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2 Thank you! Thank you for requesting more information about our groups offering Contents In this presentation, you will find more information on: Pricing for your group Key facts Our English classes Timetables and itineraries The excursions programme The accommodation and its location Prices If you have any further questions, please contact Mark Jones who will be pleased to help you Telephone: Skype: marketing.lsc P.S. During our British Council Inspection, the inspectors praised our welfare team and said Strengths were noted in the area of care of students

3 Our proposal We are pleased to offer attractive prices Please refer to the attached pricing sheet for our best prices. Our pricing is dependent upon the size of the group. For larger groups we are able to negotiate better prices with our suppliers, which is why the price per student is lower than for smaller groups. Our basic groups offer includes: General English tuition (15 hours per week) Full board accommodation in twin or triple rooms in homestay or residence accommodation Airport transfers In addition, we offer several options: Half day & Full day social activities and excursions London Travelcards (unlimited travel on public transport) Medical insurance Our pricing promise Our pricing is competitive and we promise to match any comparable quotations you may receive from other schools and colleges.

4 Our philosophy Our approach to junior programmes We focus on providing our junior students with an all inclusive academic and cultural experience Academic First day English language testing, including a speaking test with the Principal or a senior member of our academic staff Regular progress tests to check understanding Maximum class size 15 for closed groups Completed project work for students to take home Exit tests available upon request to show progress made Cultural Complete package of social activities and excursions* Half day excursions to London s most popular attractions* Full day excursions to UK s most popular attractions* Integration with international students * Our activities and excursions packages are recommended, but optional Did you know? LSC Stanton has been continuously accredited by the British Council since 1978.

5 Our team We have a very experienced senior team focused on your success and satisfaction Nicholas Bray, Managing Director Nicholas has been MD since Nicholas worked for many years in international finance, is fluent in French, Spanish and Portuguese, and is a graduate of Oxford University, where he studied Modern Languages. Margaret McLeod. Principal Margaret is responsible for the day to day running of the school. She has been Principal since She is a qualified teacher and she is the main contact point for Group Leaders during their stay. This gives comfort to groups as Margaret is able to ensure that they enjoy their time with us to the maximum. Nick Johnson, Welfare Officer Nick has been Welfare Officer for over 10 years and is also one of our most experienced EFL teachers. Nick is responsible for ensuring that students are happy during their time with us.

6 At a glance Key facts about our junior group offering Location LSC Stanton, Queensway, Bayswater (Central London, Zone 1) Available dates Year round Ages We offer Junior (under 16s) and Adult (16+) groups. Please note that Juniors and Adults must study in separate classes for safeguarding reasons. Minimum group size There is no minimum group size Free group leader places? Yes, 1 free adult group leader for every 15 students Lessons per week 20 lessons per week, mornings. Each lesson is 45 minutes. International or closed groups? Typically closed groups, but groups studying in summer (mid-june to mid-august) can join our international classes Maximum class size 15 students Accommodation Full board homestay or residential accommodation Nearest airports Heathrow (20 mins), Luton (50 mins), Stansted (70 mins), Gatwick (50 mins) Nearest public transport Bus stop (1 minute from school), Bayswater Underground (2 mins), Queensway (4 mins), Royal Oak (6 mins), Paddington (8 mins) Did you know? One of the best and cheapest ways of seeing London is by double-decker bus. The No. 23 bus stops outside our school and goes to Piccadilly Circus!

7 Welcome to Bayswater! We welcome our junior groups to our school in Bayswater, central London (Zone 1) Location Bayswater is an cosmopolitan area in central London LSC Stanton is on Queensway, the main road in Bayswater, next to Whiteleys an iconic central London shopping centre, and 5 minutes walk away from Kensington Palace, the home of William & Catherine, the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge. Facilities We have 20 classrooms with projectors, an internet and study centre. We are next to a number of restaurants and shops, including Costa Coffee. There is also free wifi throughout the building (but this is controlled so students under 18 do not have full access to the internet) We make sure that our junior students are isolated from our adult students

8 English classes Our junior groups study at the right level of English to make rapid progress Placement test We give all students a brief placement test when they arrive to make sure that they are studying at the right level of English English levels The courses are designed so that rapid progress can be made in a short time. We have three different levels of English: Elementary Intermediate Upper-Intermediate In class Students study for 15 hours per week, divided into 20 lessons of 45 minutes. Classes take place in the morning. Students have the opportunity to speak as much as possible including practise in pairs, small groups and with the whole class. Reading and writing is practised through course books and diary writing. Are you paying attention...? In our most recent inspection report, ISI said The quality of teaching is excellent

9 Homestay accommodation We offer full board homestay accommodation in safe residential areas of London Locations We work with many homestay providers. They are typically located in Zones 3-4 of London, in safe suburbs. All of our groups go to central London after lessons, so we endeavour to ensure that the journey times are not more than 35 mins to LSC Stanton and 45 mins to Piccadilly Circus. All accommodation is subject to availability, so we recommend booking early so that we can reserve the best accommodation possible Accommodation type Students live in a home as one of the family, staying in twin or triple rooms. The hosts treat the student as a full member of the household, eating together and sharing the common living areas. Breakfast and evening meals are provided in the home, and the hosts give students a packed lunch to bring to school. And another thing... We will sometimes use an accommodation agency to help us book accommodation. We make sure that they adhere to British Council standards.

10 Hostel accommodation Superb location - just 5 minutes walk from the school in Zone 1 (Baywater) Our Bayswater hostel is superbly located just 5 minutes walk from LSC Stanton. It offers modern décor, spacious communal areas and multiple security features for maximum safety. Each room has an ensuite bathroom, plus beds with curtains for extra privacy and comfort. Room Type Multiple room dormitories (4-9 students per dorm) Minimum Age 10 Location Bayswater (Zone 1) Nearest public transport Journey time Bathrooms Also included Bayswater, Queensway, Paddington (all London Underground) 5 minutes on foot En suite toilet & shower in all rooms Onsite laundry, free wifi in public areas, 24 hour security cameras, key cards for rooms and 24 hour reception. Only a short walk to... Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill, Oxford Street or just a few minutes on the London Underground to access other zone 1 tourist sites!

11 Where are we? Bayswater, Central London and accommodation map Buckingham Palace & Royal Parks London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament Typical homestay locations (Wembley, Ealing, Acton) Hyde Park / Kensington Gardens Royal Albert Hall Science Museum Natural History Museum

12 Group Testimonials We received over 20 junior groups in 2015 Here is a sample of their feedback: Thank you to all who helped to make our group s experience so good! We have been coming to London for several years, always to different schools, but now we have found you we want to come back in 2016! Mrs. Moglia, Italian Group Leader, February 2015 Good location, nice facilities, fun activities and excursions and great teachers! Thank you to Margaret for organising everything. Hope to see you again Mr de Souza, Brazilian Group Leader, April 2015 We had a fantastic experience and felt very safe during our stay. Thank you to everybody for making this dream come true! Ms. Repina, Russian Group Leader, July 2015 It s a great opportunity to communicate with foreign students. The teachers are great, nice and responsible! They usually talk with me on the performance of my students! Thank you for everything! Susan Xing, Chinese Group Leader, August 2015

13 Risks & Safeguarding We have been British Council accredited since 1978 As part of our regular inspections by British Council and ISI, our risk management and safeguarding policies and procedures are analysed in detail. We have a very comprehensive Safeguarding Policy, which explains our Duty of Care to students aged under 18, and provides guidance to our members of staff. Our Student Welfare Officer, Nick Johnson, has over 15 years experience as Welfare Officer and is available 24 hours per day via the Emergency Telephone Number Specific risk analysis: Injury to student Student will be given immediate first aid treatment by a qualified member of staff. If injury is more serious, student and GL will be accompanied to nearest Doctor surgery or, if an emergency, to the nearest hospital Vehicle breakdown Transport provider will arrange for a second vehicle to transport group. Disciplinary problem We hve a very clear set of rules that students must observe, together with a clear Behaviour and Discipline Policy please refer to Summer School Handbook and our Policies - Emergencies of any nature We have a 24 hour emergency number for any issues experienced by the group. There is a Group Liaison Officer assigned to each group. Duty of care We have very robust guidelines regarding duty of care, which are contained within our Safeguarding Policy at