St. Swithun's is a private, independent girls' school with a strong reputation for high academic achievement. It was founded in 1884 and is named after the English bishop of Winchester. It is located on the outskirts of England's ancient capital – Winchester, in Hampshire.
Classes and classrooms
Groups consist of a maximum of 15 students of different nationalities. The classrooms are centrally located on campus. They are large and spacious, and some are equipped with interactive whiteboards. On arrival, students take a test to determine their English level, and another on departure to check their progress. Lessons total 15 hours per week and are held mainly in the morning.
The course and methodology
LAL uses its own textbook – "Round the World". The curriculum and levels are aligned with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), and the courses are developed by LAL's academic staff with an emphasis on communication and current topics. A course completion certificate is issued, as well as a report for each student.
Start dates:
July 15 – August 12, 2019
Courses and prices per person per week, single room accommodation:
- Tennis Summer School (1-2 weeks, age: 9-17) – 870 GBP
- Soccer Summer School (1-2 weeks, age: 9-17) – 870 GBP
- Art Summer School (2 weeks, age: 9-17) – 870 GBP
- Performing Arts Summer School (2 weeks, age: 9-17) – 870 GBP
- Classic Summer School (1 to 4 weeks, age: 9-17) – 795 GBP
Excursions and leisure activities
The course includes one full-day and one half-day excursion per week. The main activities are arts and crafts, quizzes, talent shows, karaoke, theme parties and team challenges.
- Full-day excursions – Oxford College&City Tour, London West End, Brighton, Marwell Zoo, Windsor Castle
- Half-day excursions – Portsmouth, London Southbank&Thames Cruise&Disco
Additional excursions can be arranged for an extra charge.
Accommodation
University residences are used. Accommodation is in single rooms or rooms with 6-8 beds, with the larger dormitories having partition walls and curtains separating the beds. Girls and boys live in separate apartments. The campus offers fresh food, salads and desserts. Three meals a day are included in the course price.