LINES Language School is holding an English camp for children in the county of Berkshire. This is the home county of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. Downe House is a top five boarding school in the UK. The historic building is surrounded by private woodland and allows you to relax and concentrate on your lessons.
The campus has a sports hall, swimming pool, tennis courts and dance studio. Students can also try their hand at street dance or zumba. Leisure time activities include trips to London, Cambridge, Oxford, Bath and Warwick. At the weekend children can explore Covent Garden and see the city from the London Eye. Optional activities include a theme park or a visit to Harry Potter Studios. In the evening there are outdoor games, concerts, live music festivals and discos.
Accommodation in the school residence in rooms for two, three and four students. Classrooms and lunchroom within walking distance. Meals are provided three times a day. Laundry facilities available on site.
- 32 lessons a week (of 45 minutes each)
- 2 excursions a week
- Small class sizes of max. 10 students (average of 7)
- Class group of the same age and same level
- Staff to student ratio 1:4
- Qualified, professional teachers
- Tailor-made courses
- All-inclusive programme (lessons, excursions, meals, accommodation, activities, etc)
- Safe and secure environment
- Accredited by the British Council and Member of EnglishUK
- Optional outings (Harry Potter, Thorpe Park) and sports (Golf, Football and Music)
- Dining hall
- Nice and cosy boarding houses
- Slasses
- Laundry
- Sports hall
- Dance studio
- Swimming pool
- Tennis courts
- Outdoor fields
- Activities (zumba, African drumming, street dance, swimming, disco, etc)
- Excursions (London, Oxford, Bristol, etc)
Programmes
A 24-hour English course per week. On arrival, children take a language test and the results are used to form groups of 7-10. Lessons take place in the mornings with professional native speaker teachers. The course covers the main language skills: speaking, reading, writing, listening, grammar and vocabulary. The main difference is that the course is combined with a social skill. Children learn how to debate and negotiate, improve their communication and creative skills, and develop their critical thinking and resistance to stress. All in English. At the end of the course, children will receive a certificate. Teaching is possible at all levels.
- 15 hours of language tuition per week.
- Course materials
- Certificate of Course Completion
- Campus accommodation
- Three meals per day
- Leisure and sightseeing activities
- Registration fees
- Bank charges
- Travel Class travel services
- Visa processing including translation of documents
- Health insurance
- Transfer from and to the airport
Not included:
- Out of pocket expenses
Sample programme
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Activities
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Activities
Matin. Academic excursion
Jour. Academic excursion
Soir. Activities
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Activities (evening shopping)
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Activities
Matin. Weekend excursion + shopping
Jour. Weekend excursion + shopping
Soir. Activities or optional Musical/Carnival, Festival&live band or Olympics
Matin. Harry Potter/Thorpe Park or activities
Jour. Harry Potter/Thorpe Park or activities
Soir. Activities (onsite games and concert)
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
Cold Ash, Thatcham, Royaume-Uni
