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

1 3

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+)

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26 June - 25 August 2017

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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.

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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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