Personal attention in a purpose-designed

study centre close to central London

Harven
School of English
2014
Situated in Woking, Surrey,
Harven School of English
gives you the best of both
worlds. Close enough to
the centre of London for
you to enjoy the sights and
sounds of the worlds most
exciting city, yet far enough
for you to enjoy your
English course in a safe,
secure environment.
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l ondon s c ount r ys i de
welcome to
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Woking is a modern town just 25 minutes from central
London. For airport connections, London Heathrow and
London Gatwick are 20 km and 30 km away.
Convenient
...
Harven is a well-established school, founded in 1976, with excellent modern facilities
and expertise in language learning. We offer you a positive experience and numerous
advantages such as:
n Personal attention at all times
n Teachers who understand what you need and teach you in a friendly, supportive way
n Dedicated support staff to look after you
n Carefully selected and regularly inspected homestay accommodation
n An excellent location
Intensive English Courses for
young learners (14-17 years)
n 21 hours of lessons per week
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English for academic, social or
professional purposes
n Intensive Study
n Combined Study
n Individual Study
n Examination Preparation Course
(FCE/IELTS)
Harven
School of Engl i sh

become a high achiever at
Language skills lessons to develop
accuracy in expression
By focusing on the four skills of writing, speaking, listening and
reading, these sessions teach you the mechanics of the language
so that you can understand its structures and how it works. The
teacher will bring these aspects of the language to life through a
variety of activities to engage and enthuse you. Sessions will use
a range of materials to stimulate and challenge you and prepare
you for using English in the communication skills workshops
and beyond.
Communication skills lessons to
build your condence and uency
Plenary sessions
A 15 minute session held at the beginning and end of each day.
The morning session acts as a warm up session, with students
presenting feedback on topical news items. The afternoon
session gives students an opportunity to reect on the learning
experiences from their day.
Spoken Performance Workshop
Under a teachers guidance, students are set tasks which
challenge them to develop their speaking skills across a range
of different everyday situations and experiment with their newly
acquired language.
Masterclass
The Masterclass helps you to identify your key goals and
develop the strategies, skills and resources to achieve them.
Your tutor helps clarify your goals and fosters your ability to
work independently to achieve them.
Team Project
Each week students collaborate in groups to complete a
project giving them real-life practice in formal writing and
presentation.
Guided Study
The study centre, with its computers, books, videos and DVDs,
as well as additional practice materials, is used after class hours
for self-study.
60 minute lessons
Every lesson is of 60 minutes duration.
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The Harven School of
English Approach
Knowledge
We develop and increase
important vocabulary
Skill
We develop and increase
your accuracy and uency
Condence
Through our teaching
techniques you become a
more condent learner and
speaker of English
PLUS A fantastic social
programme to help you
practise your English
Minimum age: 17 years
Courses start: every Monday
engl i sh f or academi c, soci al ,
or pr of essi onal pur poses
At Harven you will be able to
improve your overall ability
and become a much more
condent user of English.
Time Activity
08.45-9.00 Plenary session: news review
9.00-10.00 Spoken Performance Workshop max 12 per class
10.00-10.15 Break
10.15-11.15 Grammar and vocabulary max 8 per class
11.15-11.30 Break
11.30-12.30 Speaking and listening skills max 8 per class
12.30-13.00 Team Project max 8 per class
13.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.00 Reading and writing skills max 8 per class
15.00-15.15 Break
15.15-16.15 Masterclass max 12 per class
16.15-16.30 Plenary session: consolidation
A typical day at Harven School of English
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What a Harven course
gives you ....
n We give you condence in using the language
n The ability to express yourself accurately through spoken and
written English using the language in an authentic way as you
would your own
n Exposure to vocabulary that is vital for everyday
communication and situations
n Fluency and competency
n Training in tone and pronunciation that ensures your English
sounds authentic
n The ability to adapt your English to a variety of situations
whether formal or casual
n Awareness of your progress which enables independent
learning
n Performance techniques such as use of body language and
other forms of non-verbal communication to express your
ideas naturally
n The skills needed to use English in a functional way for
presentations, discussions and project work
This is a sample day and may be subject to change
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intensive study
Course outcomes
n Improved accuracy
n Improved condence and uency
n Improved writing skills
Every week your course includes:
n 17.5 hours of language skills lessons (maximum group size 8)
n 10 hours of communication skills lessons: Workshops, Masterclasses
(maximum group size 12)
Plus
n 5 Self-access sessions
n Evening programme - 2 activities per week
Part-time option of 18 hours: 10.5 hours of language skills lessons
+ 7.5 hours of communication skills lessons
Full time - 27.5 hours Part time - 18 hours
2-3 weeks: 448 304
4-7 weeks: 423 279
8-11 weeks: 398 254
12-52 weeks: 373 229
For a 1 week course, please add 85 to the 2-3 week price shown above.
Additional one-to-one lessons can
be added to any course:
5 hours a week - 358 a week.
Courses start every Monday
of the year.
FCE exam dates in 2014
Additional one-to-one lessons can be
added to any course:
5 hours a week - 358 a week.
examination preparation
Course outcomes
n English language skills for exam success
n Pass grades for work or further study in the UK
Every week your course includes:
n 17.5 hours of language skills lessons (maximum group size 8)
n 10 hours of communication skills lessons: Workshops, Masterclasses
(maximum group size 12)
Plus
n 5 Self-access sessions
n Evening programme - 2 activities per week
IELTS preparation courses
Start every Monday of the year.
IELTS is the most widely recognised
test of communicative English
language ability.
First Certicate in English (FCE)
exam preparation courses
Start every Monday of the year
The First Certicate in English (FCE)
is an international exam which is
recognised by employers and educational
institutions as a qualication in upper
intermediate English.
Prices per course
FCE preparation IELTS preparation
6 weeks: 2538 2 weeks: 896
8 weeks: 3184 4 weeks: 1692
10 weeks: 3980 6 weeks: 2538
Examination fee: 135 Examination fee: 135
14 March
10 June
25 July
21 August
2 December
maximum 8 students
per class
Price per week
maximum 8 students
per class
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combined study
Course outcomes
n Improved accuracy
n Improved condence and uency
n Progress on specic neeeds in individual lessons
Every week your course includes:
n 17.5 hours of language skills lessons (maximum group size 8)
n 5 hours of communication skills lessons: Workshops, Masterclasses
(maximum group size 12)
n 5 or 10 hours of individual lessons
Plus
n Evening programme - 2 activities per week
Price per week

2-3 weeks: 754 1112
4-7 weeks: 729 1087
8-11 weeks: 704 1062
12-52 weeks: 679 1037
For a 1 week course, please add 85 to the 2-3 week price shown above.
5 hours of
individual lessons
10 hours of
individual lessons
Courses start every Monday
of the year.
individual study
Course outcomes
n Progress in specic areas of weakness
n Progress in specialised vocabulary for specic professions
n Practice and progress in specic skills needed for exams
Every week your course includes:
n One-to-one lessons (you choose the number of lessons per week)
in a purpose designed programme arranged to meet the academic or
professional needs of the student
Plus
n 5 Self-access sessions
n Evening programme - 2 activities per week
Price per week
1 week 2-3 weeks 4-7 weeks 8-11 weeks
5 hours: 443 358 333 308
10 hours: 801 716 691 666
15 hours: 1159 1074 1049 1024
20 hours: 1517 1432 1407 1382
25 hours: 1875 1790 1765 1740
30 hours: 2233 2148 2123 2098
Courses start every Monday
of the year.
maximum 1 student
per class
maximum 8 students
per class
individual lessons:
1 student per class
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accommodation
t r a v e l
relax in carefully selected homestays
Homestay price
Single room half board:
182 per week
Transfer prices
Heathrow 95
Gatwick 110
Luton 155
Stansted 205
St Pancras 125
Charge is for one way.
Please plan to arrive on a Sunday
and leave on a Saturday.
Your homestay accommodation includes
n Single room accommodation
n Bed, breakfast and evening meal (Monday - Sunday)
n Lunch included on Saturdays and Sundays
n No other student who speaks the same language in the
same family
Airport transfers
Taxi transfer
Harven can arrange airport transfers for you with prior notice.
By train
There is a regular train service from Central London to Woking.
There is also a train link from Gatwick airport via Guildford to
Woking Station.
By bus
There are two buses an hour from Heathrow airport to Woking Bus
Station. From Stansted Airport there is an airport bus link via Heathrow.
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&
weekends
e v e n i n g s
ext end your l ear ni ng day
Evening activities
2 evenings per week
The sports and social programme is an important part of your
stay at Harven School of English. It gives you the opportunity
to practise your English, visit places of interest and make new
friends from all over the world.
Out and about
There are many places of interest in and around Woking as well
as excellent shops, places to eat and sports and leisure facilities.
Wokings location makes trips to nearby towns and visitor
attractions great options for your free time.
Theres so much to see and do - Wisley Garden, Thorpe Park,
London, Windsor, Hampton Court, Oxford, Winchester, Brighton.
Weekends
Weekends are left free to explore the historical sites, beautiful
countryside, bars and pubs in Surrey and the surrounding area.
Also, London, with all its famous sights and vibrant atmosphere,
is only 25 minutes away by train.
Your activities programme
Weekly sports activities including:
n badminton n basketball
n volleyball n football
n swimming n and more...
Weekly social activities including:
n theatre visits n parties
n excursions n ten-pin bowling
n pub evenings n restaurant visits
Please note: drinks, meals and entrance to the
theatre or cinema are not included in your course fee.
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Why choose Harven School of English for
your child?
The Harven School of English experience
Every part of the school day is designed so that students are learning
and speaking English and developing their condence, independence
and uency.
Accommodation and welfare
n 24hr emergency number given to all our students
n All students provided with identity cards
n Our experienced Welfare Ofcer liaises closely with students and
homestay providers to ensure maximum comfort and care
at all times.
Fees per week include:
n 21 hours of lessons per week
n All course materials
n 4 afternoon activities
n 1 evening activity
n 1 half-day excursion to London
on Wednesdays
n Full day excursions on Saturdays
n Individual academic report and
leaving certicate
n All meals and homestay
accommodation.
Full study programme:
21 hours of lessons per week
850 per week
I ntensi ve
e n g l i s h
courses for young learners (14-17 years)
The Harven School of
English Approach
Knowledge - We teach you the
words and phrases that you need to know
Skill - We teach you to become
accurate and uent in English
Condence - Through a series of
activities & exercises, we inspire you
to become condent in using English
Independence - We give you the
opportunity to become a more
independent learner
Length of stay - you choose
Arrival Dates Departure Dates
Sunday 29 June Saturday 12 July
Sunday 6 July Saturday 19 July
Sunday 13 July Saturday 26 July
Sunday 20 July Saturday 2 August
Sunday 27 July Saturday 9 August
Select from any of the arrival and departure dates above.
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y o u r
integrated
day
Morning classes
21 hours of lessons every week
Classes are motivating and fun. Students:
n are placed in classes according to their level
n quickly improve their speaking, listening, accuracy and uency
n learn grammar, words, phrases and how to use them
n become more condent in conversations and discussions
n use English learnt in the classroom all day long
n learn in small groups with a maximum of 12 students per class
Afternoon activities
Every day students choose from a wide range of leisure activities where
they practise the English they have learnt in the mornings. This helps
them to remember new language, speak more uently and become more
condent.
Activities include:
Football, basketball, rounders, tennis, swimming, cricket, volleyball,
drama, dance, treasure hunt, crafts, glass painting, t-shirt printing,
percussion workshops, jewellery making and circus skills.
Saturday excursions
Practise your English whilst discovering English culture. Every Saturday
Harven organises a full-day, fully-supervised excursion to one of the
many attractions in the South of England. Some are of historic or
cultural interest; others are just fun!
Airport transfers
Transfers are arranged by Harven, at a charge of 90 return, on standard
dates and times. Outside of standard times a personal taxi service is
available for a charge of 180 (one way).
Standard arrival times: Sunday 09.00 - 19.00
Standard departure times: Saturday 12.00 - 20.00
Mornings
Monday to Friday
07.30 Breakfast at home,
speaking English with
your homestay
09.30 Morning English lessons
11.00 Break
11.30 Morning English lessons
13.00 Packed lunch
Afternoons
Monday to Friday
14.00 English through
afternoon workshops
except Wednesdays -
(half-day excursion)
15.30 Break
15.45 Afternoon activities
19.00 Supper with your
homestay - practise your
English
20.00 Evening with your
homestay - (disco at the
school on Fridays)
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How to book a course
To secure a place on a Harven School of English course, please return
the Registration Form together with payment of non-refundable
deposit or book online at www.harven.co.uk.
Payment of fees
On receipt of the application and deposit a letter of conrmation is
sent with a Statement of Fees which should be settled at least 4 weeks
before the course starting date. In the case of registration less than 6
weeks before the course starting date, the full amount of the cost of the
course must be sent with the Registration Form.
PLEASE NOTE: students will not be allowed to start their course
unless FULL PAYMENT has been received by Harven School of English.
All bank charges must be paid by the student. paid by the student. PLEASE
NOTE: if you require a visa the school will provide the visa letter or
Certicate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) only when full payment has
been received by the school. All bank charges must be paid by the student.
In the event of an unsuccessful application all fees will be returned in full,
less the cost of the CAS.
Accommodation address
Accommodation begins on the Sunday before the course starts and
nishes on the Saturday after the course ends. Students who have
requested the School to book host family accommodation on behalf
of the student will receive details of their host family address at least
5 days before the course starting date, unless they enrol late. This
enables those students travelling independently to let the host family
know of their approximate time of arrival.
Conditions for cancelling or changing a course by the Student
If the School receives the cancellation before the course starting
date, the School will retain the deposit.
After the course has started, a student must give 10 days written
notice to the Principal of changes to or cancellation of a course.
A cancellation fee equivalent to 1 weeks course fees will be charged.
Refunds cannot be made for non-attendance, absence due to illness
or any other cause.
If a student wishes to be absent from the course for 1 or 2 weeks
for the purposes of taking a holiday s/he must give the Principal
at least 2 weeks notice in writing.
Students who choose to exchange their original choice of course
for one of greater value must pay the difference between the two
at the time of requesting the upgrade.
Any refund due when a course is changed or cancelled, or a
holiday taken, will be paid to the person who paid for the
students course at his/her home address at the end of the course.
End of the course here is dened as the last date of the course
specied on the booking form (i.e. if a student books a 12 week
course and decides to leave after 4 weeks s/he will not be
refunded until 12 weeks after the start of the course).
If a student is denied a student visa or study permit and provides
the School with a copy of the rejection letter on or before the
rst day of classes, the School will refund the course fees.
Change or Cancellation of a course by the School
Sometimes it is agreed between the School and a student that it would
be benecial for the student to be moved to another School course.
When this happens only a course of at least equivalent cost will be
offered by the School.
The School reserves the right to cancel a course, or make changes to
course arrangements, without liability, if forced to do so for reasons
beyond its control. If this happened, the School would seek to offer
alternative arrangements, dates or venues.
If the School cancelled a course booked and paid for by a student in
accordance with these terms other than for reasons beyond its control,
and did not offer an alternative acceptable to the student, the School
would pay compensation as follows:
Where the cancellation is before the start of the course,
compensation equal to the deposit paid by the student or
Where the cancellation is after the start of the course,
compensation equal to one weeks fees.
Liability and Insurance
Students should make sure that they organise their own travel
insurance to cover medical costs and repatriation costs in the case of
an illness or accident.
The School acts only as an intermediary between its students and
travel organisations and between students and host families. Unless
and to the extent caused by the Schools negligence, the School
cannot be held responsible for any delay or accident during a journey
nor for any incident which may happen during the students stay with
the host family. The School will, however, endeavour to defend the
students interests in the event of breach of contract on the part of the
travel organisation or the host family.
The School reserves the right not to allow on the course a student
suffering from any illness, medical condition, or mental or physical
disability which has not been disclosed on the Registration Form.
This brochure, issued by the School, gives the only terms and
information that can be referred to in the event of a disagreement
between the student and the School. These terms and conditions are
governed by English law and do not affect your statutory rights under
English law.
Personal Information
We use the personal information that you give us, including
information about your health and religious or dietary requirements,
to perform our contract with you. We may also use it to ensure that
we comply with UK law, for internal training, or to send you further
information about our courses and services. We do not share your
details with third parties other than as necessary to perform our
contract with you. The information you give us is kept securely on
our computer system, and is accessible by the schools and ofces in
the group of companies to which the School belongs, including those
outside the European Union. If you do not want to receive further
information from us, please write to us at the address below. Please
contact us if you want to see a copy of the information we hold, or
have questions about our use of your information.
Further conditions specic to Young Learners (14-17 years)
The School reserves the right to issue disruptive students with a
warning letter and, if there is no improvement in behaviour, to send
them home at their parents expense.
The School further reserves the right to send home without a warning
letter any student committing a serious offence, especially one
involving the police, and to include the following: theft, smoking in
any School building, the possession of, purchase of or consumption of
alcohol or illegal drugs.
For children who will stay with host families, parents may indicate on
the Registration Form whether they authorise their child to stay out in
the evenings without supervision. Generally, this means that children
aged 13 and under are not allowed out unsupervised after their evening
meal; those aged 14 and above must return by 22:00. However,
students must also respect the house rules of the host family, where
these times may inconvenience the family. Children on residential
courses have evening activities and are not allowed to stay out
unsupervised. Please note that the School cannot be held responsible
for any incident whilst the student is out unsupervised. Students aged
18 and over must register for an adult school. The School reserves the
right to transfer an 18 year old from a Young Learners Course.
The School reserves the right to use photographs taken during
courses to illustrate its promotional material. Please indicate on the
registration form if you are not happy for your childs photograph to be
used by Harven. These photos have no commercial or contractual value.
Information about the School
The School is closed on 25 December, 26 December and 1 January.
In these terms the School means Harven School of English.
Courses at the School are operated by Instill Education Limited, a
company registered in England and Wales under company number
01293463 and with registered ofce at 38 Binsey Lane, Oxford, OX2
0EY United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1865 258300
Fax: +44 (0)1865 244696.
All information correct at time of printing.
Harven School of English
Terms and Conditions
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Personal Details
First Name Family Name
Male q Female q Nationality
Date of Birth Mother Tongue
Home Address Telephone
Mobile Number
Fax Number
Email address
Name of my school (young learners)
Name of my university (students)
Name of my company (professionals)
Emergency contact name and telephone number
Passport details
Name as it appears on passport Passport number
How did you hear about Harven School of English?
British Council q Agent q Website q Advertisement q Friend q I have been before q
Other
Level of English
Beginner q Elementary q Pre-intermediate q Intermediate q Upper intermediate q Advanced q
How many years have you studied English?
Course Details
Start Date Finish Date
Adult Courses
Intensive Study q Intensive Study part-time q
Combined Study 5 q Combined Study 10 q
Examination Preparation Course qWhich exam? FCE qIELTS qOther
Individual Study q Please indicate number of lessons required
Intensive English Courses for young learners (14-17 years)
Arrival date
q 29 June q 6 July q 13 July q 20 July q 27 July
Departure date
q 12 July q 19 July q 26 July q 2 August q 9 August
Number of weeks
By enrolling on the young learners courses, the parent/guardian gives permission for the child to attend all activities
organised by the school.
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Accommodation Details - Students needing accommodation must answer all questions in this section
Do you need homestay accommodation? Yes q No q
Do you have any current medical conditions? (asthma, diabetes, eating disorders) Yes q No q
If Yes, what are they?
Are you taking any medication? Yes q No q
If Yes, what are they?
Are there any foods you cannot eat? Yes q No q
If Yes, which foods?
Do you smoke? Yes q No q Can you swim? Yes q No q
Are you allergic to anything (nuts, dogs, etc)? Yes q No q
If Yes, what is it?
Is it a severe allergy (serious or life-threatening) or a mild allergy (causing discomfort)? Severe q Mild q
Accommodation begins on the Sunday before the course starts and fnishes on the Saturday after the course ends
The school takes no responsibility for medical emergencies arising from non-disclosure of current medical information
If you are not using our accommodation service, please provide your contact address
Payment Details
Harven School of English fees of 300 deposit q
Method of Payment (please tick correct box)
Bank Transfer q Cheque (UK Sterling only) q Travellers Cheques (UK Sterling only) q Cash q
NB: PLEASE ENCLOSE A COPY OF THE BANK TRANSFER DOCUMENT IF USING THIS METHOD OF PAYMENT
Credit/Debit Card Payments - please indicate card type:
VISA q MASTERCARD q VISA ELECTRON q SOLO q MAESTRO q 3 digit security code
Card Number
Valid from Expiry Date
Name of cardholder Invoice address if different
Address of cardholder
Signature Date
Declaration
I have read and understood the Terms & Conditions.
I will / will not be responsible for the payment of the course fees (please delete where appropriate).
If you are not responsible for payment of your course, please provide the name and address of your sponsor
Signature of student Date
Signature of person
responsible for fees Date
(if different from student)
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I agree to the use of my/my childs personal information, including health and religious or dietary requirements, set out in
the Terms and Conditions. Yes q No q
I give permission for photographs of my child to be used in marketing material by Harven School of English. Yes q No q
I agree that you can send me occasional information about Harven School of English courses and services. Yes q No q
Travel Details
Please send later if not known at time of booking
Do you need airport transfers: on arrival q on departure q (please tick if required)
Young Learners (14-17 years)
Standard Airport Transfer qNon-standard Airport Transfer q
Date Time From Airport To Airport Flight Number
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Harven School of English
Coley Avenue
Woking
Surrey GU22 7BT
Tel: +44 1483 770969
Fax: +44 1483 740267
Email: info@harven.co.uk
Web: www.harven.co.uk