International School Trip: "Discover London" Option

English classes and a chance to explore London in an international setting, at a beautiful residence Ages 12–14 / 14–17 – 7th through 10th grade

The City of London Academy program, with its "Discover London" option, is designed for anyone who wants to study at the magnificent City of London Academy, located in the heart of London, and explore the iconic British capital alongside participants from around the world. Classes, activities, and evening events are shared with young people of many different nationalities.

Highlights of the trip

  • Improve Your English
  • Explore London
  • Study and make new friends from many different countries while staying in a beautiful residence
  • Expand your horizons internationally and have fun with a wide variety of activities and evening events.
  • Enjoy round-the-clock care in a carefully selected environment

Your trip at a glance

  1. Accommodation in a residence with young people of different nationalities
  2. 3 hours of classes per day with young people from all over the world
  3. 15 students per teacher
  4. Tours of London
  5. A wide variety of activities and lively evening events in English
  6. Guided tour departing from Paris

Accommodation

  1. A very pleasant residence
  2. Comfortable single rooms
  3. The residence is home to young people of many different nationalities
  4. You can stay with one or more friends
  5. Full board with hot meals for lunch and dinner (on excursion days, packed lunches are provided)

Class

  1. 3 hours of class per day, in the morning
  2. Classes of 15 students of different nationalities, formed based on a placement test
  3. Modern and comfortable classrooms at the City of London Academy
  4. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  5. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  6. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  7. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  8. Courses taught by a team of certified English teachers
  9. Submitting a trip report

Supervision

  1. English and French teachers and activity leaders available 24 hours a day
  2. 1 adult for every 15 young people
  3. 1 French supervisor on site, available to parents
  4. Priorities: progress in English, youth safety and well-being

Activities and Recreation

  1. 6 afternoons of recreational activities per week, led in English, such as:
    1. – In London, explore places such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, the British Museum, and more .
      – A cruise on the Thames and a panoramic view of London from the famous London Eye
      – Shopping on Oxford Street, Regent Street, or Knightsbridge,       etc.
    2. – Sports, arts, and recreational activities, such as: tennis, swimming, soccer, dance, drawing, volleyball, basketball, sports day, escape rooms, scrapbooking, table tennis, cricket, arts and crafts, badminton, bowling, etc.
  2. One day trip per week, such as to London, Oxford, etc.

  1. Every evening, there are supervised activities such as: International Party, karaoke, trivia night, talent show, casino night, giant "Draw and Win," BBQ party, fashion show, social games, and more.
  2. LEC ExclusiveAn evening at one of the capital’s theaters to see a musical

Sample itinerary for a one-week stay

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesday
morning3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessonsSleep in, enjoy a variety of activitiesDay trip to London (London Eye, Thames River cruise, Tate Modern Museum, etc.) / shopping3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessons
afternoonBuckingham Palace, Big Ben, Hyde Park, and Westminster Abbey Choose from: swimming, baseball, volleyball, badminton, art workshopsA stroll through Camden Market and Trafalgar Square, followed by a tour of the Tower of LondonChoose from: escape room, tennis, ping-pong, or scrapbookingThe British Museum and shopping on Oxford StreetChoose from: the "Olympics" game, soccer, art workshops
partyInternational partyA trip to see a musical in LondonMovie NightLife-size "Cluedo"Game NightFashion show"Draw Something" (Draw and Win)

Guided round-trip tours departing from Paris

 See the page Guided tours