Our intensive programmes are designed to maximise every opportunity for improving your English. Through collaboration, lively classes and a range of stimulating activities, you'll develop accuracy, fluency and, most importantly, confidence.
Multinational classes encourage natural communication in English - and what better way to be learning than amongst your English friends?
On our English & Multi-Activity courses the teaching programme is split between English Skills,
English Workshops and end-of-week presentations (for details of our other programmes, see each course centre page).
PLACEMENT TESTING
On arrival at a centre, you will be given a written and oral test. Once graded, you will be placed into an English Skills class appropriate for your age and level.
You may change class as levels vary each week. This encourages additional interaction with new students to build your confidence.
You can request our pre-course 'level check' if you would like to find out what level you are and what programme is the most appropriate one for you.
OUR TEACHERS
Our teaching teams are all appropriately qualified and ensure classes are creative, engaging and fun. Teachers are often talented in other areas (e.g. arts and craft, dance, drama, sport, tech) to enrich your learning experience both inside and outside the classroom.
ENGLISH SKILLS
Topic-based classes (e.g. Great Britain, Media & Entertainment, Science & Tech) help develop core skills (e.g. in using grammar, reading, writing, listening, and building confidence in spoken English).
By collaborating in small groups you'll build your confidence in all skills e.g. in using grammar, new vocabulary, pronunciation, reading comprehension and writing in different styles.
Our maximum class size is 12* international students.English Student Hosts will work alongside you in most classes.
Each week you'll complete a learner review to help you and your teacher track your progress.
At the end of the course, you'll take home your student folder which includes Discovery diary entries, examples of your work, an academic end of course report, a DS Certificate and course photo.
*In exceptional circumstances, where levels dictate, this may be marginally exceeded.
LEVELS
Our level guide on each centre page will help you choose the most appropriate centre and programme.
Find our more about our High Level Courses for students of B2 level and above.
ENGLISH WORKSHOPS
Learn and develop by researching, discussing, collaborating and creating. In these fun, task-based sessions you will explore new topic areas and build
confidence in using new vocabulary and in important life skills (e.g. problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork).
Workshop topics vary week to week. You choose the topic that most interests you e.g. research-based (United Nations), creative/artistic (Banksy Art),
performance-based (fashion), practical (cookery) and tech-based (animation).
Each week you choose a different workshop on a specific project e.g:
At the end of every week each class presents its achievements in front of the whole school - invaluable practice in developing confidence and presentation skills.
TECH WORKSHOPS
TECH English Workshop options help you develop new skills while learning specialist vocabulary. Whether you are manipulating images, designing your own website, writing code or developing a robot, these workshops are the perfect interface between technology, the creative arts and language learning. You will be amazed by how much you learn each week.
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Marymount (8-13 years)
Radley Teens (14-17 years)
Radley Juniors (11-14 years)
Animation
Explore the world of Animation! Create your own characters, develop a storyboard, and then bring it to life with a camera and Stop Motion Studio. Working in pairs you'll produce a short animated movie (1-2 minutes long) on the topic of your choice. Videos which are voted best will be shown to the school at the end-of-week presentations. (Shrewsbury 7.5hrs/week).
Digital Photography
You'll be introduced to the creative and technical aspects of Digital Photography. By studying the rules of photographic composition, you'll gain insight into making visually striking images with a camera. Arrange compositions as if they were a still life composition, create exciting optical illusions and apply editing techniques to your photographs to achieve extraordinary results. (7.5hrs/week)
Python Coding / Raspberry Pi
Create a simple computer application by coding it in the Python programming language.
The Raspberry Pi workshop is an optional extension of the Python Coding workshop, building on skills you'll already have acquired. You will learn how to control and program external devices, such as LED, engines, sensors etc. Python programming language can be used to control electrical connections between external hardware and Raspberry Pi using the CPIO port. (7.5hrs/week)
Web Development
What makes a great website? Are you interested in computer science? This workshop introduces you to the technical aspects of Web Development.
Following an introduction to important technical aspects, learn how to use 'Dreamweaver' and programming languages e.g. HTML and CSS to develop your own fully functioning web page. (7.5hrs/week)
FabLab - Lego Robotics
Simple programming software will be used to teach you how to use Lego sensors and motors to create new and unusual ways to interact with computers. Make a mini (and moving!) London Eye, a human piano or a take part in a class project such as creating a Harry Potter robot. You are sure to be amazed by the possibilities! (4.5hrs/week)
Python Coding / Minecraft / Raspberry Pi
Experiment with and explore the world of Minecraft! At its core, Minecraft is about making decisions that allow students to build and create. It is inherently about problem-solving - inspiring students' higher-level and critical thinking skills. When students work together, it builds a positive classroom climate, teaches the benefits of collaboration and facilitates teamwork.
Photoshop
You have probably heard of Adobe Photoshop but do you actually know how useful and important a tool it is and how it is used? Learn how to make subtle changes to images and how to completely alter them. Consider what makes an effective image and discuss, debate and explore some of the real life applications of these. If you are interested in design and technology, this workshop is perfect. (7.5hrs/week)
Web Design
What makes an attractive website? Are you interested in graphic design? This workshop introduces you to the creative aspects of Web Design.
While half of the task in producing a great website is based on sound coding and design know-how, the other half is based on just having an intuitive sense of what looks good and what doesn't.
In this English Workshop, through tools such as Adobe Photoshop, learn what impact content and layout have on great websites and how to produce interesting web pages that are visually striking. (7.5hrs/week)
View the Trinity page for full information and a video.
IELTS
For more information about our IELTS exam preparation course, please see Winchester page.
WHAT YOU TAKE HOME
At the end of your course, you'll take home your Discovery Summer academic folder with e.g. Discovery diary, examples of your work, an academic end-of-course report, weekly learner reviews and 'can do statements', a Discovery Summer end-of-course certificate and a course photo to remind you of your stay.
In most classes, there will be an English Student Host to help and support you. There will be countless opportunities for gaining confidence in spoken English; whether it is modelling correct use of English, speaking English colloquially or working on your pronunciation.
