Camps in the UK for foreign students

By Rebecca, Content Expert  |  Thursday, 08 September 2022, 11:30:35 AM IST

Camps in the UK for foreign students

Camps in UK – education information

300 years ago, there was only one version of English and it was spoken in Britain. And later it was brought to new lands and spread around the world. Australia, New Zealand, America, India began to speak English, and in each of these places the language acquired different forms, enriched and developed in its own way. Now the English language in these countries is no longer at all similar to the original British language. Therefore, if you still want to study the classic British, original, version of the language, then, you need to choose the UK for this.

Types of programs in kids camps in UK

Kids  language camps in Great Britain for children and teenagers are very popular. As a rule, the programs are round-the-clock, i.e. they imply that the child is at school /on campus 24/7. By participating in such a program, the foreign student will acquire a huge amount of knowledge and new impressions: plunge into the British language environment, get acquainted with the cultural life of England and in a short time improve English with its correct classical sound. Here the student will meet many new friends, communication with whom will definitely continue after, which will give him the opportunity to correspond in English, which means that he will get motivation for further language learning.

The main aims of kids camps in the UK are the following:

  • To study English in the international friendly environment;
  • To master classical English with its British phonetics by immersing in local cultural life;
  • To participate in extracurricular events and sport life of camps: games, sport, excursions;
  • To make a lot of new acquaintances, learn to live in a team and develop the ability to communicate in a social group;

In the UK there are also camps, which offer day form of studying. This is especially actual when a child goes to England with his parents. You can also choose something suitable for parents, such programs are called family programs. Parents and a child can study English in the same language centre and live together.

The kids camps in the UK also differ in the venue of the programs, namely:

  • On the basis of private schools or colleges (Thames Valley, Epsom, Thames Valley, Sevenoaks, Kings Summer, Downside, BELL Bloxham School, BELL Leys School, Ardingly Baccalaureate College, Wycliffe Baccalaureate College, Concord College, Millfield School, Oxford St. Clair).;
  • On the basis of universities (embassies in London on the South Bank at the University of London in South Bank, Giles Street at the University of London, LAL at Tallinn University, Sussex Summer University Embassy, Oxford Headington Summer Embassy at Oxford Brookes University, etc.);
  • On the basis of the own language centres.

English summer camp – accommodation types

Kids camps in the UK offer several options for living during studying. Accommodation is offered in host British families, in university residences or on the camp campus. The classic option for the foreign students is to stay in a host family, which is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with culture and traditions of Britain, to additionally practice English, and to enjoy a warm family atmosphere. As a rule, the international students  live in double rooms with shared bathroom.

Some camps offer single occupancy. Meals are full board, breakfast and dinner are served in the family, but children have lunch either in the student canteen on campus, or receive a packed lunch with them to take away. Sometimes the family allows you to use the kitchen and refrigerator.

In case of living in the host family, pay attention that the families rarely live near the school, especially in big cities like London, Birmingham or Manchester. Therefore, it is necessary to lay at least 30-45 minutes on the road to school — on foot or by public transport.

Living in the student residence is an ideal option for those, who like to be in the thick of things, or who appreciates comfort and safety within the same territory. The programs stipulate the living in the university residence or on campus of kid camps in the UK on the basis of boarding school. The child will always be surrounded by peers, will not miss any fun and interesting events from camp life, always be under close attention from educators and teachers, because they live nearby.

The distance to the educational center where classes are held is minimal. Everything is located on the same territory, it is very convenient. Meals are served in the student cafeteria on campus. The rooms are designed for several students (2,4,6) with a shared bathroom, but there are also single rooms with all amenities.

Extracurricular program of the best camps in the UK

For participants of language vacation programs, kids camps in the UK organize exciting extracurricular activities, which include sports (football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, swimming, horse riding, etc.), creative workshops and master classes (T-shirt design, theater productions, dancing, vocals, music, etc.), contests and games, themed parties, discos and etc. Each school offers its own unique program.

Tuition fee for foreign students

The cost of studying depends on the chosen program, the prestige of kids camp, accommodation type, number of weeks, the intensity of extracurricular program. The price of the round-the-clock program includes accommodation of the selected type, full board meals, English language courses (20, 25, 30 lessons to choose from) and an entertainment program: the guys make sightseeing trips, take an active part in sports competitions, develop their dancing, creative and team qualities.

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