SKOLA Hyde Park
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Summary: A video profile of SKOLA Hyde Park, London, UK. With interviews of students, teachers, and principals.
Duration: Approximately 5 minutes.
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English courses in London
- Education for 11-18 year olds in London during the academic year or 10-17 during the summer
- For students 16 -18 Cambridge International A Level programme of study
- Provided by International Community School (ICS)
- The International Community School is now authorised to run the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Full curriculum follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme for ages 11–16
- Middle Years Foundation English (MYF) prepares students for F ull Curriculum entry if necessary
- Children and staff from over 50 countries, including the UK
- The maximum class size is 16 students
- Lunch is included in the termly fee
- Accommodation in host families if required
- Door to door minibus service available from within Minibus Zones
Location
The Secondary School is based in Paddington, central London, close to the Primary School.
Address:
SKOLA International Community School
21 Star Street, London
W2 1QB
Contact:
Kasha Handcock
+44 (0)20 7298 8877
2.1 Full Curriculum
Girls Studying
The secondary school follows the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11-16. Students then progress into a pre-university 2 year programme of study and the school currently offers Cambridge International A Levels. A range of A Level courses are offered which are tailored to the needs of each student. MY P courses include English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Spanish, Art and Design, Drama, Music, Humanities and Personal and Social Education. There is an established programme of educational, cultural and environmental visits tied in with the curriculum. Overseas and UK trips, including two visits to our country campus in Suffolk for outdoor and environmental studies, are offered.
2.2 School Foundation
Class Studying
Secondary Foundation English Programme course for 11-17 year olds prepares students for entry to the full curriculum. These dedicated sheltered classes allow students to move gradually into their year group. Students develop academic and everyday English and are encouraged to use their newly acquired language in and out of the classroom. Students study grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition, they also study the language of academic subjects such as Humanities, Science, Mathematics, Arts and Physical Education. Total tuition time is 26 hours per week. Minimum stay is a half-term.
Additional Information
School starts each day Monday to Friday at 9.00am and ends at 3.40pm. If booked, the school minibus service will bring children to school and take them home again. After School Clubs take place from 3.45pm – 5pm 2 to 3 days a week for an extra charge. Parents collect their students from school after these activities or students make their own way home. Homework is set on a daily basis, with reports and student/ parent/teacher conferences held regularly. An extensive Travel and Learn programme is offered to all students wishing to join in exciting world adventures.
2.3 English For Education
Two Friends
This is a fun, stimulating Summer programme featuring weekly projects. Each week the students learn English through a topic, for example Fame & Celebrity or Saving the Planet. In addition, students learn English through subjects including Maths, Science, Technology and Drama. All learning is connected to the topic, as well as the weekly ‘Discover London’ academic excursion. There is one afternoon of sports per week, as well as an optional lunchtime sports programme. Students will develop General English Skills, Communication Skills and Academic & Study Skills as well as having a lot of fun in and out of class. Students are divided into classes by age group (10-14 and 15-17) and by level (beginner to advanced). Our teachers are language and subject specialists with experience of working with 10-17 year old students.
Each week, students visit a London attraction which is integrated into the weekly theme of study.
Minibus Pick Up Zones
Accommodation & Transfers
SKOLA Bus
Accommodation can be arranged in a home stay through an accommodation agency. Home stays are carefully selected and regularly inspected. Home stay providers will assist with students’ laundry. Accommodation fees are for 7 nights, with a minimum 2 week booking. Fees are for a shared or single room with breakfast and dinner daily. In addition, children will have their lunch at the school Monday to Friday. Shared room prices are only available for two students enrolling and travelling together. We can arrange airport transfers from all London airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and City for up to 3 people travelling to or from one London address per taxi. We need flight details 2 weeks before arrival at the latest.
London Residence
- Opposite large park
- Students will be separated by age & sex
- 4 twin student rooms, 3 TPL student rooms; wooden floors throughout, no carpets
- 5 student bathrooms
- 2 staff flats
- 1 main kitchen and 1 smaller kitchen
- Dining & lounge
- 15 metre garden
- Broadband Wi-Fi
- Students will be supervised at all times by House Master and Deputy House Master
- Laundry service and room cleaning included in the fees
Welfare and Extra Trips
Class on Excursion
24-hour emergency telephone numbers are issued to students and their parents. A member of staff can be contacted at any time should students encounter any problem or difficulty. Medical support is always available. We maintain very close supervision of students at all times, to ensure their safety and well-being. Students are inducted on their first morning as to the school rules and are expected to follow them during the school day. Students are also offered additional activities 1 day a week after school and on Saturdays. These non-academic activities are a chance to relax, have fun and practise English with friends and staff. Students pay transport and entrance (approximately £15 for an evening activity and £40 for a Saturday excursion).
Summer School Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For more information please see:
Summer School Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - PDF
Student Feedback
Parent Feedback
Parent name: Yunsik Shin
It is a very good chance to improve his English and make a lot of friends who came from all over the world. It is very good fun for him not only for his studying also his personality.
Parent name Masoko Hirasawa
I think my son had very good international experience of Skola. Studying English with children from many countries is precious. We really appreciate this summer program.
Thank you all.
Parent name Kike Schwartz
Wonderful!!! Great experience! Very educational and also lots of fun for children!
Parent name: Leily Etminan
Different experience! What she loved the most was getting to know people from different countries.
And what I like the most is the chance she has to exchange ideas with her new friends. (And of course improve her English)
Parent name: Nawaz
At Skola we found our children confident, proud and respectful. It is more than our expectation.
Parent name: Liliana Wilde
The experience of my kids at Skola is really great. They would like to come back to study here.
Parent name: Helen Jourjika
Nutsa enjoyed studying at Skola, she had quite good experience. 3 weeks is not enough, but it helped her to improve her language skills. Studying here activated her passive knowledge of English. It is also good chance to meet children from different countries around the world.
Parent name: Shin Hyeli
He was interested in many kind of Nation’s children and language. Also, he was getting better English skills. Therefore Hyenojong has been Global mind. Thanks for teacher’s good teaching and mind.
Parent name: Shahrzao
think my son satisfy with Skola and has a very useful experience in this school, he has a good relationship with other nationalities and his ability to speak and listen improved well.
Parent name: Gianna Barbara Moretto
Thank you,thanks
Parent name: Pedro Pardo Ecisa
He enjoyed his first day at classes this year as well as his overall experience in previous years.
Parent name: Toson Monica
Positive experience, very important for my child.
Parent name: Dalia Turbowicz
Very good, they are happy to go in the morning. Hope to come next year in summer.
Parent name: Miki Hashimoto
They are enjoyed the course and interaction with the students from many other countries.
Parent name: Michelle Yu
He likes the school here.
Parent name: Kuznetsova Olga
Very good impression about the school, great organization of work, very attentive teachers, very interesting lessons, very interesting how the information is delivered.
Parent name: Silvia
Very positive experience. He is improving his English very well.
Parent name: Svetlana Leontyeva
My daughter likes your lessons. I think it is very good. I think your lessons helps her to speak good English.
Parent name: Carmen
It is very good and the new experience for my daughter. Wonderful!!!
Parent name: Nina
I am happy we were recommended to come to SKOLA. Irina started to speak in 2 weeks and she could explain everything she needs. We stayed here for 7 weeks and she got a lot of friends. Thank you for everything.
Parent name: Lucia
It’s a good experience because children learn English . Work and activities. It is a second year Luna has been here It is OK.
Parent name: Morozova Elena
I think the school is very good and it gives a lot of knowledge od English language.
Thank you very much.
Parent name: Mineev Igor
In my opinion, you’ve done the fantastic job. From the parents point of view one of the best things about your school is location. His English has been progressed and I am very delighted that my brother had spent 10 fascinated days. Thanks. See you again.
Parent name: Nana Kvartskheliya
Translation: My child has learned how to socialise with children from different cultures of the world; she has broaden her horizons as well as improved her English.
Parent name: Onay Dincer
Everything is very good, we like this school very much.
Parent name: Josephine
I like this school because my children like it but especially I like people who work here like Lisa and Anastasia and Stuart and the teachers too, always kind and friendly. I hope we’ll come again next years. Goodbye and thank you. Love Josephine and Gigliola and William from Naples
Parent name: Jean Duclos
A good way to learn English and to make friends of other countries. My younger boy has learnt lot of vocabulary and is very happy of the content. To learn English is very interesting. According to my 2 oldest sons the pedagogic content is not so interesting as the idiomatic one – the language.
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