A summer programme for those who are passionate about sports or dance!
English Levels: beginners to advanced (CEF A1 - C1)
SHREWSBURY SCHOOL
Shrewsbury is renowned as a traditional independent school. It was founded in 1552 and has Charles Darwin amongst its famous 'old boys'. It is situated across the River Severn from the thriving market town of Shrewsbury.
The nearest airport, Manchester, is approximately 1.5 hours by road; London Heathrow approximately 3-4 hours.
It has an exceedingly fine campus with both historic and state-of-the-art buildings. The facilities for study and recreation are first-rate – including a large IT suite, theatre, assembly hall, art studio, music school
and DVD 'cinema'. Sporting facilities include football pitches, astroturf, tennis and squash courts, indoor sports hall and a new (25m) 6-lane indoor swimming pool.
This is a truly international programme where you can meet English children.
TEACHING AND ACTIVITY PROGRAMME
- 15 hours' intensive sports coaching/dance on 5 mornings a week. You may choose a different sports option (Football, Dance, Tennis, Golf, Horse-riding, Adventure Sports)
each week or continue the same one for a maximum of 2 weeks. Click here for more information on sports options
- 15 hours' English lessons (English Skills and English Workshops) per week. These take place in the afternoons. For more information see How we teach English
- Maximum class size: 14 international students
- Challenging activities related to team-building and leadership skills. These are designed to develop confidence, decision making and communication skills.
- Action-packed activity programme 7 days a week.
- Click here for a sample timetable
- Opportunity to attend an Olympic event at Old Trafford, Manchester
- 1 full-day and 1 half-day excursion per week e.g. Liverpool/London (optional), Manchester, Warwick Castle and Stratford, Chester.
- PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English with our Resident English Student Hosts.
Accommodation and supervision
- Shrewsbury has both traditional and modern boarding houses with single, twin and multi-bedded rooms (3-5 beds)
- Some single rooms have ensuite facilities
- Common rooms with TV, DVD, pool, table tennis etc.
- Close supervision by our resident staff
- Full board.
