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INTE R NATION A L SU M M E R SC H O O L
FOR STUDENTS AGED 11-15
BROCHURE 2018
Dukes International Summer School | 1
WELCOME TO
DUKES
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
Dukes International Summer School provides a magnificent location for a fantastic summer
school experience. Dukes is located at the prestigious Canford School, which is on the south
coast of England. Just 20 minutes from the coastal town of Bournemouth, it is one of the
most popular UK destinations for English language learning outside of London.
Dukes International Summer School offers students from all around the world a genuinely
international experience where they will be able to improve their English, study interesting
and stimulating academic subjects, take part in an extensive activity programme,
go on exciting excursions and form lifelong friendships.
Accommodation
The accommodation at Canford is spacious, comfortable and
of the highest quality. There are a number of boarding houses
with separate houses for boys and girls. Accommodation
is made up of mostly single rooms, with a small number
of multi-bedded rooms available.
Meal Times
Students will have all their meals in the stunning Great
Hall - located in the heart of the oldest part of Canford School.
Meal times provide students with an excellent selection,
for example a full English breakfast is provided three days
a week and a continental breakfast is available every day.
For lunch and dinner there is always a choice of two hot meals,
including a vegetarian option. Students also have a delicious
salad bar available to them as well as fresh bread, fruit and
desserts.
Afternoon Activity Programme students. All students will be asked to complete a two-
part online English assessment before their arrival at the
Life and Career Skills: Students will also develop a range
of skills that will help them in their future careers and
school, in order to assess their level of English and ensure
plus full Evening Activity Programme they are placed into suitable classes.
social situations. Time to Shine projects nurture each
student’s ability to develop their information literacy skills,
whereby they extend their own investigations and use
English Course Options their initiative, assuming greater control over their own
Every student receives 15 hours of General English lessons learning. By working together on projects, students also
in the mornings with professionally qualified teachers nurture their sense of social and cross-cultural awareness.
to ensure that they learn at the right pace. We also offer Further information on each course’s Time to Shine can be
a variety of different academic course options for an found on pages 8-13.
Progress Report additional cost, which replace the 15 hours of General
Dukes International and End-of-Course
English. More information on all academic course options
can be found on pages 8-11.
Summer School T-Shirt Certificate
Time to Shine: 21st Century Skills
Across all our academic courses at Dukes International,
our aim is to develop not only language skills, but also
transferable skills that will help our students to prepare for
future success in the 21st century. Each academic option
has a bespoke Time to Shine research and presentation
project and encourages students to develop the following
Comprehensive
On campus All meals skills:
Laundry Service Travel
accommodation included Communication Skills: By taking part in these
Insurance collaborative projects, all Dukes students will develop
their ability to communicate effectively with their peers,
use a variety of communication forms and learn to work
collectively as part of a team.
“It has been some really really fun weeks, with good lessons, good activities “My daughter has followed International Relations for two weeks at Dukes Summer School.
and many new friends for the rest of life. ” Dukes was an amazing experience for her and she is looking forward to next year already! ”
Horse Riding
Students are taught by British Horse Society approved
instructors at their school in the New Forest, which provides
some of the finest countryside riding in the South of England.
Beginners or experienced riders receive tuition in riding and
looking after horses. “Amazing social activities,
Dance excellent teaching and most
of all happy kids!!!!”
Students will love our dynamic and vibrant dance classes where
they receive tuition in modern styles and street dance by a
qualified instructor. This 2 week course is open to students of Vicky, Parent, Greece
all abilities and culminates in a performance at the end of their
course.
Students will spend the day exploring the coastal town of Bournemouth. With The day will be complete with dinner in a London
seven miles of golden sand and sparkling sea, plus a vast variety of shops, cafés restaurant and either a boat trip on the River Thames
and gardens, there is something for everyone. or a trip to the beautiful Kew Gardens before
returning to Dukes International Summer School.
www.bournemouth.co.uk
Oxford
A trip to the picturesque university town of Oxford, also known as the
‘City of Dreaming Spires’. Includes a walking tour, a punting boat trip
on the River Thames and enough time for some shopping.
www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
Royal Windsor
Students will spend the day visiting the beautiful and historic town of Windsor,
including a river cruise along the River Thames and a trip to see one of The
Queen’s favourite residences, Windsor Castle.
www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle
Thorpe Park
Enjoy an exhilarating day out at one of the nation’s most popular theme parks,
with over thirty extreme rides and attractions, and one of the world’s most
exciting roller coasters!
www.thorpepark.com
Bath
Students will get to enjoy the historic city of Bath, visiting the famous Roman
Baths and learning about their 2000 year history. The day continues in the
wonderful city of Bath with its stunning architecture and students can soak up
the atmosphere of this beautiful city with time for some shopping.
www.visitbath.co.uk
House Parents
“Magnificent! All the staff
House Parents are key members of summer school staff
whose main duty is overseeing the welfare of our students. were outstanding”
The House Parents are always available in the boarding
houses and also help during break and meal times. They
offer our students a friendly face with whom they can
Yousef, Student, Egypt
discuss any specific welfare issues.
Transfers
Application Form We offer an Airport Transfer Service to and
from Dukes International Summer School on the
We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment,
published arrival and departure dates. Students
as there are a limited number of places at Dukes
arriving to and departing from Heathrow airport
International Summer School and we may be full by
can use our Airport Coach Transfer Service which
April. Booking can be made online on our website -
operates between 09.00 and 16.00.
www.summerboardingcourses.co.uk/make-booking.
On arrival at Heathrow airport, all students are met
Once your form has been received, one of our Parent
by a member of SBC staff who will be wearing a
Liaisons will be in touch to confirm your booking.
bright yellow SBC t-shirt. Similarly when departing
from Heathrow airport our staff will accompany all
students and assist with the check-in procedure at
the airport.
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