Great Britain

Bath & Torquay
 
Bath Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in west England. It's known for it’s magnificent Georgian architecture, roman baths and gothic Bath Abby. Here Jane Austen wrote her best novels. International House is located in the historic General Wolfe’s House.
Torquay Picturesque resort in south Devon along the English Riviera, one of the most beautiful areas of England. Among its attractions, the area offers astonishing coastline, clean beaches, and the national Nature Reserve at Berry Head.
The International House is located in three comfortably furnished buildings close to the town centre with garden and sea view. 
 
Accommodation in Bath & Torquay:  Typical accomodation includes a double- room, located 5-30 minutes walk from school, and three meals a day. In both cities there is bus service. Accommodation runs from Saturday to Saturday. 
 
How to get there
Bath There is bus service from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports or Victoria Station in London - 2,5/4 hour trip. A one-hour bus also runs from Bristol.
Torquay: There is bus service from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports or Victoria Station in London - trip takes 4-5 hours. A two-hour bus also runs from Bristol.
 
Kids will be picked up by hosting families.

 
Study abroad – Teenagers (14-17years old)
 
Kids are separated according to English level knowledge. Before the course, all kids are must take a written test to check their level. During the classes students are monitored closely by the teachers. After- class activities change weekly. Weekly activity programs are provided. At the end of the course each student receives a certificate of attendance.

	Week one	Week two
Mornings	Lessons 9.00-12.30	Sports-related activities
Afternoons	City walk, Kents Cavern, swimming pool, zoo , trip to Brixham	Lessons 1.30 – 5.00
Evenings	Disco, cinema	Bowling, grill
Saturday or Sunday	Excursion to Dartmoor, Exeter, etc.	Return to IH

International House Torquay offers:

• 15 hours or lessons per week
• Enrolment test
• Max 15 students per group
• Courses at all levels
• Student card
• Extra study materials
• Full social programme of activities, including sports under the adult supervision
• Two evening activities e.g. disco
• One full day excursion during the weekend ( e.g. Exeter, Plymouth, Dartmoor National Park)
• Full board accommodation
• Certificate of attendance

What students should bring:
Warm clothes, raincoat, sportswear, gym shoes, swimsuit, tennis racket, and towels. Pocket money -suggested rate between 40-70 GBP per week (should be handed to the course office manager for safe keeping).
20 GBP deposit for keys. 
 
Summer courses for Teenagers 14/17
Courses always start on Monday. The first course starts on the 18th of June. It will last two weeks and finish on 13th of August.

Home-stay accommodation: double- room, three meals a day (take-away lunch)
Booked from Saturday to Saturday
Programme: 15 hours of lessons per week in small classes of 12-15. Extra activities (swimming pool, bowling, sport games, walks, art classes) and weekend excursions are available.
The kids will be under adult supervision at all times.

More at www.ihwelsgroup.com 

  
Newcastle 
 
Newcastle lies in north England in the sea region of Northumbia. It is known for its beautiful beaches and old castles. Not far from Newcastle is the Lake District, old Hadrian Wall and Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.
Newcastle is a lively university city. It is home to the biggest Market place in Europe with many shops and cinemas, and a fun centre.
International House is located in the town centre close to Chinatown and picturesque St. James Park. 
 
How to get there
British Airways through London (Heathrow or Gatwick).
Metro from Newcastle airport takes 20 minutes. Airport pick-up if available (extra charged)
Bus from Poland to London and then London Newcastle (5/6 hours). 


 
Summer courses for Teenagers 11/16 
 
The course is Located in Mowden Hall, a large Victorian mansion with a view of the Tyne Valley.
Situated safely within 55 acres of woodlands and fields, the hall is a private boarding school for children aged 11-16 years. During the summer, International House has the use of school for English summer courses. In the main building, you can find dorms, a cafeteria, bathrooms and well-equipped classrooms.

Mowden Hall is close to Newcastle and 15 minutes from Newcastle International Airport.

The school offers a Science, Art and Technology Centre; computer rooms; an indoor heated swimming pool; a large sports hall and tennis courts.
Summer courses for Teenagers in International House Newcastle offer:
• 15 hours of lessons per week (3 hours/day, Mon-Fri)
• full-board residential accommodation
• Social programmes - activities every afternoon and evening
• Excursions
• Transfers to and from Newcastle International Airport
• Computer rooms

	Week one	Week two
Mornings	Lessons 9-12.30	Lessons 9-12:30
Afternoons	Trip to Newcastle, sport activities, Alnwick Harry Potter Tour	Visit to Beamish museum, sport activities
Evenings	Disco, video	Bowling, video, theatre/cinema, disco
Saturday	Excursion to Edinburgh	Return to IH
Sunday	Excursion to Durham

More at  www.ihnewcastle.com

Ireland

Dublin 
 
The capital city of Ireland features beautiful 16th and 17th century architecture, Trinity College, the National Museum, Dublin Castle, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Dublin's Temple Bar District. Is arguably the best place in the world to enjoy a pint of Guinness, the famous Irish stout.

International House Dublin is centrally located at Lower Camden Street in Griffin College (20 minutes from town centre). 
 
How to get there
1.  By plane, through London, Frankfurt, etc. Dublin airport is located 9 km north of Dublin. There is bus service every 15-20 minutes and it is a 35-minute journey. There is good bus service from town centre to all parts of Dublin.
2. By bus. With stop in London.

Summer courses for Teenagers (12-17years) 
Our Junior Summer Homestay Centre is based in Sutton Park School, an exclusive private school with excellent facilities situated 25 minutes from Dublin Airport. The centre is located on the beautiful Howth Peninsula on the north side of Dublin Bay, 12km from the city centre and close to the traditional fishing village of Howth.
Summer courses for Teenagers in International House Dublin offer:

• 15 hours of lessons per week
• Full-board homestay accommodation
• Hot lunch in the school
• Private bus service available in the morning and afternoon
• Full programme of afternoon sports and activities
• 1 evening activity per week
• 1 full day excursion per week
• Average class size of 12 (maximum 15)
• Use of course books and materials

More at www.ihdublin.com