Summer Explorer (Young Learner Programme for 11-17 years old)

Bell St Albans

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Bell St Albans is located in the village of London Colney. It’s housed in an elegant Victorian building, within 60 acres of beautiful English countryside providing a safe and peaceful environment. The main building - for living, teaching, learning and social events - is set around a traditional courtyard garden. Students live and learn in our safe and secure schools.

Course description
On arrival, students are tested to make sure they are placed in a group that suits their ability. Students learn though their lessons, activities and cultural visits. Please see below the course structure:

Project-based lessons: 15 hours per week
Lessons focus on a project to suit the level and age range of the class. Students learn something new every time. Themes include:

• I Love London
• Nation of Information
• The Global Village
• Home To All
• Epic Journeys
• Creativity Unlocked
• Into the Unknown
• London Skyline
• Have Fun!

Electives: 9 hours per week
Upon arrival on campus, students choose two electives per week. A selection of active, academic and creative electives will be available each week. Examples include:

• Art and Crafts
• British Literature
• Cricket
• Dance
• Dodgeball
• Drama
• Film and photography
• Football
• Handball
• Health and fitness
• Journalism
• Lacrosse
• Music
• Orienteering
• Rounders
• Volleyball

Study tours (included in the course) - 1 per week (3 every two weeks)
Students will learn about British life and culture by exploring places of interest.
Each course includes a study tour to London - students may go on a walking tour or river cruise, or visit places such as Madame Tussauds, the London Science Museum or the Tower of London.
Students who stay at least two weeks, will enjoy another study tour to places such as Cambridge, Warwick Castle and Oxford.

Activities: 9 hours per week
After lessons, afternoon electives and a delicious dinner, students have an evening activity – more chance for your child to learn and practise English! Examples of evening activities include team-building challenges, treasure hunts and film nights.

Dates and fees:
The course can be booked for one or more weeks.

Arrival date any Sunday from 15 June to 10 August

The package includes:

 Project-based lessons, two electives, a range of activities and study tours
 Comprehensive supervision by qualified and experienced staff
 Residential accommodation and all meals
 Airport transfers on standard arrival and departure dates with Bell staff from/to Heathrow and Stansted, Gatwick airports as well as from/to St Pancras Eurostar Station (if flight arrival & departure times are between 7am – 7pm)
 Learning materials, course portfolio and end of course certificate
 Free internet access
 Free laundry service
 Comprehensive travel insurance

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-9 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Sunday
School holidays
21 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Bell St Albans does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 11 - 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to St Albans based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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