St Edmund's School, Canterbury
| Ages: | Residential: 8 - 18 years |
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| Dates: | 7 July - 11 August |
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Canterbury
England 's most famous Cathedral city, Canterbury is home to two universities with 20,000 students. There are many busy cafes and a modern shopping centre; you will really enjoy this city whether you're here for 2 weeks or 2 months!
2 major European capitals are within easy reach (London - St.Pancras 55 minutes; London - Victoria 90 minutes; Paris Gare du Nord 2.5 hrs).
Canterbury welcomes almost 3 million visitors each year and there's always something to see and do.
The School
St Edmund's School was founded over 100 years ago. It is a very impressive building, standing in its own large grounds on a hill overlooking the city, with a wonderful view of the cathedral. The school is very close to the University of Kent, and within walking distance of the city centre.
The main building is for accommodation and meals are self-service in the oak panelled dining room. Classes take place in a separate classroom block. There are a number of comfortable common rooms with TV and video.
Sport facilities:
- Sports hall for five-a-side football, basketball and volleyball.
- Open-air heated swimming pool.
- Tennis courts.
- Large playing fields.
The Accommodation
Residential
Boys and girls sleep in separate parts of the building, and each section has its own bath/shower facilities. Bedrooms accommodate 2/3/4 students and there are larger rooms for younger ones or groups of friends, each having their own private area.
Places of interest in the area
- Canterbury Cathedral
- Westgate Garden
- The Canterbury Tales
- The Roman Museum
- The Museum of Canterbury
- Dane John Maze and Gardens
- Cinemas
- Sports & leisure centre
- River Tour
Disneyland Paris
Weekend in Disneyland Paris - Friday / Sunday
| PRICE (per week) | ||
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| Residential accommodation | 15 hours tuition per week, Programme and excursions | £548 |
| Tuition Only | 15 hours of classes per week | £168 |
| Tuition + Programme | 15 hours of classes per week + Afternoon activities and excursions | £274 |
| Optional Extras | ||
| Disneyland Paris | Weekend in Disneyland Paris - Friday/Sunday | £208 |
