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Downehouse - 7/19 years old - Intensive English and Activities
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SUPERB SPORTS FACILITIES
An indoor swimming pool, 13 tennis courts, a gymnasium with a fitness room, 3 squash courts, a theatre, etc. The children are divided into several age groups : the Kids 7/10 years old, the Teens 11/13 years old, the Juniors 14/15 years old and the Seniors 16/19 years old. Here there is an impressive ratio of 1 monitor for 3 children. This centre is unique for the quality of the provided services, the English classes and the sports activities. The price ic not that expensive considering the number of English classes and the supervision provided. |
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ACCOMMODATION
The youngest (Kids and Teens) are lodged in rooms with 2 to 5 beds, the Juniors are in double or triple rooms and and the oldest (Seniors) are in single or double rooms. A washing machine is at their disposal (once a week). |
LANGUAGE CLASSES
The main asset of this centre is total immersion : the children have indeed to speak English all day during the classes and sports activities. The classes are taught intensively in small groups of 6/7 students.
32 English lessons of 45 mn a week with 8 "language workshop" classes (free) for the children of 16 and over. It's also possible to prepare the TOEFL during the stay. A balanced and efficient programme: classes take place Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Breaks and some time to rest are planned throughout the day.
ACTIVITIES
All the children are divided into age groups for the rest of the stay (English classes and activities). At Downe House, they can practice squash, tennis, swimming, football, bike riding, basketball, and waterpolo. Artistic activities are available too : crafts, theatre club. The activities take place in the evening and all Sunday.
EXCURSIONS
On Wednesday and Saturday, there are full day excursions.
Possible excursions: the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Madame Tussaud museum and shopping in London (at Harrod's) and in Oxford.
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