Learning English
English Language Courses to Develop Core Skills
Our programmes maximise every opportunity for improving your English.
Through active classes, team-work and a range of engaging topics, you'll develop accuracy, fluency and confidence, helping you to communicate naturally.
Our multinational classes encourage you to speak English all the time and you will be able to improve your colloquial English with our English student hosts!
Choose the course to suit your level and interests:
English Plus+
Benenden, Shrewsbury, Winchester
See below for levels offered at each centre.
- Based on the Trinity GESE/CEFR, our English courses are designed for all levels.
- English Skills: Develop core skills as you communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
- English Workshops: Work in teams and think creatively. Build confidence through interactive projects and presentations.
- Active English: (Shrewsbury) Local study trips with your teacher - learn about history and culture as you interact with local people.
Coding & Tech Academy
Sports Academy
Shrewsbury
Grow in confidence as you try something new or take your skills to the next level - in English - in your academy option.
Learn vocabulary and expressions linked to your academy choice.
Become a better communicator and make new friends with people who share your interests.
English Skills and English Workshop classes take place in the afternoons.
Global Young Leaders
Winchester
For those with an intermediate to advanced level of English.
Each week you will study English, STEM, Young Entrepreneur and Presentation Skills.
Boost your leadership skills through collaboration, problem-solving and critical thinking.
Study trips with your teacher enrich your understanding of British history and culture.
Pre-University
Winchester
A programme for advanced level students combining theory and practice to help prepare for future university and career choices.
Choose a Major and Minor each week e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Business, Drama, Economics, Engineering, Film Making, IELTS, International Relations
Elective Masterclasses broaden your interests and academic horizons.
Prepare for and/or take the IELTS exam (optional)
Develop New Skills
Whichever course you choose, you'll be developing key 21st century life skills; preparing for academic and personal success.
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Presentation skills
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Decision-making
English Plus+
This popular programme, offered at three residential centres, combines English lessons with a wide range of activities. The teaching programme is split between English Skills + English Workshops.
English Skills
- Topic-based classes help develop core skills in grammar, reading, writing, listening, and building confidence - with emphasis on spoken English
- Lessons are designed to challenge, inspire and help you communicate effectively
- Our syllabus is based on Trinity GESE/CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) and our creative, experienced teachers bring it to life!
- Our maximum class size is 12* international students (Benenden, Shrewsbury, Winchester English Plus+).
*In exceptional cases, in order to place students at their correct level, maximum class size may be exceeded.
English Workshops
In these fun, task-based sessions you will explore new topic areas and build confidence in important life skills for the 21st Century, such as problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork and decision-making.
Workshop topics vary week to week. Choose a workshop that most interests you e.g. British culture, debate, survival skills, portrait painting and more!
Research British etiquette and work as a team to create a typical British afternoon tea:
- Collaborate with your classmates and improve your presentation skills
- Discuss traditions around the world and share your ideas
- Use a range of questions to gather information
Presentations
Numerous opportunities to present your project work to the whole school and guests. This is an invaluable opportunity to develop your confidence, improve your public speaking and perfect your presentation skills.
I came back because last year was so good and I wanted to repeat the experience. I took my IELTS exam yesterday and hope to have scored well. There was a really good mix of nationalities and I've made new friends from Italy and Turkey. I knew the English Student Hosts from last year. It was great to be with them again!
- Javier, Spain