SKOLA Ascot - Summer

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  • The school is located 30 miles from central London (1hr by coach), and 15 miles from Heathrow (30 minutes)
  • Maximum class size 16 students
  • Children from over 20 countries
  • Full board residential accommodation
  • Monday London Study Trip and Thursday London sightseeing and shopping excursions
  • Students are accommodated in 2-6 bedded rooms in one of the 3 residences on campus, each of which has a Head of House providing 24 hour supervision. Common rooms and games areas – table tennis, TV, videos
  • Weekly laundry service
  • Tennis courts, sports hall, art centre, computer room, sports fields, swimming pool, theatre
  • Airport transfers available. For reduced rate airport transfers it may be necessary for students to wait under supervision at the airport
  • Arrive Friday, Depart Friday. Minimum stay 2 weeks, maximum stay 6 weeks

English courses Near London - Ascot

Video - SKOLA Ascot Promotional Video

Summary: A video profile of SKOLA Ascot, UK. With interviews of students, teachers, and principals.

Duration: Approximately 2.5 minutes.

High resolution versions:
Windows: Ascot-wmv.zip
Mac: Ascot-mp4.zip

Location

Address:

Licensed Victuallers’ School
Ascot, Berkshire
SL5 8DR

Contact:
Kasha Handcock

+44 (0)20 7298 8877

8.1 English Plus (Residential)

The courses include 15 hours of English tuition as well as 6-9 hours of the chosen option:

Intensive English

Extra English classes in small groups with students focusing on grammar, use of English, vocabulary, speaking and error correction.

English Plus Swimming

Qualified instructors teach different strokes, turns, breath control and water safety. For improving beginners. Last hour students join multi-activities.

English Plus Horseriding

Students learn the basics of horseriding before learning how to jump and ride out.

English Plus Football

Qualified coaches teach individual skills and team tactics in conditioned games.

English Plus Tennis

Qualified professionals teach through practice drills and conditioned games with weekly tournaments.

English Plus Golf

Golf professionals at Lavendar Park Golf Centre provide coaching, with more experienced golfers
playing the course.

English Plus Art

Instruction is provided in drawing and painting, collage, 3-D work and photography

English Plus Music & Drama

Students use their talents in music and drama, culminating in performances to the school.

English Plus Dance

Choreographed dance sessions, from street to salsa.

English Plus Multi-Activities

Students can participate in a selection of arts options and sports including basketball, cycling, orienteering, volleyball, badminton and squash.

Please note: English Plus options must be confirmed at the time of enrolment.

"Thank you very much for the wonderful summer school in Ascot! I enjoyed it very much and I would like to come back next year! My English improved very much and I found many new friends. I am also very grateful to the teachers, they were not just teachers but friends."
Elizaveta

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Weekly Themed Excursions 2012

Week Beginning

Topic

Monday Study Excursion

Thursday Full Day Excursion

6th July

Welcome to London, Olympic City 2012

Museum of London

London Walking Tour and Shopping

13th July

Historical City

British Museum

Open Bus Tour of London & Shopping

20th July

Cultural City

Shakespeare’s Globe

Thames River Cruise and Shopping

27th July

Design City

Tate Modern, St Pauls & Millenium Bridge

Open Bus Tour & Shopping

3rd August

Science City

Science Museum

Thames River Cruise and Shopping

10th August

Green City

Kew Gardens

London Walking Tour and Shopping

Sample Timetable: English Plus (Residential)

Time

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

8.00-9.00

Breakfast

9.00 - 10.30

Depart or
Sports

English

English

English

English

English

London Shopping

10.30 - 11.00

Break

Break

London Study Trip

 

Break Break

London Sightseeing

11.00 - 12.30

English

English English English

12.30 - 14.00

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

14.00 - 16.00

Arrive or
Sport

English

 

English Plus

English Plus

 

English Plus

16.00 - 17.00

Sport English Plus* English Plus* English Plus*

17.00 - 19.00

Supper

Supper

Supper

Supper

Supper

Supper

Supper

19.00 - 22.00

Film/DVD

Welcome Party

Bowling

Staff Vs. Student Sports

Bungy Run & Crafts

Cinema

Go Carts & Crafts

*Some English Plus courses change after first two hours.
Please Note: The above timetable is a sample only and may be subject to change before and throughout the course duration at the discretion of SKOLA Group of Schools.

Accommodation & Welfare

For more infomation about accommodation and welfare see - Junior Accommodation.

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Fees 2012

Fees

Registration fee for new students

£90

Summer School fee per week

£720

One way transfer Heathrow airport

£65

One way Stansted airport

£155

Reduced one way transfer rate

£25*

*Note: The reduced rate for group transfers is available for students who travel on flights landing at Heathrow between the hours of 10.00-18.00 on a Friday and departing from Heathrow between the hours of 10.00-18.00 on a Friday.

Course Dates 2012

School open: 06.07.12 - 17.08.12

Arrival Days:

06.07.12, 13.07.12, 20.07.12, 27.07.12, 03.08.12

Departure Days:

20.07.12, 27.07.12, 03.08.12, 10.08.12, 17.08.12