Whitgift Summer School (Ages 11-17)
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Whitgift School is an outstanding British independent school renowned for its first-class education. For students aged 11-17, Whitgift’s Summer School program offers intensive English courses with an innovative syllabus and an exciting social program. Whitgift’s superb facilities, state-of-the-art boarding house and its unique English in Action program with English student hosts make the summer school truly one of a kind.
London is the political, economic and cultural capital of Britain, with 33 boroughs bursting with world-class attractions for visitors of all ages. There are 30 historic gardens, 123 historic buildings, more than 200 museums, 600 cinema screens and 108 music halls. The river Thames runs through the heart of London, from Richmond in the west, through the central London borough of Westminster, to Greenwich in the east. About one third of London is devoted to parks and open spaces, so there are plenty of places to relax on fine days. The history of London goes back to over thousands of years, and The city boasts four World Heritage Sites: the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich and the Royal Botanic and Kew Gardens.
WHITGIFT SUMMER SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
- Location: South London
- Age Range: 11 – 17
- Maximum number of students: 107
- Number of lessons per week: 19 lessons = 23 hours
- Maximum number of students per class: 12
- Ratio of staff to students: 1 : 4
- Number of full-day excursions per week: 1 (plus one half-day excursion)
Whitgift School: Haling Park, London CR2 6YT, United Kingdom
“The Summer School program at Whitgift was introduced to me by a foreign colleague who specializes in the very best academic year and summer programs in England. Parents will appreciate that this program is run by the school itself, rather than an outside organization taking over the facilities, so that the classes, accommodation and activities will be organized by the school’s own staff. As a program, it has many advantages over other teenage summer programs in England. For one, it does not cater to large groups of students, so children who attend on an individual basis will be able to receive a lot of attention, and practice their English with students of other nationalities who are participating in the program in the same way. The English course itself is necessarily intensive, and students can choose exam preparation as part of the content, a component not available on many summer programs. Finally, the students will also be able to appreciate the native English-speaking local children who participate in the afternoon activities, compelling them to use with them the language they have learned. Whitgift is also in a wonderful location, with its exceptional grounds and facilities, all just half an hour from Central London, allowing students to enjoy the excitement of the capital on excursions.”
Whitgift School
Why study English at the Whitgift Summer School program?
- Whitgift School, founded in 1600, is an outstanding British independent school renowned for its first-class education.
- The school is located half an hour from Central London, in a 45-acre parkland site in Surrey.
- The Whitgift Summer School program allows students to study and socialize with native English speakers (English Student Hosts) for accelerated language learning and cultural insight.
- The Summer School program has small class sizes, ensuring individual attention.
- The Whitgift school campus boasts world-class sports and recreational facilities and beautiful, expansive grounds.
- With its fantastic nationality mix, students will have the opportunity to make many friends from many different countries in their English classes, on the social activities, and in the accommodation.
- The English course is intensive, and students have the options to choose General English or Examination English for their morning lessons.
- Whitgift provides a state-of-the-art boarding house – all rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
- Airport transfers are included in the course price—students can arrive and depart from London airports Heathrow and Gatwick.
The facilities
WHITGIFT SCHOOL FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- 45 acres of parkland
- 12 classrooms
- Student common rooms
- 3 computer rooms
- Student kitchens
- School dining room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Indoor conference center
- Sports center with indoor and outdoor pitches, swimming pool and fitness suite
- Performing arts complex with concert hall, IT suites and music practice rooms
MORE ABOUT THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Student Hosts
Students of Whitgift School and their sister school, Old Palace of John Whitgift, take part in English in Action lessons and afternoon activities along with Summer School students in order to encourage international students to use their newly learned English and to develop their confidence and create long-lasting friendships.
Student Welfare
On the campus, there is a dedicated office and staff for student welfare, and an emergency 24-hour telephone number that will be provided to parents along with the enrolment confirmation. Residential staff will be living on site with them to provide 24-hour supervision.
Airport Transfers
Marshall Language Services will need to furnish the participant’s flight information to Whitgift so that the airport transfers can be organized. Parents will received detailed instructions on what the student should do when their flight arrives. It is also possible for parents to accompany their children to the campus personally.
Transfers to and from Heathrow or Gatwick airport are included in the price of the course. When the program is over, Whitgift staff will accompany the participants back to the airport and check them into their flights. If they are traveling as unaccompanied minors, they will hand over the children to airline staff.
The courses
COURSE CONTENT AND SAMPLE TIMETABLE
The Whitgift Summer School syllabus combines morning General English Skills or English Exam Skills lessons with afternoon English in Action lessons. The General English Skills lessons aim to develop students’ reading, writing, speaking, listening skills alongside their knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The English Exam Skills lessons are suitable for students who are preparing to take international English exams, and provide study skills and exam techniques. Students will undertake 2 afternoon activities (if they choose multi-activity) or 1 activity (if they choose an Academy), 1 half day excursion and 1 full day excursion every week as well as a choice of evening activities every night.
The programs provide
- Pre-course online test
- International classes
- Classes from 9:00 – 15:45
- 23 hours of English lessons per week
- Progress monitoring
- All educational materials.
- Academic Report as well as Activities Report and Welfare Report each week.
A sample timetable :
RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION
Students stay in Founder’s House, a state-of-the-art boarding house overlooking the Water Gardens. All bedrooms are either single, double or triple rooms and have their own en-suite bathrooms. The residence has communal area where students can relax and socialize with other students. There are 5 dedicated House Parents who live in Founder’s House throughout the summer to supervise the students. Wi-Fi access is available.
Meals
The school provides 3 freshly-cooked meals a day, and snacks in the afternoon and evening. There is a menu of food choices for different dietary requirements.
Laundry
Laundry is done once a week and bed linen is provided. Students must bring their own towels.
Evenings
Each evening students will have activities organized for them by the Activity Leaders. There is a wide variety of evening activities, including Talent Show, CSI Whitgift, Cinema Night, Fashion Show, Mini-Olympics, Egg Protector Challenge and Disco.
Dates and Fees
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