York, Askham Bryan College

Campus

Our summer school takes place at Askham Bryan College’s York Campus, set in a safe and peaceful countryside location yet only 8 km  from the vibrant and historic city centre of York. The York campus was originally built in 1936 and has a good range of facilities including ensuite accommodation, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, dining room, students’ union, extensive grounds and even its own wildlife park. The programme includes 3 half day excursions per week by private coach, two of which are to York.

Accommodation

• Single en-suite accommodation in 3 halls of residence (63 bedrooms per residence)
• Shared snack kitchen and separate communal lounge on each floor of ensuite residence
• Single bedrooms with shared bathrooms in 5 smaller residences (10 bedrooms per residence)
• Shared bathrooms at a ratio of 1:5, wash hand basins in all standard rooms. and shared snack kitchen with table and chairs in each standard residence
• Bedroom key, bed linen and towel provided
• Rooms cleaned and bed linen & towel changed once per week
• Damage deposit of £40 taken on check-in and refunded on departure

Sports Facilities

• Large sports halls with multi-use courts
• 2 all-weather sports pitches
• Grass playing fields

Other Facilities

• Student Union Bar area & disco for evening activities
• Lecture theatre with large screen for films
• Starbucks Coffee bar
• Wildlife & conservation park
• Conference Hall with stage & screen
• Self-service laundry facilities (approx £5 for a wash & dry)

Internet

• Free wi-fi on campus

Optional Enterprise English Workshops (included in package price)

• Optional 3 hours of Enterprise English per week (in addition to 15 hrs General English)
• Focusing on the world of work and including interview skills, CV & cover letter writing & work based role plays
• Available in all centres at no additional cost
• Ages 16 – 18, Minimum level B1
• Must be booked in writing before arrival
• Takes place instead of sports / activities

Optional Drama & Yoga Workshops (included in package price)

• Students can choose to do 1 drama workshop and 1 yoga workshop per week  
• Led by specialist instructors
• Workshops usually take place during sports sessions
• Open to all students at no additional cost