St James's Park
I felt homesick when I first arrived in London but after one week at the BCA English School I made friends. The school is small and the teachers very friendly.
Barbara (Germany)
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I improved my written and spoken English enormously. The teachers always encouraged me and praised my efforts. The trip to Cambridge and Stratford upon Avon with my classmates and other students was special.
Isabella (Spain)
Social Calendar
SEPTEMBER
Monday 24th
Coffee Morning
Meet the teachers and other students for coffee, tea and biscuits.
Time: 11:00-12:00
At: Rose House in the Hall
Saturday 29th
Buckingham Palace
Visit the Queen’s London residence and see the magnificent art works in the state rooms. Last chance to visit the Palace before it closes for the winter.
Time: 11:15
Cost: £21.60
OCTOBER
Sunday 7th
Cycling Tour
See some of the secret streets of London and lesser known buildings which are rich in history and interest. All very easy cycling on flat streets. Cycling helmets provided.
Time: 11:00-14:00
Cost: £15
Saturday 13th
Cambridge
Visit this famous university town.
Time: Depart Barnes by coach 08:00
Return to Barnes by 18:00
Cost: £22
NOVEMBER
Saturday 17th
Windsor Castle and Eton
Windsor Castle is Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite home. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were married there earlier this year. Visit the Castle and the town of Windsor and Eton with Jane J and Sarah. Travel by train from Barnes station.
Time: to be confirmed
Cost: to be confirmed
Saturday 24th
Backstage tour of the Royal Opera House
Visit the home of both the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet in Covent Garden. A backstage tour is a unique opportunity to see a London theatre at work. You may be lucky enough to see a Royal Ballet class.
Time: 10:30
Meet at: The Royal Opera House
Cost: £14
Monday 26th
Houses of Parliament
Join Nicky for a guided tour of the historic Palace of Westminster, the home of the British government. You might even see some Members of Parliament at work!
Time: 10:15
Cost: £3
Wednesday 28th or Thursday 29th
Quiz Night
Here’s a chance to show off your general knowledge to your classmates and be part of the prize-winning team. Enjoy drinks and snacks and a fun filled evening
At: Rose House.
Time: 20:00-22:00
Cost: £3
DECEMBER
Monday 10th
Coffee Morning
Celebrate the start of the Christmas season by trying some traditional English mince pies and other Christmas treats. Father Christmas will visit with gifts for all!
At: Rose House.
Time: 10:30-11:30
Kew Gardens
Stratford
Summer Lunch Party