At the heart of every Bell young learner course lies 15 hours of language tuition each week. The language lessons provide a foundation for the rest of the course, so that students can get the most out of their experience. The morning language lessons are built around a themed project, which the teachers and students agree at the beginning of the course. Previous projects have included: The Environment, All About Me, Pirate Adventure and Comparing Cultures.
Students prepare for the study tour in class prior to the trip and during the day they will complete a worksheet and use what they have learnt in their class work.
Ardingly College in Sussex
Destinations may include: London, Brighton, Canterbury, Cambridge, Hastings, Greenwich and Tunbridge Wells.
Bell's new dual-award English and activity course allows young learners to gain certification in their chosen activity, plus a Trinity GESE speaking exam demonstrating their English language skills. The programmes available are:
Water sports - Students work towards the BCU 1 Star award in canoeing. They will also have a chance to try other water sports such as sailing or raft building.
Performing arts - Students have the opportunity to gain a Trinity Guildhall Speech and Drama award as part of a varied programme of performing arts.
Outdoor survival skills - Students take part in a range of team-building, problem solving and outdoor activities, gaining certificates in survival skills and first aid.
Sports leaders - Students work towards a Sports Leadership award, developing practical skills such as motivation, organisation, communication and team work.
Our Young Learners follow a busy timetable (at least eight hours per day). Our courses are made up from a blend of components, click on each element in the graphic for more information.
Language: 15 hours
At the heart of every Bell young learner course lies 15 hours of language tuition each week. The language lessons provide a foundation for the rest of the course, so that students can get the most out of their experience. The morning language lessons are built around a themed project, which the teachers and students agree at the beginning of the course. Previous projects have included: The Environment, All About Me, Pirate Adventure and Comparing Cultures.
Sports & Activities Option: 8 hours
Students choose a selection of sports and activities, allowing them to try new things and take advantage of the many on-site facilities.
Students prepare for the study tour in class prior to the trip and during the day they will complete a worksheet and use what they have learnt in their class work. Their worksheets will form part of their language portfolio.
Ardingly College in Sussex
A minimum of one full day and one half day every week, selected from the following destinations: Royal Tunbridge Wells, London, Brighton, Canterbury, Hastings and Greenwich.
Afternoon Interests: 4 hours
This component allows students to relax and have fun through a programme of supervised activities, such as football, badminton, basketball and arts and crafts.
Free transfers are provided on arrival and departure days only. The transport will depart from the airports at regular intervals between 08:00 and 21:00.
These are the airports included in the 'Bell transfer scheme':
Heathrow
Gatwick
Stansted
Eurostar Ebbsfleet
The Leys
Free
£POA
Free
£POA
Bloxham
Free
Free
£POA
£POA
Cobham
Free
Free
Free
Free
Wellington
Free
Free
£POA
£POA
Bedgebury
Free
Free
£POA
Free
£POA = price on application
If a flight cannot be booked for the course start date, before booking another date you must contact the Customer Service Team.
We recommend that your child brings about £100 a week pocket money either in cash or travellers cheques. A £30 refundable deposit to cover keys and damages is also taken from students at the start of the course. Please make sure the money you send covers both pocket money and the deposit.
You can also send money in advance - either a sterling cheque payable to ‘The Bell Educational Trust Ltd’ or by bank transfer as follows:
Barclays Bank Plc, Bene’t Street Branch, PO Box 2, Cambridge CB2 3PZ, UK. Bank sort code: 20 17 19, Account number: 80597228, Bank reference: The Bell Educational Trust Ltd, IBAN code: GB38 BARC 2017 1980 5972 28, Swift/BIC code: BARC GB 2103J
Please note that bank transfers can take up to 2 weeks and you will be liable for all bank transfer charges. Please write your child’s name and booking reference number on the transfer documents and send us a copy of the banking papers.
Your child can also obtain cash from your bank account while they are in Britain by using a credit/debit card. Please enquire at your bank in your own country if you wish to arrange this.
We are unable to accept credit card payments for pocket money, or pass on money before we receive it. Because of the time taken to transfer money, we recommend that adequate funds are sent before the course starts.
Course rules information
We have a set of rules which applies to behaviour in our centres, during trips and activities organised by Bell, and in accommodation arranged by Bell. These will be sent to you with your pre-course information.
Students may not leave the school or be absent from meals without permission from the Centre Manager.
Attendance at lessons and participation on trips is compulsory.
Students must observe the rules relating to IT software.
Students must observe bedtimes, and silence must be maintained in bedrooms after lights out at night.
Students are not allowed into the bedrooms occupied by students of the opposite sex.
Bullying will not be tolerated.
Fire escapes are for emergency use only.
Mobile phone, iPods and other electronic devices must be switched off during lessons, activities and after lights out.
No smoking is allowed on any Bell Young Learner course at any time.
School swimming pool rules must be strictly observed. No student may enter the pool if there is no lifeguard present.
Students must hand in their travel documents, passports, IDs and all monies to the Centre Manager for safekeeping.
Pocket money requests should be given to Houseparents and pocket money will be issued at stated times.
Students should keep all valuables safely locked away, or hand them in to their Houseparent for safe keeping.
Any student who causes damage or breakages may be charged for repairs or replacement. A £30 refundable damage/key deposit will be taken from the student at the start of the course (please send sufficient money to cover this plus pocket money).
Students found to possess, use or supply alcohol or illegal drugs will be sent home with no refund of fees.
Any students breaking these rules, or English law, or persisting in serious anti-social behaviour will be disciplined and may be sent home early with no refund of fees.
*What is the Trinity GESE?
The Trinity Graded Examinations in Spoken English test students' ability in speaking through one-to-one oral examinations with a native English-speaking examiner from the famous Trinity College, London.