Juniors 2018 Juniors Programme London Hampstead
2 Juniors Programme LSI is located in the heart of Hampstead Village, a leafy and prosperous suburb close to Central London. Our school is situated on a lovely residential street, providing a quiet and safe place to study, yet we are only 15 minutes from the city centre by Underground. The Junior programme includes English Language Course tuition, full board accommodation in a twin room and an exciting social programme with regular excursions and fun activities. Students will get the chance to practice their English with people from around the world. What s included? Initial placement test & orientation English Course Monday to Friday (20 x 50 minute lessons per week) Course materials Full board accommodation in twin room homestay Guided activity programme - 5 morning or afternoon activities per week Monday to Friday - 1-full day Saturday excursion per week End of course certificate Dates Available Winter 2018 The programme will run from 2nd January 2018 to 12th February 2018. The programme ends 16th February 2018. 2nd January 2018 8th January 2018 15th February 2018 22nd January 2018 29th January 2018 5th February 2018 12th February 2018 Summer 2018 The programme will run every Monday from 11th June to 20th August 2018 (course ends 24th August 2018). 11th June 2018 18th June 2018 25th June 2018 2nd July 2018 9th July 2018 16th July 2018 23rd July 2018 30th July 2018 6th August 2018 13th August 2018 20th August 2018 Winter 2019 The programme will run from 7th January 2019 to 18th February 2019. The programme ends 22nd February 2019. 7th January 2019 14th January 2019 21tstFebruary 2019 28th January 2019 4th January 2019 11th February 2019 18th February 2019 NB: LSI can arrange juniors programmes for closed groups on request, throughout the year. Please contact the school for a quote based on your specific requirements. *Where a public holiday falls on a Monday, the course will start on the Tuesday. For more information please contact: LSI E: ham@lsi.edu T: +44 207 794 8111
3 General Information Ages English levels Arrival day Departure day Minimum stay Suggested stay Travel time from airport/station Transfer service Travelling to school Travelling to activities 12 17 years old* Elementary to Advanced Sunday Saturday 1 week 1 4 weeks. Maximum stay for under 16 year olds is 4 weeks. London Heathrow and London Gatwick: Approximately 1 hour Eurostar St. Pancras International: Approximately 30 Minutes Transfers are required for all unaccompanied students. An LSI representative will be waiting for the student in the arrivals area holding an LSI sign with their name. Please note that a return airport transfer is compulsory for 12 15 year olds, unless there is a responsible adult, appointed by the student s parents, picking up the student from the airport. Our host families are an easy commute from the school. Between 2 and 4 students will be placed in each of our families so that they can travel together. Upon arrival, the host family will provide full instructions on how to reach the school. Students are taken to the activities by the LSI activity leader and brought back to the school afterwards. *16 & 17 year olds: These students have the choice of joining our Juniors Programme or one of our adult programmes. The Juniors Programme is a more structured programme and we require full participation unless parental consent is given to miss any activity. We understand that some 16-17 year olds prefer a little more independence, so we suggest that the student and parent discuss which option would be most suitable for them. ** Public transport fees are not included in the course fees so it is advisable for students to buy a travel card. For various travel options, please see http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14416.aspx. If you would like further advice, please contact LSI. Meals Homestay Breakfast Lunch Dinner Dietary requirements A typical breakfast includes: toast, marmalade, cereal, coffee or tea Students will receive a packed lunch e.g. sandwich or salad, crisps and fruit Students will receive a cooked meal e.g. pasta, meat, vegetables, salad Students must advise LSI at the time of booking of any particular dietary requirements. Medical History LSI must be notified of any medical conditions, allergies or medication that needs to be taken by the student. Insurance Doctor visits Included in the package price. If a student needs to visit a doctor, LSI will arrange an appointment for them. The average visit to a doctor is free for under 16 year olds and free for students from the EU. For more information please contact: LSI E: ham@lsi.edu T: +44 207 794 8111
4 Accommodation Homestay Room type Bathrooms Board status Rooms include Bed linen / Towels Laundry Other Curfew Internet Telephone Valuables Group Leaders Special Requests The Programme First Day English lessons Class size Class materials Activities Attendance LSI Certificate Twin room, shared with another LSI student of a similar age. In exceptional circumstances, LSI may place students in a single room at no extra cost. However, all efforts will be made that there are other students from LSI in the same homestay, or in the vicinity of the homestay. Shared bathroom Full board accommodation (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner) A bed, desk, table, storage space for clothes All are provided Host families will wash the student s laundry once a week at no additional cost To ensure student welfare there is a curfew of 9:00pm every night unless the students are on a supervised LSI activity or the students parents have specified an earlier time. The school has computers which students can use in addition to Wi-Fi. Some homestays also have internet. Students are allowed to accept incoming calls at a reasonable hour. The school can help students buy a UK SIM card for their mobile phones. All valuables can be left with the Junior Programme Coordinator on the first morning in school if students require this. These will be kept securely locked in the school. Pocket money can be sent to LSI directly before the student arrives and the Course Director will be able to distribute it once a week. Group leaders are accommodated on a single room basis, unless otherwise stated. LSI will endeavour to allow for all special requests (such as allergies etc); however it may not always be possible. On the first morning, students should arrive at either 08:15 or 09:15, depending on Summer or Winter Programme, with their passports/eu ID cards. They will have a written test and an interview to determine their level of English. Students will also receive an induction explaining the school programme, rules and all the vital information they will need during their stay. Classes are held from 9.30am 1.15pm from Monday to Friday. Students are put into international classes according to their levels. Students will study: grammar, vocabulary, everyday English, conversation skills, pronunciation, reading, and writing. If students have any problems with their classes they can speak with their Teacher or Centre Manager who are happy to help support students in their studies. There is a maximum of 16 students per class. Students need to bring their own notepad/paper and pen. They will be provided with text books and learning materials on a loan basis. Students go on morning or afternoon activities each day (Monday to Friday). There are a variety of activities on offer and vary depending on the weather and student numbers (please see the timetable below for some examples). Students are expected to attend all classes and activities unless they are unwell. On completion of the course, students will be presented with an LSI Certificate. For more information please contact: LSI E: ham@lsi.edu T: +44 207 794 8111
5 Sample Timetable Activities subject to change - this is an example only: *The scheduling of lessons and activities may vary. For an up-to-date schedule check with the school when booking. Student Welfare & Programme Rules If students are unhappy with any part of their Junior Programme experience we encourage them to speak to an LSI staff member as soon as possible, so we can address any concerns they may have. Junior Contract: Juniors will be required to sign a contract on the first day, and includes the process for expulsion. A copy of the contract can be sent upon request. Parent/Guardian Contract: Parents/guardians are required to sign a contract upon enrolling the student please contact the school for a copy of the contract. We will also require 2 passport photos or a high resolution digital passport size photo at the time of enrolment. Students are not permitted to smoke, take drugs, or drink alcohol during the programme For more information please contact: LSI E: ham@lsi.edu T: +44 207 794 8111