Hatfield
Top quality single en-suite accommodation on a secure campus 34 km from London city centre. Morning only teaching and 3 extended half day excursions to London per week.
| Ages: | 10 - 18 (Groups only) |
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| Dates: | 04/07/21 - 15/08/21 |
| Accommodation: | Single en-suite |
Why choose this centre?
- Secure modern campus only 34 km from Trafalgar Square
- 3 half-day excursions to London per week by private coach
- All half-days to London with late return and dinner out (vouchers included)
- High-quality single en-suite accommodation on campus
- Morning-only teaching throughout the summer (N.B. max 18 students per class at this campus)
- 3 full-day excursions per 2 weeks
Campus
Our summer school is based at the University of Hertfordshire’s College Lane campus in Hatfield, a quiet commuter town 34 km north of London. The campus is conveniently located approximately 15 minutes walking distance from The Galleria indoor shopping centre and provides modern facilities in a secure environment only 60 minutes by private coach (approx) from central London attractions.
The campus has recently been upgraded to a very high standard. Facilities include high quality residential accommodation (single en-suite), all weather pitches, tennis court, modern common rooms for relaxing and socialising, large bright dining room and modern teaching facilities, all located on an attractively landscaped campus.
Accommodation
- High quality single bedrooms with private en-suite bathrooms (built 2013)
- Apartment style with approximately 6 bedrooms per apartment
- Shared kitchen/common area in each apartment
- Common room in 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
- All-weather & 3G pitches
- Tennis courts
- Basketball, 5-a-side football, tennis and other games
- Indoor sports hall at the nearby De Havilland Campus (in the event of bad weather)
Other Facilities
- Several modern & comfortable common rooms
- Pool table and table tennis
- The Attic disco/bar for evening activities
- Lecture theatre with large screen for film nights
- Large, modern dining room
- Shop open in the summer
- Coffee bar
- Attractively landscaped campus
- Self-service laundry. Approx £5 for a wash & dry
Internet
- Free wi-fi internet access
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 May 1st 2020
- Takes place instead of sports / activities
Drama & Yoga Workshops (included in package price)
- Students can choose to do 1 drama workshop and 1 yoga workshop per week
- Led by specialist facilitators
- Workshops usually take place during sports sessions
- Open to all students at no additional cost
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Downloads
Hatfield Activity Programme 2021
Map and directions
Transport Facts
Local travel
- Approximately 15 minutes’ walk to The Galleria shopping centre
- All visits to London are by private coach. Approximately 60 minutes from the campus direct to London Zone 1
Airports
- London Heathrow (LHR): 60 minutes
- London Gatwick (LGW): 90 minutes
- Stansted (STN): 50 minutes
- Luton (LTN): 45 minutes