LAL London St Mary’s University — summer school in the UK
Summer School LAL London St Mary’s University
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The school has, unfortunately, been permanently closed.
St. Mary’s University is a modern university campus and was founded in 1850. It is located in Strawberry Hill, a suburb of Twickenham (population 21,000), in south west London. The campus also includes Strawberry Hill House, a neo-Gothic castle, built in 1747, renovated in 2013, which was the prestigious home of Horace Walpole, the son of Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. In the summer LAL Language School organizes a summer camp here. In 2018 children of 50 nationalities from five continents attended this place.
Children can opt for sports events and excursions. Sport infrastructure is represented by tennis, basketball, volleyball courts, soccer and hockey fields, badminton courts. The program includes walks in Regent's Park Royal Garden, Hampton Court Palace and Disco Cruise on the Thames. The kids will also see the legendary wax figures of Madame Tussauds and experiment with science models at the science museum. In the evening, students do puzzles, take part in sports competitions, sing karaoke and have fun at discos.
Students are accommodated in the university residence in single rooms. The rooms are clean and comfortable, your child will have all they need to study and rest. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served in the canteen.
- Expert management
- Returning staff
- Modern accomodation on your choice
- Vast experience
- 10 minutes’ walk to Town and 30 minutes’ train ride to Central London
- Innovative lessons
- Undescribable and varied leisure programme
- Free wireless internet throughout the campus
- Fully staffed administration office
- Student Union Hall/event room
- Large auditorium holding up to 200 people
- 24 hour security
- Medical & travel insurance included
- Limited free laundry service
- Large indoor sports hall (basketball/badminton/7-a-side football/volleyball)
- Indoor hard tennis courts
- Extensive fields for outdoor sports, including a marked football/hockey pitch
- Arts and Crafts (T-shirt painting, glass painting)
- Quizzes
- Talent Show & Karaoke
- Themed Discos
- Gladiator Contest and Mini-Olympics
- Team Challenges
- Party Games & Auction Night
Programmes
The language course is 15 hours a week. Classes take place in the morning and afternoon. On arrival, students take an English level test. Based on the results, students are divided into groups of up to 15 students. The main focus is on developing speaking and listening skills and confidence in using English in a variety of situations. The school has spacious classrooms, a student lounge and laundry facilities. All levels are available.
- 15 hours English course per week
- Teaching materials
- Certificate of Course Completion
- Accommodation in residence
- Leisure and excursion programme
- Three meals per day
- Bank charges
- Travel Class travel services
- Visa processing including translation of documents
- Health insurance
- Airport pick up and drop off (for groups)
Not included:
- Out of pocket expenses
Sample programme
Matin. Arrivals / Departures
Jour. Arrivals / Departures
Soir. Treasure Hunts
Matin. Tour of school and Twickenham
Jour. Induction
Soir. Welcome Disco
Matin. Southbank Walk
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Dragon's Den
Matin. Kingston
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Quiz Night
Matin. Activities
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Dinner in Center London
Matin. Hampton Court
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Bigger, Better, Best
Matin. Camden & Regent's Park
Jour. Camden & Regent's Park
Soir. Speed Friending & Disco
Matin. Activities/Optional Excursion/ Premium Option
Jour. Activities/Optional Excursion/ Premium Option
Soir. Trash Fashion
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Mini Olympics
Soir. Gladiator Contest
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Royal Walk
Soir. Murder Mystery Night
Matin. Lessons
Jour. British Museum or Madame Tussaud’s
Soir. Talent Show & Karaoke
Matin. Lessons
Jour. West End Walk & Thames Disco Cruise
Soir. West End Walk & Thames Disco Cruise
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Natural History/ Science Museum or Tower of London
Soir. Casino & Auction
Matin. Oxford
Jour. Oxford
Soir. Graduation & Farewell Party
- Large, spacious classrooms
- Classrooms located centrally on campus
- Students tested on arrival, both written and oral skills and at the end of their course to check for progress.
- International mix of students: Italy, Spain, Barsil, Turkey, China, Check Republic, France, Russia
- Students placed in classes according to English level
- 15 hours of tuition per week (usually on a zigzag programme with lessons in the morning one week and the afternoon another week – see our course timetable for more information)
- Certificate of attendance and teacher’s report given to every student
- Full leisure and excursions program: London South Bank Walk, Kingston, Hampton Court, Camden & Regent's Park, West End Walk & Thames Disco Cruise, Natural History/Science Museum or Tower of London, British Museum or Madame Tussaud’s
Sample programme
Matin. Arrivals / Departures
Jour. Arrival / Departures
Soir. Dinner & Evening with Host Home
Matin. School tour & walk into town
Jour. Level Test / Induction
Soir. Welcome Disco / Travel to Homestay
Matin. London South Bank Walk
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Dragon's Den / Travel to Homestay
Matin. Kingston
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Dinner & Evening with Host Home
Matin. Activities
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Dinner in Center London / Travel to Homestay
Matin. Hampton Court
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Bigger, Better, Best / Travel to Homestay
Matin. Camden & Regent's Park
Jour. Camden & Regent's Park
Soir. Speed Friending & Disco / Travel to Homestay
Matin. Activities/Optional Excursion/ Premium Option
Jour. Activities/Optional Excursion/ Premium Option
Soir. Trash Fashion
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Mini Olympics
Soir. Gladiator Contest
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Royal Walk
Soir. Murder Mystery Night
Matin. Lessons
Jour. British Museum or Madame Tussaud’s
Soir. Talent Show & Karaoke
Matin. Lessons
Jour. West End Walk & Thames Disco Cruise
Soir. West End Walk & Thames Disco Cruise
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Natural History/Science Museum or Tower of London
Soir. Casino & Auction
Matin. Oxford
Jour. Oxford
Soir. Graduation & Farewell Party
Recommended arrival cities
Réponses aux questions
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If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:
- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;
- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).
If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:
- the first week of the Program at the School;
- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.
No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.
1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.
2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.
Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included.
Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.
Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.
Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7.
Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.
Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento.
Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:
- Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
- El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
- El monitor si viajan en grupo
Location
Waldegrave Road, Twickenham TW1 4SX, UK
