UK2Learn Easter Brochure 2010

UK2Learn

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2010EASTER PROGRAMME

FOR CHILDREN AGED 8 - 17(from aged 7 if accompanied by a parent)

2 WEEK PROGRAMME - Tuesday 30th March - Monday 12th Aprilplus Optional UK Tour - Monday 12th April - Saturday 17th April

About UK2LearnUK2Learn is an established provider of educational programmes for international students. We offer a first-class range of services from our renowned Easter, Summer and Winter programmes to our popular internships and guardianships.

The UK2Learn experience is about much more than just improving English skills, it is about students having a wonderful time during their stay in the UK and building lasting friendships.

Over the years hundreds of international students, teachers and parents have joined UK2Learn and we look forward to making you one of them.

Suzie MackieDirectorUK2Learn

UK2Learn: providing an exciting and

challenging experience for international

students to explore the academic life and

culture of the UK

WORK,REST

AND PLAY…IN ENGLAND!

Royal Connections HRH Prince Michael of Kent is patron of the Oxford Quality programme, provided in partnership by RELOD and UK2Learn, which aims to help educational institutions in Russia provide better quality English education.

In 2009 UK2Learn had the great honour of welcoming HRH to the programme celebrations where he enjoyed meeting students, teachers and parents. UK2Learn is honoured that HRH fully supports the aims and objects of this programme.

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Charity Support UK2Learn is proud to support the Kwasa Centre in South Africa. The Kwasa Centre is in an incredibly deprived area of South Africa and helps meet the needs of children infected or affected by HIV and AIDS. It provides a safe and secure environment for more than 200 children.

Having lived in Africa as a child, the Kwasa Centre is close to Suzie’s (founder) heart and therefore it is the centre of UK2Learn’s fundraising efforts. More than £2,000 has been raised in the past three years, which has helped purchase equipment for the school, bicycles for the young children and the sponsorship of one of the children for a year.

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The Venue

The exclusive host of the UK2Learn Easter programme is the stunning Prior’s Field School in Godalming, Surrey. Set in 26 acres of beautiful countryside, the school supports boarding and day students aged 11 - 18.

This traditional English boarding school boasts a wonderful family atmosphere which everyone adores.

Course DetailsUK2Learn offers an excellent choice of subjects in a dynamic and highly motivating learning environment.

As a unique feature, UK students also join these programmes to learn new skills alongside our international students. While international students are studying EFL or British culture, the UK students also learn a foreign language such as Russian, Thai or Chinese creating an opportunity to build long-lasting overseas friendships; what better way to practice a new language!

“I loved my time in the UK, I had lots of fun and have made some English friends. I can’t wait to come back again next year!”

Russian student

“I studied the drama course and it was very good. We helped produce a show to celebrate our trip - that was my favourite part.”

Thai student

Excel In English!ScheduleIn the morning, students are divided into groups according to age and language ability to study:

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and British culture

In the afternoon, students select one from the following:

Art & photography Business and marketingDramaFilm-making

Art & Photography This is a highly practical and enjoyable course that focuses on images, colour and different materials. Students are encouraged to have fun using their cameras; the perfect photograph opportunity could be just around the corner!

Throughout the course students continuously use the photographs to express their growing knowledge of the British culture. Students also develop individual sketch books during the course, which they can keep.

Business and MarketingThis is the perfect choice for students who wish to gain a glimpse into the dynamic business world. There is an opportunity to build appropriate vocabulary related to business and marketing while developing a basic understanding of current theory and practice in marketing.

It is exciting and challenging and enables students to build their English language abilities in a business context.

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DramaThis covers the fundamentals of drama combined with practice and performance techniques; it is a truly unique and fun way to learn English.

Students also learn how actors and actresses use their voice and body correctly on stage to ensure they are in tip top condition to put on a spectacular end of programme production. In addition improvisation, presentation and creative writing skills are also developed.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and British CultureThis is an exciting combination of subjects where students learn about the social, cultural and traditional aspects of British life.

Students are given the opportunity to develop their English conversation and language skills as well as discovering fascinating facts about the British culture.

Film-MakingStudents explore how to write, design, film, edit and produce a short film or animated film in this hands-on course using a range of professional techniques and equipment.

This is an opportunity to work behind the camera, or for those who prefer to be centre stage, in front of the camera. There is even the opportunity to interview fellow students!

Grand FinaleWhichever UK2Learn course selected, they culminate in a grand presentation. This celebrates and showcases everything the students have achieved during their studies creating a glitzy grand finale.

Furthermore the presentation, which is attended by local dignitaries, attracts an impressive audience along with parents and teachers.

This celebration is not to be missed!

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Timetable - Week One30th March - 5th April 2010

30th MarchTuesday

31st MarchWednesday

1st AprilThursday

2nd AprilGood Friday

3rd AprilSaturday

4th AprilEaster Sunday

5th AprilEaster Monday

08:15 - 09:00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

09:00 - 10:30 EFL &British Culture London

Sightseeing,London

Movieum & Thames River

Cruise

EFL &British Culture Portsmouth

Harbour Tourand

Gun Wharf Quays shopping

Free Time or Sports

EFL &British Culture

10:30 - 11:00 Break BreakGuildford

Tour, Castle & Gardens, River boat cruises &

shopping

Break

11:00 - 11:50 Students Arrive EFL &British Culture



11:50 - 12:00 Break Break Break

12:00 - 13:00 Students choose 1 subject to study for the

whole 2 weeks

DramaFilm Animation

Art & Photography Business & Marketing

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British Etiquette Class

13:00 - 14:00 Snack Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

14:00 - 16:00 Orientation & EFL Test

DramaFilm Animation


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DramaFilm Animation


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DramaFilm Animation


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16:30 - 17:30 Sports Sports Sports Sports

17:30 - 18:00 Free Time Free Time Free Time Free Time

18:00 - 18:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

18:30 - 19:30 Free Time Free Time Free TimePottery Evening

Free TimeEaster Egg Hunt

Free Time

19:30 - 21:00 Team Building Activities

Sports Evening Film & Quiz Night

Easter Egg Decorating

Disco

21:00 - 21:30 Students to return to their Boarding Houses

22:00 Students need to be in their rooms by 22:00 and lights out by 22:30

Timetable - Week Two6th April - 12th April 2010

6th AprilTuesday

7th AprilWednesday

8th AprilThursday

9th AprilFriday

10th AprilSaturday

11th AprilSunday

12th AprilMonday

08:15 - 09:00 Students Arrive Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

09:00 - 10:30 EFL &British Culture

EFL &British Culture Oxford

Tour of Oxford & Christ Church

College

EFL &British Culture School can

organise own trip(additional cost)

See separate information

sheets

Options include:(min of 15 per trip)

Free Time or Sports

10:30 - 11:00 Break Break BreakHampton

Court

Tour of Gardens & Maze

11:00 - 11:50 EFL &British Culture


Final EFL Assessment


12:00 - 13:00 DramaFilm Animation


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DramaFilm Animation


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DramaFilm Animation


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13:00 - 14:00 Snack Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

14:00 - 16:00 DramaFilm Animation


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DramaFilm Animation


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Bicester VillageShopping

DramaFilm Animation


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Bath & StonehengeWindsorLondon

CambridgeStratford

Weald & Downland Museum

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Students Depart

16:30 - 17:30 Sports Sports Sports

17:30 - 18:00 Free Time Free Time Free Time

18:00 - 18:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

18:30 - 19:30 Free Time Free Time Free Time Certificate Ceremony Free Time Free Time

19:30 - 21:00 London Musical (optional extra)

Art & Craft Charity Night Disco Talent Show Film & Quiz Night

21:00 - 21:30 Students to return to their Boarding Houses

22:00 Students need to be in their rooms by 22:00 and lights out by 22:30

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“This was the first time I have worked with international students, and it was fantastic. I learnt so much from them, and I hope that I helped them understand more about the UK and our traditions.”

English student

Teachers’ Programme We recognise that learning never stops which is why we offer an optional training programme for accompanying teachers. It’s not all work, work, work, as the UK2Learn excursion programme provides that all important time to unwind.

Please contact us for further information and fees.

Mothers’ Programme(30th March - 5th April 2010)

If you are a mother who is keen to travel with your child to the UK, we have just the thing for you. The mothers’ programme is an interesting, challenging and popular itinerary of activities which runs concurrently with the students’ programme.

Our captivating range of master classes and talks such as garden design, and English cookery, allow English language skills to be enhanced in a unique way. Our excursions take in some of the most popular attractions in the UK, allowing new language skills to be put into practice.

If that’s not enough, our English conversation classes provide the opportunity to bring everything together.

Please contact us for a full timetable and fees.

Meet The Team The TeachersUK2Learn teachers create inspiring and motivating classes that students adore.

With a wealth of professional skills and experience, our teachers make a lasting impression on students’ educational development.

Elise MayFilm making

specialist

The Support TeamOur support team is here to organise a fun packed social programme to ensure that students make the most of their visit to the UK.

Alix CazaletDrama

specialist

Alison Clarke English

and Drama specialist

Craig HillsFilm making

specialist

Penny Baker Art and

Photography specialist

Anne TownendEnglish and

business specialist

Rosalind BiggsEnglish and

business specialist

Alex MackieSocial

programme coordinator

Kate ThompsonSocial


Ellie MillsSocial


Suzie MackieEnglish and

teacher training specialist

Mothers’ Programme - Week One30th March - 5th April 2010

30th MarchTuesday

31st MarchWednesday

1st AprilThursday


3rd AprilSaturday



08:15 - 09:00 Arrive Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

09:00 - 10:00 Free Time Free Time Free Time Free TimeFree Time

Free Time

10:00 - 11:00 Godalming LondonSightseeing

London Movieum

Wisley Gardens

PortsmouthHarbour Tour

British Etiquette

Class11:00 - 11:30 Guildford11:30 - 12:30

12:30 - 13:00 Break

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Lunch Packed Lunch Lunch Packed Lunch Packed Lunch Lunch

14:00 - 15:00 Orientationof School

English Conversation Classes

Thames River Cruise


Gun Wharf Quays and Shopping

Boat Trip & Shopping



15:15 - 16:15 English Conversation Classes



16:15 - 18:00 Free Time

18:00 - 18:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

18:30 - 21:00Free Time

Table Setting & Napkin Folding

(optional)1 hour

Free TimeTalk by Garden

Designer (optional)

1 hour

Photography Workshop (optional)

1 hour

Visit to English Pub in local area

(optional) 1 hour

Film Making Workshop (optional)

1 hour

Mothers’ Programme - Week One30th March - 5th April 2010

30th MarchTuesday

31st MarchWednesday

1st AprilThursday


3rd AprilSaturday



08:15 - 09:00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

09:00 - 10:00 Free Time Luxury SpaDay at

ChampneysLeading Health Spa

in the UK

OxfordTour of Christ

Church College

Free TimeSchool can

organise own trip(additional cost)

See separate information

sheets

Options include:

Free Time10:00 - 11:00 Flower Arranging

Class

Sugar Craft and Baking

Class11:00 - 11:30 Hampton Court11:30 - 12:30

12:30 - 13:00 Break

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Lunch Packed Lunch Lunch Packed Lunch Packed Lunch


Bicester VillageShopping

English Conversation Classes Bath & Stonehenge

WindsorLondon

CambridgeStratford

Weald & Downland Museum

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15:00 - 15:15 Break Break



16:15 - 18:00 Free Time

18:00 - 18:30 Packed Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

18:30 - 21:00 London Theatre Trip

(additional cost - £60)

Certificate Ceremony

2 hours

Kwasa Charity Evening

1.5 hours

Drama Workshop(Optional)

1 hour

Talent Show(parents may

attend) 19:30 - 21:30

Free Time

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Student Life The quality of student life is why so many students choose UK2Learn. It is fun, challenging and exciting and provides students with the ability to thrive in a dynamic learning environment.

Home Sweet HomeOur male and female students are accommodated separately in single, double or four bedded rooms within the main school building which boasts a sitting room, a kitchen, and other recreational facilities.

To ensure a safe and secure environment, accompanying teachers and UK2Learn staff supervise the boarding house 24 hours a day.

Prefer to stay with a host family? UK2Learn is happy to arrange

this. Please contact us for further information (same fees apply).

Tickling The TastebudsTasting new food is part of the experience of visiting another country, and during the trip there is a huge selection of delicious food to try. Students are provided with breakfast, a hot lunch, (except on excursion dates when a packed lunch is provided), and a hot dinner every day as well as a drink and snacks mid morning and mid afternoon.

CertificatesTo mark the completion of the programme, students are awarded a certificate at the celebration ceremony. Outstanding achievement awards and medals are also presented to students who have demonstrated a high level of commitment and progress throughout the course.

Forever FriendsThere are plenty of opportunities to build long-lasting friendships with English students, as they study alongside international students in a number of classes and activities.

Sporty StudentsOur sports and activities programme keeps students busy from dawn to dusk!

From football, swimming, basketball and volleyball to badminton, rounders and tennis, there is something for everyone.

We can even arrange private coaching lessons for those wanting to improve their tennis swing!

Please contact us for further information and fees.

Starry nightsThe fun does not stop in the evenings as students are invited to enjoy a mix of entertainment. Film nights, talent shows, art and craft workshops and discos all provide a great way to finish the day.

Explore MoreWe arrange six day excursions during the programme for students to explore the UK further.

Detailed timetable provided on request.

“I accompanied my daughter to England, and it was wonderful. I could see that my daughter was in safe hands with the UK2Learn team, and I had time to relax and see the sights.”

Parent, Thailand

“UK2Learn is excellent value for money. There are a wide range of activities and the students are never bored. The programmes are so much fun and so exciting that the students often forget that they are learning at the same time!”

Teacher, Russia

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General InformationMedical coverThere is a member of staff on hand to supervise students and a duty member of staff available 24 hours a day. Several members of the UK2learn team are First Aid trained.

In the event that a student is unwell during their stay, medical assistance will be provided and the majority of healthcare services in the UK are free. However it is highly recommended that students have valid health insurance.

InsurancePrior’s Field School and UK2Learn have indemnity insurance. However, it is recommended that students, teachers, and parents visiting the UK take out personal accident, health and property insurance.

“UK2Learn is excellent value for money. There are a wide range of activities and the students are never bored. The programmes are so much fun and so exciting that the students often forget that they are learning at the same time!”

Teacher, Russia

FeesPlease see enclosed sheet for up-to-date fees.

Fees include:All tuition and teaching materialsUse of technical equipmentFull board accommodation (includes 3 meals per day and packed lunches on excursion days)Extensive cultural, sports and evening social programmeExcursions including entrance fees as per timetableAirport transfers (included in the fee for groups of 10 or more)Certificate of Attendance

Additional costs:AirfaresOptional theatre visit to include transport and ticketsOptional sports coaching (Tennis; one to one English tuition; specialised tuition - IELTS GCSE/ A level subjects)

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“The film-making classes were very good. I made many friends and write to them all regularly.”

Korean student

SPECIAL OFFERSFor every 10 students, UK2Learn provides a FREE teacher place

HOLIDAY, HOLIDAY, HOLIDAY Optional 5 day tour of the UK

(Monday 12th April - Saturday 17th April)Discover the best of Britain with a 5 day tour that takes in some of the most spectacular

sights and attractions in the country. Availability is limited, so if you would like to join UK2Learn on this tour, please book early.

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Timetable - Tour of the UKMonday 12th April - Saturday 17th April

12th AprilMonday

13th AprilTuesday

14th AprilWednesday

15th AprilThursday

16th AprilFriday

17th AprilSaturday

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

Morning Coach to depart from Prior’s Field

School

Coach to Nottingham

Coach to Durham

Visit to Durham Cathedral

Coach to Loch Lomond

Visit to Stirling Castle

Coach to Manchester

Coach to Liverpool

Tour of Cadbury’s World

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Afternoon Robin Hood Story Coach to Edinburgh

Ghost Tour(optional)

Coach to Loch Lomond

Coach to Edinburgh

Tour of Old Trafford Beatles Mystery Tour

Coach to Birmingham

Coach to Airport

Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

Evening Stay in Hostel or Tourist Class

Hotel(Nottingham)

Stay in Hostel or Tourist Class

Hotel(Edinburgh)


Hotel(Edinburgh)


Hotel(Manchester)


Hotel(Birmingham)

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Additional Services

UK2Learn is proud to offer a range of further courses including:

Summer Programme

Easter Programme

Winter Programme

Mothers’ Programme

Teachers’ Programme

Business Training

Internship Programme

Guardianship for students studying in

British boarding schools

Placement service for Boarding schools,

language schools, colleges and universities

Home Tuition

DATES FOR 2010Summer Programme 2010 - Wednesday 7th July - Tuesday 20th July 2010

Optional 5 day UK Tour - (Tuesday 20th July - Sunday 25th July)

Winter Programme 2010 - Tuesday 23rd November - Monday 6th December 2010

for more details contact UK2learn - 01483 425500 or [email protected]

UK2LearnProviders of Educational Programmes in the UK

Crossways, Heath Lane, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1UN, UK01483 425500 or [email protected]

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Documents

UK2Learn Easter Brochure 2010