Downe House – Study Holiday in Berkshire

Age

10 – 17 YEARS

Departure Date

8th July – 22nd July

Accommodation

College

A partire da

€ 3.580

Course Type

General Course

Trips & Activities

4 full-day excursions
3 half-day excursions
2 on-campus activities

Accommodation

Double, triple, and quadruple rooms with shared bathrooms

LOCATION

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Downe House: A prestigious centre of excellence set in the Berkshire countryside, offering the perfect place for an incredible study holiday.

Perfect for those who love the countryside but still want to explore the faster-paced capital city—London!

This renowned college is nestled in the breathtaking Berkshire countryside, steeped in history and known worldwide for its academic excellence. Downe House offers a charming, historical environment surrounded by rolling hills and lush woodlands. Combining historic features with modernity, the college provided a truly engaging setting for young students of English.

Plus, it’s only a short distance from the wonderful market town of Newbury!

  • Population: 4,063
  • Distance from Central London: 97 km
  • Location: Berkshire
  • Currency: British Pound

FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION

Study Holiday in England: Downe House

Students will stay in double, triple, or quadruple rooms with shared bathrooms across several on-campus buildings, with access to communal spaces.

Meals are provided on a full-board basis in the college dining hall, and packed lunches will be provided for full-day excursions included in the program

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ENGLISH COURSE

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Learn English in an Engaging Environment

Students will attend 15 hours of English lessons per week in the General English Course.

All teachers are fully qualified to teach English as a foreign language. Classes are formed based on a placement test taken at the beginning of the course, ensuring each student is placed in an appropriate class for their proficiency level.

Study materials are provided by the school, along with a certificate of attendance upon course completion.

FREE TIME

Excursions:

  • 4 Full-Day Trips:
    • 2 trips to London: Including two to London for a Westminster Walking Tour, a visit to the National Gallery, and a visit to the Science Museum (or the Natural History Museum & Hyde Park).
    • 1 trip to Bath: Includes a Walking Tour and entrance to the world-famous Roman Baths.
    • 1 trip to Brighton: Includes a Walking Tour and a visit to the Royal Pavilion.
  • 3 Half-Day Trips:
    • Including one to Newbury Market and Shaw House, one to Cold Ash, and one to Basingstoke and the Willis Museum.
  • 2 On-Campus Activities:
    • Such as the Drama Workshop and the Mini Olympics.

Please Note: The final itinerary may vary slightly before departure. A confirmed schedule will be provided to group leaders upon arrival.

On-Campus Activities:

All evenings will be organised by the Activity Leaders with fun social events like Welcome Games, a Photo Scavenger Hunt, Culture Club, Talent Show, Theme Disco, a football tournament, Quiz Night, Capture the Flag, and much more!

 

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