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LINES Queenswood
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Queenswood is LINES’ second centre in the UK.Established in 2007, LINES Queenswood is based in the county of Hertfordshire, home to the beautiful town of
St Albans.
Queenswood is approximately 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport, 60 minutes from London and 60 minutes from Cambridge. The school is located in Brookmans Park. The school has private access and is set in idylic surroundings.
LINES offers a personal meet and greet service to and from all London based airports. From the moment of arrival until departure LINES takes responsibility for the welfare of each of
its students.
LINES offers an intensive academic program for English at Queenswood. The program welcomes beginners and accepts all levels right through to advanced. There are 3 age groups at LINES Queenswood: Teens, Juniors and Seniors. The age range is from 10 years to 18 years.
There is a strong international mix of students at LINES. Students are welcomed from all corners of the world, Brazil, Japan, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Turkey, France etc. Up to 25 different nationalities.
There is a strong emphasis on immersion and students are encouraged to speak English at each opportunity.
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What Makes LINES Unique • Complete Immersion
• 8 x 45 minute lessons a day
• 4 English language classes, 2 tutorials & 2 workshops
• Small class sizes, average 7-8, max 10
• Class groups of same age and level
• Midweek & Weekend excursions
• Pro Activities (Tennis, Horse Riding & Football with
Arsenal Fc)
• Accredited by the British Council & English UK
• Qualified, professional teachers
• Staff to student ratio 1:4
• Secure environment
• First class onsite facilities
• Tailor made courses
• All inclusive package
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LINES Workshops
Workshops are a very important part of the LINES experience. 2 x 45 minutes are dedicated to workshops daily. Students can choose from Option A or Option B. Students will undertake their chosen workshop for a period of 1 week, after which they can change. Workshops should be selected
during enrolment to ensure a place in chosen workshop.
Option B workshops require a minimum level of English. An assessment must be undertaken by each student choosing Option B. These will be sent from the LINES office and must be returned before commencing the course.
Each age group will have a selection of workhops to choose from. Not all workshops are available to all ages.
Teens
Option A • Film Production • Popular Music • Drama • Everyday English • Fashion • Health & Fitness
Option B • Best of Britain (level B1.1)
Juniors
Option A • Film Production • Popular Music • Drama • Everyday English • Fashion • Health & Fitness • Journal & Creative Writing
Option B • Best of Britain (level B1.1) • Exam Preparation (No min
level required) • Debate Society (level B1.4) • Business English (level
B1.4)
Seniors
Option A • Film Production • Popular Music • Drama • Everyday English • Fashion • Health & Fitness • Journal & Creative Writing
Option B • Best of Britain (level B1.1) • Exam Preparation (No min
level required) • Debate Society (level B1.4) • Business English (level
B1.4)
LINES Tutorials
Tutorials are an important aspect of the students academic day. 2 x 45 minutes are dedicated to tutorials daily. Tutorials are a great opportunity for students to
get the most from their experience inside the classroom.
Teachers use tutorials to ensure that students are managing their work and understand what materials they are covering in class.
LINES regards tutorial lessons as vital because they allow
• Students to get extra help • Teachers to revise work done in class • Teachers to discuss about academic excursions • Students and teachers to discuss any problems • Students to complete any work or tasks set out in class • Students to share their experiences
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LINES runs its own activity program. In 2016 a new program was introduced. Each age group has its own specific agenda. Each evening has a theme. These range from Mystery Activity to Off Campus Excursion to Sport. Below is a sample of the activities that make up our new tailored program. Whilst most of the activities
are included in the price some require a minimum fee. These activities are highlighted below with * beside. Please note these activities are subject to change and may alter if the number of participants is below a certain number.
• Basketball
• Swimming
• Football
• Crazy Golf *
• Cinema *
• Bowling *
• African Drumming
• Zumba
• Boxercise
• Treasure Hunt
• Tye Dying
• Art & Craft
• LINES Olympics
• Archery
LINES Activities
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LINES Pro Activities
LINES offers an additional professional sports/activity to its students. These are run with qualified professionals. It has been our privilege to work with some amazing
UK organisations. Please see below those activities on offer. A minimum of 4 participants are required in order for the activity to take place.
Reservations should be made during the enrolment process in order to guarantee a place. This is highly recommended as places are limited and sell fast. These
activities are an additional cost and not included in the basic fee. Prices are available upon request, [email protected]
• Football (Arsenal Fc) • Tennis (Gosling Centre of Excellence) • Horse Riding (Trent Park)
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LINES Musicals
West End Musicals are a must when visiting one of the worlds biggest cities, London. London by night is an experience not to be missed, with its bright lights and bustle it gives a true sense of London. LINES provides its students with an opportunity to
have this experience. Musicals are an additional cost and not included in the basic fee. Prices are available upon request, [email protected]
Reservations should be made during enrolment, places are limited and sell out fast. The 2017 program and dates are outlined below but are subject to change.
• Saturday 15th July: Wicked • Saturday 22nd July: Lion King
• Saturday 29th July: Aladdin
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LINES Optional Excursions
Additional to the planned weekday and weekend excursions are optional excursions. These extras take place on Sundays each week. It is advised to book places during the enrolment stage to avoid disappointment.
Students do have the option to book onsite but places are subject to availability. Such extras are an additional cost and not included in the basic fee. Prices are available upon request, [email protected]
The 2017 program and dates are outlined below but is subject to change. Chessington is specifically for the 10-13 age group. Thorpe Park is suitable only for those 14+ years.
• Sunday 16th July: Thorpe Park & Chessington • Sunday 23rd July: Thorpe Park & Chessington
• Sunday 30th July: Harry Potter Studios
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Excursions are an integral part of the academic program at LINES. Students along with their teacher and classmates undertake a weekly excursion which
is based on the theme of the week. While excursions form an important part of the learning process they also provide a cultural experience for each student.
Teens
Theme Mid-Week Weekend1
War & PeaceNational Maritime
MuseumMadame Tussauds
&Shopping
2Tourism
London Eye&
River Cruise
Stadium Tour&
Shopping3
WildlifeLondon Zoo Tower Bridge
&Shopping
4The Royal Famiy
Buckingham Palace Home
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LINES Excursions
Juniors & Seniors
Theme Mid-Week Weekend1
TourismLondon Eye
&River Cruise
WestfieldsStratford
2Theology
St Paul’s Cathedral Oxford StreetShopping
3War & Peace
National Maritime Museum
WestfieldsShephards Bush
4The Royal Famiy
Tower of London Home
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Students get to explore some of London’s main attractions allowing them to be immersed in both the English language and culture. 1 x Mid-Week and
1 Weekend excursion are included in the basic fee. The excursion program for 2017 is outlined below. This is subject to change. The excursion program is divided into 2 age groups. This is to ensure that the program is suitable and appropriate for the age group.
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LINES InformationDates • Starting date: Sunday 9th July 2017 • Students can start every Saturday, except Saturday
8th July 2017 • Closing Saturday 5th August 2017 • Min. stay 2 weeks, Max. stay 4 weeks
Age Groups • Teens (10 to 13) • Juniors (14-15) • Seniors (16+)
Accommodation • Singles & Doubles = Seniors • Doubles & Triples = Juniors • Doubles, Triples & Quads = Teens
Fees • Available upon request, [email protected]
Senior Timetable 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
7:30 Wake Up 8:00 Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up BREAKFAST Wake Up
8:45 BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Meeting 8:45
OPH BREAKFAST 9:30 Lesson 1 & 2 Lesson 1 & 2 Lesson 1 & 2
Excursion prep Lesson 1 & 2
Free Time 10:15 Meeting 8:45 OPH Meeting 10.15 11:00 Break Break Break Break ACTIVITIES 11:15
Lesson 3 & 4 Lesson 3 & 4 Lesson 3 & 4
Lesson 3 & 4 or
12:00 Optional Excursion
12:45 Lunch Lunch Lunch ACADEMIC Lunch DAY OUT Lunch 13:45 Lesson 5 & 6 Lesson 5 & 6 Lesson 5 & 6
Lesson 5 & 6
Free Time 14:30 EXCURSION EXCURSION Meeting 14.15 15:15 Break Break Break Break ACTIVITIES 15:30
Lesson 7 & 8 Lesson 7 & 8 Lesson 7 & 8
Lesson 7 & 8 or
16:15 Optional Excursion
17:00 Free Time Free Time Free Time Free Time Free Time Welcome Meeting
18:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 19:00 Meeting 19.15 Meeting 19.15 Meeting 19.15 Meeting 19.15 Stage & Screen 19:30 Night 20:00 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Team Lines Bowling 20:30 or or or or Activities or 21:00 PRO SPORT PRO SPORT PRO SPORT PRO SPORT Disco Cinema 21:30 Free Time Free Time Free Time Free Time Musical London 22:00 Back to house Back to house Back to house Back to house Back to house Back to house 23:00 Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Example of 2017 LINES Timetable
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• Top quality boarding school • All inclusive package • Small Class sizes • In class groups of the same age and level • Ratio of staff to students 1:4 • International mix of students • Complete immersion • Airport meet and greet • Wi-Fi onsite • Weekly excursions • Free evening activities • Pro activities program • Welfare (onsite first aider) • Tailor made courses
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LINES Office • Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.lines.ac
• Please feel free to contact us or your local agent
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