Autumn Explorer
Embrace the Autumn season and improve your English language skills with our Explorer course designed for ages 11- 17.
Get ready to kickstart your language learning
Our Autumn Explorer will develop student’s English language skills through project-based learning activities, interactive learning and lots of fun and adventure.
We help students become more confident, independent learners. They will also develop 21st century skills that will help them in their future learning, life and work
Bell St Albans
A beautiful, safe campus in close proximity to London, Bell St Albans is the home of our Autumn Explorer!
Course overview
On this course, students will:
- Gain confidence and become more independent learners and users of the English language
- Develop their English language skills (reading writing, listening, and speaking)
- Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation, and understanding of grammar
- Essential 21st century life skills (communication, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and cultural awareness)
- Produce a portfolio of work to show their progress and achievements
- Meet new friends from across the world
LESSONS
Project-based learning
Project themes have been created in a way that allows students and teachers to choose the direction that best fits their group’s needs and interests.
This means that every group of students will learn something different, and each student receives a personalised learning experience. For each theme, there will be a main question that guides the project, and the students will work together to make a project outcome.
This approach helps students learning faster and more successfully. It also guarantees that students will learn something new every time.
ACTIVITIES
Learn by doing
The activity programme is an essential part of the course. It helps students to practise their skills and develop natural, fluent language use. Our afternoon electives are designed to improve communication and confidence while developing academic, creative and active skills.
All Autumn Explorer students will also enjoy a wide variety of whole-school activities, such as games, competitions, discos and shows.
STUDY TOURS
Gain new life experiences
There is no better way to learn about British life and culture than to experience it for yourself. Study tours play an important role in our way of learning. Students will prepare for their tours in class, complete educational activities during their tour, and discuss them in lessons afterwards.
They will have three-full day study tours to UK destinations, every two weeks.
Enjoy study tours to exciting attractions like:
London Eye
The London Eye is an iconic part of London’s skyline and has been offering guests a new panoramic view of London.
It has won over 85 awards for national and international tourism, outstanding architectural quality and engineering achievement. In fact, it has become the UK’s most popular visitor attraction.
LONDON
Science Museum London
The Science Museum is the most visited science and technology museum in Europe. There are over 15,000 objects on display, including world-famous objects such as the Apollo 10 command capsule and Stephenson’s Rocket.
Students can experience what it is like to fly or blast off into space in their stunning 3D and 4D simulators. They can also watch a film on a screen taller than four double-decker buses in the IMAX 3D Cinema.
LONDON
British Museum
Founded in 1753, the British Museum has a collection covering two million years of history.
Some of the world-famous objects include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies.
Themes at Autumn Explorer
Project-based learning is a signature part of our fully-integrated approach to language learning. It provides students with lots of cross-curricular opportunities for learning everywhere, both inside and outside the classroom.
Find out more about our weekly project themes:
WEEK 1
London Calling
Introducing Britain and British culture, students will deepen their understanding of English language and culture while exploring iconic landmarks such as the London Eye.
WEEK 2
Incredible Inventions
Focusing on some of the most important and influential scientific developments in human history, students will investigate groundbreaking inventions and discoveries while also delving into the most innovative applications of science in solving crimes. By engaging in hands-on activities and collaborative projects, students will enhance their language skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the role of science in modern society.
WEEK 3
Dynamic Discoveries
Opening their eyes to the world by learning about great adventurers and explorers, students will also be encouraged to explore Britain and discover as much as they can throughout their experience in the UK. Through a variety of engaging activities, students will enhance their language skills, critical thinking abilities, and intercultural competence.
Sample timetable
Dates & locations
Bell St Albans
13 October - 19 October 2024
20 October - 26 October 2024
27 October - 2 November 2024
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