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Location: London South Bank University
Dates available: 23 Jun –18 Aug
Ages: 13–17 Juniors, 18-21 Adults
Accommodation: Single room with en-suite
Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978
Our centre is located on the campus of South Bank University, right in the heart of zone 1 of central London close to Elephant and Castle, Waterloo and Westminster.
The London Eye and the South bank are all within close walking distance making this an ideal location to explore the many sights, sounds and
attractions that the exciting city of London has to offer.
Meals are served in large self-service dining hall (spread across 2 floors) in the main University building, in the LSBU HUB.
Breakfast
Continental including juice, tea or 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.
Dinner
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 at McLaren House 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 campus, 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 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, they visit places such as: The British Museum, the Imperial War Museum, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, Oxford Street and The National Gallery.
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, attractions & live events, Thorpe Park Resort is the ultimate destination for
thrill seekers featuring some of the UK’s most popular roller coasters.
Windsor Castle: Visit the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world that has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years.
Oxford: Home to the world’s oldest university, where we’ll visit a famous college.
London evening activities: Bowling, cinema, musical…
The London Eye experience: 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 visits/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 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Sports/Local activities Optional trip: Windsor and Windsor Castle |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Cambridge with walking tour and college visit or Canterbury with walking tour and visit to the cathedral |
| Afternoon | Westminster or other London walking tour | National Portrait Gallery | Indoor sports or Local activities | Tower Bridge experience | Museum of London Optional trip: Madame Tussauds or London Eye or Tower of London |
||
| Evening | Welcome games and team games Sports in the park |
Disco | Quiz | Karaoke Optional Musical |
Film night Late night shopping at Westfield or Oxford Street |
Disco | London-by-night walk Talent show |
| Week 2 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Sports/Local activities Optional trip: Oxford with walking tour and college visit |
Westminster or other London walking tour | London British Museum | Indoor sports or Local activities |
Thames River cruise | Science Museum Optional trip: Madame Tussauds or London Eye or Tower of London |
Full-day trip: Brighton with walking tour and visit to the Sea Life Centre or Cambridge with walking tour and college visit |
| Afternoon | Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Welcome games and team games Sports in the park |
Disco | Treasure hunt Optional cinema or bowling or musical |
Karaoke Optional Musical |
Film night Late night shopping at Westfield or Oxford Street |
Disco | London-by-night walk Fashion show |
| Week 3 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Sports/Local activities Optional trip: Thorpe Park |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Canterbury with walking tour and visit to the Cathedral or Brighton with walking tour and visit to the Sea Life Centre |
| Afternoon | Westminster or other London walking tour | Natural History Museum | Indoor sports or Local activities | St. Paul's Cathedral | Local walk Optional trip: Madame Tussauds or London Eye or Tower of London |
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| Evening | Welcome games and team games Sports in the park |
Disco | Treasure hunt Optional cinema or bowling or musical |
Karaoke Optional Musical |
Film night Late night shopping at Westfield or Oxford Street |
Disco | London-by-night walk International show |
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 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 DOCTOR
2 Princess Street, London SE1 6JP
LOCAL HOSPITAL
St. Thomas’s, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH, Tel: +44 207 188 7188
LOCAL DENTIST
305 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JH
INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance to cover their time abroad, 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
South Bank
University McLaren House
1 St. George’s Circus
London SE1 0AP
