| Cambridge St
Christopher's Centre: Homestay programme for ages
16-20 |
Location: Cambridge, 80
kilometres north-east of London Age:
16-20 Accommocation: Homestay (shared
bedroom with another Studio student, shared bathroom,
laundry and a change of sheets and towels once
a week) Meals All meals are provided
(lunch is provided at the school from Monday to
Friday; all other meals are provided by the homestay
hosts)
Start dates: Every Sunday from 1July -
14 August (See Course
dates and Fees) Length of stay:
Minumum 2 weeks, maximum 8weeks |
Class size: Maximum 15
students Teaching:15 hours of English
each week Level: All levels except
absolute beginners Activities:Four
mornings or afternoons each week. Three evenings
each week Excursions:One full day excursion
each week. |
Cambridge: the city
Cambridge is less than an hour from central
London by train. It has a population of 120,000
residents and 10,000 university students. It
is also host to about 3 million visitors each
year.
Cambridge University is one of the world's oldest
and most famous acdemic institutions. The cultural
and social life of the city will make your stay
a unique and very English experience |
School location
Studio Cambridge is located just 400 metres
from the main railway station and 12 minutes'
walk from the centre of Cambridge. The historic
colleges and the River Cam are also just 10-15
minutes away on foot. The sports hall, swimming
pool and some of Cambridge's most attractive
parks are just 7 minutes' walk away. |
The Course Centre
The St Christopher's Course is held at Ridley
Hall, one of the Cambridge University Colleges.
Ridley Hall is a small, traditional Cambridge
University College. It is located in the heart
of Cambridge, surrounded by the other famous
colleges of Cambridge University, and is just
five minutes' walk from the centre of town.
Built in 1880, Ridley Hall College boasts traditional
architecture, lovely enclosed gardens, an impressive
dining hall, an imposing lecture theatre, a
student lounge, and an Activities Office.
Classrooms
Our classrooms are comfortable and bright, with
natural daylight. They are equipped with a variety
of audio and visual aids.
Accommodation and Welfare Office Our
staff are here to help you with any questions
that you might have regarding your personal
welfare while in Cambridge.
Dining Hall
Ridley Hall has its own dining hall. The food
is varied and of good quality. The cost of all
meals is included in course fees. |
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| A Typical Week
at St Christopher's |
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Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wed |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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Leisure
time |
Language Class Vocabulary
and skills work |
Language Class Vocabulary
and skills work |
Language Class Vocabulary
and skills work |
Language Class Vocabulary
and skills work |
Language Class Vocabulary
and skills work |
Full
Day Excursion
to Stratford-upon-Avon
The home of William Shakespeare
and Warwick Castle
One of England's most popular tourist attractions |
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Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
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Language Class Project
work |
Language Class Project
work |
Language Class Project
work |
Language Class Project
work |
Language Class Project
work |
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Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
| |
Language Class Project
work |
Language Class Project
work |
Language Class Project
work |
Language Class Project
work |
Language Class Project
work |
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Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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Drama Volleyball Softball
Internet Tennis Swimming |
Tennis
Glass painting Football Basketball Treasure hunt
University tour |
Local visit to the cinema
or Grantchester Tea Rooms |
Football Cricket Swimming
Video Internet Language Games |
Basketball T-shirt painting
Volleyball Football Tennis Museum visit |
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Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
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Leisure time in your homestay
or residence |
Leisure time in your homestay
or residence |
19.30-22.00 Disco |
Leisure time in your homestay
or residence |
19.30-21.30 Karaoke |
Leisure time in your homestay
or residence |
Leisure time in your homestay
or residence |
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"This is my second time in England. The city
is beautiful and has a lot of good shops. Studio
is a good school. We work a lot in class, but
that is good because we learn more English. The
teachers are good and very funny."
Francesca Orio
Italy |
"The
lessons are very exciting. My classmates are all
my age and come from all over the world."
Jules-Luc Konan Krammo
Ivory Coast |