ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Residential accommodation | Course dates: 3rd July – 14th August 2024
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Centre Documents
Key Facts
- Extensive sports facilities
- Close to Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon
- Good connections to London
- Multi-National Programme
- Twin en-suite and standard accommodation
Cirencester and the Royal Agricultural University
Cirencester known as “Capital of the Cotswolds”, is within walking distance of the university. It is a thriving market town, with an interesting history dating back to Roman times. Students will be able to explore the town and enjoy shopping time there.
The Royal Agricultural University is a prestigious, internationally famous university campus with a royal seal of approval. Set around a quadrangle, it comprises Victorian and modern buildings. Facilities include tennis and basketball courts, and playing fields.
Accommodation & Catering
Our accommodation is all on-site, in twin rooms, with both shared and en-suite bathrooms.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the college restaurant. The excellent menus include vegetarian meals as well as a selection of hot and cold dishes together with a salad bar. A full English breakfast is served twice weekly with continental breakfast on the other days. Packed lunches are provided by the college for educational excursions.
Educational Excursion Programme
Key Educational Excursion Features
- Direct trains from Eastbourne to London (90 minutes) and Brighton (45 minutes)
- Great sightseeing walk to take in main tourist attractions in London and Brighton
- Included entry to Brighton Pavilion
On a two week programme students go to London, Oxford and Bath, as well as two half-day visits to Cirencester.
On a three week programme students also go to Stratford-upon-Avon and on an additional half-day visit to Cirencester.
London
Our educational excursion to London will begin 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 and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, The London Eye, the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and much more. At the end of the sightseeing tour, students have some free time to visit some shops and buy souvenirs.
Oxford
In Oxford our students enjoy a walking tour of the city to learn about its history, including an entrance into one of the famous colleges. In the afternoon students can choose to spend time in further sightseeing, wandering main shopping streets or in trying their hands at punting on the river.
Bath
Bath is a fascinating city and there are many places to explore. Our visit includes a tour of the famous Roman Baths, with an audio guide available in different languages. There is then a walking tour taking in the main sites, like Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, and the Royal Crescent. There is also time to do some shopping and soak up the atmosphere.
Stratford-upon-Avon (3 week programme)
Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare. Possibly the most famous writer in the English language, Shakespeare is known for his sonnets and plays such as 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet'. The Royal Shakespeare Company performs his plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and adjacent Swan Theatre on the banks of the River Avon. Our students have the opportunity to enter into Shakespeare's house, walk around the town, and spend some free time exploring.
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):
Twin en-suite £985.00
Twin standard £950.00 - Accommodation: Residential
- Course dates: 3rd July – 14th August 2024
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Student ages: Trailblazers (7-17)
Voyagers (11-14)
- Student nationalities: Italian, Spanish, French, Russian, Israeli
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Airport transfer time:
Birmingham: 1hour 45min
Heathrow: 1hour 30min
Bristol: 1hour 15min - Educational Excursions:
London
Bath
Oxford
Optional Visits - English lessons: 15 hours per week
- Laundry facilities: Yes
- Wifi on campus: Yes
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Centre address:
Elac Study Vacations
Royal Agricultural University
Stroud Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 6JS
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