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Embassy Cambridge Day Programme

Abbey College

Quick facts

Location: Abbey College

Dates available: 01 Jul – 09 Aug

Ages: 12-17

Accommodation: Not included

Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978

Cambridge is world famous for its historic colleges and beautiful architecture. Our centre is located in the modern Abbey College, a short walk from the city centre. Students stay in an en-suite residential accommodation next to Abbey College. The college is in a modern part of the prestigious city centre close to the University Botanic Gardens, Cambridge Central Railway station and an array of shops and leisure facilities.

Abbey College is a modern, cosmopolitan British secondary school with new buildings and recent refurbishments all around the spacious and secure site. Featuring nearby sports fields and adjoining leisure centre, the school has great facilities for our young learners.

Living

This programme does NOT include accommodation. We recommend that parents book accommodation within easy reach to Abbey College

Food Options

Breakfast

Not included

Lunch

A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.

Evening Meal

Not included

Snacks

Vending machines are available for drinks and confectionary.

Facilities

  • Large common room and movie lounge as well as a communal outdoor area
  • Students have access to sports field and sports hall
  • Wi-Fi throughout

Learning

  • Lessons are taught by friendly and professional English teachers
  • 20 x 45 minute lessons per week morning, or afternoon
  • Placement test on day 1 
  • Maximum 17 students per class
  • Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
  • Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
  • All lessons delivered in well equipped classrooms
  • Materials included as well as an end of course certificate and report

Programme

Arrival

Students will be welcomed at campus reception where they will register.

Welcome

On the first day, there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet the staff and the other students. They will get to know more about the campus, its facilities and other useful information which will help them during the days.

Activities

Activities are organised inbetween lessons and during the afternoons. These activities could be on-site and near to the centre. These may include:

  • Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball or basketball.
  • Daytime activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops.
  • Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show, and team games.
Excursions and Trips
Half-day Trips

Our students only go on local visits to Cambridge to explore the charming city on a walking tour or a city quiz.

Students will get to punt on the River Cam, experience the wonderful King’s College and Chapel.

The programme also includes a visit to the beautiful 12th Century Cambridge Round Church.

Full-day Excursions

London: Visit this exciting capital city and take a walking tour of central London around Westminster.

Oxford: Students can get to know the other famous university city and visit one of its most famous colleges.

Stratford Upon Avon: Discover the beautiful hometown of Shakespeare steeped in history and culture.

3 Week Sample Programmes

Extra

All Day Programmes start on a Monday and vary in length dependent on the centre. Students will take part of lessons, have lunch at the centre and go on activities and excursions with the rest of the students. Below is a sample of the full summer programme.

This programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.

Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Morning Arrivals/Departures

On-site activities

Optional trip:
Brighton
Testing/Induction Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Full-day trip:
London with Westminster walking tour and Covent Garden
Afternoon Walking tour of Cambridge Indoor sports

Arts and crafts - Cambridge theme
Half-day trip:
King's College
Mini-olympics Cambridge Round Church
Evening Welcome and team games Karaoke Kahoot quiz night Talent show Disco night Big game bingo Film night
Week 2 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Morning Arrivals/Departures

On-site activities

Optional trip:
Thorpe Park
Cambridge photo challange Indoor sports Cambridge city quiz Half-day visit:
Ely Cathedral
Tennis

Arts & Crafts
Full-day trip:
Oxford with walking tour and college visit
Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
Evening Welcome night Karaoke Arts & crafts Photo scavenger hunt Disco night Capture the flag Film night
Week 3 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Morning Arrivals/Departures

Local activities

Optional trip:
Windsor and Windsor Castle
Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Full-day trip:
Stratford Upon Avon and Shakespeare's Birthplace
Afternoon Cambridge University Walking Tour Indoor sports

Arts and crafts
Half-day trip:
Punting on the River Cam
Football/Volleyball/ Rounders Team games in local park
Evening Welcome and Lip Sync Battles Karaoke Photography challenge Trash fashion show Disco night Drama workshop Film night

Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres, so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.

Student Services

Our student support staff can help you with:

  • Airport transfers
  • Information about local services
  • Assistance with individual and personal problems
  • Emergency contact

Medical information

If a student needs medical attention, an Embassy staff member will help them to make an appointment. Group Leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.

LOCAL HOSPITAL
Cambridge University Hospitals, Hills Road, Cambridge, Tel: +44 1223 245151

LOCAL DOCTOR
Arbury Surgery, 114 Arbury Rd, Cambridge, Tel: +44 1223 364433

LOCAL DENTIST
Cavendish House Dental Care, 183 Arbury Rd, Cambridge, Tel: +44 1223 467000

INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.

CASH
Please note that the centre is mostly cashless. Cash is only required for optional activities and room deposits.

In case of emergency

A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:

+44 7771 845978

Location

Embassy Summer,
Abbey College,
Homerton Gardens,
Purbeck Rd,
Cambridge
CB2 8EB