ARDINGLY COLLEGE
Residential accommodation | Course dates: 1st July - 12th August 2024
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Key Facts
- Traditional boarding school
- Set in 250 acres of countryside
- 50 minutes to London by direct train
- Multi-National programme
- Extensive sports facilities & indoor heated swimming pool
Haywards Heath and Ardingly College
Ardingly College is located near Haywards Heath, just 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport and to the south-east of London. Set in 250 acres of unspoilt countryside, including forests and a lake, the College is only 20 minutes from the town of Brighton on the South Coast.
The local town of Haywards Heath provides all services such as banking, restaurants and shopping. It is an ideal place for students to explore an English town.
Our course takes place in Ardingly College, one of England’s famous independent boarding schools. Founded in 1858, it moved to the present site in 1870s and was originally a boys’ school. Over the years, facilities have been built and upgraded, but the site still retains an impressive air of tradition and quality.
The school’s facilities include extensive playing fields, an indoor heated swimming pool, six hard tennis courts and two full size astroturfs. For academic purposes the school has spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a drama studio, and space for activities, both indoor and out.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in nine boarding houses situated around the campus. Single, double and triple rooms, with both shared and en-suite bathrooms are available. All houses have a communal area with kitchen, sofas and TV. Bedrooms are cleaned weekly.
Catering
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken in the school dining hall. The excellent menus include vegetarian meals as well as a selection of hot and cold dishes together with a salad bar. A cooked breakfast as well as a continental breakfast is served daily. Different allergies can be catered for. Barbeques are also held on a regular basis.
Educational Excursion Programme
Key Educational Excursion Features
- Direct trains from Haywards Heath to London (50 minutes)
- Great sightseeing walks to take in main tourist attractions in London, Brighton and Canterbury
- Included entrances to Brighton Pavilion or Sealife Centre and Canterbury Cathedral or Canterbury Tales
On a two week programme students go to London, Canterbury, Brighton and a half-day visit to Horsham.
On a three week programme students also go on a second visit to London and an additional half-day visit to Horsham.
London #1
Our educational excursion to London begins with a walking tour of the city – the best way to see all the world-famous landmarks. During the tour, students will see Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and much more. At the end of the sightseeing tour, students have some free time to visit some shops and buy souvenirs.
Canterbury
Canterbury's skyline is dominated by the stunning Cathedral, the oldest in England. Our visit includes entry into this beautiful building as well as a walking tour around the city led by our activity leaders. Canterbury is also a modern and vibrant city, which our students will have the opportunity to explore and do some shopping during their visit.
Brighton
Brighton is a vibrant seaside city and resort, easy to explore on foot. Our walking tour takes in the white Regency architecture along the sea front, Brighton Beach and the Victorian Brighton Pier, plus there is plenty of time for shopping around the Lanes. The educational excursion also includes a visit to the famous Brighton Pavilion, or the Sealife Centre.
London #2 (3 week programme)
In a city like London, there is always something interesting to do. On the second excursion students will have the chance to visit some of London’s wonderful museums, markets, art galleries or parks. There will also be chances to explore a new part of London, such as Covent Garden, the City, or Oxford Street, to fit in some shopping, or just soak up the atmosphere of the capital.
Horsham (Half-day)
Horsham, on the River Arun, is close to Ardingly College. It is a lively market town, great for a walk around and do some shopping. The town itself is an interesting mix of traditional English architecture and modern facilities. Many building in Horsham date from the 18th century (and earlier) but there is also a modern covered shopping centre and all the main British retailers are represented.
Optional Visits
In a two week programme there is one Optional visit day (in a 3 week programme there are two Optional visit days). There are a range of visits that can be booked once a group is in the UK. Please contact the head office for more information.
Course Features
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Course fees (per week):
En-suite: £985.00
Premium Standard: £950.00
Standard: £915.00 - Accommodation: Residential
- Course dates: 1st July - 12th August 2024
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Student ages: Trailblazers (14-17)
Voyagers (11-14)
Explorers (7-11) - Student nationalities: Italian, Spanish, French, Austrian, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Chinese
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Airport transfer time:
Gatwick: 20min
Heathrow: 60min - Educational Excursions:
London
Canterbury
Brighton
Optional visits - English lessons: 15 hours per week
- Laundry facilities: Yes
- Wifi on campus: Yes
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Centre address:
Elac Study Vacations
Ardingly College
1 College Road
Ardingly
Haywards Heath
RH17 6SQ
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