Duke of York is a boarding school with a rich military heritage. Surrounded by 150 acres of green areas, it’s located in Kent amongst the stunning White Cliffs, just a short distance from Dover. The school was recently rebuilt and has invested a lot in sports and leisure activities as an integral part of the students’ life. The core of the college is the academic building with modern and spacious classrooms and common rooms. In addition to sports, there will be plenty of fun and games on campus with additional activities such as discos, quizzes, movie nights and talent shows.
- Britain's most prestigious military school
- Excellent facilities
- The coastal town of the iconic White Cliffs
- En-suite residential accommodation
- Modern and spacious classrooms and common rooms
- Classes
- Creativity space
- Common rooms
- Game hall
- Sports hall
- Dance studio
- Cricket pavillion
- Tennis courts
- Astro turf pitch
- Playing fields
- Climbing wall
- Swimming pool
- Sport
- Various leisure activities
Programmes
- Online placement test
- MLA Taskbooks: five student books designed for the needs of learners of all levels of English
- MLA Portfolio: learning resources, daily evaluation and attendance record, day by day topics, tasks completed and material used
- E-board: a record of the learning progress by monitoring the students’ attendance, the content developed in class, the topics and teaching aids used during the lessons
- Certificate of attendance
- End of course report
- Activity Leaders throughout the period
- Sport and Leisure: One Disco Night, one Karaoke Night, one Treasure Hunt, one Fashion Night, one Quiz Night, one Movie Night, sports sessions
Sample programme
Matin. Arrival
Jour. Transfer from airport
Soir. Settling in
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Sport sessions
Soir. Disco Night
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Sport sessions
Soir. Karaoke Night
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Half Day Excursion to Canterbury
Soir. Movie Night
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Sport sessions
Soir. Treasure Hunt
Matin. Full Day Excursion to London
Jour. Full Day Excursion to London
Soir. Fashion Night
Matin. Optional activity
Jour. Optional activity
Soir. Free time
Matin. Free time
Jour. Free time
Soir. Free time
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Sport sessions
Soir. Karaoke
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Sport sessions
Soir. Quiz
Matin. Lessons
Jour. York Walking tour
Soir. Disco
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Sport sessions
Soir. Movie
Matin. Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
Jour. Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
Soir. Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
Matin. Departure
- Online placement test
- MLA Taskbooks: five student books designed for the needs of learners of all levels of English
- MLA Portfolio: learning resources, daily evaluation and attendance record, day by day topics, tasks completed and material used
- E-board: a record of the learning progress by monitoring the students’ attendance, the content developed in class, the topics and teaching aids used during the lessons
- Certificate of attendance
- End of course report
- Graduation Ceremony
- Chit Chat Club: speak and practice the language with our MLA Team
- Two English breakfasts
- Four additional afternoon/ evening snacks
- MLA Prepaid Meal Card on excursions
- Full excursion program
Sample programme
Matin. Arrival
Jour. Orientation Learning MLA Summer Song
Soir. Welcome Disco Party
Matin. Lessons TASKtime book E-Board
Jour. Half Day White Cliffs of Dover
Soir. Karaoke
Matin. Lessons TASKtime book E-Board
Jour. Sport & Leisure
Soir. Fashion Night Chit Chat Club
Matin. Lessons TASKtime book E-Board
Jour. Half Day Leeds Castle and Maze*
Soir. Kahoot Night
Matin. Lessons TASKtime book E-Board
Jour. Sport & Leisure
Soir. Hawaiian Disco Party
Matin. Lessons TASKtime book E-Board
Jour. Half Day Dover Museum Shopping in Dover Centre
Soir. Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Matin. Full Day London Walking Tour
Jour. Cruise on Thames* Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Trafalgar Square Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square
Soir. Movie Night
Matin. Sport & Leisure
Jour. Lessons TASKtime book E-Board
Soir. British Disco
Matin. Half Day Dover Castle
Jour. Lessons TASKtime book E-Board
Soir. Kahoot Night Chit Chat Club
Matin. Sport & Leisure
Jour. Lessons TASKtime book E-Board
Soir. Peter Pan Experience
Matin. Half Day Canterbury Cathedral* The Old Butter Market The King’s Mile
Jour. Lessons TASKtime book E-Board
Soir. Karaoke
Matin. Sport & Leisure
Jour. Lessons TASKtime book E-Board
Soir. MLA’s Got Talent
Matin. Full Day Brighton Walking Tour The Lanes Churchill Square Shopping Centre Sea Life Centre* Madeira Drive Brighton Palace Pier
Jour. Full Day Brighton Walking Tour The Lanes Churchill Square Shopping Centre Sea Life Centre* Madeira Drive Brighton Palace Pier
Soir. Farewell Disco Party
Matin. Graduation Ceremony & Student Portfolio
Jour. Packing & Goodbyes Departure
Recommended arrival cities
Réponses aux questions
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If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:
- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;
- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).
If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:
- the first week of the Program at the School;
- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.
No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.
1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.
2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.
Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included.
Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.
Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.
Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7.
Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.
Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento.
Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:
- Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
- El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
- El monitor si viajan en grupo
Location
The Duke of York's School, Guston, Dover, UK
