Brunel University Children's Summer Camp
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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Brunel University Children's Summer Camp
- Summer English courses
The duration of the course can be from 1 to 4 weeks - each student makes his own choice, relying on his own abilities, desires and academic goals. The program is available for booking both for individual students and for educational groups that plan to come together.
Every week 15 full-time academic classes in small groups are offered to the attention of students - up to 15 people in each. Such intensity of studying allows not only to achieve rapid progress in learning English, but also leaves enough time for rest and leisure. A small number of students in the classroom helps the teacher to give each student a proper amount of attention, carefully monitor academic progress and successes: each group has an experienced highly skilled teacher. Also, when forming classes, the national composition is taken into account: the more nationalities are represented in the group, the better - such intercultural practice helps pupils to quickly overcome the language barrier, to find friends from all over the world. The children and adolescents from 9 to 17 years are admitted to school.
- Trinity Examinations
We offer students the opportunity to pass the Trinity College Oral Examinations (GESE) to get a qualification in spoken English. These exams are authoritative among educational institutions in many European countries. Our experienced EFL teachers test students, distribute them to appropriate levels and provide an additional five hours of intensive spoken English each week. Students are fully prepared for oral tests, which are conducted by an external examiner Trinity.
EXAMPLE OF THE SUMMER COURSE PROGRAM
- Sunday: arrival of students, welcome party Ice Breaker
- Monday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus, organized by teachers, sports games;
• In the evening: group screening.
- Tuesday:
• In the afternoon: academic studies + visit to the British Museum;
• In the evening: party of quick quizzes.
- Wednesday:
• In the afternoon: academic studies
• In the evening: the Mini-Olympic Games.
- Thursday:
• In the afternoon: tour of the rivers and canals of London (for the whole day);
• In the evening: disco.
- Friday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers, sports games;
• In the evening: night of the James Bond casino.
- Saturday:
• Afternoon: full day excursion - Windsor Castle, walking tour of the territory of Eaton;
• In the evening: collective game "Capture the flag".
- Sunday:
• In the afternoon: rest (students are given a brunch on the off-day); at the request and personal schedule of the student - additional excursions, group leisure activities;
• In the evening: Eurovision Song Contest.
- Monday:
• In the afternoon: academic studies + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by educators, sports games;
• In the evening: the football tournament.
- Tuesday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + excursion to the Westfield shopping center;
• In the evening: International Evening Quiz.
- Wednesday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes;
• In the evening: Speed Dating evening.
- Thursday:
• In the afternoon : excursion to Oxford for the whole day, visiting the local castle, walking tour;
• Evening: Caribbean disco party.
- Friday:
• In the afternoon: academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers, sports games;
• In the evening: Talent show.
- Saturday:
• Afternoon: full day excursion - London and Kensington, visit to the Historical Museum;
• In the evening: graduation ceremony of the graduates of the course.
- Sunday:
- Departure of schoolchildren from the camp.
Super london discovery
A combined course is aimed at students who want to improve their English, to explore London and, thanks to a specially designed rich excursion program, to receive daily conversational practice in the classroom and in everyday life.
The educational package perfectly combines study with a cultural tour of the capital. The intensity of classes is 15 lessons per week: under the guidance of qualified teachers, adolescents will quickly get rid of the language barrier, will actively participate in thematic discussions, learn grammatical foundations and vocabulary, and will be able to develop reading speed and acquire writing skills in English. Children are invited to visit 4 excursions per week, one of which is for a full day. During their studying on the program, participants will get acquainted with famous sights:
- The British Museum;
- Big Ben;
- The Parliament Building;
- Windsor Castle;
- The National Gallery, etc.
Future World Leaders
Future World Leaders Academy offers an intercultural course that aims to develop communication skills, the ability to defend one's point of view in debates. Students will express their opinions about the problems of the present and future, train the skill of public speaking, leadership qualities.
For a week of stay, the:
- 15 English lessons (3 per day in the morning)
- 3 thematic lessons
- A programme of extracurricular activities, activities, excursions: a trip to London, a cruise on the Thames, a visit to Parliament, a visit to Windsor Castle, an excursion to Eton College, walks around Oxford and a visit to Christchurch College, a tour to the British Museum, shopping on Oxford Street and Regent Street.
What can be the thematic classes for this course:
- Analysis of real cases from modern history and news
- Meetings with invited speakers
- Debate workshop
- Mini UN Project (UN Youth Session)
- Project debates.
Description of Brunel University Children's Summer Camp
Uxbridge Campus, belonging to Brunel University, is located in one of the closest suburbs of London, in a green and safe area. The British university provides students with excellent opportunities not only for effective teaching and comfortable living, but also for interesting leisure, all kinds of games, events and tournaments. The distance to the center of London is about 25 kilometers, to the international airport of Gatwick - 71 kilometers, and to Heathrow - only 9. 99 kilometers separate the territory of the educational institution from Stansted.
Uxbridge is a modern, cozy city with a developed infrastructure - it is equally easy to get to London, Cambridge, Oxford, Windsor: it is an ideal place for those students who want not only to get a high quality education in the UK, but also to travel on England, see the different cities and regions of the country.
Brunel University Children's Summer Camp is a residential English language program operated by Ardmore Language Schools at Brunel University's Uxbridge campus in Greater London.
The program is designed for international students who want to improve their English while taking part in cultural and social activities. Ardmore uses a communicative teaching approach, with interactive activities that help students develop confidence and fluency.
Students study in a modern university setting with classrooms, sports facilities, and residential accommodation. The campus also provides a convenient base for trips to London and other destinations.
Things to know about
- Founded in 1984 by David Walker and part of the Cognita global education group since 2018,
- More than 40 years of experience delivering junior English language programs at UK university campuses and boarding schools,
- Students from more than 30 countries across all centers,
- More than 12,000 students from over 50 countries attended in 2019,
- Offices near London in the UK and in New York City in the USA,
- British Council-certified centers with regular inspections,
- Six English levels, from pre-beginner (A0) to proficiency (C2),
- Maximum class size of 18 students.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students stay in single rooms with en-suite facilities. The rooms are organized in flats with shared kitchens that also serve as common areas. Accommodation is provided on a full-board residential basis, and essential campus facilities are within walking distance.
All centers have 24-hour security and continuous student supervision. Staff enforce a curfew and monitor the residence halls after lights out. Dedicated welfare leaders support students at each center.
Subjects and sports
Activities Brunel University Children's Summer Camp
Summer courses include 15 hours of English instruction per week. Classes run from Monday to Friday, with three 60-minute lesson periods each day and 30 minutes for breaks. Lessons use a communicative approach and include:
- Grammar and vocabulary study, with related exercises and practice,
- Speaking and communication practice through role-playing, pair work, group work, creative tasks, surveys, and questionnaires,
- Active English sessions that encourage students to use English beyond the classroom.
After classes, students can take part in football, tennis, basketball, dance, creative studios, and workshops. Staff also organize group games, competitions, quizzes, parties, and film screenings during the day and evening.
The excursion program at Brunel includes at least one full-day trip and one half-day trip per week. Examples include:
- British Museum and Oxford Street,
- London,
- Natural History Museum,
- Westfield Shopping Center.
Advantages
- A safe, modern university campus 9 km from Heathrow Airport and 25 km from central London,
- The Future World Leaders – Mini UN program for students aged 14–18,
- A wide range of services included in the course price, with few additional charges.
Facilities and equipment at Brunel University Children's Summer Camp
Brunel University’s campus includes modern classrooms and auditoriums, an indoor sports center, large spaces for group activities, on-site shops, a café, a bank, and a pharmacy. Sports facilities include tennis courts, a gym, and athletic tracks. World-class athletes often use the university’s sports complex for training.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- Transfer
- Visa Invitation Courier Fee
- UM Service / Airport Assistance
- Medical Travel Insurance
Extras:
- One way transfer - Heathrow 272 GBP
- One way transfer - Gatwick 297 GBP
Enrolment process
Applicants choose a program and course length, submit the registration form and required documents, and wait for confirmation from Ardmore before paying the program fee. The standard stay is two weeks, with one-, three-, and four-week options also available.
After an assessment on the first day, classes are formed according to speaking ability, age, and nationality mix. At the end of the course, each student receives an Ardmore Diploma Certificate with teacher comments on listening, speaking, and writing skills, contribution to group work, and overall progress.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Students enrolling in Brunel University’s summer courses must provide a passport, a visa or residence permit, and proof of health insurance. No language test is required before arrival. On the first day of lessons, students take a Level Assessment covering speaking, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. The courses accept all proficiency levels, including students with very little English. The standard age range is 8–18. Ardmore may also accept slightly younger or older siblings as part of a group.
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Brunel University Children's Summer Camp
What you need for a summer holiday is a great program for teenagers in London.
We took last year's “Discover London” course: non-stressing lessons, a lot of excursions and various entertainments inside the school. Studying groups are small. There was a standard overview of the city, kids visited the Tower and Parliament, was told about Big Ben and some even modern sights (such as the Cucumber skyscraper). My daughter liked the tour of Windsor very much: since the residence was working, they feared that they would let the maximum down to the fence - but no, study groups abroad allowed many places in the palace, so they could see a lot!
Special thanks to the teachers: our daughter has a lot of experience traveling around the camps, and here she liked the counselors and the staff most of all - they were funny, friendly, with children on the same wavelength.
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. |
