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Earlscliffe, Advanced Skills Academies
Lessons at Earlscliffe, Advanced Skills Academies
On the first day, all students take part in a placement test which will determine their language level. The classes are multi-national to encourage constant use of the language.
The teachers are qualified and certified in teaching English to students as a foreign language. At the end of the programme students receive a Certificate of Attendance and a graduation ceremony is held.
The educational programme is accredited and certified by reputable audit institutions of Great Britain.
Academies are as below
Sustainable Future Age 14-17 This course is intended for students who
have a keen interest in sustainability and are passionate about contributing to
the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs
Mini- Mba Age 15-17 This programme is for students looking
for an inspirational, ambitious and relevant course which gives them the
perfect introduction to the exciting and productive world of start-ups, business
and global trade.
Breaking Digital Age 14-17 This two-week programme is designed to equip students with the skills and know-how to critically challenge and interpret information, data and news in order to arrive at a balanced view on global ‘big issues’.
Uni-Prep Age 16-17 The high-intensity two-week Uni-Prep programme is for those aged 16-17+, who will soon be applying to universities either in the UK or their own countries.
Earlscliffe, Advanced Skills Academies - Information about the school
The Earlscliffe campus is formed of eight Victorian and Edwardian buildings, all recently renovated to provide high-quality teaching and residential facilities. Located in the desirable West End of Folkestone, Earlscliffe is within walking distance
of the elegant Leas promenade and the beach,the town centre’s shops and the high-speed train link to London St Pancras.
Location Folkestone
Folkestone is a port town on the English Channel, in Kent, south-east England. The town lies on the southern edge of the North Downs at a valley between two cliffs. It was an important harbour, shipping port & fashionable coastal resort for most part of the 19th and mid 20th centuries.
Accommodation, Earlscliffe, Advanced Skills Academies
Girls and boys stay in separate, supervised accommodation. Most rooms are spacious
single or twin rooms and all have en-suite WC and shower. A very small number of triple rooms are available. All rooms have Wi-Fi.
The accommodation is attractive: modern, light rooms within historic façades. Earlscliffe is an ‘in-town’ campus of buildings, meaning that
students can easily walk between classes, meals, accommodation and activities.
Meal plan: The programme offers three meals daily (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at the University restaurant. It’s self-service. On the day of the full-day excursion breakfast and dinner will be offered at the restaurant and lunch will be provided as packed lunch.
- Bed linen is provided
Entertainment at Earlscliffe, Advanced Skills Academies
Earlscliffe offers a balance of sports, cultural events, arts and crafts, fun games, walks and competitions, so there is something for everyone on the programme.
Students play volleyball, basketball, badminton, billiards and table tennis on-site. Our supervised afternoon and evening activities include karaoke nights; football; softball; ‘Earlscliffe’s Got Talent’; swimming; house competitions; themed disco
nights; ‘Minute to Win It’; tennis; ‘Scavenger Hunt’; rounders; ‘Jeux sans Frontières’; ‘Bake Off’ and quiz nights, to name just a few. Regular daytime and evening beach trips are a popular part of the week’s activities.
Earlscliffe offers full day trips on Wednesdays and Sundays and evening trips to bowling, laser tag or the cinema. An Earlscliffe highlight is our weekly trip to London (Capital Wednesday™) when, over the course of the summer, we visit many famous London landmarks: the Tate Modern; the London Dungeon; the London Eye; the Natural History Museum; the Tower of London; British Museum and
Buckingham Palace. On Sundays we may visit: the world-famous cathedral city
of Canterbury and take a river boat tour; Thorpe Park theme
park; Margate and Dreamland.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Language tuition
- Books and educational material
- Certificate of Attendance
- Full-Board Accommodation on a daily basis
- Daily sport and recreational activities
- Excursions as per the weekly programme
- Air tickets from Athens to London and return.
- Transfer from the airport to the University/College
- Meet & Assist Service – StudyTours or School representative will meet the student at the airport and deliver student to the driver.
- StudyTours Service – During the summer period a manned office operates in London with Staff from the Athens Office for smooth operation and service of our students
- 24-hour supervision and welfare of the students from the staff of the Centre and StudyTours Staff
- StudyTours Backpack
- Liability Insurance (Tour Operators) P.C. 7/2018
- V.A.T.
NOT INCLUDED
- Airport Taxes
- Personal expenses and anything that is not mentioned as part of the programme
- Necessary medical insurance for the entry and the duration of the students stay in the U.K. including Covid-19 coverage
- Travel documents
