Loughborough is a large town in the East Midlands region of England. It is 20 minutes from three well-known cities – Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. It is well served by major roads and rail routes, and has many green spaces and parks combined with modern and Victorian buildings. It is 160 km northwest of London and has direct transport links to Birmingham and Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest (25 minutes' travel).
The PLUS Centre is located at Loughborough University. The campus resembles a small village and is famous for its sports facilities, including an Olympic-size swimming pool. There are many open spaces, gardens and sports areas, academic buildings and student residences. The university offers a safe and peaceful environment. The town is only a 15-minute walk from the campus and is even more easily reached by bus.
Facilities:
- First-class outdoor facilities for soccer, basketball, volleyball and tennis
- Indoor sports hall
- 50-meter swimming pool
- Dance studio
- Restaurants, cafes and banks on campus
- Free internet for students and group leaders
- 24-hour CCTV surveillance
Start dates and program duration:
- 01.07.2020 – 2 or 3 weeks with a weekend in London
- 03.07.2020 – 2 or 3 weeks
- 13.07.2020 – 2 or 3 weeks with a weekend in London
- 15.07.2020 – 2 or 3 weeks
- 29.07.2020 – 2 weeks with an optional weekend in London
Accommodation:
Accommodation is in the university residences – single rooms with private bathrooms.
Courses:
English language course:
- Online test before arriving at the center, for group placement
- 15 hours of English lessons per week
- Maximum number of students per class – 15
- PLUS textbooks and additional course materials
- PLUS certificate upon completion of the course
- Option to take a Trinity exam on request
"Young Manager" course:
- 30 hours of tuition over two weeks, developing listening and speaking skills, improving pronunciation and interaction skills, an introduction to business writing and expression, and negotiation.
- The course includes practical lessons designed to put theory into practice through project work and group discussions. Students will learn about business etiquette and how a business is created.
- Entering the business world (6 hours) - writing a CV and conducting an interview, teamwork and how a business idea is developed.
- Minimum required level: B1, international groups of 15-20 students aged 14 to 17.
- Price: 50 GBP per student per week
Course in preparation for IELTS and academic English:
- A 30-hour intensive English course lasting two weeks. It covers all aspects of the exam while developing students' ability to understand and use academic language through all four skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
- Minimum required level: B1+, international groups of 15-20 students aged at least 15+
- Price: 50 GBP per student per week (minimum 2 weeks)
Fun activities and sports:
- Welcome and farewell parties
- Theme discos
- Karaoke and talent show
- Movie night
- Fun games
- Sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, dance with professional choreographers.
Excursions:
2-week program:
- 1 full-day excursion to York (ticket to the Viking Museum included)
- 1 full-day excursion to Cambridge (ticket to King's College included)
3-week program (the above plus):
- 1 full-day excursion to Manchester
- 1 full-day excursion to Oxford
Weekend in London (3 days, 2 nights) – including a boat trip on the River Thames and lunch at Planet Hollywood or Hard Rock Café.
Prices:
Standard English course – 715 GBP
Standard English course + weekend in London – 735 GBP