Winter Explorer

Students will develop their English skills while making unforgettable memories. Experience British life and culture at wintertime.

This Winter, enjoy a journey filled with magic and adventure

The Winter Explorer programme helps improve core English language skills by doing fun project-based learning activities and interactive activities.

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.

Age
11 -17
Minimum language level
All levels
Staff to student ratio
1:6
Maximum class size
14
Course length
1 - 6 weeks
Course dates
7 January - 17 February 2024
Locations
Bell St Albans
Fees
From £1,110 per week - please enquire for more information

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.

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.

Our study tour locations include some of London’s most famous landmarks, as well as to Windsor Castle, Cambridge, and even Edinburgh. Students will have the chance to choose extra activities to improve their experience.

  • Enjoy study tours to exciting attractions like:

    Edinburgh, Scotland

    Take a 3-day trip to visit Scotland’s amazing capital city. You will see the beautiful buildings, the famous castle on a sleeping volcano, and explore the historic Old Town and Royal Mile.

    On this trip you will discover the many secrets of the city, experience an underground ghost tour, and try traditional Scottish dancing! Edinburgh has so much to offer, and your memories will last a life time!

  • CAMBRIDGE

    King’s College, University of Cambridge

    Experience this beautifully historic city from a different perspective. Travel along the river through the heart of one of the most famous universities in the world.

    Relax and enjoy the stunning views of King’s College, Queen’s College and the Bridge of Sighs – and don’t forget to wave at people on the bridge!

  • LONDON

    Harry Potter Studio Tour

    Step inside the infamous Great Hall, walk along Platform 9 3/4 and follow in Harry’s footsteps down Diagon Alley.

    See some of the film’s most loved items and costumes, and learn how special effects were used to bring magic to life!

  • LONDON

    Madame Tussauds London

    This famous wax-museum offers students the chance to get up close to some of their favourite famous faces, with over 300 wax figures of famous people and important historical figures.

    Rock it out with Ed Sheeran, pose with Harry and Meghan, or sing a duet with Dua Lipa! Not only do you learn about some of the most famous people in British culture, you’ll have lots of images to share on Instagram!

Sample timetable

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Our course includes

Lessons, study materials and course portfolio
Residential accommodation and all meals
A full programme of educational and social activities
A full programme of study tours
Comprehensive supervision by qualified staff
Transfers to and from airport/stations between 8am and 8pm
Free WiFi
Free laundry service
Comprehensive insurance
Lessons, study materials and course portfolio
Residential accommodation and all meals
A full programme of educational and social activities
A full programme of study tours
Comprehensive supervision by qualified staff
Transfers to and from airport/stations between 8am and 8pm
Free WiFi
Free laundry service
Comprehensive insurance

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Dates & locations

Bell St Albans

7 January - 17 February 2024

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