Summer School FAQs
Our Summer School FAQs provide clear, practical information for parents and students considering 麻豆传媒AV在线看’s Summer School programmes.
OVERVIEW
What makes 麻豆传媒AV在线看 Summer School different from other UK summer programmes?听听
麻豆传媒AV在线看听Summer School听offers an experience that goes听way听beyond traditional summer schools by:听听
听– Teaching future-focused skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, and the ethical use of technology听听听
听– Offering unique courses like EDGE and Oracy, based on 麻豆传媒AV在线看鈥檚 innovative and digital curriculum听听听
听– Combining academic learning with high-quality activities, sports academies, and cultural excursions听听听
听– Providing a genuine boarding school experience, not just a summer school taking place in a boarding school. 麻豆传媒AV在线看 values run through all aspects of听 – 麻豆传媒AV在线看 Summer School.听听
听– Students leave more confident, independent, and globally aware.听听
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Who can attend?听听
麻豆传媒AV在线看 Summer School is open to students aged 11鈥�17 from the UK and around the world.听听
Both residential and day places are available, offering听full听flexibility for families.听听
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How international is the student community?听听
麻豆传媒AV在线看 Summer School welcomes students from听all over the world as well as the UK, creating a truly international environment.听听
听 This global mix:听听
听– Encourages cultural exchange and international friendships听听听
听– Builds confidence working with peers from different backgrounds听听听
听– Prepares students for future international study and careers听听听
COURSES & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE听
What courses are available?听听
For Summer 2026, we offer three core听programmes:听听
听– EDGE 鈥� innovation, digital skills, AI awareness, leadership, and teamwork听听听
听– Oracy 鈥� public speaking, debate, and communication skills听听听
听– EAL (English as an Additional Language) 鈥� for all levels, from beginner to advanced听听听
Students may also choose a combined EDGE & Oracy听programme听for a broader experience.听听
For more information, please refer to our brochure.听听
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How long are the courses?听听
Students can attend for one, two, three, or four weeks.听听
Our academic courses are ideally designed for a two-week experience; however, students may opt for a shorter one-week course or combine听programmes听for a longer stay.听听
It is also possible to combine EAL with an academic course, subject to minimum English level requirements.听听
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Who teaches the courses?听听
All courses are delivered by 麻豆传媒AV在线看鈥檚 own teachers and specialist coaches.听听
This ensures:听听
听– High academic standards听听听
听– Engaging and well-structured lessons听听听
听– Strong classroom management and pastoral awareness听听听
听– A 麻豆传媒AV在线看听 experience right through the Summer School听听
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Will my child improve their English?听听
Yes.听听
English development is embedded throughout the听programme, including:听听
听– Classroom learning听听听
听– Group work and presentations听听听
听– Residential life and social activities听听听
听– Excursions and cultural experiences听听听
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What life skills will my child gain?听听
Beyond academics, students develop:听听
听– Confidence and independence听听听
听– Communication and public speaking skills听听听
听– Leadership and teamwork听听听
听– Resilience and adaptability听听听
听– Cultural awareness听听听
These are skills valued by top schools, universities, and employers worldwide.听听
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How will 麻豆传媒AV在线看 help prepare my child for future study abroad?听听
Our听programmes听build key foundations for successful overseas education:听听
听– Independent learning skills听听听
听– Critical thinking and problem-solving听听听
听– Confident spoken English and presentation skills听听听
听– Adaptability in an international environment听听听
Courses such as EDGE focus on innovation, technology awareness, and teamwork 鈥� skills increasingly important for future success.听听
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Why choose the UK over other destinations?听听
The UK is globally听recognised听for its education quality, academic heritage, and university pathways.听听
Studying in the UK helps students become familiar with British teaching styles, expectations, and communication, offering a valuable head start for future study.听听
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Why Choose 麻豆传媒AV在线看 over other destinations?听听
听– An award-winning school听听
听– High academic standards and expectations听听
听– Safe and secure campus听听
听– Easy transport links to major UK airports听听
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DAILY LIFE
What is the difference between residential and day students?听听
听– Residential students live on campus and enjoy a fully immersive experience, including accommodation, meals, activities, and excursions.听听
听– Day students attend Monday鈥揊riday (08:30鈥�17:30) for lessons, activities, and excursions, returning home in the evening.听听
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Where will students stay?听听
Boarding听students stay in 麻豆传媒AV在线看鈥檚 boarding houses, with rooms arranged by age:听听
听– Single, twin, or triple ensuite rooms (older students)听听听
听– Twin, triple, or small dorm-style rooms (younger students)听听听
Residential staff live on-site and provide 24-hour supervision.听听
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Do boys and girls stay in separate听accommodation?听听
Yes.听听
Boarding houses are divided into separate听accommodation听for boys and girls.听听
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What meals are provided?听听
Residential students receive:听听
听– Three freshly prepared meals each day, cooked on-site听听听
听– A diverse menu including international dishes and familiar favourites听听听
听– Weekly BBQ or street food-style meals听听听
听– Healthy snacks available throughout the day听听听
听– Full accommodation of dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, halal, allergies, etc.)听听
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Day students receive:听听
听– A freshly prepared lunch each day听听听
听– Healthy snacks throughout the day听听听
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Are activities and excursions included?听听
Yes.听听
All听programmes听include a full听programme听of activities and excursions, such as:听听
听– Sports, creative workshops, and team challenges听听听
听– Football Academy coaching from Crystal Palace Football Club听听听
听– Access to the WildCats Adventure Course听听听
听– Weekly excursions to London landmarks, museums, theme parks, and cultural attractions听听听
Participation is included unless parents request otherwise in writing.听听
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How many excursions are included?听听
Each week includes听two full day excursions and local activities.听听
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What excursions will students go on?听听
Excursions are varied and may include:听听
听– Thorpe Park听听听
听– The London Eye听听听
听– Buckingham Palace听听听
听– Covent Garden听听听
听– Brighton听听听
听– Cambridge or Oxford听听听
听– Students also visit a water sports centre for activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and windsurfing.听听
All excursions and听required听equipment are included in the course fee.听听
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PASTORAL CARE & WELFARE听
Will my child feel supported if they are away from home for the first time?听听
Yes.听听
Many students are听travelling听independently for the first time. Our pastoral approach includes:听听
听– A warm welcome on arrival听听听
听– Staff who live on-site and know students personally听听听
听– A friendly and inclusive international community听听听
听– Structured routines to help students settle quickly听听听
听– Students are supported from day one.听听
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What pastoral care and welfare support is provided?听听
Student wellbeing is central to the听programme. We provide:听听
听– 24-hour residential supervision听听听
听– A dedicated Welfare Team听听听
听– Structured routines and strong pastoral care听听听
听– Clear safeguarding and behaviour policies听听听
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What happens if my child becomes unwell?听听
If a student becomes unwell:听听
听– They see the Summer School Matron for triage听听
听– Parents are informed听听听
听– Medical treatment is arranged if necessary听听听
听– Emergency medical consent is included in the enrolment process.听听
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FEES & BOOKING听听
What do the fees cover?听听
听– Accommodation听听听
听– Lessons听听听
听– Excursions听听听
听– Airport/train transfers (within advertised times)听听听
听– Laundry听听听
听– Course books and materials听听听
听– All sports and activities听听听
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How do I book a place?听听
Please complete the online application听form.听听
A non-refundable 拢50 application fee is payable and includes assessment and interview.听听
Places are limited, so early application is recommended.听听
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Is the deposit refundable?听听
No.听听
The 拢500 deposit (including the 拢50 booking fee) is non-refundable and secures the student鈥檚 place.听听
Any听additional听refunds are subject to the cancellation policy.听听
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TRAVEL & LOGISTICS听
Are airport transfers included?听听
Yes,听between 9:00am and 6:00pm on arrival and departure Sundays.听We strongly recommend booking travel within these times.听听
A complimentary transfer听can be听provided to/from:听听
听– Gatwick Airport听听听
听– Heathrow Airport听听听
听– London Victoria Station听听听
听– St Pancras International听
What happens if our flight is delayed?听听
Delays under one hour staff will wait听听听
Longer听delays听new transfer arrangements can be made (additional听costs may apply)听听听
What happens on departure day?听
Students check out of their rooms in the morning听听听
Luggage can be stored securely if travelling later听听听
Students join activities until departure听听听
Students will be听assisted听with their travel arrangements听and travel to their departure airports and train stations听听
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PARENTS & COMMUNICATION
Who do I contact if I have questions during the听programme?听听
Parents can contact Boarding House staff using details provided in the welcome pack.听听
Alternatively, you can call the 麻豆传媒AV在线看 Summer School direct line:听听
+44 (0)1883 335142听听
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Can parents visit听students during 麻豆传媒AV在线看 Summer School?听听
Yes, with prior approval:听听
听– Requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance听听听
听– Written authorisation is required听听听
听– Approval is at the discretion of the Course Director听听听
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VISAS & ADMINISTRATION听听
Does my child need a visa?听听
Some international students may听require听a UK visa.听听
We can provide a Visa Invitation Letter听听听
Visa applications听remain听the responsibility of parents听听听
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Will photos or videos be used?听听
Photos and videos may be used for promotional purposes.听听
If you prefer your child not to appear, please听notify us听in writing at the time of booking.听听
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Contact听听
For further information, please contact:听听
Email: [email protected]听听
Telephone: +44 (0)1883 335142听听
