Shrewsbury
English Academy
11-16 Years | Residential
Beginner to Advanced
CEFR (Common European Framework) levels
A1* | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2
*Beginner classes are only offered up to the age of 14
20 hours per week
2 July - 30 July (2 - 4 Weeks)
A fabulous campus, close to Shrewsbury town.
English Academy
Explore a unique part of England on an intensive programme of 15 hours' English tuition plus engaging Active English study trips (total 20 hours)
Why Choose This Programme?
At Shrewsbury we offer 3 academies on one campus:
- English Academy
- Sports Academy
- Coding & Tech Academy
You can choose a different option each week or continue with one throughout your stay.
What To Expect?
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20 hours' tuition per week
(including English Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentation)
Cultural study visits with your teacher enrich your experience
Maximum class size: 12 international students**
** In exceptional circumstances, in order to place students at their correct level, maximum class size may be exceeded. -
English Skills
On arrival, you'll be given a written and oral test and placed into an English Skills class appropriate for your age and level
Develop core skills as you communicate effectively in spoken and written English. Classes are lively, interactive and fun e.g. Enter the Shrewsbury 'modern monument' competition - research local sights, collaborate on an idea for a new statue in the town square. Will your idea be selected?
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English Workshop
In these fun, task based sessions, you'll explore new topic areas. Learn through researching, discussing, collaborating and creating
Workshop topics vary week to week e.g. British Quiz, Code Crafters, Nature ID Challenge, TED talks.
Each week choose a workshop that interests you.
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Active English
Visit Shrewsbury town centre with your teacher. Explore British culture as you practise your English with friendly local residents. You'll be amazed at how your confidence grows.
Projects may include:
Scavenger Hunt: Visit the castle, drop into the library, explore the winding medieval streets
Local adventures: Discover Darwin's birthplace and learn about architectural styles from the Norman era to now!
Art & Culture: Take in an exhibition at the local gallery, compare the works, write your own reviews
Food lovers: Explore a supermarket and plan a British meal using local ingredients.
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Trinity Exam
The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered on 15 July and 29 July 2025. It is an optional extra, but recommended, £130
- Mornings: A choice of sports, team challenges, arts and crafts, dance and drama games on 4 mornings per week
- Evenings: Exciting range of evening activities e.g. mystery nights, talent shows, British games, discos and relaxed nights in houses
- Special events: Pool party, Ceilidh (traditional dancing)
- Excursions: 2 per week e.g. Chester, Warwick Castle, Severn Valley Railway, Blists Hill Victorian Town
- Free time: Relax and enjoy time with your new friends.
See Also
Residential Courses in Shrewsbury
Sports Academy (11-16 years)
An intensive programme for those who are passionate about sports. Options include: Golf, Horse-Riding, Adventure Sports, Tennis
Coding & Tech Academy (11-16 years)
Designed for students interesed in learning the fundamentals of code, robotics and game design.
Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced.
Level Check
There are many Discovery Summer programmes for you to choose from! Our online level test helps us to direct you towards our most appropriate Discovery programme.
What Our Students & Parents Say
My three weeks with Discovery Summer was a great experience. I had a lot of fun. I liked meeting new people from all over the world, from UK, Spain, Myanmar, Italy, and Denmark.
- Pierre, France
