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Sir Laurence Intensive Summer Camp 13-16

Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge University

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Course description

Sir Laurence is located at Lucy Cavendish, one of the Cambridge University colleges, just 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Cambridge. It is a quiet campus in lovely gardens and with modern architecture and excellent facilities.

We don't accept groups at this camp and have a maximum of 80 students at any time.

The camp includes:

28 lessons of English tuition per weeks
9 activities per week
1 full day excursion per week
Return airport transfers to/from London Heathrow or Stansted airport on Sundays
Placement testing
A full report and certificate at the end of the course

Course topics

Class details are: 15 hours of lessons per week, 3 hours per day on 5 days, mixed-nationality morning classes, entry test on the first Monday of the course, course materials, an academic report from your teachers at the end of your stay and a certificate of studies at the end of your stay. The activities programme includes: mask party, 5 afternoon sessions of daytime activities per week - approx 2 hours per day on 5 days, welcome orientation of the course centre and city on the first Monday of your course, wide choice of sports, arts & crafts, cultural and language activities, up to 6 activity choices per session, evening activities 7 days a week and easy access to activities office and staff.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
28 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cambridge.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 13 - 16 years old
Average 14 years old

Certificate

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

Sir Laurence is ideal for mature young people who want an intensive English language programme combined with activities and excursions. The camp is based at Lucy Cavendish, part of Cambridge University, just 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Cambridge.

Year opened
2009
Number of classrooms
15

Accreditations

Facilities

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

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 Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge University varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 14. In the summer, the average age is 14.

School holidays

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
30 Jun - 04 Aug
School holidays
None

School location

Lucy Cavendish College is one of the University's 31 colleges. It is a modern college, with good teaching and social facilities, very high-quality residential accommodation, and excellent food. It is just 10 minutes' walk from the center of Cambridge. We have been running the Sir Laurence summer camp at Lucy Cavendish College every summer since 2009.

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housing

Housing

Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge University offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 13 - 16 years old
Address: Lady Margaret Road, Cambridge CB30BU, UK
Location: In the city center of Cambridge
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Included
Residential accommodation, on campus, at the school in rooms shared by two students. Students share with other Sir Laurence students of a different nationality, same sex and similar age.
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 . 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 £ 30 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 Cambridge 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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