taunton, TA2 8FN
Tel: +44 20 8123 8083
Email: [email protected]
www.academicsummer.co.uk