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Academic Explorers, 12 - 14 year olds

Academic Summer Ltd

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Course description

Our camp is based on the broad IGCSE/GCSE curriculum and covers a wide range of Academic Subjects including; English, Applied Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Humanities and Art. Students have up to 30 hours of inspiring learning per week between subject lessons, our Be a Leader programme and Elective choices. Explorers gain a real insight and excellent preparation for any GCSE, pre IB or equivalent programme. Students pick up invaluable study skills to help students in their academic careers whilst being introduced to different styles of learning. Students learn from inspiring, qualified subject teachers who have been supported by EFL teachers so they know how to teach students whose first language is not English.

We take a cross-curricular approach to make learning fun and interesting so lessons involve a mixture of theory and practical work. For example, in Science, students enjoy many opportunities to do some practical experiments in the science laboratories which brings the theory to life. Students develop their IT skills, research and study skills as well as practising how to give effective presentations.

Sports, other activities, half a day trips take place during the afternoon from Monday to Friday and at weekends there are full-day excursions to exciting cities and towns.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-6 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Activity
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Lesson
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Lesson
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Break
11:05 AM - 11:30 AM
Lesson
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Activity
01:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Other session
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Lesson
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Lesson
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 12 - 14 years old
Average 14 years old
(15 in the summer)

Certificate

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

We help students experience an authentic Britain away from the hustle of the well-trodden tourist trail. The school is located in the south-west of England, close to the city of Bristol and one hour from London by train, Sidcot School is a beautiful, safe and rural school with outstanding facilities:

Sidcot School facilities include:

- a swimming pool,
- tennis courts
- sports hall
- playing fields
- library
- art centre with high spec music, drama and art facilities
- boarding accommodation with single, double and triple bedrooms and cosy students' lounges
- laundry facilities
- modern dining hall serving a variety of delicious, multicultural home-made meals
- coffee shop (Sidcot Hub)
- WIFI throughout the campus

Academic Summer will help you achieve your personal best through our exciting learning programmes. If you are aged 7-17 our experienced and inspiring teachers will give you an Academic Summer to remember. Learn about your favourite subjects, develop life-changing study skills and prepare for your future by giving yourself a competitive edge. We want you to feel confident about learning in a different environment and accept that not everyone learns in the same way whether you are a visual, auditory or kinaesthetic learner we have a teaching style that will suit you and bring your learning to life.

If English is not your first language, there is no better way to improve than through our teaching methodology - CLIL - Content and Language Integrated Learning. We integrate content (academic subject matter) and language development following the IB’s liberal approach to learning. Discovery and exploration are more highly valued than simply learning content. You will develop your competence in communicative use of English as an international language whether you are native or non-native speakers of English.

Our goal is that every student that comes to Academic Summer finds a love for education that will stay with them for life.

Year opened
2013
Number of classrooms
20

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Academic Summer Ltd varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 14. In the summer, the average age is 15.

AS teaches students from all over the world, including:

China
14%
Italy
14%
Spain
8%
France
6%
Poland
5%
Germany
4%
Latvia
4%
Lithuania
4%
Russia
4%
Turkey
3%
UK
3%
USA
3%
Albania
2%
Argentina
2%
Kazakhstan
2%
Georgia
1%
Greece
1%
Japan
1%
Mexico
1%
Other
18%

School holidays

AS 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.

Open dates
07 Jul - 18 Aug
School holidays
None

School location

In the summer, we use this amazing boarding school which is nestled within the rolling hills of southwest England, Sidcot School offers a traditional countryside experience. Students based at this top-performing independent boarding school will see the glory of the fields and hedgerows in full bloom at the height of the British summertime.

The city centre of Bristol, with its vibrant offering of shops, dockside restaurants and theatres, is just 40 minutes away by car.

Facilities

Sidcot School combines modern, beautifully designed study centres with hi-tech facilities to cover a diverse range of student interests. The excellent amenities here include:

* A sports centre with a 25-metre indoor swimming pool and a sports hall with a sprung floor, multi-gym and viewing balcony
* A stunning arts centre with facilities for fine art, sculpture, photography and digital media
* A dedicated performance hall with a recording studio and music technology suite
* A drama department with facilities for students to turn performances into theatre, radio or film
* Horse riding lessons. - optional activity not included in the course fees
* Sidcot Hub, the on-site student coffee shop selling an array of hot drinks and snacks
* A modern cafeteria
* Separate boys and girls’ boarding houses and single rooms available for over 16s
* Student lounges, kitchens and laundry facilities
* An on-site nurse and qualified First Aiders

As an Academic Summer student studying at Sidcot School, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to our line-up of fun and unusual leisure activities.

A free afternoon might find you playing water polo or taking part in a round of “Octopush” (underwater hockey).

There’s also an opportunity to shoot a few hoops on the basketball court or help with local community and charity projects. Have your swimmers ready for our regular pool parties and work a Game of Thrones vibe with archery and fencing workshops.

HORSE-RIDING is available on-site.

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visa

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 AS. 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 £ 75 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 Bristol 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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