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Ardmore Language SchoolsBerkshire CollegeHall PlaceBurchetts GreenBerkshireSL6 6QR, UK

Tel: +44(0) 1628 826699 Fax: +44(0) 1628 829977Email: [email protected]

Ardmore USA Summer English Language Residential and Homestay Courses

FoR JUnioRS And TEEnAgERS FRom 13 yEARS Up To 19 yEARS

July and August 2015

Living the Life... Living the Language

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Ardmore Language Schools LtdBerkshire College

Hall PlaceBurchetts Green

BerkshireSL6 6QR, UK

Tel: +44(0) 1628 826699 Fax: +44(0) 1628 829977

Email: [email protected]

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Ardmore Language Schools Inc245 Park Avenue

39th FloorNew YorkNY 10167

USA

Tel: +1 212 372 8902 Fax: +1 212 792 4001

Email: [email protected]


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ARDMORE USA GENERAL ENGLISH PACKAGE INCLUDES (PER WEEK)• 15 hours of lessons (max. 15 students per class)• Full board accommodation• Various half day and full day excursions included• Full multi activity programme e.g. Football, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Tennis, Swimming, Basketball…• Evening Entertainment includes a mixture of academic, social and sporting activities

ENGLISH LESSONSOur English Course is based on the communicative approach to learning English. Students are able to practise fluency skills through a variety of fun and stimulating activities. Lessons are enjoyable, interactive and are designed to help improve not only knowledge of English but also confidence in using the language.

STUDENT WELFARE & SUPERVISIONLessons: 1 EFL teacher per 15 studentsActivities: 1 Ardmore Activity leader per 20 studentsExcursions: 1 Ardmore staff member per 20 studentsResidences: 12 years and over - 1 adult per 20 students. Under 12 years - 1 adult per 15 studentsAll students will also have Foreign Group Leaders and Centre Management staff supervising them during all aspects of the course. We have dedicated Welfare staff to ensure students’ safety and supervision is our priority during their stay.

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London

Brunel University

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ULY 2

015 AND AUGUST 2015SUMMER 2015

E S T. 1 9 8 4

Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1628 826699 www.theardmoregroup.com

70 km from FloridaInternational Airport

57 km from Naples City Centre

Residential Programme

Suitable for groups

�� Beautiful, modern and well-equipped campus

�� Modern classrooms and lecture theatres

�� Water Park (inc pools & slides)

�� Tennis courts

�� Outdoor volleyball courts

�� Playing fields

�� Baseball field

�� Modern Halls of residence

�� Twin bedded rooms - ensuite bathroom (2 rooms with shared bathroom)

�� Bed linen provided

�� WiFi internet access

�� Lounge with TV and kitchenette

�� 24 hour security

�� Full board – breakfast, lunch & evening meals with brunch on Sundays (20 meals per week) – packed lunch on excursions.

FACILITIESACCOMMODATION

Founded in 2003, Ave Maria University is one of the most contemporary private universities in Florida. With 1,200 students and a campus covering 1,000 acres in the town of Ave Maria, it is home to top architectural buildings and amazing athletic facilities. The campus is located near the beach town of Naples and has access to many natural regions including part of the Everglades, the Big Cypress National Preserve and two National State Parks.

The spacious campus offers many activities as well as opportunities to shop at numerous outlet malls and fun at nearby beaches. This, combined with its modern campus, makes Ave Maria University the perfect complement to the excitement of Florida and the ideal setting to explore all that this great destination has to offer.

Campus

BedroomCafeteria

Ave Maria University Ave MAriA, NeAr NAples, FloridAFor JUNiors ANd TeeNAGers FroM 9 YeArs Up To 17 YeArs

speciAl orlANdo proGrAMMe AvAilAble

Ave Maria University

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Water Park

* The use of Ave Maria University’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with Ave Maria University and Ave Maria University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.

A TYPICAL DAY WITH ARDMOREStudents have three hours of English lessons per day from Monday to Friday. Lessons are divided into two parts:

Part One: Language input which involves using grammar and vocabulary in various tasks/exercises.

Part Two: Fluency/practice activities aimed at developing fluency through specific tasks like designing a website or poster, conducting a classroom survey or even producing/acting in a short play.

During activities we offer a wide range of sporting options to include: Football, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Tennis, Basketball, Wide Games etc.

Evening entertainment programme includes Talent Show, Disco, Quiz Nights, Film Nights, Sports Tournaments and many more options.

Emphasis on communication helps students to use English for a variety of purposes and in various situations. Our aim is to build students’ knowledge and confidence in understanding and speaking English.

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Naples Beach

AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY PLUS ORLANDOTWO WEEK DISCOVERY PROGRAMME

DAy TIMES PROGRAMME EVENING

Sun Welcome to Ardmore EveningEntertainment

Mon Morning Placement Test & Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Activities on Campus

Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Activities on Campus

Wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon NAPlES BEACh, DOWNTOWN

NAPlES & ShOPPING ON FIFTh AVENUE SOUTh

Thurs Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Activities on Campus

Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Activities on Campus

Sat All day ExTENDED FUll DAy ExCURSION TO MIAMI/ SOUTh BEACh AND ThE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

EveningEntertainment

Sun Relax & Brunch/ Optional Excursions or Activities


Mon Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Activities on Campus

Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Activities on Campus

Wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon NAPlES ZOO AT ThE CARIBBEAN

GARDENS

Thurs Morning Lessons Night In Hotel

Afternoon TRANSFER TO ORlANDO

Fri All day FUll DAy ExCURSION TO DISNEy’S MAGIC KINGDOM

Night In Hotel

Sat All day FUll DAy ExCURSION TO UNIVERSAl STUDIOS

Night In Hotel

Sun Goodbye Ardmore

PLEASE NOTE: Programme is run on a ZIg-Zag basis and lessons maybe AM or PM. Activities will be selected from: Arts & Crafts, Basketball Dance, lnternet, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and More. Evening Entertainment will include a mixture of academic, social and sporting activities.

Orlando - home to Disney World

Miami - South Beach

USA MAP

FLORIDAFLORIDA

London

Brunel University

J

ULY 2


E S T. 1 9 8 4


36 km from Los AngelesInternational Airport

10 km from Los Angeles City Centre


Suitable for groups and individual students

USA Split Stay West Coast

�� New recently completed Student Union Building

�� Nine tennis courts

�� Outdoor basketball courts

�� Volleyball courts

�� Extensive playing fields

�� Outdoor swimming pool

�� Fine Arts Complex

�� Triple sports hall

�� Modern lecture theatre

�� On campus metro station

�� Self-contained ensuite apartments

�� Twin bedded rooms

�� One or two bathrooms per apartment (shower to bed ratio is 1:4)

�� Kitchenette

�� Lounge



California State University’s 175 acre hilltop campus is home to a body of 23,000 students. First founded in 1947 the University is located close to Los Angeles near the western San Gabriel Valley and has fantastic views of the mountains of the same name to the north.

The new $30million University-Student Union (U-SU) gives students a great place to interact with one another and also houses a theatre, fitness centre and numerous other student dedicated facilities and services. The U-SU is connected to ‘The Golden Eagle’ via a third floor bridge which has food courts, bookstore and conference facilities.

CSULA has six off campus residential halls which can house up to 3,600 students and two on-campus residential life complexes.

The Golden Eagle

Lecture TheatreCampus

California State University LOS ANGELESFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

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California State University

Swimming Pool

* The use of California State University’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with California State University and California State University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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Griffith Observatory

Downtown Los Angeles

Iconic Hollywood Sign

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITYSAMPLE DISCOVERY PROGRAMME

DAy TIMES PROGRAMME EVEnInG



Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExCURSIOn TO SAnTA MOnICA

Wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Activities on Campus

Thurs All day ExCURSIOn TO UnIVERSAL STUDIOS



Sat Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExCURSIOn TO THE GROVE

COMPLEx, LA




Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExCURSIOn TO HOLLyWOOD

Wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Talent Show Preparation

Thurs All day ExCURSIOn TO SIx FLAGS MAGIC MOUnTAIn



Sat Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon DRIVInG TOUR DOWnTOWn LA

STOPPInG AT OLVERA STREET & GRIFFITH PARk

Sun Goodbye Ardmore

PLEASE NOTE: Programme is run on a ZIg-Zag basis and lessons maybe AM or PM. Activities will be selected from: Arts & Crafts, Basketball Dance, lnternet, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and More. Evening Entertainment will include a mixture of academic, social and sporting activities.

LOS ANGELES

USA MAP

London

Brunel University JU

LY 5 - AUGUST 2, 2015

SUMMER 2015

E S T. 1 9 8 4


27 km from JFKInternational Airport

7 km from Midtown Manhattan



�� Gorgeous, spacious campus encompassing six New York City blocks

�� Playing fields

�� Basketball courts

�� Computer lab

�� Traditional twin bedded rooms with shared facilities

�� Common areas



This Ivy League University was founded as Kings College in 1754 by the royal charter of King George II of England. It is the fifth oldest university in the United States and the oldest higher learning institution in New York. It is consistently ranked highly amongst universities in the United States.

Situated in Manhattan at Morningside Heights just off Broadway, the University campus is built around the classically Roman styled Low Memorial Library complete with grand pillars and appears on the Register of Historic Places. The spectacular Library steps descend into an expansive plaza, a popular place for students to meet up. From here College Walk bisects the campus leading to South Campus where you’ll find a lot of the facilities including the student residences classrooms and the Alfred Lerner Hall (Student Centre).

College WalkVanAm QuadColumbia Law School

Columbia University MANHATTAN, NEW YORKFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

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Columbia University

The Campus

* The use of Columbia University’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with Columbia University and Columbia University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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New York City

Rockefeller Center

Alice in Wonderland statue in Central Park

SAMPLE DISCOVERY PROGRAMMEDAY TIMES PROGRAMME EVENING



Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExPLORE MIDTOWN & ThE

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

Wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon UPPER WEST SIDE & AMERICAN

MUSEUM OF NATURAL hISTORY


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon CENTRAL PARk & ThE

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM

Sat All day ExPLORE DOWNTOWN, FINANCIAL DISTRICT - WALL STREET, BATTERY PARk, 9/11 MEMORIAL & BOAT RIDE TO ELLIS ISLAND & STATUE OF LIBERTY





Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon MIDTOWN TIMES SQUARES &

ThE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

Wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon TOP OF ThE ROCk & ShOPPING

ON FIFTh AVENUE


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon MEAT PACkING DISTRICT (WALk

ThE hIGhLINE, UNION SQUARE & GREENWICh VILLAGE)

Sat All day ExCURSION TO LITTLE ITALY, ChINA TOWN & SOhO WALk ThE BROOkLYN BRIDGE, DISCOVER BROOkLYN hEIGhTS & DUMBO


Sun Goodbye Ardmore

PLEASE NOTE: Programme is run on a ZIg-Zag basis and lessons maybe AM or PM. Activities will be selected from: Arts & Crafts, Basketball Dance, lnternet, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and More. Evening Entertainment will include a mixture of academic, social and sporting activities.

USA MAP

NEW YORK

London

Brunel University

J

ULY 2


E S T. 1 9 8 4


10 km from Boston Airport

6 km from Boston City Centre

Residential and Homestay Programme


Ivy League Tour

USA Split Stay East Coast

�� Beautiful modern, well equipped campus


�� Jean Yawkey Sports & Recreation Centre

�� Fenway recreation public park (across the road)

�� Well-equipped college library

�� Computer Suite

�� Modern halls of residence

�� Twin-bedded rooms with shared facilities

�� Bath towels provided

�� Common rooms




Emmanuel College, founded in 1919, is a co-educational residential arts and science college located in the heart of Boston. This beautiful modern college has fantastic facilities including the Jean Yawkey Sports & Recreation Centre, large classrooms, common areas, computer suite and well-equipped canteen all within the spacious and secure campus grounds.

The 17 acre campus is the perfect location for students wishing to discover Boston which is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States. Our exciting Programme offers 3 half day excursions and 1 full day excursion per week. Students will enjoy the culture and sights of Boston from the museums and historic landmarks to a tour of the Boston Red Sox stadium!

Common AreaBedroomCafeteria

Emmanuel College Boston City CEntrEFor tEEnAGErs FroM 13 yEArs UP to 19 yEArs

Emmanuel College

*see reverse

* The use of Emmanuel College’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with Emmanuel College and Emmanuel College is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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Boston Skyline

Students at Fenway Park

Harvard University

SAMPLE PROGRAMME




Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExPlORE QUInCy MARkET &

FAnEUIl HAll

Wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon RED SOx FEnWAy PARk STADIUM

TOUR


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExCURSIOn TO COnSTITUTIOn

BEACH & BEACH GAMES

Sat All day WHAlE WATCHInG BOAT CRUISE EveningEntertainment




Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon nEW EnGlAnD AQUARIUM

Wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon FREEDOM TRAIl GUIDED TOUR


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExPlORE CAMBRIDGE –

HARVARD UnIVERSITy & MIT

Sat All day DISCOVER BACk BAy AREA, SHOPPInG AT nEWBURy STREET & PRUDEnTIAl SHOPPInG CEnTER WITH EnTRAnCE TO SkyWAlk OBSERVATORy


Sun Goodbye Ardmore

PLEASE NOTE: Programme is run on a ZIg-Zag basis and lessons maybe AM or PM. Activities will be selected from: Arts & Crafts, Basketball Dance, lnternet, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and More. Evening Entertainment will include a mixture of academic, social and sporting activities.

USA MAP

BOSTON

London

Brunel University


English Plus Basketball SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY – JERSEY CITY, NEW YORK AREAFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

Ardmore’s English Plus Basketball course allows students to combine their English language course with 12 hours of professional basketball coaching per week.

Based at Saint Peter’s University, Jersey City, New York, this programme is the perfect course for groups or individual students wishing to learn and develop their basketball skills, improve their English language and explore the city sights of New York!

The USA is the home of basketball and students will be immersed in the game during their training.

SAMPLE PROGRAMME: English Plus Basketball

Day TIMES PROGRaMMES EvEnInG

Sun Welcome to Ardmore Evening Entertainment

Mon MorningAfternoon

Placement Test and LessonsBasketball Training and Practice

Evening Entertainment

Tues MorningAfternoon

LessonsBasketball Training and Practice


Wed MorningAfternoon

LessonsDIScOvER WEST & GREEnWIch vIllaGE & vIEW ThE caGE BaSkETBall cOuRT


Thurs MorningAfternoon



Fri MorningAfternoon



Sat All day ExPlORE MIDTOWn – GRanD cEnTRal STaTIOn, FIFTh avEnuE, TIMES SquaRE & EnTRancE InTO EMPIRE STaTE BuIlDInG


PLEASE NOTE: Programme is run on a Zig-Zag basis and lessons may be AM or PM.

Day TIMES PROGRaMMES EvEnInG

Sun MorningAfternoon

Relax on Campus & Brunch vISIT RuckER BaSkETBall PaRk FOllOWED By cEnTRal PaRk & uPPER EaST SIDE






LessonsExPlORE lITTlE ITaly, chInaTOWn & SOhO





Sat All day ExPlORE DOWnTOWn, FInancIal DISTRIcT - Wall STREET, BaTTERy PaRk, 9/11 MEMORIal & BOaT RIDE TO EllIS ISlanD & STaTuE OF lIBERTy

Sun Goodbye Ardmore

J

ULY 2


E S T. 1 9 8 4

JERSEY CITY, NEW YORK

AREA

London

Brunel University

J

ULY 2


E S T. 1 9 8 4


15 km from Newark Airport40 km from JFK Airport

15 km from Central Manhattan



Ardmore Basketball Academy

English Plus Performing Arts


�� Secure city campus

�� Modern canteen

�� Library

�� Modern lecture theatres

�� University convenience shop

�� Large gymnasium

�� Large indoor swimming pool

�� Indoor tennis courts

�� Air-conditioned twin or triple rooms with shared facilities


�� Common areas with relaxation lounges on all floors


�� Homestay – carefully selected host families in the New York area on a full board accommodation basis


Saint Peter’s University was founded in 1872 and is a co-educational liberal arts university located within a fantastic urban setting. This well-equipped campus of nearly 25 acres in the heart of up and coming Jersey City is just minutes from New York!

New York City centre is just a short train ride away, taking 10 minutes to get to Downtown New York City and 20 minutes to get to Midtown. From the Empire State Building to Times Square, there are few cities in the world which can match the sights and excitement New York has to offer.

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Saint Peter’s University JERSEY CITY, NEW YORK AREAFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

DISCOVERY AND STANDARD PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE

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Saint Peter’s university

Student union

London

Brunel University


J

ULY 2


E S T. 1 9 8 4

English Plus Performing Arts SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY – JERSEY CITY, NEW YORK AREAFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

Performing Arts

Welcome to Ardmore’s English Plus Performing Arts Programme. Based at Saint Peter’s University, this programme is aimed at both groups and individuals wishing to learn and improve their English whilst experiencing a diverse range of acting and dance classes and exploring New York City’s most famous sights.

Students will be immersed in fun and challenging acting and dance classes taught by New York City performers. New York is the perfect location for this course with mid-town Manhattan being the home of the theatre district.

The bright lights of Broadway attract many talented aspiring performers. The students can experience the buzz and excitement that goes along with the New York performing arts scene.

The programme includes 15 hours of English lessons per week together with 12 hours of acting and dance classes. Students will have rehearsals in the evenings which will go towards putting on a performance at the end of their stay.

The fantastic excursion programme will include 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week giving students a great opportunity to explore the vibrant city of New York!

SAMPLE PROGRAMME: Performing Arts

DAy TIMES PROGRAMMES EvEnInG

Sun Welcome to Ardmore Evening Entertainment


Placement Test and English LessonsIntroductory Acting workshop / Jazz dance class



LessonsImprov acting class / Salsa dance class

Rehearsals


LessonsBROADWAy MATInEE ShOW



LessonsClassical Theatre Acting class / Ballet and Waltz dance class

Rehearsals


LessonsPhysical comedy acting class / Hip Hop dance class


Sat All day ExcuRSIOn TO ThE FAMOuS nBc STuDIOS – ExPlORE FIFTh AvEnuE & ROckEFEllER cEnTER



DAy TIMES PROGRAMMES EvEnInG

Sun Relax on Campus & Brunch/Optional Excursions or Activities



LessonsDifferent Acting Techniques Class/ Modern Dance Class

Rehearsals


LessonsImprov Acting Class / Movement for the Actor



LessonsEnTRAncE TO EMPIRE STATE BuIlDInG

Rehearsals


LessonsMask & Gesture Acting Class / Jazz Dance Class



LessonsActing for Film & TV / Hip Hop Dance Class

Perform Play

Sat All day ExPlORE DOWnTOWn, FInAncIAl DISTRIcT - WAll STREET, BATTERy PARk, 9/11 MEMORIAl & BOAT RIDE TO EllIS ISlAnD & STATuE OF lIBERTy


Sun Goodbye Ardmore

London

Brunel University

J

ULY 2


E S T. 1 9 8 4











�� Library














Student unionclassroom



Saint Peter’s university

*see reverse

Basketball court

London

Brunel University

JULY 2015

SUMMER 2015

E S T. 1 9 8 4






�� Beautiful, modern and well equipped campus


�� Largest outdoor sculpture garden in NYC

�� Numerous art galleries on campus

�� The Pratt Athletics Facilities boast the 2nd largest sports hall in NYC including 4 indoor tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts


�� Twin-bedded rooms (some singles for Group Leaders) with shared facilities

�� Wi-fi internet access


�� Games room and study area


�� Full board - breakfast, lunch & evening meals with brunch on Sundays (20 meals per week) – packed lunch on excursions.


Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is one of the leading fine arts colleges in the United States. With 4,000 students and a campus covering 35 acres in Brooklyn, it is home to top architectural buildings, the largest outdoor sculpture garden in New York City (NYC) and the second largest indoor sports facility in NYC (second only to Madison Square Garden).

The campus is just 20 minutes from the skyscrapers of Downtown Manhattan and only 30 minutes from bustling Midtown and exciting Times Square. Pratt Institute has access to Prospect Park, downtown Brooklyn as well as NYC. This, combined with its fully landscaped park like campus and unique artistic setting, makes Pratt Institute the perfect complement to the bustle of NYC and the ideal setting to explore all that this great city has to offer.

Campus

Sports Hall

ClassroomPratt – Myrtle Hall

Pratt Institute Brooklyn, new yorkFor TeenAGerS FroM 14 yeArS UP To 19 yeArS

DISCoVery AnD STAnDArD ProGrAMMeS AVAIlABle

Pratt Institute

*see reverse

* The use of Pratt Institute’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with Pratt Institute and Pratt Institute is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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Brooklyn Bridge

Statue of Liberty

New York Central Park

SAMPLE DISCOvERY PROgRAMME

DaY TIMES PROGRaMME EVENING



Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExPLORE MIDTOwN & THE

EMPIRE STaTE BuILDING

wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon uPPER wEST SIDE & aMERICaN

MuSEuM OF NaTuRaL HISTORY


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon CENTRaL PaRk & THE

METROPOLITaN MuSEuM

Sat All day ExPLORE DOwNTOwN, FINaNCIaL DISTRICT - waLL STREET, BaTTERY PaRk, 9/11 MEMORIaL & BOaT RIDE TO ELLIS ISLaND & STaTuE OF LIBERTY





Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExPLORE MIDTOwN TIMES

SquaRE & THE MuSEuM OF MODERN aRT

wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon TOP OF THE ROCk & SHOPPING

ON FIFTH aVENuE


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon MEaT PaCkING DISTRICT (waLk

THE HIGHLINE, uNION SquaRE & GREENwICH VILLaGE)

Sat All day LITTLE ITaLY, CHINa TOwN & SOHO – waLk THE BROOkLYN BRIDGE, DISCOVER BROOkLYN HEIGHTS & DuMBO


Sun Goodbye Ardmore

PLEASE NOTE: Programme Includes Weekly Subway Pass. Programme is run on a ZIg-Zag basis and lessons maybe AM or PM. Activities will be selected from: Arts & Crafts, Basketball Dance, lnternet, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and More. Evening Entertainment will include a mixture of academic, social and sporting activities.

USA MAP

BROOKLYN

London


NE 28 - AUGUST 9, 2015SUMMER

2015E S T. 1 9 8 4


13 km from JFKInternational Airport

17 km from Midtown Manhattan


Suitable for groups and individuals


�� Secure campus�� Indoor and Outdoor tennis courts�� Indoor swimming pool�� Sports hall�� Basketball courts�� Running track�� On campus shops�� Multiple museums including the Queens College Art Museum

�� Air conditioned suites (maximum four people)�� Suites include two private bathrooms�� Kitchenette�� Lounge�� Common rooms�� Campus wide Wi-Fi internet access�� Full board – breakfast, lunch & evening meals with brunch on Sundays (20 meals per week) – packed lunch on excursions.


Hailed as ‘the college of the future’ at its founding in 1937, Queens College is now part of the City University of New York (CUNY) network.

Located in the residential suburb of Flushing in the New York Borough of Queens the beautiful campus occupies an 80 acre area of grassy open spaces all set around a traditional ‘Quad’ style building.

Boasting state of the art science and computer laboratories, music building, six story Rosenthal Library, Powder Hall – the main classroom building; Queens College is equipped with the latest technology throughout.

The college has a commitment to enhancing the student experience by improving the facilities on campus by continually opening new cafes, dining areas and social gathering points and opened its first hall of residence in 2009, known as the Summit Apartments it can house up to 500 students at any given time.

Swimming PoolGymnasiumEn-suite Accommodation

Queens College QUEENS, NEW YORKFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

*see reverse

Queens College

The Summit

* The use of Queens College’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with Queens College and Queens College is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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Statue of Liberty

Times Square




Mon Morning Placement Test & Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Center Orientation & Student Integration

Tues All day DOwnTOwn, FInAnCIAL DISTRICT – wALL STREET, BATTERy PARk, 9/11 MEMORIAL & BOAT RIDE TO ELLIS ISLAnD & STATuE OF LIBERTy. wALk ThE BROOkLyn BRIDGE & DISCOVER BROOkLyn hEIGhTS


wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ShOPPInG In SOhO, wEST VILLAGE &

wALk ThE hIGhLInE

Thurs Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Lessons

Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon JOnES BEACh

Sat All day FuLL DAy ExCuRSIOn TO PhILADELPhIA (COnSTITuTIOn CEnTER, LIBERTy BELL, READInG TERMInAL, MAGIC GARDEnS & MuTTER MuSEuM)





Tues All day DISCOVER uPPER wEST SIDE wITh EnTRAnCE TO ThE AMERICAn MuSEuM OF nATuRAL hISTORy & CEnTRAL PARk


wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExPLORE MIDTOwn – TIMES SQuARE,

EnTRAnCE InTO ThE EMPIRE STATE BuILDInG & GRAnD CEnTRAL STATIOn

Thurs Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Lessons

Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ShOPPInG On FIFTh AVEnuE &

ROCkEFELLER CEnTER

Sat All day FuLL DAy ExCuRSIOn TO MOnTAuk (MOnTAuk POInT LIGhThOuSE & BEACh)


Sun Goodbye Ardmore

PLEASE NOTE: Programme Includes Weekly Subway Pass. Programme is run on a ZIg-Zag basis and lessons maybe AM or PM. Activities will be selected from: Arts & Crafts, Basketball Dance, lnternet, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and More. Evening Entertainment will include a mixture of academic, social and sporting activities.

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London

Brunel University

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�� Library














Student UnionClassroom



Saint Peter’s University

*see reverse

Basketball Court

* The use of Saint Peter’s University’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with Saint Peter’s University and Saint Peter’s University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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New York City and Lady Liberty


DAY TIMES PROGRAMME EVENING



Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExPLORE MIDTOwN & ThE


wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon UPPER wEST SIDE & AMERICAN




METROPOLITAN MUSEUM

Sat All day ExPLORE DOwNTOwN, FINANCIAL DISTRICT - wALL STREET, BATTERY PARk, 9/11 MEMORIAL & BOAT RIDE TO ELLIS ISLAND & STATUE OF LIBERTY






SqUARE & ThE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon TOP OF ThE ROCk & ShOPPING

ON FIFTh AVENUE


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon MEAT PACkING DISTRICT (wALk

ThE hIGhLINE, UNION SqUARE & GREENwICh VILLAGE)

Sat All day LITTLE ITALY, ChINA TOwN & SOhO – wALk ThE BROOkLYN BRIDGE, DISCOVER BROOkLYN hEIGhTS & DUMBO


Sun Goodbye Ardmore


USA MAP


AREA

London

Brunel University

J

ULY 2


E S T. 1 9 8 4











�� Library














Student UnionClassroom



Saint Peter’s University

*see reverse

Basketball Court

* The use of Saint Peter’s University’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with Saint Peter’s University and Saint Peter’s University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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New York City and Lady Liberty





Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExPLORE MIDTOwN & ThE


wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon UPPER wEST SIDE & AMERICAN




METROPOLITAN MUSEUM

Sat All day ExPLORE DOwNTOwN, FINANCIAL DISTRICT - wALL STREET, BATTERY PARk, 9/11 MEMORIAL & BOAT RIDE TO ELLIS ISLAND & STATUE OF LIBERTY






SqUARE & ThE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART

wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon TOP OF ThE ROCk & ShOPPING

ON FIFTh AVENUE


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon MEAT PACkING DISTRICT (wALk

ThE hIGhLINE, UNION SqUARE & GREENwICh VILLAGE)

Sat All day LITTLE ITALY, ChINA TOwN & SOhO – wALk ThE BROOkLYN BRIDGE, DISCOVER BROOkLYN hEIGhTS & DUMBO


Sun Goodbye Ardmore


USA MAP


AREA

London


NE 28 - AUGUST 9, 2015SUMMER

2015E S T. 1 9 8 4


19 km from San DiegoInternational Airport

5 km from San Diego City Centre



English Plus Surfing


�� Newly renovated Student Union�� Volleyball courts�� Open air theatre�� Expansive playing fields�� Many outdoor swimming pools throughout campus�� Bowling alley�� Modern dining hall�� 435 seat lecture auditorium�� Newly upgraded classrooms�� Spanish style outdoor courtyard

�� Twin rooms with shared facilities (rooms include minifridge)

�� Common room with TV and billiards

�� Various on campus convenience stores/cafes



San Diego State University is the largest and oldest higher education facility in San Diego County and was first founded in 1897. Then named San Diego Normal School it’s the third oldest University in California State with a student body of 35,000.

The University’s self contained campus is located right in the city centre but close enough to the beach for students to enjoy a typical Californian Summer. The great on-site facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, sports fields and even a ten pin bowling alley.

The original dormitory at Quetzal Hall housed just 40 students, today the University has high quality accommodation, between dorms and apartments, for a total of 4,107 students and dining options to suit all tastes.

Swimming Pool

Campus

Dining Hall

San Diego State University SAN DIEGOFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

*see reverse

San Diego State University

* The use of San Diego State University’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with San Diego State University and San Diego State University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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San Diego beaches

Balboa Park Botanical building and pond

San Diego

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITYSAMPLE DISCOVERY PROGRAMME

Day TIMES PROGRaMME EVEnInG



Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon San DIEGO – OlD TOwn

wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Activities on Campus

Thurs All day San DIEGO ZOO & BalBOa PaRk EveningEntertainment


Sat Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon COROnaDO CITy & BEaCH

Sun Relax & Brunch/Optional Excursions or Activities


Mon Morning Placement Tests & Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Activities on Campus

Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon San DIEGO – GaSlIGHT DISTRICT

wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Activities on Campus

Thurs All day UnIVERSal STUDIOS EveningEntertainment


Sat Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon la JOlla COVE

Sun Goodbye Ardmore

PLEASE NOTE: Programme is run on a Zig-Zag basis and lessons maybe AM or PM. Activities will be selected from: Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Dance, Internet, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and More. Evening Entertainment will include a mixture of academic, social and sporting activities.

USA MAP

SAN DIEGO

London

Brunel University

J

ULY 2


E S T. 1 9 8 4


40 km from San FranciscoInternational Airport

22 km from San Francisco City Centre




�� Beautiful historic campus

�� Full size playing fields

�� Swimming pool

�� Lecture theatres

�� Modern sports hall

�� Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area

�� Eco-friendly, organic dining hall

�� Twin rooms with shared facilities

�� Common areas, Wi-Fi available



Founded in 1866, the University of California, Berkeley is one of the USA’s top ranking Universities and is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay area. The historic central campus is spread across 178 acres and offers fantastic facilities including astro pitches, large common areas, an indoor sports hall and a large swimming pool.

Students stay in modern twin-bedded accommodation with shared facilities. The fantastic Discovery Excursion Programme is an exciting opportunity for students to discover the famous city of San Francisco with visits to landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and the largest Chinatown in the United States.

Residence Halls

Campus

BedroomCafeteria

UC Berkeley SAN FRANCISCOFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

*see reverse

UC Berkeley Campus

* The use of UC Berkeley’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with UC Berkeley and UC Berkeley is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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San Francisco skyline

San Francisco

Students at Golden Gate Bridge


Day TIMES PROGRaMME EVEnInG



Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExPlORE nORTH BEaCH

& CHInaTOwn

wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExPlORE alaMO SqUaRE/

HaIGHT & aSHBURy


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon aCaDEMy OF SCIEnCES &

GOlDEn GaTE PaRk

Sat All day walk aCROSS THE GOlDEn GaTE BRIDGE wITH EnTRanCE TO THE ExPlORaTORIUM


Sun Relax on Campus & Brunch, Strawberry Canyon or Optional Excursions or Activities



Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon aqUaRIUM OF THE Bay & PIER 39

wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon UnIOn SqUaRE & yERBa BUEna

GaRDEnS


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon lOMBaRD STREET & COIT TOwER

Sat All day VISIT lOCal FaRMER’S MaRkET anD GOlDEn GaTE BRIDGE BOaT CRUISE


Sun Goodbye Ardmore

PLEASE NOTE: Programme Includes Weekly Metro Pass. Programme is run on a Zig-Zag basis and lessons maybe AM or PM. Activities will be selected from: Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Dance, Internet, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and More. Evening Entertainment will include a mixture of academic, social and sporting activities.

USA MAP

SAN FRANCISCO

London

Brunel University

JUN

E 2

015 AND JULY 2015SUMMER 2015

E S T. 1 9 8 4


30 km from Los Angeles Airport

6 km from Beverly Hills





�� Large outdoor swimming pool

�� Multi tennis courts

�� Full size Astro Turf playing fields

�� Modern sports hall with basketball courts

�� Twin rooms wth some triples and with shared facilities

�� Common areas, Wi Fi available



The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is one of the world’s top ranking Universities. Founded in 1919, the campus is located near Beverly Hills, western Los Angeles. The location is perfect for students wishing to explore LA. It is a short 20 minute journey to the city’s main attractions including Santa Monica, Universal Studios, Hollywood, Disneyland and Downtown LA. UCLA is a world famous University steeped in tradition with a fantastic modern campus. The University is famous for excelling in athletics and offers fantastic sports facilities including the ‘Drake Stadium’, a large outdoor swimming pool, multiple tennis courts and a large indoor gymnasium.

Our course offers students a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to learn English and immerse themselves in this unique American University campus with many excursions to nearby attractions.

Dining Hall

Swimming Pool

BedroomCampus

UCLA NEAR BEVERLY HILLS & HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANgELESFOR TEENAgERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

UCLA

*see reverse

LOS ANGELES

* The use of UCLA’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with UCLA and UCLA is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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Ardmore Students and Staff

Los Angeles

Santa Monica Beach





Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExCURSIOn TO SAnTA MOnICA


Thurs All day ExCURSIOn TO UnIVERSAL STUDIOS



Sat Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExCURSIOn TO THE GROVE

COMPLEx, LA




Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon ExCURSIOn TO HOLLyWOOD

Wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon Talent Show Preparation

Thurs All day ExCURSIOn TO SIx FLAGS MAGIC MOUnTAIn



Sat Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon DRIVInG TOUR DOWnTOWn LA

STOPPInG AT OLVERA STREET & GRIFFITH PARk

Sun Goodbye Ardmore


USA MAP

London

Brunel University

J

ULY 2


E S T. 1 9 8 4


14 km from Honolulu International Airport

7 km from Downtown Honolulu



English Plus Tennis available

English Plus Surfing available

�� Beautiful, modern and well-equipped campus


�� State-of-the-art baseball, soccer and football stadiums

�� Aquatic Centre

�� Numerous Galleries displaying works of art

�� Tennis courts

�� Modern Halls of Residence

�� Twin, Triple or Quad rooms available (some singles for group leaders) with shared facilities


�� Games room and study areas



Founded in 1907, the University of Hawaii, Manoa is the flagship university of Hawaii, with 14,000 undergraduate students and a campus covering 320 acres on the island of Oahu. This is a diverse community with beautiful landscapes and state-of-the-art athletic facilities.

The Campus is located just outside Downtown Honolulu; a shimmering mecca of hustle and bustle plus museums and a royal palace. Mountain trails, many picturesque beaches and forests are close by as well as the beautiful cascades of Manoa Falls.

The University of Hawaii, Manoa offers an excellent centre in Hawaii to encompass luxury, surf, sports and sun whilst improving English.

Tennis Courts Common AreaHale Aloha Towers

University of Hawaii Manoa HONOLULU, OaHU, HawaiiFOR TEENaGERS FROM 13 YEaRS UP TO 19 YEaRSDiScOvERY aND cULTURaL TOUR PROGRaMMES avaiLabLE

University of Hawaii Manoa

*see reverse

* The use of University of Hawaii Manoa’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with the University of Hawaii Manoa and the University of Hawaii Manoa is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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Hanauma Bay

Waikiki Beach

Iolani Palace




Mon Morning Placement Test & Lessons EveningEntertainment

Afternoon Activities on Campus

Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainment

Afternoon WAIkIkI BEACH

Wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainment

Afternoon MAnOA TRAIl HIkE & WATERFAll

Thurs Morning Lessons EveningEntertainment


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainment

Afternoon BEllOWS BEACH

Sat All day CIRClE ISlAnD TOUR EveningEntertainment



Mon Morning Lessons EveningEntertainment


Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainment

Afternoon PEARl HARBOR

Wed Morning Lessons EveningEntertainment

Afternoon WAIMEA BEACH

Thurs Morning Lessons EveningEntertainment


Fri Morning Lessons EveningEntertainment

Afternoon DIAMOnD HEAD MOUnTAIn & kAPIOlAnI PARk

Sat All day POlynESIAn CUlTURAl CEnTER EveningEntertainment

Sun Goodbye Ardmore


USA MAP

Honolulu

London

Brunel University


J

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E S T. 1 9 8 4

Ivy League Tour EMMANUEL COLLEGE, BOSTON ORYALE UNIVERSITY, NEW HAVEN, CTHarvard University | Brown UniversityYale University | Columbia UniversityFOR JUNIORS AND TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

Option 1: Emmanuel College – Boston City CentreDay TIMES PROGRaMMES EvEnInG

Sun Welcome to ArdmoreEveningEntertainment

Mon Morning Afternoon

Placement Test and LessonsActivities on Campus



LessonsFREEDOM TRaIl GuIDED TOuR anD OlD STaTE HOuSE & TOuR OF EMManuEl COllEGE



LessonsMIT unIvERSITy TOuR & MuSEuM OF SCIEnCE



LessonsActivities on Campus



LessonsJOHn F. KEnnEDy lIBRaRy & MuSEuM


Sat All dayFull Day ExCuRSIOn TO yalE unIvERSITy & HaRvaRD unIvERSITy TOuR


SunRelax on Campus & Brunch/Optional Excursions or Activities






LessonsMuSEuM OF FInE aRTS



LessonsBOSTOn RED SOx STaDIuM TOuR aT FEnWay PaRK






LessonsBROWn unIvERSITy TOuR


Sat All dayFull Day ExCuRSIOn TO nEW yORK CITy WITH a TOuR OF COluMBIa unIvERSITy


Sun Goodbye Ardmore

Option 2: yale university – new Haven, ConnecticutDay TIMES PROGRaMMES EvEnInG

Sun Welcome to ArdmoreEveningEntertainment





LessonsyalE unIvERSITy TOuR






LessonsTHIMBlE ISlanD & SEa MIST THIMBlE ISlanD CRuISE





Sat All dayFull Day ExCuRSIOn TO BOSTOn WITH TOuRS OF HaRvaRD unIvERSITy & MIT


SunRelax on Campus & Brunch/Optional Excursions or Activities






LessonsCOnnECTICuT SCIEnCE CEnTER






LessonsBROWn unIvERSITy TOuR





Sat All dayFull Day ExCuRSIOn TO nEW yORK CITy WITH a TOuR OF COluMBIa unIvERSITy


Sun Goodbye Ardmore

The Ivy League is a group of eight long-established colleges and universities in the Northeastern United States that are regarded as the best in the country and some of the best in the world! They are known for their rigorous academics and high social prestige.

The league includes the Universities of Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Brown, amongst others. This program is perfect for those students who are considering applying to one of these prestigious universities, and want to know more about their prospective universities including how to apply.

During the programme, students will have the option of staying at Emmanuel College in Boston or at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Boston is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States making it a great setting for the Ivy League Tour with Harvard University just across the river. Students can also choose to be based at Yale University which is part of the Ivy League and experience the incredible academic atmosphere this institution has to offer.

Harvard university Brown university yale university Columbia university

Emmanuel CollegeBOSTON

OR

Yale UniversityNEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUTFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

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EMMANUEL COLLEGEEmmanuel College, founded in 1919 is a co-educational, residential arts and science college located in the heart of Boston. The beautiful modern college has fantastic facilities including the Jean Yawkey Sports & Recreation centre, large classrooms, common areas, computer suite and well equipped canteen all within the spacious and secure campus grounds.

The 17 acre campus is the perfect location for students looking to discover Boston, one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States. Boston is the largest city in New England and was the scene of several key events in American history. The city has many colleges and universities making it an international centre of higher education.

YALE UNIVERSITYFounded in 1701, Yale University is an Ivy League institution and one of the leading liberal arts universities in the United States and the world. With 5,000 undergraduate students and a campus covering 310 acres in the heart of New Haven, it is home to 260 buildings contributed from renowned architects from every period in the university’s history.

The campus is nestled in downtown New Haven, right next to the historic New Haven Green. Yale is only a two hour journey to Boston and a 90 minute journey to Manhattan: perfect distances for a day trip. The greater New Haven area and surrounding cities in Connecticut offer plenty of historical and environmental learning experiences and are full of New England charm.





Ivy League Tour


130 km from JFK airport

0.5 km from New Haven City Centre



Ivy League Tour

�� Beautiful, historic campus

�� Fully equipped classrooms and lecture auditoriums

�� Several art galleries on campus display works of students and professors, as well as famous pieces by professional artists

�� Payne Whitney Gymnasium contains facilities for crew, gymnastics, general exercise, strength and conditioning as well as fencing.







�� Recently renovated residential colleges

�� Twin and triple bedded rooms (some singles for group leaders) with shared facilities






�� Twin bedded rooms with shared facilities


�� Common rooms

�� Full board – breakfast, lunch & evening meals (20 meals per week) – packed lunch on excursions


FACILITIESFACILITIES ACCOMMODATIONACCOMMODATION

JERSEY CITY,NEW YORK AREA

BOSTON

London

Brunel University


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USA Split Stay-East Coast EMMANUEL COLLEGE – BOSTONSAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY – JERSEY CITY, NEW YORK AREAFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

Boston

Students travelling to the USA have the unique opportunity to visit two exciting cities during our course by choosing our split stay programme to New York and Boston.

The programme combines two of the USA’s most lively and exciting destinations with an excursion packed English learning experience.

Why settle for one fantastic destination when you can have two?

Expose your students to this unique and diverse cultural experience to offer them a language course they will never forget.

Students will stay in our carefully selected residential colleges in New York and Boston.

Emmanuel College – Boston City CentreDay TIMES PROGRaMMES EvEnInG

SunDEPaRT fROM ST. PETER’S UnIvERSITyaRRIvE aT EMManUEl COllEGE

Evening Activity



Evening Activity


LessonsQUInCy MaRkET & fanEUIl Hall

Evening Activity

WedMorning Afternoon

LessonsRED SOx fEnWay PaRk STaDIUM TOUR

Evening Activity

ThursMorningAfternoon


Evening Activity

friMorning Afternoon

LessonsExCURSIOn TO COnSTITUTIOn BEaCH & BEaCH GaMES

Evening Activity

Sat All day WHalE WaTCHInG BOaT CRUISEEvening Activity

Sun Goodbye Ardmore


Saint Peter’s University – Jersey City, new yorkDay TIMES PROGRaMMES EvEnInG

Sun Welcome to ArdmoreEvening Activity



Evening Activity


LessonsMIDTOWn & THE EMPIRE STaTE BUIlDInG

Evening Activity

WedMorningAfternoon

LessonsSHOPPInG On fIfTH avEnUE & ROCkEfEllER CEnTER

Evening Activity



Evening Activity

fri

MorningAfternoon

LessonsExPlORE MEaT PaCkInG DISTRICT (Walk THE HIGHlInE, UnIOn SQUaRE & GREEnWICH vIllaGE)

Evening Activity

Sat All daylITTlE ITaly, CHIna TOWn & SOHO Walk THE BROOklyn BRIDGE, DISCOvER BROOklyn HEIGHTS & DUMBO

new york

Emmanuel CollegeBOSTON

Saint Peters UniversityJERSEY CITY, NEW YORK AREAFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

London

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EMMANUEL COLLEGEEmmanuel College, founded in 1919 is a co-educational, residential arts and science college located in the heart of Boston. The beautiful modern college has fantastic facilities including the Jean Yawkey Sports & Recreation centre, large classrooms, common areas, computer suite and well equipped canteen all within the spacious and secure campus grounds.

The 17 acre campus is the perfect location for students looking to discover Boston, one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States. Our exciting Discovery Programme offers 3 half day and 1 full day excursion per week. Students get to experience the culture and sights of Boston from the museums and historic landmarks to a tour of the Boston Red Sox stadium!

SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITYSaint Peter’s University was founded in 1872 and is a co-educational liberal arts University located within a fantastic urban setting. The well equipped campus comprises nearly 25 acres in the heat of up and coming Jersey City, just minutes from New York!

New York City centre is just a short train ride away, taking 10 minutes to get to Downtown New York City and 20 minutes to get to Midtown. From the Empire State Building to Times Square there few cities in the world which can match the sights and excitement New York has to offer.





English Plus Soccer

Ivy League Tour






English Plus Basketball

Performing Arts in New York




�� Library












�� Air-conditioned twin rooms with shared facilities


�� Full board – breakfast, lunch and evening meals (20 meals per week) – packed lunch on excursions


�� Homestay carefully selected hosts in New York area available on request



�� Twin bedded rooms with shared facilities


�� Common rooms

�� Full board – breakfast, lunch & evening meals (20 meals per week) – packed lunch on excursions



London

Brunel University


J

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USA Split Stay-West Coast UC BERKELEY – SAN FRANCISCOUCLA – NEAR BEVERLY HILLS & HOLLYWOOD, L.A.FOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

Universal Studios Los Angeles

San Francisco

Students traveling to the USA have the unique opportunity to visit two exciting cities during our course by choosing our Split Stay Programme to San Francisco and Los Angeles!

The programme combines two of the USA’s most lively and exciting destinations with an excursion packed English learning experience.

Why settle for one fantastic destination when you can have two?

Expose your students to this unique and diverse cultural experience to offer them a language course they will never forget.

Students will stay in two of the world’s leading universities based in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

UC Berkeley – San Francisco Discovery ProgrammeDAy TIMES PROGRAMMES EvEnInG

SunDEPART FROM UCLA – LOS AnGELES ARRIvE AT UC BERkELEy – SAn FRAnCISCO

Evening Activity



Evening Activity


LessonsExPLORE nORTh BEACh & ChInATOwn

Evening Activity

wedMorning Afternoon

LessonsALAMO SqUARE/hAIGhT & AShBURy

Evening Activity



Evening Activity

Fri Morning Afternoon

LessonsACADEMy OF SCIEnCES & GOLDEn GATE PARk

Evening Activity

Sat All daywALk ACROSS ThE GOLDEn GATE BRIDGE wITh EnTRAnCE TO ThE ExPLORATORIUM

Evening Activity

Sun Goodbye Ardmore


UCLA – Los Angeles Discovery ProgrammeDAy TIMES PROGRAMMES EvEnInG

Sun Welcome to ArdmoreEvening Activity



Evening Activity


LessonsExCURSIOn TO SAnTA MOnICA

Evening Activity

wedMorningAfternoon


Evening Activity

Thurs All day ExCURSIOn TO UnIvERSAL STUDIOSEvening Activity



Evening Activity

Sat MorningAfternoon

LessonsExCURSIOn TO ThE GROvE COMPLEx, LA

Evening Activity

L.A.

SAN FRANCISCO

UC BerkeleySAN FRANCISCO

UCLALOS ANGELESFOR TEENAGERS FROM 13 YEARS UP TO 19 YEARS

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UC BERKELEYFounded in 1866, the University of California, Berkeley is one of the USA’s top ranking Universities and is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay area. The historic central campus is spread across 178 acres and offers fantastic facilities including astro pitches, large common areas, indoor sports hall and a large swimming pool.

Students stay in modern twin bedded accommodation with shared facilities. The fantastic Discovery Excursion Programme allows students to explore the highlights of San Francisco including The Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, China Town and many more attractions!

* The use of UC Berkeley’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programs. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with UC Berkeley and UC Berkeley is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2013 programs in any way.

UCLAThe University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is one of the world’s top ranking Universities. Founded in 1919, the campus is located near Beverly Hills, western Los Angeles. The location is perfect for students wishing to explore LA.

It is a short 20 minute journey to the city’s main attractions including Santa Monica, Universal Studios, Hollywood, Disneyland and Downtown LA. UCLA is a world famous University steeped in tradition with a fantastic modern campus. The University is famous for excelling in athletics and offers fantastic sports facilities including the ‘Drake Stadium’, a large outdoor swimming pool, multiple tennis courts and a large indoor gymnasium.

* The use of UCLA’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programs. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with UCLA and UCLA is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2013 programs in any way.

40 km fromSan FranciscoInternational Airport

22 km fromSan Francisco Centre



USA Split StayWest Coast

30 km fromLos Angeles Airport

6 km from Beverly Hills



USA Split StayWest Coast


�� Large outdoor swimming pool

�� Multi tennis courts

�� Full size Astro Turf playing fields

�� Modern sports hall with basketball courts

�� Beautiful historic campus

�� Full size playing fields

�� Swimming pool

�� Lecture theatres

�� Modern sports hall

�� Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area

�� Eco-friendly, organic dining hall


�� Common areas, Wi Fi available



�� Common areas, Wi-Fi available



London

Brunel University

J

ULY 2


E S T. 1 9 8 4


�� Beautiful, historic campus

�� Fully equipped classrooms and lecture auditoriums

�� Several art galleries on campus display works of students and professors, as well as famous pieces by professional artists

�� Payne Whitney Gymnasium contains facilities for crew, gymnastics, general exercise, strength and conditioning as well as fencing.

�� Recently renovated residential colleges

�� Twin and triple bedded rooms (some singles for group leaders) with shared facilities






Founded in 1701, Yale University is an Ivy League institution and one of the leading liberal arts universities in the United States and the world. With 5,000 undergraduate students and a campus covering 310 acres in the heart of New Haven, it is home to 260 buildings contributed from renowned architects from every period in the university’s history.

The campus is nestled in downtown New Haven, right next to the historic New Haven Green. Yale is only a two hour journey to Boston and a 90 minute journey to Manhattan: perfect distances for a day trip. The greater New Haven area and surrounding cities in Connecticut offer plenty of historical and environmental learning experiences and are full of New England charm.

LibraryAccommodationYale Campus

Yale University New HaveN, CoNNeCtiCUtFoR teeNaGeRS FRoM 13 YeaRS UP to 19 YeaRS

Yale University

*see reverse

130 km from JFK airport

0.5 km from New Haven City Centre



Ivy League Tour

Campus

* The use of Yale University’s name in this document is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which Ardmore Language Schools is delivering the programmes. Ardmore Language Schools has no affiliation with Yale University and Yale University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of Ardmore Language School 2015 programmes in any way.







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New York City

Mystic Seaport

YALE UNIVERSITYSAMPLE DISCOVERY PROgRAMME




Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon HAMMONASSET BEACH

STATE PARk


Thurs Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon THIMBLE ISLAND & SEA MIST

THIMBLE ISLAND CRUISE


Sat All day FULL DAY ExCURSION TONEW YORk CITY





Tues Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon CONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER


Thurs Morning Lessons EveningEntertainmentAfternoon BEARDSLEY ZOO


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STUDENT DETAILS:

Male or Female:

Address of Student:

Fax:

Email:

Centre/Course Chosen:

Date of Arrival: Date of Departure:

It is a condition of your booking with us that all participants are covered by a personal travel insurance policy. Please indicate by ticking one of the boxes if you would like us to arrange insurance cover:

Yes No If you do not require us to arrange insurance for you, we require a copy of your insurance. I confirm I have arranged alternative personal travel insurance which provides comparable cover as that offered by Ardmore Language School. Furthermore, I absolve Ardmore Language School of all possible liabilities which may arise due to my failure to take out adequate insurance cover. I confirm I have enclosed a copy of the Insurance Policy.

Mobile Telephone:

Telephone:

Date of Birth:

Nationality:

Passport No:

Number of nights: Number of years studying English:

Medical information (eg asthmatic, allergies):

Special Dietary Requirements:

Emergency contact details of parents/guardian whilst student is staying with Ardmore (must include mobile):

I confirm that my child can swim 25 metres: Yes Y No Y

I give permission for my child to take part in the swimming activities: Yes Y No Y

Mobile Telephone:Telephone:

Airport/rail/coach transfer – does your child require a transfer? Yes Y No Y

If YES please give details:

Airport/Station:

Flight/coach:Date:

Arrival Time:

Airport/Station:

Flight/coach:Date:

Departure:

DECLARATION: I confirm that I have read, understood and accept the Booking Terms and Conditions and the clause relating to insurance

Level of English:

Name of Student:

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INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS ONLY Please complete this form and fax it to +44(0)1628-829977 or send it to: Ardmore Language School, Hall Place, Berkshire College, Burchetts Green, Berkshire, SL6 6QR, UKAlternatively you can email it to: [email protected]

Y Y

Signature: Date: Name:

Country of Residence:

1. A Provisional Booking must be made using the Booking Form. All bookings must be confirmed in writing using our Booking Form and sent by email, fax or post.

A booking can only be considered as provisional if a deposit has been received in the Ardmore Language Schools account as per the payment terms below.

• DEPOSITREQUIREMENTS:

TheAgentmayelecttomakenetpaymentstothe Principalforgrouporindividualenrolments.

Peakseason(July–August)

> Initial 10% deposit to be paid by end of February each year with a further 20% deposit due by 1st April for group bookings.

> For individual bookings, a 30% deposit is payable at the time of booking.

> Final balance to be paid in full no later than 30 working days prior to arrival of group and/or individual/s.

OffSeason(September–June)

> 10% deposit to be paid minimum of 12 weeks prior to arrival of group/individual/s.

> Final balance to be paid in full no later than 30 working days prior to arrival of group and/or individual/s.

The Principal reserves the right to cancel the booking arrangements made if due payments have not reached the Principal’s UK bank account prior to the arrival of the group and/or individual/s. The Principal reserves the right to refuse admission to the accommodation and programme if full payment has not been received prior to arrival.

•BANKDETAILS: UK

National Westminster Bank

Business Account Number: 72775300

Sort Code: 60-14-12

IBAN: GB37 NWBK 60141272775300

BIC/SWIFT: NWBKGB-2L

USA

Business Account Number: 140/00/56305613

Sort Code: 60-14-12

IBAN: GB53 NWBK 60730156305613

BIC/SWIFT: NWBKGB-2L

All Sender bank charges are the responsibility of the agent or individual when making a payment to Ardmore Language Schools. Cheques are not accepted.

2. This brochure does not constitute a contract. Ardmore Language Schools has the right to change prices, starting dates, course content and programmes at any time due to errors, omissions and circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, you will be informed as soon as possible in writing. Where a major change is involved, a choice will be given of either accepting the change which will be of a comparative standard (if available), or rejecting it. If the latter applies, we will promptly refund all monies received.

3. All prices are shown for students under 18 years of age. An adult supplement will be applicable for participants aged 18 and over.

Full payment must be received no later than 4 weeks prior to the course start date. If this is not received, the booking is NOT confirmed.

Paymentmustbemadebybanktransfer.Bankdetailsareshownontheinvoice.Arrivaldetailsandtransferbookingswillnotbereleaseduntilthefullpaymenthasbeenreceived.

4. Ardmore Language Schools reserves the right to cancel all arrangements and bookings without prior notice if these conditions are not met.

5. In the event of a group decreasing in size after the price has been set and agreed, Ardmore Language Schools may alter the price accordingly and the agent will be informed.

6. In the event of a group number increasing in size, all services for those persons must be paid for immediately upon arrival. Group option numbers must NOT increase without prior agreement of Ardmore Language Schools Head Office.

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7. CANCELLATIONCOSTS: Notification of cancellation 6 weeks before travel date:

ArdmoreLanguageSchoolsretainsdepositpaymentonly.

Notification of cancellation 2 – 5 weeks before travel: ArdmoreLanguageSchoolsretains50%oftotalcoursecost.

Notification of cancellation 2 weeks or less before travel: ArdmoreLanguageSchoolsretains100%ofcoursecost.

8. For host family stays, Ardmore Language Schools acts as an agent and the families are arranged by well respected Local Organisers.

9. If war or terrorist activities, threatened or actual, civil unrest, closure or congestion of airports or ports, riot, cancellation or changes of scheduled airlines, industrial action, threatened or actual natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, pestilence, quarantine controls, host family cancellations or any other event outside the control of the company either delays, extends the stay, compels a change in the programme or accommodation arrangements or forces the programme to be cancelled, ArdmoreLanguageSchoolscannotacceptliabilityforanyresultingloss,damageorexpense.

10. Behaviour– any student who commits a criminal offence, has to be severely disciplined during the course, exhibits anti-social behaviour or has a poor attendance record may be expelled and asked to return home immediately at the parents’ expense. No refunds will be made.

11. Students / groups will be charged for any damage they cause during their stay.

12. Marketing – Photographs taken of students during their course may be used for marketing purposes by Ardmore Language Schools. If you do not wish photos of students to be used, you must advise us in writing before travel to the UK, USA or Canada.

13. Medical information – all allergies, special dietary requirements and medical information must be provided to Ardmore Language Schools in writing prior to each student’s arrival. Permission to swim must be confirmed in writing.

• INSURANCE Insurance – it is mandatory that full insurance cover is

arranged for all participating students and group leaders before departure from their home country and we require confirmation in writing that this cover is in place.

We are able to offer insurance, if requested. Our UK policy with Endsleigh Insurance offers the following cover (a summary as follows):

PERSONALACCIDENT:upto£30,000

MEDICAL&OTHEREXPENSES:upto£2,000,000

BAGGAGE&PERSONALEFFECTS:upto£1,000

PERSONALMONEY:upto£500

PERSONALLIABILITY:upto£1,000,000

COURSECANCELLATION:upto£3000

The above are subject to an excess. Full policy details and prices for this cover are available on request.

We can also offer insurance for USA courses, please contact us for information and prices on this policy.

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