ENGLISH COURSES FOR CHILDREN & PARENTS SKOLA English London 27 Delancey Street Camden, London NW1 7RX +44 (0)20 7387 7575
[email protected]
LOCATIONS
CAMDEN TOWN
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CONTENTS
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4 BAKER STREET
OUR WINTER SCHOOLS
1 Winter Children (7-17 years) SKOLA Camden 27 Delancey Street London NW1 7RX
About SKOLA English in London
4-5
Winter courses for parents
6-7
Winter courses for children
8-9
Summer courses for parents
10-11
Summer courses for children
12-13
Summer courses for adults
14-15
OUR SUMMER SCHOOLS
2 Winter Parents/Adults Camden Adults 148 Camden High Street London NW1 0NE
3 Summer Children (7-17 years) SKOLA Gloucester Gate 14 Gloucester Gate Regent’s Park London NW1 4HG
4 Summer Parents/Adults SKOLA Baker Street 27 Sussex Place Regent’s Park London NW1 4RG 3
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ENGLISH IN LONDON Located in central London since 1978, we specialize in English language courses for children and parents/adults all year round. Our teachers priority is to ensure the best possible experience for each and every student. In summer we teach next to the stunning Regent’s Park and in winter we are nearby in Camden.
CALENDAR FOR 2017 SKOLA Camden (7-17 years)
Open all year (for June-August see Gloucester Gate below)
SKOLA Gloucester Gate (7-17 years)
5 June - 26 August 2017
SKOLA Baker Street (18+)
4
26 June - 25 August 2017
5
Camden Adults
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
“Very good teachers and nice students” Marion, France
Winter Courses for Parents
KEY INFORMATION Course dates All Year (for summer courses 26 June - 25 August see SKOLA Baker Street on page 10). Holiday closing dates (all inclusive) 24 December 2016 to 2 January 2017. 14 & 17 April 1 & 29 May 2017. Please contact us for details of programmes available during the Christmas holidays 19-30 December 2016. Ages 16+ (30 years+ for the 30+ programme) Levels Elementary to Advanced (please contact us if you are a beginner) Max. number per class 15 (12 for 30+ course)
The Camden adult school is an ideal location for parents to learn English during the winter months (September to June). It is located just 5 minutes’ walk from our SKOLA Camden junior school for 7-17 year olds.
Minimum stay 1 week School facilities 8 classrooms, roof terrace, coffee bar & study lounge.
This centre is operated by our partner school who have been teaching since 1999 and it is conveniently located on Camden High Street with its bustling atmosphere and varied shops, cafes and restaurants. LOCATION - Camden, Central London 5 minutes’ walk to our junior school and just 2 minutes’ walk from Camden Town tube station. 5 minutes’ walk to the beautiful Regent’s Park. WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Classes starting at 9am • A choice of courses - 15, 20, 25 or 30 lessons including a course specifically designed for students aged 30 years+. Private lessons are also available. • Lively social programme • All lesson materials • Final certificate of attendance
STUDENT NATIONALITIES In winter 2016 we had a wide variety of nationalities including:
ABOUT OUR WINTER COURSE FOR PARENTS Choose from General English, IELTS exam preparation, Business English or private lessons. Most classes start at 9am and there are afternoon options too. If you have children studying at SKOLA Camden please ask which courses best fit their timetable. SAMPLE TIMETABLE Winter Courses for Parents
1 Spain
12%
2 Germany
9%
3 Italy
8%
4 France
6%
5 Japan
6%
6 Switzerland
6%
Lessons
Course
Times
20
30 years+
0900-1240
7 Korea
5%
30
30 years+
0900-1610
8 Poland
4%
15
General English
0900-1150 or 1230-1610 or 1325-1610
9 Hungary
3%
10 Colombia
3%
20
General English
0900-1320 or 1230-1610
25
General English
0900-1415 or 0900-1150 & 1430-1610
30
General English
0900-1320 & 1430-1610 or 0900-1150 & 1325-1610
5 hours+
Private lessons
To be agreed
OPTIONAL EXTRAS Accommodation & Airport transfers Please contact us for our list of recommended hotels and accommodation agencies. We can also arrange homestay accommodation with our partner agencies.
BOOKING & CONTACT INFORMATION SKOLA Camden 27 Delancey Street Camden London NW1 7RX Website www.skola.co.uk
LOOKING FOR A COURSE FOR YOUR CHILDREN? Courses at this school usually combine perfectly with courses for children studying at SKOLA Camden - see page 8 for more details.
Telephone +44 (0) 207 387 7575 Email
[email protected]
Holiday Inn Camden Lock Please enquire about this and other hotel recommendations in the area. 7
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
“The two weeks I’ve spent here were great. The teachers are really nice and the activities were cool as well. Also, I loved making new friends.”
CAMDEN Winter Courses for Children We are passionate about teaching and inspiring our students. Our courses combine English lessons with cultural visits, sightseeing, sports, activities and a chance to explore British Culture. All activities are tailored to the child’s age group. We provide an exciting international environment. 7-17 year old students study in the same building and parents can study nearby.
KEY INFORMATION
Holiday closing dates (all inclusive) 24 December 2016 to 2 January 2017. 14 & 17 April and 1 & 29 May 2017. ABOUT OUR COURSES (7-17 YEARS)
Ages 7 - 17 years
Our courses combine English classes with trips and cultural experiences appropriate to the age group. Lessons and activities provide opportunities for learning English in an exciting and secure international environment. Lessons focus on all skills with particular emphasis on speaking.
Maximum number of children per class 15
7-9 years
WHAT’S INCLUDED? • A choice of courses from 0900 to 1345, 0900 to 1515 or 0900 to 1615 Monday-Friday • Weekly Discover London trip • Freshly prepared sandwiches & healthy snacks • All lesson materials • Final certificate of attendance
For children aged 11 years+ coming on their own we can arrange homestay accommodation*.
Morning Lessons (0900-1300)
Afternoon Activities (1345-1515)
Mon
Testing, induction, English classes
English through Art
Tues
English classes
Storytelling
Wed
Discover London trip
Discover London project
Thurs
English classes
Scavenger Hunt in the park
Fri
English classes
English through cooking
SKOLA Camden 27 Delancey Street Camden London NW1 7RX
FOR INTERVIEWS WITH OUR STUDENTS SEE ‘SKOLA ENGLISH STUDY TOURS’ ON YOU TUBE
Website www.skola.co.uk/camden Telephone +44 (0) 207 387 7575 Email
[email protected]
HALF DAY FULL DAY PROGRAMME
10-17 years Day
Afternoon Lessons (1345-1515)
Afternoon Lessons (1530-1615)
Testing, induction, British culture
Research about Camden Town
Communicative activities
Tues
Language/ skills, pronunciation
English outdoors
Functional language
Wed
Discover London trip
Discover London project
English through literature
Mon
Lunch
Morning Lessons (0900-1300)
Thurs
Language/ skills, functional language
English through drama
English through Math
Fri
Project work
English through Art
Revision games
FULL DAY INTENSIVE PROGRAMME
SKOLA English Study Tours
twitter.com/skola_est plus.google.com/skola.est STUDENT NATIONALITIES
Course Options
HALF DAY
*Homestay accommodation is arranged with our partner agencies.
School facilities 4 classrooms, terrace, access to Regent’s Park (short walk from the school).
facebook.com/skola.est Lunch
ACCOMMODATION For families - please contact us for our list of recommended hotels and accommodation agencies. We can also arrange homestay accommodation*.
Day
Minimum stay 1 week
BOOKING & CONTACT INFORMATION
SAMPLE TIMETABLES
LOCATION - Camden, Central London 5 minutes’ walk to the Parents’ school and 5 minutes’ walk to Camden Town underground station.
SCHOOL BUS SERVICE We provide a daily school bus service which brings children from their accommodation to school and back home at the end of the day. Unaccompanied children younger than 14 years must use this service. Please see our price list for details. To confirm availability please contact us before booking your accommodation.
Clara, 15, Brazil
Course dates 29 August 2016 - 3 June 2017. For summer courses please see ‘SKOLA Gloucester Gate’ on page 12.
Course
Hours per week
Times
Levels
7-9 Half day
15 hours
Plus weekly excursion
0900-1345
Mixed ability
7-9 Full day
21 hours
Plus weekly excursion
0900-1515
Mixed ability
10-17 Half day
15 hours
Plus weekly excursion
0900-1345
Beginner to advanced
10-17 Full day
21 hours
Plus weekly excursion
0900-1515
Beginner to advanced
10-17 Intensive
25 hours
Plus weekly excursion
0900-1615
English for education
25 hours
IELTS preparation
21 or 25 hours
One to One lessons
1 Italy
18%
2
12%
Saudi Arabia
3 Turkey
10%
4 Russia
10%
5 China
9%
6 Spain
7%
7 France
6%
Beginner to advanced
8 Kazakhstan
5%
0900-1615
Pre-intermediate to advanced
9 Japan
3%
0900-1515 or 1615
Intermediate to advanced
10 Iran
3%
Please enquire
Beginner to advanced
PARENTS CAN STUDY TOO We offer courses for parents/adults at our partner school which is just 5 minutes’ walk from the children’s school SKOLA Camden. Study 15, 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week in group classes or private lessons. For more information please see page 6. 9
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BAKER STREET Summer Courses for Parents
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
“Very friendly host family. The social programme is really funny and good. Good teachers, good classmates. I will miss you!!” Aljaž, Slovenia
Open from 26 June to 25 August, Baker Street is an ideal location for the parents to learn English. At Baker Street classes start at 10 am while childrens’ classes start at 9 am so you will have plenty of time to drop off your child at their SKOLA school and enjoy a walk to SKOLA Baker Street, perhaps even a coffee in our cafe and a moment of peace in the beautiful gardens. SKOLA is located in a beautiful Royal College close to Baker Street, home of the famous Sherlock Holmes and opposite Regent’s Park. Our school combines stylish architecture with modern facilities which include a cafeteria providing fresh and well-priced home-made food, high-quality accommodation in the same building, attractive gardens and a lively social programme giving you the chance to fully experience London. LOCATION - Baker Street, Central London Less than 10 minutes’ walk from Baker Street tube station and on the borders of the beautiful Regent’s Park, within a short walk of London Zoo, Madame Tussauds and within easy reach of our children summer school (SKOLA Gloucester Gate is 25 minutes’ walk and we provide a morning bus for parents to Baker Street.) WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Classes starting at 10am • A choice of courses - 15, 20 or 30 hours or private lessons. • Lively social programme • All lesson materials • Final certificate of attendance • Free morning bus from SKOLA Gloucester Gate to SKOLA Baker Street for parents
STUDENT NATIONALITIES In summer 2016 we had 38 different nationalities including: 1 Russia
12%
2 Italy
11%
3 Kazakhstan
8%
4 Turkey
7%
5 Iran
6%
6
6%
Saudi Arabia
7 Spain
6%
8 France
5%
9 Japan
5%
10 Poland
3%
ABOUT OUR SUMMER COURSE FOR PARENTS Choose from General English, IELTS exam preparation, Business English or private lessons. Most classes start at 10am and there are afternoon options too. If you have children studying at SKOLA please ask which courses best fit their timetable. SAMPLE TIMETABLE Summer Courses for Parents Hours
Course
Times
15
General English
1000 – 1130 & 1145 – 1315
20
General English
1000 – 1130 & 1145 – 1315 & 1400 – 1500
30
General English, IELTS or Business English*
1000 – 1130 & 1145 – 1315 & 1400 – 1500 & 1515-1715
15PM
General English, IELTS or Business English*
1400-1500 & 1515-1715
Levels Elementary to Advanced (please contact us if you are a beginner)
5 hours+
Private lessons
To be agreed
Minimum stay 1 week
* Both IELTS & Business English 30 hour options include 15 hours morning General English
OPTIONAL EXTRAS Lunch (approx. £5.50) & coffee (approx. £1.80). Saturday excursion for parents with children at SKOLA Gloucester Gate (extra fee) Accommodation & Airport transfers Please contact us for our list of recommended hotels and accommodation agencies. We can also arrange homestay accommodation with our partner agencies.
School founded 1979 Course dates 26 June - 25 August 2017 Ages 18+ (occasional 16-17 year old)
BOOKING & CONTACT INFORMATION SKOLA Baker Street c/o The Royal College of Gynaecology 27 Sussex Place, Regent’s Place London NW1 4RG Website www.skola.co.uk/bakerstreet Telephone +44 (0) 207 387 7575 Email
[email protected]
Baker Street Bedrooms Please enquire about the luxury en-suite rooms available at the school 11
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GLOUCESTER GATE Summer Courses for Children We are passionate about teaching and inspiring our students. Our courses combine English lessons with cultural visits, sightseeing, sports, activities and a chance to explore the British Culture. All activities are tailored to the child’s age group. We provide an exciting international environment. Siblings from 7-17 study in the same building and parents and 3-6 year olds study in our nearby schools. LOCATION - Camden, Central London We are situated opposite Regent’s Park and just 10 minutes’ walk to Camden Town tube station. Our Parents’ school, SKOLA Baker Street, is just 2 minutes away using our free morning bus for parents or a 25 minute walk through the beautiful park. Children aged 3-6 can study nearby at our partner school, please enquire for details.
SCHOOL BUS SERVICE We provide a daily school bus service which brings children from their accommodation to school and back home at the end of the day. The service can be 5 or 6 days per week depending on whether your child attends the Saturday excursion. Please contact us before booking your accommodation so that we can confirm availability. Unaccompanied children younger than 14 years must use this service. Please see our price list for prices.
For children aged 11 years+ coming on their own we can arrange homestay accommodation*.
Marina, Kazakhstan
KEY INFORMATION
STUDENT NATIONALITIES
Course dates 5 June - 26 August 2017
1 Italy
Ages 7 - 17 years
2
Maximum number of children per class 15
20%
Saudi Arabia
14%
3 Turkey
12%
4 China
7%
5 Russia
7%
6 Spain
6%
BOOKING & CONTACT INFORMATION
7 France
6%
SKOLA Gloucester Gate 14 Gloucester Gate Regent’s Park London NW1 4HG
8 Kazakhstan
5%
9 Japan
4%
10 Iran
4%
Minimum stay 1 week School facilities 9 classrooms, dining room / school hall, garden, access to Regent’s Park (directly opposite the school).
Website www.skola.co.uk/gloucestergate Telephone +44 (0) 207 387 7575 ABOUT OUR SUMMER COURSE (7-17 YEARS) Our courses combine English classes with cultural visits, sightseeing, sports and activities appropriate to the age group. Lessons and activities provide opportunities for learning English in an exciting and secure international environment. Lessons focus on all skills with particular emphasis on speaking.
Email
[email protected] facebook.com/skola.est twitter.com/skola_est plus.google.com/skola.est
SAMPLE TIMETABLES 7-9 years Day
Morning Lessons (0900-1215)
Afternoon Activities (1300-1640)
Mon
Testing, induction, English classes
English through art, walk in the park
Tues
English classes
Story time, sports activities
Wed
Discover London excursion (1000-1500)
Thurs Fri
SAMPLE EXCURSION PROGRAMME 7-9 years
10-17 years
10-17 years
w/c
Theme of the week
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday*
5 Jun
It’s Showtime
London Eye
London Eye
Emirates Arsenal Stadium
Brighton
Discover London project
12 Jun
National Treasures
Tower Bridge
British Museum
Tower of London
Leeds Castle
English classes
English through drama, sports activities
19 Jun
Be A Hero
Science Museum
RAF Museum
Themed party: SKOLA’s got talent
Wellington Arch and Hyde Park
Cambridge
English classes
26 Jun
Welcome Aboard
Museum of Docklands
Museum of Docklands
Tower Bridge
Greenwich
3 Jul
The World Around Us
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
Kensington Palace
Whipsnade Zoo
10-17 years Day
Morning Lessons (0900-1220)
Afternoon Activities (1300-1640)
10 Jul
The London Experience
London Aquarium
Museum of London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Hampton Court
Mon
Testing, induction, English classes
Sports: Team games or Art
17 Jul
Footsteps Into The Past
Transport Museum
British Museum
Westminster Abbey
Canterbury
Tues
English classes
Discover London excursion
24 Jul
To Be Or Not To Be
London Zoo
Victoria and Albert Museum
Globe Theatre
Stratford-on-Avon
Wed
English classes
Sports: SKOLA Olympics or Art
31 Jul
Back In Time
HMS Belfast
Imperial War Museum
HMS Belfast
Dover
Thurs
English classes
Discover London excursion
7 Aug
Tea With The Royals
Royal Mews
National Gallery
Buckingham Palace
Windsor Castle
Fri
English classes
Themed party: SKOLA presents Shakespeare
14 Aug
Geek Week
Science Museum
Science Museum
London Transport Museum
Greenwich
Sat
Full day excursion
21 Aug
On Stage
Kidzania
Covent Garden
Madame Tussauds
Oxford
Lunch
ACCOMMODATION For families - please contact us for our list of recommended hotels and accommodation agencies. Alternatively we can arrange homestay accommodation through our partner agencies.
“All lessons are very good, I like group work and the projects.”
Lunch
WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Full programme 0900-1640 Monday-Friday • Saturday excursion 0900-1730 (10-17 years). Parents & siblings can join for an additional fee. • Weekly ‘Themed Party’ with a different theme each week. Our children create a performance related to their class work. Followed by a disco /karaoke and games in the garden. • Hot lunch & healthy snacks • Free morning transfers for parents from Gloucester Gate to our parent’s school, SKOLA Baker Street
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
*Homestay accommodation is arranged with our partner agencies. * Saturday excursions are included for 10-17 years. 7-9 years are welcome if they come with a parent. £45 per person per Saturday, packed lunch included.
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BAKER STREET Summer Courses for Adults
ABOUT OUR SUMMER COURSES FOR ADULTS Choose from General English, IELTS exam preparation, Business English or private lessons. Most classes start at 10am and there are afternoon options too.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
“Very friendly host family. The social programme is really funny and good. Good teachers, good classmates. I will miss you!!” Aljaž, Slovenia
Learn English in a superb location with high quality facilities. From 26 June until 25 August we are located in a beautiful Royal College close to Baker Street – home of the famous Sherlock Holmes. You will study English in a historical building in the heart of London. The attractive facilities include modern, well-equipped classrooms, an on-site cafeteria providing fresh, home-made food, high-quality accommodation in the same building, beautiful gardens and a lively social programme giving you the chance to fully experience London. Classes start at 10 am giving you time to avoid the busy morning rush and arrive at school in time for a fresh coffee at our cafe. LOCATION - Baker Street, Central London Less than 10 minutes’ walk from Baker Street tube station and on the borders of the beautiful Regent’s Park, within a short walk of London Zoo and Madame Tussauds.
STUDENT NATIONALITIES In summer 2016 we had 38 different nationalities including: School founded 1978 Course dates 26 June - 25 August 2017 Ages 18+ (occasional 16-17 year old) Levels Elementary to Advanced (please contact us if you are a beginner)
3 Kazakhstan
8%
5 Iran
6%
BOOKING & CONTACT INFORMATION
6
6%
SKOLA Baker Street c/o The Royal College of Gynaecology 27 Sussex Place, Regent’s Place London NW1 4RG
7 Spain
6%
8 France
5%
9 Japan
5%
Website www.skola.co.uk/bakerstreet
10 Poland
3%
Saudi Arabia
Telephone +44 (0) 207 387 7575
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
*Homestay accommodation is arranged with our partner agencies.
11%
7%
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Accommodation & Airport Transfers We can arrange student house, studio or homestay accommodation with our partner agencies. Alternatively please contact us for our list of recommended hotels and accommodation agencies.
2 Italy
4 Turkey
Email
[email protected]
See our ‘Social Programme’ for a range of activities, many are free.
12%
Minimum stay 1 week
WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Classes starting at 10am • A choice of courses - 15, 20 or 30 hours or private lessons. • Lively social programme • All lesson materials • Final certificate of attendance
Lunch (approx. £5.50) & Coffee (approx. £1.80).
1 Russia
SOCIAL PROGRAMME Adult Summer 2016
Summer Courses for Adults
Locations
Dates
Prices
St. James’ Park walk and ice cream in Covent Garden
28th June Tuesday
£Free
Camden Market
30th June Thursday
£Free
Borough Market
2nd July Saturday
£Free
Hours
Course
Times
15
General English
1000 – 1130 & 1145 – 1315
Cinema Evening and popcorn
5th July Tuesday
£10 approx.
20
General English
1000 – 1130 & 1145 – 1315 & 1400 – 1500
Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill
7th July Thursday
£Free
30
General English, IELTS or Business English*
1000 – 1130 & 1145 – 1315 & 1400 – 1500 & 1515-1715
Hampton Court
9th July Saturday
$17.10 (St. card) £21
15PM
General English, IELTS or Business English*
1400-1500 & 1515-1715
La Porchetta – Pizza Night
12th July Tuesday
£10 approx.
5 hours+
Private lessons
To be agreed
Covent Garden: Street Theatre/ice cream
14th July Thursday
£Free + snack money
* Both IELTS & Business English 30 hour options include 15 hours morning General English
Etc.
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