Our centre is located in one of the largest, self-contained residential campuses in London, Queen Mary University of London. The campus is based in a lively and culturally diverse part of East London that ensures easy access to central London for students to explore.
All students are staying in comfortable single en-suite rooms in one of the halls of residence in the student village, where students can find both shops and a sports hall.
Location: Queen Mary University of London
Dates available: 18 Jun–20 Aug
Ages: 12–18 (18 year olds accepted as part of a group with a leader)
Accommodation: Single room with en-suite
Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978
Breakfast
Hot breakfast and continental available including juice, coffee, toast, cereal and fruit.
Lunch
A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches (provided at weekends):
Water, fruit, sandwiches, crisps, and biscuits.
Evening Meal
A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.
Facilities
Bespoke lesson materials, the Embassy lesson is designed to engage students in discussion, to develop the key life skills of collaboration and intercultural communication, and to provide extensive opportunities to practice and build on current language.
Lessons taught by teachers trained to deliver the Embassy Lessons
17 students per class and classes suitable for students of all levels.
15 hours a week
20 x 45 mins in UK, US and Canada
15 x 60 mins in Malta
All learning resources provided are age appropriate and all students receive an end of course certificate of attendance.
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival outside The Curve Cafe where they will register and get their room keys so that they can check in to their rooms.
Welcome
On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the centre, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.
Activities
Activities are organised on days when there are no trips and during the evenings, these activities take place either on-site or near the centre. These may include:
Our students get to explore exciting places around London every weekday, visiting places such as: the British Museum, St Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge
Brighton: A vibrant, popular seaside resort with beautiful architecture, home to the Sea Life Centre
Canterbury: Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is one of the most visited cities in the UK with medieval buildings, notably the gothic architecture of Canterbury Cathedral
Cambridge: This iconic university city is famous for its colleges, where we will visit a famous college
Thorpe Park: Home to thrilling rides, aractions & live events, Thorpe Park Resort is the ultimate destination for thrill seekers featuring some of the UK’s most popular roller coasters
Oxford: Home to the world’s oldest university, where we’ll visit a famous college
Windsor Castle: Visit the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years
London evening activities: Students can choose to go to the cinema or a musical
The London Eye: London Eye
Enjoy amazing 360-degree views over London from the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel
Madame Tussauds: Experience one of London’s best loved attractions! Star in immersive experiences and get up close and personal with more than 150 lifelike figures of your favourite celebrities
Each 21-night stay will include a total of 15 local accompanied visits to London with activities and 3 full-day excursions to other major cities such as Cambridge, Brighton and Canterbury. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.
The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
| Week 1 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Local Activities Optional trip: Thorpe Park |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Brighton with walking tour and visit the Sea Life Centre or Cambridge with walking tour and college visit |
| Afternoon | Westminster or other London walking tour | Local walk Optional trip: Madame Tussauds/Tower of London/London Eye |
Visit to St. Paul's Cathedral | London British Museum | Tate Modern | ||
| Evening | Welcome games Local walk Indoor sports |
Indoor sports or treasure hunt Egg drop |
Karaoke Optional Musical |
Indoor sports Late night shopping at Westfield Optional cable car experience |
Disco | Trashion Show | Film night Quiz |
| Week 2 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Local Activities Optional trip: Windsor and Windsor Castle |
Westminster or other London walking tour | Local walk Optional trip: Madame Tussauds/Tower of London/London Eye |
Thames River Cruise | Science Museum | London Natural History Museum | Full-day trip: Canterbury with walking tour and visit the Cathedral or Full-day trip: Brighton with walking tour and visit to the Sea Life Centre |
| Afternoon | Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Welcome games Local walk Indoor sports |
Indoor sports International night Fox and hounds |
Karaoke Optional Musical |
Indoor sports Late night shopping at Westfield Optional cable car experience |
Disco | Photo scavenger hunt | Film night Quiz |
| Week 3 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Local Activities Optional trip: Oxford with walking tour and college visit |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Cambridge with walking tour and college visit or Canterbury with walking tour and visit to Canterbury Cathedral |
| Afternoon | Westminster or other London walking tour | Local walk Optional trip: Madame Tussauds/Tower of London/London Eye |
Visit to Tower Bridge Experience | Leicester square and China town | London National Gallery | ||
| Evening | Welcome games Local walk Indoor sports |
Indoor sports or dancing Human PacMan |
Karaoke Optional Musical |
Indoor sports Late night shopping at Westfield Optional cable car experience |
Disco | Kahoot Quiz | Film night Quiz |
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:
If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make a 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
XX place Health centre, Mile End Hospital site, Bancroft Road, London E1 4DG, Tel: +44 2071672828
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.
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:
Embassy Summer Schools
c/o Conference Office
Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road
London E1 4NS
