English Explorer the Leys School

Course summary

Minimum age / 12-17 / Start dates / 6 July, 20 July, 03 August 2016
Minimum level / A1 - Beginner / Course length / 2 - 6 weeks
Entry requirements / Required language level / Course fees / From £2500
Weekly tuition / See course description / Location / The Leys
Staff / student ratio / 1:6 / Accommodation / Residential
Also available at
Bloxham,Wellington CollegeandSt Albans

Who this course is for

Young learners who want to combine English language study, activities and cultural visits.

Course overview

On Bell's English Explorer at The Leys School in Cambridge, your child will develop English skills, essential life and practical skills through a range of electives, project-based lessons, study tours and activities.

Download a sample timetable.

Course outcomes

  • Students will be more confident and more independent as a learner and user of English
  • Students will improve their English language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
  • Students will have more vocabulary, better pronunciation and an increased understand of grammar appropriate to their level
  • Students will improve skills in their chosen elective/s
  • Students will have developed essential life skills such as teamwork, independent study, communication and the ability to take responsibility for their own learning
  • Students will make international friends
  • Students will have a portfolio of work demonstrating progress, achievements and new experiences
  • Students will have prepared for an end-of-course exam

Next steps

  • English Explorer at a different centre or different time of the year with new electives
  • International Study Preparation
  • Young Business Leaders
  • Young Cambridge Scholars.

Course description

Students develop a range of English language, life and practical skills on English Explorer.

Based on a 2-week course:

Project-based lessons

30 hours per course

Lessons focus on a project to suit the level and age range of the class. Sample project topics include Victorian London, The Environment and Travel and Tourism. Students work independently, in pairs and small groups through discussions, role plays and interviews.

  • Students learnpractical everyday languagesuch as asking polite questions, clarifying meaning, vocabulary and comprehension of instructions, improved fluency and pronunciation
  • Students learnlife skillssuch as independence and teamwork
  • Students learnaboutBritish life and culture
  • Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their improved language skills by preparing for,

and taking,a speaking qualification from Trinity College London.

Electives

3 electives (6 hours each, 18 hours in total)

Elective sessions are taught by experienced activity leaders and develop students’ skills and ability in their chosen activities in English.
Our classic electives give your child the opportunity to try a variety of activities each week. Your child will choose three of the below electives per course, which they study for 6 hours each (18 hours per 2-week course). Students will be asked to select their electives at registration.

Art in Cambridge
Students will:
  • Develop sketching, drawing and painting skills within the beautiful setting of Cambridge focusing on architecture, people and landscapes
  • Develop knowledge of art history
  • Develop personal creativity
  • Learn specialist Art and Design vocabulary.
/ Basketball
Students will:
  • Develop key basketball skills such as shooting, passing and dribbling through drills, games and practice matches
  • Learn effective offense and defence plays
  • Develop team work and communication skills
  • Learn specialist basketball vocabulary.
/ British Sport
Students will:
  • Learn how to play a selection of British sports such as cricket, tag rugby, badminton and hockey.
  • Develop understanding of UK sports culture
  • Improve confidence and team-work skills
  • Learn specialist vocabulary for each sport.

Cookery
Students will:
  • Develop cooking skills by learning how to make a range of UK and international food such as British pastries, pizza and scones.
  • Learn a range of cooking techniques
  • Increase knowledge of UK and international food
  • Learn specialist cooking language and how to follow recipes in English.
/ Exam Skills
Students will:
  • Develop and improve study skills to achieve success in oral, listening, reading and writing exams for the Cambridge Exam Suite or IELTS
  • Become familiar with variety of different exam-style questions.
/ Football
Students will:
  • Develop football skills in the areas of dribbling, passing, shooting and heading.
  • Learn how to work in a team and the importance of respect and communication
  • Learn specialist vocabulary and useful phrases for playing and talking about football.

Photography and film-making
Students will:
  • Develop skills including planning, storyboarding, sequencing, cutaways, composing and editing their work
  • Learn practical photography and filming skills in order to create a short film
  • Develop their personal creativity
  • Learn specialist film and photography vocabulary.
/ Presentations and debates
Students will:
  • Develop verbal and non-verbal techniques to improve public speaking
  • Develop summarising, elaborating and persuading skills
  • Learn to give and justify opinions
  • Plan and deliver a short presentation on a topic of own choice
  • Take part in a class debate.
/ Volleyball
Students will:
  • Learn and develop volleyball skills such as serving, passing and blocking through practise sessions and matches
  • Improve defensive and offensive techniques
  • Learn specialist vocabulary and useful phrases to cooperate with team members.

Study tours

3 full-day study tours

Learn about British life and culture by exploring places of interest such as Oxford, Cambridge or London. Every course includes a full day study tour to London, where students enjoy a walking tour, river cruise or trip to a top London Museum.

Activities

27 hours per course

In addition to the elective programme, students also enjoy a wide variety of whole-school events such as games, competitions, discos and shows.

End-of-course exam

Students at The Leys have the option to demonstrate their language skills by preparing for and taking an end-of-course exam such as a speaking qualification from Trinity College London.

Course package

Choose a Bell young learner English course and from the moment we collect your child from the airport to the time they depart you will be confident in the knowledge that they will be safe and supervised throughout their stay with us. The course includes:

  • Project-based lessons, the study of 1 or more elective, a range of activities and study tours
  • An end-of-course exam
  • Comprehensive supervision by qualified and experienced staff
  • Residential accommodation and all meals
  • Return transfers on scheduled arrival and departure days from and to designated airports
  • Learning materials, course portfolio and end of course certificate
  • Free internet access
  • Use of sport facilities
  • Free laundry service
  • Comprehensive insurance.

Please note that all bookings are subject to a £95 registration fee.

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