Oxford International Academy St. Albans — language school in the UK
Language School Oxford International Academy St. Albans
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Oxford International's English Language Centre offers pupils the opportunity to spend time at the gated St Albans Academy. It is a small town about 25 minutes from central London. The site of two battles during the Wars of the Scarlet and White Rose, a 15th century chapel and the home of the Arsenal football team. The school has a Victorian style building and is surrounded by parkland.
In their spare time students can play table tennis, football or volleyball. Leisure time activities centre around London including excursions and walks in the theme park, Madame Tussauds, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, famous streets and Hyde Park. The Warner Bros Studio showcases sets, costumes and props from the Harry Potter set. In the evenings there are movies, games, discos and sports for students to enjoy.
Children are housed in the academy itself. Rooms are shared by a few students, four or five maximum, and facilities are shared. Once a week the staff clean and change the linen. Meals are provided three times a day and lunch is cooked on weekends.
- The main campus is a historical building
- Excursions to London
- Harry Potter Tickets included
- Full on-site activities programme
- Classrooms
- Common rooms
- WiFi
- Outdoor spaces
- Firepit for barbecues
- Table tennis
- Football and volleyball pithes
- Full programme of on-site activities
including discos, karaokes, challenges,
workshops and sports
Programmes
The English course consists of 15 hours a week. Children study in bright classrooms with interactive whiteboards and a computer lab. On arrival they are divided into language groups according to their language level with a maximum of 18 students per class. The lessons are divided into two types: Language Study which focuses on grammar, phraseology and vocabulary of English and Language for Life, where children discuss topics ranging from job skills to the characteristics of English culture. The main aim of the course is to help children overcome their fears and become more confident in using English. You can learn at any level.
- 15 hours of English per week.
- Course materials
- Certificate of Completion
- Leisure Programme
- Entrance fees (Thames River Cruise, London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Oxford University College - different excursions every week)
- Harry Potter Museum London Warner Bros Studio
- Accommodation in 2-6 bed rooms on campus with shared facilities
- Three meals per day
- 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. Arrivals
Jour. Arrivals
Soir. Campus tour and ice-breaker activities
Matin. Placement Test and Lessons
Jour. Half day to St. Albans by coach
Soir. Onsite Activities
Matin. Extended full day to London by coach with travelcard
Jour. Thames River Cruise and free time to explore Southbank
Soir. Late return to campus
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Onsite Activities
Matin. Entrance to Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Jour. Entrance to Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Soir. Onsite Activities
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Onsite Activities
Matin. Extended full day to London by coach with travelcard
Jour. South Kensington, Natural History Museum and Hyde Park
Soir. Late return to campus
Matin. Free day - On-site or optional excursions (supplement) 1 week departures
Jour. Free day - On-site or optional excursions (supplement) 1 week departures
Soir. Free day - On-site or optional excursions (supplement) 1 week departures
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Half day to St Albans by coach
Soir. Onsite Activities
Matin. Extended full day to London by coach with travelcard
Jour. Entrance to Madame Tussauds with Oxford Street and Piccadily Circus
Soir. Late return to campus
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Onsite Activities
Matin. Full day to Oxford by coach
Jour. Entrance to a University College
Soir. Onsite Activities
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Onsite Activities
Matin. Extended full day to London by coach with travelcard
Jour. Thameside Walking Tour with TATE Modern, St Paul's and the South Bank
Soir. Late return to campus
- Tution
- Campus accomodation (1-4)
- Full board
- Material
- Certificate
- Transfer
- On-site Activities on campus
- Travelcards for full-day trips to London
Sample programme
Matin. Arrivals
Jour. Arrivals
Soir. Campus tour and ice-breaker activities
Matin. Testing and Lesson 1
Jour. Half day shuttle to St. Albans
Soir. On-site Activities
Matin. Lesson 2
Jour. Lesson 3
Soir. On-site Activities
Matin. Extended full day to London by coach with travelcards
Jour. Politics & Royalty walking tour and visit to National Gallery & British Museum
Soir. Free time for dinner in Covent Garden and late return to campus
Matin. Lesson 4
Jour. On-site Activities
Soir. On-site Activities
Matin. Extended full day to London by coach with travelcard
Jour. Thameside walking tour and visit to Tate Modern
Soir. Shopping on Oxford Street and free time for dinner in Leicester Square and late return to campus
Matin. Lesson 5
Jour. On-site Activities
Soir. On-site Activities
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
St Albans AL2 1AG, UK
