Bede’s Summer School
Student Handbook
Meals FOOD It is important to understand that the food served at Bede’s will not be the same as you have at home. As there are students from lots of different countries, the menu at Bede’s is a mix of English and International food. There are always two hot choices available for lunch and dinner and there is always a salad bar. In addition, there is always a vegetarian option at meal times. Having different food is part of being in another country and being at Bede’s is a great opportunity to try some new, typically English dishes. There will also be a small snack and drinks at morning break and in the evening after activities, for example: a piece of fruit, a cereal bar, biscuits, a doughnut or a small sandwich. You must go to all meals. Bede’s staff will help you to find things to eat if you don’t recognise the food Sample Daily Menu
Lessons PLACEMENT TEST
LEVELS There are eight levels from Complete Beginner to Proficiency
After arrival, you will sit a placement test with three sections: speaking, grammar and writing. The tests take about 1½ hours to complete in total and they are marked by Bede’s teachers. The results of the three components form the basis
COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK
LEVEL
for creating the different classes. HOW CLASSES ARE CREATED
A0
Complete Beginner
A1
Beginner
We take many factors into account when creating classes: your age, your first language and your English level. If you think your class is too easy or too difficult then speak to your teacher who will speak to the Academic Manager to see how best we can help. Moving to another class is sometimes possible but we may have a very good reason for placing you where you are. The teacher might be able to change something in the class which will improve your experience but we can't help unless you tell us the problem. MATERIALS We will give you a Bede's notebook and folder to organise the materials you use in class. Please look after them. If you keep your notes organised, it will help you to remember what you have learnt and revise for the weekly progress test.
A1-A2
Elementary
A2
Pre-Intermediate
B1
Intermediate
B2
Upper Intermediate
C1
Advanced
C2
Proficiency
PROGRESS TESTS Each week, you will be given a short test by your English Skills teacher to monitor your progress and make sure you have understood what has been taught in that week. CERTIFICATE AND REPORT In the Leavers’ Ceremony at the end of your stay, you will receive a Course Certificate and an Academic Report from your English Skills teacher.
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER
Spaghetti bolognese Vegetable curry and rice Garlic bread or poppadoms Salad bar Chocolate cake Fruit Water
Roast beef or chicken Vegetarian lasagne Roast potatoes Carrots and cabbage Salad bar Cheese and biscuits Water
Choice of cereals and milk Selection of breads and pastries Toast, butter and jam Scrambled eggs Fruit Orange juice Tea and coffee
ALLERGIES Please let us know if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements. We are happy to cater for nearly all allergies and dietary requirements as long as we know in advance.
If you have any questions about meals before coming to the UK, please email us at summer.school@bedes.org
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