Designed around 3 weekly project themes, students learn through project-based lessons, study tours and a choice of academic, active and creative electives. It is suitable for all levels.
Course outcomes
Your child will develop:
Core English language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
More vocabulary and better pronunciation
A portfolio of work
Essential life skills (teamwork, independence and communication)
Increased confidence
An international network of friends
Week 1: Fantastic Festivals
Students will explore the UK and international culture through looking at different festivals. By learning about traditional celebrations, such as Harvest Festival and Halloween and modern festivals like Glastonbury and the Notting Hill Carnival, students will develop their English skills and increase their cultural awareness.
Topics may include:
Unusual British Festivals, for example cheese rolling and pancake races!
Halloween
Festivals from around the world
Example projects:
An advertisement for a new festival
A presentation to persuade people to visit different festivals from around the world
A video about Britain’s top 5 strangest festivals
Study tours: London, including the London Eye, and Cambridge.
Week 2:
Students will develop their English through discovering the stories behind some of the UK’s most important historical figures.
Students will also explore how ordinary people lived in the past and find out how other countries and cultures have influenced the UK during its history.
This course includes a visit to one of England’s most prominent historical sites: the Tower of London.
Topics may include:
Henry VIII and his 7 wives
The history of the English language
Life in Victorian England
Example projects:
A play of key moments in British history
A diary: a day in the life of a Victorian teenager
A video explaining the top 5 worst jobs in history
A presentation to introduce people to a little known historical figure
A flow chart poster to work out which century you come from
Study tours: London, including the Tower of London, and Oxford.
Week 3:
Students will improve their English skills by learning about some of the incredible myths and legends and ghost stories based in the UK and across the world.
Students will take inspiration from famous UK authors such as JK Rowling, Lewis Carrol and Arthur Conan Doyle to create their own stories. This trip will include a visit to one of London’s spookiest attractions: the London Dungeons.
Topics may include:
Urban myths
Sherlock Holmes
Ghost stories
Example projects:
A booklet of students’ own short stories and urban myths
A ‘ghost trail’ for Bell St Albans
A murder mystery video
A 'choose your own' adventure story
A fantasy-based board game
Study tours: London, including the London Dungeon.
Electives
18 hours per two week course (3 electives, 6 hours each)
Elective sessions are taught by experienced activity leaders and develop students' skills in their chosen activities in English. Students practice their English, while focused on an activity, which leads to a natural and fluent use of the language.
A mix of active, academic and creative options are available.
