International Junior and Teens English Summer School.
We strive to provide highest quality education, bridging your child's success with well formed infrastructure of knowledge and resources.
University of Greenwich, London
Summer School Residential Accommodation University of Greenwich, London
The University of Greenwich with the Old Royal Naval College is located close to the river Thames in this charming and relaxed London borough that is rich in maritime history. Local attractions include the National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory and Greenwich Park and yet only 30 minutes London.
- Age: 11-17
- Group Bookings
University Greenwich International Summer school
Location
Time to central London: 15mins. Nearest town: Greenwich. Transfer times: 1hr 20 to Heathrow and Gatwcik. Groups are met at the airport by an Activity Leader and escorted back to the campus. Travelcards: Weekly zones 1-2 travelcards are included. These allow unlimited travel on the transport network including bus, train, tube, DLR and tram.
Facilities
Sports: Sports are held in the beautiful Greenwich Park, which offers 74 hectares of open green space for outdoor games. Social spaces: We use a mixture of lecture theatres, classrooms and the Students Union bar on King William Walk for evening activities.
Accommodation
McMillan Student Village (10min walk from campus) or two stops on the bus. Single en-suite bedrooms arranged in flats with 24-hour security. Facilities located nearby the Student Village including laundry and two supermarkets. All rooms are equipped with a desk for personal study. Access to a modern student lounge with table tennis, sofas, TVs, study areas and a communal kitchen area.
Local Transport
Bus: The 188 bus from Greenwich Church Street takes you into central London through Waterloo and the Embankment. Buses to Lewisham include the 180 and the 199. Rail: Trains from Greenwich station go to Cannon Street every 10 minutes. The DLR from Cutty Sark will take you past Canary Wharf into Bank.
Internet
Wi-Fi internet is available across campus including in halls of residences. Please refer to your Centre Manager for Wi-Fi access codes.
Academics
Average students per class: 16. English levels: Elementary - Proficiency (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels). Additional qualifications available: Trinity GESE exam and PCTO programme
Security
There is 24 hour security. No safes in the bedrooms. The Centre Manager has a safe in their office for Group Leaders to store money/passports securely. An access fob, a key and lanyard are supplied to students. A replacement key is £18 and a replacement fob is £10. A replacement lanyard is £ 2. Damage deposits of £20 or €30 will be collected.
Laundry
There is a laundry room located on site. Card system used. It is £2.70 for a wash and £1.20 for tumble dryers. Cards can be purchased from Loring Management Centre. All of the laundry facilities are self-service. Open: 7.00 - 23.00. Bed linen will be washed once a week by the University laundry.
Meal
Breakfast: 07:00 - 08:45. Toast, cereal, pastry, yogurt, fruit. Cooked breakfast once a week. Lunch: 12:30 - 13:45. Pasta, meat or vegetarian main course with potatoes, vegetables, salad and dessert. Dinner: 18:00 - 20:00. Meat or vegetarian main course with potatoes, vegetables, salad and dessert.
At a Glance
Qualitative English learning for junior and teens
Our international summer school strives to offer the best of teaching and cultural experience to all our international students. Our programmes are designed to break through the learning of the language combined with excellent social activities whereby students are totally immersed in it by practicing the language and making new friends.
Learn English, Make International Friends, Have Fun
“The summer school is undoubtedly the best for its commitment and responsibility towards students.”
Sophia J.
Teacher, Summer School
“The teachers were very helpful and committed towards us and I met many international students.”
Thomas
Student, Germany
Junior and Teens English Summer School Sample Programme
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
Day 1 | Arrivals | Arrivals | Campus tour and ice-breaker activities |
Day 2 | Greenwich with walking tour and visit to Maritime Museum & Greenwich Photo Challenge | Placement Test and Lesson 1 | Welcome Disco |
Day 3 | Visit to TATE Modern with views of St Paul’s Cathedral | City Cruise along the River Thames to/from campus | Onsite Activities |
Day 4 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Onsite Activities |
Day 5 | Visit to Olympic Park (with visit to Westfield) | Lesson 4 | International Evening |
Day 6 | Entrance to British Museum | Lesson 5 | Disco |
Day 7 | Full day excursion to Cambridge by coach | Walking tour of city with entrance to King’s College | Onsite Activities |
Day 8 | Lesson 6 | Half day to Camden with walking tour and visit to Regents Park | Onsite Activities |
Day 9 | Lesson 7 | Half day to central London with visit to Kensington Museums | Onsite Activities |
Day 10 | Lesson 8 | Lesson 9 | Karaoke/Lip Sync Battle |
Day 11 | Full day to central London by train with Politics and Royalty walking tour | Visit to the National Gallery and shopping in Covent Garden | Onsite Activities |
Day 12 | Full day excursion to Brighton by coach | Walking tour of city with entrance to Sea Life Centre | Talent Show |
Day 13 | Lesson 10 | Visit to Brick Lane Market and Old Spitalfields Market | Disco |
Day 14 | Optional Excursion | Optional Excursion | Onsite Activities |
Day 15 | Departures | Departures | Departures |
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Please note that the sample programme refers to the previous year programme, this year summer programme will be released 3 weeks before departure.