There is a special place for teenagers at the Bryanston LSG International Summer School. Not only can they live in the teenage only houses with Steward supervision but they have a specially tailored music course with 2 upper level Orchestras, Chamber music groups as well as the Jazz/Improvisation where the classes are formed with age as well as ability in mind.
As an international course the students mix and make strong friendships with other like minded teens from all over the globe. These friendships not only strengthen the love of music but also enrich their lives and understanding of other cultures. A week playing music and speaking English to their peers and teachers is a brilliant way to cement an international student’s English skills.
It is recommended that teenagers wishing to be in the Teenage Houses are mature enough to be away from their parent(s) and have attended our summer school or ones like it before. Our suitability checks will include these aspects and whether there are any medical or mental health issues that would benefit from parental rather than steward supervision. Please be aware that our Teenage House stewards are young ex-Suzuki students, typically in their early 20s, who are under the guidance and management of our Safeguarding Lead, Sarah Mundy. We reserve the right to refuse unaccompanied teenager applications.
Accommodation
Teenagers can either stay with their family, or they can live in the Teenage House. Unaccompanied teenagers are welcome. All teenagers applying for the Teenage Houses are subject to suitability checks with their parent(s) and Suzuki Teacher, and they must accept the Code of Conduct established by the administration to ensure the safety of all and the smooth running of the course. Infringement of these rules might require a student to return home immediately. There are designated houses for these unaccompanied and accompanied teenagers, and they are supervised by a team of stewards dedicated to this role. Teenagers attending with their parents may prefer to be with the unaccompanied teenagers in their supervised and segregated accommodation but space is limited and this may not always be possible.
Any Covid-19 Security protocols in force at the time of the summer school will apply to all teenagers whether in the Teenage House or staying with their parent(s).
