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Location: London South Bank University
Dates available: 25 Jun – 13 Aug
Ages: 13 – 21
Accommodation: Not included
Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978
This programme does NOT include accommodation. We recommend that parents book accommodation within easy reach of London South Bank University
Meals are served in large self-service dining hall (spread across 2 floors) in the main University building, in the LSBU HUB
Breakfast
Lunch
2 courses, 3 options including a vegetarian option.
Evening Meal
Not included
Snacks
There are vending machines in the main university building.
Facilities
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival at McLaren House 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 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, these activities take place either on-site or near the centre.
These may include:
Our students get to explore exciting places around London 5 times a week, they visit places such as: The British Museum, The Museum of London, Tower Bridge experience, Thames River cruise and The National Gallery.
Brighton: enjoy this vibrant popular seaside city with beautiful architecture and visit The Sea Life Centre and The Palace Pier
Canterbury: visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most visited cities in the UK with medieval buildings and enjoy the gothic architecture of Canterbury Cathedral
Cambridge: visit this iconic University city famous for its colleges and explore King’s College
Thorpe Park: enjoy extreme rides and attractions at this popular theme park
Windsor Castle: Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King.
Oxford: explore this iconic University city and visit the famous Christ Church college
London evening activities: Bowling, cinema, musical, The London Eye experience and Madame Tussauds
Extra
All Day Programmes start on a Monday and vary in length dependent on the centre. Some includes the full 7 days of the week, others 6 days (excluding Sundays) and the Malta programme for Juniors (8-13) include 5 days. 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.
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Testing/Induction or Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day excursion to Cambridge with walking tour and visit to King’s College or Canterbury with walking tour and visit to the Cathedral | Arrivals/departures or visit to Greenwich and Maritime Museum or optional trip to Thorpe Park |
| Afternoon | Westminster or other London Walking Tour | National Gallery | Indoor Sports or Local Activities | Visit to Tower Bridge Experience | Museum of London or optional Madame Tussauds/ London Eye/ Tower of London |
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Westminster or other London Walking Tour | London British Museum |
Indoor Sports or Local Activities | Thames River Cruise |
Science Museum or optional Madame Tussauds/ London Eye/ Tower of London | Full-day excursion to Brighton with walking tour and visit to Sea Life Centre or Cambridge with walking tour and visit to King’s College | Arrivals/departures or visit Harrods and Hyde park or optional trip to Windsor |
| Afternoon | Testing/Induction or Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons |
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Testing/Induction or Lessons |
Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day excursionto Canterbury with walking tour and visit to the Cathedral or Brighton with walking tour and visit to Sea Life Centre | Arrivals/departures or visit Camden market and Primrose Hill or optional trip to Oxford and Christchurch College |
| Afternoon | London Natural History Museum |
Indoor Sports or Local Activities |
Visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral |
Leicester Square + China Town or optional Madame Tussauds/ London Eye/ Tower of London |
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.
SAFE
A safe will be available for the storage of passports, travel documents and 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
Thank you for your trust and support!
