Making Friends – Exciting Activities – English Tuition

Welcome to The English Experience!

For the third year, Leeds English Language School is working with Camp Xplode to host a summer camp with a difference.

Students will learn English through a mix of formal and informal lessons led by excellent Leeds English teachers. The activities are run by enthusiastic and dedicated Camp Xplode staff.

Overview

  • For children aged 9-14

  • Choose from Leeds Moorlands, York Mount, or both!

  • 12-15 hours of English per week

  • Accommodation and meals included

  • Join local English children, learn and have fun

  • See more of the UK on day trips and exciting excursions

  • Only £750 per week (+ a £50 non-refundable booking fee)

Images from the Summer School at Leeds Moorlands

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    Leeds Moorlands

    Moorlands School
    Foxhill Drive, Weetwood Lane
    Leeds LS16 5PF

    Moorlands School is a leading and prestigious independent private school set in outstanding grounds, next to a picturesque woodland in beautiful north Leeds.
    The school is hidden from busy roads, but easily accessible from central Leeds. The setting of Moorlands School makes an excellent place for students to learn and to have fun!

    York Mount

    The Mount School
    Dalton Terrace
    York YO24 4DD

    The Mount School is an exceptional independent day and boarding school based in the heart of the historical city of York.

    With its gothic cathedral, Viking heritage and Roman city walls, York offers a unique English Experience in one of the country’s oldest cities!

    • 12 hours of English per week (3 hours per day, excluding Wednesday)

    • Half the day will be spent learning English, the other half will be spent doing camp activities, sports and fun activities with local English children.

    • On Wednesday and Saturdays, there will a full-day excursion to a place of interest

    • 15 hours of English per week (3 hours per day)

    • Half the day will be spent learning English, the other half will be spent doing badminton and/or fun activities with local English children.

    • On Saturdays, there will a full-day excursion to a place of interest

    Activities may include…

    Accommodation

    Prices

    The English Experience - Leeds Moorlands

    £750weekly
    • + £50 booking fee (non-refundable)

    The English Experience - York Mount

    £750weekly
    • + £50 booking fee (non-refundable)

    Terms and Conditions

    • Please note that Leeds English Language School endorses but does not run Camp Xplode.
    • Camp Xplode have run activities for local English children since 2011.
    • Leeds English Language School is a British Council-accredited school and was established in 2001.
    • Students must study for at least one week on The English Experience Summer School.
    • All Leeds English Language School staff and Camp Xplode staff are fully qualified and DBS-checked.
    • Homestays are arranged through Study Links and all families are thoroughly vetted and DBS-checked. Study Links has over 20 years of experience and is AEGIS-accredited.
    • Airport pick up is available at an additional cost.
    • All students in homestays will have a 24-hour emergency telephone line provided by Study Links.
    • Leeds English will help to arrange your booking from start to finish.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Students can join for 1 week of more.

    Visitors to the UK can study for up to 6 weeks with a tourist visa. For more information please check online: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

    Yes. However, students must have a basic understanding of the English alphabet. We will test the English level before arrival.

    All Leeds English Language School teachers have between 5 and 20 years of experience teaching English as a second language. Many of the teachers have a DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or a Master’s in a teaching-related field. The school’s British Council report from 2017 awarded strengths in SEVEN areas including course design and learner management.

    Yes. Students will receive an attendance certificate on their last day of study.

    To guarantee a place on the summer school you must pay a non-refundable booking fee of £50. Full payment must be made by May 31st 2020. Payments made after this date will be non-refundable. The school must be notified of any cancellations at least 4 weeks before the start of the course. Refunds will then be considered. Failure to notify the school 4 weeks in advance will result in deduction of up to 2 weeks’ tuition/accommodation fees.

    The school has the right to ask for documentary evidence before issuing a refund, such as a visa refusal letter, medical reports or other relevant documentation resulting in the need for cancellation.

    We strongly recommend that students take out insurance before travel in case of cancellation due to travel disruption, medical issues or other emergency situations. Student Insurance Policies may refund tuition fees if a student has to go home early for a medical or other serious reason.

    All meals are provided at York Mount. Lunches are included at Leeds Moorlands. You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch, if preferred. Please inform staff of any allergies or dietary requirements.

    Homestay hosts live in different areas of the city but will be situated within a 3-mile radius of Moorlands School. Homestay hosts will drop-off and collect children from Leeds Moorlands School Monday-Saturday.

    For email, please use the contact form above or telephone us +44 (0)113 2883047