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Academic Year Students of 15 years of age may apply to participate in a long-term
programme in Britain from 3 to 10 months during the British academic year.
According to your age and language ability, you are placed in a local school
or college. The upper age limit is 18 years. Day School: During this period you will share the every day life of a British
family. Your immersion in the British language and culture will be total. You
will develop linguistic fluency; you will be more independent, tolerant,
enthusiastic and confident in your studies. Boarding
School: You will stay in the boarding school environment and enjoy both the
academic and social programmes offered by the school or College. A guardian
will be appointed for you to offer advice and encouragement to you whilst
away from your home country. Host families can be arranged for the holidays
if you do not wish to return home during this time. Guardianship: In British law, all students under 16 years and staying more than one
month must have a guardian to act in ‘loco parentis’. This will be
automatically arranged for you. Your guardian will monitor your host family
(day students), liaise with the pastoral services (boarding schools), Visit
you once a term, liaise with the school, your parents and host family over
welfare and academic matters. Help you with travel details and generally be
available to offer you support. Locations: Day/Boarding Schools: Greater London, Surrey, Hampshire, Brighton,
Buckinghamshire, Sussex, Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales. Programme
Starting Dates: It is best to start school in September, but you can join at the
beginning of any term. However you must complete your application 1 term
before your arrival, i.e. application must be completed by 31st March 2002
for entry in September 2002. Programme
Length: In Britain the educational year starts in September and is as follows: · September -
December (Autumn Term) · January -
March (Spring Term) · April - July
(Summer Term) Actual dates will depend on the individual school, on average terms
are 13 weeks in duration. You may choose one, two, or three terms. These must
be booked on application. It may not be possible to extend a stay once you
arrive. Eligibility: The Academic Year Programme is open to all school aged students from
15 - 18 years on arrival. Admission
Requirements: · Minimum of
two years English Language studies to Intermediate level. · Academic
records of above average standard. Exemplary behavioural record. · To be able to
operate in an English speaking environment which includes being able to
participate fully in the life of the school. · Ability to
adapt and learn from a new culture and language. · Willingness
to take responsibility for their own learning experience. |