Spring Programme 25th March 29th April 2018

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1 Spring Programme BEST CHOICES PREMIUM Quality EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH Young Learners 2018 Programmes

2 Spring Programme Content Top 10 reasons to study in Burlington School... 3 Spring Programmes... 4 Programmes... 5 Week 1 (25th March 1st April 2018) Harry Potter (Wonder and Magic)... 7 Week 2 (1st April 8th April 2018) Music, Theatre and Movies... 8 Week 3 (8th April 15th April 2018) London Our City... 9 Week 4 (15th April 22nd April 2018) Kings and Queens Week 5 (22nd April 29th April 2018) Green living COURSE OUTCOMES: be more confident in your use of English use English to study, work and socialise improve your opportunities in education PROGRESS TO: Burlington School 1-3 Chesilton Road, London, SW6 5AA, UK t: +44 (0) , +44 (0) , f: +44 (0) Proprietor: Isabella Anders Ardingly Residential Boarding Summer Camp London Summer, Autumn or Winter Camp YOUNG LEARNERS 2018 PROGRAMMES 2

3 BURLINGTON SCHOOL Top 10 reasons to study at Burlington School: 1. Caring and supportive environment 2. Dedicated teachers 3. Safe and convenient location 4. Fun and educational social programme 5. Multinational classes 6. High student satisfaction 7. Almost 30 years of experience teaching English 8. Personal approach to students 9. Innovative and exciting themed weeks 10. Multilingual workforce Welfare Students welfare and happiness is extremely important to us. All our staff have full background checks in line with UK law and British Council requirements, and have been trained in safeguarding young people. There are a number of staff members trained in irst aid. There are staff members living in the residential accommodation, and all homestay providers are fully background-checked. 3

4 Spring Programme Spring programmes Location description: SOUTH WEST LONDON, FULHAM London is (we think) the greatest city in the world, and Burlington School has been delivering highquality English courses in London for nearly 30 years. London is famous for its teaching and universities, and has so much to offer students. The school is in the quiet residential area of South West London, but with excellent transport links to Central London and all the attractions. At Burlington School, you are never bored. As well as our classes, there is a full social programme of sports and activities, and meals are provided in the school cafeteria. Packed lunches are provided for the full-day excursions. COURSE SUMMARY: Dates: Course length: 1 5 weeks Location: Fulham, London (South West London Zone 2) Ages: 7 17 years old Levels taught: Beginner (pre-a1) to Advanced (C1) Maximum class size: 15 students YOUNG LEARNERS 2018 PROGRAMMES 4

5 BURLINGTON SCHOOL Programmes Course only: If the student is in London with family, and they wish to visit the city together we are happy to offer only tuition, with no accommodation or social programme included (individual activities or excursions can be added if required). INCLUDES: 15hrs General English/Exam Preparation Junior Programme (Course, Lunch and Social Programme Mon Fri): If the student is in London with family, we are happy to offer the course with no accommodation included. INCLUDES: 15hrs General English/Exam Preparation Hot Lunch Mon Fri 5 x afternoon Social Programme Mon Fri Homestay Option: Our Homestay Option gives students the chance to experience life in a British home. Homestay providers treat the student as a full member of the household, eating together and sharing the common living areas. Homestay accommodation is in single, twin or triple rooms. No more than four students stay in a homestay at any one time. Residential Option: Our Residential Option gives students the chance to stay in a centrally-located residence. There are Burlington staff members or representatives living in the residence, so your students are in good hands. Residential accommodation is in single, twin, triple or dormitory rooms. Our homestay providers live in residential areas of London with good transport links to the school and Central London. Burlington School s Homestay providers may be organised by the school directly, or by a third-party accommodation agency. INCLUDES: 15hrs General English/Exam Preparation Hot Lunch Mon Fri 5 x afternoon Social Programme Mon Fri Homestay Accommodation (Shared Room, Shared Bathrooms) Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Sun Sun) 1 x Full-Day Trip INCLUDES: 15hrs General English/Exam Preparation Hot Lunch Mon Fri 5 x afternoon Social Programme Mon Fri Residential Accommodation (Shared Room, En Suite Bathrooms) Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Sun Sun) 1 x Full-Day Trip 5

6 Spring Programme Course Description: Our London Courses are for groups and individuals who want to increase their opportunities in education by studying English in the exciting cosmopolitan city of London. Classes cover grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking. One lesson every day looks at British Culture, and includes project work. Project Themes: Our Spring Programme is designed around innovative and exciting themes that will help you learn and explore more about British Culture: WEEK 1 (25th March 1st April 2018) Harry Potter (Wonder and Magic) WEEK 2 (1st April 8th April 2018) Music, Theatre and Movies WEEK 3 (8th April 15th April 2018) London Our City WEEK 4 (15th April 22nd April 2018) Kings and Queens WEEK 5 (22nd April 29th April 2018) Green living Study Tours: Students will enjoy an exciting and varied social programme. It will give the student an opportunity to explore parts of London, make friends and practice their English in an informal setting. AFTERNOON EXCURSIONS CAN INCLUDE: Walking tour of Westminster Harry Potter (Wonder and Magic) Theme Find the entrance to The Ministry of Magic, and see where the muggle Prime Minister lives. Walking tour of Bankside and St Paul s London Our City Theme Bankside is the home of Shakespeare s Globe Theatre, and the world-famous Tate Modern Gallery, and is a short walk from the historic St Paul s Cathedral. Shakespeare s Globe Music, Theatre and Movies Theme Visit the reconstructed site of Shakespeare s original Globe Theatre on Bankside. FULL DAY EXCURSIONS CAN INCLUDE: Full-Day Trip to Oxford Harry Potter (Wonder and Magic) Theme Visit Britain s oldest (and possibly most beautiful) university city. You can also visit Christ Church College* (inspiration for Hogwarts Dining Hall) and the Bodleian Library* (filming location for Hogwarts library and infirmary). Full-Day Trip to Greenwich London Our City Theme Travel by boat to Greenwich in East London, home to Britain s historic Royal Naval College and the Royal Observatory, and birthplace to many English Kings and Queens. * Extra cost Oxford - visit Christ Church College* (inspiration for Hogwarts Dining Hall) and the Bodleian Library* (filming location for Hogwarts library and infirmary). ( 25.00) For up-to-date information, visit our website YOUNG LEARNERS 2018 PROGRAMMES 6

7 BURLINGTON SCHOOL Harry Potter (Wonder and Magic) n Spring Programme Week 1 (25th March 1st April 2018) Do you know that JK Rowling used to be an English Teacher? Do you know where the inspiration for Hogwarts Dining Room is? Do you know where the entrance to the Ministry of Magic is? Our Harry Potter themed week will tell you all this and more, while improving your English. Topics covered this week may include: n English literature n Magic n English schools Sample Programme: Monday Walking tour of Westminster Find the entrance to The Ministry of Magic, and see where the muggle Prime Minister lives. Tuesday Natural History Museum See the real-life Fantastic Beasts. Wednesday Harry Potter Studio Tour* Visit the actual film sets, and learn about the special effects behind the magic. Or Kings Cross Station (Platform 9 ¾) + Harry Potter shop & Camden Town Thursday Walking tour of Bankside and Borough Market See sites including the Millennium Bridge (from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) and Borough Market, home to the Leaky Cauldron. INCLUDED Full-Day Trip Oxford Harry Potter Studio Tour* FridayShopping Go shopping in some of London s most iconic shops. Saturday Full-Day Trip to Oxford Visit Britain s oldest (and possibly most beautiful) university city. You can also visit Christ Church College* (inspiration for Hogwarts Dining Hall) and the Bodleian Library* (filming location for Hogwarts library and infirmary). ONE DAY TRIP * Extra cost: Harry Potter Studio Tour ( ) Oxford - visit Christ Church College* (inspiration for Hogwarts Dining Hall) and the Bodleian Library* (filming location for Hogwarts library and infirmary) ( 25.00) 7

8 Spring Programme Music, Theatre and Movies n Spring Programme Week 2 (1st April 8th April 2018) Do you know where The Beatles gave their last concert? Do you know what is London s longest-running play? Do you know which disused tube stations are used for filming Hollywood movies? Our Theatre, Film and TV themed week will tell you all this and more, while improving your English. Topics covered this week may include: n The arts n English literature n Movies Sample Programme: Monday Walking tour of Westminster See some of London s most famous sites, including The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye. TuesdayShakespeare s Globe Visit the reconstructed site of Shakespeare s original Globe Theatre on Bankside. WednesdayMusical* See one of the famous musicals in London s West End - choices include The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables. Or James Bond Walking Tour See sites including the MI5 building (from the James Bond films). INCLUDED Entrance Madame Tussauds Musical* Thursday Walking tour of London s Theatreland See some of the theatres where the most famous stars have appeared. FridayShopping Go shopping in some of London s most iconic shops. SaturdayMadame Tussauds Take selfies with the stars. * Extra cost: Musical (Price available on request) YOUNG LEARNERS 2018 PROGRAMMES 8

9 BURLINGTON SCHOOL London Our City n Spring Programme Week 3 (8th April 15th April 2018) Do you know where the Great Fire of London started? Do you know exactly what Big Ben is? Do you know when the London Underground first opened? Our London themed week will tell you all this and more, while improving your English. Topics covered this week may include: n London n City life n The sea INCLUDED London Eye INCLUDED Full-Day Trip Greenwich Sample Programme: Monday Walking tour of Westminster See some of London s most famous sites, including The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye. Tuesday Museum of London Explore London s history, from prehistoric times to the modern day at the famous Museum of London. WednesdayLondon Eye See London from above, with a trip on the 135-metre-high London Eye. Thursday Walking tour of Bankside and St Paul s Bankside is the home of Shakespeare s Globe Theatre, and the world-famous Tate Modern Gallery, and is a short walk from the historic St Paul s Cathedral. FridayShopping Go shopping in some of London s most iconic shops. Saturday Full-Day Trip to Greenwich Travel by boat to Greenwich in East London, home to Britain s historic Royal Naval College and the Royal Observatory, and birthplace to many English kings and queens. ONE DAY TRIP 9

10 Spring Programme Kings and Queens n Spring Programme Week 4 (15th April 22nd April 2018) Do you know how many wives King Henry VIII had? Do you know who won the Wars of the Roses? Do you know how many kings and queens England and Britain have had? Our Kings and Queens themed week will tell you all this and more, while improving your English. Topics covered this week may include: n British kings and queens n British law n British history INCLUDED Full-Day Trip Windsor and Eton INCLUDED Hampton Court Sample Programme: Monday Walking tour of Westminster See some of London s most historic royal sites, including The Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. Tuesday Victoria and Albert Museum The V&A is the world s largest museum of decorative arts and design, and is named after Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert. WednesdayHampton Court Visit the royal palace built by Henry VIII, and see some of the art and furniture from the historic royal collection. Thursday Walking tour of Bankside and St Paul s Bankside is the home of Shakespeare s Globe Theatre, and the world-famous Tate Modern Gallery, and is a short walk from the historic St Paul s Cathedral. FridayShopping Go shopping in some of London s most iconic shops. Saturday Full-Day Trip to Windsor and Eton See where Prince William and Prince Harry went to school, and visit the monarch s official country residence. ONE DAY TRIP YOUNG LEARNERS 2018 PROGRAMMES 10

11 BURLINGTON SCHOOL Green living n Spring Programme Week 5 (22nd April 29th April 2018) Do you know your carbon footprint? Do you know how to live without plastic? Do you know which London station generates its electricity with its own solar panels? Our Green Living themed week will tell you all this and more, while improving your English. Topics covered this week may include: n The environment n Green living n Technology INCLUDED Full-Day Trip - Brighton INCLUDED London Aquarium Sample Programme: Monday Walking tour of Westminster See some of London s most famous sites, including The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye. TuesdayScience Museum The Science Museum is one of London s most famous museums, and is a great place to see, touch and experience science. WednesdayLondon Aquarium Get close to sea life from around the world at one of Europe s largest aquariums. Thursday Walking tour of Bankside and St Paul s Bankside is the home of Shakespeare s Globe Theatre, and the world-famous Tate Modern Gallery, and is a short walk from the historic St Paul s Cathedral. FridayShopping Go shopping in some of London s most iconic shops. Saturday Full-Day Trip to Brighton Brighton is a famous town on the south coast of England, with shops and attractions for everyone. It is sometimes called the green capital of Britain. ONE DAY TRIP 11

12 Burlington School 1-3 Chesilton Road, London, SW6 5AA, UK t: +44 (0) , +44 (0) , f: +44 (0) Proprietor: Isabella Anders