Ardmore Africa JULY 201 SHAMWARI, GLOBAL EDUCATION CENTRE SUMMER 2015 ES FOR TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS 2015 ST ND AUGU 5A T. 1 9 8 4 Brunel University Welcome to the brand new Ardmore Global Education Centre in South Africa! 2015 sees our new facility come online at Shamwari game reserve just 11/2 hours from Port Elizabeth. Formerly a 4* Safari lodge, the Global Education Centre (GEC) is Ardmore’s brand new base for our signature experiences, including English & Wildlife, conservation and community projects. The GEC is available all year round for closed groups and hosts an Ardmore English language summer school throughout July and into August. But hurry, spaces are strictly limited. AVAILABLE AT THIS CENTRE English and wildlife summer school July/August 2015 AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND SAMPLE MODULES INCLUDE Leopard tracking Bush Skills 85 km from Port Elizabeth Monitoring large Herbivores Rhino anti-poaching principles English plus conservation Community school integration Languages in the community African dance and cultural experience Bespoke projects African culture and conservation Basic wildlife conservation, ecology and management principles English plus wildlife (closed groups) Introduction to Game Ranging Advanced conservation and many more… ! Capture techniques and relocation of wildlife Residential – 50 beds Summer school/camp and closed groups English courses available Adult to Student ratio 1:10 min London Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1628 826699 www.theardmoregroup.com SAMPLE PROGRAMME Possible one week programme. Lessons may be in the morning or in the afternoon. Certain wildlife activities may occur outside of the sample time schedule. Day Mon Tues TIMES SUMMER PROGRAMMES Evening ENTERTAINMENT Arrive at the Centre – Ice Breaker Welcome Games 9.00 - 12.30 English Lessons African Beading 14.00 - 17.30 Predator Tracking – Leopard or Lion tracking and conservation Wed 9.00 - 12.30 English Lessons 14.00 - 17.30 Bush Skills with e.g “ Basic Wildlife Conservation and Management Principles” Thurs 9.00 - 12.30 English Lessons 14.00 - 17.30 Monitoring Large Herbivores – Elephants Fri 9.00 - 12.30 English Lessons Elephant dung paper Stories around the campfire African Dance 14.00 - 17.30 Rhino Anti-poaching principles Sat 9.00 - 12.30 English Lessons Film Night 14.00 - 17.30 African Dance with e.g “ African Cultural Experience” Sun Mon 9.00 - 18.00 Community School Integration Goodbye Ardmore BBQ aka Braai Astronomy A TYPICAL DAY WITH ARDMORE Students have three hours of English lessons per day from Tuesday to Saturday. Lessons will be taught in English and based around wildlife and conservation. Students will also learn African culture, sustainability of planet Earth and local community life as well as life in less privileged communities. During activities we offer a wide range of options depending on season and wildlife activity. These can include leopard tracking, rhino monitoring, visiting the Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary, medicinal plants and tree identification, animal behaviour and approach, an introduction to conservation management or a full day excursion to Port Elizabeth. The evening entertainment includes: pool party, fireside story telling, African dance, film night, evening observation and many more options. Emphasis on communication helps students to use English for a variety of purposes and in various situations. Our aim is to build students’ knowledge and confidence in understanding and speaking English and their understanding of the world we live in. SOUTH AFRICA MAP PRETORIA JOHANNESBURG SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE CAPETOWN PORT ELIZABETH PORT ELIZABETH Ardmore Language Schools Berkshire College, Hall Place Burchetts Green, Berkshire SL6 6QR, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1628 826699 Fax: +44 (0) 1628 829977 Email: [email protected] www.theardmoregroup.com MBL 24114-1 For more photographs of this centre, please visit our website – www.theardmoregroup.com, choose the centre and View Photo Gallery