International Summer School 2017 at UWE Bristol

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1 International Summer School 2017 at UWE Bristol July and 31 July 11 August

2 Study in the UK If you are considering studying abroad or just want to experience university life in the UK, this two-week course is for you. You ll be based in Bristol, a vibrant and exciting city just 90 minutes from London. It was voted the best UK city to live in by The Sunday Times in 2015, so what better place to spend the summer. Gain new experiences During your time at UWE Bristol, you will take part in a variety of academic activities which will help you to improve your English, and develop your presentation skills and knowledge of the UK and its culture. You ll visit famous UK locations and learn more about the British lifestyle. It s a great opportunity to spend time in the UK and make new friends, whilst developing your academic skills. The perfect way to discover UK university life and explore beautiful Bristol. Discover the UK Our experienced guides will also take you to other famous cities in the UK. Gloucester and Bath The day starts with a visit to Gloucester Cathedral. On arrival we will take a short tour of this magnificent building, finishing with the cloisters, where Harry Potter films 2 and 3 were filmed! We will then carry on our tour with a visit to the beautiful city of Bath, where we will see the Royal Crescent and Circus, two of the city s most famous landmarks, before a walking tour to take in the rest of this stunning city. When the tour finishes there will be free time for eating and shopping and an opportunity to visit Bath Abbey before we meet with our coach and return to Bristol. London Take in the sights such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, Trafalgar Square and Oxford Street, as well as the famous museums and art galleries. You will have free time for dinner and exploration before we meet at 19:00 for a twilight flight on the London Eye (included in the package) and our return to Bristol on Saturday night. Oxford Visit this beautiful university city and take a guided walking tour of many of its famous buildings and colleges before enjoying a break for lunch in Oxford s Botanic garden and an afternoon to explore at your leisure, or come along on an optional trip to the high-end fashion shopping outlet at Bicester Village. Bristol Take a tour of Bristol city centre with your guide, learn the history of this unique city, and find out some tips for making the most of your time here. After the tour there will be an opportunity for free time to explore and the opportunity to have dinner at a famous Bristol restaurant. After our evening meal we will return home via Bristol s most famous landmark, the Clifton Suspension Bridge to see it all lit up at night in front of the Bristol skyline. For those on the August Summer School, there will also be the opportunity to visit Bristol s famous International Balloon Fiesta.

3 Accommodation and meals You will stay in the UWE Bristol student village on Frenchay campus, in flats of up to 6 people. Each flat has a shared kitchen and living area. Students will have their own en-suite bedroom. Bed linen, towels and a kitchen pack will be provided, and there is a weekly cleaning and bed linen service. You can choose from 3 different summer school options: Option 1: Includes all meals for the two weeks. Option 2: Gives students the option to have a hot lunch on campus on the days where there are classes all day (4 days per week). Option 3: Offers a fully self-catering option, with no meals included, for those who prefer to cook their own meals. Under 18? If you are under 18 but will be 16 or over at the time of the summer school, and you would like the opportunity to study in a UK university environment, we also offer a summer school for you. These must be booked on a group basis (minimum 11 students) and there must be one adult per 11 students to accompany the group. Accommodation is the same as for over 18s, but we can only accept students under 18 on an all-inclusive basis (Option 1). See below for the cost of each option. Summer school fees Option 1: Option 2: Option 3: All-inclusive package (available for all students) 1,450 per student Self-catering package + 8 lunches (over 18s only) 1,200 per student Self-catering package (over 18s only) 1,150 per student Included in the price of all options: English language tuition. Lectures, practical sessions, skills development workshops and tutorials. Trips to London, Oxford, Gloucester, Bath and Bristol with an experienced, professional tour guide. Twilight flight on the London Eye. On-campus, en-suite accommodation for two weeks, including bed linen, towels and weekly room cleaning service. UWE Bristol certificate of attendance. Extras: Travel to and from the UK. UK entry visas (if required). Travel insurance.

4 Meet and greet airport transfers Airport transfers for individuals or small groups of students can be arranged at an extra charge (from London Heathrow or Bristol airports only). We ll meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation on campus. For groups of 15+ students, please contact David Phelan or Maria Teasdale for details of airport pick-ups. Please note that 48 hours notice is required for airport pick-ups. Please see list of prices below: Number of passengers Heathrow Bristol 6 seater taxi (for up to 3 people + luggage) 8 seater taxi (for up to 6 people + luggage) 16 seater minibus (for up to 8 people + luggage) Coach service All London Heathrow airport terminals to Bristol coach station Bristol International Airport 12 single fare 7 single fare Taxis, buses and coaches are available from Bristol coach station to UWE Bristol.

5 Find out more For more information or an application form to secure your place, please contact us: +44(0) (0) University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) Frenchay Campus Coldharbour Lane Bristol BS16 1QY UK