You are arriving into Newcastle Port. The journey to York will take about two and a half hours. We'll be waiting for you when you arrive!
Please make sure you collect your luggage and have everything with you.
You have an exciting week ahead of you!
24th November 2024 at 09:15
You are arriving into Newcastle Port. The journey to York will take about two and a half hours. We'll be waiting for you when you arrive!
Please make sure you collect your luggage and have everything with you.
They are looking forward to welcoming you.
24th November 2024 at 12:30
Your families will collect you from Holgate Park, or a taxi will collect you and take you to meet your host family at home.
We will keep the families updated about your flight and journey, so they will be there to meet you as soon as possible!
Staying safe and speaking English
You have a great opportunity to practice your English!
Once you are home in the evening, please do not go out again unless there is an activity in this programme.
Travelling safely
25th November 2024 at 09:00
Your family may bring you to College but you may be making the journey on your own. There is a bus pass on the back of your Melton College ID Card.
Remember, in England we drive on the left so be very careful crossing roads! Use a Pedestrian Crossing, if possible!
Time to learn
25th November 2024 at 09:30
Your teachers have planned a range of lessons to help to develop and practice your English Skills!
We want you to become a confident speaker of our language. We will help you as much as we can. We ask you to help yourself by ONLY SPEAKING ENGLISH IN THE COLLEGE!!
Find out about Britain's best historic City!
25th November 2024 at 14:00
This is our chance to show you some of the highlights which make York one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe!
We will also show you the bus stops, where to change money, the main shopping areas and our meeting points for activities in the City.
Time to learn
26th November 2024 at 09:30
Your teachers have planned a range of lessons to help to develop and practice your English Skills!
We want you to become a confident speaker of our language. We will help you as much as we can. We ask you to help yourself by ONLY SPEAKING ENGLISH IN THE COLLEGE!!
The largest Medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe!
26th November 2024 at 14:00
York Minster dominates the city skyline and is the biggest tourist attraction in the region!
You will have a guided tour of the Minster, learning about its history and some of the most important features of the building. Can you spot the dragons?
York's haunted history
26th November 2024 at 16:00
Meet us in King's Square at 16:00 to start a journey through one of Europe's most haunted cities!
We will learn about some of the ghost stories in our morning lessons, so pay attention and see how much you can remember!
The darkest stories from York's history!
26th November 2024 at 14:30
York Dungeon takes you on a journey through some of the city's most gruesome and horrible parts of history.
Experience what life was like for some of the unfortunate people living in York during medieval times.
Time to learn
27th November 2024 at 09:30
Your teachers have planned a range of lessons to help to develop and practice your English Skills!
We want you to become a confident speaker of our language. We will help you as much as we can. We ask you to help yourself by ONLY SPEAKING ENGLISH IN THE COLLEGE!!
See the school and some rugby!
27th November 2024 at 11:30
You will visit St. Peter's School and watch some rugby, one of England's most popular sports.
You will also have a look around the school and meet some of the students.
The largest Medieval Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe!
27th November 2024 at 14:30
York Minster dominates the city skyline and is the biggest tourist attraction in the region!
You will have a guided tour of the Minster, learning about its history and some of the most important features of the building. Can you spot the dragons?
York is a chocolate city!
27th November 2024 at 14:00
You are going to learn about the history of chocolate in and beyond the city of York, with a visit to York's Chocolate Story!
Learn about how choclate is made with interactive talks and displays, and try some for yourself!
Time to learn
28th November 2024 at 09:30
Your teachers have planned a range of lessons to help to develop and practice your English Skills!
We want you to become a confident speaker of our language. We will help you as much as we can. We ask you to help yourself by ONLY SPEAKING ENGLISH IN THE COLLEGE!!
Say cheese!
28th November 2024 at 14:00
Your group leaders have organised a selfie rally for you this afternoon.
Explore the city centre and follow your teachers' instructions. Who will take the best selfies?
Time to learn
29th November 2024 at 09:30
Your teachers have planned a range of lessons to help to develop and practice your English Skills!
We want you to become a confident speaker of our language. We will help you as much as we can. We ask you to help yourself by ONLY SPEAKING ENGLISH IN THE COLLEGE!!
Last chance!
29th November 2024 at 14:00
This is your last chance to enjoy some free time in the city.
Have a last look around the historic streets and buy some souvenirs to remember your trip by!
Our last activity.
29th November 2024 at 17:00
We will all meet at the College for one last activity. There will be a quiz and a chance to say goodbye to everyone.
We will also give you your certificates before you go home.
Time to go home!
30th November 2024 at 09:00
Your hosts will bring you to Holgate Park.
Thanks for studying with us! Make sure you are packed and ready. We wish you a safe journey home and hope to see you again one day!