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1 English Language Summer Courses 2015 CULTURE EXPERIENCE Visit experienceenglish.com

2 Essential Information College Address: Centre type: Accommodation: Central Edinburgh Homestay accommodation Activities and cultural excursions Trinity GESE spoken exam Hot lunches 6-day programme Capacity: 150, George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LR From 28 June-7 August 2015: Drummond Community High School, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS City centre school or local high school (15-minute walk from Princes St) Homestay Age range: * Arrival day: day Course start dates: 28 June; 5, 12, 19, 26 July; 2, 9, 16, 23 August ** *Individual students must be aged Please note that age restrictions and conditions apply. In this centre, over 18s may be present on junior courses in closed groups. Adult students may also be present in the school. Courses may be held at Drummond Community High School or on George Street. ** Learner groups are accepted year-round in a closed environment. Well-being and Safety At Experience English you can be assured that you will be well looked after by our professional staff. Experience English is a member of the special interest group English UK, working to raise the standards of all junior vacation courses in the UK. Staff: Student class supervision ratio 1:15 Unaccompanied minor service Airport meet and greet Classes allocated according to age and level Teachers hold CELTA or equivalent qualifications Dedicated Learner team on-site Police background checks on all staff Mentor for individuals

3 Our Facilities Accommodation Homestay accommodation Large common room Modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards Wi-Fi available in specific areas Prayer room available on request Drummond High School (in addition to the above facilities) Canteen Testimonial Alessio, Italy When I first arrived I was impressed by the elegance of this welcoming school. Everybody is very friendly and always available to help. The city is amazing I love the festival and all the street performers. Summary: Location: Room: Sharing: Bathroom: Meals: Breakfast: : : Laundry: Other: Live with one of our carefully selected local hosts and immerse yourself in Edinburgh culture Up to 45 minutes from the school by bus Single or twin rooms Up to four students in a house, mixed nationality sharing unless requested Shared bathroom Full Board included With your host Hot lunch provided day day; Packed lunch on urday (excursion day); with host on days With your host Facilities provided by your host Bus passes are provided to get to the school and taxis home after evening activities Basketball court Outdoor recreational space Heriot Row N Castle St Howe Row Queen St George St Northumberland Row Dundas St Rose St S Ln Abercroby Pl The Mound Scottish National Portait Gallery Hard Rock Cafe Princes St Gardens Scottish National Gallery Market St Airport transfer times * : (by coach travel) Edinburgh hours Glasgow... 2 hours * Please note times are approximate St Andrews Stirling Castle Loch Lomond Glasgow Glasgow Edinburgh Edinburgh Great experiences

4 Our Programmes EXPERIENCE 15 hours tuition per week Led by at least 2 different teachers Morning or afternoon lessons Maximum 15 students per class Internationally-recognised Trinity GESE Exam included 1 full day excursion per week 1 half day excursion per week (paid) 2-3 city-based or local visits per week CULTURE 15 hours tuition per week Led by at least 2 different teachers Morning or afternoon lessons Maximum 15 students per class Internationally-recognised Trinity GESE Exam included 1 full day excursion per week 1 half day excursion per week (paid) 4 city-based or local visits per week Testimonial Greta, Italy A wonderful experience! It s all fantastic: the shops, the castle, my guides, my school, my teacher and the excursions. I would like to live here! Activity and sports programme 3 evening activities Example experience programme 3 evening activities per week Example culture programme 09:30-13:00 14:00-15: :00-19:00 19:30-22:00 09:30-11: :00-19:00 19:30-22:00 Arrivals Arrivals Lesson 1: Placement Test Lesson 2: Induction Lessons Local Orientation Lesson 1: Placement Test Lesson 2: Induction Lessons Local Orientation Tue Lesson 1: Topic: Law and Punishment Lesson 2: Project - Newspaper Report Kwik Cricket and Football Ceilidh Tue Lesson 1: Topic: Law and Punishment Lesson 2: Project - Newspaper Report National Museum of Scotland Ceilidh Wed Lesson 1: Personality and Gender Lesson 1: Culture and Entertainment Lesson 2: Learner Training Workshop - Listening Calton Hill Evening City Tour Games Night Wed Lesson 1: Personality and Gender Lesson 1: Culture and Entertainment Lesson 2: Learner Training Workshop - Listening Calton Hill Evening City tour Games Night Lesson 2: Excursion Botanic Gardens Lesson 2: Excursion Botanic Gardens Loch Lomond Cruise and Glasgow Loch Lomond Cruise and Glasgow Royal Mile Museums Lesson 1: Future World Lesson 2: Learner Training Workshop - Writing Royal Mile Museums Lesson 1: Future World Lesson 2: Learner Training Workshop - Writing Tue Arthur's Seat Lesson 1: Future Plans Lesson 2: Project - Animal Park Scavenger Hunt Tue Arthur's Seat Lesson 1: Future Plans Lesson 2: Project - Animal Park Scavenger Hunt Wed National Galleries of Scotland Lesson 1: Animals Quiz Night Wed National Galleries of Scotland Lesson 1: Animals Quiz Night Dynamic Earth Lesson 1: Appearance and Fashion Disco Dynamic Earth Lesson 1: Appearance and Fashion Disco Dean Village and Museum of Modern Art Exam or Prep Lesson 2: Excursion and Revision Test Dean Village and Museum of Modern Art Exam or Prep Lesson 2: Excursion and Revision Test Stirling and Castle Stirling and Castle Lesson 1: Topic: Films and Reviews Lesson 2 : Learner Training Workshop - Reading Scottish Parliament Lesson 1: Topic: Films and Reviews Lesson 2 : Learner Training Workshop - Reading Scottish Parliament Tue Lesson 1: Games and Sports Lesson 2: Project - Film Oscars Portobello Ceilidh Wed Lesson 1: Food and Advertising Sports Afternoon Eco Challenge Lesson 1: Shopping and Shops Edinburgh Dungeons Film Night Exam or Prep Lesson 2: Excursion St Andrews and Falkland Palace Departures Georgian House and New Town Tue Lesson 1: Games and Sports Lesson 2: Project - Film Oscars Portobello Ceilidh Wed Lesson 1: Food and Advertising Stockbridge and Water of Leith Nature Trail Eco Challenge Lesson 1: Shopping and Shops Edinburgh Dungeons Film Night Exam or Prep Lesson 2: Excursion St Andrews and Falkland Palace Departures Georgian House and New Town The Experience Programme is available from 28 June - 7 August 2015 Please note this programme is to be used as an example only, activities and tuition times may vary. The Culture Programme is available from 28 June - 7 August 2015 Please note this programme is to be used as an example only, activities and tuition times may vary.

5 Learner Centres across the UK Edinburgh College (Telford Campus) University campus 20-minute bus ride to Edinburgh city centre Homestay and residential accommodation Includes visits to popular attractions in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and St Andrews King s College, London Bridge University campus Located in central London Single en-suite residence Includes visits to key London sights and attractions English Language Centre York Year-round English language school in a small and safe city Situated in the heart of historic York Homestay accommodation Programme includes visits to famous York sights and Northern England Manchester Academy of English Year-round English language school with excellent reputation Located in central Manchester Homestay and residential accommodation Includes trips to famous sights in York and Blackpool Hampstead School of English Reed s School, Cobham Year-round English language school with classes held on-site or at local annexe 30 minutes to central London by tube Homestay accommodation Includes visits to key London sites and attractions Traditional English Boarding School with residential accommodation 40-minute train ride to central London Fantastic sports facilities and home of our tennis camp Includes visits to London and nearby attractions Partner details: Experience English, Third Floor, Elder House, Elder Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX e: yl@experienceenglish.com t: All photography provided by Jane Henderson Photography Visit experienceenglish.com RC2657