KKCL Suzhou — summer school in China

Program description and what is included

PRICE INCLUDES:
> Six full days of English lessons (36 hours)
> Six full days of excursions as per schedule
> Transfer to and from the destination airport
> 12 nights with full board accommodation in International School Boarding House (shared bedrooms) - dinner on first day of arrival and breakfast on departure day
> Entry level test + certificate at end of course
> Teaching materials
> Recreational and sporting activities
> Supervision 24/7

PRICE NOT INCLUDES:
> Travel insurance
> Transfer to and from the departure airport from home country.
> Any personal expenses and other costs which are not expressly stated.
> A damage deposit of € 50.00 per student will be requested upon arrival in China. This damage deposit should be paid in cash, and will be refunded in full at check-out, following an inspection of the accommodation for any damages.

Description

With over 17 years’ experience in delivering quality English lessons to foreign students, KKCL is a reputable and well-established school with academic programmes as diverse and fascinating as the students we welcome. For our junior students, we specialise in creative, project-based Go Create! courses. During these classes, students learn first-hand how to participate in practical and stimulating projects in English and improve, practise and activate their language skills at the same time. From film making to design, news reading to debating, interviewing to Shakespeare - there is something for everyone!  KKCL is a British Council accredited language school as well as being a member of English UK, we are committed to the highest standards of education and welfare.

The KKCL China Programme

KKCL China is a language and cultural programme open to all students around the world to visit the very best of China, from Ancient to Modern, a journey like no other. Students will improve their English and experience learning the language delivered by professional teachers following the British teaching methods while being surrounded by the fascinating Chinese culture of the country’s bustling capital Beijing to the modern vibrant Shanghai.

History and Accreditation

KKCL is proud to have been welcoming English language students for more than seventeen years. Our flagship school is located in a Grade II listed building in Harrow, London, United Kingdom - originally a 19th-century village school house. 

We are accredited by the British Council and a  member of English UK and are committed to the highest standards of education and welfare. 

KKCL has comprehensive welfare policies and procedures - reviewed by the British Council and safeguarding experts. Our dedicated staff will do our very best to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your child. Students are supervised 24/7 during the programme and carry a 24-hour emergency telephone number at all times.

Why choose this school

• Top quality English lessons from KKCL academic staff sent directly from the UK. KKCL is a British Council accredited school famous for their English summer camp in London 
• Staying in Suzhou, one of China’s most amazing gems – the “Venice of the East”, most famous for its beautiful nature, rich culture and traditional arts, which have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
• Day trip to Shanghai, known as the ‘Oriental Pearl’, and seen as the window to modern China, where oriental charm crossover with Western cultures
• Enjoy visits to world-renowned cultural sites, including Suzhou Lingering Garden, Hangzhou West Lake, Wuzhen Water Town and traditional street markets
• Looked after by KKCL Staff, all trained to British standards

KKCL China Programme Overview

This is a highly experiential and interactive programme aiming to challenge students to use their creativity and critical thinking in English, allowing them to take the lead by guiding instead of spoon-feeding them. Exploratory teaching and learning approaches used throughout the programme, foster students’ ability to make connections between their existing knowledge and unfamiliar content. 

The programme is unique by virtue of its innovative approach to teaching English via philosophy of East-West cultural exchange, to help students become tolerant and well-rounded Citizens of the Globe, who have the competence to think independently and work collaboratively. 

The design and the delivery of the programme have been informed by the 21st century classroom principles and a holistic approach to teaching and learning, educating students in life and learning skills, emotional intelligence and cultural awareness. Through encouraging students to make their own lapbooks we help students develop  visual literacy, to better equip them for further studies.

We use a student-centred Task Based & Project Based teaching methodology endorsed by the University of Cambridge, with each school day offering a clearly defined tangible outcome, allowing students to take samples of their work home and to share them with their parents and friends. These include recordings, videos, posters, and so much more.

For the purpose of authenticity, a wide range of  situation-based activities are used in the classroom, to practise language and communication skills in realistic contexts.

Students learn English through interactive and creative projects. This is an excellent way to encourage students from different countries to communicate in an easy and natural manner. The syllabus helps students improve their overall English language competence, in particular, speaking fluency, with pronunciation integrated into classroom activities.

We make every minute of the programme a teachable moment! There is a direct link between classroom based learning experience and places students visit during their stay, with field-trips embedded into the syllabus. By involving students in mini-projects, they play an active part in creating their own learning process, making the excursions truly memorable.

Throughout the course, informed by an ongoing ‘needs analysis’, the teacher will adapt the syllabus to focus on the language areas the students are most in need of, maximising the benefit of the course programme, and helping students  develop their general English through non-traditional and experiential forms of teaching and learning.  

By bringing Eastern culture, Western culture and English language as the medium of instruction and communication together, we are offering a highly engaging, unforgettable, educational, and fun experience that speeds up the learning process, making students’ stay a once-in-a-lifetime experience! 

School infrastructure

Our Suzhou Centre situated in Xiangcheng district in Suzhou, the construction area is 9300 square meters with beautiful garden-like teaching buildings and conference facilities.

Hobbies and clubs

A typical week at KKCL Suzhou

For the third consecutive year, KKCL is proud to organize a unique experience in China, where the west meets the east. KKCL Suzhou English Summer Programme will include stops from the most popular destinations of the Yangtze Delta, through the famous “Venice of the East” of Suzhou. By attending KKCL China English Summer Programme you will benefit from top quality English lessons delivered by native-level teachers sent directly from our schools in the UK.

During the excursions, you will visit world-renowned cultural sites such as the Lingering Garden, the Hangzhou West Lake, the Wuzhen Water Town, the traditional street markets, and will have the opportunity to take a selfie alongside the stunning Shanghai skyline.

Your China experience will come to life through ad-hoc art and cultural workshops, like pottery and painting, interacting with friendly local people and learning your first words in Mandarin!

Recommended arrival cities

• Shanghai

Nearest airports

• Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport - 1.5 minutes

Location

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China