Kingsdown House English: Homestay in Britain

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Course

Enjoy living and learning with a friendly English family by the sea.
English tuition for 15 hours per week within a language-rich programme.
Stays of 2, 3 or 4 weeks: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Maximum of 6 students in the group, aged from 13 to 19 years.
Groups of students aged between 9 years and 13 years can be arranged.
Individual student stays, with one to one tuition (15 hours +) are available for all ages during non-holiday times (October to March).
Courses tailored to students' requirements.
Students are assessed on arrival and receive a certificate of achievement at the end of the course.
Every afternoon and evening students enjoy trips, sports or activities.
An option to spend an afternoon in a British school.
Opportunities to learn about British culture and heritage.
Full board with delicious traditional British food.

Host Tutor

Fully qualified English Language Teacher (TESOL).
Experienced Speech and Language Therapist (BSc).
Nine years working in secondary schools focusing on language teaching, memory and thinking skills.
Expertise in teaching linguistics, phonetics and literacy.
Fifteen years experience hosting students from around the world.

House

Gorgeous detached Victorian town house built in 1839 with historic features.
Three storey building with four twin bedrooms available.
Bathroom dedicated to students (all bedrooms have basins).
Comfortable guest accommodation, with access to communal living areas.

Location

Situated just over an hour away from London on the South Coast.
Close to historic sites: Sandwich, Walmer, Dover and Chatham, etc.
20 minute drive to the most visited city outside London - Canterbury.
30 minute coastal walk to the beautiful seaside town of Broadstairs.
2 minute walk to the picturesque beach and harbour in Ramsgate.

Trips and Visits

Opportunities to meet English people.
Experience enjoyable trips, sports and activities.
Spend a day in London visiting the most famous sights and attractions.
Take part in trips around the county of Kent visiting castles and museums, etc.

A Typical Week

Weekday Programme

08:00 - 09:00	Breakfast
09:00 - 12:30	Tuition (Four lessons)
13:00 - 14:00	Lunch (Light meal + fruit)
14:00 - 18:00	Trips, sports, activities*
18:00 - 19:00	Evening meal (Homemade & Locally sourced where possible)
19:00 - 22:00	Trips, sports, activities*

Saturday Programme

08:00 - Evening

Educational trip to London

Sunday Programme

Afternoon -

Educational trip to a place of interest

Options for Trips, Sports and Activities

Trips	Walmer Castle; Dover Castle, tunnels and museum; Leeds Castle; Canterbury Cathedral, museum and city centre; St Augustine’s Abbey; Richborough Roman Fort; Broadstairs ice-cream parlour, Charles Dickens House; Turner Contemporary Art Gallery; Garden of England walks to see orchards and vineyards; coastal cliffs; sandy beaches.
Sports	Tennis, badminton, croquet, table tennis, pool, swimming, golf, volley ball, football, rounders and cricket.
Activities	Watch popular British films e.g. ‘The Importance of Being Ernest’ by Oscar Wilde from our large selection of films; learn about British history and annual events in the British social calendar; learn to cook a well known British recipe; visit the cinema; do pottery painting; go fruit picking; see a working deep-sea fishing boat; visit a British law court.

The Branton Family

Mr Ian Branton is a Primary School Teacher and visiting students have contact with our four children, Julia (24), Alexander (24), Victoria (21) and William (21), who are respectively studying: Occupational Therapy (Fine Art); Economics (fluent Mandarin speaker); Nutrition and Dietetics; and Graphic Design in Canterbury and London. We are very experienced in working with young people, and students have a great time as well as making significant progress with their language and communication skills.

Testimonials

“...I have learned so much and my English is much better. I will never forget you and the friendly relationship these two weeks.” Anna – Netherlands
“... I have learned more in an hour with you than a week in any language school. I’m very happy that I could stay in your beautiful house.” Zarina – Slovakia
“...I enjoyed spending time with you. Ramsgate is a beautiful town. I learned a lot with you. Anita, you cook very well.” Laura – France
“...you are the most lovely and friendly family that I could meet.” Stefania – Italy

Price and Payment

The price for 2012 is £620 each week per student (maximum of 6 students in a group).
Tuition (15 hours per week), trips, sports and activities are included in the price, as are full board (all meals) and lodging (accommodation).
Students only need to bring pocket money - £10 to £20 per week is suggested.
A deposit of £200 will secure a place on the course (non-refundable), and the remaining balance is due 4 weeks prior to arrival.
Additional one to one tuition can be offered at £35 per hour.
One student stays, with one to one tuition (15 hours a week) are available during non-holiday times for £840 per week. All ages are welcome.
Transfers to and from the airports are not included in the price: travel options can be sent on request.
Students must take out their own travel insurance for health, safety and liability.

Travel

Travel to and from Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, and Luton Airports can be arranged by train or taxi.
Students arriving by train will be met at Ramsgate railway station.
If you would like more information - please contact us at any time, we would be happy to talk to you.

Contact Details

Host Tutor: Mrs Anita Branton

Address: Kingsdown House, 17 Albion Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8DJ, England

Tel: +44 (0)1843 586650
Mob: +44(0)789 0317 940
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.kingsdownhouse.co.uk

Member of the Thanet, East Kent and Dover Chamber of Commerce

2012: spring - summer - autumn - winter

Sunday 08.07.2012 – Saturday 21.07.2012 (2wks)
Sunday 22.07.2012 – Saturday 04.08.2012 (2wks)
Sunday 05.08.2012 – Saturday 25.08.2012 (3wks)
Sunday 26.08.2012 – Saturday 08.09.2012 (2wks)
Sunday 09.09.2012 – Saturday 22.09.2012 (2wks)
Sunday 30.09.2012 – Saturday 13.10.2012 (2wks)
Sunday 14.10.2012 – Saturday 27.10.2012 (2wks)
Sunday 28.10.2012 – Saturday 10.11.2012 (2wks)