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Ardingly College is located near Haywards Heath, Sussex, a pleasant rural town 25kms from Brighton, 50 kms from London and 18kms from Gatwick Airport. The College with its mixture of old-world charm and modern teaching facilities is set in 230 acres of grounds and woodlands.

Description	Boarding school campus. Capacity for 130 students.
Ages	10-14
Levels	All levels except beginners
Tuition	15 hours per week (mornings or afternoons) in groups of maximum 15. Lessons are compulsory.
Contact addresses and telephone numbers	c/o International House, Ardingly College, Woodard, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6SQ. Tel. & Fax: to be advised London Centres Office Tel & Fax: +44 (0) 1803 210944 Email: sandra.mccord@ihwels.co.uk EMERGENCY NUMBER: +44(0) 7768 590480 If no reply always leave a message Junior Centres Manager – Sandra McCord
Facilities	8 classrooms, 230 acres of grounds. Swimming pool, 18 tennis courts, gymnasium, extensive playing fields. School shop for snacks, drinks, stationery etc.
Distance from airports	Ardingly is approximately 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport and 1.5 hours from Heathrow Airport.
Activities	3 sessions per week (including swimming, tennis, arts & crafts, football, barbecues, discos). Activity sessions are compulsory.
Excursions	Every week 1 full day excursion (except for final week of stay) and 2 half day excursions (for example: London, Brighton, Eastbourne). Excursions are compulsory.
Accommodation - RESIDENCE	Single or twin rooms - equipped with bed, adequate lighting and adequate wardrobe and drawer space, desk and chair. Students must keep their rooms tidy and make their own beds.
Meals	All meals (self-service) are taken in the school dining room except on excursion days when packed lunches are provided. Breakfast: Cereals, yoghurts, fruit juice, tea, coffee or milk and toast. Two or three times a week there is a full English cooked breakfast. Lunch: Three course meal. The main course includes a vegetarian option and includes soup, salad and dessert. Bread is available. Hot and cold drinks are available. During the full day excursion on Saturday, students have a packed lunch. Dinner: Three course meal. The meal consists of soup, main course salad and dessert. A vegetarian main course alternative is offered daily. Bread is available. Hot and cold drinks are available. Special dietary requirements must be notified at the time of booking.
Laundry	Bedlinen is changed regularly. Personal washing – done on a weekly basis by the College. All clothing must be clearly marked with the students's name. Students should bring three towels for their personal use.
Showers / baths	Shared bathroom facilities.
Outings from campus	Students are never permitted to leave the campus unless they are on an organised excursion or with their Group Leader or other member of staff. Relatives or friends wishing to visit must contact the Course Director in advance.

e-mail: info@ihwelsgroup.com • tel: +44 1803 299 691 • fax: +44 1803 291 946

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