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Programs and prices, tuition fees in King Edward's School
Summer Camp
The course with the intensity of classes up to 20 hours per week is designed for 2-4 weeks. The program is aimed at those who wish to receive, to actualize the basic language knowledge.
The program provides for the study of grammar, vocabulary of English. School teachers also pay attention to the development of students' speech. If necessary, they help to correct the pronunciation. As a result of studying, Trinity Exam surrenders.
- Students age: 10 - 13 years.
- Admission requirements: the level of English is from elementary.
- The result of the studying: development of language skills, understanding of English, free communication on it at everyday level.
- Class size: - 15 students max, although usually 10-12
- Duration: 20 hours per week.
The cost of the program includes:
- Transfers to and from the airport;
- Cost of meals and accommodation;
- Excursions;
- Examinations;
- Insurance.
Summer course with a scientific bias (STEM Experience)
- Age of students: 10-13 years
- Duration: 2 weeks
A special summer scientific, academic program that will help students to better learn their favorite subjects and directions, to acquire valuable knowledge and practical skills, to prepare for more successful studies abroad.
STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) provides from 22 hours of classes weekly: 15 lessons in general English + 7-8 hours in the STEM program, intensive research in various areas of science are offered to foreign students. Classes are formed very small - up to 11 people in each - which gives teachers the opportunity to practice an individual, personal approach to each student.
The English course with a lot of dynamic, interactive classes integrates all the basic language competencies:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Auditing (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary (active expansion of vocabulary)
- Written speech
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improve communication skills.
The special block Language for Life will be especially useful for foreign students: it aims at active communication and literacy, improving conversational and communicative skills, studying cultural and national aspects, useful life skills and development of personal qualities. At the end of each student's study, a brand name certificate with the successes and achievements, as well as a new level of English, measured according to the CEFR scale, which is perceived as an analogue of the famous Cambridge ESOL & IELTS, is waiting for each student.
English Plus Coding
Age: 10-13
Duration: 2 weeks
Our English Plus course encourages students to go outside their comfort zone with an award-winning English curriculum and unique subject-specific experiences. Students will build strong English proficiency and gain a deeper understanding of a specific subject through specialized academic lessons.
Boarding School Experience - 10-13 L
- Course duration - from 2 to 4 weeks.
- The program of study of English literature, science and mathematics - 20 hours / week.
- The maximum class size is 11 people.
- Weekly excursions - 2 days with visits to leading boarding schools
- Accommodation - full board
- Minimum English proficiency is B1 (below average)
- The exam is a trial entrance exam.
The Boarding School Experience program, developed in accordance with teaching methods in independent schools, introduces young people to the life of a British boarding school. The curriculum covers three main subjects of the British school curriculum: English and literature, mathematics, science, as well as sessions "Preparing for entrance exams", which develop skills for successfully passing mental tests, general areas of entrance exams, and participating in interviews.
English literature lessons include an in-depth analysis of the language from the point of view of its change, form an idea of what is taught in British high schools. Lessons from discussion and drama allow students to hone their presentation skills, self-expression, to better understand and apply stable English expressions.
The study of algebra, geometry, computing will develop existing skills, prepare for admission to the next stage of studying of British schools.
Students get acquainted with various subjects in the field of natural sciences, master interdisciplinary connections, for example, how the study of biology helps to better describe and understand chemistry, the action of physical forces. Students integrate their math knowledge closely related to science to study and describe what they have learned.
Preparation for admission to a boarding school will help students to successfully pass the entrance exams not only in the UK, but also in other countries. Skills acquired during the course help to prepare for exams, to practice critical thinking, and to master the practice of presentation skills.
Students take 2 full-day excursions every week, study the culture of the United Kingdom, attend the leading boarding school and other popular places in the UK: Ashford School, Whitgift School, Ardingly College, Christ's Hospital, Lancing College and others.
Activity:
- Chessington World of Adventure Resort;
- Trip to the sea;
- Sports exercises;
- Movie night;
- Bowling.
A professional specialist in first aid works on the spot, students are monitored 24 hours a day.
Programm offers a free airport shuttle on transfer days for flights arriving / departing from 10:00 to 20:00. The school provides meeting services for unaccompanied minors.
The head of the center, the head of activity and the director of research work in the educational institution: they are available for all students, help to solve any problems, to provide a high level of care and guidance for all students.
The optimal level of the ratio of the number of staff and students provides care for all students. Summer Schools strives to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in which all students and counselors know each other well.
Arts experience
- Dates - from July 7 to August 14
- Course duration - from 2 to 4 weeks.
- Training program: English - 15 hours / week. + art - 7.5 hours / week.
- The maximum class size is 11 people.
- Weekly excursions - 2.5 full days with visits to leading boarding schools
- Accommodation - full board
- Minimum English proficiency - all levels, from beginner to advanced (A2)
- The exam is a test introductory.
The English summer camp with the additional Arts Experience art workshops combines an English course, a full program of excursions with special workshops on drama, dance, and music. The workshops are held in partnership with West End On Demand, a group of experienced professional performers with stage experience who can provide unrivaled classes and classroom instruction.
Master classes in music, dance and drama are conducted by professional West End performers. Each week, students will explore a variety of topics to learn about all aspects of British performing arts. Topics for 2019 included Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, hit The Lion King, Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
Students will attend English classes, will take part in classes in their chosen specialty. Classes are a combination of general English, project sessions, academic English, conversation, excursions.
The course helps students to gradually develop language skills, confidence with the help of a multi-level program, and to study the performing arts. The course includes lessons specifically related to places of visit during excursions, allowing participants a holistic language learning experience.
Project sessions allow students to use English to perform real tasks, to expand vocabulary, knowledge of grammar. Groups receive assignments to work on a project, and the culmination of a weekly project is a lesson in which groups present their work.
Students leave the course with a certificate of recommended level of English on the CEFR scale.
Each week, students will attend an excursion for two full days, one half-day excursion throughout the UK, and an on-site event program.
- Hever castle
- A walk through central London and London dungeons
- Thorpe Park
- Drum workshop
- Team Sports Tournament
- Garbage collection.
Places of residence are equipped with a housing management team, the minimum ratio of full-time specialists to students is 1: 7. There is always a professional first-aid specialist on site, and students are monitored 24 hours a day.
Programm offers a free airport shuttle on transfer days for flights arriving / departing from 10:00 to 20:00. The school provides escort services for minors during pick-up and drop-off. Students are looked after from the moment they land to the time their flight departs.
Individual online studying with teachers in English is offered to foreign students. Studying of subjects in English, preparation for exams or just learn English are provided. All teachers have a university education, including graduates of leading universities in the UK.
Description of King Edward's School
King Edward's School in picturesque Whitley, 8 kilometers from the rich historic sites of Guildford, is a great place for students who prefer studying in a quiet environment away from the noisy big cities. The educational institution, founded in 1553, is known for its impeccable reputation. Foreign students will enjoy summer vacation programs, which allow to combine studying English abroad with exciting rest.
The school accepts students from 10 - 16 years old. Every year about 100 students from different countries study here. The multinational environment of students promotes the development of not only basic linguistic, but also communicative skills. At school, students can combine academic program with rest, entertaining, and sports. The school will be an excellent place for summer vacations, an ideal option for spending summer camp in England for students.
The school employs highly qualified pedagogical staff. Here children are under 24-hour supervision, they always get necessary help and support. Comfortable and interesting studying english abroad, easy communication and effective learning of English are the principles of the school.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students are accommodated in residences on the school grounds. Students live in rooms for 1-2 people (high school students) and 4 (younger schoolchildren). Facilities in the residence are located on the floor. In general, there is a lounge, games room.
Meals are organized on a full board basis. In a spacious school cafeteria, students eat breakfast, lunch, supper. During the excursion days, it is planned to provide road lunches.
Subjects and sports
Activities King Edward's School
King Edward's School provides students with an out-of-class picnic program, film screenings, theme parties, and other recreational activities. There are 4 excursions per week. 2 are designed for the whole day, two - for half a day. Children can visit London (here you can explore the Tower, walk around the popular museums of the capital, ride a Ferris wheel, take a cruise on the Thames), Portsmouth, Oxford, Bath. Younger students also visit the amusement park Thorpe.
Daily routine
Lessons are conducted in the morning and afternoon. In the evening, students have extra-curricular activities. They can also organize their own rest on the campus.
Advantages
- Convenient location in a cozy, quiet provincial town.
- The school offers programs for teenagers and children 7-11 years old. Those and others can spend here 2 - 4-week vacation, getting acquainted with the culture, history, sights of Britain.
- Entertainment and studying programs are ideally suited to the needs and preferences of children.
Facilities and equipment at King Edward's School
The school provides spacious auditoriums with interactive and computer equipment, classes for circles, computer classes, a library. On the territory there is a modern sports complex, playgrounds, climbing wall, swimming pool, tennis courts. The campus has Wi-Fi.
Admission dates and extra charges
At the price for Summer course the following points are included:
- Transfers to the airport there and back;
- Excursions;
- Examinations;
- Insurance
- Visa services and fees;
- Enrollment in school.
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about King Edward's School
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. |
