PLUS Loughborough University — summer school in the UK
Summer School PLUS Loughborough University
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PLUS Language Centre runs a summer programme at Loughborough University, Leicestershire. Direct trains take you to Leicester, Nottingham or London in an hour. The teaching staff and sports facilities are first class. Loughborough University has one of the biggest campuses in the country with cafes, restaurants and an Olympic swimming pool. The school of business, economics and information management are regarded as the university's strongest areas of study.
Students have at their disposal an Olympic-sized swimming pool, sports centre, large walking garden, and classrooms. You can walk to the centre of town in 15 minutes, or to Derber and Sherwood Forest. Sports options include football, tennis, basketball and volleyball. There are also dance workshops led by professionals. PLUS also offers a management course, for an extra fee, which teaches teamwork and the subtleties of a successful CV, and an IELTS preparation course. In the evenings you can watch movies in the original language and enjoy a disco party. A special dinner is served at the trendy theme restaurant Planet Hollywood. Excursions include trips to London and York.
All life and learning takes place on the same ground. Children are accommodated in the residence in single rooms with private facilities. Maid service is provided once a week and meals are served three times a day. Lunch packs are provided on excursions.
- Outstanding sports facilities, including Olympic size swimming pool
- Walking distance to the city centre
- Unique programme with weekend away in London
- Classes
- Green areas and parks
- On-site restaurants, cafes and banks
- Wi-Fi for students and group leaders
- 24-hours CCTV cameras.
- Olympic size swimming pool
- Indoor and outdoor running track
- Tennis centre
- English + Football
- English + Dance
- Young Manager Course
- IELTS Preparation Course
- Academic English Course
Programmes
The English course at the school has 15 hours or 20 lessons per week. Lessons take place in the morning hours. Online prior to arrival, children take an English level test to place them in classes of up to 15 students. You may take the Trinity Exam if you wish. All levels are available.
- 15-hour English course per week
- Course materials
- Certificate of Course Completion
- Single rooms on campus with private facilities
- Leisure and excursion activities
- Three meals per day
- Bank charges
- Travel Class travel services
- Visa processing including translation of documents
- Health insurance
- Transfer from and to the airport
Not included:
- Out of pocket expenses
Sample programme
Morning. Orientation Tour
Day. Orientation Tour
Evening. Orientation Tour
Morning. Social Games and Sports including: Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball, Rounders
Day. Create it! - Play it!
Evening. Summer Disco
Morning. Full Day to Cambridge
Day. Entry ticket to Kings College
Evening. Knockout
Morning. Full Day Excursion to York
Day. Entry to The Viking Museum
Evening. Monopoli
Morning. Lesson
Day. Academy Session (Football/Rugby/Dance)
Evening. Disco
Morning. Lesson
Day. Academy Session (Football/Rugby/Dance)
Evening. PLUS Factor - Karaoke night
Morning. Lesson
Day. Academy Session (Football/Rugby/Dance)
Evening. Disco
Morning. Optional excursion
Day. Optional excursion
Evening. Optional excursion
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
Day. Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
Evening. Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
Morning. Lessons
Day. Sports activities
Evening. Disco
Morning. Lessons
Day. Sports activities
Evening. Murder Mystery
Morning. Lessons
Day. Sports activities
Evening. Scavenger Hunt
Morning. Lessons
Day. Sports activities
Evening. Knockout
Morning. Lessons
Day. Sports activities
Evening. Plus Has Got Talent
The English course at the school has 12 hours or 20 lessons per week. Lessons take place in the morning hours. Online before arrival, children take an English-level test to place them in classes of up to 15 students. You may take the Trinity Exam if you wish. All levels are available.
- 12-hour English course per week
- Course materials
- Certificate of Course Completion
- Single rooms on campus with private facilities
- Leisure and excursion activities
- Three meals per day
- Bank charges
- Travel Class travel services
- Transfer from and to the airport
A 2-week programme includes:
- A weekend in London (3 days 2 nights) with entry to:
- London Dungeon
- Madame Tussauds
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to York with entry to
- York Castle Museum
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to Cambridge including
- Punting on River Cam
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to Nottingham with entry to
- National Justice Museum
- 2 Half-Day Excursions to Loughborough
Sample programme
Morning. Arrivals - Check in
Day. Orientation Tour
Evening. Free time
Morning. Full Day Excursion in London. Madame Tussauds (entry included)
Day. Escorted by Plus staff, travel card and packed lunch provided
Evening. Dinner at Planet Hollywood
Morning. Full Day Excursion. London Dungeon (entry included)
Day. Transfer to Loughborough by private bus. Packed dinner provided
Evening. Welcome Night
Morning. Full Day Excursion to York
Day. Entry to The Viking Museum
Evening. Monopoli
Morning. Lesson
Day. Academy Session (Football/Rugby/Dance)
Evening. Disco
Morning. Lesson
Day. Academy Session (Football/Rugby/Dance)
Evening. PLUS Factor - Karaoke night
Morning. Lesson
Day. Academy Session (Football/Rugby/Dance)
Evening. Disco
Morning. Optional excursion
Day. Optional excursion
Evening. Optional excursion
Morning. Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
Day. Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
Evening. Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
Morning. Lessons
Day. Sports activities
Evening. Disco
Morning. Lessons
Day. Sports activities
Evening. Murder Mystery
Morning. Lessons
Day. Sports activities
Evening. Scavenger Hunt
Morning. Lessons
Day. Sports activities
Evening. Knockout
Morning. Lessons
Day. Sports activities
Evening. Plus Has Got Talent
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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
Loughborough University, Ashby Road, Loughborough, UK
