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School | Packages | Transfers | Accommodation | Leisure
LAL ManchesterManchester Experience Summer School
The University of Salford is a modern university in the city of Salford. With modern facilities with excellent accommodation, the campus is close to the centre of Manchester. The location is ideal for a visit to the north of England, some say the “real” England, to see both Manchester and surrounding towns and cities, such as Liverpool and York.
Our
School London
Manchester
Age 11-17 Free WiFi Lounge area
On-site cafeteria On-site shop
YOUNG LEARNER PACKAGES
Course Ages Course dates Course duration
Classic Summer School 11-17 05 Jul - 02 Aug 1-4 weeks
• For information on students who do not fall within this age range, please ask to see the Young Learner Age Range Policy.
TRANSFERSArrivals and departures are on Sundays only.
See our Price List or your Group Quote for exact arrival and departure times.
Price includes accompanied transfer to and from Manchester airport with the arrival and departure times listed in the Price List or group quote. Transfers outside of these times and dates are subject to an additional cost.
Transfers may involve a waiting time of up to two hours after students have cleared immigration.
*Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, St Pancras, London City and Stansted arrivals and departures incur a supplement charge and are usually transferred via Heathrow which may incur additional waiting time.
Transfers from other airports are available upon request and additional costs will be charged.
CLASSES & CLASSROOMS• Maximum 15 students
• Large, spacious classrooms, some with audio visual technology
• Classrooms located centrally on campus
• Students tested online for written and on-site for oral skills
• Students tested at the end of their course to check for progress
• International mix of students
• 15 hours tuition per week (mornings)
COURSE & METHODOLOGY• LAL’s own bespoke course book, “Round the World”
given to every student (included in price)
• Curriculum and class levels based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• For more detailed information on the LAL Summer Schools Course Descriptions and Levels please refer to the LAL Summer Schools Academic Principles & Course Outline Information Sheet
• Course designed by LAL academic staff with a focus on communication and current topics
• Certificate of attendance and teacher’s report given to every student
SAMPLE TIMETABLE: Week 1
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
08.00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
09.15
Arrivals
Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
York Walking Tour &
Dungeon
Assembly
Placement Test Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
Break Break Break Break Break
Induction Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
12.45 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
13.45
Arrivals
Assembly
Manchester United
Stadium Tour
Sports & Swimming
Imperial War Museum North
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Manchester Walking Tour
17.30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
18.30 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
Speed Friending
Welcome Evening
Kahoot!Big, Better,
BestThemed Disco
Movie Night & Chill Evening
Talent Show
22.00House Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed Time
23.00 Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out
SAMPLE TIMETABLE: Week 2
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
08.00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
09.15
Op
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sAssembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
Liverpool & Beatles Tour
Assembly
Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
Break Break Break Break Break
Lessons Lessons Lessons LessonsLessons & Final
Feedback
12.45 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
13.45 Assembly
BBC Studio Tour
Sports & Swimming
Science & Industry Museum
Act
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Activities
17.30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
18.30 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
Treasure HuntBeachwear
PartyTrash Fashion Karaoke Casino Night
Movie Night & Chill Evening
Graduation Night &
Farewell Disco
22.00House Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed TimeHouse Meeting
& Bed Time
23.00 Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out
RESIDENCE• Single rooms
• En-suite bathroom
• Cluster flats with between 4 and 10 single rooms, each
with kitchen/lounge
• Flats arranged as single sexMale staff/group leaders are not allowed to enter female flats without a female staff member accompanying them except in emergency situations
• Rooms:
• Large single bed (not bunk bed)• Carpet• Wardrobe andchest of drawers
SECURITY, DEPOSIT & KEYS• Key to room
• Key card to flat
• Damage Deposit of £60 or €80 on arrival
• This will be returned to the student only upon departure
LAUNDRY• Laundry facilities available at a cost to the student,
though powder/detergent is free
• N.B. LAL takes no responsibility for any damage, shrinkage or colour run to clothing
STAFF & ROOM ALLOCATION• All residential accommodation is staffed overnight by
LAL staff
• Entry to residence under adult supervision only
• Students allocated according to sharing preferences sent in advance
• Advance rooming and sharing requests cannot be guaranteed
• Where no preference has been sent, we reserve the right to allocate according to our room allocation policy, which includes sharing with students from other nationalities
WELFARE INFORMATION• Bed-time/curfew is at 22.30 and lights out at
23.00
• Wake-up is at 07.30
• All bedding provided by the school
• Towels are NOT provided
• LAL Welfare & Consent Form required in advance (forms.lalschools.com)
• N.B. LAL Summer Schools are not responsible for the loss or theft of students’ property. Students are advised to NOT bring laptops, tablets or other expensive items. Valuable items can always be left in the LAL office which is locked every night.
CATERING • One large dining hall
• Fresh food, sourced from local suppliers and farmers
• Choice of main course (meat, fish and vegetarian)
• Salad bar, cooked vegetables, water and soft drinks, choice of dessert
• Rota system with two sittings for each meal
• Packed meals will be provided for excursions Packed meals comprise a sandwich, drink (water or juice), snack (muffin, muesli bar, chocolate bar or doughnut), packet of crisps and piece of fruit.
• Food offered on arrival and departure days When the kitchen is closed we provide cold food on arrival, similar to the boxed lunch. On departure, a packed breakfast or lunch or dinner will be supplied, in addition to any cooked meals taken on-site, depending on the departing flight time. Only one packed meal supplied on departure.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIESIncluded:
• One full-day per week• Two half-days per week
Please note that academic options, upgrade packages and optional excursions take place during the regular LAL programme. Students will miss some regular activities, but we take care to ensure that none of the ‘big’ weekly activities are missed
Optional excursions available on Sundays and can be booked in advance or on arrival at the school, subject to availability.
LIVERPOOL & BEATLES TOURExplore the birthplace of the fab 4, the Beatles! Visit Beatles landmarks as well as the numerous shops and museums on offer in this spectacular northern city.
This excursion is approximately 9 hours of which up to 3 hours is travel time. Entrance to The Beatles Experience is included
INCLUDED FULL DAY INCLUDED FULL DAY
CHESTERKnown for its Roman walls and amphitheatre, Chester is full of historical significance. Then why not explore “The Rows”, Chester’s shopping district.
This excursion is approximately 9 hours of which up to 2.5 hours is travel time. Entrance to Chester Cathedral is included. This trip is for 3 or 4 week students only.
INCLUDED FULL DAY
YORK WALKING TOUR & DUNGEONVisit York, a walled city rich in history, from one of the largest cathedrals in northern Europe to the famous Betty’s Tea room. Take in the cultural goodness this city has to offer.
This excursion is approximately 9 hours, of which up to 4 hours is travel time. Entrance to the York Dungeons is included.
INCLUDED FULL DAY
LANCASTERLearn about the War of the Roses at Lancaster Castle before exploring this medieval castle and learning about the dark history of England! This excursion is approximately 9 hours of which up to 2.5 hours is travel time. Entrance to Lancaster Castle is included. This trip is for 3 or 4 week students only.
SALFORD QUAYS WATER SPORTS CENTREEnjoy an hour in the water kayaking, paddle boarding or canoeing at the waterfront. Once you have dried off, visit the waterside shopping mall.
This excursion is approximately 4.5 hours of which up to 40 minutes is travel time. Watersports equipment hire and instructor included This trip is for 3 or 4 week students only.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUMEngland’s national museum of football. Learn about football through the ages in the world’s biggest and greatest football museum.
This excursion is approximately 4.5 hours which up to 45 minutes is travel time. This trip is for 3 & 4 week students only.
MANCHESTER UNITED STADIUM TOURCalling all football fans! See the stadium, the changing rooms and trophy collection of one of the world’s most famous football teams at their home ground, Old Trafford. This excursion is approximately 4.5 hours of which up to 40 minutes is travel time. Entrance to the stadium tour is included.
ARNDALE CENTRESituated in the centre of Manchester, the Arndale centre has over 200 stores to explore for a great days shopping.
This excursion is approximately 4.5 hours of which up to 1 hour is travel time. This trip is for 3 or 4 week students only.
INCLUDED HALF DAY
SKY HIGH ADVENTURE CENTREEnjoy a day of sky high adventure in Manchester! From climbing to high ropes, the sky’s the limit!
This excursion is approximately 4.5 hours which up to 1 hour is travel time. This trip is for 3 & 4 week students only.
INCLUDED HALF DAY
INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAY
BBC STUDIO TOURA look behind the scenes of the BBC studios, home to popular channels and programmes. Learn about how these shows are made and visit areas of interest within the studios. This excursion is approximately 4.5 hours of which up to 1 hour is travel time. Entrance to the BBC Studios is included.
INCLUDED HALF DAY
SCIENCE & INDUSTRY MUSEUMBuilt in 1830, this is the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station! Learn about how this station impacted Manchester and the world in general. This excursion is approximately 4.5 hours of which up to 1 hour is travel time. Entrance to the Science and Industry museum is included
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTHLearn about the effect of conflict and war on people and society at the Imperial War Museum North.
This excursion is approximately 4.5 hours of which up to 1 hour is travel time. Entrance to the Imperial War Museum North is included
INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAY
OPTIONAL HALF DAY
ALTON TOWERSThe UK’s biggest theme park! With a choice of over 50 rides and attractions in the theme park and water park, Alton Towers is sure to be a great day out.
GBP 35This excursion is approximately 9 hours of which up to 3 hours is travel time.
ETIHAD STADIUM TOURA trip to visit Manchester City’s home ground! A behind-the-scenes look at this famous football ground.
GBP 35This excursion is 4.5 hours which up to 45 minutes is travel time.
WATERWORLDVisit to the UK’s number 1 tropical aqua park! Swim in the pool, slide down the slides and have fun!
GBP 35This excursion is approximately 4.5 hours of which up to 2 hours is travel time.
OPTIONAL HALF DAY
BLACKPOOLVisit to the seaside town of Blackpool. Build a sandcastle on the beach, go on a ride at the amusement park and explore the infamous Blackpool Tower.
GBP 32 This excursion is approximately 9 hours of which up to 3 hours is travel time.
OPTIONAL FULL DAY OPTIONAL FULL DAY
Optional Excursions
Key• Included Excursions
• Optional Excursions
^These excursions contain some free time for shopping*These excursions are for3 & 4 week students only
July
5 Sun
WEE
K 1
6 Mon
7 Tue Manchester United Stadium Tour
8 Wed Waterworld
9 Thu Imperial War Museum North
10 Fri
11 Sat York Walking Tour & Dungeon^
12 Sun Alton Towers | Walk into Manchester
WEE
K 2
13 Mon
14 Tue BBC Studio Tour
15 Wed Etihad Stadium Tour
16 Thu Science & Industry Museum
17 Fri
18 Sat Liverpool & Beatles Tour
19 Sun Blackpool | Walk into Manchester
WEE
K 3
20 Mon
July
21 TueManchester United Stadium Tour | Arndale Centre* ^
WEE
K 3
22 Wed Waterworld
23 ThuImperial War Museum North | Sky High Adventure Centre*
24 Fri
25 Sat York Walking Tour & Dungeon^ | Chester* ^
26 Sun Alton Towers | Walk into Manchester
WEE
K 4
27 Mon
28 Tue BBC Studio Tour | Watersports Centre*
29 Wed Etihad Stadium Tour
30 ThuScience & Industry Museum | National Football Museum*
31 Fri Liverpool & Beatles Tour | Lancaster & Castle*
August
1 Sat Liverpool & Beatles Tour | Lancaster* ^
2 Sun
EXCURSION CALENDAR 2020