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Ampleforth College Summer Kids Camp BSC
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Ampleforth College Summer Kids Camp BSC
IELTS Exam Preparation
- Age – from 16 years old,
- Language level – from B1,
- Start dates are every Monday,
- The duration of training is from one week.
A course of preparation for one of the most important exams, which are mandatory for continuing studies at English-speaking universities, will help students improve their level of English proficiency, practice on the materials of previous years.
Students can choose the appropriate intensity of preparation: 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week, each lasting 50 minutes. In addition, students will attend 5-10 hours of academic skills classes, thanks to which they will gradually begin to adapt to university life. All classes are held under the guidance of qualified teachers who pay individual attention to each student, monitoring progress and helping in difficult moments in time.
English Language Training, English Language Course
- Age – from 16 years old,
- Language level – from A1 to C1,
- Start dates are every Monday,
- The duration of training is from one week.
The program offers students to improve their overall level of English language proficiency by focusing on its main aspects: reading and writing skills, the ability to speak and perceive the language by listening, knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, and vocabulary. Divided into small groups according to their initial level, they attend interactive classes: 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week depending on the intensity chosen. Teachers pay personal attention to students, offering the most suitable educational materials, tasks and conditions for each student's progress to be effective. In the afternoons, students attend one-to-one lessons with a teacher, where they will be able to cover complex topics, deepen their knowledge and expand their curriculum.
CELTA: Part Time
- Age – from 18 years old,
- Language level – from C1,
- The training period is five weeks.
The CELTA certification course will provide students with the opportunity to become a qualified English teacher in five weeks of study. Participants will have face-to-face and online classes on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00, during which they will receive:
- First, second weeks: personal communication and teaching practice in York,
- Third week: online orientation,
- Fourth, fifth weeks: online communication, teaching practice.
The curriculum provides six hours of practice, teacher support, and academic materials. All students receive a Microsoft 365 account with an email address and access to MS Teams for teaching practice and document sharing throughout the course.
CELTA: Full Time
- Age – from 18 years old,
- Language level – from C1,
- The training period is four weeks.
The CELTA program offers students a qualification to teach English in four weeks of full-time study on the center's campus in York. Classes under the guidance of professional teachers are held on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00, the total number is 120 academic hours. Students will also have teaching practice - at least six hours of lessons.
International Foundation Year: Business and Social Sciences
- Age – from 17 years old,
- Language level – from B2,
- Start dates – September, January, July,
- The duration of training is 26 or 37 weeks.
The Pre-Bachelor's Programme at English-speaking universities will provide international students with all the necessary knowledge and skills for a successful transition to higher education. The student can choose one of two intensity options:
- Standard: 37 weeks of tuition, 30 of which include classes, study tours, exams, vacations. Every week, students can expect 20 hours of basic classes, seminars and practical lessons. Such a course will require at least 20 hours of independent work per week,
- Intensive: 26 weeks, of which 24 weeks are tuition and exams, vacations. The weekly academic load is 28 hours of classes, seminars and practice, as well as at least 20 hours of self-study.
The main classes of the course are specialized modules in the disciplines of business and social sciences. In the process of studying, students will learn the basics of entrepreneurship, mathematics for business, management, political science, accounting, and other areas. The emphasis of preparation is on English – students practice their speaking skills on a daily basis, learn the language for academic activities, enrich their vocabulary and gradually adapt to the English-speaking environment that awaits them at the university.
Successful completion of the program guarantees students admission to prestigious universities (more than 45 options), including Aston University, University of Bradford, Brunel University London, Cardiff University, Queen Mary University of London and others.
Description of Ampleforth College Summer Kids Camp BSC
- Founded: 1802
- Location: York, North Yorkshire, UK
- Students age: 7 to 17 years old
- Language of instruction: English
- Type of study: residence, full board.
Ampleforth College BSC Summer is a vacation program for studying English combined with additional activities, which takes place at the prestigious Ampleforth College. This is a traditional British boarding school offering high quality classical English education.
In addition, Ampleforth College is widely known for its sports facilities, so during the summer holidays there are several training courses that combine learning English and different sports. Summer school educational programs are available for two age categories of students - from 7 to 13 years old, and from 13 to 17 years old. Classes are held in groups of 15 people, the duration of one is 90 minutes.
Educational process
Administrative staff, qualified teachers provide comprehensive support to each student, paying special attention to foreign students who have not reached the age of majority: they are escorted from the airport, provided with additional assistance in adaptation, organization of accommodation and leisure.
Things to know about
The center also offers free English lessons for everyone: classes are taught by trainee teachers who study at CELTA courses.
Accommodation, meals, prices
As part of the summer educational program, older children (13 to 17 years old) are offered accommodation in a school dormitory. The children are distributed in the residence in rooms for one, two or four people. The rooms are furnished and equipped with necessary amenities for living. The dormitories also have common lounges, where students can relax and spend time with informal communication.
Meals for participants of the summer school are organized in full board (three times a day, including snacks) in the local dining room. Also, during field events, the guys receive a packed lunch.
Activities Ampleforth College Summer Kids Camp BSC
In their free time, entertainment or cultural events are held for students of the summer school - concerts, quizzes, competitions. Also, excursion trips are provided for students each week - usually this is a full-day excursion that takes place on weekends. Approximate list of places and attractions for students to visit:
- Yorkshire wildlife park
- Whitby Abbey and Gothic Whitby
- The city of York itself.
Advantages
- Experienced teaching staff certified to teach English as a foreign language,
- Small groups that allow you to get individual attention from the teacher,
- Some courses give you the opportunity to choose the intensity of your studies, full-time or part-time.
Facilities and equipment at Ampleforth College Summer Kids Camp BSC
The Ampleforth College campus is located in the suburbs of Yorkshire, a 45-minute drive from downtown York. Here, students can enjoy the calm atmosphere of the countryside, far from the bustling city. In addition, the school building has its historical importance. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford, located 48 miles from the campus.
The campus itself is well equipped: the school has a sports hall, an indoor pool, beautiful tennis courts, playing fields for football, rugby, cricket, a dining room, natural areas, an orchard, treadmills and more.
Admission dates and extra charges
Amplefort College's summer educational program runs from July 6 to August 17. Depending on the course, the duration is one or two weeks. Students arrive on Sundays and study programs start every Monday.
The cost of the course includes:
- Training program
- Full board accommodation
- Weekly entertainment
- 2 excursions per week
- Textbooks and additional materials
- Testing on the day of arrival
- Certificate of completion.
Thelist of the following services is paid additionally:
- Registration fee - 55 £
- UM Service - 120 £
- Insurance - 9 £ (per week)
- Damage deposit - 60 £
- Kosher Diet - 35 £ (per week)
- Travel Card Prices - 25 £ (per week)
- Additional academic and language classes (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Excursions for parents (family programs)
- Air tickets in both directions
- Transfer in both directions
- Compulsory medical insurance
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 50 GBP
- Medical insurance 7.9 GBP
- One way transfer - Manchester 225 GBP
Enrolment process
Applicants will have to fill out a detailed questionnaire, provide documents and pay the registration fee. The Admissions Committee considers applications in turn, inviting candidates for an interview and testing in English, after which prospective students make a deposit to book a place on the course and begin their studies.
Perspectives
Upon completion of each of the courses of the center, students receive a graduation certificate confirming progress in learning English, quality training and current level of linguistics. Thanks to the certificate, students will be able to continue their studies in English-speaking institutions and start a career.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
For admission to one of the programs of the Ampleforth College BSC Summer summer school, those who wish need to know English (at any level from elementary to advanced), and also have an age of 7 to 17 years. The level of knowledge of students is checked on the day of arrival with the help of special testing.
Scholarships Ampleforth College Summer Kids Camp BSC
With early registration, students can get a discount on tuition fees.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Ampleforth College Summer Kids Camp BSC
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
