LEARN ENGLISH WITH LAL Young Learner courses 2019 Download the latest interactive brochure at lalschools.com/brochure Ages 7-18 England Malta South Africa USA Ireland Canada
Language & Leisure 4 In the Classroom 6 Summer School Packages with a Difference 8 Leisure 10 Classic Upgrades 11 Accommodation 12 Welfare & Safety 14 A Life-Changing Language 16 ENGLAND 20 Torbay 22 Berkhamsted 24 Brighton 26 London 28 Tavistock 30 Winchester 32 SOUTH AFRICA 34 Cape Town 36 USA 38 Boca Raton 40 Fort Lauderdale 42 New York 44 MALTA 46 Sliema & Pembroke 48 Summer Camp 50 IRELAND 52 Cork 54 Dublin (Maynooth University) 56 Dublin (Sutton Park School) 58 CANADA 60 Montréal (Summer Program) 62 Montréal (Winter Program) 64 Vancouver (Summer Program) 66 Vancouver (Winter Program) 68 Experience our Interactive Brochure 70 Vancouver Boca Raton & Fort Lauderdale Montréal New York
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LANGUAGE & Leisure
FUN-PACKED COURSES FOR JUNIORS & LIFETIME EXPERIENCES FOR TEENAGERS Learn & Have Fun Our courses are designed to be enjoyable as well as educational. Our enthusiastic teachers use communication games and activities to make lessons appealing to younger students. Safe Locations Our schools are located in peaceful and secure areas. There are lots of nearby attractions which are safe for our junior students to explore whilst being accompanied by LAL staff. Residential Experience Our Summer Schools offer students the traditional residential experience in private schools or university campuses, with safety and security being our number one priority. International Schools Students from over 100 countries visit our schools every year so students will not only learn about the local culture, but also make friends for life from around the world. Future Prospects The stimulating lessons taught by our qualified teachers will enable our students to communicate in English and build their confidence. These skills will then help them to progress into higher education. Explore the World With a large number of exciting destinations to explore, students will have great fun discovering new places and learning about different cultures with their new friends. More information at lalschools.com 5
Our teachers are committed to ensuring the students receive the best academic experience possible and use the tailor-made course books, their own expertise, enthusiasm and sense of fun to achieve that. IN THE Classroom Abegail Pratten Director of Studies, LAL Brighton 6 Quality Teaching Our teachers are nativespeakers or of a nativespeaker standard and are trained and supported by our senior academic management. They are recruited for their interest, energy and enthusiasm, making lessons engaging and motivating for everyone. LAL Course Book LAL has written its own young learner course books called Round the World. Designed to appeal specifically to young learners and teenagers, the books feature modern, More information at lalschools.com stimulating materials using a variety of methods to ensure fast progression. There are six levels: Beginner, Elementary, Preintermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate and Advanced. The lessons are structured around conventional communicative and project-based lessons to maximise their learning experience. The beginner book is for our youngest students and is designed to include topics and materials, suited to their age and lower levels of English.
LAL SPECIALISED SUMMER SCHOOLS UK AND USA Each LAL Summer School offers a distinctly different set of packages. If you want to focus on coding or film-making then our Digital Summer School at LAL Berkhamsted is for you. If you re planning to go into business or to university why not try our Young Professionals Summer School? Each package also includes English lessons, excursions and fun activities. CLASSIC SUMMER SCHOOL If you re not looking for a specialised package, then our Classic Summer School still provides the opportunity to become fully immersed in school life. Each school has an action-packed, comprehensive timetable with morning or afternoon lessons, full-day and half-day excursions and onsite activities. Berkhamsted, Brighton, London, Tavistock, Winchester, Boca Raton, New York OTHER PROGRAMMES Vacation English Our Vacation English programme is designed to allow you to develop your English with local homestays and students from other countries. Some lessons are based on local trips and activities, teaching you about culture and developing your communication skills. Torbay, Fort Lauderdale Vacation English Plus The Vacation English Plus course offers extra evening activities on top of our Vacation English programme. In addition to lessons, it includes a daytime social programme and four evening activities at LAL Cape Town, three evenings at LAL Torbay and seven evenings in Malta. Torbay, Cape Town, Malta Abitur This course is designed to give a general overview of the work needed for the Abitur exam. Torbay, Brighton, Malta Day/Family Programmes Our programmes are all available without accommodation, which is ideal for children on holiday with their families. These range from tuition-only to the full programme of activities. Accommodation, transfers and insurance are not included. LAL YOUNG LEARNER Programmes WHAT S INCLUDED? General English tuition LAL course book & materials Registration fee Full-board accommodation Full leisure programme Escorted meet & greet return transfers Health insurance Certificate of attendance & report Travel insurance (UK schools) Student discount card & T-shirt (Malta only) KEY FACTS Lesson schedule: Mornings or afternoons Maximum class size: 15 students English tuition hours per week: 15 hours Course length: 1-4 weeks More information at lalschools.com 7
SUMMER SCHOOL PACKAGES with a difference ENGLAND DIGITAL SUMMER SCHOOL LAL Berkhamsted Coding Film-making Classic Our Digital Summer School is for students interested in a career in the world of film or computer coding. These include one excursion related to the course. LONDON EXPERIENCE SUMMER SCHOOL LAL London Summer School Premium London Experience Classic London Experience Experience all the sights that a world-famous city like London has to offer. The Premium London Experience includes Thorpe Park, the London Eye and St Paul s Cathedral. SPORTS & ARTS SUMMER SCHOOL LAL Winchester Art Performing Arts Tennis Football Classic Choose from professional football or tennis coaching or focus on the Arts. These include one additional excursion related to the course such as a tour of Wimbledon or a Premier League football stadium. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMER SCHOOL LAL Brighton Leadership Abitur Pre-University Taster Classic Get an introduction to UK university life, including career advice and taster subject lessons in English (subjects dependent on demand). Or take our Leadership course and get ready to be a future business leader. 8 More information at lalschools.com
Each LAL Summer School offers a distinctly different set of packages for you to choose from. For full details and content please check: lalschools.com/summer-schools USA & SOUTH AFRICA AFRICAN ADVENTURE SCHOOL LAL Cape Town Vacation English Travelling Classroom TM Experience Discover South Africa, from exotic wildlife and mountains to beautiful sandy beaches. Our Travelling Classroom TM Experience includes qualified guides and a teacher who will educate you on the way. SPORT & MUSIC SCHOOL LAL Fort Lauderdale Music Sports Vacation English Semi Intensive ACTION SUMMER SCHOOL LAL Tavistock Adventure Swimming LAL TORBAY Classic Our Adventure Summer School includes adventure activities, surfing, riding and hiking on Dartmoor National Park. Our swimming coaching takes place in a newly-opened on-site 50m Olympic-sized pool as used at the 2012 London Olympics. Vacation English Vacation English Plus Family School Our Family School course is aimed at students from 5-9 years old. Young students study at the same time as their parents and the lessons, specifically aimed at very young learners, will start a life-long interest in English learning. Receive professional coaching in golf, tennis, basketball or equestrian, or take our Music Summer School to learn about music recording, songwriting and performance. Both packages include lessons and sessions with American students. NEW YORK EXPERIENCE SUMMER SCHOOL LAL New York Premium New York Experience Semi Intensive USA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMER SCHOOL LAL Boca Raton Pre-University Taster Semi Intensive Classic New York Experience The Premium New York Experience includes a half-day limo trip to Times Square and a chance to see a Major League baseball game as well as an off-broadway show. Classic Our Pre-University Taster package gives you an opportunity to learn about life in a university in the USA. More information at lalschools.com 9
Leisure EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES All our schools offer a wide range of excursions to help you to explore the area, learn about different cultures and practise your English. We have on-site activities including sports, quizzes, movie nights and even fashion shows! 10 More information at lalschools.com
CLASSIC SUMMER SCHOOL UPGRADES Add extra excitement to your programme by upgrading your programme. We have trips to popular attractions and overnight stays in top destinations! Upgrades must be booked in advance and taken with one of our English courses. Further optional excursions can be booked once you arrive. For a full list of excursions available at each location visit lalschools.com/young-learners Leisure Watch a Major League Baseball Game New York, Boca Raton Horse Riding Tavistock Paragliding Quad Bike & Sand-Boarding Combo Cape Town Harry Potter Studio Tour - Visit the actual studios where the films were made. This upgrade must be booked with LAL by 01 May 2019. Berkhamsted, London, Winchester Academic Intensive English (3 hours per week) Tavistock, Winchester, Berkhamsted, Brighton Private Tuition Tavistock, Winchester, Berkhamsted, Brighton, London Overnight Stays London Finale or London and Harry Potter Studio Tour* Tavistock (available for groups of 6 or more only) Safaris Cape Town Orlando Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton Washington, Boston or Niagara Falls New York All US upgrades must be booked with LAL by 31 May 2019.
Accommodation
Boarding School Residence Our schools in Winchester, Berkhamsted and Tavistock offer traditional British boarding school residences. Boys and girls stay in separate accommodation in either single or shared rooms with shared bathrooms, supervised by LAL pastoral staff. University Residence These residences in the UK and USA are fully supervised with either single or shared rooms and shared or en-suite bathrooms. Most residences have a communal area where students can relax and socialise with their new friends. On-site Residence LAL Cape Town s on-site student residence has 24-hour supervision and security to provide a safe environment for our young learners. Students stay in shared rooms with shared bathrooms. Club & Centre Residences In Malta, both our Club and Centre residences are close to the seaside. Both residences have shared, air conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. It's very safe and has a nice holiday feel for our students. Homestay Staying in a host's home is a great way to discover the local way of life, and for students to practise the English learnt in their lessons. Hosts will provide breakfast and shared bedrooms and bathrooms. In most schools, the hosts will also provide packed lunches and evening meals. Summer Schools Homestay Students spend 5 evenings a week at the school with their new friends, taking part in our key activities. Hosts provide breakfast and two evening meals per week, so students can enjoy British home life, while the rest of the time, students will eat lunch and dinner at the school. ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIPS ENGLAND USA IRELAND MALTA SOUTH AFRICA It was always great to come home from school and be able to share about my day and the things I learned. Living with a family made me love Cape Town even more. CANADA Gabriel Rodrigues, Brazil More information at lalschools.com 13
We care about your WELFARE & Safety
Years of Experience We have over 25 years of experience looking after young learners from all over the world! 24-Hour Support Our dedicated welfare teams provide 24-hour care and support to all our young learners throughout their stay. Escorted Transfers Students will be met at the airport by LAL staff or their trusted representatives and supervised throughout the journey to and from the school. Safety & Welfare Our top priority is our students safety and wellbeing. We have dedicated welfare staff in all our schools who ensure our students are happy and healthy. Carefully selected staff & homestays All our staff and homestay hosts are carefully inspected and checked for their suitability to work with young learners. Insurance All our Young Learner programmes in the UK, USA and South Africa include free health insurance as standard. Students travelling to the UK also receive free travel insurance. More information at lalschools.com 15
You learn A LIFE-CHANGING language The staff are really nice and always help you with a smile. Here, I ve found a lot of friends. I think everyone should go here because it will be a great experience for you. You ll be more confident, I think it s great. Anastasia, 15, Ukraine Studying at LAL Boca Raton Watch her story: lalschools.com/anastasia 16 More information at lalschools.com
It s so funny because we work with people from different cultures and different ages. English has been a great tool to create a dialogue betwen all these different people. My family is Italian, but having the opportunity to be understood is fantastic so we can discover more about each other. Sofia, 16, Italy Studying at LAL Berkhamsted Watch her story: lalschools.com/sofia More information at lalschools.com 17
I think English is an international language... it s a good way to make friends with people from other countries. The people here are really friendly, the teachers teach me a lot. It s a beautiful place. Hing, 14, China Studying at LAL Winchester Watch her story: lalschools.com/hing 18 More information at lalschools.com
Learning English is important to communicate with the whole world... you need English for every job. My first time here I was shy, but step by step I feel like I m in my home. That s amazing! Tarq, 17, Saudi Arabia Studying at LAL Fort Lauderdale Watch his story: lalschools.com/tarq More information at lalschools.com 19
Time zone GMT/GMT+1 Currency Pound Sterling ( GBP) Main languages English Main airports LHR, LGW, LTN, STN, EXT, BRS Nationality Mix Western Europe 35% Central/South America 3% Middle East/Africa 9% Eastern Europe 21% Asia 7% Central Europe 25% Wales BERKHAMSTED Stansted Luton Bristol WINCHESTER Heathrow LONDON Gatwick TAVISTOCK Exeter TORBAY BRIGHTON
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Age 5-17 School café Lounge area Wheelchair access Garden Free wireless internet Torbay
LAL Torbay is located in a beautiful seaside resort. There are long beaches, leisure parks, a zoo and a water park, all within walking distance of the school, perfect for young students. Highlights Splashdown Included excursion with Vacation English Plymouth & National Marine Aquarium Included excursion with Vacation English Party Boat Included excursion with Vacation English Plus Example Timetable Packages & Dates Transfer Day Morning Afternoon Evening Sun Arrivals and Departures / Day with homestay Homestay Mon Welcome & introductory tour Sports & Games Homestay Tue Woodlands Adventure Park Lessons Wed The Maritime City of Plymouth Lessons Thu Splashdown Water Park Lessons Homestay or evening activity Fri Living Coasts, coastal zoo Lessons Homestay Sat Full-day Excursion to Cardiff Homestay Sun Arrivals and Departures / Day with homestay Homestay Mon Lessons Scavenger Hunt Homestay Tue Lessons Brixham by Boat Wed Thu Fri Lessons Lessons Lessons Dartmoor National Park National Marine Aquarium Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves Homestay or evening activity Homestay Sat Full-day Excursion to Bath Homestay Sun Arrivals and Departures / Day with homestay Vacation English Age 10-17 07 Apr - 05 May 16 Jun - 01 Sep 29 Sep - 27 Oct Vacation English Plus Age 13-17 23 Jun - 18 Aug Abitur 30 Age 16-17 07 Apr - 05 May 16 Jun - 01 Sep 29 Sep - 27 Oct Family School Age 5-9 07 Apr - 21 Apr 16 Jun - 01 Sep Sunday EXT, BRS, LHR, LGW, LTN, STN Accommodation Homestay Shared bedroom Shared bathrrom Average 20 mins, max 40 mins from school by bus or on foot. Hotel 2-4 beds per room En-suite bathroom 15 mins from school More information at lalschools.com 23
Age 9-17 Common areas Swimming pool Free wireless internet Tennis courts, sports fields and sports hall Berkhamsted Digital Summer School
Berkhamsted is a historic market town, ideally located for London, Oxford and the airports. Berkhamsted School, founded in 1541, has great facilities including computer centre, swimming pool, sports hall and tennis courts. Highlights Homestay & residential programmes Harry Potter Warner Bros Studios Film-making Summer School Bletchley Park Coding Summer School Example Timetable Morning Afternoon Evening Sun Arrivals & Departures Treasure Hunt/Homestay Mon Level Test/ Induction School Tour & Walk into Berkhamsted Welcome Disco Tue Lessons St Albans Trash Fashion Wed Lessons Mini Olympics/Digital Quiz Thu London West End or Oxford Movie Night/Homestay Fri Lessons Activities/Digital/ Talent Show & Karaoke Sat Lessons Optional Excursion Themed Disco Sun Activities/Optional Excursion Murder Mystery/Homestay Mon Lessons Gladiator Contest/Digital Summer Fete Tue Lessons London Southbank Walk & Boat Disco Wed Lessons Activities/Digital Bigger, Better, Best Thu London West End or Oxford Dragon s Den/Homestay Fri Lessons Activities Casino & Auction Sat Lessons Activities/Digital/ Optional Excursion Graduation Ceremony & Farewell Party Sun Arrivals & Departures/Optional Excursion Treasure Hunt/Homestay Packages & Dates Digital Coding Summer School Age 11-17, min. level A2 07 Jul - 21 Jul 21 Jul - 04 Aug Film-making Summer School Age 11-17 07 Jul - 21 Jul 21 Jul - 04 Aug Classic Summer School Age 9-17 07 Jul - 11 Aug Transfer Day Sunday LHR, LTN, LGW, STN, LCY Accommodation Boarding School Residence Age 9-17 2-6 beds per room Shared bathroom Homestay Age 12-17 Shared bedroom Shared bathroom Classic Upgrades Intensive English Private Tuition Harry Potter Studio Tour Book by 01 May 2019 More information at lalschools.com 25
Age 12-17 On-site shop Lounge area Free wireless internet Outdoor spaces & sports facilities Brighton Young Professionals Summer School
A vibrant Summer School set in the modern campus at the University of Sussex in Brighton. One of England s most famous seaside resorts, Brighton is full of history and culture and within easy reach of central London. Highlights Become a future business leader Study academic subjects in English Trip to London or Canterbury All packages Example Timetable Morning Afternoon Evening Sun Arrivals & Departures Treasure Hunt Mon Induction/ Campus Tour Activities/Young Professionals Welcome Disco Tue Lessons Royal Pavilion/British Airways i360 Dragon s Den Wed Lessons Activities/Young Professionals Option/Optional Excursion Quiz Night Thu Lessons Activities/Young Professionals Bigger, Better, Best! Fri Lessons Activities/Young Professionals Chill Out Night/Cinema Sat London West End or Canterbury Speed Friending & Disco Sun Activities/Optional Excursion Trash Fashion Mon Lessons Activities Summer Fete Tue Lessons Royal Pavilion/British Airways i360 Talent Show & Karaoke Wed Lessons Activities/ Young Professionals Option/Optional Excursion Gladiator Contest Thu Lessons Activities/Young Professionals Casino & Auction Fri Lessons Activities/Young Professionals Murder Mystery Night Sat London West End or Canterbury Graduation/Farewell Party Packages & Dates Young Professionals Leadership Summer School Age 14-17, min. level B1 30 Jun - 14 Jul 14 Jul - 28 Jul 28 Jul - 11 Aug Pre-University Taster Summer School Age 15-17, min. level B1 30 Jun - 11 Aug Classic Summer School Age 12-17 30 Jun - 11 Aug Abitur Summer School Age 16-17 30 Jun - 11 Aug Accommodation University Residence Single bedroom En-suite or shared bathroom Transfer Day Sunday LHR, LTN, LGW, STN, LCY Classic Upgrades Intensive English Private Tuition More information at lalschools.com 27
Age 12-17 On-site cafeteria Lounge area Free wireless internet Tennis courts, sports fields, sports hall and basketball courts London London Experience Summer School
Our London Experience Summer School at St Mary s University is in the famous borough of Richmond, and only half an hour from central London. The programme offers young learners the best of both village and city life. Highlights Madame Tussaud s Premium London Experience London Eye & St Paul s Cathedral Premium London Experience Evening in Central London & Dinner Example Timetable Morning Afternoon Evening Sun Arrivals & Departures Treasure Hunt Mon Tour of school & Twickenham Induction Welcome Disco Tue Southbank Walk Lessons Dragon s Den Wed Kingston or St Paul s Cathedral Lessons Quiz Night Thu Activities Lessons Dinner in Central London Fri Hampton Court or London Eye Lessons Bigger, Better, Best Sat Camden & Regent s Park Speed Friending & Disco Sun Activities/Optional Excursion/ Premium Option Trash Fashion Mon Lessons Mini Olympics Gladiator Contest Tue Lessons Royal Walk Murder Mystery Night Wed Lessons British Museum or Madame Tussaud s Talent Show & Karaoke Thu Lessons West End Walk & Thames Disco Cruise Fri Lessons Natural History/ Science Museum or Tower of London Casino & Auction Sat Oxford Graduation & Farewell Party Packages & Dates Premium London Experience Age 12-17 30 Jun - 18 Aug Classic London Experience Age 12-17 30 Jun - 18 Aug Transfer Day Sunday LHR, LTN, LGW, STN, LCY Accommodation University Residence Age 12-17 Single bedroom En-suite or shared bathroom Homestay Age 14-17 Shared bedroom Shared bathroom Classic Upgrades Other London excursions Please see website for details Harry Potter Studio Tour Book by 01 May 2019 Thorpe Park More information at lalschools.com 29
Age 7-16 Free wireless internet Common areas Swimming pool Art room Tennis courts, squash courts, sports fields & sports hall Tavistock Action Summer School
Mount Kelly is set in vast, beautiful grounds, located on the outskirts of the picturesque market town of Tavistock and on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. A great school for fun, learning and outdoor adventure. Highlights Olympic-sized 50m pool Action Summer School Hiking on Dartmoor National Park Example Timetable Morning Afternoon Evening Wed Arrivals & Departures Treasure Hunt Thu Induction Tour of School & Tavistock Welcome Disco Fri Lessons Activities/Action Option Dragon s Den Sat Cheddar Gorge/Plymouth & Looe Quiz Night Sun Activities/Action Option/ Optional Excursion Talent Show & Karaoke Mon Lessons Lessons Bigger, Better, Best Tue Lessons Exeter or Bude Speed Friending & Disco Wed Activities/Action Option/ Optional Excursion Trash Fashion Thu Lessons Exeter or Bude Summer Fete Fri Lessons Activities/Action Option Gladiator Contest Sat Cheddar Gorge/Plymouth & Looe Murder Mystery Night Sun Activities/Action Option/ Optional Excursion Chill Out Night/Cinema Mon Lessons Lessons Casino & Auction Tue Lessons Activities/Prep to Leave Graduation & Farewell Disco Wed Arrivals & Departures Packages & Dates Action Adventure Summer School Age 7-16 10 Jul - 07 Aug Swimming Summer School Age 7-16 10 Jul - 07 Aug Classic Summer School Age 7-16 10 Jul - 07 Aug Transfer Day Wednesday EXT, BRS, LHR, LGW, LTN, STN Accommodation Boarding School Residence 2-6 beds per room Shared bathroom Classic Upgrades Private Tuition Intensive English London Finale 1 night, groups of 6+ only London Finale & Harry Potter Studio Tour 2 nights, groups of 6+ only Horse Riding More information at lalschools.com 31
Age 9-17 Free wireless internet Common areas Swimming pool Art room Tennis courts, sports fields and sports hall Winchester Sports & Arts Summer School
St Swithun s School is consistently named one of the top private schools in England. The school is located in the historic city of Winchester, surrounded by beautiful countryside and close to the south coast and London. Highlights Professional sports coaching Wimbledon or Premier League stadium Football or Tennis Summer Schools Improve your art skills Arts Summer School Example Timetable Morning Afternoon Evening Mon Arrivals & Departures Treasure Hunt Tue Induction Tour of school & Winchester Welcome Disco Wed Lessons Portsmouth Quiz Night Thu London West End or Oxford Fri Lessons Lessons Sat Sun Lessons Activities Activities/Optional Excursion/ Sports & Arts Chill Out Night/ Cinema/Sports & Arts Gladiator Tournament/ Sports & Arts Summer Fete Speed Friending & Disco Mon Activities or Optional Full-day Excursion Trash Fashion Tue Lessons Activities/Sports & Arts Excursion Bigger, Better, Best Wed Lessons Southbank Walk & Thames Disco Cruise Thu London West End or Oxford Fri Lessons Lessons Talent Show & Karaoke/Sports & Arts Dragon s Den/ Sports & Arts Sat Lessons Activities/Optional Excursion/ Casino & Auction Sun Activities Sports & Arts Party Night Mon Arrivals and Departures/Activities/Optional Excursion Packages & Dates Sports & Arts Arts Summer School Age 9-17 15 Jul - 12 Aug (2 weeks) Performing Arts Summer School Age 9-17 15 Jul - 12 Aug (2 weeks) Football Summer School Age 9-17 15 Jul - 12 Aug (2 weeks) Tennis Summer School Age 9-17 15 Jul - 12 Aug (2 weeks) Classic Summer School Age 9-17 15 Jul - 12 Aug Transfer Day Monday LHR, LGW, LTN, STN, LCY Accommodation Boarding School Residence Single room/8 beds per room Shared bathroom Classic Upgrades Private Tuition Intensive English Harry Potter Studio Tour Book by 01 May 2019 More information at lalschools.com 33
Time zone GMT+2 Currency South African Rand (ZAR) Main languages English, Afrikaans, isixhosa Main airports CPT Nationality Mix Western Europe 30% Central/South America 15% Middle East/Africa 36% Central Europe 18% Eastern Europe 1% LAL Cape Town Signal Hill V&A Waterfront Sea Point Cape Town City Centre Camps Bay Table Mountain National Park Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Cape Town International Airport
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Age 12-17 Bookshop Swimming pool Garden Canteen Lounge area Library Free wireless internet Cape Town African Adventure School
Cape Town is an amazing destination and our centre is the perfect base for our learners to experience new adventures and immerse themselves in the local culture. Highlights Table Mountain Vacation English Robben Island Vacation English Cango Caves Travelling Classroom TM Experience Example Timetable Packages & Dates Transfer Day Morning Afternoon Evening Sun Arrivals, Departures & Induction Dinner Mon Testing & Lessons V&A Waterfront & Two Oceans Aquarium Dinner at V&A Waterfront Tue Lessons City Tour Djembe Drumming Wed Lessons Table Mountain Barbecue at LAL Thu Lessons Bubble Soccer & Blouberg Beach Ice Skating Fri Lessons Seal Island & World of Birds Dinner at Hout Bay Market Sat Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Free Time Sun Free Time Dinner Mon Lessons Canal Walk Laser Tag Tue Lessons Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Trampoline Park Wed Lessons Robben Island Barbecue at LAL Thu Lessons Township Tour Dinner at Mzansi Fri Lessons Cool Runnings Toboganning Disco Sat Cheetah Sanctuary & Lion Park Free Time Sun Arrivals & Departures Vacation English Plus Age 13-17 06 Jan - 24 Feb 30 Jun - 25 Aug Travelling Classroom TM Experience Age 16-17 07 Jan - 11 Jan 11 Mar - 15 Mar 08 Jul - 12 Jul 09 Sep - 13 Sep 11 Nov - 15 Nov 06 Jan - 10 Jan 2020 Sunday CPT Accommodation On-site Residence Shared bedroom Shared bathroom Classic Upgrades Full Day Safari Paragliding Sand Boarding & Quad Biking Combo More information at lalschools.com 37
Time zone GMT-5/GMT-4 Currency US Dollars ($) Main languages English Main airports FLL, MIA, JFK, LGA, EWR, BOS Nationality Mix Western Europe 39% Central/South America 9% Middle East/Africa 4% US Eastern Europe 14% Asia 13% Central Europe 21% Chicago NEW YORK JFK USA Atlanta Atlantic Ocean New Orleans FORT LAUDERDALE & BOCA RATON Miami MEXICO CUBA
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Age 12-18 Swimming pool Garden Restaurant & kitchen Lounge area Library Free wireless internet Boca Raton USA Young Professionals Summer School
LAL s Summer School at Boca Raton takes place at Lynn University, one of the safest American university campuses. It s located on Florida s Gold Coast, within easy reach of Orlando, Miami and the Florida Keys. Highlights Learn about university life in the USA The beach Included excursion Orlando Weekend Example Timetable Packages & Dates Transfer Day Morning Afternoon Evening Wed Arrivals & Departures Treasure Hunt Thu Lessons Fun at the Beach Welcome Disco Fri Lessons Shopping at the Mall Casino & Auction Night Sat Walt Disney World Resort (optional excursion) Carnival Night Sun Excursion to Miami Beach Water Wars Mon Lessons Lessons Open Air Movie Night Tue Lessons Excursion to Everglades Minute to Win It Wed Lessons Fun at the Beach Dance Classes Thu Lessons Activities/Young Professionals Option Miami by Limo (optional) Fri Lessons Shopping at the Mall Casino & Auction Night Sat Sun Busch Gardens or Tampa (optional) Excursion to Miami Seaquarium Orlando (optional weekend excursion) Photography Challenge Pool Party Mon Lessons Fort Lauderdale Cruise Talent Show Tue Wed Lessons Activities/Young Professionals Option Arrivals & Departures Certificates and Prom Young Professionals Pre-University Taster Summer School Age 15-17, min. level B1 26 Jun - 07 Aug Classic Summer School Age 12-18 26 Jun - 07 Aug Semi Intensive English Age 12-18 26 Jun - 07 Aug Wednesday MIA, FLL Accommodation University Residence 4 beds per room En-suite bedroom Classic Upgrades Major League Baseball Orlando Weekend More information at lalschools.com 41
Age 12-18 Swimming pool Garden Restaurant & kitchen Lounge area Library Free wireless internet Fort Lauderdale Sports & Music School
Fort Lauderdale is situated on the Atlantic Coast of Florida, midway between Palm Beach and Miami. The school is very close to the famous Fort Lauderdale beach and trendy Las Olas Boulevard. Highlights Music or Sports focus Everglades Included excursion Study with native English speakers Music & Sports Summer Schools Example Timetable Morning Afternoon Evening Sun Arrivals Host Home Mon Induction Afternoon at the Beach Host Home Tue Lessons The Everglades Host Home Wed Lessons Shopping at the Mall Host Home Thu Lessons Duck Tour Host Home Fri Lessons Afternoon at the Beach Host Home Sat NASA Kennedy Space Center Orlando Host Home Sun Miami Beach (optional weekend excursion) Host Home Mon Lessons Afternoon at the Beach Host Home Tue Lessons Museum of Fine Art Fort Lauderdale Host Home Wed Lessons Shopping at the Mall Host Home Thu Lessons Boomers Host Home Fri Lessons Afternoon at the Beach Host Home Sat Departures / Miami Seaquarium Host Home Sun Arrivals / Miami Bayfront Packages & Dates Sports & Music Music Summer School Age 12-18 23 Jun - 31 Aug Sports Summer School Age 12-18 23 Jun - 31 Aug Vacation English Age 12-18 06 Jan - 16 Feb 23 Jun - 31 Aug Semi Intensive English Age 12-18 06 Jan - 16 Feb 23 Jun - 31 Aug Transfer Day Arrival Sunday Departure Saturday MIA, FLL Accommodation Homestay Shared bedroom Shared bathroom More information at lalschools.com 43
Age 12-18 Free wireless internet Lounge area Drinks & snacks Air conditioning Garden New York New York City Experience Summer School
Fordham University has everything a student could want when studying in New York: state-of-the-art facilities, close to New York Botanical Gardens and Zoo and within easy reach of all of New York s famous attractions. Highlights Half-day limo trip to Times Square Major League baseball game Niagara Falls Weekend All included in the New York Premium Experience Example Timetable Morning Afternoon Evening Wed Arrivals & Departures Treasure Hunt Thu Induction Times Square Welcome Disco Fri Lessons Central Park Speed Dating Sat Washington DC (optional weekend excursion) Carnival Night Sun The Statue of Liberty Trash Bag Fashion Show Mon Lessons Lessons Meal at Planet Hollywood Tue Lessons Museum of Natural History Minute to Win It Wed Lessons Financial District & 9/11 Memorial Dance Classes Thu Lessons Greenwich Village Meal at Hard Rock Cafe Fri Lessons Brooklyn Bridge Casino & Auction Sat Boston (optional excursion) Niagara Falls Photography (optional weekend Sun The Empire State Building excursion) Karaoke Mon Lessons SoHo Talent Show Tue Lessons Farewell to Manhattan Certificates & Prom Wed Arrivals & Departures Packages & Dates New York Experience Premium New York Experience Age 12-18 03 Jul - 31 Jul Classic New York Experience Age 12-18 03 Jul - 31 Jul Semi Intensive English Age 12-18 03 Jul - 31 Jul Transfer Day Wednesday LGA, EWR, JFK Accommodation University Residence 1-2 beds per room in apartments of 2-3 rooms Shared bathroom Classic Upgrades Major League Baseball Niagara Falls Weekend Students taking 2 weeks+ Washington DC Weekend Students taking 2 weeks+ Boston Weekend More information at lalschools.com 45
Time zone GMT+1/GMT+2 Currency Euro ( EUR) Main languages English, Maltese Main airports MLA Nationality Mix Western Europe 35% Central Europe 26% Eastern Europe 23% Middle East/Africa 2% Central/South America 6% Asia 8% Gozo Mediterranean Sea PEMBROKE Mdina SLIEMA Valletta Luqa
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Age 13-17 Wheelchair access Outdoor terrace Lounge area Free wireless internet Sliema & Pembroke
Our centres in Malta are situated in the central part of the island, in the areas of Sliema and Pembroke. Enjoy the sun and lifestyle in a country where English is an official language. Highlights Diving PADI Upgrade Valletta Included excursion Parties Included excursion Example Timetable Courses & Dates Accommodation Sat Morning Afternoon Evening Arrivals & Departures / Optional Excursion to Comino Party Sun Arrivals & Departures / Half Day at the Beach Sports Night Mon Lessons Sliema Walk and Harbour Cruise Welcome Party Tue Lessons Valletta Tour Pool Party Wed Lessons Optional trip to National Aquarium Bugibba Thu Lessons Full Day at the Beach Fri Lessons Optional Laser Tag Beach Chill Out Sat Arrivals & Departures / Optional Comino Cruise Party Sun Arrivals & Departures / Half Day at the Beach Sports Night Mon Lessons Marsaxlokk & Blue Grotto Foam Party Tue Lessons Mdina Tour Themed Party Wed Lessons Optional trip to Badger Karting Boat Party Thu Lessons Three Cities Tour Fri Lessons Optional Laser Tag Sat Arrivals & Departures / Day at the Beach Party Mdina Treasure Hunt Night on the Beach Vacation English Plus 06 Apr - 28 Apr 08 Jun - 08 Sep 28 Sep - 03 Nov Abitur 30 16+ 06 Apr - 28 Apr 08 Jun - 08 Sep 28 Sep - 03 Nov Please note that Abitur 30 has a different leisure programme to the timetable displayed Transfer Day Saturday and Sunday MLA Weekdays upon request and availability only Club Residence Summer dates only Shared bedroom Shared bathroom Centre Residence Summer dates only Shared bedroom Shared bathroom Homestay Shared bedroom Shared bathroom Upgrades Diving PADI Open Water PADI Advanced More information at lalschools.com 49
Age 8-12 Wheelchair access Outdoor terrace Lounge area Free wireless internet Summer Camp
Our Summer Camp Programme has been carefully designed for the very young student to enjoy a fun-packed learning experience in a safe and supervised environment. Highlights Adventure Park & Petting Farm Included excursion Malta National Aquarium Included excursion Pottery Making Included activity, subject to intake dates Example Timetable Courses & Dates Transfer Day Morning Afternoon Evening Sat Arrivals & Departures or Fun at the Beach Film Night Sun Games Day Treasure Hunt Mon Lessons Sliema Walk & Harbour Cruise Cookie Decorating Tue Lessons Dingli Cliffs & San Anton Gardens Arts & Crafts Wed Lessons Sand Castle Competition Bugibba by night Thu Lessons Mdina & Ta Qali Crafts Village Pizza Night Fri Limestone Heritage Beach Games Sat Marsaxlokk & Blue Grotto Film Night Sun Adventure Park Adventure Park Mon Lessons Valletta Karaoke Tue Lessons Bowling Treasure Hunt Wed Lessons Fun at the Beach Fruit Kebab Night Thu Lessons Trip to National Aquarium Pizza Night Fri Lessons Falconry Centre Games Night Sat Arrivals & Departures or Fun at the Beach Film Night Summer Camp English 07 Jul - 25 Aug Day Programme 07 Jul - 25 Aug Excludes accommodation, transfers and evening activities. Saturday and Sunday MLA Weekdays upon request and availability only Accommodation Club Residence Shared bedroom Shared bathroom More information at lalschools.com 51
Time zone GMT/GMT+1 Currency Euro ( EUR) Main languages English Main airports DUB, ORK Nationality Mix Western Europe 35% Central Europe 30% Eastern Europe 20% Middle East/Africa 5% Central/South America 2% Asia 8% US Belfast IRELAND Galway DUBLIN Waterford CORK
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Age 11-17 Free wireless internet Lounge area School canteen Drinks & snacks Student kitchen Sports facilities Wheelchair access Garden Cork UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK
Apollo Language Centre Cork is located at University College Cork, an 1845 university situated on the south coast of Ireland, 3 hours from Dublin. Highlights Sports Complex Fun activities On-Campus Residence Example Timetable Sun Morning Afternoon Evening Arrivals & Departures/Day with Homestay/ Cobh with the Titanic Experience Homestay/ Irish Quiz Night Mon Lessons Cork City Tour Homestay/Games Night Tue Lessons Create your own film Homestay/Casino Night Wed Lessons Sports/Arts & Crafts/ Apollo Focus lesson Black & White Disco Thu Lessons Visit to Cork Historic Gaol Homestay/Irish Dancing Fri Lessons Sports/Arts & Crafts/ Apollo Focus lesson Apollo Film Festival: Oscars Night Sat Trip to Killarney & Muckross House Homestay/Movie Night Sun Day with Homestay Blarney Castle Activities Mini Olympics Mon Lessons St. Fin Barre s Cathedral Homestay/Silly Olympics Tue Wed Thu Fri Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Create your own Summer Festival stall Sports/Arts & Crafts/ Apollo Focus lesson Blackrock Castle Observatory Sports/Arts & Crafts/ Apollo Focus lesson Homestay/Roller Disco UV Disco Homestay/ Greyhound Racing Summer Festival Sat Trip to the Cliffs of Moher Homestay/Movie Night Courses & Dates Apollo Juniors Age 11-17 24 Jun - 09 Aug Transfer Day Sunday ORK, DUB Accommodation University Residence Single bedroom En-suite bathroom Homestay Shared bedroom Shared bathroom Upgrades Apollo Focus More information at lalschools.com 55
Age 11-17 Free wireless internet Lounge area School canteen Drinks & snacks Student kitchen Sports facilities Wheelchair access Garden Dublin MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY
Maynooth University, just 5 minutes walk from the town centre and 30 minutes from Dublin city centre, consists of two very different campuses, giving the university an impressive mix of old and new. Highlights On-Campus Residence Dublin city trips Exploring Ireland Example Timetable Sun Mon Morning Afternoon Evening Arrivals & Departures Lessons Howth & Dublin City Centre Tour of Maynooth/ Selfie Challenge Team Bonding Games Casino Night Tue Lessons Walking Tour Mini Olympics Wed Thu Fri Lessons Lessons Lessons Sports/Apollo Focus lesson GAA Museum/ Sports Grounds Sports/Apollo Focus lesson UV Disco Culture/Irish Dancing Night Karaoke/VR Games Sat Belfast including Titanic Experience Classic Movie Night Sun Bray Cliff Walk City Trip Games Night Mon Photo Scavenger Hunt & Gaelic Sports Lessons Roller Disco Tue Epic Ireland Museum Lessons Irish Quiz Wed Sports/Apollo Focus lesson Lessons Black & White Disco Thu National Museum Lessons Apollo s Got Talent Fri Sports/Apollo Focus lesson Lessons Certificate Ceremony & Party Sat Glendalough & Wicklow Gaol Music Video Awards Courses & Dates Apollo Juniors Age 11-17 24 Jun - 09 Aug Transfer Day Sunday DUB Accommodation University Residence Single room En-suite bathroom Upgrades Apollo Focus More information at lalschools.com 57
Age 11-17 Free wireless internet Lounge area School canteen Drinks & snacks Sports facilities Garden Dublin SUTTON PARK SCHOOL
Sutton Park School, located on the famous Howth peninsula on Dublin Bay, is a prestigious private high school with superb teaching and sports facilities and local host families nearby. Highlights Howth Peninsula Virtual Reality Games Room Private transfer to and from school Example Timetable Sun Morning Afternoon Evening Arrivals & Departures/Day with Homestay Mon Lessons Howth Cliff Walk Homestay Tue Lessons Sports/VR Games Homestay Wed Lessons Sports or Cooking Classes/ Apollo Focus lessons UV Disco Thu Lessons Dublin City Tour Homestay Fri Lessons Sports or T-shirt Painting/ Apollo Focus lessons Roller Disco Sat Glendalough & Wicklow Gaol Homestay Sun Day with Homestay Mon Lessons Malahide Castle Homestay Tue Lessons Sports/VR Games Homestay Wed Lessons Talent Show Prep/Apollo Focus lessons Beach Disco Thu Lessons GAA Sports Museum/Sports Grounds Homestay Fri Lessons Sports or Arts & Crafts/ Apollo Focus lessons Apollo s Got Talent Sat Belfast including the Titanic Experience Homestay Courses & Dates Apollo Juniors Age 11-17 24 Jun - 09 Aug Transfer Day Sunday DUB Accommodation University Residence Single room En-suite bathroom Upgrades Apollo Focus More information at lalschools.com 59
Time zone GMT-4 - GMT-8 Currency Canadian Dollar ($ CAD) Main languages English, French Main airports YUL, YVR Nationality Mix Western/Central Europe 6% Middle East/Africa 3% Eastern Europe 5% Asia 33% Central/South America 11% Brazil 22% Mexico 20% CANADA VANCOUVER Seattle USA MONTRÉAL Ottawa Toronto New York
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Age 10-16 Free wireless internet Lounge area Drinks & snacks Activities every evening Study room TV room Games room Montréal SUMMER PROGRAM
ALI offers an inclusive environment to learn languages and sports skills while surrounded by students from all over the world. ALI hosts its camps at McGill University, one of Canada s top three universities. Courses & Dates Language Immersion English or French 06 Jul - 10 Aug Max stay 4 weeks Language & Sports English or French 06 Jul - 10 Aug Max stay 4 weeks Accommodation University dormitory Single bedroom Shared bathroom Transfer Day Saturday YUL Example Timetable Language Immersion 07.30 Breakfast Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Language & Sports Language Immersion Breakfast Language & Sports Language Immersion Breakfast Language & Sports Language Immersion Breakfast Language & Sports Language Immersion Breakfast 08.30 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Language Language Language Language Language 08.45 Class Baseball Class Class Track & Field Class Class Squash Language Basketball Language Football Class Frisbee Class 11.30 Lunch Swimming Lunch Lunch Swimming Lunch Lunch 13.00 14.00 15.00 Language Class Interactive Language Experience Homework Period Language & Sports Breakfast Soccer Volleyball Badminton Swimming Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Language Class Field Trip Interactive Language Experience Hockey Martial Arts Rugby Swimming Language Class Interactive Language Experience Homework Period 15.45 Free time 17.00 Dinner Language Class 18.00 Evening Activity 22.00 Bed Time 23.00 Lights Out Field Trip Interactive Language Experience Lacrosse Tennis Yoga Swimming Language Class Interactive Language Experience Homework Period Language Class Sat & Sun Trips and Activities More information at lalschools.com 63
Age 12-17 Free wireless internet Lounge area Cafeteria Cosmodome Space Centre IMAX Theatre Limited availability! Montréal WINTER PROGRAM
ALI s winter camp offers an inclusive and safe environment for you to not only learn English, but also practise winter sports, get to know and experience the wonders of space, and grow both as individuals and as a group. Highlights Cosmodome Trip to Ottawa Ice skating Example Timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 07.00 Wake-up Call 08.00 Breakfast 09.00 Language Class Courses & Dates Winter School January Accommodation Residence 2-3 beds per room Shared bathroom 12.00 Lunch 13.00 Communicative Activities 15.00 Science / Outdoor Workshop / Activities Transfer Day Sunday YUL 18.00 Supper 19.00 Evening Activities: Games / Movies / Talent Show 20.30 Free Time 22.00 Bed Time 01.00 Lights Out More information at lalschools.com 65
Age 9-17 Free wireless internet Sports activities included Vancouver SUMMER PROGRAM
ELS s Youth Program is an exciting and challenging way to learn English. ELS offers a lively environment where you can build important skills in Structure Practice, Canadian Culture and Reading & Speaking classes. Highlights Canadian Culture lessons Weekend trips to Whistler and the Rocky Mountains Example Timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 09.00-10.40 Structure Practice and Journal 10.40-10.50 Break 10.50-12.10 Canadian Culture 12.10-12.50 Lunch Courses & Dates Summer Program Age 9-17 (9-12 year old students must be accompanied by a parent or older sibling) 02 Jul - 16 Aug Accommodation Homestay Shared bedroom Shared bathroom 12.50-14.00 Reading Reading 14.00-14.10 Break Educational Field Trip (included) Break 14.10-15.30 Speaking Speaking Social Activity (included) Transfer Day Sunday YVR More information at lalschools.com 67
Age 13-17 Free wireless internet Sports activities included Vancouver WINTER PROGRAM
ELS s Winter Youth Program offers the exciting features of Canadian winter! Besides learning written and spoken grammar, you will also enjoy weekend trips to the mountains of Whistler and exciting Vancouver Canucks Ice Hockey matches. Highlights 25 hours of English classes and 2 included field trips per week Canadian Culture lessons Optional weekend trips to Whistler (skiing and snowboarding) and Victoria Example Timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 09.00-10.40 Structure Practice and Journal 10.40-10.50 Break 10.50-12.10 Canadian Culture 12.10-12.50 Lunch Courses & Dates Winter Program Age 9-17 (9-12 year old students must be accompanied by a parent or older sibling) 07 Jan - 15 Feb Accommodation Full Board Homestay Shared bedroom Shared bathroom 12.50-14.00 Reading Reading 14.00-14.10 Break Educational Field Trip (included) Break 14.10-15.30 Speaking Speaking Social Activity (included) Transfer Day Sunday YVR More information at lalschools.com 69
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