Manor Courses International Summer School at Hurst College

1. Manor Courses International Summer School at Hurst College Residential English Language Courses for ages 8-17 with General English Course, Activities & Accommodation on campus We invite young students to: • Improveall their English language skills and develop their confidence in English communication. • Participatein a stimulating activity programme using our extensive range of leisure facilities. • Discover the cultural, historical and tourist destinations of South East England. • Build friendships for life with other young international students using English. Summer Study in the UK

2. Contents of the General English Course • Our dedicated teachers deliver interactive lessons designed to capture students’ interests and keep them motivated. • The clear structured syllabus improves grammar and vocabulary accuracy, via oral communication practice and coursebook activities. • Additional weekly lessons also enable students to research, report and share their excursion and cultural experiences in UK. • Mixed nationality classes with a maximum 15 students encourage communication via practical activities in relevant and real-life environments. • Weekly review lessons and tests monitor progress. Contents of the Activity Programme • Our dynamic activity leaders help develop students’ skills through a wide choice of sport, art, craft, drama, dance and music activities. • Competitions, talent shows, cultural events and theme days encourage teamwork and personal expression, and showcase students’ skills. Summer Study in the UK

3. Information on Welfare, Accommodation and Meals • Our helpful welfare team create a friendly and comfortable environment. • We provide all first aid and night security services to keep children safe. • Students eat 3 healthy meals per day - with a choice for all diets and tastes. • Bedrooms are mixed nationality dormitories - we also have smaller single and twin rooms. • International parents/agents have easy access to senior management -the directors live on campus with the students and team. Information on Location and Excursions • The countryside campus is 90 minutes from Heathrow airport. • Students join 2 excursions per week - 1 half-day plus 1 full-day. • They visit South East England’s famous towns, cities and tourist attractions. • These offer continual learning opportunities throughout the course. • Cultural experiences include castle tours, river tours, seaside visits, cathedrals or museums. Summer Study in the UK

4. What is Included • General English of 18 hours per week - Progress Report and Certificate of Attendance. • Activity programme with sport, art, drama, dance, music - Prizes and Awards for Achievements. • 1 full-day excursion per week – and 1 half-day excursion per week. • Accommodation on campus - 3 meals and 2 refreshments per day, with packed lunches on excursions. • 24 hour first aid and welfare care for students - all staff live on campus. • 24 hour support for parents, teachers and agents - all directors live on campus. Summer Study in the UK

5. We welcome young students to be a part of the Manor Courses experience. Join us….. • We have been providing high quality Courses since 1970. • The same family have always organised the Summer School. • The directors’ family manage the complete programme, and live at Hurst College during Summer School season. • We have proven that our trustworthy and professional service and our friendly and personal approach brings success. • Many staff and students return for our high standards and combination of study with activities, excursions and pastoral care. • Except excursions, everything happens on one very well supervised campus. • A typical week includes approximately 15 nationalities (for example, 22nd July 2016). • In 2016 we won an award from the EL Gazette. We became ‘a Centre of Excellence’, based on the large number of strengths the British Council identified in its 2016 report. Summer Study in the UK