PERCIVAL SCHOOL
SUMMER 2017
JOIN A QUEST TODAY!
7-17 years old
9 July-12 August 2017
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PERCIVAL SCHOOL JOIN A QUEST TODAY! 7-17 years old 9 July-12 August 2017 SUMMER 2017 WE WELCOME TO PERCIVAL SCHOOL! Director of Pe Di Percival Sch chool ool Table Tabl e of of Cont ontent ents LEARNING ENGLISH AT PERCIVAL SCHOOL
SUMMER 2017
JOIN A QUEST TODAY!
7-17 years old
9 July-12 August 2017
Percival school, 6 Dukes road, London, WC1H 9AD – Percival@languagelink.co.uk - +44 (0)20 3214 8250 – www.percivalsummerschool.com
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WE WELCOME TO PERCIVAL SCHOOL!
El Elizabe beth h Fo Forrester, Di Director of Pe Percival Sch chool
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LEARNING ENGLISH AT PERCIVAL SCHOOL HAVING FUN AT PERCIVAL SCHOOL LIFE AT PERCIVAL SCHOOL QUESTS PROGRAMME SUMMER SCHOOL FEES
Percival school, 6 Dukes road, London, WC1H 9AD – Percival@languagelink.co.uk - +44 (0)20 3214 8250 – www.percivalsummerschool.com
2 ENJO JOY Y LEARNING AT T PERCIVAL SCHOOL! Percival School is a new programme launched in celebration of Language Link’s 40th anniversary in partnership with PACT. Designed for students, aged 7 to 17 years old, it will provide them, during the holiday, with a unique and immersive experience of the British Language, culture and life in the heart of London. BRINGING THE LANGUAGE MORE ALIVE BRINGING THE LANGUAGE MORE ALIVE Academic classes are held in the morning. They are designed to familiarise the students with the afternoon activities and excursions. UK & INTERNATIONAL PUPILS UK & INTERNATIONAL PUPILS We welcome both international and English native speaking pupils. EXCURSIONS & WORKSHOPS EXCURSIONS & WORKSHOPS The afternoon and one-full day excursions, as well as the workshops, are designed to support the knowledge acquired during the English morning classes in an interactive way. Children will be given the possibility to discover one or more of the finest English cultural and historical sites. Our workshops are organised to enable our students to communicate in everyday English. RESIDENTIAL & RESIDENTIAL & NON NON-RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL Percival School primarily operates as a boarding school, located in London (Clapham). We also provide with a day school programme, in which parents are required to drop pupils off in the morning (08:45) and collect them in the afternoon (18:00). OUR LOCATIONS OUR LOCATIONS Our morning classrooms are run out of a private independent school in Clapham. Our boarding houses are in Clapham and Croydon. OUR M OUR MISSION ISSION “To re-establish the timeless values of the Code of Chivalry, not only as a means to learn English but also as a guide throughout their life”. OUR METHOD OUR METHOD We believe that curiosity and building confidence is just as important as academic learning and exam preparation. Each week is designed around a quest and aligned with the Code of Chivalry and its values. OUR EXPERTISE OUR EXPERTISE Percival School is operated by Language Link, a family run business with 40 years of experience in teaching English in the UK and around the world. PACT Educational Trust, runs four private independent schools with 25 years of experience and are our partners in the adventure.
Percival school, 6 Dukes road, London, WC1H 9AD – Percival@languagelink.co.uk - +44 (0)20 3214 8250 – www.percivalsummerschool.com
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LEARN LEARNING G EN ENGLI GLISH SH AT AT PERCI PERCIVAL VAL SCHOOL CHOOL
At Percival School, English lessons are designed by qualified and dedicated teachers. Whether your child is an English native speaker or an English learner, we
interests. Two main options are offered to the pupils:
To tailor to specific needs, academic add-ons are also available to enable students to prepare for their future:
The English classes are held in the morning in Clapham, from 9am to 12.30pm. The location can however vary for the English Through Subject (ETS) course, depending on the choice of the subject.
GEN GENERAL ERAL EN ENGLI GLISH SH COURSE COURSE EN ENGLI GLISH SH THROUGH HROUGH SUBJ SUBJECT ECT (E (ETS)
7-17 years old 13+ years old Included in the weekly package From £550 / week
subject /week
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GEN GENERAL ERAL EN ENGLI GLISH SH COURSE COURSE
7-17 years old 15 hours of English lessons per week Our General English course is delivered by qualified and dedicated teachers and designed to help our pupils to communicate effectively and confidently in English in everyday situations. We aim to ensure that the process is engaging and fun throughout the students’ stay. Pupils are split into four age groups:
At the beginning and at the end of the week, the pupils are given a test to assess their level of English.
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EN ENGLI GLISH SH THROUGH HROUGH SUBJ SUBJECT ECT (ET ETS) S)
13+ years old (From £550 per week) 12 hours of teaching through a subject of the student’s choice. These courses are presented by specialists and qualified teachers. Class size varies according to subject with a maximum student to teacher ratio of 5:1.
SU SUBJECTS BJECTS FEES FEES
Arts & Crafts £550 per subject Ceramics & Pottery Interior Design Music & Dance History of Fashion Drama, Theatre & Film Diving lessons Football one-to-one £900 Tennis one-to-one £1040 Horse riding £1320 * The range of subjects offered is subject to availability and demand. Some of these subjects will lead to an official qualification.
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ACADEM ACADEMIC C ADD ADD-ON ONS
11+ year olds (From £395/week) 12 hours of English per week Two academic add-ons are offered:
BRI BRITISH SH SCHOOL SCHOOL PREPARATI PREPARATION ON COURSE COURSE (BSP) BSP) IN INTERNATIO IONAL E ENGLIS ISH LAN LANGUAGE GUAGE TEST ESTING G SY SYST STEM EM (IE (IELTS)
11+ years old 15+ years old £395 / week £1995 / 3 weeks The British School Preparation course (BSP) is suitable for students who will follow the National Curriculum of England. The BSP course covers the main aspects of boarding school life for secondary school (11-16 years). This course aims to ease your child into British boarding school life and culture through the fun activities of Percival. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work in the UK or any other English- speaking country. The IELTS is suitable for students entering a British school or university now or in the next 2 years. The IELTS course is a 3-week intensive preparation designed to help your child pass confidently the IELTS certificate.
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English language teaching
curriculum-based teaching
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English language teaching
IELTS preparation course
certified Cambridge centre.
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Percival school, 6 Dukes road, London, WC1H 9AD – Percival@languagelink.co.uk - +44 (0)20 3214 8250 – www.percivalsummerschool.com
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HAV HAVING G FUN UN AT AT PERC RCIVAL AL SCHOOL HOOL
At Percival School, we believe that learning English should be fun. A large choice of activities is offered to the children, designed according to their age groups and interests. From cultural activities, such as visiting London’s most important cultural and historical sites, to sports, your child will be fully occupied all day long. Keeping a daily diary will provide memories and a written record of an unforgettable summer. Following British boarding school tradition, children will be divided into Houses: “Order of Knights”. As every child is unique, a variety of optional activities are available to explore and extend their own particular interest.
ACT ACTIVI VITIES ES & & WORKSHOPS ORKSHOPS EXCURSI EXCURSION ONS ADDI ADDITION ONAL AL OPT OPTION ONS
Sports, groups activities… Visit of London’s museums, markets, historical and cultural sites… Horse riding, wall climbing, graffiti… Poetry workshop… A full day excursion per week in Winchester, Oxford, Cambridge, Windsor Castle and Eton,
Harry Potter Tour, London Bridge Tour, Sherlock Holmes Museum, Madame Tussauds, Kidzania, London Zoo…
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LI LIFE FE AT AT PERCI PERCIVAL VAL SCHOOL CHOOL
The Percival school will take place on two beautiful sites:
The English morning classes will be held at Oliver House, from 9am to 12.30pm.
BOARDI BOARDING G SCHOOL SCHOOL DAY DAY SCHOOL CHOOL
From Sunday to Saturday From Monday to Friday – 8:45am to 6pm
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL Girls and boys live in separate campus locations with a course co-ordinator
homely environment. By offering all accommodation and facilities within the campus we are able to provide effective and safe supervision of all young students throughout their stay. ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION We offer triple, four-bed rooms and dormitories (with a max. of 6 beds) all with shared bathroom facilities. Bedrooms have wardrobes and drawer space so that it is not necessary to live out of a suitcase. There are desks for reading and writing. Bed linen is provided, but towels are not. After a very busy day of school classes and activities, there are TV/common rooms and games rooms for the evenings. There are also computer rooms, with WiFi, email and internet facilities and Percival has strict guidelines regarding screen time. We aim at Percival to create an environment of friendship and social activities, there are STRICT RULES regarding all mobile and IT devices. Students will have access to email, once a day. FOOD FOOD Students meet for breakfast, lunch and supper in the refectory. Students are provided with a wide selection of 3 appetising, healthy and varied meals freshly prepared every day by our catering team in the on-site refectories. Hot lunches are provided daily before excursions and students return to campus for a light supper. Special diets can be requested. Students are also provided with 2 refreshment breaks when on campus. Lunch includes a selection of cooked meals like pizza, curry, roast chicken,
salad and fresh bread. Desserts are always popular, fresh fruit and ice cream, jellies, yoghurts or a traditional cake. SAFEGUAR SAFEGUARDING DING & SAFETY & SAFETY The safety of our students is paramount, and we know that it is the number one concern for parents when choosing a language school
Being away from home can sometimes be difficult for younger children, which is why we focus on creating a warm welcoming family atmosphere that provides support and comfort to our students. Percival takes its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of students very seriously; and to work to ensure adequate processes are in place to identify, assess, and support any student who is suffering harm, distress, neglect, abuse or injury. We work extremely hard in order to ensure comprehensive training for all
guidance for all members of staff.
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WEEK SAMPLE
Our daily schedule enables students to experience enjoyable and continuous learning throughout the day. We combine all the essential elements to provide our students with the ultimate and unique summer experience.
FAI FAIR R PLAY PLAY NO NOBILITY VALOUR VALOUR HONOUR HONOUR COURT COURTESY ESY LOY LOYALT ALTY
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7h45 Arrival Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up 8h15 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 9h00- 10h30 Test Lesson EXCURSION Lesson Lesson Quiet time 10h30- 11h00 Break Break Break Break 11h00- 12h30 Lesson Lesson Lesson Test 12h30- 13h30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 13h30- 16h45 Welcome Timetable Code of Chivalry Divided into Order of Knights 16h45- 17h15 Break Break Break Break Break 17h15- 19h00 Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities 19h00- 19h30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Medieval Experience Dinner 19h30- 20h00 Journal Journal Journal Journal Journal Journal Journal 20h00 Bedtime Bedtime Bedtime Bedtime Bedtime Bedtime Bedtime
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QUES QUESTS PROGRAM PROGRAMME 5 5 QUESTS TS OVER TH THE SUMMER 9th July – 12th August 2017
5 weeks packed with educational and adventurous fun! Each week has its own special quest. 1 full day excursion + 1 Medieval experience day English lessons in the morning, activities in the afternoon. A welcome ceremony on the first day of their arrival
Students can enrol for any number of quests.
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Dates: 9th July - 15th July 2017 Excursion: Winchester Medieval experience: Medieval play party Price: From £1400 (residential) From £895 (non-residential)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
England’s ancient capital and the former seat of King Arthur’s Round Table, Winchester is the perfect English, steeped in history and busting with things to do. Winchester is set in the glorious Hampshire countryside and is the inspiration of Jane Austen’s, Sense and Sensibility. Students will embark on a Treasure Trail discovering clues in and around The Great Hall, Castle and Cathedral.
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Dates: 16th – 22nd July 2017 Excursion: Oxford Medieval experience: Dance and costume party Price: From £1400 (residential) From £895 (non-residential)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Known as the “city of dreaming spires”, Oxford is a beautiful and traditional city which revolves around its prestigious 12th century university, its gateway to the Cotswolds and English’s finest medieval villages. Tours of the colleges, as well as a Treasure Hunt, are part of the day’s activities.
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Dates: 23rd July – 29 July 2017 Excursion: Cambridge Medieval experience: Medieval tournament Price: From £1400 (residential) From £895 (non-residential)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Home to one of the most prestigious university of the United Kingdom, founded in the 13th century, Cambridge, based along the river Cam in Eastern England, has a lot to offer.
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Dates: 30th July- 5th August 2017 Excursion: Windsor Castle & Eton Medieval experience: Medieval dinner Price: From £1400 (residential) From £895 (non-residential)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Royal residence of British kings and queens for over 1,000 years, Windsor castle is famous for its typical medieval architecture.
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Dates: 6th August – 12th August 2017 Excursion: Battle & Hastings Medieval experience: Medieval show Price: From £1400 (residential) From £895 (non-residential)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
On the 14 October 1066, the army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold fought a battle which would change the course of English history. Find out more about it while visiting Battle and Hastings’s famous battlefield.
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SU SUMMER ER SCH SCHOOL L FEES FEES
Over the summer, 5 different weeks are available. Students can enrol for any number of quests they wish.
QUEST QUEST 1 QUEST QUEST 2 QUEST QUEST 3 QUEST QUEST 4 QUEST QUEST 5
9th - 15th July 2017 16th - 22nd July 2017 23rd - 29th July 2017 30th July – 5th August 2017 6th – 12th August 2017 Winchester Oxford Cambridge Windsor Castle & Eton Battle & Hastings
RESI RESIDEN DENTIAL AL WEEK EEK PACKAGE PACKAGE NO NON-RESI RESIDEN DENTIAL AL WEEK EEK PACKAGE PACKAGE
entry test and a final test to assess their level of English and their progress
excursion outside London
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks)
entry test and a final test to assess their level of English and their progress
excursion outside London
£1400 £895
HOW HOW TO O BOOK BOOK
Online application form on the Percival school website: www.percivalsummerschool.com Email: Percival@languagelink.co.uk Phone: +44 (0)20 3214 8250
All courses are subject to a £100 (UK) non- refundable registration fee. Other conditions may apply, read them carefully. Once you have met the conditions of your
prepare your child’s stay at the school. Payment must be made in full at least 7 days before the start of the quest(s). TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read these conditions carefully as they shall form part of the contract between the person responsible for the fees and Percival
you have read and understood all of these conditions as you will be deemed to accept these conditions when you sign the registration form.
Should you wish to stay for a shorter period of time, you will still be required to pay for the full programme.
A full refund will be given if written confirmation is received up to 2 weeks before the start of the booked week(s). Beyond this period, refunds will be considered at our discretion.
The course outline and sample timetable featured in marketing is illustrative only. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. The pupils must abide by Percival School rules. Failure to abide by these rules may result in expulsion from the programme.
Percival School reserves the right to withdraw from offering a course or subject at any time.
a) The student is liable for any breakages, loss or damage caused by the student to the premises in which the student is being taught or is living. b) Breakages, loss or damage in shared rooms or communal living areas are considered the joint responsibility of the students in occupation, and will be recovered as such, unless an individual student accepts responsibility for such damage caused. c) Percival School may impose a reasonable penalty or fine for other forms
misconduct such as contravening health & safety regulations or infringing Percival School policy. d) Percival School may impose a reasonable penalty for any late pick-up
programme, exceeded 30 minutes, at
Percival School does not accept responsibility
and the student is advised to take personal insurance to cover any loss or damage to personal property which may occur while the student is at Percival School although the student, parents, guardians or carers of the student, and the person responsible for the payment of fees, should take independent advice on the content of such policies beforehand.
CON CONTACT ACT
PERCIVAL SCHOOL PERCIVAL SCHOOL 6 Dukes Road, London, WC1H 9AD www.percivalsummerschool.com www.facebook.com/percivalschool Elizabeth Forrester, Director of Percival School Mobile: + 44(0) 7588 406 290 Phone: +44 (0)20 3214 8250 Email: Percival@languagelink.co.uk Skype: Percival School Elizabeth.forrester@languagelink.co.uk