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Haywards Heath And Ardingly College
Ardingly College is located near Haywards Heath, just 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport and to the southeast of London. Set in 250 acres of unspoilt countryside, including forests and a lake, the College is only 20 minutes from Brighton on the South Coast.
The local town of Haywards Heath provides all services such as banking, restaurants and shopping. It is an ideal place for students to explore an English town.
Our course is at Ardingly College, one of England’s famous independent boarding schools. Founded in 1858, it moved to the present site in the 1870s and was originally a boys’ school. Over the years, facilities have been built and upgraded, but the area retains an impressive air of tradition and quality.
The school’s facilities include extensive playing fields, an indoor heated swimming pool, six hard tennis courts and two full-size astroturfs. For academic purposes, the school has spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a drama studio, and space for indoor and outdoor activities.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in nine boarding houses situated around the campus. Single, double and triple rooms with shared and en-suite bathrooms are available. All houses have a communal area with a kitchen, sofas and TV. Bedrooms are cleaned weekly.
Catering
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken in the school dining hall. The excellent menus include vegetarian meals, a selection of hot and cold dishes, and a salad bar. A cooked breakfast, as well as a continental breakfast, is served daily. Different allergies can be catered for. Barbeques are also held regularly.
- Traditional boarding school
- Set in 250 acres of countryside
- 50 minutes to London by direct train
- Multi-National programme
- Extensive sports facilities & indoor heated swimming pool
- 15 hours of communicative English classes per week
- Qualified English teachers
- Modern spacious classrooms
- Small group and individual presentations
- CLIL based lessons
- Possibility to prepare for Trinity Examinations
- Multilingual classes
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Outdoor grass football, hockey and rugby pitches
- Large indoor sports hall
- Tennis courts
- A range of sports on offer
- Enthusiastic, engaging Activity staff
- Professional Music Workshops
- Drama sessions and talent shows
- A range of art and craft activities
- Team games, Murder Mysteries, Mini Olympics, Casino Nights, discos and much more!
Programmes
- 15 hours of English per week
- Placement test on arrival and full induction and orientation
- Private coach transfer to and from the college
- Twin, Triple and Quad rooms are available
- All necessary course materials included
- End of course report and certificate
On a two-week programme, students visit London twice, Cambridge once and a half-day visit to Crawley.
On a three-week programme, students also go to Winchester and an additional half-day visit to Crawley.
London #1
Our first educational excursion to London begins with a walking tour of the city – the best way to see all the world-famous landmarks. During the tour, students will see Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and more. At the end of the sightseeing tour, students have free time to visit shops and buy souvenirs.
Cambridge
In Cambridge, our students enjoy a walking tour of the city to learn about its history, including an entrance into one of the famous colleges. In the afternoon, students can spend time further sightseeing, wandering the main shopping streets or trying their hands at punting on the river.
London #2
In a city like London, there is always something interesting to do. Students can visit some of London’s beautiful museums, markets, art galleries or parks on the second excursion. There will also be chances to explore a new part of London, such as Covent Garden, the City, or Oxford Street, to fit in some shopping or soak up the capital's atmosphere.
Sample programme
Day. Llegada a Ardingly
Evening. Actividades nocturnas
Morning. Prueba de nivel de inglés y Orientación
Day. Visita a Haywards Heath
Evening. Disco de bienvenida
Morning. Clases de inglés
Day. Deportes, teatro, arte y artesanía, música, etc.
Evening. Miniolimpiadas
Morning. Clases de inglés
Day. Deportes, teatro, arte y artesanía, música, etc.
Evening. Deportes y Actividades Artísticas y Artesanales
Morning. Clases de inglés
Day. Deportes, teatro, arte y artesanía, música, etc.
Evening. Discoteca temática
Morning. Londres
Day. Londres
Evening. Noche de cine
Morning. Cambridge
Day. Cambridge
Evening. Pub Quiz
- Placeement test on arrival and full induction and orientation
- Private coach transfer to and from the college
- Twin, Triple and Quad rooms available
- All necessary course materials included
- End of course report and certificate
Sample programme
Day. Arrival at Ardingly
Evening. Evening activities
Morning. English level test & Orientation
Day. Visit to Haywards Heath
Evening. Welcome disco
Morning. English classes
Day. Sports, Drama, Art & Craft, Music etc.
Evening. Mini Olympics
Morning. English classes
Day. Sports, Drama, Art & Craft, Music etc.
Evening. Sports & Art & Craft Activities
Morning. English classes
Day. Sports, Drama, Art & Craft, Music etc.
Evening. Themed Disco
Morning. London
Day. London
Evening. Film Night
Morning. Cambridge
Day. Cambridge
Evening. Pub Quiz
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FAQ
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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
College Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, UK
