Young Learners

English Language Summer Courses

Edinburgh Language Centre

Life changing learning

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Young Learners

Life changing learning

Essential Information College Address: Edinburgh Language Centre, 62- 66 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LR

From 28 June-7 August 2015: Drummond Community High School,

41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS

Centre type: City centre school or local high school (15-minute walk from Princes St)

Accommodation: Homestay

Capacity: 150

Age range: 12 – 17*

Arrival day: Sunday

Course start dates: 28 June; 5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2, 9, 16, 23 August**

*Individual students must be aged 14-17. Please note that age restrictions and conditions apply. In this centre, over 18s may be present on junior courses in closed groups. Adult students may also be present in the school. Courses may be held at Drummond Community High School or Edinburgh Language Centre on George Street. **Young Learner groups are accepted year-round in a closed environment.

Well-being and SafetyAt Experience English you can be assured that you will be well looked after by our professional staff.

Experience English is a member of the special interest group Young Learners English UK, working to raise

the standards of all junior vacation courses in the UK.

• Staff: Student class supervision ratio 1:15

• Unaccompanied minor service Ω

• Airport meet and greet Ω

• Classes allocated according to age and level Ω• Teachers hold CELTA or equivalent qualifications Ω• Dedicated Young Learner team on-site Ω

• Police background checks on all staff Ω

• Mentor for individuals Ω

Central Edinburgh Homestay accommodationActivities and cultural excursions

Trinity GESE spoken exam Hot lunches6-day programme

Young Learners

Alessio, Italy When I first arrived I was impressed by the

elegance of this welcoming school.

Everybody is very friendly and always

available to help. The city is amazing

– I love the festival and all the

street performers.

Our Facilities

Testimonial

Homestay accommodation Summary: Live with one of our carefully selected local hosts

and immerse yourself in Edinburgh culture

Location: Up to 45 minutes from the school by bus

Room: Single or twin rooms

Sharing: Up to four students in a house, mixed nationality

sharing unless requested

Bathroom: Shared bathroom

Meals: Full Board included

Breakfast: With your host

Lunch: Hot lunch provided Monday – Friday;

Packed lunch on Saturday (excursion day);

with host on Sundays

Dinner: With your host

Laundry: Facilities provided by your host

Other: Bus passes are provided to get to the school and

taxis home after evening activities

Accommodation

Great experiences

Edinburgh Language Centre

• Large common room

• Modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards

• Wi-Fi available in specific areas

• Prayer room available on request

Drummond High School (in addition to the above facilities)

• Canteen

• Basketball court

• Outdoor recreational space

Young Learners

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Stirling Castle

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St Andrews

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Heriot Row

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Northumberland Row

Queen St

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Princes St

The Mound

Dundas St

Market St

Royal Mile

Scottish NationalPortait Gallery

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Edinburgh Castle

Hard RockCafe

Princes St Gardens

CaltonHill

Airport transfer times*: (by coach travel)Edinburgh .... 0.5 hours Glasgow .......... 2 hours* Please note times

are approximate

Young Learners

Our Programmes • 15 hours tuition per week

• Led by at least 2 different teachers

• Morning or afternoon lessons

• Maximum 15 students per class

• Internationally-recognised Trinity GESE Exam included

• 1 full day excursion per week

• 1 half day excursion per week (paid)

• 2-3 city-based or local visits per week

• Activity and sports programme

• 3 evening activities

• 15 hours tuition per week

• Led by at least 2 different teachers

• Morning or afternoon lessons

• Maximum 15 students per class

• Internationally-recognised Trinity GESE Exam included

• 1 full day excursion per week

• 1 half day excursion per week (paid)

• 4 city-based or local visits per week

• 3 evening activities per week

Greta, Italy

A wonderful experience! It’s all fantastic: the shops, the castle, my guides, my school, my teacher and the excursions. I would like to live here!

TestimonialE X P E R I E N C E C U LT U R E

09:30-13:0014:00-15:30

16.00-17.3018:00-19:00

19:30-22:00

Sun Arrivals

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Mon Lesson 1: Placement Test Lesson 2: Induction Lessons

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Local Orientation

TueLesson 1: Topic: Law and

PunishmentLesson 2: Project - Newspaper

ReportKwik Cricket and Football Ceilidh

WedLesson 1: Personality and

GenderLesson 2: Learner Training

Workshop - Listening Calton Hill Evening City Tour

ThuLesson 1: Culture and

EntertainmentLesson 2: Project and

PresentationsEdinburgh Castle Games Night

FriLesson 1: Trinity GESE

PreparationLesson 2: Excursion Preparation

and Revision TestBotanic Gardens

Sat Loch Lomond Cruise and Glasgow

Sun With Homestay or Optional ExcursionD

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Mon Royal Mile Museums

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Lesson 1: Future WorldLesson 2: Learner

Training Workshop - Writing

Tue Arthur's Seat Lesson 1: Future PlansLesson 2: Project -

Animal ParkScavenger Hunt

Wed National Galleries of Scotland Lesson 1: AnimalsLesson 2: Trinity GESE

PreparationQuiz Night

Thu Dynamic EarthLesson 1: Appearance and

FashionLesson 2: Project and

PresentationsDisco

Fri Dean Village and Museum of Modern ArtLesson 1: Trinity GESE

Exam or Prep

Lesson 2: Excursion Preparation and Revision

Test

Sat Stirling and Castle

Sun With Homestay or Optional Excursion

Din

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MonLesson 1: Topic: Films and

ReviewsLesson 2 : Learner Training

Workshop - Reading

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Scottish Parliament

Tue Lesson 1: Games and Sports Lesson 2: Project - Film Oscars Portobello Ceilidh

Wed Lesson 1: Food and AdvertisingLesson 2: Trinity GESE

PreparationSports Afternoon Eco Challenge

Thu Lesson 1: Shopping and ShopsLesson 2: Project and

PresentationsEdinburgh Dungeons Film Night

FriLesson 1: Trinity GESE Exam

or PrepLesson 2: Excursion Preparation

and Revision TestGeorgian House and New Town

Sat St Andrews and Falkland Palace

Sun Departures

09:30-11:0011.30-13.00

16.00-17.3018:00-19:00

19:30-22:00

Sun Arrivals

Din

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Mon Lesson 1: Placement Test Lesson 2: Induction Lessons

Lunc

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Local Orientation

TueLesson 1: Topic: Law and

PunishmentLesson 2: Project - Newspaper

ReportNational Museum of Scotland Ceilidh

WedLesson 1: Personality and

GenderLesson 2: Learner Training

Workshop - Listening Calton Hill Evening City tour

ThuLesson 1: Culture and

EntertainmentLesson 2: Project and

PresentationsEdinburgh Castle Games Night

FriLesson 1: Trinity GESE

PreparationLesson 2: Excursion Preparation

and Revision TestBotanic Gardens

Sat Loch Lomond Cruise and Glasgow

Sun With Homestay or Optional Excursion

Din

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Mon Royal Mile Museums

Lunc

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Lesson 1: Future WorldLesson 2: Learner

Training Workshop - Writing

Tue Arthur's Seat Lesson 1: Future PlansLesson 2: Project -

Animal ParkScavenger Hunt

Wed National Galleries of Scotland Lesson 1: AnimalsLesson 2: Trinity GESE

PreparationQuiz Night

Thu Dynamic EarthLesson 1: Appearance and

FashionLesson 2: Project and

PresentationsDisco

Fri Dean Village and Museum of Modern ArtLesson 1: Trinity GESE

Exam or Prep

Lesson 2: Excursion Preparation and Revision

Test

Sat Stirling and Castle

Sun With Homestay or Optional Excursion

Din

ner

MonLesson 1: Topic: Films and

ReviewsLesson 2 : Learner Training

Workshop - Reading

Lunc

h

Scottish Parliament

Tue Lesson 1: Games and Sports Lesson 2: Project - Film Oscars Portobello Ceilidh

Wed Lesson 1: Food and AdvertisingLesson 2: Trinity GESE

PreparationStockbridge and Water of Leith Nature Trail Eco Challenge

Thu Lesson 1: Shopping and ShopsLesson 2: Project and

PresentationsEdinburgh Dungeons Film Night

FriLesson 1: Trinity GESE Exam

or PrepLesson 2: Excursion Preparation

and Revision TestGeorgian House and New Town

Sat St Andrews and Falkland Palace

Sun Departures

Example experience programme Example culture programme

Young Learners

Please note this programme is to be used as an example only, activities and tuition times may vary. Please note this programme is to be used as an example only, activities and tuition times may vary.

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The Culture Programme is available from 28 June - 7 August 2015The Experience Programme is available from 28 June - 7 August 2015

Partner details:

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• 20-minute bus ride to Edinburgh city centre

• Homestay and residential accommodation

• Includes visits to popular attractions in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and St Andrews

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• Situated in the heart of historic York

• Homestay accommodation

• Programme includes visits to famous York sights and Northern England

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excellent reputation

• Located in central Manchester

• Homestay and residential accommodation

• Includes trips to famous sights in York and Blackpool

King’s College, London Bridge• University campus

• Located in central London

• Single en-suite residence

• Includes visits to key London sights and attractions

Hampstead School of English • Year-round English language school with classes held on-site or at local annexe

• 30 minutes to central London by tube

• Homestay accommodation

• Includes visits to key London sites and attractions

Reed’s School, Cobham• Traditional English Boarding School with residential accommodation

• 40-minute train ride to central London

• Fantastic sports facilities and home of our tennis camp

• Includes visits to London and nearby attractions

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