Your Summer Programme

2nd–16th August 2026

Welcome to Cardiff and Vale College! We are delighted to welcome students and teachers from Chongming to Wales for two weeks of learning, cultural experiences and unforgettable memories.

During the programme you will:

• Improve your English language skills.

• Learn from specialist Cardiff and Vale College lecturers.

• Experience British culture and history.

• Visit Cardiff, Barry Island, Oxford, Bath and London.

• Make new friends from around the world.

• Graduate with a Cardiff and Vale College Certificate.

Programme Information

Programme Dates: Sunday 2nd August – Sunday 16th August 2026

Students: 23

Accompanying Teachers: 3

Accommodation

Cardiff

• Bridgestreet Exchange

London

• Holiday Inn Regent Street

Flights

Arrival

• China Eastern MU551

• Shanghai Pudong → London Heathrow

• Sunday 2nd August

• 13:15–18:40

Departure

• China Eastern MU552

• London Heathrow → Shanghai Pudong

• Sunday 16th August

• 21:20–15:40 (+1 day)

Programme Schedule

Sunday 2nd August – Arrival

✈️ Welcome to the UK!

• Arrive at London Heathrow Airport.

• Meet Cardiff and Vale College staff in the arrivals hall.

• Travel by private coach to Cardiff.

• Check in to Bridgestreet Exchange.

CAVC Staff

• Muhammed Younas

Monday 3rd August – Welcome to Cardiff

🕤 9:30am

Leave Bridgestreet Exchange and walk to Cardiff and Vale College.

🕙 10:00am–12:00pm

Welcome Ceremony

📍 Boardroom, 4th Floor, City Centre Campus

During the session you will:

• Meet the International Team.

• Learn about your programme.

• Receive important health and safety information.

• Find out what to expect over the next two weeks.

🍽️ 12:00pm

Lunch at the college canteen

🕐 1:00pm–5:00pm

• Campus Tour

• Guided walking tour of Cardiff city centre

• Visit to Cardiff Castle

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

Tuesday 4th August – English & Welsh History

🕣 8:30am

Leave Bridgestreet Exchange and walk to Cardiff and Vale College.

🕘 9:00am–12:00pm

English Language

📍 Rooms 310 & 312

Teachers

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

🍽️ 12:00pm

Lunch at college canteen

🕐 1:00pm–5:00pm

Visit to St Fagans National Museum of History

Discover over 100 years of Welsh history through historic buildings, traditional crafts and beautiful countryside.

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

Wednesday 5th August – English & Cardiff Bay

🕣 8:30am

Leave Bridgestreet Exchange and walk to Cardiff and Vale College.

🕘 9:00am–12:00pm

English Language

📍 Rooms 310 & 312

Teachers

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

🍽️ 12:00pm

Lunch at college canteen

🕐 1:00pm–5:00pm

• Visit to the Senedd (Welsh Parliament)

• Cardiff Bay Boat Tour

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

Thursday 6th August – Science & Barry Island

🕣 8:30am

Leave Bridgestreet Exchange and walk to Cardiff and Vale College.

🕘 9:00am–12:00pm

Students will study in two groups and swap classes half way through.

Group 1

• Chemistry

• Lecturer: Edel Hanlon

• 📍 Room 247

Group 2

• Physics

• Lecturer: David Morris

• 📍 Room 252

🍽️ 12:00pm

Lunch at college canteen

🕐 1:00pm–5:00pm

Visit to Barry Island.

If the weather is unsuitable, we will visit National Museum Cardiff instead.

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

Friday 7th August – Science & Sport

🕣 8:30am

Leave Bridgestreet Exchange and walk to Cardiff and Vale College.

🕘 9:00am–12:00pm

Students will rotate between both science workshops.

Chemistry

• Edel Hanlon

• 📍 Room 247

Physics

• David Morris

• 📍 Room 252

🍽️ 12:00pm

Lunch at college canteen

🕐 1:00pm–5:00pm

• Tour of Principality Stadium

• Walk through Bute Park

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

Saturday 8th August – Oxford

🚌 Full Day Excursion

• Travel by coach to Oxford.

• Guided walking tour.

• Visit New College (a Harry Potter filming location).

• Free time to explore the city.

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Nia

Sunday 9th August – Bath

🚌 Full Day Excursion

• Travel by coach to Bath.

• Visit the Roman Baths.

• Explore the historic city centre.

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Nia

Monday 10th August – Engineering & Afternoon Tea

🕣 8:30am

Leave Bridgestreet Exchange and walk to Cardiff and Vale College.

🕘 9:00am–12:00pm

Introduction to Engineering

📍 International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT)

Lecturer

• Barry Alford

Discover modern engineering and learn about careers in the aerospace industry.

12:00pm

Travel to Cardiff Bay

🕐 1:00pm–5:00pm

Enjoy a traditional British Afternoon Tea.

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

Tuesday 11th August – Mathematics & BBC

🕣 8:30am

Leave Bridgestreet Exchange and walk to Cardiff and Vale College.

🕘 9:00am–12:00pm

Students will study in two groups.

Mathematics

Lecturers

• Scott Holman

• Awais Choudhary

📍 Rooms 207 & 210

🍽️ 12:00pm

Lunch at college canteen

🕐 1:00pm–5:00pm

BBC Studio Tour.

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

Wednesday 12th August – Artificial Intelligence & Digital Technology

🕣 8:30am

Leave Bridgestreet Exchange and walk to Cardiff and Vale College.

🕘 9:00am–12:00pm

Artificial Intelligence & Digital Technology

Lecturer

• Stevie Emmanuel

📍 Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)
3rd Floor, Success Centre, City Centre Campus

Learn more about how technology and artificial intelligence are used to enhance learning and skill development.

🍽️ 12:00pm

Lunch at college canteen

🕐 1:00pm–5:00pm

Visit to Big Pit National Coal Museum.

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

Thursday 13th August – English & Creative Arts

🕣 8:30am

Leave Bridgestreet Exchange and walk to Cardiff and Vale College.

🕘 9:00am–12:00pm

English Language & Presentation Preparation

📍 Rooms 310 & 312

Teachers

• Chloe Jones

• Nia

🍽️ 12:00pm

Lunch at college canteen

🕐 1:00pm–5:00pm

Creative Arts Workshop

Lecturers

• Aaron Leslie

• Rebecca John

Develop your creativity through a fun, hands-on workshop.

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

Friday 14th August – Graduation Day 🎓

🕣 8:30am

Leave Bridgestreet Exchange and walk to Cardiff and Vale College.

🕘 9:00am–12:00pm

Presentation Preparation

📍 Rooms 310 & 312

Teachers

• Chloe Jones

• Muhammed Younas

🕧 12:30pm–2:30pm

Graduation Celebration

Celebrate the end of your Summer School with:

• Graduation Lunch

• Student presentations

• Certificate Presentation Ceremony

• Group photographs

CAVC Staff

• All Cardiff and Vale College staff

Saturday 15th August – London

🚌 Travel to London

• Coach transfer to London.

• Sightseeing and free time.

• Overnight stay at Holiday Inn Regent Street.

CAVC Staff

• Alex Lawrence

• Nia

Sunday 16th August – Departure

Morning

🏛️ Visit the British Museum (10:00 entry).

Afternoon

Transfer to London Heathrow Airport.

Evening

✈️ China Eastern MU552
London Heathrow → Shanghai Pudong

Departure: 21:20

CAVC Staff

• Alex

• Nia

Important Information

• Please be ready to leave accommodation at the times shown in the programme.

• Arrive at the meeting point on time for each activity.

• Wear comfortable shoes for walking tours and excursions.

• Bring a reusable water bottle and clothing suitable for the weather.

• Follow the guidance of Cardiff and Vale College staff throughout the programme.

• The programme may change due to weather, transport or operational requirements. Any changes will be communicated by the International Team.

We hope you have a fantastic time at Cardiff and Vale College and enjoy your Summer School experience in Wales and the UK!