Guildford
Summer Course
University of Surrey
Guildford
Key Facts
10 – 17 years
15 or 21 contact hours per week
Groups
University Campus
Residential
400 max beds per week
Highlights
- Surrounded by the beautiful English countryside but only 30 minutes from London
- 3 full-day excursions to London and Oxford
- Large outdoor spaces for summer activities
About the programme
- English levels: Elementary – Proficiency (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels)
- Young learners’ syllabus available for students aged 9-11
- Maximum class size: 18
- 3 full-day excursions
- Full Group Leader Programme included. Download here.
ACTIVITY CHOICE
- Trinity GESE exam*
- World of Work (ASL) syllabus: Available for students aged 14+ with minimum English level B1*
- Intensive English available for an extra 6 hours per week* (2 x 3 hours during on-site activities for a small supplement)
- Free Science and Drama workshops will be offered as part of on-site activities
*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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02 July - 16 July2
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16 July - 30 JulyUniversity of Surrey
FACILITIES
Sports: The Main Hall is reserved for indoor sports and the playing field can be used for all recreational activities. There is a gym for group leaders at the University of Surrey’s Manor Park campus (15 min walk) where you can enrol for a small fee.
Other: The University is set within a safe closed campus environment perfect for socialising and enjoying the large shop and Starbucks facilities on site.
ACCOMMODATION
- Single rooms in standard accommodation in the centre of campus with shared bathroom facilities
- Bathroom to bedroom ratio 1:4
- Accommodation is configured into flats/levels of between 10 and 14 rooms
- Most accommodation blocks have a shared kitchen facility where students can relax in the evening
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Rail: There is a train from Guildford Railway Station to London Waterloo every 20 mins. The journey takes between 40mins and 1hr 10 mins.
Bus: Buses from the train station operate a regular service to the campus. Services 17, 27 and 37 run approx. every 10 minutes. Reduced Sunday service.
View GuidebookUniversity of Surrey
Senate House, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK
Central London
Charing Cross Underground Station, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5DR, UK
Guildford Town Centre
Guildford GU1 3AJ
Canterbury
Old Sessions House, N Holmes Rd, Canterbury CT1 1NX, UK
Guildford Train Station
Guildford Railway Station, Guildford GU1 4UT, UK
London Heathrow Airport
Condor Way, Longford, Hounslow TW6, UK
London Gatwick
North Terminal, Departures Rd, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NP, UK
Location guide
University of Surrey
Central London
Guildford Town Centre
Canterbury
Guildford Train Station
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick
Sample Programme
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrivals | Arrivals | Campus tour and ice-breaker activities |
| Day 2 | Placement Test and Lesson 1 | Local orientation of Guildford and Guildford Photo Challenge | On-site Activities |
| Day 3 | Lesson 2 | On-site Activities | Welcome Disco |
| Day 4 | Extended full day excursion to London by train with Politics and Royalty walking tour | Entrance to National Gallery and shopping in central London | On-site Activities |
| Day 5 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Karaoke/Lip Sync Battle |
| Day 6 | Full day excursion to Oxford with walking tour of the city | Entrance to an Oxford college and free time to explore the city centre | Disco |
| Day 7 | Lesson 5 | On-site Activities | International Evening |
| Day 8 | Lesson 6 | Lesson 7 | On-site Activities |
| Day 9 | Full day to London by train with Thameside Walking Tour | Visit to British Museum and shopping on Oxford Street | Late return to campus with dinner voucher |
| Day 10 | On-site Activities | Lesson 8 | On-site Activities |
| Day 11 | Full day to Portsmouth | Entrance to HMS Victory and walking tour | On-site Activities |
| Day 12 | On-site Activities | Lesson 9 | Talent Show |
| Day 13 | On-site Activities | Lesson 10 | On-site Activities |
| Day 14 | Optional Excursion | Optional Excursion | Disco |
| Day 15 | Departures | Departures | Departures |
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