Our enriching pastoral and social programme includes:

• A Fish & Chip workshop with a sustainable fishing, history of the potato, and cooking demonstration, followed by eating your fish and chips in Tankerton by the sea
• A traditional cream tea in Canterbury’s historic Moat Tearoom
• A relaxed evening with games at The Beverlie, our local public house
• Beach games and ice cream at Broadstairs’ Morelli’s famous 1950s parlour
• An evening at the Marlowe Theatre or Gulbenkian Theatre/Cinema

There are three trips planned for students during their stay leaving plenty of free time at weekends to explore the UK and visit some of its best cities and attractions.

On your first day, we’ll take you on a guided tour of Canterbury Town Centre to help orientate give you and make you feel more at home in your new surroundings. We’ll point out places to eat, shops, landmarks and we know you’ll love the charm of this ancient city with cobbled streets. We’ll visit the historic Canterbury Cathedral, giving you a chance to explore one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

On your first weekend, we offer a day trip to London including a walking tour of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Green Park and Trafalgar Square. Finishing with an experience on the London Eye and a Thames River Cruise taking in London’s best landmarks. Helping our students become familiar with London’s geography.

Near the end of the course, students enjoy an overnight cultural excursion to Bath and Stonehenge. Highlights include entrance to the Roman Baths, a hotel stay with meals, and a guided experience at the world-famous and ancient Stonehenge site.

Students are welcomed into a safe, supportive campus with 24/7 security, full board (3 meals a day), welcoming accommodation, dedicated wellbeing staff, and regular check ins. At an additional cost we offer an optional Homestay experience, and access to a local gym.