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LAL London TwickenhamLondon Experience Summer School

St Mary’s University is a modern university campus and was founded in 1850. It is located in Strawberry Hill, a suburb of Twickenham in south west London.The campus also includes Strawberry Hill House, a neo-Gothic castle, built in 1747.

Age 12-17 Free WiFi Lounge area

On-site cafeteria Tennis courts, sports fields, sports hall and

basketball courts

Our

SchoolLondon Twickenham

YOUNG LEARNER PACKAGES

Course Ages Course dates Course duration

Classic London Experience 12-17 28 Jun - 16 Aug 1-4 weeks

Premium London Experience 12-17 28 Jun - 16 Aug 2 weeks

• Students who want to stay more than 2 weeks but want to do one of the specialist courses can book Classic for the other weeks.

• Students who want to stay more than 4 weeks are advised to do a two centre course as the leisure programme will repeat every 4 weeks

• For information on students who do not fall within this age range, please ask to see the Young Learner Age Range Policy.

TRANSFERSArrivals and departures are on Sundays only.

See our Price List or your Group Quote for exact arrival and departure times.

Price includes accompanied transfer to and from London Heathrow* with the arrival and departure times listed in the Price List or group quote. Transfers outside of these times and dates are subject to an additional cost.

Transfers may involve a waiting time of up to two hours after students have cleared immigration.

*Gatwick, Luton, St Pancras, London City and Stansted arrivals and departures incur a supplement charge and are usually transferred via Heathrow which may incur additional waiting time.

Transfers from other airports are available upon request and additional costs will be charged.

CLASSES & CLASSROOMS• Maximum 15 students

• Large, spacious classrooms

• Classrooms located centrally on campus

• Students tested online for written and on-site for oral skills

• Students tested at the end of their course to check for progress

• International mix of students

• 15 hours tuition per week (usually on a zigzag programme with lessons in the morning one week and the afternoon another week – see our course timetable for more information)

COURSE & METHODOLOGY• LAL’s own bespoke course book, “Round the World”

given to every student (included in price)

• Curriculum and class levels based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

• For more detailed information on the LAL Summer Schools Course Descriptions and Levels please refer to the LAL Summer Schools Academic Principles & Course Outline Information Sheet

• Course designed by LAL academic staff with a focus on communication and current topics

• Certificate of attendance and teacher’s report given to every student

SAMPLE TIMETABLE: Week 1

Premium London Experience only

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

08.00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

09.00 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly

Arrivals

Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons

Full-day Excursion:

Oxford

Break Break Break Break Break

Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons & Final Feedback

13.00 Lunch Lunch Assembly Lunch Lunch Assembly

14.00 Assembly Assembly

Half-dayExcursion:

London Royal Walk

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West End Walk & Thames

Disco Cruise

18.30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

19.20 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly

Treasure Hunt Gladiator Contest

Bigger, Better, Best

Talent Show & Karaoke Themed Disco Casino &

Auction

22.00 House Meeting & Bed Time

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13.00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

14.00 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly

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Level Test Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons

Break Break Break Break Break

Student Induction Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons

18.30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Assembly Dinner Dinner

19.20 Assembly Assembly Assembly AssemblyEvening

Excursion: Dinner in

Central London

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Speed Friending Summer Fete Quiz Time! Murder Mystery

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AccommodationLAL London Twickenham

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RESIDENCE• Up to 6 residential blocks available

• Two options of single rooms only (see price list):• Shared bathrooms • Minimum ratio of WC/bath/shower 1:8 students• En-suite bathrooms

• Blocks arranged as single sex. En-suite may be segregated by floor or sectionMale staff/group leaders are not allowed to enter female flats without a female staff member accompanying them except in emergency situations

• Rooms:

• Single Bed• Carpet• Wardrobe or hanging area

HOMESTAY• Bed and Breakfast with homestay hosts

• Evening meals and time with hosts two evenings per week

• Shared bedrooms (some homestays may have single rooms but this cannot be requested)

• All homestays are in Twickenham or surrounding suburbs

• Walking distance or a short bus or train ride (cost of any bus or train passes included)

SECURITY, DEPOSIT & KEYS• Key to room

• Homestay students are not provided with a key

• Damage Deposit of £60 or €80 on arrival

• This will be returned to the student only upon departure

LAUNDRY• Laundry facilities available at a cost to the student,

though powder/detergent is free

• N.B. LAL takes no responsibility for any damage, shrinkage or colour run to clothing

STAFF & ROOM ALLOCATION• All residential accommodation is staffed overnight by

LAL staff

• Entry to residence under adult supervision only

• Students allocated according to sharing preferences sent in advance

• Advance rooming and sharing requests cannot be guaranteed

• Where no preference has been sent, we reserve the right to allocate according to our room allocation policy, which includes sharing with students from other nationalities

• Students in homestay are advised two weeks prior to arrival

WELFARE INFORMATION• Bed-time/curfew is at 22.30 and lights out at

23.00

• Wake-up is at 07.30

• All bedding provided by the school

• Towels are NOT provided

• Homestay curfew - no exit from homestay on evenings when students are not at the school

• LAL Welfare & Consent Form required in advance (forms.lalschools.com)

• N.B. LAL Summer Schools are not responsible for the loss or theft of students’ property. Students are advised to NOT bring laptops, tablets or other expensive items. Valuable items can always be left in the LAL office which is locked every night.

CATERING • One large dining hall

• Fresh food, sourced from local suppliers and farmers

• Choice of main course (meat, fish and vegetarian)

• Salad bar, cooked vegetables, water and soft drinks, choice of dessert

• Rota system with two sittings for each meal

• Points system employed when choosing food

• Packed meals will be provided for excursions Packed meals comprise a sandwich, drink (water or juice), snack (muffin, muesli bar, chocolate bar or doughnut), packet of crisps and piece of fruit.

• Food offered on arrival and departure days When the kitchen is closed we provide cold food on arrival, similar to the boxed lunch. On departure, a packed breakfast or lunch or dinner will be supplied, in addition to any cooked meals taken on-site, depending on the departing flight time. Only one packed meal supplied on departure.

• Dinner in London restaurant once every two weeks

LeisureLAL London Twickenham

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INCLUDED FULL DAY INCLUDED FULL DAY

TOWER OF LONDON & COVENT GARDEN See the world’s most famous fortress. The Tower of London offers fantastic insight into the history of London. The visit if followed by a trip to Covent Garden. Packed meal included. This excursion is approximately 8 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time. This trip is for 3 or 4 week students only.

INCLUDED FULL DAYINCLUDED FULL DAY

CAMDEN MARKET & REGENT’S PARK Enjoy the sights sounds and shopping at the famous Camden Market. For a change of pace, stroll round on of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, Regent’s Park.This excursion is approximately 8 hours of which up to 2.5 hours is travel time.

OXFORD Visit the oldest University City in the English speaking world. An ideal place to combine sight-seeing and shopping with a visit to one of Oxford’s world famous collegesPacked meal included. This excursion is approximately 9 hours of which up to 3 hours is travel time.

LONDON STRATFORD & ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT SLIDE Experience breathtaking views from this iconic structure of the London 2012 Olympics. Then ride the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide to the bottom!Packed meal included. This excursion is approximately 9 hours of which up to 3 hours is travel time.

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIESIncluded:

• Classic:• One full-day per week• Four half-days per week

• Premium:• One full-day per week and one extra full day per

two weeks• Four half-days per week (some different from the

Classic programme)

Optional

• Harry Potter Studio Tour (due to the high demand, we can only guarantee the price until 31 March 2020 and are subject to availability and they must be paid for in advance)

• A number of optional excursions available on Sundays and can be booked in advance or on arrival at the school (not Harry Potter Studio Tour), subject to availability. Please see our excursion calendar for more information and prices

• Please note that summer school optional excursions take place during the regular LAL programme. Students may miss some regular activities, but we take care to ensure that none of the ‘big’ weekly activities are missed.

INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAY

MUSEUM OF LONDON & ST PAUL’S CATHEDRALDiscover the history of London from its beginnings to present day, and then climb to the top of the world famous St Paul’s Cathedral to take in a view of the whole city! This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time. You will be home in time lunch/dinner. This is for long stay students only.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

KEW GARDENS Take your time to explore some of the 120 hectares of the most comprehensive botanical collection on earth. This excursion is approximately 4 hours of which up to 1 hours is travel time. You will be home in time lunch/dinner. This is for long stay students only.

VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUMVisit the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design. It houses 4.5 million objects, its collection spans 5000 years of art from all over the world. This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time. You will be home in time lunch/dinner. This is for long stay students only.

SCIENCE MUSEUM OR NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM The Natural History Museum is famed for its life-size dinosaur skeletons; the Science Museum, with interactive educational exhibits, offers the opportunity to have fun nd learn how our world works. This excursion is approximately 8 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time. This trip is for 3 or 4 week students only.

WINDSOR CASTLE Excursion to see Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth and a visit to the historical town of Windsor. This excursion is approximately 6 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time. You will be home in time for dinner. This is for long stay students only.

CINEMA Enjoy a trip to the cinema to see a recent blockbuster. Enjoy some popcorn or sweets while you watch the film. 1 film is included.

INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

THAMES DINNER CRUISE WITH DISCO Enjoy an evening excursion to London’s River Thames for a cruise to take in London’s sights while you dance the evening away! Barbecue included. This excursion is approximately 5.5 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time. Late arrivals back to campus on this evening excursion will be given taxi transportation to Host Homes.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

INCLUDED HALF DAY

OXFORD STREET Visit one of the world’s most famous shopping destinations: Oxford Street. It was the home of the UKs first ever department stores & now boasts over 300 shops!This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time. You will be home in time for dinner. This is for long stay students only.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

Transport & Admissions

Transportation and admissions for all

excursions are included unless stated otherwise.

Travel times are approximate.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

WEST END WALK Explore the famous sights of London see Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Chinatown.This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 1.5 hours is travel time. You will be home in time for lunch, if this excursion is in the afternoon, you will stay in London for boat disco or dinner in central London.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

SOUTH BANK WALK Walk along London’s beautiful riverside stretch taking in some of the city’s sights including Shakespeare’s Globe, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Shard and the Tate Modern art gallery. Experience the history and diversity that London is world famous for. This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 1.5 hours is travel time. You will be home in time for lunch/dinner.

BRITISH MUSEUMFounded in 1753 the museum is dedicated to human history and culture documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present day. This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 1.5 Hours is travel time. You will be home in time for lunch/dinner.

KINGSTON BOWLING Visit nearby Kingston for bowling with your new friends at the modern 16 lane bowling alley at the Rotunda centre. This excursion is approximately 4 hours of which up to 1 hours is travel time. You will be home in time lunch/dinner. This is for long stay students only.

KINGSTON-UPON-THAMESOne of London’s most popular destinations for shopping. Situated on the Thames, Kingston has huge malls and traditional shops in the market area. This excursion is approximately 4 hours of which up to 1 hour is travel time. You will be home in time for lunch/dinner.

INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

RICHMOND Enjoy a scenic walk along the river Thames from Twickenham to Richmond. Take in the sights of the river including Eel Pie Island and Marble Hill House before enjoying free time in Richmond.This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time. You will be home in time for dinner. This is for long stay students only.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

INCLUDED HALF DAY

ROYAL WALKTake in some of London’s most famous sights from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben to Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 1.5 hours is travel time. You will be home in time for lunch/dinner.

OPTIONAL FULL DAY

LONDON EYE & MADAME TUSSAUD’SSee the city from the tallest point in London and then stand next to all your favourite celebrities at the famous wax works museum. Packed meal included. This excursion is approximately 9 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time. You will be home for dinner. Transport between the attractions will be included.

OPTIONAL FULL DAY

OPTIONAL FULL DAY

THORPE PARKVisit one of Europe’s most exciting theme parks. With over 30 rides along with plenty of other things to see and do, Thorpe Park will easily keep everyone entertained all day!

This excursion is approximately 9 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time. You will be home in time for dinner.

WARNER BROS STUDIO TOUR: THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER Go behind the scenes and see how the Harry Potter films were made. View the costumes, props and special effects used to bring them to life.

Packed meal included. This excursion is approximately 8 hours of which up to 4 hours is travel time. Book by 31 Mar 2020.

OPTIONAL FULL DAY

BRIGHTON Visit Brighton, a seaside town famous for its pier which opened during Queen Victoria’s reign in 1899. On the Palace Pier you will find a fairground arcades. This excursion is approximately 9 hours of which up to 3 hours is travel time. Packed meal included. You will be home in time for lunch/dinner.

Premium London

Experience Excursions

Optional Excursions

ST PAUL’S CATHEDRALOnce the tallest building in London, Christopher Wren’s St Paul’s Cathedral is not only one of the most spectacular buildings in London, it also has one of the most striking views in London when you climb to the top. This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 1 hours is travel time.

TOWER OF LONDONSee the world’s most famous fortress. The Tower of London offers fantastic insight into the history of London. It is home to ravens which are said to guard the city. This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

OPTIONAL FULL DAY

INCLUDED HALF DAY

LONDON EYE The London Eye gives you the best view of the city. Enter one of its 32 capsules and rise 135 metres into the air and see all the iconic sights of London from the skies. Barbecue included. This excursion is approximately 5.5 hours of which up to 1.5 hours is travel time.

MADAME TUSSAUD’SHave your photos taken next to all your favourite celebrities: From Beyoncé to David Beckham! Madame Tussaud’s holds hundreds of incredibly lifelike wax works, as well as a 4D cinema experience. Packed meal included. This excursion is approximately 5 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

June28 Sun

WEE

K 1

29 Mon

30 Tue South Bank Walk | Royal Walk

July

1 Wed Kingston-Upon-Thames | British Museum

WEE

K 12 Thu West End Walk | Dinner in Central London

3 Fri Cinema | Science Museum or Natural History Museum

4 Sat Camden Market & Regent’s Park | Oxford

5 Sun Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter | London Eye & Madame Tussaud’s | Brighton

WEE

K 2

6 Mon

7 Tue Royal Walk | South Bank Walk

8 Wed British Museum | Kingston-Upon-Thames

9 Thu West End Walk | Thames Dinner Cruise with Disco

10 Fri Science Museum or Natural History Museum | Cinema

11 Sat Oxford | Camden Market & Regent’s Park

12 Sun Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter | Museum of London & Oxford Street

WEE

K 3

13 Mon

14 Tue South Bank Walk | Royal Walk | Windsor Castle*

15 Wed Kingston-Upon-Thames | British Museum | Richmond*

16 Thu West End Walk | Oxford Street* | Dinner in Central London

17 Fri Cinema | Science Museum or Natural History Museum| Victoria & Albert Museum*

18 Sat Camden Market & Regent’s Park | Oxford | London Stratford & Arcelor Mittal Orbit Slide*

19 Sun Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter | London Eye and Madame Tussaud’s | Brighton

WEE

K 4

20 Mon

21 Tue Royal Walk | South Bank Walk | Museum of London & St Paul’s Cathedral*

22 Wed British Museum | Kingston-Upon-Thames | Kingston Bowling*


24 Fri Science Museum or Natural History Museum | Cinema | Kew Gardens*

25 Sat Oxford | Camden Market & Regent’s Park | Tower of London & Covent Garden*


WEE

K 5

27 Mon

28 Tue South Bank Walk | Royal Walk | Windsor Castle*

29 Wed Kingston-Upon-Thames | British Museum | Richmond*

30 Thu West End Walk | Oxford Street* | Dinner in Central London

31 Fri Cinema | Science Museum or Natural History Museum | Victoria & Albert Museum*

August

1 Sat Camden Market & Regent’s Park | Oxford | London Stratford & Arcelor Mittal Orbit Slide*

2 Sun Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter | London Eye and Madame Tussaud’s | Brighton

WEE

K 6

3 Mon


5 Wed British Museum | Kingston-Upon-Thames


7 Fri Science Museum or Natural History Museum | Cinema

8 Sat Oxford | Camden Market & Regent’s Park


WEE

K 7

10 Mon


12 Wed Kingston-Upon-Thames | British Museum

13 Thu West End Walk | Dinner in Central London

14 Fri Cinema | Science Museum or Natural History Museum

15 Sat

16 Sun

KeyRed Group Classic Excursions *Long Stay students only

Grey Group Classic Excursions Classic Excursions (all)

Optional Excursions

EXCURSION CALENDAR 2020: Classic London Experience

EXCURSION CALENDAR 2020: Premium London Experience

June

28 Sun

WEE

K 1

29 Mon


July

1 Wed St Paul’s Cathedral | Madame Tussaud’s

WEE

K 12 Thu West End Walk | Dinner in Central London

3 Fri London Eye | Tower of London

4 Sat Camden Market & Regent’s Park | Oxford

5 Sun Thorpe Park

WEE

K 2

6 Mon


8 Wed Madame Tussaud’s | St Paul’s Cathedral


10 Fri Tower of London | London Eye

11 Sat

12 Sun

KeyRed Group Premium Excursions

Grey Group Premium Excursions

Premium Excursions (all)

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