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!
23rd November 2025 at 08:00
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.
23rd November 2025 at 09:30
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
24th November 2025 at 08:30
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
24th November 2025 at 09:00
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!
24th November 2025 at 13:30
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
25th November 2025 at 09:00
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 beautiful Yorkshire Dales
25th November 2025 at 13:00
Bolton Abbey is famous as one of the most beautiful places in The Yorkshire Dales National Park. We will visit the Abbey, walk round the estate and enjoy the scenery.
We will visit the Abbey, walk round the estate and enjoy the scenery.
Time to learn
26th November 2025 at 09:00
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!
26th November 2025 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.
York's Dark History
26th November 2025 at 13:30
We will visit Clifford's Tower, part of York's old castle and site of some of York's darkest historic events.
We will then go on a ghost walk, visiting some of the city's most haunted locations and hearing about the ghosts that supposedly exist there.
A Tasty Project
26th November 2025 at 13:30
We will head to Shambles Food Market to do some project work.
You will choose one of the vendors and make a promotional video, sampling some of their delicious produce!
Time to learn
27th November 2025 at 09:00
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!
27th November 2025 at 13:30
York Minster dominates the city skyline and is the biggest tourist attraction in the region!
We will have a guided tour, learning about some of its history and most important features.
Time to learn
28th November 2025 at 09:00
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 2025 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?
Fun and food!
28th November 2025 at 17:30
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!
29th November 2025 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!