English language and adventure programmes for 8 to 17 year olds Accredited by the Watersports for the teaching of English
Welcome At Kingswood, we passionately believe in the benefits of exploring new and exciting environments. We offer a range of yearround experiences for international groups and individuals to become fully immersed in English language whilst taking part in adventurous activities. With over 30 years experience, we have seen that through outdoor education combined with classroom learning, young people develop essential life skills such as leadership, team building and communication. Welcome to Kingswood, the adventure starts here. Locations Dearne Valley Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire Easy access to: Sheffield, Leeds, York, Manchester Nearest airports: Manchester, Leeds, East Midlands Colomendy Location: Denbighshire, Wales Easy access to: Liverpool, Manchester Nearest airport: Liverpool John Lennon Airport West Runton Location: Cromer, Norfolk Easy access to: Norwich, Cambridge Nearest airport: London Stansted 1 Leeds York Location: Cromer, Norfolk Easy access to: Norwich, Cambridge Nearest airport: London Stansted Location: Ashford, Kent Easy access to: London, Brighton Nearest airports: All London Airports Isle of Wight Location: Bembridge, Isle of Wight Easy access to: Portsmouth, Brighton Nearest airports: London Heathrow, London Gatwick Contents Map of Kingswood centre locations 03 The power of a Kingswood residential 04 Why Kingswood? 05 Programme: English in Action 06 Programme: Adventure Choice 07 Programme: Exploring English 08 Programme: Integration 08 UK excursions 09 Kingswood Camps 10 How to book EACH YEAR OVER 165,000 YOUNG PEOPLE VISIT KINGSWOOD FROM 75 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. Contact us to talk about your requirements. Call us on +44 (0) 1273 648 212 or email international@kingswood.co.uk For more information, visit kingswood.co.uk/international Colomendy Airports 1 Leeds 2 East Midlands 3 Manchester 4 Liverpool John Lennon Airport 5 London Stansted 6 London Heathrow 7 London Gatwick Liverpool 4 Manchester 3 Portsmouth Sheffield 2 Dearne Valley 6 7 Isle of Wight Cambridge London Brighton West Runton 5 Norwich 4
Why Kingswood At Kingswood, we know that by creating the right environment we can increase confidence in spoken English language in a totally immersive way. Our programmes are excellent value for money for groups and individuals. Above all, our focus is on the welfare of our young guests their safety comes first and the life changing experiences they gain through outdoor adventure. Our centres Our activities Review and Evaluate Plan your Residential Experience and Enjoy We deliver education and adventure... Curiosity, self-confidence and a willingness to try new things are deliberate outcomes of our experiences. It is about improving language, but in truth it s so much more than that. It s about skills for life. Our learning strategy outside the classroom Life skills Skills for learning, life and work are important to think about when considering academic qualifications. Life skills are important for achieving success in education such as high school and University, professional development in future careers and in networking. All of which need the same building blocks. Learning outcomes We own our centres and through every low and high adrenaline activity we provide, we are able to deliver a strong programme of learning outcomes. Activities enable young people to help develop the use of more complex language skills in real life situations and challenge themselves in a fun environment. Kingswood residential centres are safe and secure destinations that create a great environment for students to express themselves. All locations have an authentic British feel, from historic manor houses to contemporary state-of-the-art adventure complexes. and Isle of Wight have Trinity exam status, with Grosvenor Hall also accredited by the British Council. Our people Our language teachers, Activity Leaders and the thousands of students that visit us are at the very core of making learning at Kingswood so powerful. We believe that time spent outside the classroom is as important as time spent in it. Our lessons are based on real life experiences and adventures. Imagine how easily a new language is remembered when it is linked directly to our exciting adventure activities. Our experience With over 30 years experience, Kingswood is a name you can trust. Kingswood is proud to be part of Inspiring Learning one of the UK s leading providers of educational group programmes, with expertise in providing school trips, tours and residential experiences. Resilience Leading and Learning a skill Teamwork Communication Challenge Environmental Motivation Self-confidence supporting and risk awareness Above all our focus is on the progress of our young guests and the life changing experiences they gain through outdoor learning and adventure Kingswood Centre Teams Every stay at a Kingswood centre is made extra special by our exceptional staff teams who work hard to create safe, secure and happy environments that make your students stay feel complete. We have everything covered. Our centre teams consist of: Fully qualified English language teachers Activity Leaders Camp coaches during the summer Dedicated Guest Services Managers Welfare Managers during seasonal Kingswood Camps (see pages 10 and 11) Friendly centre staff, including catering, security, maintenance and night teams Problem solving 5 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0) 1273 648 212 email international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 6
English in Action All year round Adventure Choice All year round International students choosing our standard English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programme will receive a minimum of 15 hours of interactive language tuition per week in classes of up to 15 students, alongside a fun, challenging and exhilarating activity programme. The focus is on developing confidence in English language with particular emphasis on speaking and listening. Students gain a certificate of English language and a course report on the progress they have made during their time with us. Outside of the summer months this programme can be tailored to your needs with additional excursions. Formal language lessons: 15 hours Excursions: a day and a half The activity leaders were all really good. My teacher was very funny, I learned a lot and had so much fun too. Our Adventure Choice programme is hugely popular. The focus is on practising English through a comprehensive activity programme, from flying through the air on a zipwire to fun problem solving tasks. Many of our activities encourage language use and provide further opportunities for practising English in real-life situations, through communication and team building exercises. Outside of the summer months, this programme can also be tailored to your needs. Please note, students will need an intermediate level of English or above if opting to attend our seasonal holiday camps (see pages 10 and 11). Immersive: Non-classroom based learning Excursions: a day and a half It s a great experience for students who want to learn English. They improve their knowledge while enjoying the outdoor and indoor activities. Sample timetable English in Action Day 1 Breakfast Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Lunch Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Dinner Evening Arrivals and settle in Day 2 Breakfast English language classes Lunch Ice breakers and goal setting Team challenge Day 3 Breakfast English language classes Lunch Quad biking Problem solving Nightline Dinner Quiz Aeroball Archery Dinner Jacob s ladder Trail of mystery Zipwire Dinner Night walk Day 4 Breakfast English language classes Lunch Half day English cultural excursion Dinner Day 5 Breakfast English language classes Lunch Orienteering Abseiling Fencing Dinner Day 6 Breakfast English language classes Lunch High all aboard Laser Review and action plan Dinner Movie night Scrapheap challenge Day 7 Breakfast Full day English cultural excursion (including packed lunch) Dinner Campfire Day 8 Breakfast and depart Disco Sample timetable Adventure Choice (For Kingswood Camps see pages 10 and 11) Day 1 Day 2 Breakfast Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Lunch Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Dinner Evening Breakfast Balance beam Arrival and welcome tour. Break Music Lunch Day 3 Breakfast Climbing Break Archery Lunch Create stack problem solving 3G swing fencing Jacob s ladder quad biking Break Team games Dinner Break Zipwire Dinner Scavenger hunt Trail of mystery Break Bushcraft Dinner Hotspots Day 4 Breakfast Powerfan Break Aeroball Lunch Half day English cultural excursion Dinner Day 5 Breakfast Go-karts Break Abseiling Lunch Day 6 Breakfast Zorbing Break Bouldering Lunch Laser jungle vines Nightline outdoor laser Break Leap of faith Dinner Mini Olympics Cinema Break Low ropes Dinner Campfire Day 7 Breakfast Full day English cultural excursion (including packed lunch) Dinner Disco Day 8 Breakfast and depart *Outside of Kingswood Camps summer dates, sessions are 70 minutes duration rather than 90 minutes 7 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0) 1273 648 212 email international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 8
Exploring English For groups staying with us for a short period of time, or who simply choose to have fewer English language classes, Exploring English includes a minimum of three hours of language tuition per visit in monolingual classes. All students taking this option will receive an English Language Certificate. Formal language lessons: 3 hours Excursions: a day and a half All year (excluding summer) UK Excursions There are a wealth of historic and cultural excursions available in the UK. Our programmes benefit from one full day and one half day of excursions per week, giving students the opportunity to really immerse themselves in British culture and use the English language they ve learnt in the classroom. As part of our programmes, there are standard excursions available from each centre, but additional options can be requested. Canterbury Marvel at Canterbury Cathedral, one of the UK s World Heritage Sites. Integration Integration is undoubtedly one of the most natural ways of learning and practising a language. Given that the majority of students at our centres are British, at specific times of the year, we are able to offer our international students the opportunity to follow specific, tailor-made integration programmes. Our integration programmes work best for students with an intermediate level of English or above. Students with a lower than intermediate level may not benefit as much from the programme. All year (excluding summer) London Explore the nation s capital which is home to many famous landmarks and sights including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and Big Ben. Plus, cultural attractions including the British Museum., Isle of Wight, Dearne Valley, West Runton and Cambridge Go punting around the beautiful River Cam in Cambridge. West Runton, and Norwich Visit a magnificent castle and enjoy a shopping experience in this historic city. West Runton and Liverpool Explore the iconic city of Liverpool, the birthplace of the Beatles. Colomendy We can integrate international students with British school groups of similar ages. The programme includes a mixture of language classes (if requested), alongside a minimum of three integrated activity sessions per week, and one day visit to a local school. Dearne Valley A minimum group size of 10 is required. Groups of over 30 students will need additional agreement. Manchester Visit one of England s greatest cultural cities. Dearne Valley and Colomendy Dover Castle Explore this majestic medieval castle, plus, take a tour of the exciting tunnels used in WW2. Many more excursion options are available, find out more at kingswood.co.uk/international 9 Inspired? Call us today on +44 (0) 1273 648 212 email international@kingswood.co.uk or visit kingswood.co.uk/international 10
SEASONAL PROGRAMME Kingswood Camps are open seasonally, during the following times: Our January Camp kick starts the year Easter Camp takes place during the UK Easter holidays Summer Camp is open during the school holidays Halloween Camp runs during the UK October half term During the UK school holidays, some of our Kingswood centres turn into Kingswood Camps. Packed full of adrenaline fuelled and challenging activities, our Kingswood Camps adventure holidays give 8 17 year olds the chance to have a lot of fun, gain a sense of independence and make friends with other young people from across the world. During the British school summer holidays, our camps are filled with British children, which presents an ideal opportunity for international young people to improve their language skills and make new friends. Camp Coaches look after every individual, making sure they have the very best experience with us. Add a specialist upgrade to Kingswood Camps Adventure Choice weeks. *Stable Club *Dance *Watersports *Football Academy, and more... Some upgrades cannot be combined with English In Action camp. Find out more at kingswoodcamps.co.uk Kingswood Camps programmes Adventure Choice (see page 7 for more) Students stay for a week or more, with one and a half days of excursions per week and varied daytime activities and evening entertainment. An intermediate level of English is required for Adventure Choice. English in Action (see page 6 for more) Available for one week or more,english in Action weeks will include 15 hours of English language tuition, plus, one full day and one half day of excursions. How to book Call us on +44 (0) 1273 648 212 or email international@kingswood.co.uk For more information, visit kingswoodcamps.co.uk 11 11
kingswood.co.uk international@kingswood.co.uk +44 (0) 1273 648 212 One Jubilee Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1GE facebook.com/kingswoodcentres twitter.com/kingswood_ Proud to be part of in Ashford, Kent and the Isle of Wight centre in Bembridge have Trinity exam status. is accredited by the British Council and is an English UK member.