Brochure - Dean Close Summer School

International
Summer School
for students aged
12 - 16

Welcome
Our Summer School provides a safe, stimulating
environment for international students aged 12 to 16
to learn English, experience life in the UK and make
strong friendships.
Each summer Dean Close Summer School welcomes
students from all over the world.
In this brochure you will find detailed information on the
Dean Close Summer School - including information on
the English programme, activities, excursions, welfare,
airport transfers and accommodation. The Dean Close
Summer School is operated and staffed by Summer
Boarding Courses.
“My sister and I have been coming to Dean Close
for two years now. We love it. There are plenty
of things to keep us entertained and the staff
are very funny and always helpful.
We can’t wait to return next summer.”
Atol, 14, Lisbon
The Programme
What we offer
Dean Close International Summer School offers first
class facilities alongside an exciting, varied programme
of activities led by professional coaches and trainers.
As well as the educational benefits of a stay at Dean
Close, students will get:
• a full afternoon and evening activity programme
• to experience life in England
• to make new friends and see famous sights
• two full day excursions each week
• an evening trip ten-pin bowling
• an English SIM card for their mobile phone
• an academic certificate and report card
• a Dean Close International Summer School t-shirt!
For more information please call us on +44 (0)1943 878518

The School
Dean Close provides the perfect setting for a summer school,
with a mixture of historic buildings and modern state-of-the-art
facilities, as well as beautiful gardens and grounds.
Inside Dean Close
The school comprises modern, homely accommodation,
well-equipped classrooms and a new £3m sports hall.
There are a number of semi en-suite rooms and a mixture of
single, twin and multi-bed rooms.
A wide range of activities are held within the Dean Close
grounds. Turn to the Activity Programme pages to see all
the activities we offer to our international students.
Facilities at Dean Close
• Beautiful dining hall
• Indoor swimming pool
• A professional 550 seat theatre
• Modern well-equipped classrooms
• 22 tennis courts
• Internet suite
• Comfortable boarding accommodation
• Football, basketball and volleyball courts
• Sports hall
• Dance studio
• School shop
Staff &
Student Welfare
Dean Close Summer School is a safe, secure
environment for children and the welfare of our students is
always regarded with utmost importance. All the Dean Close
Summer School staff are dedicated individuals who have
experience, passion and an understanding of working with
international students. For every 7 students at Dean Close
Summer School there is 1 member of staff, allowing us to
focus our full attention on the individual needs of each child.
Management
The Dean Close Summer School Management team is made up of the Centre Manager & the Assistant Centre Manager
who are responsible for the day to day running of the school, the Director of Studies who is responsible for the English
Programme, and the Activity Manager who is responsible for the Activity Programme and the Excursion Programme.
House Parents
Our House Parents are members of the Dean Close Summer School team who attend to any specific student issues
regarding welfare. Our House Parents look after our students in the boarding houses and supervise them during break
times and meal times, supported by the rest of the staff at the school.
Teachers
The teaching staff teach the English Programme during the 3 hours of lessons each morning. The Dean Close Summer
School teachers also assist with the Activity Programme, Excursion Programme and general welfare duties.
Activity Leaders
Our Activity Leaders are responsible for implementing the
Activity Programme and Excursion Programme.
The Activity Leaders ensure that the students are enjoying
the activities, that they are having fun and practicing their
English. All activities and day trips are supervised by our
well-trained staff with the security of the students as our
main priority.
The Dean Close Summer School staff are responsible for
the students 24 hours a day, so whether the students are
in their accommodation, on activities or relaxing during
their free time, there are always a number of staff nearby.
To make a booking please visit: www.deanclosesummerschool.co.uk For more information please call us on +44 (0)1943 878518

The English Programme
We use our own English syllabus & our own textbooks
specifically designed for the summer teaching
programme to ensure that the English lessons are as
focused as possible. The key areas of development are
speaking, listening and writing, with particular emphasis
on communicating in English in a real life context.
We aim to increase the confidence of all the students to
communicate comfortably in a multi-national environment
and to assist speedy development in their ongoing English
language learning once they return home. Our teaching
staff are all qualified and play a full part in the life of the
summer school. The English language level of the
students ranges from near beginner to advanced.
Morning Lessons - English Language
The morning following the arrival day all the students will
have an English Language assessment and the students
are placed in classes on the basis of ability, age and
nationality. The maximum class size is 15, but the average
is usually around 12.
Every student receives 15 hours of English Language
lessons each week, taught by the qualified and friendly
Dean Close Summer School Teachers.
The lessons are designed to be fun and stimulating,
encouraging the students to communicate freely and
express themselves in English. Parents are often pleased
and surprised at their children’s progress during their stay
with us.
We also offer an additional 5 hours of English Language
classes each week with our English Plus+ Intensive
English course. This is an optional course which
takes place on 2 afternoons each week.
The Programme MORNINGS
Project work & day trip preparation
Within the 15 hours of English Language lessons, the
students will do group project work and will also have
lessons specifically designed to prepare them for their
day trips. This makes their classroom time relevant and
meaningful to their experiences.
Reports and certificates
We monitor the students’ progress in their English
Language classes throughout their stay with us.
On departure all students receive a Dean Close Summer
School Certificate plus a progress report.
“They were the best English lessons of
the five summer schools I have visited.
The teachers were brilliant!”
Jaber Al-Sabah, 14, Kuwait
To make a booking please visit: www.deanclosesummerschool.co.uk For more information please call us on +44 (0)1943 878518

The Activity Programme
AFTERNOONS
Each afternoon is split into two activity sessions with up to
four different activity choices in each session. The sports and
activities at Dean Close Summer School are a very important
part of the day where students not only continue to practice
their English, but also take part in a wide variety of fun and
exciting activities using the fantastic facilities available at the
school.
“My summer was boring before
I came to Dean Close. It is the
best summer school in the world!”
Georgy Broyan, 12, Russia
Afternoon activities include:
• Football
• Tennis
• Table tennis
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Rugby
• Arts & crafts
• Music
• Archery
• Cookery
• Swimming
• Drama
• Shopping trips to
Cheltenham
• English sports
• Photo Challenge
The Activity Programme
EVENINGS
Evening activities give students the opportunity to wind
down after a long day and get to know one another in a
relaxed, multi-national environment. Most evenings the
whole school takes part in the same activity.
Evening trips
As part of the evening activities programme, all of
our students will enjoy at least one evening trip to the
local tenpin bowling centre. All the students are
provided with snacks and drinks during the evening.
Evening activities include:
• Disco
• Sports tournaments
• Talent night
• Barbecue
• Fashion show
• Themed Party Night
• Bouncy castle night
• Games night
• Film night
• Swimming gala
• Pool party
• Cinema trip
To make a booking please visit: www.deanclosesummerschool.co.uk
“I had so much fun! Dean Close rocks!”
Dalia Lorenzi, 14, Italy
For more information please call us on +44 (0)1943 878518

English Plus+
All afternoon and evening activities, day trips and evening
trips are included in the standard price for a stay at Dean
Close. However, many students take up additional activities
at an extra cost.
The English Plus+ options take place on 2 afternoons each
week replacing the Multi-Activity Programme. Students can
select only one option each week but can select a different
option for each week of their stay. There are three English
Plus+ options available; Horse Riding, Adventure Sports and
Intensive English.
Horse riding
Students learn how to ride, jump and look after horses with
qualified instructors in the beautiful Cotswold countryside.
Adventure sports
This course is for adventurous students and includes mountain
biking, kayaking, raft building, laserquest, wall climbing and
high ropes.
Intensive English
This course is available to students of all levels and offers an
additional 2 afternoons per week to develop our students’ English
Language skills. There is a maximum of 8 students per class
with a focus on pronunciation and fluency.
To make a booking please visit: www.deanclosesummerschool.co.uk
Accommodation
The student accommodation at Dean Close is split across several
boarding houses, with separate areas for boys and girls.
Each boarding house has a communal area for the students to relax
after a busy day in class and taking part in the activities programme.
The accommodation has rooms to suit each age, from very spacious
dormitories of up to six beds for the younger students, to twin, triple
& single en-suite rooms for the older students.
The boarding accommodation is of a high standard and provides an
ideal home for students during their stay. The teaching, management,
activity staff and house parents live in the houses with the students,
ensuring they are well looked after at all times.
Meal Times
Students are provided with three meals a day together in the fantastic
Dining Hall at Dean Close. The hall is spacious and bright, with views
across the playing field and tennis courts. There are always two hot
choices for lunch and dinner, including a vegetarian option, salad bar,
fresh bread, fruit and desserts. So there is always something to suit
everyone!
All meal times in the dining room are supervised by the summer
school staff, and after the evening activities the students are able to
finish the day with juice and biscuits in their houses before going to
bed.
For more information please call us on +44 (0)1943 878518

Day trips
All our students enjoy two day trips each week, visiting cultural sites as well as more light-hearted attractions. All of the
trips last a full day, so there is plenty of time for the students to experience everything.
Alton Towers
A fun packed day at one of the UK’s most popular theme parks.
The rides are suitable for all ages and all levels of bravery!
To make a booking please visit: www.deanclosesummerschool.co.uk
Warwick Castle
Enjoy the chance to experience Medieval England at the
magnificent Warwick Castle.
Bristol & The Science Museum
A morning in the interactive Science Centre for some hands-on
fun, then an afternoon exploring the famous city.
Oxford
A trip to the historic university town of Oxford. Includes a walking
tour through the centre of Oxford and a punting boat trip on the
River Thames, with just enough time for shopping.
Millennium Stadium & Cardiff Castle
Students have the chance to visit the capital city of Wales, hear the
Welsh language, visit the stunning Cardiff Castle and go on a tour
of the world famous Millennium football and rugby Stadium.
The London Day
A trip to the UK would not be complete without a visit to
the bustling capital city of London. During the ‘London
Day’ all Dean Close Summer School students will have
a chance to see famous tourist attractions such as
Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament
and Trafalgar Square.
There will be time to soak up the atmosphere of this
vibrant and historical city as well as time to pick up
a few souvenirs. The students will also get a panoramic
view of London from a ride on the iconic London
Eye and there will even be dinner at a London restaurant
before heading back to the school.
“My son had an unforgettable experience at the
school. Not only did he improve his English, but
also had a great time enjoying new friends from
all over the world.”
Erik, (parent), Spain

Make a booking
Booking your child’s visit to Dean Close International Summer School
We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment,
as there are a limited number of places at Dean Close
International Summer School and we may be full by April.
Dean Close International Summer School is operated by
Summer Boarding Courses Ltd who will handle all
payments and enquiries.
Prices and dates
Prices vary depending on length of stay.
Please note: English Plus activities are NOT included in
the course price. A full list of prices and what is included
in a stay at Dean Close Summer School, along with dates
of arrival and departure can be found on our Booking
Form. For more information please visit our website:
www.deanclosesummerschool.co.uk
Alternatively call +44 (0)1943 878518 to speak to a
member of the team.
Make a booking
A deposit of £400 is required to secure the booking.
The remaining balance must be paid by 20th May.
Any bookings made after the 20th May must be paid in full
at time of booking (upon receipt of invoice). See booking
form for details of how to pay.
Travel & Transfers
Students’ travel to and from England must be paid for and
arranged independently. Once your booking with us
has been confirmed, we will send you a form to
complete detailing your child’s travel arrangements, so that
we can organise your child’s airport transfer if required.
Transfers
We offer an airport transfer service to Dean Close Summer
School on the published arrival dates. Students arriving at
Heathrow airport between 09.00 and 17.00 on the arrival
days can take advantage of our Coach Transfer Service.
Students arriving outside of the above times or at other
airports can be offered a Taxi Transfer Service. On arrival at
the airport, all students are met by a member of SBC staff
who will be wearing a bright yellow SBC T-shirt.
On the published departure dates, our staff accompany
all students to the airport and assist with the check-in
procedure. If your child will be flying to the UK without
a parent or guardian we recommend you request
Unaccompanied Minor assistance direct from the airline.
For more details on airport transfers, please visit our
website.
Parent Transfers
Parents or guardians who would like to bring their children to
the school are asked to arrive between 11.00 and 14.00.
There will be an opportunity to have a look around the school
and help the students settle into their rooms. On departure
days parents are asked to collect their children from
Dean Close School between 09.00 and 11.00.
Cardiff
We are here
QHeathrow
London
QBristol
QGatwick
Location:
Dean Close International
Summer School
is located at:
Dean Close School
Shelburne Road
Cheltenham
GL51 6HE
UK
For all enquiries and
correspondence please contact:
Summer Boarding Courses Ltd
info@summerboardingcourses.co.uk
+44(0)1943 878518
To make a booking please visit: www.deanclosesummerschool.co.uk For more information please call us on +44 (0)1943 878518
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