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English Language & Culture for Age 50+

24 May – 4 June 2010

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE

The School offers a communicative course in English language for people who are aged 50+ and who have experiences to share. You will use the language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening to review the past and look forward to the future. Sidmouth provides a quiet and safe environment in an area that has been designated a World Heritage Site. The climate is mild and the surrounding countryside is beautiful. The course includes a social programme suitable for the more mature student with cultural trips, excursions, and activities.

Beginners not accepted.

Fees include:

  • 20 lessons (15 hours) of tuition per week, mornings only, 09.00 - 12.30
  • Mixed nationality classes, maximum 9 students aged 50+
  • All tuition materials.
  • Social programme with 2 half-day trips each week and a full-day excursion each Saturday.
  • Accommodation booking service
  • Free use of student internet and resource centre
  • School information pack
  • FREE airport transfers on Saturday
 

FOR TWO WEEKS

Course Fees: £665

Add registration fee £50 and accommodation

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A minimum of 6 students is required for the programme to run. If fewer have enrolled 3 weeks prior to the start of the course, the School will offer the Adult General course and usual adult programme at the normal price, or a refund.

Accommodation

Our homestay families only take students from SIS so we can guarantee: no other students of the same nationality; no overcrowding; no junior students. Most homestays are an easy walk from the school. Breakfast and evening meal included, with light lunch at weekends. The School has a small number of Executive homestays available, and can also recommend suitable hotels, guest houses and selfcatering apartments.

 

Homestay/Private Home Accommodation (per person)

  • Single room £140 per week

Please note: the School must be informed of all special diets. A supplement may be charged. Please complete the special form supplied by the School.

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Sample Programme

WEEK ONE

 

 MONDAY

 TUESDAY

 WEDNESDAY

 THURSDAY

 FRIDAY

 SATURDAY

 SUNDAY

AM Classes Full day
excursion
Day with host family
PM Classes Excursion to
Otterton Mill
Conversation Class Excursion to
Exeter
Traditional English
lawn bowls
Heritage walk
around Sidmouth
Free time
EVENING Welcome
evening
Free
evening
Barbecue Free Evening Visit some of the
inns and pubs of
Sidmouth

WEEK TWO

  

 MONDAY

 TUESDAY

 WEDNESDAY

 THURSDAY

 FRIDAY

 SATURDAY

AM

Classes

 Departure

PM

Excursion to
Lyme Regis

Conversation class


Mini-golf

Visit the Donkey
Sanctuary and walk
home along the
coastal path

Excursion to an
historical house
and garden

Beach walk and
traditional Devon
cream tea

Evening

Wine and cheese
evening

Free evening

Barbecue

Free evening

Farewell Party

TRANSFERS

Transfers to and from London Heathrow Airport or other ports of entry can be arranged b SIS. Experienced School drivers will meet students at arrivals gate, and assist with check-in on departure. Free escorted school bus service on Saturdays, Heathrow - Sidmouth- Heathrow (the School can in no way be held responsible for any late arrivals or departures).

  • Arrivals: Free bus leaves Heathrow 17.00
  • Departures: Free bus arrives Heathrow 12.00 approximately
  • Travelling time 2.5 hours

Regular shuttle buses link Gatwick to Heathrow airport every 15 minutes (journey time 90 min) and also link Stansted to Heathrow airport every 30 minutes (journey time 85 min).

Contact School for full Transport information Pack.

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