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Duke of York’s Dover & London English School
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Duke of York’s Dover & London English School
Summer English Course
- Age of students — from 11 to 17 years old,
- Duration of study — one or two weeks.
A short-term program organized in July and August offers students from all over the world an excellent opportunity to improve their English language skills and gain valuable international education experience. For several weeks, students follow a busy schedule that stipulates 40 English lessons, almost daily campus events, five full- and half-day excursions to local attractions and natural beauty spots.
Studying in small groups, students receive individual support from the teacher. The focus of classes is on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills — each lesson has a separate topic, allowing students to constantly expand their vocabulary, learn a lot of new things, and regularly practice conversational skills. Extracurricular activities perfectly complement the main goals of the program: during excursions and campus events, students communicate with each other, teachers and locals, which strengthens their confidence in using English in different life situations.
Description of Duke of York’s Dover & London English School
- Location: Dover, England,
- Age of students: from 11 to 17 years old,
- Language of instruction: English,
- Type of study: mixed.
Duke of York’s Dover & London English School is a language school offering a seasonal English program for students aged 11-17 with any level of language skills.
Located in Dover, on the campus of Duke of York’s Royal Military School, the language center attracts dozens of foreign students who want not only to improve their English but also to have fun during the summer holidays. Studying is organized in small groups formed according to the initial abilities of the students, so each student receives individual attention from the teacher and develops skills at a comfortable pace. In addition to exciting classes conducted in an interactive format, students can expect many events and entertainment: from almost daily sports, creative, social games to full-fledged trips around the region with sightseeing.
The summer program includes everything you need for a useful and fun vacation: comfortable accommodation and balanced meals, 24/7 support from qualified staff, diverse leisure activities, regular conversational practice. The course will be an excellent option to improve your language level and open up new opportunities for further education.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students are accommodated in the residence on the Duke of York's Royal Military School grounds, occupying single and double rooms, many of which have private bathrooms. Residents have access to common areas, a dining hall, outdoor sports facilities and other infrastructure. For the three days allocated to the trip to London, accommodation is booked at a local university residence.
A balanced diet in full board format is served daily in the dining hall: two English breakfasts, lunch and dinner prepared from a varied menu. On days when students go on excursions, they are given prepaid meal cards or packed lunches.
Activities Duke of York’s Dover & London English School
After morning language classes, students can expect daytime and evening activities: almost every day they are organized collective interactive games based on popular movies and books, movie screenings, parties, culinary and creative workshops. Several times a week, students go on excursions — the program includes two full-day trips by private bus, four half-day trips to nearby attractions. During their stay in the language camp, students will be able to visit:
- London: Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Downing Street and Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Piccadilly,
- Brighton: Royal Pavilion,
- Canterbury: Canterbury Cathedral,
- Leeds Castle,
- Dover: White Cliffs, Dover Castle.
Trips to cities include walking tours of central attractions, entrance tickets.
The program can be added with a mini-vacation in London — students stay on the university campus, where they will live and study for three days.
Advantages
- The program is suitable for students of any language level,
- Many services are already included in the price,
- Opportunity to visit London and see world-famous attractions,
- A rich leisure program.
Facilities and equipment at Duke of York’s Dover & London English School
The summer camp is organized on the studying grounds of Duke of York's Royal Military School — an English boarding school located in Kent County, surrounded by the famous White Cliffs. The architecture resembles a magical castle, while the internal equipment of the academic buildings meets the latest technology standards. The campus can also boast sports facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, squash courts, two gyms and several open multi-functional areas.
The course includes the possibility of a three-day trip to London, during which students will study on a university campus.
Admission dates and extra charges
The course runs from the beginning of July to mid-August, has several start dates, offering two duration options: one or two weeks. Each week students follow a busy schedule with morning English lessons, daytime and evening on-campus and off-site events.
The cost already includes services such as an academic plan and necessary educational materials, accommodation and meals, all campus events, most excursions. Additionally, you need to pay for personal expenses, administrative fees and deposits, medical insurance, and flights.
Enrolment process
Applicants fill out the registration form, provide documents and receive the necessary information about arrival to the campus from the center's employees. They take a language test online to accurately determine their current level of proficiency and get into a suitable group.
Perspectives
Graduates of the summer program receive a certificate confirming their language level progress and academic preparation. Thanks to immersion in an English-speaking environment, support from qualified teachers, and regular practice, students effectively develop their skills and strengthen their motivation for further study of the English language.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
The course is aimed at students with any level of English proficiency; the only important criterion is age — from 11 to 17 years old. Foreign applicants need a passport, visa or residence permit, and health insurance to study in England.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
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| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
