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1 INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL English Language Courses Sailing Courses Kids Clubs

2 Welcome to Windermere In the heart of the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Windermere International Summer School delivers exceptional residential English, Sailing and activities summer courses for students aged 11 to 17. Also, non-residential Sailing and activities courses for students aged 6 to 17. Glasgow Edinburgh Our friendly and enthusiastic activity staff encourage all students to take part. Come and discover Windermere International Summer School for yourselves. We look forward to welcoming you. Windermere School Manchester Liverpool Birmingham London 2

3 What s Included Language classes (3.5 hours per day. 10 days per two week course) (English courses only) 3 hours sailing tuition per day (Sailing course only) All activities a nd excursions Accommodation and food All transport whilst on the course Evening entertainment programme Admissions to attractions and educational visits Laundry Medical insurance 3

Residential Courses Learn English We are extremely proud to be accredited by the British Council, and ensure all our English teachers are qualified to CELTA/TEFL level or equivalent.

Students attend Windermere International Summer School from all over the world and will be mixing with British students who are on other holiday courses.

4 Residential Courses Learn English We are extremely proud to be accredited by the British Council, and ensure all our English teachers are qualified to CELTA/TEFL level or equivalent. English classes take place on weekday mornings, with students receiving 3.5 hours academic tuition per day and informal tuition throughout the day. Students attend Windermere International Summer School from all over the world and will be mixing with British students who are on other holiday courses. To benefit fully from our programme, we recommend students have knowledge of English to at least an elementary level. Upon arrival, students take a placement test to ensure they are placed in a class of the right ability level. Teachers plan lessons covering a huge range of topics, from home and food to the environment and agriculture. We use many teaching techniques during our lessons to ensure students improve their four main language skills; reading, writing, speaking and listening. Throughout the course, we run academic workshops where teachers gauge student comprehension and adapt the syllabus accordingly to focus on the specific needs of each student. Many of the lessons will tie into the activities and excursions giving a fully immersive approach to learning. 4

Learn to Sail Windermere International Summer School has its own RYA (Royal Yachting Association) sailing centre on the shores of Lake Windermere.

5 Learn to Sail Windermere International Summer School has its own RYA (Royal Yachting Association) sailing centre on the shores of Lake Windermere. Students will have 10 mornings of sailing on each course and will work towards an RYA qualification. Wetsuits, Waterproof jackets and buoyancy aids are provided. The courses are suitable for beginners to intermediate sailors. In the afternoons they will join the students from the English classes for a variety of activities. 5

6 A Typical Day Daily Schedule 8am Breakfast 8.45am Registration 9am English Class One 9am Sailing 10.30am Break 10.45am English Class Two 12.15pm Break 10.45am Sailing 12.30pm English Workshop 1pm Lunch 2pm Afternoon Sports and Activities 5.30pm Free Time 6pm Evening Meal 7.30pm Evening Activities, Inter-House Games and Sports 9.30pm Roll Call 10.30pm Lights Out 6

Sports and Activities Windermere International Summer School offers an exciting and diverse programme of sports and

Each activity is led by experienced instructors, and we ensure the safety of the students is of the highest

The activities take place in the beautiful Lake District countryside using our wonderful natural environment as our

8 Sports and Activities Windermere International Summer School offers an exciting and diverse programme of sports and activities. Each activity is led by experienced instructors, and we ensure the safety of the students is of the highest priority whilst making the activity as fun as possible. The activities take place in the beautiful Lake District countryside using our wonderful natural environment as our playground. Sailing Mountain Walking Geocaching Caving Horse riding Mountain Biking Computer Programming Team Challenges Paddleboarding Kayaking Fencing Badminton Stage School Ghyll Scrambling Go Karting Cooking Canoeing Archery Paintballing Tennis Art and Crafts Multi-sports Segway 8

Excursions Students will also have excursion days where we go to a famous city. Each Course will visit a different city such as York, Edinburgh, Liverpool or Manchester.

10 Excursions Students will also have excursion days where we go to a famous city. Each Course will visit a different city such as York, Edinburgh, Liverpool or Manchester. We will also be taking excursions to places within the Lake District National Park. Each evening, students participate in sports matches, group games and arts challenges to win points for their Houses. In addition, students have the opportunity to visit the local town, watch films in English and enjoy the end-of-course disco. Our activity and adventure programme is constantly developing. We invite you to join us and see where your adventure will take you. 10

12 Accommodation We pride ourselves on the standard of accommodation for our students. We provide well equipped, single-sex accommodation within three boarding houses with: Spacious rooms Many with views over Lake Windermere WIFI 4 6 bedded rooms for younger students 2 4 bedded rooms for older students Common Room with games, TV and books Each boarding house has a small kitchen to make drinks and snacks Quiet (no phone) at night policy to ensure good night s sleep Laundry service Wherever possible we endeavour to mix the nationalities of students sharing rooms. 12

Staff The welfare of our students is paramount to us at Windermere International Summer School. We employ dedicated full-time residential staff to ensure students are safe and happy at all times.

13 Staff The welfare of our students is paramount to us at Windermere International Summer School. We employ dedicated full-time residential staff to ensure students are safe and happy at all times. Our teaching and activities teams work hard to ensure students mix well, make friends and speak in English. We have staff who are first-aid trained, and we take care to ensure small staff-student ratios at all times. From helping students contact home to providing first aid, there is always someone available to look after students wellbeing. At night, two on duty staff are located in each boarding house.

Food We provide plenty of fresh, healthy food, prepared daily by the school s chefs. There is always a choice of hot and cold options at breakfast, lunch and dinner.

14 Food We provide plenty of fresh, healthy food, prepared daily by the school s chefs. There is always a choice of hot and cold options at breakfast, lunch and dinner. When the weather permits we also have barbecues on the terrace, and we provide packed lunches when we are off site. We: Cater for Vegetarians Special Dietary needs Hot and cold dishes every meal in our Dining Hall Salad table every day Controlled tuck shop available for treats Fresh fruit always available 14

Courses, Dates and Prices Course Dates Prices English with Trinity Certificate 1 20 July 3,300 Recreational English 8 20 July 2,200 Recreational English 22 July 3 August 2,200 Recreational English 5

15 Courses, Dates and Prices Course Dates Prices English with Trinity Certificate 1 20 July 3,300 Recreational English 8 20 July 2,200 Recreational English 22 July 3 August 2,200 Recreational English 5 17 August 2,200 Intensive English and Boarding School Preparation Week 19 August 25 August 1,150 RYA Sailing 8 20 July 2,200 RYA Sailing 22 July 3 August 2,200 RYA Sailing 5 17 August 2,200 Travel outside these dates will incur a private airport collection fee. The first and last advertised dates of each course are the arrival and departure dates. Students staying for multiple courses do not incur a charge between courses 15

16 Non-Residential Kids Club and Sailing Courses Kids Club Our Kids Club offers high quality, entertaining and educational summer holiday experiences for 6 to 10 year olds. These are based in the picturesque surroundings of Windermere School (Browhead Campus). The Kids Club runs from 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. The cost includes a freshly prepared lunch, packed lunches are provided for trip days. We offer a tailored programme of activities which follows the theme of famous children s books. Our themes have previously included: Swallows and Amazons, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland. We offer two trips based on one of these themes for each week-long course. Previous trips have included: Windermere Lake Cruise and Aquarium Trip, exploring the theme of Swallows and Amazons Tree Top Nets at Brockhole, continuing the theme of Swallows and Amazons Cocoa Bean in Hawkshead, exploring the world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Maize Maze in Kendal, exploring the world of Alice in Wonderland The World of Beatrix Potter, exploring the home of Peter Rabbit Walking up Orrest Head, taking in the stunning panoramic views of Lake Windermere 16 Sailing Learn to sail or develop your existing skills each morning at our RYA accredited Training Centre. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced sailor, you are welcome to join our courses. You will work your way through the RYA Youth Sailing Syllabus, collecting awards as you complete each level. Our courses are both fun and challenging and open to children aged 8 to 17. We have a range of boats including Bugs, Picos, Lasers and Fevas. Safety is our top concern; all safety equipment is provided and a team of staff and experienced volunteers ensure you are happy and safe on the water. You will receive a RYA Youth Sailing Log Book (or you can add to your existing log book). All courses operate from Hodge Howe; the School s private, lakeside watersports centre, which is accredited by The Royal Yachting Association. We are the only School in Britain to hold British Youth Sailing Recognised Club status. These take place Monday - Friday from 9.30am pm.

Non-Residential Courses, Dates and Prices Course Dates Prices RYA Sailing (Ages 8-17) 9.30am -12.

00 12 August 16 August 175.00 19 August 23 August 175.

00 Kids Club (Ages 6-10) 9.00am-5.30pm 22 July 26 July 175.00 29 July 2 August 175.00 5 August 9 August 175.

17 Non-Residential Courses, Dates and Prices Course Dates Prices RYA Sailing (Ages 8-17) 9.30am pm 15 July 19 July July 26 July July 2 August August 9 August August 16 August August 23 August RYA Sailing and Activities Combination Course (Ages 11-17) 9.30am -5.30pm Dates as per RYA Sailing Kids Club (Ages 6-10) 9.00am-5.30pm 22 July 26 July July 2 August August 9 August August 16 August August 23 August A daily rate of is also available (for Kids Club full days only) RYA Sailing and Kids Club Combination Course (Ages 8-10) 9.30am -5.30pm Dates as per Kids Club

18 How to Find Us Windermere School is perfectly located in the UNESCO World Heritage Lake District, with the cities of Manchester, Liverpool and York within just two hours Getting to Windermere Air Rail Road Windermere International Summer School is just 90 minutes from Manchester International Airport and Liverpool is only a little further. We can provide airport transfers at the beginning and end of each course. The Summer School is a five minute taxi ride from Windermere railway station. High speed rail services connect London Euston to Oxenholme (The Lake District) in under three hours. From Oxenholme there are connections to Windermere which take approximately 20 minutes. A transfer service can be arranged from Windermere or Oxenholme railway stations with prior arrangement. Windermere International Summer School is easily reached by road. From the M6, leave the motorway at Junction 36 and join the A590 towards Kendal, which becomes the A591 just before Kendal. Continue on the A591 into Windermere, passing the train station on the left. Turn right at the mini roundabout on to the A592 towards Penrith. Windermere School is located on the right-hand side. Meet and Greet Service The school operates a personalised meet and greet service for all international students arriving at Manchester and Liverpool airports on the designated travel days. 19

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