Practical information regarding the Mid-IB summer courses in the UK
When:
You can join us from July 23 to August 7, 2012, over a total of 3 course periods.
Where:
The courses are held at Bradfield College in the UK.
Arranged Transportation:
We provide pick-up at Paddington Station (in London) on your first day and drop-off on your final day.
Dates of the Mid-IB Summer Courses
Our Mid-IB Summer Courses will run from July 23rd to August 7th, 2012. You may choose to study up to 3 mid-IB subjects.
Location of the Mid-IB Summer Courses
The Mid-IB Summer Courses in the UK are held at the prestigious Bradfield College Boarding School. It is located in the calm and beautiful town of Bradfield.
Arranged Pick-up & Drop-off
In order to make your traveling easier and more convenient, we arrange transportation from Paddington Station in London to the course centre at Bradfield. Note that it is the Paddington Train Station and not the Paddinton Underground Station. On the first day of your first course, at 16:30 we will meet up with you at Paddington Station in London, together with all the other course participants. We will then travel together to Bradfield. On the last day of your final course, we will drop you off at Paddington Station in London no later than 11:00 in the morning. Please plan your transportation and make your travel plans accordingly.
- We pick you up at Paddington Station in London at 16:30 on the day of your arrival. (You need to be there at least 30 minutes in advance)
- We drop you off at Paddington Station in London at 11:00 on the day of your departure.
Location of the Pick-up & Drop-off
The gathering point at Paddington Station in London will be located right by the ticket office (we will have signs so that you can see us). Please see the section below for advice on how to get to Paddington Station in London from nearby airports and other connections.
How to get to the Pick-up & Drop-off location - Paddington Station
The pick-up and drop-off location at Paddington Station in London is easily accessed from the various nearby airports. Please ensure to book your connecting flights/trains with plenty of margin with respect to the pick-up and drop-off times given above.
Arriving By Plane
From Heathrow Airport
The Heathrow Express train goes directly to Paddington Station.
From Stansted Airport
Take the Standsted Express train to Liverpool Station in London, then take the underground to Paddington (first the Central Line and then change to the Circle Line at Notting Hill).
From Gatwick Airport
Take the Gatwick Express Train to Victoria Station in London, then take the underground Circle Line to Paddington Station.
Your Day of Arrival and Departure
The table below shows when you need to arrive and when you will depart, depending on which course periods you attend.
|
Day of Arrival* |
Tuition Free Day |
Day of Departure** |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Attending all 3 course periods | |||
| Course Period 1, 2 & 3 | July 23 | July 28 & August 2 |
August 7 |
| Attending two course periods | |||
| Course Period 1 & 2 | July 23 | July 28 | August 2 |
| Course Period 2 & 3 | July 28 | August 2 | August 7 |
| Attending one period only | |||
| Course Period 1 | July 23 | none | July 28 |
| Course Period 2 | July 28 | none | August 2 |
| Course Period 3 | August 2 | none | August 7 |
| * pick-up at 16:30 at Paddington Station in London | |||
| ** drop-off at 11:00 at Paddington Station in London | |||
Tuition free day
There is no tuition on the first or last day of the each course period. Since the last day of a course period (which ends during the morning) overlaps with the first day of the following course period (which starts during the evening), it means that these are tuition free days (these days are shown in the table above). This happens on the 28th and 2nd of August. On these two occasions we organise day trips which you can read more about at our trips and activities page. Should you not wish to attend then you are free to hang out at the course center.
What to bring
Make sure to bring the following:
- Toiletries
- Bathing clothes & a towel (we provide linens and bed sheets)
- Pocket money for vending machines
- Extra money for the day trips (make sure you bring some lunch money as this is not included on the day trips)
- Insurance papers
- Stationary, notebooks and textbooks (if you would like)
- Calculator
Insurance
Make sure that you have and that you bring along valid travel and health insurance to our courses.
Visa Information
If you are traveling from a country within the European Union, you will not need a visa to enter the customs. If you are not coming from a country within the European Union, make sure to visit this site to get information on visas. In case you will need an invitation letter for you visa application, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will be happy to provide you with one.
