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LAL London WestminsterCentral London Experience Summer School

The University of Westminster is located in the centre of London, with excellent access to transport as well as to a number of world-famous landmarks. Located just five minutes’ walk from Regent’s Park and opposite the famous Madame Tussaud’s waxworks museum, the University incorporates modern facilities all under one roof.

Age 13-17 Free WiFi Lounge area On-site cafeteria

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SchoolLondon Westminster

YOUNG LEARNER PACKAGES

Course Ages Course dates Course duration

Classic Central London Experience 13-17 28 Jun - 26 Jul 2 or 4 weeks

Premium Central London Experience 13-1728 Jun - 12 Jul

12 Jul - 26 Jul2 weeks

• For information on students who do not fall within this age range, please ask to see the Young Learner Age Range Policy.

TRANSFERSArrivals and departures are on Sundays only.

See our Price List or your Group Quote for exact arrival and departure times.

Price includes accompanied transfer to and from London Heathrow* with the arrival and departure times listed in the Price List or group quote. Transfers outside of these times and dates are subject to an additional cost.

Transfers may involve a waiting time of up to two hours after students have cleared immigration.

*Gatwick, Luton, St Pancras, London City and Stansted arrivals and departures incur a supplement charge and are usually transferred via Heathrow which may incur additional waiting time.

Transfers from other airports are available upon request and additional costs will be charged.

CLASSES & CLASSROOMS• Maximum 15 students

• Large, spacious classrooms, some with audio visual technology

• Classrooms located centrally on campus

• Students tested online for written and on-site for oral skills

• Students tested at the end of their course to check for progress

• International mix of students

• 15 hours tuition per week (mornings)

COURSE & METHODOLOGY• LAL’s own bespoke course book, “Round the World”

given to every student (included in price)

• Curriculum and class levels based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

• For more detailed information on the LAL Summer Schools Course Descriptions and Levels please refer to the LAL Summer Schools Academic Principles & Course Outline Information Sheet

• Course designed by LAL academic staff with a focus on communication and current topics

• Certificate of attendance and teacher’s report given to every student

SAMPLE TIMETABLE: Week 1

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

08.00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

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Arrivals

Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly

Full-Day Excursion:

Camden and Oxford Street

Placement Test Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons

Break Break Break Break Break

Induction Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons

13.00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

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Assembly

Half-Day Excursion:

London Royal Walk Afternoon

& Evening Excursion:

British Museum & Covent Garden

Afternoon & Evening Excursion:

South Bank Walk and

London Eye

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Premium Central London Experience only

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Half-Day Excursion: Madame Tussaud’s

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AccommodationLAL London Westminster

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RESIDENCE• One 21 floor residential block

• Two apartments per floor, mostly with 6 single beds in each (some twin beds available)

• Three options: • Standard Single Room• Premium Single Room (top two floors, larger bedroom

and TV)

• Twin Room

• En-suite bathrooms

• Apartments segregated as single sex Male staff/group leaders are not allowed to enter female apartments without a female staff member accompanying them except in emergency situations

• Rooms:

• Single Bed• Carpet• Wardrobe and drawers• Hangin area and storage• Combination lock safe (free)

SECURITY, DEPOSIT & KEYS• Key to room

• Entry to apartments under adult supervision only

• Damage Deposit of £60 or €80 on arrival

• This will be returned to the student only upon departure

LAUNDRY• Laundry facilities available at a cost to the student,

though powder/detergent is free

• N.B. LAL takes no responsibility for any damage, shrinkage or colour run to clothing

STAFF & ROOM ALLOCATION• All residential accommodation is staffed overnight by

LAL staff

• Entry to residence under adult supervision only

• Students allocated according to sharing preferences sent in advance

• Advance rooming and sharing requests cannot be guaranteed

• Where no preference has been sent, we reserve the right to allocate according to our room allocation policy, which includes sharing with students from other nationalities

WELFARE INFORMATION• Bed-time/curfew is at 22.30 and lights out at

23.00

• Wake-up is at 07.30

• All bedding provided by the school

• Towels are NOT provided

• LAL Welfare & Consent Form required in advance (forms.lalschools.com)

• N.B. LAL Summer Schools are not responsible for the loss or theft of students’ property. Students are advised to NOT bring laptops, tablets or other expensive items. Valuable items can always be left in the LAL office which is locked every night.

CATERING • One large dining hall

• Fresh food, sourced from local suppliers and farmers

• Choice of main course (meat, fish and vegetarian)

• Salad bar, cooked vegetables, water and soft drinks, choice of dessert

• Rota system with two sittings for each meal

• Packed meals will be provided for excursions Packed meals comprise a sandwich, drink (water or juice), snack (muffin, muesli bar, chocolate bar or doughnut), packet of crisps and piece of fruit.

• Food offered on arrival and departure days When the kitchen is closed we provide cold food on arrival, similar to the boxed lunch. On departure, a packed breakfast or lunch or dinner will be supplied, in addition to any cooked meals taken on-site, depending on the departing flight time. Only one packed meal supplied on departure.

LeisureLAL London Westminster

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EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIESIncluded:

• Classic: 3 full day and 3 half day excursions per week

• Premium: 3 full day and 3 half day enhanced excursions per week, plus 1 full day excursion in a 2 week period

• Optional Harry Potter Studio Tour (due to the high demand, we can only guarantee the price until 31 March 2020 and are subject to availability and they must be paid for in advance)

Please note that academic options, upgrade packages and optional excursions take place during the regular LAL programme. Students will miss some regular activities, but we take care to ensure that none of the ‘big’ weekly activities are missed.

Optional excursions available on Sundays and can be booked in advance or on arrival at the school, subject to availability.

TOWER BRIDGE & CINEMA See inside and above London’s most recognizable bridge. Go up the lift inside the bridge and then admire the views in all directions, both across London and through the glass floor!

This excursion is 8 hours, of which up to 45 minutes is travel time.

INCLUDED FULL DAY INCLUDED FULL DAY

CAMDEN & OXFORD STREETEnjoy the sights and sounds of shopping at the famous Camden Market. Then enjoy one of Europe’s most popular shopping streets and browse over 250 shops. This excursion is 9 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time.

INCLUDED FULL DAY INCLUDED FULL DAY

LONDON DUNGEON & JACK THE RIPPER WALKExperience London’s dark history on the interactive London Dungeon tour. Learn more terrifying tales on the Jack Ripper Walk. This excursion is 8 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time.

BRITISH MUSEUM & COVENT GARDENFounded in 1753, the British Museum is dedicated to human history and culture, documenting human culture from its beginnings to the present day. End with a visit to Covent Garden.

This excursion is 8 hours, of which up to 10 minutes is travel time.

INCLUDED FULL DAY

SOUTHBANK WALK & LONDON EYEWalk along London’s beautiful riverside stretch taking in sights including Shakespeare’s Globe, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard and the Tate Modern art gallery. Then see it all from above on the London Eye.

This excursion is 8 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time.

INCLUDED FULL DAY INCLUDED HALF DAY

WARNER BROS STUDIO TOUR: THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER Go behind the scenes and see how the Harry Potter films were made. View the costumes, props and special effects used to bring them to life.

Packed meal included 4 week students only. This excursion is 9 hours, of which up to 3 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED FULL DAY

SHERLOCK HOLMES & REGENT’S PARK Visit the former home of Sherlock Holmes. Explore his famous first floor study and end with a stroll around London’s Regents Park.

This excursion is 4.5 hours, of which up to 10 minutes is travel time.

GREENWICH TO WESTMINSTER CRUISESee the sites of London by boat! Travel from Westminster to Greenwich in style passing major London landmarks along the way.

Packed meal included 4 week students only. This excursion is 8 hours, of which up to 1.5 hours is travel time.

ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT SLIDE & WESTFIELDExperience the ArcelorMittal Orbit Slide at the former home of the Olympic games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Finish with a shopping trip to Westfield shopping centre.

Packed meal included. 4 week students only. This excursion is 8 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time.

OXFORD Visit the oldest University in the English speaking world. An ideal place to combine sight-seeing and shopping with a visit to one of Oxford’s world famous colleges. This excursion is 9 hours, of which up to 4 hours is travel time.

WEST END WALK Explore the famous sights of London, see Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Chinatown. This excursion is 8 hours, of which up to 45 minutes is travel time.

INCLUDED FULL DAY INCLUDED FULL DAYINCLUDED FULL DAY

HMS BELFAST, BOROUGH MARKET & TATE MODERN Look around HMS Belfast, a battleship used in World War 2. Learn what it was like to live on board during the war. Then head to Borough Market to get a bite to eat from one of the many food stalls available. End with a visit to Tate Modern.

Packed meal included. 4 week students only. This excursion is 8 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time.

INCLUDED FULL DAY

INCLUDED FULL DAY

BRIGHTON Visit one of England’s most vibrant cities. See the famous Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion as well as exploring “the Lanes” – fantastic shops and cafes in the historic quarter of Brighton.

Packed meal included 4 week students only. This excursion is 9 hours, of which up to 3 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAY

MUSEUM OF LONDONDiscover the history of London from its beginnings to the present day. Learn about key events and figures that have shaped the London you see today.

4 week students only. This excursion is 4.5 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

PORTOBELLO ROAD MARKET & NOTTING HILL Explore the streets and stalls of Portobello Road. From jewellery to collectibles there is something for everyone. Then onto Notting Hill, famous for its annual carnival and 1999 film.

4 week students only. This excursion is 4.5 hours, of which up to 45 minutes is travel time.

HYDE PARK & KENSINGTON PALACEVisit the state rooms and gardens of London’s Kensington Palace. Home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Then onto Hyde Park, the largest park in central London. This excursion is 4.5 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time.

SCIENCE MUSEUM & HARROD’SVisit London’s science museum and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of science! Then afterwards visit Harrods, a 200-year-old luxury department store. This excursion is 4.5 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time.

ROYAL LONDON WALKTake in some of London’s most famous sights from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben to Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. This excursion is 4.5 hours, of which up to 45 minutes travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM The Natural History Museum is famed for its life-size dinosaur skeletons; the Science Museum, with interactive educational exhibits, offers the opportunity to have fun and learn how the world works. This excursion is 4.5 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

INCLUDED HALF DAY

MADAME TUSSAUD’SHave your photos taken next to all your favourite celebrities: From Beyoncé to David Beckham! Madame Tussaud’s holds hundreds of incredibly lifelike wax works, as well as a 4D cinema experience. This excursion is 4.5 hours, of which up to 10 minutes is travel time.

TRANSPORT MUSEUMLearn about the history of transport in Britain’s capital city. Explore old and new methods of transport with over 450,000 items to see!


INCLUDED HALF DAY

Wembley Stadium is an iconic sports and music venue - get to know its greatest moments and g

OPTIONAL FULL DAY OPTIONAL FULL DAY

GREENWICHSee the famous 19th century ship the “Cutty Sark” that sits viewing the River Thames then wander around Greenwich Park.

Packed meal included. This excursion is 9 hours, of which up to 1.5 hours is travel time.

OPTIONAL FULL DAY

CAMBRIDGE Visit the world-famous King’s College chapel, famous for its choir and beautiful gothic chapel, part of the internationally known University of Cambridge.

Packed meal included. This trip is approximately 9 hours, of which up to 3 hour is travel time.

THORPE PARKVisit one of Europe’s most exciting theme parks. With over 30 rides along with plenty of other things to see and do. Thorpe Park will easily keep everyone entertained all day long!

Packed meal included. This excursion is 9 hours, of which up to 4 hours is travel time.

FAREWELL TO LONDONVote with your fellow students on how you’d like to spend your time on this excusion to say farewell to London in style.

4 week students only. This excursion is 4.5 hours, travel times will vary.

NATIONAL GALLERYFounded in 1824, the National Gallery is home to a collection of more than 2300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century. See masterpieces by artists including Da Vinci, Titian and van Gogh, as well as visiting London’s iconic Trafalgar Square.


WEMBLEY STADIUM TOUR Wembley Stadium is an iconic sports and music venue - get to know its greatest moments and get exclusive access to the Players’ Tunnel and dressing room, as well as stunning views across the entire stadium.

4 week students only. This excursion is 5.5 hours, of which up to 1 hour 15 minutes is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY Transport & Admissions

Transportation and admissions for all

excursions are included unless stated otherwise.

Travel times are approximate.

Optional Excursions

Wembley Stadium is an iconic sports and music venue - get to know its greatest moments and g

OPTIONAL FULL DAY PREMIUM HALF DAY

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT See inside the British Parliament. Take a tour of the Houses of Parliament, including the House of Commons, where the Prime Minister, and other MPs debate the future of the country! This trip is approximately 4.5 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time. Tour of Houses of Parliament included.

VIEW FROM THE SHARDAscend to the 72nd floor of this iconic London landmark to take in the best views of England’s capital.

This trip is approximately 4.5 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time. Entrance to The Shard included.

THORPE PARKVisit one of Europe’s most exciting theme parks. With over 30 rides along with plenty of other things to see and do. Thorpe Park will easily keep everyone entertained all day long!

Packed meal included. This excursion is 9 hours, of which up to 4 hours is travel time.

PREMIUM FULL DAY PREMIUM HALF DAY

BUCKINGHAM PALACE ENTRANCE Take a look inside the Queen’s most famous residence! See the rooms that are used to host banquets for some of the world’s most influential world leaders! This trip is approximately 4.5 hours, of which up to 1 hour is travel time. Entrance to Buckingham Palace included.

PREMIUM HALF DAY

PREMIUM HALF DAY

TOWER OF LONDONSee the world’s most famous fortress. The Tower of London offers fantastic insight into the history of London. It is home to ravens which are said to guard the city. This trip is approximately 8 hours, of which up to 2 hour is travel time.

Premium Central London

Experience Excursions

Key• Included Excursions

• Optional Excursions

June

28 Sun

WEE

K 1

29 MonSherlock Holmes & Regent’s Park | View from the Shard

30 Tue Royal London Walk

July

1 Wed British Museum & Covent Garden

WEE

K 12 Thu Southbank Walk & London Eye

3 FriScience Museum & Harrod’s | Buckingham Palace Entrance

4 Sat Camden & Oxford Street

5 SunThorpe Park | Greenwich | Walk into London | Thorpe Park

WEE

K 2

6 MonHyde Park & Kensington Palace | Tower of London

7 Tue Natural History Museum | Houses of Parliament

8 Wed London Dungeon & Jack the Ripper Walk

9 Thu West End Walk

10 Fri Madame Tussaud’s

11 Sat Oxford

12 Sun Cambricge | Walk into London

WEE

K 3

13 MonSherlock Holmes & Regent’s Park | Portobello Road Market & Notting Hill (4 week students)

July

14 TueRoyal London Walk | Museum of London (4 week students)

WEE

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15 WedBritish Museum & Covent Garden | Arcelormittal Orbit Slide & Westfield (4 week students)

16 ThuSouthbank Walk & London Eye | HMS Belfast, Borough Market & Tate Modern (4 week students)

17 FriScience Museum & Harrod’s | Transport Museum (4 week students)

18 SatCamden & Oxford Street | Brighton (4 week students)

19 Sun Thorpe Park | Greenwich | Walk into London

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20 Mon Hyde Park & Kensington Palace | Wembley Stadium Tour (4 week students)

21 TueNatural History Museum | National Gallery (4 week students)

22 WedLondon Dungeon & Jack the Ripper Walk | Tower Bridge & Cinema (4 wek students)

23 ThuWest End Walk | Greenwich to Westminster Cruise (4 week students)

24 FriMadame Tussaud’s | Farewell to London (4 week students)

25 SatOxford | Harry Potter Studio Tour (4 week students)

26 Sun

EXCURSION CALENDAR 2020

• Premium Excursions

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