Selection of English Language Courses
| Course Title | Aimed at | Course Length / Dates / Class Size | Course Aims and Structure | Accommodation | Leisure Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club-5 Summer Course |
Mixed ability students aged 13-16 | 13 nights Class size of maximum 5 Usually in July Sunday to Saturday – Please e-mail to find out dates. |
To allow the learners to improve their speaking and listening skills at their own pace and level. 30 hours of class 9.00-12.30 including breaks weekdays. | Full-board in a suitable host family. There may be other international students in the family. In some cases the bedroom may also be shared. Speakers of the same language in different families. | 10 afternoons of sports and cultural activities, 2 full-day excursions, 2 evening activities. |
| Junior Vacation Mixed and closed groups Residential |
Students Aged 12-18Individual applicants welcome | 2, 3 and 4 weeks in July and August – Please e-mailto find out dates.Classes of 15-17 | To increase the learners’ confidence to use English with native speakers. The emphasis is on the key skills of listening and speaking. To familiarise the learners with certain elements of British life and culture and to increase their knowledge of the locality through the planned visits and guided tours. | Full-board in excellent quality single study bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom on the campus of the University of Plymouth. | Weekly programme:1 full-day excursion, 1 half-day excursion, 4 afternoons of sports, and cultural visits and 1 evening. |
| Junior Vacation Mixed and closed groups Host Family |
Students Aged 12-18Individual applicants welcome | 2, 3 and 4 weeks in July and August – Please e-mailto find out dates.Classes of 15-17 | To increase the learner’s confidence to use English with native speakers. The emphasis is on the key skills of listening and speaking. To familiarise the learners with certain elements of British life and culture and to increase their knowledge of the locality through the planned visits and guided tours. | Full-board in a suitable host families. There may be other international students in the family. In some cases the bedroom may also be shared.Speakers of the same language in different families. | Weekly programme: 1 full-day excursion, 1 half-day excursion, 4 afternoons of sports, and cultural visits and 1 evening. |
| School Integration | Students Aged 12-18 | Year round Enrolments of one term or less possible |
To enable the students to experience general education in a good quality UK Boarding School by participating in the full school academic curriculum as well as extra-curricular activities. | Full-board in the school boarding house usually in shared bedrooms with two or three other pupils. Some single rooms may be available. | This varies according to different schools and according to the time of the year. Details can be provided on request. |
| One-to-One Home Tuition | Individuals of all ages (12+), levels and needs | Year round 1:1 or 1:2 (at discounted rates)The students choose their dates subject to availabilityMinimum course length is one week. |
To respond to every learner’s own specific needs. To provide a context with maximum exposure to English away from the learner’s mother tongue.Standard Programme: 15 hours of contact time per week. Additional hours or fewer hours possible on request. Teachers agree the timetable with the student on arrival. | Full-board in the tutor’s home – single placing.Alternatively full-board in a host family with a personal tutor. | Minimum one full-day and one half-day outing per week with your tutor.Hosting tutors involve the students in their own family activities and wider social circle. |
| One-to-One Home Tuition with Multi-Activities | Students Aged 12-18Usually popular among young learners | Year round 1:1 or 1:2 (at discounted rates)Students choose their own dates subject to availability13 nights |
To respond to every learner’s own specific needs. To provide a context with maximum exposure to English away from the learner’s mother tongue.Standard Programme: 16 hours of English tuition per stay in order to leave more time for sports and other leisure activities. Teachers agree the timetable with the students on arrival. Very popular with younger learners. | Full-board in the tutor’s home – single placing.Alternatively full-board in a host family with a personal tutor.Variations will be agreed with the applicants individually. | 2 afternoons specialist sport with an instructor (canoeing, surfing, sailing, golf, horse riding, tennis, 2 ½ days excursions 1 full–day excursion 2 afternoons of swimming 2 afternoons of beach or other activities locally available The rest of the time spent with the host family. |
| One-to-One Home Tuition plus Specialist Sports | All ages 12+ | Year round 1:1 or 1:2 (at discounted rates)Students choose their own dates subject to availability13 nights |
To respond to every learner’s own specific needs. To provide a context with maximum exposure to English away from the learner’s mother tongue.Standard Programme: 30 hours of English tuition per stay usually 3 hours in the mornings week-days. This may change depending on the sports bookings. Teachers agree the timetable with the students on arrival. | Full-board in the tutor’s home – single placing.Alternatively full-board in a host family with a personal tutor.Variations will be agreed with the applicants individually. | 6 afternoons of specialist 1/1 sports with an instructor (canoeing, surfing, windsurfing, diving (4 full days), sailing, golf, horse riding or tennis 2 ½ day excursions 1 full-day excursion The rest of the time spent with the host family. |
| Home Stay Holidays (JUNIORS) | Participants aged 12-18 | Year roundParticipants choose their own dates. Subject to availability.Standard Programme: 13 nights Longer or shorter stays on request. |
In this programme there is no formal English tuition, but plenty of speaking opportunity with the host family and their friends. | Full-board in specially selected families with one adult at home at all times. Single Placement. Shared placements by mutual agreement. | 2 full-day excursions and one half-day activity arranged and paid for by the host family. |
| Home Stay Holidays (ADULTS) | Participants aged 18+Couples and friends welcome to share if they wish. Economy rates available. | Year roundParticipants choose their own dates. Subject to availability.Standard Programme: one week Longer or shorter stays on request. |
In this programme there is no formal English tuition, but plenty of speaking opportunity with the host family and their friends. | Full-board in specially selected families enjoy entertaining visitors. Single placement unless otherwise requested. | 1 full-day outing and 1 evening outing with your host family. |
| Short Stays – Language Plus (Single language closed groups) | Juniors 12-17Adults | Year round for fixed dates agreed with group leaders.The stay is usually 4-5 nights. | The aims, content and the structure of the language component is similar to Junior Vacation Programmes with a larger emphasis on elements of life and culture. | Full-board in host families with up to 2 – 4 guests placed in the same family. | This is usually decided by the group leaders. |
| Short Stays – Touristic (Single language closed groups) | Juniors 12-17Adults | Year round for fixed dates agreed with group leaders.The stay is usually 4-5 nights. | This is a programme of cultural and sight-seeing visits. | Full-board in host families with up to 2–4 guests placed in the same family. | This is usually decided by the group leaders. |