St. John's International School United Kingdom

 Setting:

Our specially designed Short Course programmes enable overseas children to sample the very best of British education with a strong international perspective, at a traditional school in a fully English speaking environment, where the students have the opportunity to start, improve or refine their English language skills.

The school benefits from beautiful historic buildings, extensive grounds and playing fields, a heated swimming pool, indoor sports hall, adventure playground and tennis courts, all located in a picturesque, Edwardian seaside town.

The Short Courses offer overseas children a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to learn English in a safe, caring, British boarding school environment.  Many children form lifelong friendships during these short courses, with some children returning year after year to our beautiful place in Devon.

Academic programmes:

The courses are designed for students in Years 5 – 10*. The students integrate with existing lessons, appropriate for their age, which will be in English.  However, additional tuition for English as an Additional Language (EAL) will be arranged for students during the periods in which first language speakers are studying English as a subject. During these lessons the Short Course students will join our full time EAL students in their programmes - many of whom are studying for an IALTS examination at the end of the year. The Short Course students’ join our boarding pupils for after school activities and weekend outings.

*Year 10 places only available in Term 1

Pastoral Care:

The students are very well looked after by our House staff, who are on hand to provide them with any help or support. We will keep you updated at all times during their stay and you may contact the Housemaster/Matron to enquire about their well-being via email or telephone calls after 5.00pm (local time). During the week there will be opportunities for the students to use our computers to email family and friends.

The students will be in rooms varying in size from single rooms to large dormitories of 10 students. The boarding areas for boys and girls are separated and each wing has its own coded security entry system.

There is a matron on hand 24 hours a day and the students can be taken to the local doctors surgery if necessary.

The fees are inclusive of all normal tuition, boarding fees, laundry and hire of uniform.  In addition you must pay:

• Registration Fee: £55 (payable with Registration Form – place not confirmed – non refundable)

• Holding Fee: £500 (confirms place and is to cover unforeseen costs - payable with Acceptance Form and balance refundable at end of course)

• Parents are responsible for arranging and paying for air fares and a visa (if required) and all administrative costs attached to the visa application including courier charges.

• The suggested amount of pocket money is £25 per weekend which will include the cost of weekend trips.

• A termly charge of £90 to cover weekend activities.

All outstanding Course fees to be paid in full 8 weeks prior to start date or immediately in full if booking made less than 8 weeks prior to commencement.

Insurances:

• Travel, medical and holiday insurance are also recommended. It is possible to take out your own insurance or the International Student Insurance Policy offered by Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd which has been specifically designed for overseas students studying in the UK.  See:  www.endsleigh.co.uk for more details.

Travel arrangements:

• If you require us to arrange airport transfers these will be charged separately, in addition.

Cancellation charges :

• 25% of the full registered period of stay will be payable up to 1 month in advance.

• 50% of full course fees up to 2 weeks in advance

• No refund less than 2 weeks in advance.

Should a child be withdrawn from the course or be asked to leave the course during their stay, no refund will be applicable.

For further information please contact  Mrs Jo Mason on (+44) 1395 513984 or email  jo.mason@iesmail.com                                                                                                                                                           

Short Course Fees 2012-13

• Registration Fee: £55

• Holding Fee: £500

• Half Term holiday week minimum charge: £350

• Termly charge to cover weekend activities: £90