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Dear participants,

WE are now ready for the 2015 edition of our educational study programme in the United Kingdom and we really look forward for a positive experience and a wonderful opportunity for you to learn and socialize in a real international, academic environment.

We expect all of you be enthusiastic, hard working and considerate. This is because it is important to us that everybody enjoys themselves in a friendly and relaxed environment while making the most out of this experience

During the whole duration of your stay you will be under the direct responsibility of your group leader and of your accompanying teachers therefore we encourage you to contribute to a purposeful atmosphere and to a real sense of partnership between students and staff.

We aim to provide you with an effective and enjoyable experience of studying English in England , a programme designed to actually meet your needs. We really hope you will remember it proudly

Lucia Negrisin, Head

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Activities

School activities will cover the entire morning and most of your afternoon (until 4.30 pm). You need to be at the school around 9 am. After arrival at school you will be placed straight into class, according to your level. The group leaders or your teachers will be there to check that everyone is settled. During the afternoon hours there will be academic subjects or Cambridge exam study skills from to 2.15-4.30 pm.If you have enrolled for CLIL classes your group will be divided into 3 classes – History, Physics and Biology. Two of the classes will take place at NSE; the other one will take place at Studio School. Classes will deal with a list of topics agreed with the Maths and Science Faculty of our departments at Liceo Galilei. If you have enrolled for Cambridge exam study skills you will focus primarily on examination techniques and be placed in classes where specific skills are enhanced. The lessons for the afternoon will start immediately after lunch break ( 1.15- 2.15 pm Studio Cambridge canteen ) and so it is imperative that you are at your assigned class promptly because we don't want to waste any of the time we have dedicated to these subjects. A short break can also be included in these afternoon classes if necessary

A typical timetable: First lesson: 9.30 –11.00; Second lesson: 11.30 –13.00. Afternoon class: 14.15 –16.30 .

Timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9.30 - 11.00 Progress check and tutorial

Presentation of new language areas

Language development - Reading and speaking around topic

Spoken language practice

Written language practice

11.00 - 11.30

B R E A K

11.30 - 13.00

Focused learning: Vocabulary building, pronunciation, grammar practice

Skills development

Vocabulary development - Writing skills development around topic

Study skills Listening skills development around topic

Fluency development

13.00 - 14.15

L U N C H

14.05 - 16.30 Orientation tour CLIL MODULES Free time for activities

14.05 - 16.30

TUE > THU HISTORY BIOLOGY

PHYSICS

Monday through Saturday

After class activities, for example: sports, pub evening, Cambridge tour, excursions, museum trip, cinema

On arrival the schools will offer

Welcome pack

Class materials

Use of school facilities such as language lab, self-study centre and video library

Unlimited broadband Internet access at the school

End-of-course diploma

Use of the school social programme During your stay you will be entitled to access all school facilities

Active and varied social programme

Digital language laboratory

Self-study centre

Free Internet and wireless access

Student common room

Café / snack bar

Patio garden

Free DVD library

Activities will include a social evening or week end programme

1 full-day excursion to London on each Saturday ( programme with possible visits to institutions or museums will be decided by your teachers)

Official Cambridge tour with a Blue Badge Guide

Ten-pin bowling

Evening dinner at the pub

Evensong at the King’s College Chapel

Cinema Trip to the Fitzwilliam Museum (The Fitzwilliam Museum often has lunchtime talks www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/whatson/events )

Evening to theatre whenever performances are scheduled ( Arts Theatre www.cambridgeartstheatre.com ADC www.adctheatre.com Mumford www.anglia.ac.uk/mumfordtheatre

Rules

School rules and your leaders’ decisions are to be respected and discussions must occur within an environment of mutual respect and open communication. Students who behave inappropriately must realize that they shall be held accountable for their actions and the consequences of such behaviour will result in exclusion from social events while still in England and disciplinary measures when back at school.

Prior to departure you will be given the telephone numbers of the leaders you may want to contact and you will ensure that they have a copy of your mobile and telephone number as well. In case of an emergency you may of course conveniently direct to the first available teacher which acts as a hub for trouble shooting.

Although it is very important that you attend classes in a pleasant, enthusiastic atmosphere there is a common code of conduct for each of our partner school which establishes the following rules that you must positively observe:

No smoking in school .

No food or drinks in the classrooms

No alcoholic drinks at all the times

Switch all mobiles OFF during lessons

Be punctual and regular in attendance. If you are delayed for any reason you must telephone the group leader immediately

Speak only in English in the classroom

No running in the school

Wear appropriate attire

Show respect and courtesy to all staff

Do not disrupt anyone’s class

Each school will have rules for use of the computer room. Respect these rules at ALL times. If you damage any electrical equipment you will be charged

Respect mealtimes

Evacuating the building in an Emergency –

There are several exits from the building – the front door & the side doors from the patio area and the external staircase from the top of the building to the patio

The procedure for the fire drill during lesson times 9.30 –11.00, 11.30 –13.00 and 14.15 –16.30 is as follows:

when you hear the fire alarm: with your teacher, leave the classroom via the nearest fire exit and wait together with your teacher outside in the assembly point in Bateman Mews

the teacher will call the names of the students from the class register

you must wait together until a member of staff does a final roll call of names

Outside class times, the procedure is as follows:

when you hear the fire alarm, you must leave via the nearest fire exit and go outside to the assembly point in Bateman Mews

a member of staff will check names of students & staff

School Rules Quiz

the correct option in each of these school rules:

1. Students can/can’t take food or drinks into the classrooms. No smoking at the front of the building, please.

2. Mobile phones must be switched on/off/to silent during lessons – please do not use in lesson time

3. Students arriving late for first lesson have 5/10/20 minutes’ permission to ask to join the class

Circle

Schools Overview Small, friendly, independent schools- established in 1954 and 1962

British Council accredited; inspection June 2009 – passed with 14 points

of excellence

Open all year

Start date any Monday

Minimum age 16 years old

Excellent nationality mix

Central location in the city

Average number of students - 80

1 Experience and reputation - An international reputation based on 59 years of teaching English as a foreign language. 2 Effective teaching - A proven curriculum taught by experienced professionals. 3 Personal care - A 24-hour Studio Cambridge telephone number, health insurance at no extra cost, experienced welfare staff, and our care for you as an individual 4 Specialised courses - Intensive and examination courses, with specialised options, for students aged 16+ years. 5 Fun courses for young learners - Language and Activity Programmes for young learners from 9 to 19 years. 6 Superb locations - Schools in five of England’s best towns and cities. 7 New friends from every part of the world - Students from some 80 countries each year. 8 Good accommodation - Choice of living with a local family all carefully chosen 9 Great activities - Always something to see and do in your free time. 10 Lifelong learning - Membership of Online, allowing you to practise your English and to stay in touch with

In 2013 Studio Cambridge was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). ISI inspects schools on behalf of the British government. ISI inspects three areas of schools’ work– teaching, welfare and management - and gives a score between 1 and 4. The score for Studio Cambridge was 1 (the best score) in all three areas. The full report is available on our web site at: www.studiocambridge.co.uk and on the ISI web site: www.educationaloversight.co.uk/reports-content

Courses Standard: 20 lessons a week

CLIL modules Biology, Physics, Maths

Cambridge exams Skills – FCE

9 classrooms

Max. 12 students per class

Highly-qualified and experienced teachers

Standard9.30 - 11.00 Class

Break

11.30 - 13.00 Class

Lunch

Standard Plus9.30 - 11.00 Class

Break

11.30 - 13.00 Class

Lunch

14.15 - 16.30 Class

Each lesson is:

• Clearly focused

• Progressive

• Interactive

• Communicative

• Practical

• Dynamic

UK Staff involved in the organization of Liceo Galilei UK Campus 2015

Tim Hedger Director

Lizzie Cane Principal

Margaret Jarvis Director of Studies

Nick Hassett Sales and Marketing

Victoria Jones Accommodation

Chris Ellis Registrar

Jacquin Seymour Accounts

Claire Robertson Social Organiser

Also during your home stay there are some general rules:

No smoking in host house unless authorized and in restricted areas

No alcoholic beverages even in your private room

and always let your host know if you are going to be late.

Tell your host of any food that you dislike or do not eat as soon as possible. Information with your personal needs has already been forwarded to your host family.

If you have any washing please give to your host

If you damage or break anything tell your host immediately. You may have to pay for the damage

Some families may have other rules – please respect them.

The use of alcoholic drinks is strictly prohibited at ANY TIME both at school and family Under-age drinking is a serious matter in Britain and is prosecuted by the Law. However even if you are 18 or over you are NOT allowed to drink. So keep well away from this problem

Once you have returned home from your evening activities YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED to go out again unless there is an organised event with your teachers and fellow students. If you fail to observe this rule the family will immediately inform your teacher. So DO NOT TAKE initiatives.

Homestay Guidelines Your hosts will be interested in what you are doing and so you should try to speak to them as much as possible. This will improve your English and will also help your hosts to know where you are. Life in England can be different to life in Trieste. Please respect the rules of your hosts and always be friendly and polite. The following is a list of things to remember:

▪ Talk to your hosts as much as possible

▪ Tell your host if you are going to be late for dinner, or if you are not going to have dinner one evening (leave a note, if they are not there to speak to)

▪ Ask questions if you need to know anything

▪ Ask permission to use the telephone and pay for any phone calls you make

▪ Ask permission before taking food from the fridge or cupboards

▪ Ask permission to use the kitchen for making your own food If you have a problem with your homestay accommodation and you do not want to talk to your host about it, you can talk to your group leader or the Director of Studies at the school . They will help you to resolve the problem.

These rules are very important and we are sure that you understand and will work diligently to meet the requirements in such a way as to bring credit to yourself, to the Liceo Galilei and to your community.

Forms There are some emergency Contact Details , Medical Health and Summary of Information forms that you are required to complete. It is extremely important that you fill them carefully as they contain important details for our organization and your well being . The summary of information also include your “desiderata” for a possible pairing with a student of your group to share accommodation with . It is your GL or teacher’s full discretion to accept or reject your request.

Please complete and have your parents sign the Medical Health form for consent to Medical treatment and the Summary of Information for consent to treatment of personal data . The signed copy of each form, along with your emergency contact details must be returned to us (through your English teacher ) as soon as possible, in any case no later than Monday Oct. 27th 2014.

In the event that you are not feeling well or if you have an accident, we might need to take you to the doctor or to the hospital. In order to receive effective treatment, we need to know your full health and medical history. We may also need to contact your parent/guardian if there is an emergency.

We cannot administer any medicines to you without written permission from parents/guardian. If you are bringing any medicine with you, please specify this in the Medical Health and Summary of Information forms.

Please provide one passport format photograph of yourself with a plain or white background

IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS: Forms regarding a final authorization to travel, including the statement of compliance with payment procedure, as well as the parental permission for unattended journeys to school and back at home at dismissal of evening activities ARE OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE. We CANNOT process the student’s papers if any of these two forms are not produced concurrently. WE also need to have 2 photocopies of the student’s valid travel document (EEA ID or passport) . Some Non EU citizens require a VISA to enter the UK. Check student’s relevant status and immediately apply for a VISA if necessary. (see detailed procedure under section TRAVEL TIPS)

Transfers on arrival

The airport transfers have been arranged, and everyone will be dropped at Coleridge Recreational Ground – Coleridge/Davy Rd. in Cambridge. Taxis will come to take you to the various homestays were you have been allocated. These operations have to be quick so we will not delay our arrival at home. I will provide you with the taxi lists so you know who will be in each taxi without any problems

Around Cambridge by bus/ to-from school

It's so easy using the city network in Cambridge. There are frequent buses to and from most parts of the city, all day long and into the evening. Just go to the bus stop and raise your arm when you see the bus approaching. Pay the driver when you get on using cash, or show your pass. A mega-rider pass allows you to get around Cambridge all week long. You can buy 7 day Stagecoach mega-riders from the drivers at the cost of £ 13.00

The addresses of the schools for your information are as follow

The NEW SCHOOL OF ENGLISH 52, Bateman Street Cambridge, CB2 1LR England UK Tel: +44.1223 358089 www.newschool.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0DlKN6Cp0Y&feature=youtu.be

STUDIO CAMBRIDGE 5-6 Salisbury Villas Cambridge, CB1 2JF England UK Tel: +44 1223 369701 www.studiocambridge.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lde8RyXC7KE#t=109

The walk between the 2 schools is 4 mins

https://www.google.it/maps/dir/The+New+School+Of+English+Ltd,+52+Bateman+St,+Cambridge+CB2+1LR,+Regno+Unito/Studio+Cambridge,+5-6+Salisbury+Villas,+Cambridge+CB1+2JF,+Regno+Unito/@52.1953422,0.1292112,462m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x47d8709c6b208245:0xc246ebe3d56c9537!2m2!1d0.12796!2d52.19532!1m5!1m1!1s0x47d870831508801f:0xf097c95892ccfee5!2m2!1d0.133045!2d52.194991?hl=it

If you call from Italy dial 00.44 before the number and omit the 0 digit of the area

Here are some possible flight details. Please note that flights still need to be confirmed and their validity depends on the number of participants and on the availability of the airline

FLIGHTS

Baggage allowance and liquid policy

1ST group: 11.01.2015/ 18.01.2015 VENEZIA / LONDRA GATWICK flight BA 2583 dep. 11.35 arr. 12.45

LONDRA GATWICK / VENEZIA flight BA 2584 dep. 13.10 arr. 16.15

2ND group: 18.01.2015/ 25.01.2015 VENEZIA / LONDRA GATWICK flight BA 2583 dep. 11.35 arr. 12.45

LONDRA GATWICK / VENEZIA flight BA 2584 dep. 13.10 arr. 16.15

3RD group: 25.01.2015/ 01.02.2015 VENEZIA / LONDRA GATWICK flight BA 2583 dep. 11.35 arr. 12.45

LONDRA GATWICK / VENEZIA flight BA2584 dep. 13.10 arr. 16.15

VISA (visto d’ingresso nel Regno Unito) All relevant information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/child-visit-visa , the official British Government website for online visa applications which can be used by visa applicants outside the UK. You will be directed to https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ website where, once you have registered, you can apply for a UK visa over a secure internet connection. There is a visa application fee of €110, which must be paid on line. Applicants also need to have their biometric information taken at a visa application centre (Rome) as part of their application, so you must book an appointment on line and travel to Rome on the day of your appointment. Make sure you apply well in advance as processing time may take up to one month.

Luggage: the following allowances apply: Hand baggage one standard-sized bag - maximum size of the bag must not exceed 56x45x25cm

(including wheels, pockets and handles) In addition, one laptop sized bag, handbag or briefcase

Checked baggage

A 23kg(51lbs) maximum bag weight applies - One standard-sized bags allowed ( a standard size bag must not exceed 90cm x 75cm x 43cm (35.5ins x 29.5ins x 16ins, including the handle, pockets and wheels.)

The EU rules on liquids apply to all air passengers travelling from any EU airport. Limited quantities of liquids, gels or pastes must be held in individual containers not exceeding 100ml. This may include:

Medicines Shampoo Creams Hair gel, hair spray Toothpaste Liquid or aerosol deodorants Perfumes Cosmetics such as mascara and lip gloss Water and other drinks, soups and syrups Other items of similar consistency

The containers must be carried in a separate clear plastic, zip-top or re-sealable bag that does not exceed 20cm x 20cm or equivalent to one litre capacity. Items must fit in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed.

Before departure, make certain that you

Have an identity card that is valid abroad the new airport security measures require passengers to show identification prior to boarding)

Pay attention to all the new security rules at the airport (baggage allowance, restrictions on liquids)

Have the money you intend to bring for personal use converted into British Pounds. Exchange rate is more convenient if you do it here. Money.

We recommend that you bring around £80/90 for souvenirs, megarider bus tickets, gifts, snacks and drinks etc.

Extend your health insurance to include foreign travel (UK and E.U. countries) (this can be obtained by presenting your national health card at the Uffici della A.S.L. If you are in possession of the new electronic card make sure it has been activated). A photocopy of your Health Card should be handed in to your group leader prior to departure

! IT IS A GOOS IDEA TO CONSULT YOUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN to see if you are advised to receive the vaccination for seasonal flu

Notify your group leader of any personal needs that will require attention

Obtain any medicine or other personal health items that you may require (aspirin, allergy medication etc.)

PACK YOUR BAG WITH AT LEAST: 1 waterproof item of clothing (it may rain frequently) 1 pair of trainers 1 pair of comfortable walking shoes (waterproof) 1 wool sweater and a duffle coat (temp. 2°- 6°C) and other casual clothing

1 electric adapter with UK style plug (useful for battery charger or hair-dryer

Folder, paper and pens for your classes

Leave jewellery and unnecessary items behind.

It could be a nice idea to bring a little present for your host family For any specific request or further information please apply to your escort teacher or group leader. They will be lodging with nearby families and will be conveniently reachable at any suitable time. Always for emergencies. All teachers’ contact numbers and addresses for your group will be provided separately. Thank you for all the attention and fine support and please don't hesitate to ask away if you have any other queries Best wishes P. Tarsia -mobile 0039.3495948799 ( Italy) -mobile 0044.7554277741 (UK) To find a map showing the school, visit www.multimap.com or www.streetmap.co.uk and type in the school’s postcode: CB2 1LR or CB1 2JF Using the same method it will also be possible to find a map showing your host family’s residence once the accommodation process is completed.

Cambridge

Population 120,000

Beautiful, historic university city

Safe, easy access by bike and on foot

Close to London – 50 minutes by train

Excellent possibilities for part-time work