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Sir Edward

Sir Edward

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Course description

Our Sir Edward camp is designed for children between the ages of 8 to16. This programme runs at King’s Ely, the school was founded in the year 970, and is one of the oldest schools in the world. Ely is a small, peaceful city, in the heart of Cambridgeshire just 25 kms from Cambridge: the ideal setting for children. There is a swimming pool on campus – friendly atmosphere and we have been running the programme every summer since 2008.

This programme comes as a package and includes:
• Residential accommodation on campus at the school
• All meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner. A packed lunch will be provided on excursion days
• Drinks and snacks are provided before bed
• Transfers on arrival from Heathrow or Stansted airports (on Sundays only)
• Transfers on departure to Heathrow or Stansted airports (on Sundays only)
• 20 lessons per week
• Extra-curricular activities
• 2 full day excursions and 1 half day excursion each week
• End of course certificate and full academic report
• A high staff to student ratio

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (06 Jul - 10 Aug)
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Tuesday and Thursday - Saturday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Ely to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 9 - 15 years old
Average 12 years old

Certificate

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

Our Sir Edward programme is suitable for 8-16-year-olds and is located at the world-famous King's School in Ely (25 km north of Cambridge) in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside.

Its magnificent cathedral dominates the city and makes this one of the finest and most unspoiled medieval cities in Britain. Many of the ancient buildings are part of The King's School's teaching centers and student residences. All facilities are on-campus including a pool, gym, and tennis courts.

Included in the price:

20 lessons (15 hours) of English language teaching per week
All educational materials
Placement test
Certificate of Studies
Academic Report
Social, cultural and sporting activities
2 full day excursions per week
1 half day excursion per week
All meals
Return airport transfers on Sundays from Heathrow or Stansted airports

Year opened
2007
Number of classrooms
20

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Sir Edward varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 12. In the summer, the average age is 12.

School holidays

SE 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

Ely is a beautiful, peaceful town in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside: the ideal setting for children. It is 25 kilometers north of Cambridge and 125 kilometers from London. Its magnificent cathedral, established in 1083, dominates the city and makes this one of the finest and most unspoiled medieval cities in Britain. Many of the ancient buildings are part of the school's teaching centers and residences.
The center of the town has a traditional English 'High Street' with a wide range of shops and a classic market square. Although it is a city, Ely has a population of only 15,000 people.

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housing

Housing

SE offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - 3-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 9 - 14 years old
Address: St Mary's Street, Ely
Location: In the city center of Ely
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 3-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, computers, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 1 - 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Included
Accommodation is on-campus in shared rooms (twin, triple, multibedded). Some single rooms are also available.
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 SE. 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 £ 5 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 Ely 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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