Language Studies International 2015-2016 LSI LONDON HAMPSTEAD JUNIORS PROGRAMME 13-17 YEARS OLD LSI London Hampstead is located in the heart of Hampstead Village, a leafy and prosperous suburb close to Central London. Our school is situated on a lovely residential street, providing a quiet and safe place to study, yet we are only 15 minutes from the city centre by Underground. What s Included Initial placement test & orientation English Course (20 x 50 minute lessons per week 16.7 hours per week) Course materials Full board accommodation in twin room homestay* Guided activity programme 5 afternoon activities and one full day Saturday excursion per week Student health insurance End of course certificate *If a twin room is not available, single rooms will be offered at twin room rates Dates Available: WINTER: The program will run from 5 th January to 20 th February 2015. Possible start dates: 5 th January 2015 26 th January 2015 16 th February 2015 12 th January 2015 2 nd February 2015 19 th January 2015 9 th February 2015 SUMMER: The program will run every Monday from 15 th June to 21 st August 2015. Possible start dates: 15 th June 2015 6 th July 2015 27 th July 2015 22 nd June 2015 29 th June 2015 13 th July 2015 20 th July 2015 3 rd August 2015 10 th August 2015 17 th August 2015 WINTER: The program will run from 4 th January 2016 to 19 th February 2016. Possible start dates: 4 th January 2016 19 th January 2016 1 st February 2016 11 th January 2016 25 th January 2016 8 th February 2016 15 th February 2016 NB: LSI London Hampstead can arrange juniors programs for closed groups on request, throughout the year. Please contact the school for a quote based on your specific requirements.
General Information Ages 13 to 17 years old* English levels Elementary to Advanced Arrival day Sunday (the first arrivals will be on Sunday, 4 th January 2015 in winter or Sunday, 14 th June 2015 in summer) Departure day Sunday Last departures Winter: Sunday, 22 nd February 2015; Summer: Sunday 23 rd August 2015 Extra nights available No Minimum stay 1 week Suggested stay 1 4 weeks (maximum stay for under 16 year olds is 4 weeks) Travel time from airport/station Transfer service Travelling to school from homestay** Travelling to activities London Heathrow and London Gatwick: Approximately 1 hour Eurostar St. Pancras International: Approximately 30 Minutes Transfers are required for all unaccompanied students. An LSI representative will be waiting for the student in the arrivals area holding an LSI sign with their name. Please note that a return airport transfer is compulsory for 13 15 year olds. Our host families are an easy commute from the school. Between 2 and 4 students will be placed in each of our families so that they can travel together. Upon arrival, the host family will provide full instructions on how to reach the school. Students are taken to the activities by the LSI activity leader and brought back to the school afterwards. *16 & 17 year olds: These students have the choice of joining our Juniors Programme or one of our adult programmes. The Juniors Programme is a more structured programme and we require full participation unless parental consent is given to miss any activity. We understand that some 16-17 year olds prefer a little more independence, so we suggest that the student and parent discuss which option would be most suitable for them. ** Public transport fees are not included in the course fees so it is advisable for students to buy a travel card. For various travel options, please see http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14416.aspx. If you would like further advice, please contact LSI London Hampstead.
Meals (Homestay) Breakfast Lunch Dinner Dietary requirements A typical breakfast includes: toast, marmalade, cereal, coffee or tea Students will receive a packed lunch e.g. sandwich or salad, crisps and fruit Students will receive a cooked meal e.g. pasta, meat, vegetables, salad Students must advise LSI at the time of booking of any particular dietary requirements. Medical History LSI must be notified of any medical conditions, allergies or medication that needs to be taken by the student Insurance Doctor visits Included in the package price - details will be sent along with the host family accommodation confirmation once full payment has been received and, if relevant, visa has been granted. If a student needs to visit a doctor, LSI will help arrange an appointment for them. The average visit to a doctor is free for under 16 year olds and free for students from the EU. Accommodation Homestay Room type Twin share bedroom option (students are placed in a twin room with another student on the Juniors programme). Bathrooms Shared bathroom Board status Full board accommodation (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner) Rooms include A bed, desk, table, storage space for clothes Bed linen / Towels All are provided Laundry Host families will wash the student s laundry once a week at no additional cost
Other Curfew Internet Telephone Valuables Group Leaders Special Requests To ensure student welfare there is a curfew of 9:00pm every night unless the students are on a supervised LSI activity or the student s parents have specified an earlier time. The school has computers which students can use in addition to Wi-Fi. Some homestays also have internet. Students are allowed to accept incoming calls at a reasonable hour. The school can help students buy a UK SIM card for their mobile phones. All valuables can be left with the Junior Programme Coordinator on the first morning in school if students require this. These will be kept securely locked in the school. Pocket money can be sent to LSI directly before the student arrives and the Course Director will be able to distribute it once a week. Group leaders are accommodated on a single room basis, unless otherwise stated. LSI will endeavour to allow for all special requests (such as allergies etc); however it may not always be possible. The Programme First day English lessons Class size Class materials Activities Attendance On the first morning, students should arrive at the school at 8.15am, with their passports/eu ID cards. They will have a written test and an interview to determine their level of English. Students will also receive an induction explaining the school programme, rules and all the vital information they will need during their stay. Classes are held from 9.30am 1.15pm from Monday to Friday. Students are put into international classes according to their levels. Students will study: grammar, vocabulary, everyday English, conversation skills, pronunciation, reading, and writing. If students have any problems with their classes they can speak with their Teacher or Centre Manager who are happy to help support students in their studies. There is a maximum of 16 students per class. Students need to bring their own notepad/paper and pen. They will be provided with text books and learning materials on a loan basis. Students go on afternoon activities each day (Monday to Friday) from 1.45pm to 4.30pm. There are a variety of activities on offer and vary depending on the weather and student numbers (please see the timetable below for some examples). Students are expected to attend all classes and activities unless they are unwell. LSI Certificate On completion of the course, students will be presented with an LSI Certificate
Sample Timetable LSI London Hampstead Centre Activities subject to change - this is an example only Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lessons 9:30 11:15am Integrated skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation) New student testing & Orientation (Mondays only) Arrival/ Departure day/free time Trafalgar Square + National Gallery BREAK Lessons 11:30am 1:15pm Project Work New student testing & Orientation (Mondays only) LUNCH Sports Afternoon (Hampstead Heath) West End Musical: We Will Rock You Madame Tussauds Covent Garden Shopping Trip Afternoon activities take place between 1:45pm 4:30pm. Students will be back at their host families around 5:00pm (approximately) Dinner (with host family) Day trip to Hampton Court Palace Student Welfare & Programme Rules Junior Contract: Juniors will be required to sign a contract on the first day, and includes the process for expulsion. A copy of the contract can be sent upon request. Parent/Guardian Contract: Parents/guardians are required to sign a contract upon enrolling the student please contact the school for a copy of the contract. We will also require 2 passport photos or a high resolution digital passport size photo at the time of enrolment. If students are unhappy with any part of their Junior Programme experience we encourage them to speak to an LSI Staff member as soon as possible, so we can address any concerns they may have. Students are not permitted to smoke, take drugs, or drink alcohol during the programme.
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