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Goldsmiths – University of London

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Founded in 1891, Goldsmiths is a world-renowned centre of the Arts, with many famous artists past and present amongst its alumni. It now forms part of the University of London. The college is located in New Cross, south east London, close to historic Maritime Greenwich and well connected to the rest of the city.
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Key Facts

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12 – 17 years (no under 12s accepted)

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15 contact hours per week

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Groups & Individuals

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University Campus

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Residential

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300 max beds per week

Highlights

  • University campus in London
  • Full London experience
  • 2 full day excursions to Brighton and Cambridge

About the programme*

  • English levels: Elementary – Proficiency (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels)
  • Maximum class size: 20**
  • Explore the iconic sites of London
  • London university experience
  • Visit Cambridge and Brighton
  • Full Group Leader Programme included. Download here.

 

ACADEMIC CHOICE

  • Trinity GESE exam***
  • Employability for the 21st Century syllabus: Available for students aged 14+ with minimum English level B1
  • Academic Skills for Higher Education syllabus: Available for students with minimum English level B1. Minimum of 12 students

 

*sample programme for Turn 2 may differ due to Goldsmiths graduation

**in exceptional circumstances, this maximum may be exceeded

***subject to demand and minimum student numbers required

Oxford International Junior Programmes understands that occasionally slightly young/older siblings or friends may wish to come in a group. Oxford International Junior Programmes reserves the right to accept students who are slightly younger or older than the advertised minimum/maximum age. These exceptional requests must be approved by our admissions team in advance. Appropriate welfare and safety provisions will apply.

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Dates

1

Turn 1

01 July – 15 July 2024

2

Turn 2

15 July – 29 July 2024

3

Turn 3

29 July – 12 August 2024

Goldsmiths, University of London

FACILITIES

Sports: Netball and Tennis courts are available with a large field perfect for football. An on-site gym is also available for group leaders who can enrol for a small fee

Other: This closed campus layout means all facilities are within easy reach; classrooms, dining room, accommodation, social areas, sports facilities and the on-site cinema are all within easy access.

ACCOMMODATION

  • Recently refurbished single rooms with a private bathroom, in flats of 6-8 rooms with a social space for students to relax in
  • The majority of the accommodation is located inside the campus with additional rooms available opposite the main site entrance
  • Spacious rooms with a desk and a chair
  • 24-hour security on campus to ensure the students’ welfare

LOCAL TRANSPORT

Rail: 5 minutes on the train to central London via two train stations which are only a 1-minute walk from the campus

Bus: 177 to Greenwich, 172 to St Paul’s, 171 to Holborn, 453 to Marylebone (via Oxford Circus), 343 or 21 to London Bridge

Goldsmiths

Education Building, New Cross, London SE14 6NL, UK

Central London

Charing Cross Underground Station, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5DR, UK

Greenwich Park

Great Cross Ave, Greenwich, London SE10 8XJ, UK

Brighton

31 Meeting House Ln, Brighton BN1 1HB, UK

London Heathrow Airport

Condor Way, Longford, Hounslow TW6, UK

London Gatwick

North Terminal, Departures Rd, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NP, UK

Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport, Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted CM24 1QW, UK

Location guide

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Sample Programme

MorningAfternoonEvening
Day 1ArrivalsArrivalsCampus tour and ice-breaker activities
Day 2Placement Test and Lesson 1Greenwich with walking tour and entrance to Royal ObservatoryEvening in London
Day 3Visit to Science and Natural History MuseumsVisit to Hyde Park including the Serpentine and the Princess Diana Memorial FountainOnsite Activities
Day 4Lesson 2Lesson 3Welcome Disco
Day 5Full day excursion to Brighton by trainWalking tour and entrance to Brighton i360British Quiz Night
Day 6Lesson 4Lesson 5Onsite Activities
Day 7Politics and Royalty walking tourVisit to the National Gallery and shopping Covent GardenEvening in London
Day 8Lesson 6City Cruise along the River Thames from campusEvening in London
Day 9Lesson 7Lesson 8Karaoke/Lip Sync Battle
Day 10Thameside walking tour with visit to TATE ModernVisit Leicester Sq, Piccadilly, Oxford St and Regent StTalent Show
Day 11Lesson 9Lesson 10International Night
Day 11Full day excursion to Cambridge by coachProfessional walking tour and free time to explore the cityOnsite Activities
Day 12Visit to British MuseumCamden with walking tour and visit to Regents ParkFarewell Party
Day 13Optional ExcursionOptional ExcursionOnsite Activities
Day 14DeparturesDeparturesDepartures

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