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Autumn Programme 14th October – 11th November 2018

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Top 10 reasons to study in Burlington School ....................................................... 4Autumn Programmes .......................................................................... 5 Programmes ........................................................................................... 6 Week 1 (14th October – 21st October 2018)

Harry Potter (Wonder and Magic) ................................... 8 Week 2 (21st October – 28th October 2018)

Science and Wonder .................................................................... 9 Week 3 (28th October – 4th November 2018)

Music, Theatre and Movies .................................................. 10 Week 4 (4th November – 11th November 2018)

London – Our City .......................................................................... 11

YOUNG LEARNERS 2018 PROGRAMMES

Burlington School1-3 Chesilton Road, London, SW6 5AA, UK

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✔ COURSE OUTCOMES: be more confident in your use of English use English to study, work and socialise improve your opportunities in education

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1. Caring and supportive environment

2. Dedicated teachers

3. Safe and convenient location

4. Fun and educational social programme

5. Multinational classes

6. High student satisfaction

7. Almost 30 years of experience teaching English

8. Personal approach to students

9. Innovative and exciting themed weeks

10. Multilingual workforce

Top 10 reasons to study at Burlington School:

Welfare

Students’ welfare and happiness is extremely important to us.

All our staff have full background checks in line with UK law and British Council requirements, and have been trained in safeguarding young people.

There are a number of staff members trained in first aid.

There are staff members living in the residential accommodation, and all homestay providers are fully background-checked, so we are there to look after our students 24 hours a day.



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COURSE SUMMARY: Dates: 14th October – 11th November 2018Course length: 1 – 4 weeks Location: Fulham, London (South West London – Zone 2)Ages: 7 – 17 years oldLevels taught: Beginner (pre-A1) to Advanced (C1) Maximum class size: 15 students

Location description:

SOUTH WEST LONDON, FULHAM

London is (we think) the greatest city in the world, and Burlington School has been delivering high-quality English courses in London for nearly 30 years. London is famous for its teaching and universities, and has so much to offer students.

The school is in the quiet residential area of South West London, but with excellent transport links to Central London and all the attractions. At Burlington School, you are never bored. As well as our classes, there is a full social programme of sports and activities, and meals are provided in the school cafeteria. Packed lunches are provided for the full-day excursions.

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Programmes

Course only:

If the student is in London with family, and they wish to visit the city together we are happy to offer only tuition, with no accommodation or social programme included (individual activities or excursions can be added if required).

INCLUDES:– 15hrs General English/Exam Preparation

Junior Programme (Course, Lunch and Social Programme Mon – Fri): If the student is in London with family, we are happy to offer the course with no accommodation included.

INCLUDES: – 15hrs General English/Exam Preparation Hot Lunch Mon – Fri 5 x afternoon Social Programme Mon – Fri

Homestay Option: Our Homestay Option gives students the chance to experience life in a British home. Homestay providers treat the student as a full member of the household, eating together and sharing the common living areas. Homestay accommodation is in single, twin or triple rooms. No more than four students stay in a homestay at any one time.

Our homestay providers live in residential areas of London with good transport links to the school and Central London.

Burlington School’s Homestay providers may be organised by the school directly, or by a third-party accommodation agency.

INCLUDES:– 15hrs General English/Exam Preparation– Hot Lunch Mon – Fri– 5 x afternoon Social Programme Mon – Fri Homestay Accommodation (Shared Room, Shared

Bathrooms) Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch

and Dinner Sun – Sun) 1 x Full-Day Trip

Residential Option: Our Residential Option gives students the chance to stay in a centrally-located residence. There are Burlington staff members living in the residence, so we are there to look after our students 24 hours a day. Residential accommodation is in single, twin, triple or dormitory rooms.

INCLUDES:– 15hrs General English/Exam Preparation– Hot Lunch Mon – Fri– 5 x afternoon Social Programme Mon – Fri Residential Accommodation (Shared Room, En Suite

Bathrooms) Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and

Dinner Sun – Sun) 1 x Full-Day Trip

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Course Description:

Our London Standard Course is for groups and individuals who want to increase their opportunities in education by studying English in the exciting cosmopolitan city of London.

Classes cover grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking. One lesson every day looks at British Culture, and includes project work.

Project Themes:Our Autumn Programme is designed around innovative and exciting themes that will help you learn and explore more about British Culture:

WEEK 1(14th October – 21st October 2018) Harry Potter (Wonder and Magic)

WEEK 2 (21st October – 28th October 2018) Science and Wonder

WEEK 3(28th October – 4th November 2018) Music, Theatre and Movies

WEEK 4 (4th November – 11th November 2018) London – Our City

Study Tours: Students will enjoy an exciting and varied social programme. It will give the student an opportunity to explore parts of London, make friends and practice their English in an informal setting.

AFTERNOON EXCURSIONS CAN INCLUDE:

Walking tour of WestminsterHarry Potter (Wonder and Magic) Theme

Find the entrance to The Ministry of Magic, and see where the muggle Prime Minister lives.

Walking tour of Bankside and St Paul’sLondon – Our City Theme

Bankside is the home of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and the world-famous Tate Modern Gallery, and is a short walk from the historic St Paul’s Cathedral.

Shakespeare’s Globe Music, Theatre and Movies Theme

Visit the reconstructed site of Shakespeare’s original Globe Theatre on Bankside.

FULL DAY EXCURSIONS CAN INCLUDE:

Full-Day Trip to Oxford Harry Potter (Wonder and Magic) Theme

Visit Britain’s oldest (and possibly most beautiful) university city. You can also visit Christ Church College* (inspiration for Hogwarts Dining Hall) and the Bodleian Library* (filming location for Hogwarts library and infirmary).

Full-Day Trip to Greenwich London – Our City Theme

Travel by boat to Greenwich in East London, home to Britain’s historic Royal Naval College and the Royal Observatory, and birthplace to many English Kings and Queens.

* Extra cost Oxford - visit Christ Church College* (inspiration for Hogwarts Dining Hall) and the Bodleian Library* (filming location for Hogwarts library and infirmary). (£25.00)

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Our Harry Potter themed week will tell you all this and more, while improving your English.

Topics covered this week may include:n English literature n Magic n English schools

Sample Programme:Monday Walking tour of Westminster

Find the entrance to The Ministry of Magic, and see where the muggle Prime Minister lives.

Tuesday Natural History Museum See the real-life Fantastic Beasts.

Wednesday Harry Potter Studio Tour* Visit the actual film sets, and learn about the special effects behind the magic. Or Kings Cross Station (Platform 9 ¾) + Harry Potter shop & Camden Town

Thursday Walking tour of Bankside and Borough Market See sites including the Millennium Bridge (from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) and Borough Market, home to the Leaky Cauldron.

Friday Shopping Go shopping in some of London’s most iconic shops.

Saturday Day trip to Oxford Visit Britain’s oldest (and possibly most beautiful) university city. You can also visit Christ Church College* (inspiration for Hogwarts Dining Hall) and the Bodleian Library* (filming location for Hogwarts library and infirmary).

Harry Potter (Wonder and Magic)

Do you know that JK Rowling used to be an English Teacher?

Do you know where the inspiration for Hogwarts Dining Room is?

Do you know where the entrance to the Ministry of Magic is?

ONE DAY

TRIP* Extra cost:

Harry Potter Studio Tour (£100.00) Oxford - visit Christ Church College* (inspiration for Hogwarts Dining Hall) and the Bodleian Library* (filming location for Hogwarts library and infirmary) (£25.00)

INCLUDED Full Day Trip – Oxford Harry Potter Studio Tour*

n Autumn Programme Week 1 (14th October – 21st October 2018)


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n Autumn Programme Week 2 (21st October – 28th October 2018)

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Our Science and Wonder themed week will tell you all this and more, while improving your English.

Topics covered this week may include:n Science and Engineering n Space travel n The future


See some of London’s iconic architecture and engineering, including The Houses of Parliament and the London Eye.

Tuesday Science Museum The Science Museum is a great place to see, touch and experience science first-hand.

Wednesday View from the Shard Visit London’s highest viewing platform and the only place to take in over 1,000 years of the capital’s history at once.

Thursday Walking tour of the City of London See some of London’s most famous modern buildings, including The Shard and The Gherkin alongside streets and buildings that are hundreds of years old.


Saturday Full-Day Trip to Cambridge Visit one of Britain’s greatest and most historical university towns. Cambridge University has educated some of the world’s greatest scientists, from Sir Isaac Newton to Stephen Hawking.

Science and Wonder

Do you know where the law of gravity was discovered?

Do you know what is the tallest building in the EU?

Do you know where the inventor of the world wide web was born?

ONE DAY

TRIP

INCLUDED Full-Day Trip – Cambridge INCLUDED the Shard (London highest viewing platform).

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n Autumn Programme Week 3 (28th October – 4th November 2018)

Our Theatre, Film and TV themed week will tell you all this and more, while improving your English.

Topics covered this week may include:n The arts n English literature n Movies


See some of London’s most famous sites, including The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye.

Tuesday Shakespeare’s Globe Visit the reconstructed site of Shakespeare’s original Globe Theatre on Bankside.

Wednesday Musical* See one of the famous musicals in London’s West End - choices include The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables. Or James Bond Walking Tour See sites including the MI5 building (from the James Bond films).

Thursday Walking tour of London’s Theatreland See some of the theatres where the most famous stars have appeared.


Saturday Madame Tussauds Take selfies with the stars.

Music, Theatre and Movies

Do you know where The Beatles gave their last concert?

Do you know what is London’s longest-running play?

Do you know which disused tube stations are used for filming Hollywood movies?

* Extra cost: Musical (Price available on request)

INCLUDED Entrance Madame Tussauds Musical*


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See some of London’s most famous sites, including The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye.

Tuesday Museum of London Explore London’s history, from prehistoric times to the modern day at the famous Museum of London.

Wednesday London Eye See London from above, with a trip on the 135-metre-high London Eye.

Thursday Walking tour of Bankside and St Paul’s Bankside is the home of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and the world-famous Tate Modern Gallery, and is a short walk from the historic St Paul’s Cathedral.


Saturday Full-Day Trip to Greenwich Travel by boat to Greenwich in East London, home to Britain’s historic Royal Naval College and the Royal Observatory, and birthplace to many English kings and queens.

Our London themed week will tell you all this and more, while improving your English.

Topics covered this week may include:n London n City life n The sea

Do you know where the Great Fire of London started?

Do you know exactly what Big Ben is?

Do you know when the London Underground first opened?

ONE DAY

TRIP

n Autumn Programme Week 4 (4th November – 11th November 2018)

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London – Our City

INCLUDED London Eye INCLUDED Full Day Trip – Greenwich

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Burlington School1-3 Chesilton Road, London, SW6 5AA, UK

t: +44 (0)20 7736 9621, +44 (0)20 7610 9662, f: +44 (0)20 7371 8131

[email protected] www.burlingtonschool.co.ukProprietor: Isabella Anders

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