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Summer Explorer

The Leys School

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Course description

Our popular English Explorer programme offers a holistic language experience which is immersive, flexible and lots of fun.

Project-based English lessons - 30 hours per two week course

English lessons include projects which are designed around the school’s weekly theme. Small groups of students work together on their projects focusing on each child’s language knowledge and skills development. Students booked for 2 weeks starting 6 & 20 July and 3 August also have the opportunity to demonstrate their language skills by preparing for and taking the Trinity College London Speaking exam (GESE).

Students are offered a choice of nutritious food at each mealtime; breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every menu includes a selection of hot and cold items including fresh fruit and vegetables. Packed lunches are provided on study tours.

Snacks are available during break times and at each evening house meeting. If your child has a dietary requirement associated to an allergy, please let us know so we can accommodate this.

Accommodation blocks are separate for boys and girls. At Bell The Leys, there are single, twin and dormitory rooms available, including beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers and chairs. Where possible, we mix nationalities in bedrooms, so students are encouraged to practise their English and learn more about another culture.

Access to bathrooms are also separate for boys and girls, as well as for junior and senior courses. There are shared showers and toilet facilities, which are situated at strategic points throughout the accommodation.

Bedrooms and bathrooms are cleaned regularly, with fresh bed linen provided weekly. Students are responsible for making sure their room is tidy and will have regular room inspections. There is a free laundry service for machine washable clothes once a week.

Please note: towels and hair dryers are not provided.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-6 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (03 Jul - 13 Aug)
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Saturday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch
12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Activity
01:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cambridge.

Class size

Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 11 - 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

All our young learner courses have tuition, activities, trips, on-site accommodation and meals included.

On a Bell course, students will not only improve their English, but they will also develop life skills such as confidence, responsibility, respect and teamwork, establishing their route to a rewarding future.

Students will live and learn in the safe and secure environment of the Leys School, one of the most prestigious private schools in Cambridge.

Students will be cared for throughout their stay with us by our dedicated team of houseparents, activity leaders and teachers.

In the classroom, students will benefit from over 60 years of educational expertise, which shapes the lessons that are delivered by qualified and experienced teachers.

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at The Leys School varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

Established in 1875, The Leys School is one of the most prestigious private schools in Cambridge. Located in the heart of the city, close to the Fitzwilliam Museum and several of the University of Cambridge colleges, the school has extensive grounds with contemporary residential accommodation, outstanding sports facilities and a modern teaching block.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 35 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cambridge based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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