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YOUR CLASSROOM
COURSES FOR SCHOOL GROUPS AGED 7-17
UNLOCK THE POWER 60
OF ENGLISH
YOUR BELL STORY STARTS HERE
YEARS
OF TEACHING
EXPERTISE
• We will challenge your students to exceed • We will use clear and effective teaching • Your students will be supported
their goals, not just achieve them. methods to help your students learn. throughout the day by members of our
• We have high standards of behaviour, • Your child will create a portfolio of dedicated team, including teachers,
encouraging students to take their learning and achievements during activity leaders and houseparents.
FRANK BELL
responsibility for their actions, and excel the course. • We can tailor your programme to suit
both in and outside of the classroom. the individual needs of the students and
ensure that lessons and activities suit
A WORLD OF their interests and learning goals.
EXPERIENCE
Over the past 60 years,
we have developed and
designed programmes for
WE WILL HELP WE WILL GIVE YOU WE BELIEVE IN
students across the globe YOU TO LEARN REGULAR FEEDBACK THE IMPORTANCE
from schools in countries
including:
EVERYWHERE TO MAKE YOU A OF EDUCATION
• Belgium
We’ll show your students how to BETTER LEARNER At Bell, we are all students. We are
achieve their goals faster by including passionate about education and never
• Chile (left) Your students will work with their
learning in every part of the day. stop learning or striving to be the best
• Greece teachers to review successes and
we can be, setting ourselves high
• Austria identify areas for development, then
expectations and challenging goals,
• Italy adapt their aims as needed.
just like the ones we set your students.
• Argentina
• Switzerland
• China (top right) LEARNING ASSESSMENT ORGANISATIONAL
• Turkey EVERYWHERE AS LEARNING LEARNING
• Saudi Arabia PRINCIPLE PRINCIPLE PRINCIPLE
• Kazakhstan (bottom right)
• Japan.
• Our activity options have clear learning • Your students will develop as independent • Bell’s 2015 report from the Independent
outcomes, encouraging learning outside learners through self-evaluation and Schools Inspectorate praised our “culture
the classroom. peer assessment. of continuous improvement”.
1939-1945 1955 1962 1998 2007 2013 • We give your group the opportunity to use • We will give your students feedback • All staff complete safeguarding
1916
FOUNDER AS A PRISONER OF WAR DURING FRANK BELL INTRODUCES BELL WELCOMES BELL INTRODUCES BELL OPENS A and improve their English with our staff and on their progress, advising them how training prior to working on a Bell young
FRANK BELL WORLD WAR II, FRANK TEACHES HIS ESTABLISHES ITS FIRST ITS FIRST NEW SUBJECT NEW RESIDENTIAL each other throughout their stay at Bell. to improve. learner group programme.
IS BORN IN FELLOW PRISONERS SPANISH AND THE FIRST BELL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAMMES CENTRE IN ST
CALCUTTA, FRENCH, WHICH LEADS TO THE SCHOOL AT COURSE FOR FROM CHILE IN ENGLISH TO ITS ALBANS, OFFERING
INDIA CREATION OF A SECRET UNIVERSITY. 9 CRANMER ROAD YOUNG LEARNERS YOUNG LEARNER YEAR-ROUND
DURING THIS TIME HE BECOMES IN CAMBRIDGE PROGRAMMES COURSES FOR
CONVINCED THAT THE ROUTE TO SCHOOL GROUPS
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND AND YOUNG
UNDERSTANDING LIES IN LEARNING LEARNERS
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AN INTEGRATED
LEARNING APPROACH
We believe children achieve their best when stimulated and challenged. Our courses are designed to encourage each
child to develop their skills and confidence both inside and outside the classroom, putting theory into practice and
accelerating their learning. Every aspect of our integrated courses can be tailored around your group’s needs to ensure
that your Bell study experience achieves your learning goals.
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LEARNING IN ENGLISH IN LEARNING ENGLISH THROUGH LEARNING ENGLISH THROUGH LEARNING TOGETHER IN A
IVI and interviews. In lessons, students will learn: activity leaders and evening activities are opportunities outside the classroom. they are part of a family. Students learn
TIE S
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practical everyday language with team-based, allowing students to use Students prepare in class before they practical skills such as:
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CO suitable for school and university explore and develop their skills in a range
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l conducting interviews managing their pocket money.
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life skills such as independence and of sports, creative and academic activities
l l taking part in fact-finding challenges
teamwork improve English knowledge and skills
l They will also learn essential life skills
l completing activity sheets.
about topics such as Victorian London,
l such as understanding instructions, and such as responsibility, independence and
The Environment and Travel and Tourism social language to aid cooperation Each study tour is reviewed in class effective communication.
develop life skills such as teamwork, afterwards. The students discuss what they
about subjects such as Geography,
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leadership, collaboration and planning. have learnt and explore the topics further, FOR YOUR GROUP BY:
Biology, Physics or English Literature.
keeping records in their portfolios.
PERSONALISE ACTIVITIES Informing us of students with additional
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PERSONALISE LESSONS
FOR YOUR GROUP BY: FOR YOUR GROUP BY: PERSONALISE STUDY TOURS physical or learning needs so we can
FOR YOUR GROUP BY: provide any additional resources required
Choosing a theme or topic of your choice
l Tailoring your afternoon programme to
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the interests of your group – from cricket Choosing the specific cities or sights you
l Advising us on any practical skills you
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for English language lessons
to cookery and animation to archery would like your group to visit – London would like your group to focus on
Selecting one of our subject packages
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sights such as the Houses of Parliament Taking a full and active part in our
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(see pages 13-15) and choosing a subject E xpanding your British cultural
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and Buckingham Palace or historic welfare provision to ensure students feel
to complement your school curriculum experience with British sports
locations such as Windsor and Cambridge supported and at home.
Choosing an exam programme you
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and games like rounders, rugby
or even Quidditch! Including destinations that support
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would like your students to prepare for
subject-based learning – for example,
e.g. Trinity GESE, Cambridge English Choosing evening activities and events
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the Science Museum, Natural
exams, subject iGCSEs to suit your group – options include
History Museum, Bank of England,
Incorporating supporting field trips
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a fashion show, ghost walk, bonfire,
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
into a subject-based curriculum. British quiz, mystery evening or
themed disco. Selecting weekend or overnight options
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For example, geography field trips
to destinations such as Scotland or Wales.
might focus on map work, a river study
or the urban environment.
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EXCELLENT
WATCH WELFARE AND
SUPPORT
OUR VIDEO:
ARRIVING IN
THE UK
Your group’s welfare is our top priority. With over 60 years of experience, we have established an
outstanding level of care. Our enthusiastic team of staff works closely with group leaders to ensure each
child has the best home-away-from-home experience on a Bell young learner programme.
24 HOUR
SUPERVISION
OUR EXPERTISE MEDICAL HELP
We have morning clinics available with
Whether it’s your school’s first, second or our school nurse, and agreements with
fortieth visit to a Bell young learner centre, local health providers, if a student should
you can expect the same high level of require medical attention. All our staff
care and attention to welfare on which our have first aid knowledge and a minimum of
reputation has been built. three staff members at each centre have
“ We’ve had a wonderful overall experience, but the SAFE ARRIVALS more advanced first aid training.
most important thing was that the staff really cared, Groups will be welcomed at the airport AN INCLUSIVE APPROACH
not only about the children’s learning experience, but by a member of Bell staff who will travel We will always endeavour to accommodate
also about their welfare. They built up each child’s back with them to the school. On arrival, students with additional learning needs. YOUR DEDICATED BELL TEAM
self-esteem and made them feel at ease at all times. students will attend a welcome meeting to Bell St Albans can also accommodate
Principal: Overall responsibility for the
”
We’re looking forward to another Bell experience soon! learn about the school and meet the staff. students with physical disabilities or
staff, students and course including
SECURE ACCOMMODATION mobility issues. We will work with you
VICTORIA, GROUP LEADER FROM GREECE academic integrity.
before your group arrives to see how we
#mybellstory All Bell young learner courses are fully
residential with 24-hour supervision provided. can tailor the programme to meet the English and subject teachers:
Responsible for delivering the academic
Boys and girls have separate accommodation needs of individual students.
programme agreed with you. Experts
on site with their own secure storage for REGULAR INSPECTIONS at teaching inspiring lessons, graded
valuables. Pocket money and medications We are regularly inspected by industry for ability.
are handed to the staff for safekeeping. regulators who assess our provision and
All our activities are fully risk assessed for Welfare team: Ensure the students
frequently receive points of excellence for
safety. We have a minimum staff to student are safe and comfortable. They hold
our welfare and pastoral care.
ratio of 1:6 and 1:5 for students aged 7-11. house meetings, supervise wake up and
bedtime and look after medical needs.
HAPPY CHILDREN, HAPPY PARENTS YOUR KNOWLEDGE Activity leaders: Responsible for designing
We collect students’ feedback through
and delivering a varied and educational
daily house meetings, questionnaires, No one knows your group like you do,
activity programme that maximises
and a suggestions box – and we act on so it’s important that we work closely in
students’ learning opportunities.
requests right away. Each evening, children partnership with your team. Group leaders
have access to WiFi and computers so help us to: Centre administrator: Manages
they can contact friends and family. the school facilities including
Uphold high standards of behaviour
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bedrooms, classrooms, laundry,
FULLY-VETTED STAFF and discipline at all times catering and transport.
Before anyone can work for Bell they Ensure full student participation
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must pass safeguarding checks including in all aspects of the programme
ISA Children’s Barred List clearance,
Accompany students on excursions
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a criminal record check and supply full
and off-site activities, and supervise
references covering the last five years.
students under 12 on free time during
All staff complete a course in Child
study tours
Protection and every centre has a
number of staff who hold the Advanced Accompany students to medical
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IN THE UK
BELLENGLISH.COM/
YOUNGLEARNER
Bell St Albans is an elegant and historic Victorian building which provides a safe and friendly
place to stay. The main school – for living, teaching, learning and social events –
is set around a traditional courtyard garden where students can relax in their free time.
STRATFORD- CAMBRIDGE
UPON-AVON
Luton Stansted
OXFORD
ST ALBANS
Heathrow
Ebbsfleet
WINDSOR
LONDON
Transfers available from the following London airports or international train stations:
London Luton Airport (27km) London Stansted Airport (58km)
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES
Art and design Archery British school games
CONTACT US
FOR MORE DETAILS
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COURSE WE WELCOMED
PACKAGES FOR
STUDENTS FROM
21 COUNTRIES
ON OUR GROUP
EVERY GROUP
COURSES
IN 2015
Bell offers a range of English language and subject-based courses designed around your
group’s learning needs and budget. Choose the Gold or Platinum package that suits you,
then work with us to finalise the academic programme, activities and study tours or excursions.
l The Tudors
l London Life l English: iGCSE Creative Writing preparation SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMME
l British Literature l G
eography: iGCSE paper 4 preparation: Join us in the summer on one of
l Magic and Mystery Rivers and slopes, Traffic and spheres of our mixed nationality courses at
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ambridge English First influence, Shops and services Bell St Albans or one of three
“ I always love to see the magic that is brought to life
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(FCE) exam preparation. l Physics: iGCSE Electrons and Electronics prestigious UK boarding schools.
for the students on a Bell course. The energy, love, care, You’ll benefit from discounted prices
enthusiasm, positivity and hard work of the staff have ENGLISH ENGLISH SUBJECT SUBJECT and free group leader places, depending
made our experience a true success for each and every COURSE COMPONENTS GOLD PLATINUM GOLD PLATINUM on the size of your group.
one of the students. They have all grown in some way Tuition BESPOKE PROGRAMMES
and are going home with unforgettable memories.
” 15 hours 4 4 Our group experts will work with you to
CLARA, GROUP LEADER FROM CHILE 21 hours 4 4 design a fully-customised programme,
#mybellstory Transport
Shared 4 4
completely tailored to your group’s needs.
COURSES AT YOUR SCHOOL
Exclusive 4 4 Our group team can deliver
Airport transfers programmes at your school or other
Accompanied arrival 4 4 location in your country.
Accompanied arrival and departure 4 4
Free group leaders
1 for every 15 students 4 4
1 for every 10 students 4 4
Assessment
On arrival 4 4
Pre-course and on arrival 4 4
Study tours
Walking tours 4 4
Local attractions 4 4
Dedicated course coordinator 4 4
Pocket money management 4 4
Tuition for group leaders 4 4
Group photo 4 4
End of course DVD 4 4
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SAMPLE CONTACT US FOR
TIMETABLES
MORE DETAILS ON
TAILORING YOUR
PROGRAMME
TO MEET YOUR
GROUP’S NEEDS
£625
to Britain to Shakespeare quick cricket
SUCH AS:
Stonehenge
BREAK BREAK BREAK St Albans BREAK
NET
PER
WEE PROJECT LESSON: Brighton
ACTIVITY: Rounders ACTIVITY: Cricket ACTIVITY: Archery ACTIVITY: K* The language ACTIVITY: Volleyball Windsor PROJECT
Stratford
or sketching or drama or cookery Orienteering of Shakespeare; or bracelet-making London PRESENTATION
phrases and idioms
17.30 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME 17.30 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME
18.00 18.00
£825
DINNER AND FREE TIME DINNER AND FREE TIME
19.30 EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: 19.30 EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT:
Ice-breakers Challenge night British quiz Mystery evening Ghost trail Disco Ice-breakers Boys vs Girls Sculpture night Human Cluedo Bonfire celebration James Bond ball NET
PER
WEE
K*
21.30 HOUSE MEETINGS FOLLOWED BY BEDTIME 21.30 HOUSE MEETINGS FOLLOWED BY BEDTIME
£725
longshore drift EXCURSION: to airport
12.30 LUNCH London LUNCH 12.30 LUNCH LUNCH
River Trip
NET
GEOGRAPHY: PER GEOGRAPHY: ACTIVITY:
ACTIVITY: Rugby ACTIVITY: Football GEOGRAPHY: WEE Shop and ACTIVITY: Football
K*
Water and rivers – Rural areas – Photography or Traffic Survey
or glass-painting or mask-making Mock iGCSE or mask-making
erosion and transport rural/urban fringes quick cricket
BREAK BREAK
GEOGRAPHY:
BREAK BREAK EXCURSION:
London
£925
NET
ACTIVITY: Rounders ACTIVITY: Cricket ACTIVITY: Archery ACTIVITY: ACTIVITY: Volleyball ACTIVITY: Archery PER
WEE
Rural areas – K*
or sketching or drama or cookery Orienteering or bracelet-making or photography
land use
17.30 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME 17.30 HOUSE TIME HOUSE TIME
18.00 DINNER AND FREE TIME 18.00 DINNER AND FREE TIME
19.30 EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: 19.30 EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT: EVENING EVENT:
Ice-breakers Challenge night British quiz Mystery evening Ghost trail Disco Ice-breakers Boys vs Girls Sculpture night Human Cluedo Bonfire celebration James Bond ball
21.30 HOUSE MEETINGS FOLLOWED BY BEDTIME 21.30 HOUSE MEETINGS FOLLOWED BY BEDTIME
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