Subsidized Summer Session in Chichester College
Chichester is a small agreeable city in southern England, easily accessible from London. The city is particularly known for its architecture and its culturally interesting atmosphere. The Chichester Festivities celebration (in July) and the Chichester Theater Festival (April to September) attract thousands of visitors, who stay to appreciate the town’s fine architecture and its 20th century art collection. Chichester is also a student town with a dynamic and animated ambiance.Our international program is subsidized by the European Union. It is targeted toward youth aged 16 to 25, who have studied English for 2 to 6 years in school and who wish to improve their language or prepare for a university curriculum of English studies the following September. The program is composed of 25 English lessons per week and organized activities in the afternoons, evenings and on weekends.
The School
Courses are given at Chichester College, our local partner school. Participants are integrated into a very international group where English is the only common language. During the school year the campus is shared by principally British students following typical academic programs. The school’s facilities have been recently renovated and are impressively diverse. Participants have unlimited internet access and can take Computer Science classes in their free time.The Courses
Courses are lively, dynamic and cover all aspects of written and spoken English. Topics of discussion range from the educative system, the workplace, political institutions, British culture, etc. The majority of participants begin courses with elementary to intermediate English knowledge and share the objective of long-term improvement.Students take a placement test on arrival and integrate into a group of maximum 18 students. The program is composed of 25 hours of English per week. Course books and other academic materials are included in the enrollment fees.
The Activities
During the course of the stay, the school organizes numerous social and recreational activities according to the interests of the students. These activities might include sporting competitions, visits to the city, film screenings, theater outings, and so on. One day trip is organized every Saturday. Students may need to pay entrance and transportation fees for some (non compulsory) activities, though any fee would be modest and well within a student’s budget.Some student find small jobs in the evenings or on the weekends (outside of course times), which allows them to practice their English in yet another context. It is, however, essential and obligatory that students give their coursework priority.
Accommodation
- In a Host Family
Students stay in English host families in a private room with half board (breakfast and a hot evening meal) during the week and full board the weekends. The families are carefully selected by our delegates following strict criteria. They are, in accordance with student preferences, close to the school or the city center. Our families welcome the student into their home and provide an environment in which to practice English outside of classes. - In Residence
It is also possible to stay in a student residence hall. Availability in this option is limited, so early enrollment is recommended. The rooms may be either shared with another student (of a different nationality) or private, with shared or private bathroom in accordance to availability. Students must be over 18 to stay in a residence. They have access to a fully equiped kitchen and have to prepare their meals by themselves.
Prices
Prices include:
- Intensive courses (25 hours per week)
- Academic materials and course books
- All taxes and enrollment fees
- Chosen accommodation plan
- Chosen meal plan
- Transportation to and from Chichester
Dates 2010
Programs in host family are fully booked. Please consult us for availability in residence.Arrival is on Sunday 4/7/10, Departure Saturday 21/8/10.
Courses begin Monday 5/7.