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ACS Cobham International School – Global Young Leaders course
Age 14–17
Dates 4–18 July 2011; 18 July–1 August 2011
Duration 2 weeks
English language level Upper-intermediate to advanced

ACS Cobham International School
ACS International Schools were founded in 1967. The school provides state-of-the-art facilities comprising period buildings enhanced by modern, purpose-built classrooms, cafeterias, and sports facilities with indoor heated swimming pool. The self-contained campus also features a hall of  residence accommodating over 100 students. All student rooms are ergonomically designed for two persons, with en-suite bathrooms and individual  study desks. Students also have use of the internet, comfortable lounges and games rooms.

The course
Our Global Young Leaders (GYL) course, now in its fifth year, combines English lessons with debating and critical thinking. The course is aimed at  students with an upper-intermediate or advanced level of English. The public speaking and debating activities are led by our mentors who are experienced debating coaches from top universities including Oxford and Cambridge. The school’s Interactive Learning Centre is a world-class lecture  theatre ideally suited to the nature of this course.

Location
The School is fortunate to own such extensive green spaces (128 acres) just over an hour from central London: a secure and tranquil rural setting within an hour of Heathrow and 30 minutes of Gatwick Airport.

Catering/accommodation
Catering is of a high standard, with full English breakfast and a good selection of hot meals and salads available at lunch and dinner. Bed change and  laundry service are provided once a week and bedrooms are cleaned on a daily basis.

The mentors were great and made it easy for students to do debating in a foreign language. The course really had a positive impact on me.
Nikola, Bulgaria

Dulwich College – English and activity course

Age 12–17
Dates 11 July–22 August 2011
Duration 2–6 weeks

Dulwich College was founded in 1619 by Shakespeare’s theatrical associate, Edward Alleyn, and the splendid buildings at the heart of its campus  date back to 1868. The school is endowed with extensive green spaces covering 70 acres: a safe and quiet village setting just 20 minutes’ drive from  central London and an hour from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. As well as valuing its great tradition, Dulwich College is dedicated to providing the  very best in modern classrooms, accommodation and sports facilities.

Course
Each week includes 15 hours of English, two full day excursions, options in sport, art, drama and music, and a lively social programme each evening.

Facilities
The school provides accommodation in four residences, with single, twin, triple and multi-bedded rooms (4–8 beds), all recently refurbished and of a high standard, many with en-suite facilities. Comfortable common rooms with televisions and DVD players are available to the students, as are computers with internet access. Catering is of a high standard and a bed change and laundry service is provided once a week.

Caterham School – English and activity course

Age 8–14
Dates 11 July–15 August 2011
Duration 2–5 weeks

Caterham School
Set in an 80-acre campus surrounded by beautiful, wooded countryside, Caterham School has proved to be an extremely popular venue for younger  children. The campus is easily accessible from airports and major attractions, including London itself which is only an hour away. Caterham is just five  minutes from the M25, 20 minutes from Gatwick and an hour from Heathrow Airport. Welfare and staffing provision at Caterham School takes  account of what is most appropriate for juniors, with safety and close supervision being our first priority.

Course
See Dulwich College.

Facilities
The School provides comfortable accommodation with single, twin, triple and multi-bedded rooms (4–6 beds) all recently refurbished and of a high standard, many with en-suite facilities. Common rooms with television and DVD players are available to the children, as are computers with internet access. Catering is of a high standard, with full English breakfast and a good selection of hot meals and salads available at lunch and dinner. Bed change and laundry service are provided once a week and bedrooms are cleaned each day.