Southsea Junior English Programmes
Embassy Summer at the University of Portsmouth
Our centre is located next to the seafront in a building which is part of the University of Portsmouth. Both the centre and accommodation are within a short walk of the city centre, the Historic Dockyard and the Clarence Pier.
Portsmouth has a lot to offer, with sights such as the Spinnaker Tower and Southsea Castle, and is also very close to other interesting cities such as Brighton. Students have a lot to explore!
Key Facts:
Price: £1,000 per week (price includes tuition, trips, activities, accommodation, and full board)
Location: University of Portsmouth
Dates: 30 June – 18 August
Ages: 12–18 (18 year olds accepted as part of a group with a leader)
Accommodation: Single room with en-suite
Sample Excursion: Oxford, London, and Brighton.
- Rooms laid out along corridors
- Room furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair
- Rooms and bathrooms cleaned weekly, common rooms every other day
- Laundry available in the residence for a small fee.
- Meals are served in a large dining hall, with a packed lunch at the weekends
- Wi-Fi throughout accommodation
- 15 minutes walking distance to classes
On-site activities are organised in between lessons and during evenings. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. All activities are designed to continue learning in a fun and enjoyable way, encouraging students to develop life skills and make new friends through sport, activities and socially interactive games.
Sample activities
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- Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball and basketball
- Daytime activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops
- Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show, and team games
Excursions and Trips
Our students get to explore exciting places such as
- Historic Dockyard
- Gun Wharf Keys
- Arundel Castle
London: See the sites on this fantastic Westminster walking tour and visit the National Gallery
Brighton: Enjoy this vibrant popular seaside city with beautiful architecture and visit The Sea Life Centre and The Palace Pier
Oxford: Students can experience this famous university city and visit one of its famous colleges
- Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 20 x 45 minute lessons per week morning or afternoon
- Placement test on day 1 to ensure students are in the correct class
- Maximum 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Spacious classrooms with projectors
- Classrooms are located across the main University building
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
- Materials included, as well as an end of course report and a certificate
Travel times to nearest airports
| (LGW) London Gatwick Airport | 1 hour 35 minutes |
| (LHR) London Heathrow Airport | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| (STN) Stansted Airport | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| (LTN) Luton Airport | 2 hours |
Travel times to nearest train station
| St Pancras International (Eurostar) | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Sample Programme
Each 14 night stay will include a number of local accompanied visits to London with visits/activities and 2 full-day excursions to other major cities such as Cambridge, Brighton and Canterbury. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.
Students may have lessons either in the morning or in the afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that.
The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
| Week 1 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Onsite sports and activties Optional trip to Beaulieu Motor Museum |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full day trip: London with Westminster walking tour and visit to a museum |
| Afternoon | Local visit and Millenium Walk | Visit to Southsea Castle | Mini-olympics Onsite sports and activities |
Half day trip: Portsmouth Historic Dockyards | Build-your-own board game Onsite sports and activities |
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| Evening | Welcome and Team Games | Karaoke Mixed Sports/Dance |
Games/Casino Murder Mystery |
Egg Drop Culture Club |
Football Tournament X-factor |
Disco | Clarance Pier Film Night |
| Week 2 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Local activities Optional trip to Isle of Wight |
Local Visit and Lord Nelson Trail | Visit Southsea Model Village and Albert Road Shops | Ultimate frisbee Onsite sports and activities |
Half day trip: Gun Wharf Keys | Paper airplane competition Onsite sports and activities |
Full day trip: Brighton with walking tour and visit to the Sea Life Centre |
| Afternoon | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Welcome night | Karaoke Mixed Sports/Dance |
Games/Casino Arts & crafts |
British Universities Q&A with Staff Make your own Movie |
Football Tournament Fashion Show |
Disco | Clarance Pier Film Night |
| Week 3 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Onsite sports and activties Optional trip to London with London Eye |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full day trip: Oxford with walking tour and college visit |
| Afternoon | Local visit and South Parade Pier | Visit Spinnaker Tower | Speed friendship Onsite sports and activities |
Half day trip: Arundel Castle | Zombie apocalypse photo workshop Onsite sports and activities |
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| Evening | Welcome and Team Games | Karaoke Mixed Sports/Dance |
Games/Casino Kahoot Quiz |
Egg Drop Arts & crafts |
Football Tournament Talent Show |
Disco | Clarance Pier Film Night |
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