Residential Holiday Courses in England : English and Activities
Ramsgate Travel
Our residential holiday programs in England are designed to allow youth, ages 8-17 to enjoy their vacation while improving their English. Students participate in an wide variety of activities, from sports to visits to the English countryside. The schools have a truly international ambiance, which permits participants to meet youth from across the world and make friends without being tempted to speak their mother tongue. Students are supervised 24 hours a day by our motivated, highly-qualified English-speaking staff.The various programs include language courses and a variety of activities.
Athletic youth can choose to participate is sports, such as: tennis, swimming, soccer, basketball, archery, golf, nautical sports, rock climbing, table tennis, badminton, baseball and many more.
Those with a more adventurous spirit can enjoy the numerous excursions that the school organizes in the region: London, Canterbury, Bournemouth, Corfe Castle, Dorchester, Monkey World, Splashdown, the port city of Poole...
And for all students, a variety of leisure activities allow for relaxation and socialization. The school organizes bowling, karaoke, billiards, mini-cruises, film nights, scavenger hunts, orienteering courses, coastal walks, etc.
We organize these activities on England’s Southern coast in a beautiful college at Ramsgate (summers only).
Additionally, we organize supervised travel between these two schools and Brussels or Calais each week during the summer and Easter vacations.
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Ramsgate
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Ramsgate is a medium-sized town (40,000 inhabitants) on England’s South coast. It is a picturesque beach town, near Dover and the most popular tourist destination in the Kent region. Ramsgate unites a moderate climate and a great diversity of beautiful landscapes.The Program
This international youth camp is designed for youth aged 12 to 15. The program includes 15 hours of English courses per week and a very complete cultural and athletic activity and excursions program. The accommodation includes all meals (full-board) and is in the dormitories of a private college. All aspects of the program take place in English, in a familial atmosphere and with excellent supervision.The School
Our partner institution is a traditional English college, founded in 1897. The principle building, a very modern structure, includes classrooms, meeting rooms, a theater, and recreation rooms for the students. The cafeteria is in the oldest and most historic part of the college. The sports facilities includes tennis courts, basketball courts, and a soccer field.The ambiance is very warm and friendly and there are never more than 50 students enrolled in each program. Upon arrival, our team gives the students a warm welcoming and get to know each one of them personally.
The Courses
English courses take place every morning, Monday to Friday. Students take an assessment test upon arrival and are placed in small groups according to their level. This allows students to target their individual linguistic needs. Students receive a certificate at the end of their program displaying their progress.The Activities
The sports activities, excursions and evenings activities are organized by our team. All of our counselors are native English speakers and encourage the students to speak English.Activities include: visit to Ramsgate, Canterbury or London, football, tennis, volleyball, bowling, beach games, swimming, film night, karaoke, beach walks...
Accommodation
Students are lodged in a very modern residence where the rooms are well-lit, spacious and well-equipped. Each contains 4, 5 or 6 beds and 2 bathrooms. Each student has an individual dresser and wardrobe.We avoid placing students of the same nationality together to encourage them to practice their English and foster an international environment.
Prices
Prices include:
- English courses (15 lessons per week)
- Excursions
- Activities
- Accommodation
- Full-board (3 meals a day)
- 24-hour supervision by qualified group leaders
- Certificate of participation
Dates 2010
Courses are available from July 4th to August 1stCourses are 2 weeks in length, from Sunday to Sunday.
If you reserve the transportation with us, an extra night in accommodation (Saturday) is included at no additional cost.
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Transportation from Bruxelles, Mons, Calais or Paris to Bournemouth
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Group Travel
In the months of July and August and during the Belgian Easter vacation, we organize a weekly supervised voyage between Brussels, Paris, Mons or Calais and Bournemouth. The trip includes:- Accompanied group travel to Bournemouth/Swanage
- Transportation to the host families (on arrival only)
- An extra night in accommodation, in the case of Sunday returns
Upon return, the bus generally arrives at 3:00 PM in Calais, 5:30 in Mons and 6:00 in Brussels.
- Departures 2010:
- Easter: Sunday 04/04, Saturday 10/04
- Summer: Sunday 27/06*, Saturdays 03/07*, 10/07, 17/07*, 24/07, 31/07*, 07/08, 14/08* and 21/08.
- Easter: Sunday 04/04, Saturday 10/04
- Returns 2010:
- Easter: Sunday 11/04, Saturday 17/04
- Summer: Sundays 04/07*, 11/07*, 18/07*, 25/07, 01/08*, 08/08, 15/08*, 22/08 and Saturday 28/08.
- Easter: Sunday 11/04, Saturday 17/04