Bootham School is a traditional English private school in the centre of York. It sits just outside the city walls and the spires of the famous York Minster can be seen from the grounds. The school boasts excellent modern teaching and
sports facilities.
York is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. It is to be found 25 miles to the east of Leeds and 40 minutes from the east coast of England. The city has a proud Roman and Viking heritage which is still in evidence today.
The school has cutting-edge sports and educational facilities. Music, drama and dance workshops for children are held in their spare time. On campus there are tennis courts, basketball court, swimming pool, gym and playing fields. Excursions to Leeds, Whitby, the York Railway Museum and the family estate of the Howard aristocrats are all included. At the weekend kids go on a tour of Manchester's Old Trafford Stadium.
Children will be accommodated on campus. There are 1-4 people in a room and facilities are shared. Laundry facilities are available on campus and rooms are cleaned six times a week. Meals are provided three times a day.
- Classic boarding school
- Amazing city centre location, a 2-minute walk from York Minster
- Excellent sports facilities
- Excursions to Whitby, Castle Howard, Leeds & Manchester
- Three separate one hour lessons per day; with focus on British Culture
- English Plus Programmes available and included in the price
- Closed campus with high security
- Modern classes
- Music Academy
- School theatre
- Function rooms
- Spacious dining hall
- Sports hall
- Swimming pool
- 4 x tennis courts
- Playgrounds
- Basketball courts
- Multi-activity
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Intensive English
- Conversation clubs available twice a week during the evening activity
Programmes
The English programme here consists of 15 hours or 20 lessons per week. Children are taught in groups of up to 15 people. Classes are divided according to language level and held in the morning with the main focus on language and linguistic skills. A part of the lessons is dedicated to studying the British culture in detail. Twice a week they organize speaking clubs for extra practice of the language. The course is available at all levels.
- 15 hours per week of English language tuition
- Initial Grading test on arrival
- Course materials
- End-of-Course Certificate and Report
- Full-board residential accommodation
- Daytime programme of sports, activities and local visits as per the course programme
- Full-day excursion(s) per week as per the course programme to York and Manchester
- Half-day excursion(s) per week as per the course programme to Whitby with Bark Endeavour, Castle Howard
- Evening activities per week as per the course programme
- Full-board accommodation free of charge for one Group Leader for every 15 students
Sample programme
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Multi Activity or Chosen Programme
Soir. Message Disco
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. York with York Dungeons
Soir. Around the World or Conversation Club
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Multi Activity or Chosen Programme
Soir. Mini Olympics
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Leeds with Leeds City Museum
Soir. Ghost Walk or Conversation Club
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Multi Activity or Chosen Programme
Soir. Karaoke
Matin. Whitby with Bark Endeavour
Jour. Whitby with Bark Endeavour
Soir. Film Night
Matin. Free time, activities and optional excursion
Jour. Free time, activities and optional excursion
Soir. Campus Monopoly
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Multi Activity or Chosen Programme
Soir. Speed Dating
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Full day excursion to York & Railway Museum
Soir. Paparazzi
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Multi Activity or Chosen Programme
Soir. Trashion show
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Castle Howard
Soir. Talent Show
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Multi Activity or Chosen Programme
Soir. Film Night
Matin. Manchester with Man UTD OLD Trafford Tour
Jour. Manchester with Man UTD OLD Trafford Tour
Soir. Leaving Disco
Matin. Depart
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
Bootham School, Bootham, York, UK
