Oxford International Academy St. Albans — language school in the UK
- St Albans AL2 1AG, UK
- Boarding school
- age from 8 to 17
Program description and what is included
- Tution
- Campus accomodation (1-4)
- Full board
- Material
- Certificate
- Transfer
- On-site Activities on campus
- Travelcards for full-day trips to London
Description
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.
Why choose this school
- The main campus is a historical building
- Excursions to London
- Harry Potter Tickets included
- Full on-site activities programme
School infrastructure
- Classrooms
- Common rooms
- WiFi
- Outdoor spaces
- Firepit for barbecues
Sport infrastructure
- Table tennis
- Football and volleyball pithes
Hobbies and clubs
- Full programme of on-site activities
including discos, karaokes, challenges,
workshops and sports
Recommended arrival cities
- London
Location
St Albans AL2 1AG, UK
Sample program
1 day
Day. Arrivals
Evening. Campus tour and ice-breaker activities
2 day
Day. Half day shuttle to St. Albans
Evening. On-site Activities
3 day
Day. Lesson 3
Evening. On-site Activities
4 day
Day. Politics & Royalty walking tour and visit to National Gallery & British Museum
Evening. Free time for dinner in Covent Garden and late return to campus
5 day
Day. On-site Activities
Evening. On-site Activities
6 day
Day. Thameside walking tour and visit to Tate Modern
Evening. Shopping on Oxford Street and free time for dinner in Leicester Square and late return to campus
7 day
Day. On-site Activities
Evening. On-site Activities
Travel Class reviews
Ivannikova Olesya
Above all praise!
Winter English School Oxford International Academy St. Albans — language school in the UKSt Albans AL2 1AG, UK
In winter I went with a group of 11 years old children for a week near London to Academy St Albans. Many thanks to Kirill for organizing the trip. Everyone was happy, the excursion program is beyond praise!
FAQ
How to book?
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Cancellation policy
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.
The price is fixed
The price is fixed in the currency of the country of study. For example, Great Britain - pounds sterling, Ireland - euro.
Payment is made in rubles at the exchange rate on the day of payment.
After full payment has been made, the price does not change regardless of the exchange rate
If you make a prepayment first, then the payment will be calculated at the exchange rate on the day of payment.
How is the transfer to school arranged?
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.