Xplore Language 2015

LANGUAGE CAMPS

For children and teenagers aged 6 to 18 England ● Germany ● USA ● China www.xplorelanguage.com

LANGUAGE

Xplore – the World!

Dear Parents, Welcome to Xplore, an experienced youth travel provider, dedicated in organising fun-packed, interactive language camps. With our expert teams in Germany, England, the United States and China, we can offer exceptional care for children and teenagers in a safe and enjoyable environment.

We pride ourselves on providing a personal and professional service with the right mix of learning and socialising. Our aim is to provide students with an exciting and diverse language learning experience, integrating individual students of all nationalities in small classes, whilst providing them with the highest level of support and care.

The beautiful and traditional environment in which the students are immersed, enhances learning foreign languages at our camps around the globe. This combined with a variety of activities, fantastic evening entertainment and excursions, makes for a perfect way to live and breathe foreign languages and different cultures.

As parents you can be assured that we value the care and welfare of your children very highly. We spend a great deal of time and effort in carefully selecting the staff that work at our camps ensuring they have the necessary qualifications, personality and maturity to be responsible for your children. We believe that having the right people to look after and care for your children is the most important part of making sure students have a safe and enjoyable holiday experience with us.

We look forward to welcoming you in the very near future!

Best wishes, The Xplore Team

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Contents Our Programmes .................................................................

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Accommodation .................................................................

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International Mix ..................................................................

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Our Staff ............................................................................. 10 English Courses .................................................................. 12 Activities .............................................................................. 14 Excursions .......................................................................... 22 Brandeston Hall .................................................................... 26 Finborough Hall .................................................................... 28 Saint Felix ............................................................................ 30 Westonbirt ........................................................................... 32 Woodbridge ........................................................................ 34 Worksop College ................................................................. 36 Pangbourne College ............................................................ 38 English Football ............................................................... 40 English Horse Riding ......................................................... 41 International Summer Camp – Sauerland ........................... 42 Asheville, North Carolina ....................................................... 46 Orlando, Florida ..................................................................

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Washington DC ................................................................... 49 Shenzhen – China ............................................................... 50 Why Xplore? ....................................................................... 52 Memberships ...................................................................... 53 Booking Information ........................................................... 54 Travel ................................................................................... 55 Overview – Activities and Excursions ................................. 56 Booking Form .................................................................... 57 Travel Insurance ................................................................. 58 Terms & Conditions ............................................................ 59 3

Our Programmes Our travel packages are tailor-made for children and teenagers aged six to eighteen. Language courses are always part of the holiday, but there’s still plenty of choice to be had. We offer a fantastic Multi Activity Programme for you to attend after lessons and we will regularly take you on excursion to places of interest close to your camp.

At some of our centres you can also book English Programmes if you fancy combining your language tuition with football coaching or horse riding.

Four Countries to Xplore!

In England we run seven international language camps in private boarding schools. Each centre caters for different age groups starting from the young age of 6 up to older students preparing for their A-Levels.

Fancy learning German during your holidays? Why not visit our German centre located in one of the most beautiful holiday regions – the Sauerland. The camp is available and Easter and summer where we offer both German and English lessons at our International Camp Sauerland.

Travel to beautiful North Carolina in the United States and experience US life as an insider as we show you the country „up close and personal“. Want to see more of this exciting country? Why not add a one week stay at Orlando, Florida or Washington DC to your travel package?

Experience language and culture like never before and join us on our three week trip to Shenzhen, China. Get to know Chinese students of a similiar age, improve your English skills and learn your first sentences in Mandarin while we provide you with an outstanding activity programme and exciting trips including Hong Kong and Beijing.

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Fun Learning & Confidence Building

Learning English with Xplore For most parents, learning English is the top priority when booking a summer camp with Xplore. That’s why the focus is always on improving the language skills.

Our English lessons are already included in the price and take place five days a week in level assessed, internationally mixed classrooms. We want all students to have a fun and exhilarating language experience. That’s why classes are aimed at being a modern, activity based learning experience whilst combining fundamentals such as spelling, grammar and vocabulary studies with fun exercises.

Improving language skills does not stop outside the classroom. With students coming to camp from all over the world, English is used as the common language for everyone throughout the day. Our native speaking staff motivate and encourage all students to speak English and we are very successful in improving student’s confidence in using their English skills.

It is also important for you to know that Xplore is one of the language schools approved by ABLS – one of the UK Border Agency approved bodies. This means that Xplore meets the standard requirements in the areas of care, safety and security and delivers quality English courses.

The Accreditation Body for Language Services – Approved by the UK Border Agency to accredite providers recruiting visa students

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Home

away from

Home

The majority of students will stay with us ‘residentially’. You will be staying on site for the duration of your stay and join us to experience the local areas on our prearranged excursions.

Our Language Camps in England are based exclusively in prestigious private boarding schools. All of them are chosen for their excellent facilities including well-equipped classrooms and computer rooms; brilliant sports facilities, theatres and cozy common rooms to create your perfect holiday!

At our International Summer Camp in Sauerland, Germany you will find yourself staying in a holiday village with eight students sharing a house, en-suite bathrooms and lounge. Hachen has great facilities for all those who love sport with an indoor pool, climbing wall, sports hall and nearby lake.

In the USA, your accommodation will depend on whether you are staying with us residentially on our Asheville Campus, through a host family or extending your stay with one of our add-ons where you will stay in a hotel.

Regardless of which programme you choose – you will always receive 24-hour care.

In China, you will be staying in the Cambridge International Centre of Fuyuan School, which usually holds up to 4000 students. Situated

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in Shenzhen, this large boarding complex contains 4 to 6 bedded rooms with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and laundry facilities.

Day Camps Most of our English camps are available for Day Camps. Day Campers will be able to attend Monday to Friday on our activity programme and can request English lessons but will not stay on site overnight.

An appealing alternative for those families who are spending the Summer in England and looking for a combination of Activity camp, family holiday and even learning some English.

For more information on our Day Camps, please visit our website www.xplorelanguage.com

Comfort All of our centres offer excellent facilities, some with their own rivers, swimming pools, climbing walls and first class sports facilities but please do not expect the luxury of five star hotel when staying with us.

In England, you’ll be staying in the rooms of the boarding school students, which are simply furnished and clean with toilets and showers located in the same level as your room. In English boarding schools more focus is put on the classrooms and sports facilities allowing you to have the best experience of camp!

Please do not be disappointed if you do not find a deluxe suite and you may even have to share a closet.

As English students wear school uniform, they require less space than you may do for your stay with us.

Some of our camps do not have en-suite bathrooms so will require you to share with other campers, but don’t worry they are not far away!

If you are staying with a host family in the USA, their house may not be what you are used too but we do ask that you appreciate that the host family is opening their doors for you and sharing their life and country whilst you experience an amazing holiday.

Always remember that it is not about the accommodation that you will be staying in, it is about creating memories and experiences that you will never forget and making friends that will last a lifetime!

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International

Mix

When travelling to England and the USA, our camps will house students from all over the world, especially during the summer. In recent years, we have welcomed students from over 20 different nationalities and what better to learn about other cultures whilst having fun on holiday!

It’s amazing how groups and individuals from different nationalities with different ways of thinking mix together. I learned a lot, not only English but also how to think outside the box. Woodbridge is the best place where you can live a mix of all cultures in this wonderful country, England.

Amir Elsayed, Egypt

We promise to provide 100 percent of an English environment throughout our camps, with our English courses being taught by ‘Native Speakers’ alongside our activity programme. In England and the USA, local students also participate in our programmes encouraging everyone to speak English even outside the classroom.

Our International Camp in Sauerland is popular with students from Spain, Italy and even as far afield as Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand. They come to camp to build on their knowledge of German and have German students to communicate with in their leisure time. This centre is bilingual, with English and German courses being taught by ‘Native Speakers’.

In Shenzhen, the Chinese students are looking forward to meeting the International students that will join them this summer. You will live together in the summer camp and support each other whilst learning Mandarin and helping improve their English.

As a result of different nationalities, cultures and personalities coming together, we are able to provide a unique atmosphere that broadens knowledge and gives you an international friendship for life!

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Our time passed too quickly. Maybe because of the funny staff members, maybe because of the activities, or the new friends we made...

Together it has made this camp a great experience that nobody should miss!

Paula Rodiguez & Paula Lopez, Spain

Worksop College offers a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy yourself! It was the best week I’ve ever had! I met loads of people who I still talk to even though they are in different countries. All the staff are really friendly and great to talk to!

Sam Burford-Eyre, England

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Care The care of our students is of upmost importance to us. This allows us to create a comfortable atmosphere throughout camp and the reassurance to parents and students that we are happy to help! Staff at our camps will be your point of contact for any queries that you may have.

More than just a job To us, our staff are employed for more than just a job. We select them very carefully to make sure they can deliver a safe, caring and fun trip away from home.

This job requires energy and commitment and our staff take great pride in helping children and young people have an unforgettable experience. They are the contact for all concerns whether they are big or small, no matter what age. They understand the importance of freedom and fun for the different ages but respect that there are rules that need to be followed.

Application and Selection All our staff are carefully selected through our recruitment process. The process is more than just filling in an application form.

We host ‘Selection Days’ to invite all new applicants to join us in a day of team building and interviews. This gives us the chance

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to get to know the applicants personally and assess their interaction in a group.

The best candidates are asked to join us for a training week where they are trained in the responsibilities of their specific job role.

This also gives us a chance to check their references and criminal record, which is very important to us.

This process allows us to chose the best team by combining our experienced staff who have already worked for us, with fresh faces who provide new ideas and inspiration. They are placed at the centres that best suit their expertise and personality.

Our supervisor-student ratio is very important to us and is 1:12 for those aged 9 and above and 1:8 for those under, allowing staff and students to interact in small groups.

The Team Centre Manager

Centre Managers are experienced members of staff who have worked for us previously. They are in charge of the centre organisation and staff management.

Language Teacher

Your teachers will be ‘Native Speakers’ who have special training in English, German or Mandarin to be able to give you the best language education possible. They will get involved in all aspects of the camp and are available for support on excursions and activities.

Camp Leader

Our Camp Leaders make sure that you get up in the morning, don’t forget meal times and go to bed at a decent time. They are the main contact for you and ensure that you have the care and support that you need from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.

Activity Instructor

These staff members will have enthusiasm, skills and qualifications that allow our activities to run smoothly through organisation and varying the sessions on a daily basis. Their expertise enhances the activities, free time, team games and evening entertainment.

Tour Guide

They are locals who will join you on excursion days and know the area. They will provide an informative and exciting tour of the city that you are visiting.

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English Courses Classic Courses

All students travelling to Germany, England or the USA will attend our classic course. The regular „classic“ course is already included in the standard fee for a stay at camp. These lessons run five days a week in 45-minute sessions totalling 20 hours a week. Class sizes vary from 6 to a maximum of 12 students. In China you will have the same amount of sessions per day but split into two hours of English tuition and two hours of Mandarin lessons.

Intensive Lessons For those older students hoping to improve and get that top grade, our Pangbourne centre in England offers intensive lessons to increase your hours in the classroom by 10 extra hours in the afternoon. For those extra lessons our teachers put a strong focus on improving your communication skills.

Fit for A-level At Pangbourne College, A-level study preparation is available. Take up this opportunity and increase your English sessions from 30 hours per week to 40 hours per week. Our specially trained teachers will help you with everything you need to prepare for your studies.

Extra Charge: (+ 20 hours/2 weeks): € 200,-

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English Teachers Our qualified English teachers are all native speakers. They are young, vibrant and very experienced. In order to adjust to each class of students they constantly adapt, update and optimise their lesson plans, whilst incorporating your wishes and interests during classes.

Student Assessment You are split into the appropriate class level after you take an initial written and oral assessment on the very first day of camp. It is our teacher’s discretion and careful analysis that decides which of you will attend which particular class.

Course Content We use our own material that has been specially designed for our interactive and modern style of language holidays suitable for different age groups, levels and interests.

Spanning across all cultures, older children can choose specific topics covering English Literature, Essay Writing and Formal English for business use.

At the end of your stay you will receive an individual performance report.

‘Passport to English’ First Step – Our beginner course for those younger campers aged six to ten years with very little or no language proficiency.

Junior/Primary – Ideal for children who have been learning English for approximately one year before coming to camp.

Preliminary/Elementary – Students at this level will understand and participate in basic English conversations but will require a great amount of effort and support.

Pre-Intermediate/Intermediate – At Intermediate level you can understand most conversations and would usually have four or more years of experience learning the language.

Advanced – You will now have a good and expansive vocabulary and understand almost everything. You will be confident and can go beyond the basics.

Proficiency – Students at this level have a very good active vocabulary and structural understanding, and can successfully write clear organised text on descriptive or narrative topics.

Masters – At the top level you possess near fluency in your language ability. You can understand and respond to difficult questions. Your English knowledge includes abstract terms and phrases.

Anglia Examinations

We are working closely with a highly respected UK examination board, Anglia Examinations.

With them, we aim to make sure our classes are an interesting experience while incorporating the fundamentals of all the skills including reading, writing, listening and speaking, enabling you to gain an internationally recognised qualification in English by the end of your stay with us.

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Freizeitprogramm

Sport

We think it is important to take some time out to enjoy sports and to keep the brain fit. Therefore we offer our excellent Multi Activity Programme for nonlesson time. There is nothing not to like. All camps offer so many different activities for everyone’s taste.

Try out typical British sports such as rugby, golf and cricket or waken your creative side with our dance and fitness classes. Just be part of it!

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Activities

Outdoor Adventure Outdoor fans should try our popular activities from quad biking to archery. Are you looking for some real adventure? Our exciting range of activities also includes bush craft and survival skills. Learn how to build your own shelter out in the wild.

Fancy toasting some marshmallows over the fire or singing some campfire songs? On a sunny day there is nothing better than cruising down the river in a kayak so grab your paddle and follow us.

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Activities

Art & Design Art does not have to be boring as we have some great projects planned for you. Experiment with new materials in the ‘Build a City’ project, followed by an overview of the very trendy artistic process of Upcycling. You will be surprised at what you can make from things you might normally just throw away. If you are a dab hand in the kitchen you will enjoy learning how to transform simple cupcakes in to professional edible works of art. We will also design trendy accessories including your very own personalised tote bag.

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Activities

Multimedia & Science Not just for those techy geniuses! We offer fantastic activities for those looking to experiment with both traditional methods of photography and digital software including Photoshop, iMovie and Adobe Premier Elements.

Are you more into flying objects? Put theory in to practice by making a boomerang from scratch and learn how to throw, catch and make it return.

If that’s not enough, why not fly a quadcopter over the centre and practice some aerial photography using the go-pro cameras. New in 2015 – Our Mad Science Workshops!

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Activities

Entertainment Our evening entertainment programme promises to be varied with talent shows, discos, casino nights and fun fairs. Be part of our charity runs and join in the big international sports tournaments organised regularly or just relax at the campfire.

You might also just want to head for our Chill Out Zone for a chat with your friends. Not forgetting the all-important computer suites with Internet access for those all important conversations with friends and family at home. This is your holiday time!

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Excursions Whether you are joining us in the UK, Germany, USA or China, you will get the chance to see some amazing places through our organised excursions. Even entrance fees and transfers are included in the price!

City Trips

There are a number of interesting cities to visit around every camp. These cities can offer you impressive sightseeing, shopping and ‘Must see’ attractions.

In England, you have the chance to go Punting or take in the history through the world-famous colleges in the beautiful cities of Cambridge or Oxford. In the North, you could find yourself visiting the metropolitan city of Manchester or Liverpool and the medieval city of York.

If you take a trip to the West, you will visit the Welsh Capital of Cardiff or historic Bath, which is famous for the Roman Baths.

In Germany, you will visit the city of Cologne where you will experience the sites of the Cathedral or visit the Chocolate Museum.

Our trips in the USA, will let you see the sights of your hometown Asheville and even spend a whole week in Orlando or Washington DC if you choose one of our add-ons.

When visiting our China camp, you will see the city of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and experience a two-day excursion to Beijing where you will visit the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City.

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London The capital city of England has everything to offer and all of our UK centres visit London because this trip simply cannot be missed!

Our Sightseeing Tour will take you to all the iconic landmarks from the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament to Big Ben. You will then pass Downing Street and the Horse Guards on the way to Buckingham Palace and for those who like shopping, you will continue on past Piccadilly Circus to Carnaby Street and Oxford Street.

How would you like to visit the world famous waxwork museum Madame Tussauds? Or see the city like never before from the London Eye? Take a boat trip on the River Thames to Greenwich or spend some time in the bustle of Camden Market with over 700 stalls to browse! Experience the atmosphere from Leicester Square and Covent Garden or even visit the home of the carnival, Notting Hill.

Whatever you want to see in London, we will help you experience an unforgettable day.

A perfect day in London Last Saturday we went to London. We are going to remember this day forever because we think that London is one of the best cities in the world!

Carla DomĂŠnech & Lucia Olmos, Spain

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Great Days Out We want you to see everything in the area surrounding your camp – even the local theme parks, beaches and nature parks. There is always something to do whether it’s just the morning, afternoon or all day.

One with Nature

Fun in the themeparks

In Sauerland, nature is right on your doorstep with woodland available, for mountain biking, or visit the nearby Lake Sorpesee to spend the day swimming, surfing and stand-up paddling.

Spend your time shopping

The younger students staying at Brandeston Hall will visit Easton Farm Park. For those staying at Westonbirt, you will get the chance to visit Cheddar Gorge, England’s largest canyon. If you stay at Worksop you may visit Rother Valley Country Park where you can have a go at a number of different water sports.

When visiting Asheville you will see the Blue Ridge Mountains, where they filmed the hit movie ‘The Hunger Games’. You will also spend some time visiting the Sliding Rocks where you can swim in the swimming holes near the impressive waterfall.

Near the Sea

England is lucky to have some great beaches especially on the Suffolk and Norfolk Coast. If you are spending your time at one of our Suffolk centres, you will get the chance to visit beaches at Southwold, Aldeburgh and Great Yarmouth. If your camp is Pangbourne, you will spend a day at the seaside town of Bournemouth! Make sure that you pack your swimming stuff!

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No matter which country you choose to visit, you will have the opportunity to visit some of the best themeparks around! A top attraction is the Movie Park and Fort Fun in Germany; BeWilderwood, Pleasurewood Hills, Africa Alive and Alton Towers in England and in North Carolina, you can spend a day at Carowinds, the ‘Thrill Capital of the East’.

In England, visit Norwich, Tetbury, Reading or Sheffield for a shopping trip to a local city. In Asheville, there are a number of shopping malls that you can visit during your stay.

The number of full-day excursions offered depends on the length of your stay. In England and Germany, the destinations are varied weekly so those who stay with us for longer will have a chance of visiting lots of different places.

For more information on excursions, please see page 56.

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Brandeston Hall Welcome to the centre otherwise known as ‘Happy Land’. Brandeston Hall is ideal for those younger students aged 6 to 12 who may be travelling for their first time away from home. You can join us at this small and friendly venue for your first camp experience!

The Camp

Excursions

Brandeston is perfect for our young students who are travelling for the first time. With warm and comfortable bedrooms which are big enough to sleep six to eight of your new friends, you will love your time with us.

We will even take the opportunity to spend the day at Southwold Beach making sandcastles – you can even enjoy a picnic on the beach!

Our camp is set in a idyllic location with acres of playing fields and a river for kayaking, raft building and river cross. Climb up the established trees on our exciting climbing sessions or enjoy some team sports in the sports hall or tennis courts.

Activity Highlights

Be a ‘Mini-Xplorer’ and look forward to many outdoor activities available including archery, crate climbing, quad biking and even enjoy a fun campfire or night hike in the evening.

Combine these activities with some amazing theme days to make sure that every day is fun filled. Why not make wands or slime in preparation for your ‘Harry Potter’ themed day or use your Arts and Crafts sessions to make eye patches and hats to become a Pirate for the day.

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Take in the sights of London or visit the Safari Park, Africa Alive on our excursions around Brandeston. Take part in an ultimate tree house adventure by visiting BeWilderwood or learn about all the rare breed animals at Easton Farm Park.

Home Sweet Home Travelling away from home for the first time shouldn’t be a daunting prospect.

At Xplore we are always happy to help and with years of experience we know how to deter homesickness.

On the rare occasion that you want to go home early, we are happy to refund the remainder of the time not spent at camp. We do this because you will love it so much, you won’t want to leave.

All Facts at a glance

Brandeston Hall Suffolk

Age

London

6 to 12 years

English Courses • First Step • Junior • Primary • Preliminary • Elementary

Excursions • London • Cambridge • Theme Park BeWilderwood • Safari Park Africa Alive • Easton Farm Park • Southwold Beach

Dates 04.07.2015 – 18.07.2015 18.07.2015 – 01.08.2015 01.08.2015 – 15.08.2015 * available for one or three week bookings

Price

1 week: € 825,2 weeks: € 1.595,3 weeks: € 2.315,Additional week: € 695,-

Included in the price • • • • •

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Accommodation in 6 to 8 bedded rooms Full Board (vegetarian options available, special deals on request) English Lessons (4 sessions of 45 mins per day, 5 days per week) Course Material and Progress Report Internationally Recognised Qualification according to the CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 to C2) Multi Activity Programme 1 Day Excursion (1 week), 3 Day Excursions (2 weeks), 5 Day Excursions (3 weeks), Transfers, Entrance Fees 24-hour Supervision Airport Transfer London/Heathrow between 10am and 3pm

Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.

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Finborough Hall Aged between 10 and 14? Looking for outdoor adventure activities? Finborough Hall is the place for you with an exciting activity programme for all! It even has it’s own equestrian centre if you love horses.

The Camp You will sleep in 4 – 6 bedded rooms in the main building that are furnished to a basic but comfortable standard.

Crafts sessions or learn something new in our Circus Skills sessions – you never know you might find a new hobby!

Climb to the top of the 12 metre high climbing wall and abseil back down, drive a quad bike round our purpose built track or use the camp’s excellent facilities for archery and air rifles. Stick together with your friends in the woodlands for some great outdoor activities or walk down to the river for water sports including kayaking, river cross and raft building.

Excursions

Activity Highlights Take part in our survival skills and bushcraft sessions where you will learn to build shelters and make fires or if you prefer the water, we offer kayaking and raft building on our very own river. All of this is available on our activity programme but it doesn’t stop there – chill out around the campfire for evening entertainment and even toast some marshmallows.

That is not all we have to offer. For those who prefer more creative sessions, these are available at Finborough too. Try out our Arts &

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London is always going to be a special trip, but for all those adrenaline junkies, we will also go to Pleasurewood Hills with lots of water rides and rollercoasters. If this doesn’t take your fancy we will visit the town of Cambridge or spend the day at Southwold beach!

Riders Paradise Our equestrian centre ‘Klub Equest’ offers horse riding courses for riders of all abilities. Situated within walking distance from centre, Jose and her team will be awaiting your arrival.

Riders will enjoy hacking through the woods or working towards the Klub Equest Dressage and Show Jumping competition at the end of your stay.

All Facts at a glance

Finborough Suffolk

Age

10 to 14 years

London

English Courses • Junior • Primary • Preliminary • Elementary • Pre-Intermediate • Intermediate

Excursions • London • Cambridge • Colchester • Bury St Edmunds • Theme Park Pleasurewood Hills • Southwold Beach

Dates 04.07.2015 – 18.07.2015 04.07.2015 – 25.07.2015 18.07.2015 – 01.08.2015 25.07.2015 – 15.08.2015 01.08.2015 – 15.08.2015

Price

2 weeks: € 1.545,3 weeks: € 2.245,Additional week: € 675,-

Included in the price • • • • •

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Accommodation in 4 to 6 bedded rooms Full Board (vegetarian options available, special deals on request) English Lessons (4 sessions of 45 mins per day, 5 days per week) Course Material and Progress Report Internationally Recognised Qualification according to the CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 to C2) Multi Activity Programme 3 Day Excursions (2 weeks), 5 Day Excursions (3 weeks), Transfers, Entrance Fees 24-hour Supervision Airport Transfer London/Heathrow between 10am and 3pm

Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.

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Saint Felix The place to be for all those beach lovers and sun worshippers. Saint Felix is an exciting seaside resort, just a short walk away from Southwold Beach with its colourful beach huts and Fish and Chips – it’s the real English experience!

The Camp You will live in the rooms at Saint Felix Boarding School, which are mainly single occupancy. Outside in the big grassy grounds there is a climbing wall, tennis courts and an amazing quad biking track, which will really challenge your driving skills. Try out the school’s sports centre with heated swimming pool, sports hall and squash courts.

Evening entertainment is also a big deal at Saint Felix from casino nights to discos, sports tournaments and cinema nights.

Activity Highlights Outdoor fans should try our climbing wall or archery range. Those who prefer sports can take part in a morning jog to the sandy beach or if you are the creative type enjoy our Art & Design sessions.

Unique to Southwold is the popular activity of crabbing. You can catch crabs with just a line and some bacon and whoever has the most crabs in their bucket is the winner, then let

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them go and watch them scurry back into the water. You can even finish the day off with an ice cream in the sun.

Excursions Staying at Saint Felix allows you to discover East Anglia. We visit the beautiful towns and cities in the region including Cambridge, Norwich and Colchester and the ‘Pleasure Beach’ at Great Yarmouth but you cannot forget the fantastic trip to London!

Beach Lovers Everyone enjoys spending time at the beach. Whether you want to bask in the sun, relax with some light activities including Frisbee and beach volleyball, or get creative making sandcastles or sculptures.

Our legendary campfires and barbeques on the beach top all this off.

All Facts at a glance

Saint Felix Suffolk

Age

London

12 to 16 years

English Courses • • • • •

Preliminary Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Advanced

Excursions • • • • •

London Cambridge Norwich Ipswich Great Yarmouth

For more information about activities and excursions please refer to page 56

Dates 04.07.2015 – 18.07.2015 04.07.2015 – 25.07.2015 18.07.2015 – 01.08.2015 25.07.2015 – 15.08.2015 01.08.2015 – 15.08.2015

Price

2 weeks: € 1.595,3 weeks: € 2.315,Additional week: € 695,-

Included in the price • • • • • • • • •

Accommodation in 1 to 6 bedded rooms Full Board (vegetarian options available, special deals on request) English Lessons (4 sessions of 45 mins per day, 5 days per week) Course Material and Progress Report Internationally Recognised Qualification according to the CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 to C2) Multi Activity Programme 3 Day Excursions (2 weeks), 5 Day Excursions (3 weeks), Transfers, Entrance Fees 24-hour Supervision Airport Transfer London/Heathrow between 10am and 3pm

Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.

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Westonbirt Welcome to the West Country! Our Westonbirt camp is in the middle of the Cotswolds in the heart of Gloucestershire’s beautiful countryside. Known as one of the most beautiful holiday regions in England, it makes a picture-perfect postcard home.

The Camp Westonbirt offers the ideal combination of old and new. The traditional house is steeped in history and the modern facilities and equipment make it a great place to stay. Bedrooms cater for 4 – 6 in the main building or you can stay in the adjacent sixth form block that consists of single or two bedded rooms.

Westonbirt has a modern sports centre with heated swimming pool, outdoor tennis courts, 9-hole golf course and art and computer rooms – so there is always something to do!

Activity Highlights At Westonbirt there is nothing not to like.

The camp offers many different activities for everyone’s taste, we are pretty sure you’ll love it. For example, our Dance & Fitness sessions are always popular along with the outdoor activities from quad biking to archery.

The evening entertainment programme promises to be varied with a talent show, disco and campfire. Another highlight of

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Westonbirt is visiting the nearby town of Tetbury before returning down the long driveway towards the school.

Excursions Westonbirt and its surroundings have so much to offer! In addition to London, we will show you the famous university city of Oxford including the ‘Harry Potter’ tour, the Roman Baths or the modern Welsh metropolitan city of Cardiff.

Kings & Queens You will be living in an ancient mansion set in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Westonbirt is only a few miles from the home of Prince Charles at Highgrove.

What a great opportunity to live like a Royal, staying in the beautiful castlelike building within the expansive school grounds.

All Facts at a glance

Westonbirt Gloucestershire

Age 12 to 16 years

London

English Courses • Preliminary • Elementary • Pre-Intermediate • Intermediate • Advanced

Excursions • London • Oxford • Bath • Cardiff • Cheddar Gorge For more information about activities and excursions please refer to page 56

Dates 04.07.2015 – 18.07.2015 04.07.2015 – 25.07.2015 18.07.2015 – 01.08.2015 25.07.2015 – 15.08.2015 01.08.2015 – 15.08.2015

Price

2 weeks: € 1.695,3 weeks: € 2.475,Additional week: € 745,-

Included in the price • • • • •

• • • •

Accommodation in 1 to 6 bedded rooms Full Board (vegetarian options available, special deals on request) English Lessons (4 sessions of 45 mins per day, 5 days per week) Course Material and Progress Report Internationally Recognised Qualification according to the CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 to C2) Multi Activity Programme 3 Day Excursions (2 weeks), 5 Day Excursions (3 weeks), Transfers, Entrance Fees 24-hour Supervision Airport Transfer London/Heathrow between 10am and 3pm

Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.

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Woodbridge Located just a short walking distance away from the historical town of Woodbridge, the camp is perfect for those older students who want to take part in fun and exciting activities on campus but also have the chance to explore the nearby town.

The Camp

The campus is surrounded by large grassy parkland and offers plenty of space for activities and some relaxing. Step off the campus and you will discover quaint shops and cafés in town.

Accommodation is in the traditional redbricked boarding house of Woodbridge school and consists of single to six bedded rooms.

The camp has a lot to offer – a sports hall, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, a climbing wall, zip wire and a state of the art theatre. Not forgetting the all-important modern computer suite with Internet access.

Activity Highlights

Woodbridge School has an amazing purpose built Sports Dome. This impressive building is great for big group activities and our Dance & Fitness sessions. Take the time to have a go in our outdoor swimming pool and enjoy some water sport activities.

On site there is the Seckford Theatre, which seats up to 350 people, perfect for hosting evening events like talent shows, discos,

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cinema and casino nights. This is not all – great nights around the campfire are also included to vary the evening entertainment.

Excursions

Visit London, Norwich and Cambridge for historic interest and shoppers paradise. Our excursions are the perfect combination of culture and sightseeing with the chance for you to shop and relax in between. On a nice day, why not enjoy a trip to the Suffolk coast and spend the day at Southwold Beach. What more could you want?

New: Easter Camp!

New for 2015! We are running our Easter Camp for the first time at Woodbridge.

Join us for the full two weeks or just try one week with exciting activities and the chance to be part of our Football Academy.

All Facts at a glance

Woodbridge Suffolk

Age

London

12 to 17 years

English Courses • Preliminary • Elementary • Pre-Intermediate • Intermediate • Advanced • Proficiency

Excursions • London • Cambridge • Norwich • Ipswich • Southwold Beach For more information about activities and excursions please refer to page 56

Dates 28.03.2015 – 11.04.2015* 04.07.2015 – 18.07.2015 04.07.2015 – 25.07.2015 18.07.2015 – 01.08.2015 25.07.2015 – 15.08.2015 01.08.2015 – 15.08.2015 * available for one week bookings

Price

1 week: 2 weeks: 3 weeks:

€ 875,€ 1.695,€ 2.475,-

Additional week: € 745,-

Included in the price • • • • • • • • •

Accommodation in 1 to 6 bedded rooms Full Board (vegetarian options available, special deals on request) English Lessons (4 sessions of 45 mins per day, 5 days per week) Course Material and Progress Report Internationally Recognised Qualification according to the CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 to C2) Multi Activity Programme 1 Day Excursion (1 week), 3 Day Excursions (2 weeks), 5 Day Excursions (3 weeks), Transfers, Entrance Fees 24-hour Supervision Airport Transfer London/Heathrow between 10am and 3pm

Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.

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Worksop College Right on the edge of Sherwood Forest is one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the area. A school with its own personality, pride and tradition will leave you with memories to treasure for a lifetime.

The Camp

On arrival it will feel as though you are entering in to a scene from Harry Potter. The inscriptions on the walls and the impressive dining hall will transport you back to a traditional boarding school just like Hogwarts.

You will stay in 2 – 6 bedded rooms of the huge Manor House. The facilities include a sports hall, an indoor swimming pool and tennis and squash courts. There is even a floodlit artificial turf pitch, a climbing wall and an 18-hole golf course all on site.

Activity Highlights

The best way to explore Sherwood Forest is by mountain bike, off-roading through the trails, orienteering and survival skills.

There’s never a dull moment at Worksop with competitions like our very own Football World Cup or Miss Sherwood Forest and our organised charity runs.

Worksop is our biggest camp accommodating up to three hundred students on site at a time, which is great as we are able to provide you

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with more activities to choose from and more new friends for you to make. Join us and have some fun!

Excursions

We will visit London, the medieval city of York and the modern city of Liverpool. For those football fans we also go on a back stage tour of Manchester Football Stadium. You may even have the chance to visit Alton Towers.

Be Active!

Worksop is a haven for sports lovers.

Here we have first class sports facilities and offer an exciting professional Football Academy course – on top of our already jam packed activity programme.

Please note this centre is not for couch potatoes!

All Facts at a glance

Worksop College Nottinghamshire

Age

London

13 to 17 years

English Courses • Pre-Intermediate • Intermediate • Advanced • Proficiency • Masters

Excursions • London • Manchester • Liverpool • York • Sheffield • Theme Park Alton Towers

Dates 04.07.2015 – 18.07.2015 04.07.2015 – 25.07.2015 18.07.2015 – 01.08.2015 25.07.2015 – 15.08.2015 01.08.2015 – 15.08.2015

Price

2 weeks: € 1.645,3 weeks: € 2.395,Additional week: € 725,-

Included in the price • • • • •

• • • •

Accommodation in 2 to 6 bedded rooms Full Board (vegetarian options available, special deals on request) English Lessons (4 sessions of 45 mins per day, 5 days per week) Course Material and Progress Report Internationally Recognised Qualification according to the CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 to C2) Multi Activity Programme 3 Day Excursions (2 weeks), 5 Day Excursions (3 weeks), Transfers, Entrance Fees 24-hour Supervision Airport Transfer London / Heathrow between 10am and 3pm

Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.

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Pangbourne College ‘Pangbourne is more than just a school, it’s a way of life’. This exclusive camp is for students aged 15+ looking for intensive English courses.

The Camp Pangbourne College is a prestigious boarding school close to London and the River Thames with Reading being the nearest town. We think you will agree this is very handy for those all-important shopping trips in between your intensive English lessons.

Accommodation is in one of the nice boarding houses with 1 – 4 bedded rooms. Every student has a desk in his or her room and lounge style common rooms and computer rooms are available for some well-deserved chill time. It is also important to take some time out to enjoy our excellent Multi Activity Programme when you are not studying.

English Classes Pangbourne is an intensive languagelearning environment with interesting themes and focal points to keep the course vibrant and different to traditional school lessons.

The standard English course at Pangbourne consists of 30 hours of learning per week where we offer support with conversation,

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grammar, English literature, debates and presentations and even introduce colloquial terms and business grammar.

Whilst participating in an intensive programme it is important to take some time out to enjoy the excellent sporting facilities and creative programmes and with an outdoor swimming pool, climbing wall and archery ranges there is always something to do.

Fit for A-level At Pangbourne, A-level study preparation is available. Take up this opportunity and increase your English sessions from 30 hours per week to 40 hours and extend your intensive sessions.

Our specially trained teachers will help you with everything you need to prepare for your studies.

All Facts at a glance Age

Pangbourne College Berkshire

15+

English Courses • Intermediate • Advanced • Proficiency • Masters • A-level Preparation (optional) Price (+20 h. / 2 weeks.): € 200,-

Excursions • London • Oxford • Bath • Bournemouth • Reading For more information about activities and excursions please refer to page 56

London

Dates 05.07.2015 – 18.07.2015 05.07.2015 – 25.07.2015 18.07.2015 – 01.08.2015 25.07.2015 – 15.08.2015 01.08.2015 – 15.08.2015

Price

2 weeks: € 1.995,- / 1.895,-* 3 weeks: € 2.895,- / 2.795,-* * Arrival on 05.07.

Additional week: € 895,-

Included in the price • • • • •

• • • •

Accommodation in 1 to 4 bedded rooms Full Board (vegetarian options available, special deals on request) English Lessons (6 sessions of 45 mins per day, 5 days a week) Course Material and Progress Report Internationally Recognised Qualification according to the CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 to C2) Multi Activity Programme 3 Day Excursions (2 weeks), 5 Day Excursions (3 weeks), Transfers, Entrance Fees 24-hour Supervision Airport Transfer London/Heathrow between 10am and 3pm

Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.

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English

Football

Football fans – this is the course for you! On top of our great English and Activity programme you can join our Football Academy for intensive training in an international environment.

Experience high-end football coaching in groups that are appropriate for your age and your skills. Our professional coaches will show you how to master fundamental techniques of the game and help you to develop your technical, tactical, physical and mental skills. Social aspects such as team spirit and fairness play an important role as well. On top of that you will participate in friendly matches against local teams.

The course offers three hours of football training per day carried out by UEFA licensed football coaches.

A special highlight of this course is the trip to the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff (Westonbirt), Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester (Worksop College) or Emirates Stadium in London (Woodbridge).

Camps: Woodbridge (Easter); Westonbirt and Worksop College (Summer)

Dates 2015

28.03. – 04.04./04.07. – 18.07. /18.07. – 01.08. /01.08. – 15.08.

Price 2015

Woodbridge: € 975,- ︲ Westonbirt: € 1.945,- ︲ Worksop : € 1.895,-

Included in the price • English Courses, Activities, Excursions • 30 hours of football training • Friendly matches against local teams

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English

Horse Riding

Love horses? Why not join our horse riding camp at our very own stables ‘Klub Equest’ attached to our centre at Finborough Hall. In addition to your English course, we are offering you the chance to spend 25 hours at the stables.

This idyllic equestrian centre is home to over 30 ponies and horses and includes large paddocks, two ménages plus woodland for hacking. It does not matter if you are a beginner or advanced horse rider but enthusiasm to learn new skills is always helpful. Your riding will be assessed at the beginning of the course and from here you will learn how to safely handle your pony – securely tying up, safely leading, grooming, tacking up and feeding your horse.

Our experienced instructors will help you prepare for the ‘Klub Equest’ dressage and show jumping competition on your last day. There is also loads of scenic hacking to give those ponies an all-important rest. Your riding will be assessed at the beginning of the course and from here you will learn the equestrian disciplines of show jumping and dressage from qualified instructors.

Camp: Finborough Hall Dates 2015 04.07. – 18.07. / 18.07. – 01.08. / 01.08. – 15.08.

Price / 2 weeks: € 1.845,Included in the price • English Courses, Activities, Excursions • 25 hours of experienced tuition • Dressage and show jumping competition

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I n te r n a t i o n a l Summer Camp

Sauerland

Our ‘International Summer Camp’ in Germany is located in one of the most beautiful holiday regions – the Sauerland. The camp is perfect for students aged 12 to 16 who are looking for a holiday that they will never forget.

The Camp

Excursions

The purpose built campus is part of the German Sports Association and during the summer it becomes the perfect camp with an array of activities to take part in. With a woodland and lake close-by, swimming pool, sports hall and German black box on site, there is so much to do.

Experience the ancient city of Cologne with the world famous cathedral and great shopping.

Not too much further afield there are local attractions such as the Movie Park with thrilling rides, the water park ‘NASS’ with lots of flumes and one of Europe’s biggest shopping malls, the ‘Centro’ in Oberhausen.

The campus offers high quality accommodation in a ‘village’ setting consisting of 2 storey cabins with toilets, shower and common room. Each cabin will be shared by 6 to 8 campers of a similar age.

Activity Highlights Our International Summer Camp has all the standard activities of climbing, team sports or archery but why not have a go at some unusual activities available like Cross Boccia, Headis or Kin Ball. Take time out to go to the nearby Lake Sorpesee to have a go at the trending sport of ‘Stand Up Paddling’, surfing or kayaking before finishing the day with a tasty barbeque.

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Perfect your German!

Our camp is the ideal place to perfect your German. With a number of German students staying at camp, the opportunities to speak the language are endless.

Do not finish communicating once you have left your lessons - take the chance to interact with the other children during activity sessions and free time.

All Facts at a glance Age 12 to 16 years

Language Courses German: Beginner to Advanced English: Preliminary to Advanced

Excursions • Movie Park • Fort Fun • Cologne • Centro Oberhausen • Waterpark „NASS“

Hamburg Dortmund

Berlin

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CAMP

SAUERLAND

Munich

Dates Easter 28.03.2015 – 04.04.2015 Summer* 11.07.2015 – 18.07.2015 18.07.2015 – 25.07.2015 25.07.2015 – 01.08.2015 * Two or three weeks available

Price

1 week: € 775,2 weeks: € 1.445,3 weeks: € 2.095,-

Included in the price • Accommodation in 8 bedded cabins • Full Board (vegetarian options available, special deals on request) • German / English Lessons (4 sessions of 45 mins per day, 5 days per week) • Course Material • Progress Report • Multi Activity Programme • 1 Day Excursion (1 week), 3 Day Excursions (2 weeks), 5 Day Excursions (3 weeks), Transfer, Entrance Fees • Airport Transfer Dortmund (DTM) or Dusseldorf (DUS) • 24-hour Supervision Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.

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Xplore Minis Are you 6 to 10 years old and looking for some fun during the holidays? Our Xplore Minis programme is the one for you!

Join us for the final week at our International Summer Camp Sauerland and enjoy everything this camp has to offer. You will be living in the same holiday village as the older children, but don‘t worry you will have your own house and staff especially there for you youngsters.

Fancy starting your German language skills early? You don’t even need any experience speaking the language already, as our ‘beginner’ lessons are great for learning basic words and phrases to communicate with the other German students at camp.

The activity programme is next to none too – with awesome activities to take part in like kayaking, climbing and mountain biking. You will be busy all the time! Do not forget our day trip on Wednesday to the amusement park Fort Fun with cool rides and great shows.

Camp: International Summer Camp Sauerland Week: 25.07.2015 – 01.08.2015 Price / 1 week: € 775,Included in the price • Activity programme and all facilities at our International Summer Camp Sauerland • Day trip to amusement park Fort Fun

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German Lessons When travelling to another country it’s a great opportunity to learn the native language. That’s why we have included fun and interactive German lessons into the programme.

For those students who wish to learn German during their time in Germany we offer a wide range of classes suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced students.

Our classes are aimed at being a modern activity based learning experience whilst combining fundamentals such as spelling, grammar and vocabulary studies with fun exercises. We use our own material that has been specially designed for our interactive and relaxed style of language holidays.

You are split into the appropriate class level after you take an initial assessment test on the very first day of camp. Our trained teachers, all native speakers will carefully analyse and use their discretion to decide which particular class you will be in.

Class sizes vary from 8 to a maximum of 12 students and lessons run over four, 45 minute sessions, five days a week. At the end of the language course, all participants will receive an individual performance report.

With a lot of German students coming to camp there will be plenty of opportunities to practice your German outside the classroom.

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Asheville North Carolina Your dream of America becomes a reality! The Xplore USA team welcomes you to Asheville, North Carolina and with their help you will get a first hand impression of what makes America so popular and cool.

Asheville lies in the world-famous, aweinspiring Blue Ridge Mountains. This area served as a location for the filming of many great movies such as the very popular ‘The Hunger Games’. The relaxed southern US lifestyle blends harmoniously with a creative, young European vibe.

Host Family Programme

Our out-of the-box host family programme impresses with a unique mixture of language classes, intercultural activities, sports and fun. We provide the opportunity for American teens to get to know the international student participants by joining our programme as well. In this way we create a multicultural, yet English language-based learning environment that benefits everyone.

Campus Programme

Your Asheville alternative to staying with a host family is our campus programme.

Here you will be living on the grounds of the charming local Blue Ridge Assembly. Our cozy cabins contain multi-bedded rooms, which range from two to six beds.

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Activity Highlights

Xplore USA programmes are packed with a huge variety of educational and interesting experiences, adventures and treasures you will find as you live like a local. You will experience exactly what young Americans do in their free time, alongside them! At Xplore USA we pride ourselves with providing a truly authentic experience in America by offering more than the standard touristic fare.

Soccer Extra Experience a week of football (soccer) during a homestay or campus programme!

Students will spend 14 hours in five days devoted to football training after English class. Our partner group’s excellent coaches will challenge both boys and girls participants to advance their game.

Highlight of the week is a friendly match between ‘Team Europe’ vs ‘ABYSA All Stars’.

All Facts at a glance Dates (Host Family) Asheville

North Carolina

3 weeks 03.07.2015 – 25.07.2015 25.07.2015 – 15.08.2015 4 weeks 27.06.2015 – 25.07.2015 Price 3 weeks: € 2.175,4 weeks: € 2.795,-

Age

13 to 17 years (Host Family) 12 to 18 years (Campus)

English Courses • Intermediate • Advanced • Proficiency

Soccer Extra: € 245,-*

* Bookable for arrival on June 27th or on July 3rd

Dates (Campus) 2 weeks 11.07.2015 – 25.07.2015 18.07.2015 – 01.08.2015

Excursions

3 weeks 11.07.2015 – 01.08.2015

• Carowinds Theme Park • White Water Rafting • Tubing and Picnic

Price 2 weeks: € 2.045,3 weeks: € 2.695,-

Included in the price • Accommodation in host family or multi-bedded rooms (campus programme) • Full Board (vegetarian options available, special diets on request) • English Lessons (12 sessions of 60 mins per week) • Recreational Activities • One Day Trip per week • Extensive personal support by staff on-site • Airport Transfers from/to Charlotte (CLT) or Asheville (AVL) Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.

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Orlando Florida Enjoy the best of the Sunshine State Florida!

Directly from the heart of the entertainment capital of the world, vibrant Lake Buena Vista, we tour world famous theme parks including Disney’s Magic Kingdom and explore the Metropolitan area.

Our home base is the welcoming 3 star Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort. This clean, family-friendly hotel is listed as one of the official Walt Disney World hotels. Located directly across the street from the Downtown Disney Area, a world-class entertainment-shopping-dining-district, no other hotel in Orlando has a better location.

Soak up the Florida sunshine at the hotel‘s impressive large pool area, the Oasis Aquatic Playground. Other facilities for leisure time use are: a beach volleyball court and a half-court basketball goal, well-maintained tennis courts, and a small gym.

Dates* 25.07.2015 – 01.08. 2015 15.08.2015 – 22.08.2015

Orlando Florida

Extra Price: € 1.325,Included in the price • Transfer Asheville to Orlando • Hotel Accommodation in 2 bedded rooms • Full Board • Recreational Activities incl. all admissions * Only bookable as an “Add-on“ to the Asheville programmes.

Minimum number of participants: 8 persons

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Washington DC Discover with us the immense diversity of America’s capital city, Washington DC! This special “Add-on“ for our July trips will showcase some of America’s finest achievements and will cover culture, history and modern, fun sights of USA’s premier city.

Our base, the 3 star Harrington Hotel, is one of the bestknown hotels of the capital. The Harrington has a prime location with landmarks such as the White House and The National Mall within a very short walking distance.

During the week we will spend some time strolling through Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, checking out famous attractions like the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and amazing you with some of the more modern attractions such as the Six Flags America theme park and the extraordinary International Spy Museum.

Dates* 25.07.2015 – 01.08.2015* Extra Price: € 1.295,-

Washington DC

Included in the price • Transfer Asheville to Washington DC • Hotel Accommodation in 4 bedded rooms • Full Board • Recreational Activities incl. all admissions * Only bookable as an “Add-on“ to the Asheville programmes.

Minimum number of participants: 8 persons

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Shenzhen China Experience Language and Culture like never before at our new China camp. Join Chinese students to experience life at camp in one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.

The Camp

Language and Activity Programme

Shenzhen is situated just east of the Pearl River Delta and North of Hong Kong. Our summer camp will be held at Cambridge International Centre at Fuyuan School, found at the foot of the Tiger Mountain in the Baoan District.

All Language lessons are held together in Fuyuan School, with two hours of English taught a day, followed by two hours of Mandarin.

Fuyuan School has state of the art sports facilities including a 400m running track, 14 basketball, 7 badminton and 4 volleyball courts, two swimming pools and two sports halls. In addition to these modern facilities there is a theme park, football pitch and mountain bike trails.

You will sleep in 4 to 6 bedded rooms in the boarding house. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and laundry facilities available. The school also has electronic libraries, multi-gym and cinema.

The food is a mix of Chinese and Continential European so don’t worry if you don’t like the Chinese food but it is always worth a try.

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As for the activity programme, there are loads of things to keep you busy! For example, swimming, horse riding, sailing, archery, Kung Fu, dragon dance, calligraphy and a traditional tea ceremony. During your stay you will visit some amazing places like Hong Kong, Shenzhen Bay Park and a two-day trip to Beijing where you will experience the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City.

Thank you China!

The reason that we can offer this trip at a reduced price is due to the Chinese campers subsidising the cost.

They are very enthusiastic to welcome you to their country and interact with international students from over the world, so they are willing to pay a higher price. Thanks China!

All Facts at a glance Age

Peking

Hong Kong

12 to 16 years

Shenzhen

Language Courses

Guangdong

Mandarin – Beginner to Advanced English – Preliminary to Advanced

Excursions • Peking • Shenzhen Bay • Hong Kong More information: www.xplorelanguage.com

Dates 10.07.2015 – 01.08.2015*

* Flights arrive back at London/ Heathrow or Frankfurt on 2nd August

Price

3 weeks: € 2.445,-

Included in the price • • • • • •

• • • • • • •

Accommodation in 4 to 6 bedded rooms Full Board (vegetarian options available, special deals on request) English Course: 10 sessions of 45 mins per week Mandarin Course for Beginners: 10 sessions of 45 mins per week Course Material and Progress Report Internationally Recognised Qualification according to the CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 to C2) Multi Activity Programme Day Excursion Hong Kong 2 Day Excuriosn Beijing 24-hour Supervision Flight from London / Heathrow of Frankfurt – Hong Kong Flight Shenzhen-Beijing Airport Transfers China

Your International Travel Insurance is already included in the price.

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Why Xplore?

Sending your child away from home, in some occasions for the first time, is not easy!

Therefore it is important that you have complete trust in us.

At Xplore, we are not only dedicated to meeting parent’s expectations but to make sure that the child goes home with memories they will never forget, no matter which country that you choose to visit. You will experience expert advice, quality and confidence from your initial enquiry through to departure back home - this personal service is what we pride ourselves on.

We know that it can be daunting for parents to send their children away for the holidays but at Xplore we are dedicated to providing them with the highest quality of care, support and enjoyment during of their time away, whether it is a trip to the UK, Germany, China or USA. Xplore believe that having the right people to look after your children is the most important part of making sure students have a safe and enjoyable holiday experience with us.

Where to go?

If you have any questions or queries when browsing our brochure or website, please do not hesitate to contact us where we can give you individual advice with our specialist Language experience. We can provide you with tips on what trip is most suitable for your child. However, our support does not stop there! Should you need any assistance with travel arrangements, visa applications or information throughout your child’s stay, we are more than happy to help.

We look forward to welcoming you in the very near future and seeing what centre you choose to visit. If you are still unsure on which centre is right for you, please do not hesitate to email us or call us!

Gesa Sellmann, Mirco Krause, Bennet Möller

Hannah Buckland

+44 1449 742700

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Accreditations and Partnerships We have an accreditation from ABLS (The Accreditation Body for Language Services) – one of the UK Border Agency approved bodies. This means that Xplore meets the standard requirements in the areas of care, safety and security and delivers quality Language programmes. www.ablsaccreditation.co.uk At Xplore, the welfare and safety of the children is of upmost importance. We work closely with SAFEchild, which works in hand with the protection of young people. Their ethos is ‘every child has the right to mature in an environment free from physical abuse and emotional neglect’. We make sure that all our staff are trained in safeguarding before they start employment with Xplore to deal with any issues that may arise. www.safecic.co.uk

‘Learning Outside the Classroom’ is very important to us as it allows us to create new and diverse ways in which the students can learn English through activities and teamwork outside the classroom. Being a member broadens the scope of personal and educational development that the students experience when visiting one of our camps. www.lotc.org.uk We are also registered with the ‘Institute of Outdoor Learning’ and ‘Forest Schools Association’. We are very proud of these memberships as they allow us to deliver exciting sessions in a safe manner. www.outdoor-learning.org All our centres are also Ofsted registered (The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills). www.ofsted.gov.uk

Xplore is also a member of the Reisenetz – the German Youth Travel Association. www.reisenetz.org

Approved by the UK Border Agency to accredite providers recruiting visa students

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Booking Information How do I book?

You will find our booking form enclosed on page 57. Simply fill in the details for your child that you wish to book in to camp and post it back to one of our offices or send via email. You can also book online, just visit our website www.xplorelanguage.com and click ‘Book Now!’ We are happy to receive bookings via telephone too.

documents including the camp information sheet with all the names, addresses and telephone numbers you will need to know whilst your child is away. You will also receive an advised packing list and a registration form that needs to be completed with all your child’s medical information as well as your emergency contact numbers.

What happens next?

Visa Application

After receiving your booking we will send you a booking confirmation with all the details of your holiday package. If you have booked to come on one of our homestay programmes you will also be sent a ‘Student Application’ which will need to be filled in as soon as possible and sent back to us.

Payment of booking

Once you have received your booking confirmation, we will then ask that you pay a 15% deposit of the total cost. The final payment is then due 21 days before the start of the holiday.

Travel Documents

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If you are travelling from the EU to the UK, Germany or USA you will not need to apply for a visa to travel. Those who currently have a photo ID card will need a full passport to gain entry to the USA. If your trip is taking you to China, you will need to apply for a single entry visa. More information on this will be given upon booking. If you are unsure of whether you need to apply for a visa you can look at the Embassy websites or contact us with any questions.

Schools

We are happy to provide you with a letter of confirmation and description of our camps for your school. Many schools recognise us as an educational establishment and can excuse you from missing a few days of school to spend it with us abroad.

Travel England

Supervised transfers from/to London Heathrow (LHR) are included in the price for each of our UK destinations. In order to qualify for the inclusive transfer please ensure that your child arrives and departs from London Heathrow between 10am and 3pm.

Germany

Our ‘International Summer Camp’ is situated in the Western part of Germany. We are happy to arrange airport transfers from Dortmund (DTM) and Dusseldorf (DUS) at no extra cost. For children travelling from overseas we also offer an

China airport pick-up from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) for an additional charge. Please contact us for more information on this service.

USA

Airport transfers from/to Charlotte (CLT) for all Asheville programmes, Orlando Florida (MCO), Los Angeles Californa (LAX) and Washington DC (IAD) are included in the package price. Please contact us in case you need any assistance with your flight booking.

Flights for China depart from Frankfurt (FRA) or London Heathrow (LHR), are accompanied by a member of Xplore staff and are included in the package price. Internal flights from Shenzhen to Beijing for the two-day excursion are also included in the price. Airport transfers from Hong Kong to Shenzhen are covered in the cost. If you need assistance when booking connecting flights to Frankfurt or London / Heathrow, please contact us.

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Activities

Sa ue r Br lan an d d Fi est nb o or n H al Sa ou l g in tF hH a e W ll es lix to n W b oo irt db r W or idg e ks Pa op ng Co ll b As ou ege he r ne vi C ll ol C hi e le na ge

Excursions Brandeston Hall

Finborough Hall

Saint Felix

Westonbirt

Woodbridge

Worksop College

Pangbourne College

Ball Sports

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

British Sports

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

08.07.15

Cambridge

Cambridge

Cambridge

Oxford

London

Liverpool

Bournemouth

Golf

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

11.07.15

Easton Farm Park/ Southwold

Colchester

Great Yarmouth

Cardiff

London

London

London

London

Sauerland

15.07.15

18.07.15

22.07.15 25.07.15 29.07.15 01.08.15

Movie Park

Centro Oberhausen

Cologne Arnsberg & NASS

Framlingham Castle Africa Alive/ Southwold Cambridge

Fort Fun

Southwold

Pleasurewood Hills

Cambridge

Ipswich

Norwich

Bath

Cheddar Gorge

Cambridge

Oxford

Cambridge

Manchester

London

Ipswich

Norwich/ Southwold Cambridge

London

Sheffield

York/ Alton Towers Manchester

Oxford

London

Reading

Bath Oxford

London

London

London

London

London

London

London

Framlingham Castle

Bury St Edmunds

Norwich

Bath

Ipswich

Rother Valley

Reading

05.08.15

BeWilderwood

Colchester

Great Yarmouth

08.08.15

Cambridge

Cambridge

Cambridge

Cardiff

London/ Norwich

Liverpool/ Alton Towers

Bournemouth

Oxford

Cambridge

Manchester

Oxford

X

London

London

London

London

London

London

London

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Dance & Fitness

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Acrobatics

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Swimming

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Aquarobics

X

X

X

X

X

X

Headis, Kin-Ball

X

X

X

Canoeing

X

X

X

X

Kayaking

X

X

X

X

X

X

Raft Building Rafting

X

Climbing Wall

X

Crate Climbing

X

Bushcraft Orienteering

X

Mountain Biking

X

Archery

X

Air Rifles Art & Design

X

X

X

Science

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Disco

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Talent Show

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Sibling Bookings

Returnees

Themed Parties

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

For bookings for two or more children – per child per week

Siblings will receive a discount – per child per week

For all those children who have visited us before, you will recieve a discount per child per week

BBQ

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

€ 20,–

€ 25,–

€ 50,–

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X X

Combined Bookings

All discounts are granted per child per week.

X X

Kung Fu

Multimedia

Discounts

X

Tennis

Quad Biking

12.08.15

X

Camping

Activities not listed above are available at all centres.

X

BOOKING FORM 2015 Guardian Details

Camp

Surname:

Sauerland, Germany

First Name:

Address: Postcode/Town: Country: Phone:

Mobile:

from ..............

to ...............

English Course:

EC 3

EC 4

EC 5

German Course:

GE 1

GE 2

GE 3

Brandeston Hall

from ..............

English Course:

EC 1

Finborough Hall

from ..............

English Course:

EC 2

Xplore Minis

to ...............

EC 2

EC 3

to ...............

EC 3

EC 4

English

Horse Riding

EC 5

English

Football

EC 5

EC 6

EC 6

EC 7

Email: Saint Felix

Child Details

English Course:

Surname:

Date of Birth:

Westonbirt

Male

First Name:

English Course:

How did you hear about us?

Friends

Internet

Other:

England

Germany

Dusseldorf (Germany)

China

PLEASE DETACH HERE

Other:

EC 4 to ...............

EC 3 from ..............

EC 4 to ...............

EC 4

EC 5

Los Angeles

from ..............

Football

to ...............

English Course:

EC 4

Asheville, USA

from ..............

English Course:

EC 4

EC 5

Add-on Orlando

Add-on Washington DC

Shenzhen, China

Shared room with:

to ...............

EC 3 from ..............

EC 5

EC 5

EC 6

EC 7

Charlotte (USA)

I will bring/pick up my child

Special Requirements

from ..............

EC 4

English Pangbourne

I will book my own flight and require pick up service from/to

London/Heathrow

to ...............

EC 3

USA

Please submit a flight quote from London/Heathrow (England)

Worksop English Course:

Travel Arrangements

Frankfurt

English Course: Woodbridge

Nationality:

to

Female

from ..............

Chicago

from ..............

to ...............

EC 6

EC 7

to ...............

English Course:

EC 3

EC 4

EC 5

Mandarin Course:

MC 1

MC 2

MC 3

* EC 1 = First Step, EC 2 = Junior/Primary, EC 3 = Preliminary/Elementary, EC 4 = Pre-Intermediate / Intermediate, EC 5 = Advanced, EC 6 = Proficiency, EC 7 = Masters, GE 1 = Beginner / GE 2 = Intermediate / GE 3 = Advanced MC 1 = Beginner, MC 2 = Intermediate, MC 3 = Advanced I confirm that I have read and understood the booking terms and conditions.

Date

Signature Parent/Legal Guardian

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Insurance We believe that safety and enjoyment are equally important when travelling with Xplore. We are pleased to tell you about our partnership with Endsleigh to provide our travellers with comprehensive international travel insurance at no extra cost.

Our policy is specifically designed to meet you and your child’s requirements and covers all activities organised by us whilst you child is travelling.

Travel Cancellation Insurance

Medical Travel Insurance

If you cancel the course prior to arrival due to an accident, illness, sickness of your child or the redundancy of a financially supporting parent you will be able to claim back the costs of pre-paid travel and accommodation.

Covers medical treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation home. Also covers reasonable costs to return home if a close relative is seriously ill and emergency dental treatment for the immediate relief of pain.

Travel Curtailment Insurance

Personal Liability

If you have to cancel the course, cut it short or repeat it due to accident or sickness of your child or a close relative, we will reimburse your pre-paid course fees proportionally.

Medical Emergency Assistance 24- hour medical emergency assistance.

This also covers the cost of bringing a close relative to the UK to visit your child following a medical emergency.

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Offers protections if your child is held responsible for injuring someone or damaging their property.

Luggage Insurance Replacement of baggage, personal possessions, money and travel documents such as passports or visas.

Terms and Conditions Dear Parents, For us it is very important that your child’s holiday will be fun and a great success in every aspect. We promise that we will take care of your child at all times, ensuring that they have a safe and enjoyable experience. The following are our booking terms and conditions, please be sure to read them carefully and contact us should you have any questions: 1. Our benefits Our benefits correspond to the description in our brochure, our website as well as the travel documents, especially the booking confirmation. All package prices quoted in this brochure are inclusive of accommodation, meals, on-site activities and any applicable external activities including necessary transportation thereto.

Programmes are subject to alteration for reasons of safety or inclement weather. We always provide a suitable replacement in such circumstances.

A supplement is payable for extra courses or activities only as defined in this brochure. You are welcome to inform us of any special requirements prior to your child’s arrival and we will do everything possible to fulfil these, but cannot give any guarantee. Any alterations or additions to your booking with Xplore may be made in writing or by telephoning 01449 742700. Xplore reserves the right to make an administration charge in such circumstances.

All prices shown are also inclusive of VAT calculated under the Tour Operators Margin Scheme. Due to this special VAT scheme we are unable to issue invoices showing an exact VAT breakdown and customers will not be able to reclaim VAT against charges from Xplore. Should the VAT regulations change after the time of going to press Xplore reserves the right to surcharge or refund the consequent price difference.

2. Booking and contract By sending us the signed booking form or by making a booking online or by phone you enter into a contract, which is binding as soon as you receive the booking confirmation from us. The “contractual partner” is the person responsible for the booking, also for third party bookings.

3. Payment After receiving your booking we will send you a booking confirmation and ask you to pay a deposit of 15% of the total holiday cost. The final payment is then due after receiving the travel documents but no later than 21 days before commencement of the holiday. If you make a booking within four weeks of the commencement date of your holiday then payment must be made in full at the time of the booking. Any bank charges must be met by the person responsible for the booking.

4. Passport, visa and health regulations Participants must be in possession of valid passport documents and are responsible for the observation of border regulations.

5. Cancellation The person responsible for booking may cancel the holiday prior to its commencement. Following charges will be applied: Holidays in England: • Cancellation up to 4 weeks before commencement date: 15% of total holiday cost • Cancellation up to 1 week before commencement date: 30% of total holiday cost • Cancellation 6 days and less before commencement date: 45% of total holiday cost

All other holidays: • Cancellation up to 8 weeks before commencement date: 30% of total holiday cost • Cancellation up to 4 weeks before commencement date: 50% of total holiday cost • Cancellation 6 days and less before commencement date: 80% of total holiday cost These flat rates already account for saved expenses and otherwise applied travel benefits. It is left to the customer to verify that in the case of cancellation no or lower expenses were incurred. With cancellations after the commencement of the holiday we reserve the right to keep the full amount paid. However we will compensate any saved expenses.

6. Cancellation through Xplore If the child disturbs the accomplishment of the holiday or behaves contrary to the contract, we reserve the right to cancel the contract immediately. In this case any claims for compensation are excluded. Additional costs such as for flights are at the expense of the customer. We also reserve the right to charge the parent/ guardian for any damages/breakages that the child is deemed to have caused not as a result of an accident.

If we have to make a major change to your holiday, we will offer a suitable alternative if available, or 100% refund, if we are not able, in our opinion, to offer an alternative that is sufficiently comparable. If the accomplishment of the holiday is affected due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to war, riot, civil commotion, terrorism, act of God, industrial dispute, Government action, epidemic disease, adverse weather or natural disaster, Xplore as well as the customer are able to terminate the contract. Xplore will refund the holiday cost less the expenses, which have already been made.

7. Liability Xplore carries all legally required insurance affecting its customers and employees.

These include public liability protection to the value of £5 million. Our liability for damages, not including bodily injury is limited to 3 x the complete holiday price, unless we or the organisation have not caused the damage deliberately or negligently. We are usually not liable for damage of personal valuables, with the exception of where we have been officially asked to take care of items.

8. Guarantee Xplore guarantees your holiday will be as shown in the brochure description. Shall we not fulfil these benefits you are entitled to demand remedial action as long as the effort is still reasonable. In the case of any complaints we ask you to inform the local staff members and Xplore staff members in our offices in England and Germany immediately. If we do not take remedial action within an appropriate time you are entitled to cancel the contract without prior notice. Irrespective of a cancellation you are entitled to demand compensation for us not fulfilling our guarantee, unless this is due to circumstances we cannot take responsibility for.

9. Limitation Any claims regarding the contract must be made no later than one month after the termination of the holiday. Your right for claims is limited to one year starting one day after the termination of the holiday. Claims resulting from unauthorised or illegal action (for instance, assault) must be made within three years after the termination of the holiday.

10. Privacy policy Your privacy is very important to us. We save and use your personal data for any kind of correspondence and in order to offer our services in the future only. Your data will not be passed on to a third party. By sending us your personal data

and accepting the terms and conditions you confirm to agree with the usage of personal data. You have the right to withdraw your agreement at any time by informing us in writing. Furthermore, you have the right to obtain information on data saved about you. In this case please contact us. Occasionally Xplore may take photographs of children for promotional material. Please advise one of our offices if you have any objections to this.

11. Host organisation Xplore (Klub Group Ltd) 12 Bury Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1HA United Kingdom Phone +44 (0) 1449 742700, Fax +44 (0) 1449 742701 www.xplorelanguage.com, Email info@xplorelanguage.com Directors: Ian Lewis, Gesa Sellmann, John Sinclair, Robert Buckland Registered in England & Wales, Company Number 4571433 International Offices Germany Office Theodorstr. 48 22761 Hamburg Germany Phone +49 40 429336 01 Fax +49 40 429336 11 www.xplorelanguage.com Email info@xplorelanguage.com

USA Office One Town Square Blvd., Suite 204 Asheville, NC 28803 United States Phone +1 (828) 651-8502 www.xploreusa.com Email info@xploreusa.com

Updated February 2015

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As a member of the Advance Payments to Travel Agents (APTA) Guarantee Scheme, underwritten by Evolution Insurance Company Limited, Klub Group Limited complies with the requirements of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.

In the event of Klub Group’s insolvency, protection is provided for non-flight inclusive packages commencing in and returning to the UK and other nonflight packages excluding pre-arranged travel to and from your destination.

Please note that packages booked outside the UK are only protected when purchased directly with Klub Group Limited.

In the above circumstances, if you have not yet travelled, you may claim a refund, or if you have already travelled, you may claim repatriation to the starting point of your nonflight package.

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CONTACT Get in touch with us! For up to date information, bookings and news on all of our programmes visit:

www.xplorelanguage.com info@xplorelanguage.com

UK Office 12 Bury Street Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1HA United Kingdom Phone +44 1449 742700 Fax +44 1449 742701

International Office Theodorstr. 48 22761 Hamburg Germany Phone +49 40 429336 01 Fax +49 40 429336 11

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