Winchester

Extend your horizons

If you already have a sound knowledge of English and want to learn new subjects in English – in one of the most traditional schools in England – this innovative programme is for you. Each week you'll choose one Major and one Minor. Final projects are presented orally, through PowerPoint or by artistic performance, and are specially designed to develop your confidence in presentation skills and public speaking.

Winchester and the College

Winchester College is one of England's most famous independent schools, founded in the 14th century. It later became the model for Eton and King's College Cambridge in the 15th century. The College has an excellent academic record and is regarded as one of the leading schools in Britain.

Winchester is 100km south west of London and approximately one and a half hours by road to London Heathrow and London Gatwick. Situated in the heart of Winchester, the College offers a tranquil location within historic, secluded grounds. Winchester Cathedral is a short walk away. On site facilities include a fully equipped sports centre with a six-lane 25 metre pool, sports hall, extensive playing fields as well as squash and tennis courts. There is also a theatre, a College Library and large IT suites where supervised internet and email access is offered.

The Discovery Experience includes

• 22.5 hours' classes per week.
• Each week you'll choose one Major and one Minor. These must be chosen at time of booking and are subject to availability.
• Action-packed activity programme seven days a week.
• One full-day excursion per week (e.g. London, Oxford, Stonehenge).
• One half-day excursion per week (e.g. Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Salisbury).
• Twice a week, responsible students may go out in small groups to explore and enjoy Winchester.
• Free IT access for email and internet.

Welfare and accommodation

• Spacious, basic bedrooms with 1-6 beds (smaller bedded rooms given to older students).
• Resident staff sleep close by.
• Resident English student hosts.
• Close supervision.
• Full board.
• Please note: This programme is designed for students with an intermediate level of English or above. It is run as a junior programme with close supervision by resident staff.