James-Lee Consultancy by Samantha Green

INTERCULTURAL ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMME “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin

Welcome from James-Lee Consultancy James-Lee Consultancy (JLC) is a leading educational consultancy and guardianship organisation based in London, United Kingdom (UK). We offer a wide variety of educational services, from fun-filled summer programmes at UK boarding schools, to UK Guardianship Services for international students, to Personal Tutors. All of JLC’s staff are experienced and have been checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), they are thoroughly vetted to ensure the highest possible standards of students’ safety and welfare are maintained.

James-Lee Consultancy Intercultural English as Foreign Language (EFL) Programme at Ardingly College The JLC Intercultural EFL Programme offers academic learning in areas such as English, with lessons aimed at developing the four key communication skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) from an intercultural perspective. In addition, we also offer lessons in Etiquette and Manners, English Literature, British History and the Monarchy, as well as the UK culture in general. To make the EFL programme a significant intercultural experience, it is organised in three axes: Language Awareness, Culture Awareness and Culture Experience. Language Awareness refers to the specific instruction in language skills with a special emphasis on real communicative use. Cultural Awareness aims at gaining intercultural knowledge by carrying out a series of talks, demonstrations, video-forums, shows, and so on about both the Culture in the UK and the students’ own background. Cultural Experience embeds the set of sporting, fun and tourist-like activities such as excursions and study tours that will allow students to experience culture face to face. Interpersonal skills are covered within the lessons and include soft skills training, such as communicating effectively, debating, confidence building and leadership, which are combined with sports, leisure activities and excursions to some of England’s most famous destinations. As an add-on service, students and their parents may also visit and tour schools, colleges and universities (UK Institution Tour) either individually or as a group.

Intercultural EFL Programme at Ardingly College The JLC Intercultural EFL Programme has a Welcome Ceremony and Seminar for all new arrivals, with students receiving recognition of their successful completion of the programme at the Leaving and Award Ceremony, which parents are welcome to attend (subject to availability. As numbers are limited parents are advised to book early to avoid disappointment). Sample of a two week timetable:

Week 1 Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

0630 - 0715

Wake Up

0715 - 0845 0845 - 0900

Breakfast

Free Time

0900 - 1030

Welcome Ceremony

English Awareness

1030 - 1100

Break

Culture Awareness: Etiquette & Manners

Culture Awareness: The Royal Family

Culture Awareness: Intercultural demonstration (The Monarchy Vs. other systems)

Lunch

1100 - 1230

Arrivals (All Day)

Culture Awareness: British Media, Arts & Culture Entertainment Awareness: UK (Fashion & Tourist Sites the Queen) Entertainment (Fashion & the Queen)

Culture Experience Excursion* (All Day)

1230 - 1330

Lunch

1330 - 1530

Culture Experience: Leisure or Pre-GCSE/ ALevel

1530 - 1600

Break

1600 - 1830

Leisure/ Sport

Dinner Dinner Interpersonal BBQ & Skills: Public Games Treasure Hunt Speaking & Debate Evening Evening Evening Snack & Snack & Snack & ready for ready for bed ready for bed bed

Dinner

1830 - 1930

Dinner

1930 - 2130

Social

2130 - 2200

Evening Snack & ready for bed

2200

Lights Out

Culture Culture Experience: Experience: Leisure or Pre- Leisure or PreGCSE/ALevel GCSE/ALevel

Lights Out

Excursion* (Half Day)

Olympics

Talent Show

BBQ & Film Night

Evening Snack & ready for bed

Lights Out

*Excursions generally take place one day during a weekday and one day during the weekend.

Let him who would enjoy a good future waste none of his present. - ROGER BABSON

Week 2 Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

0630 - 0715

Wake Up

0715 - 0845 0845 - 0900

Breakfast

Free Time

0900 - 1030

English Awareness

1030 - 1100

Break

Culture Awareness: Religions in the UK

Culture Awareness: British Media, Arts & Enrtainment (Famous

Culture Awareness: Intercultural Demonstration (Religions around

Cultural Awareness: History & Heritage

Cultural Awareness: Culture & Traditions

Lunch

1100 - 1230

Culture Awareness: UK Tourist Sites

Weddings)

Culture Experience Excursion* (All Day)

the world)

1230 - 1330

Lunch

1330 - 1530

Culture Experience: Leisure or Pre-GCSE/ ALevel

1530 - 1600

Break

1600 - 1830

Leisure/ Sport

1830 - 1930

Dinner

Award Ceremony

Casino Night

Disco

Farewell BBQ

1930 - 2130 2130 - 2200 2200

Interpersonal Skills: Team Board Games Building Evening Evening Snack & Snack & ready for bed ready for bed Lights Out

Lights Out

BBQ & Quiz Karaoke

Excursion* (Half Day)

Evening Snack & ready for bed

Evening Snack & Packing

Lights Out

Day 15 is Departures all day. *Excursions generally take place one day during a weekday and one day during the weekend.

Lessons may include: For Language Awareness

For Culture Awareness

For Soft Skills training

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English grammar and use English listening, reading, writing and speaking Conversational English Communicative tasks

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English literature History of the UK and UK culture Etiquette and manners History, monarchy and background of the UK tourist sites, e.g. Windsor Castle Intercultural demonstrations British media, arts and entertainment

Leadership Public speaking & Debate Communicating effectively Confidence building

You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; in just the same way, you learn to love by loving. - ANATOLE FRANCE

During our JLC Intercultural EFL Programme, we ensure that all our students are occupied with learning activities so that they gain as much as possible from the time they wake up until the time they go to bed. We ensure that our students develop their interpersonal and communication skills by participating in activities that will challenge them, teach them and help them learn the value and joy of teamwork.

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Rounders Swimming Team building Tennis Treasure Hunt T-shirt making Zumba

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - HELEN KELLER

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - H. JACKSON BROWN, JR.

Academic Excursions •

Students prepare for study tours in class each day prior to their trip and during the day of the excursion by completing language activities, which integrate their excursion experience with their classwork.

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During excursions staff to student ratios are 1:15.

Preparation for the academic excursions

Cultural and leisure excursions:

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Students will visit some famous UK cities and sites which may include:

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A lesson on the historical and global importance of the destination and its relevance and impact on modern life. Discussion in small groups and a larger class discussion. Students will be provided with a hand-out about the destination. Conducting interviews. Tweeting/ Facebook. Blogging about the excursions.

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Photographs. Drawing.

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Quiz night (the winning group gets a prize).

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London: students will visit the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Changing of the Guard, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Science Museum, The Natural History Museum, The British Museum, The National Gallery, The Portrait Gallery. Shopping trips: Covent Garden, Oxford Street, Regent Street, Carnaby Street, Bond Street, Harrods, Selfridges. Oxford & Bicester Shopping Village. Cambridge. Brighton beach. Windsor Castle. Hampton Court.

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The JLC Intercultural EFL Programme is residential and accommodation is full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snacks are available from the tuck shop and from the activities leader).

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At least fifteen hours of English per week with a maximum of fifteen students in a class.

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One full day excursion (with packed lunch provided) and one half-day excursion each week.

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Evening activities may include: arts and crafts, BBQ, cooking, dance, disco, fashion show, film/movie night, games, James-Lee’s Got Talent, music and karaoke night, Olympic games, treasure hunt, T-shirt making.

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Placement test is available prior to the student’s arrival to enable us to group students according to their English ability.

Optional Extras •

IELTS diagnosis and lessons.

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1 to 1 tutorial.

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1 to 1 coaching.

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Summer School (pre-GCSE or pre-A-level).

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1 to 1 Etiquette and Manners training by Europe’s leading internationally certified Finishing School Academy.

These extras are taken during the afternoon instead of one of the Sports and Leisure activities.

Summer School Our Summer School option are for students aged 13 - 16 who may be coming to the UK to study GCSEs/IGCSEs or A-levels and who wants a taster of how it is like to study GCSEs/IGSCEs or A-levels at a traditional UK boarding school. There are 10 hours of these lessons available a week and is taken instead of a session of Sports/Leisure activity. All the subjects are taught in English and include: Art, Maths, History, Geography, English Literature, Religious Studies and Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) as well as Modern languages including (French, Spanish and German). Students who wish to participate in the Summer School are required to have Intermediate to Advanced English.

Remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination. - ROY L. GOODMAN

Information about our host, Ardingly College Ardingly College is a selective co-educational boarding school and was founded in 1858. The school site is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is divided into three schools, comprising a PrePreparatory School, a Junior School and a Senior School. The school is located in the beautiful village of Ardingly, near Haywards Heath in the West Sussex countryside

between London and Brighton, England, the College is 12 miles south of London Gatwick airport and 35 miles from London Heathrow airport. The school occupies 230 acres of land. The JLC Intercultural EFL programme is hosted in this traditional UK boarding school with world-class facilities.

School and boarding house facilities •

Modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards.

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Separate accommodation and bathroom facilities for boys and girls.

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Outdoor classroom in the woods.

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Sports hall with indoor football and basketball facilities.

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Safe and homely feel to the magnificent school grounds.

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Indoor swimming pool with fully trained lifeguards.

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Laundry service once per week.

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Outdoor sports fields, tennis courts and football fields.

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Access to broadband internet.

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Warm, comfortable and traditional English boarding school facilities with a bed, wardrobe and desk.

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Keypad locks/electronic locks on all school buildings.

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Full board, including cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner and a packed lunch on excursion days.

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Woodland area.

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Houseparents in each accommodation block.

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Lockable wardrobes (students will need to bring their own padlocks).

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Single accommodation for group leaders where possible.

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Use of school safe to store valuables.

Free airport transfers to and from Ardingly College from London Gatwick and Heathrow. We offer a professional ‘Meet and Greet’ service. Coaches and taxis leave at regular intervals. At departure, students will be supervised until they go to their departure gate and our staff will wait until their plane has taken off. •

London Gatwick (21km/ 13 miles)

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London Heathrow (83km/ 52 miles)

The ‘Meet and Greet’ service is available at other airports for an additional cost. Please see enclosed fees list.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a success. - ALBERT SCHWEITZER

Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. - ALBERT EINSTEIN

Why choose this programme? 1. The school is set in beautiful English countryside on 230 acres of land close to London. 2. The JLC Intercultural EFL Programme is fully residential with all three meals provided. 3. The school is one of the most prestigious in the UK, producing excellent IB results. 4. JLC has professional, experienced, fun, energetic and dedicated staff. 5. At least 15 hours of English lessons per week (with additional learning material provided). 6. Students are grouped according to their English ability. 7. Etiquette and Manners training by Europe’s leading internationally certified Finishing School Academy. 8. Optional extras include our ‘Summer School’ programme which is a pre-GCSE and pre-A-level course. 9. A variety of sports available for students to choose from.

10. Fun evening activities. 11. Academic and cultural excursions. 12. Soft skills training. 13. Welcome Ceremony. 14. An end of course Award Ceremony for students and parents at which all participants will receive a certificate. 15. End of course party. 16. Multilingual and enthusiastic staff who are CELTA or TESOL qualified. 17. Diverse mix of international students from all over the world. 18. All learning materials will be provided. 19. All adults working with us are thoroughly vetted (e.g. DBS check), interviewed and have their documentation and identity verified. 20. Parents are permitted to attend the Welcome Ceremony, excursions, and end of course Award Ceremony.

Course aims for students Through project and class-based activities students:

Who is this programme suitable for?

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Learn by doing, interacting and experiencing.

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Young learners aged 12-16.

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Develop their communication skills in English.

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Raise intercultural awareness of life in the UK.

Young learners who want to develop their English skills through a variety of sports and activities.

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Experience life boarding school.

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Young learners who want to have a cultural experience.

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Gain self-confidence in the development of different types of tasks.

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Young learners who want to develop their interpersonal skills and confidence.

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Improve their social skills and have knowledge of social protocols.

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Young learners who want to experience living with international students from all over the world.

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Gain knowledge of British manners.

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Meet people from around the world.

Young learners who are interested in studying longterm in the UK for school, college or university and want a taster of studying in the UK.

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Have the opportunity to develop friendships with like-minded people.

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English

Meals •

JLC’s Intercultural EFL Programme is full board and the meals are designed to ensure each student has a balanced and healthy diet. Snacks can be bought during break times from activity leaders or the tuck shop.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

As part of the Ardingly College healthy eating philosophy, all dishes are cooked using reduced fat, sugar and salt. A choice of tea, coffee, semi-skimmed milk and chilled water is available at all meals. There is also a selection of breads. M = Meat protein dish

V - Vegetarian dish

F = Fish dish

G = Gluten free dish

G,M = Gluten free, meat free

G, F = Fluten free, fish dish

G, V = Gluten free, vegetarian dish

BREAKFAST

Grilled Bacon (M) Grilled Sausage (M)

Fried Egg

Scrambled Egg

Grilled Bacon (M) Grilled Sausage (M) Omelette of the Day

Poached Egg

Fried Egg

Scrambled Egg

Grilled Bacon (M) Grilled Sausage (M) Omelette of the Day

Hash Browns

Mini Waffles

Hash Browns

Waffles

Hash Browns

Mini Waffles

Fried Bread

Baked Beans

Petit Pains, Waffles

Pain au Chocolat, Teacakes

Croissants, Pancakes

Petit Pains, Croissants

Danish Pastries, Petit Pains

Croissants, Teacakes

Croissants, Petit Pains

Fresh Fruit

LUNCH

Fresh Soup

Spicy Lamb Tagine (G,M)

Chicken with Chilli Sauce (G, M)

Pork Steak & Leek Sauce (M)

Lasagne (G, M)

Fish Goujons (F)

Pork Paprika & Rice (G,M)

Roast Turkey & Stuffing (G, M)

Baked Pangassius on Wilted Spinach with Lemon Oil (G, F)

Peperoni Pasta (G, M)

Salmon on Cous Cous with Lime & Corriander Dressing (G, F)

Chicken Ceaser Salad (M)

Bacon Cutlet & Parsley Sauce (M)

Fish Pie (F, G)

Haddock & Bacon Fish Cake with Parsley Sauce (F)

Mixed Bean Tagine (V)

Vegetable & Sundried Tomato Risotto (V)

Vegetable Slice (V)

Croquette Potatoes

New Potatoes

Baby Roast Potatoes

Broccoli

Mid Potatoes

Peas

Gravy

Peas

Sweetcorn

Mixed Vegetables

Ratatouille

Sweetcorn

Cauliflower

Roast Potatoes

Roasted Carrots

Courgettes

Baked Beans

Mixed Vegetables

Salad

Marble Sponge with Custard

Pear & Berry Crunch

Syrup Sponge with Custard

Apple Crumble with Custard

Iced Lollies

Fresh Fruit

SUPPER

Fresh Soup

Tortelleni with Bacon Sauce (M) Turkey in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce (G, M)

Cottage Pie (G, M)

Jambalaya (M)

BBQ Pork Strips (G,M)

Chicken Fajitas (G, M)

Pasta Bolognaise (M)

Sweet & Sour Chicken (G, M)

Scampi Caesar Salad (F)

Cornish Pasties (M)

Pollock & Tomatoe Gratin (F, G)

Beef Madras & Rice (G, M)

Tuna Pasta Bake (F)

Garlic Beef Stir Fry (G,M)

Vegetable Vegetable Paella Cottage Pie (V, G) (V)

Vegetarian Burger & Salsa (V)

Vegetable Canneloni (V)

Pasta Mornay (V)

Vegetable Hoi Sin (V)

Spanish Omelette

Roasted Vegetable Fajitas Spinach & Ricotta Garlic Mushroom Vegetable Strudel (V) Lasagne (V) Ciabatta (V) (V)

Chocolate Sponge Lemon Meringue & Chocolate Pie with Cream Sauce

Braised Rice

Lyonnaise Potatoes

Cheesy Mash

New Potatoes

Baked Jacket Wedges

Penne

Noodles

Mixed Vegetables

Broccoli

Baked Beans

Cauliflower

Mixed Vegetables

Garlic Bread

Pac Choi & Mushrooms

Salad

Fresh Fruit

What is included in the Course fees? • •

Accommodation at a traditional UK boarding school. Full assessment of the student’s English prior to arrival.

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All course textbooks & materials.

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At least fifteen hours of English lessons per week.

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Cultural awareness sessions.

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Onsite activities including sports.

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The use of all sports facilities onsite.

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Excursions.

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Evening social programmes.

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Airport Transfers to Gatwick and Heathrow airport and ‘Meet and Greet’ service for younger students.

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Fully staffed accommodation.

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Change of bed linen at least once every two weeks.

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Weekly laundry service.

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Three hot meals a day and drinks.

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Welcome and Award ceremonies.

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End of Course Certificate.

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BBQ’s, discos and other evening activities.

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Swimming pool with trained lifeguards.

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Use of computer and internet access. (Wi-Fi is available at an additional cost).

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Insurance.

Staff and Student Welfare JLC are experienced in providing high quality care for students as shown by our extensive history of providing Pastoral care for international students as a guardianship organisation. Looking after our students, providing them with the highest level of welfare and ensuring their happiness is a responsibility all our staff take very seriously and treat as paramount. We are accredited by the Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students (AEGIS). AEGIS is the authoritative association for inspecting and accrediting guardianship organisations in the UK in accordance with a strict Code of Practice and current child care legislation.

“James-Lee Consultancy Ltd offers a very high standard of overseas guardianship. Its strengths in personal care and its very efficient system are strongly endorsed by pupils, overseas parents and schools.” - AEGIS inspector The teachers in the programme are CELTA or Trinity TESOL qualified, and there are houseparents at each boarding house who support staff onsite. Subject teachers are experienced and have at least an undergraduate degree and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification.

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Students, parents/guardians and agents are given a 24-hour emergency contact number to call in case of any emergencies.

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The accommodation provided is of a very high standard; it is a comfortable and warm environment where boys and girls are provided with separate bedrooms complete with bed linen, which is changed at least every two weeks or at the end of the student’s course.

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There will be a minimum ratio of 1 teacher to 15 students at all times.

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During the activities and excursions there will be 1 activity leader per 20 students, as well as support staff.

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At the boarding facility there will be a minimum of 1 houseparent per 20 students and at least 1 adult per boarding house.

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Staff will always be present on-site, at the excursions and during activities, there are also qualified first aiders on-site.

Group Leaders •

For group bookings, group leaders can attend at a discounted price.

Parents •

Parents are permitted to join their child(ren) for excursions for an additional fee and are encouraged to attend the Award/Closing ceremony at the end of the programme. Parents can also book themselves onto seminars run by James-Lee Consultancy, such as seminars on UK boarding schools, colleges and universities.

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Finally, James-Lee Consultancy can organise for the parents to visit schools/ colleges and universities with or without their child(ren).

Dates, Fees and Payment Methods Registration Please complete the summer programme registration form which is enclosed in this brochure and send it with the deposit or the full fees to: James-Lee Consultancy Ltd, 41 Ulleswater Road, London, N14 7BL, United Kingdom Or email the registration form to: summer@jamesleeconsultancy.com

Dates Enclosed

Payment Methods Cheque or bank draft Cheques should be made payable to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;James-Lee Consultancy Ltdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and must be in pounds sterling. Bank details for Bank transfer: Bank name: Barclays Bank PLC Branch address: 748 Lordship Lane, London, N22 5JU, United Kingdom Account name: James-Lee Consultancy Ltd Account number: 93032310 Sort Code: 20-98-21 IBAN GB04 BARC 2098 2193 0323 10 SWIFT Code: BARC GB22 XXX

Dates, Fees and Payment Methods Fees Deposit: 20% of total course fees + registration fee Registration Fee: ÂŁ50 (non-refundable). The deposit is part of the programme fees and will be deducted from the total fees payable. The total amount due must be received by our office or our bank at least 28 days before the course begins to guarantee a place.

Early Bird Discount Early bird discount: 10% of full course fee if the completed registration form is received and the full course fee is paid before the 31 January 2014 to James-Lee Consultancy Ltd. Group leaders are welcome for group bookings. Student who attends our summer programme are entitled to receive 10% off our guardianship services if they subsequently enrol into a UK boarding school or independent college. If you require any further information, please contact your local agent or our Director of Studies on: Telephone: +44 (0) 208 886 5300 Email: summer@jamesleeconsultancy.com

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James-Lee Consultancy Ltd. is a Private Limited Company incorporated in England and Wales under its registered number 07376308. Registered address: 41 Ulleswater Road, London, N14 7BL, United Kingdom.