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Glenalmond Language Learn
Learn
English
English
with
with
Drama
Football or Hockey
and Activity Programmes Learn
Learn
English
English
with
with
Golf
Horse-riding
Summer 2019 Learn
Learn
English
English
with
with
Leadership and Outdoor Activities
Multi-Activities
Residential English and activity courses for 10 to 16 year olds
Contents 02 Welcome to a Summer of Learning, Fun and Friendship! 03 Location 04 The Campus 05 The Courses 06 A Typical Day 07 Learning English 08 Discovery Trips in Stunning Scotland 09 Our Specialist Programmes 09 - Learn English with Drama 10 - Learn English with Football or Hockey 11 - Learn English with Golf 12 - Learn English with Horse-riding 13 - Learn English with Leadership and Outdoor Activities 14 - Learn English with Multi-Activities 15 Evening Activities 16 Caring for our Students 17 How to Book 18 Terms and Conditions
Welcome to a Summer of Learning, Fun and Friendship!
The Glenalmond Language and intensive coaching in their favourite
Activity Programmes provide an sport or activity. They will learn English
innovative approach, combining while having fun, improving their skills
English language classes with and making new friends.
The following programmes are available:
Learn English with Drama
Learn English with Football or Hockey
Learn English with Golf
Learn English with Horse-riding
Learn English with Leadership and Outdoor Activities
Learn English with Multi-Activities
Each day, Monday to Friday, the environment at the prestigious
students will receive three hours of Glenalmond College, one of the
expert English tuition, and three UK’s leading boarding schools. The
hours of coaching in their chosen programmes are led by a dynamic,
sport or activity, all taught in English. enthusiastic and motivated team
Throughout the week, there will be trips of teachers and coaches, who are
to cities, castles and the countryside, all committed to making the experience
offering more opportunities to practise enjoyable, interesting and fun, both
their English with native speakers. inside and outside the classroom.
All students will live in a multi-cultural
Learn – have fun – and discover Scotland!
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Glenalmond College
LEADING UK
BOARDING SCHOOL Location Glenalmond is a leading boarding
80% FULL BOARDING school in the heart of Scotland GLENALMOND
COLLEGE
75% BRITISH PUPILS
300 ACRE The school is perfectly situated on a the airport and take them to the school
PERTH
COUNTRYSIDE CAMPUS countryside campus just one hour from by coach or minibus.
Edinburgh or Glasgow airports, with GLASGOW EDINBURGH
JUST ONE HOUR FROM plenty of transfers from other airports At the end of the holiday programme,
EDINBURGH AND in the UK and Europe. all students are taken back to their
GLASGOW AIRPORTS designated airport and helped with
We offer a full “meet and greet” check-in ready for their flight home.
service, so we will meet the students at
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The Campus Feel at home in one of the most
MEAL CHOICES
beautiful campuses in the UK
BREAKFAST
Hot breakfast option,
Glenalmond College has been (the school was founded in 1847 by For meals, the school’s award-winning
cereals, sliced meats, cheeses,
described as one of the most beautiful the future Prime Minister, William catering team provides an excellent
schools in the UK (School Life and The Gladstone) and top quality resources choice of meals three times a day, plus fruit, yoghurt, bread, fruit
Week magazines) and students will feel such as our world-class pitches, outdoor mid-morning drinks and snacks. juice, tea and coffee
at home from the moment they arrive. activity centre, on-campus golf course
and 25m indoor heated swimming pool. There are always options available
On arrival at the school, the students for vegetarians and those with special LUNCH
will check-in to their accommodation. Accommodation is modern and well- dietary needs. Soup, several main course
They will then take part in an equipped, with attractive social rooms
options, salad bar,
orientation programme where we will and kitchen facilities in each of the Fresh fruit and water are available
introduce them to their fellow students, boarding houses. All linen is provided throughout the day. For some of the dessert, fruit, yoghurt
describe the structure of the course and there is a weekly laundry service. Discover Scotland trips, packed lunches
and the daily programme, and help For medical needs, appropriate are provided, consisting of a filled roll
DINNER
them to find their way round the residential first aid trained staff are at or sandwich, snack bar, crisps, fruit and
campus. hand. Doctors and dentists are located drink. Soup, several main course
within 25 minutes of the campus and options, salad bar,
The facilities at Glenalmond are there is a hospital in the city of Perth, dessert, fruit, yoghurt
exceptional – a mix of tradition which is only 15 minutes away.
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The Courses
Learn English with Drama Each course includes:
• Three hours of English language • Two full day excursions each
Learn English with Football or Hockey week (subject to arrival and
tuition every day (Monday-Friday)
departure dates)
Learn English with Golf • Classes split by age and
• Souvenir T-shirt and water bottle
English ability
• Accommodation in single or shared
Learn English with Horse-riding • Small classes – maximum of 15 rooms (separate accommodation
students per class for girls and boys)
Learn English with Leadership and Outdoor Activities • Three hours of specialised coaching • High levels of staff supervision
in their chosen activity every day • Excellent opportunities to practise
Learn English with Multi-Activities (Monday-Friday) English throughout each day
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A Typical Day Every day will be different – and busy!
The basic structure of the day is built round the English lessons and the sport or activity coaching.
This is an example of a typical day:
17.00
07.30 Wake up! 18.00 Free time
18.00
08.00 Breakfast 18.30 Dinner
09.00 19.00
12.30 English classes 21.00 Evening activities
12.30
13.30 Lunch 22.00 Lights out for Juniors
14.00
17.00 Sport / Activities 23.00 Lights out for Seniors
There will also be two full-day excursions each week (subject to arrival and departure dates).
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Learning English At the centre of each programme
Improving your general English the right class for their English level. experiences and encouragement of
communication skills, in and out of This profiling continues throughout personal reflection. English Tuition
class, is the key aim of the Glenalmond the course, so that all students are
Language and Activity Programmes – stretched and encouraged to improve The weekly “Discover Scotland” THREE HOURS A DAY
as well as having a lot of fun! Students their English as much as possible. excursions create further opportunities
are divided into classes by age group for learning, connected to the topic 15 HOURS A WEEK
(10-15 years) and by level (beginner to Each week, students will learn English of the week, allowing students to
upper-intermediate). through the development of a different experience Scotland’s rich cultural BEGINNER TO
topic, such as “past, present and future” heritage through its colourful past, to UPPER-INTERMEDIATE
Each programme is built around a or “theatre and performance”. life in the present day!
PROFILING THROUGHOUT
minimum of 15 hours of English tuition
THE COURSE TO ENSURE
per week, led by expert, globally The style of teaching incorporates a We would recommend a minimum stay
CONTINUED PROGRESS
experienced staff, who will deliver range of practical interactive exercises of two weeks to get the most out of
a creative and fun environment for and challenges, and will not be limited their time at Glenalmond. However,
learning English. to the classroom but may also use we can tailor courses to meet the
our outdoor learning centre or other individual requirements of parents
Students are profiled when they first on-campus facilities. The classes also and students.
arrive, to make sure that they are in involve lots of discussion of personal
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Discovery Trips in Learn more about the land
Stunning Scotland of myths and legends
The Glenalmond College campus is Scotland is a land of legends and
located right in the heart of Scotland, stunning scenery, and the trips off-
and we make the most of this by campus will create memories that the
arranging two full-day discovery students will never forget.
excursions each week.
Trips include:
Edinburgh Edinburgh International Melrose Abbey
Probably the most beautiful city in
Climbing Arena in the Scottish Borders
the world. Full of history, culture and Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena A grand ruin and the final resting
heritage and with stunning architecture with hundreds of climbing routes for all place of the heart of Robert the Bruce.
and gardens. We take an open top bus abilities. Great fun for beginners and Truly a place of legend.
tour along the Royal Mile to see all of more experienced climbers!
the famous sights. Inchcolm Island
Balmoral The most lovely of the islands in the
Edinburgh Castle The country home of Her Majesty Firth of Forth, the mouth of the river
The Queen, located in the Highlands of near Edinburgh. We take a boat trip
One of the most popular tourist
Scotland. past the three famous Forth bridges -
destinations in the world. Located high
the rail bridge, the road bridge and
on the summit of a dormant volcano
St Andrews the brand new Queensferry Crossing,
overlooking Edinburgh. all world-class examples of outstanding
The home of golf, the famous Royal &
engineering.
Stirling Castle Ancient Golf Club and the Old Course.
Also the location of one of the most
One of Scotland’s most spectacular famous universities in the world, where
castles, telling the story of some of the the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
most important battles in the (William and Kate) studied. St Andrews
country’s history. is famed for its beautiful long beaches.
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Our Specialist
Programmes
Each of our specialist programmes
allows the students to combine learning
English with their favourite sport or
activity, with English lessons every
morning and sport or activity coaching
every afternoon.
Find out more about each course in the
following pages.
Learn English with All the world’s a stage – and it’s
Drama your turn to perform
Combining English with Drama is These exercises and the new vocabulary
an excellent way to practise a new they learn will encourage the Skills and Techniques
language. Students will study English development of conversational tools.
for three hours in the morning, followed • To develop creativity. • To develop communicative
by a three-hour drama class in the Important elements of this course are competence (verbal communication
afternoon to help improve language the sharing of opinions, exploration of • To overcome self-consciousness.
and listening to each other).
and leadership skills. Focussing on descriptions and emotions as well as • To develop drama expression • To develop group sensitivity
teamwork, drama develops confidence new language structures. These are all (body). (students have to concur).
in discussion techniques and developed through dramatic exercises • To choose drama expression • To realize the variety of means of
communication. which help with retention and futher (sound). expressing the same thing.
improve communication skills.
• To encourage team work. • To explore a text.
This course takes students from the
basic process of familiarisation and • To develop creativity. • To choose drama expression
collaboration with one another. Then (performance).
• To practise observation
leads on to imaginative exercises to and attention to detail.
develop and broaden their vocabulary.
09Learn English with Practise English
Football or Hockey on the pitch
In the Glenalmond English with All students are assessed and profiled opportunity for everyone to learn new
Football or Hockey programme, and then coached to match their ability. skills regardless of their current level.
students will study English for three There is continual feedback to help
hours each day, and get top-level students gain the most from the course, We also offer lifestyle athlete
football or hockey coaching for three and re-assessment at the end of the development lessons in fitness, nutrition,
hours a day (Monday to Friday), so course so they can see how much they injury prevention and well-being. For
that they can play as they learn. have improved. more advanced players we offer video
analysis and tactical theory workshops
Our football and hockey programmes The course content includes practice to support all-round development.
have been designed by leading theme games which create pressure
academy directors for both boys and and improve game-play. The emphasis All the coaching is in English, so the
girls of all abilities. All our accredited is on fun and enjoyment, while students will train with performance level
coaches are from the Scottish Football developing skills in passing, shooting, coaches, play alongside their friends and
Association (SFA) or Scottish Hockey dribbling, control, discipline and game improve their English throughout each
and Great Britain Associations. awareness. The programme is not just session.
for regular players – there is also the
10Learn English with Welcome to Scotland –
Golf the home of golf
The Glenalmond English with Golf Whether students are experienced through game play, mechanical
programme has been designed and golfers or simply interested in trying movement and video profiling, along
tailored by experienced PGA golf golf for the first time, they will have with specific swing analysis while
professionals to ensure that golfers of the benefit of expert coaching and working on long and short drives.
all ages and abilities can develop their excellent facilities. Glenalmond College The price of the course includes all
golf skills through intensive coaching has its own 9-hole, 18-tee golf course on professional golf tuition and the cost
and practice. campus and students will also play at of playing at one of the many excellent
prestigious courses around Scotland. links courses located within 20 miles of
Students will study English for three the school.
hours a day, Monday to Friday, and Students are profiled and assessed
have three hours of golf coaching each by golf professionals during their first The programme also includes lifestyle
day, so that they can improve their session, and then a programme is athlete development lessons in fitness,
English skills at the same time through developed to meet their personal nutrition, injury prevention and
their love of the sport. requirements. well-being.
Students will improve their technique
11Learn English with See Scotland
Horse-riding from the saddle
The Glenalmond horse-riding riding are truly special. The key mounted games and hacking round
programme caters for every level of objectives of the course are for the grounds. Experienced riders will
ability, from those who have never students to gain confidence on the have more advanced training and
ridden before to those who own their horse and to improve their English jumping lessons in addition to group
own pony and are fully confident language skills in the stable and in participation.
riders who want to further improve training.
their skills. Lessons are tailored to the The emphasis during the course is on
ability of each rider and all levels are Every day they have three hours of progression, variety and fun. Each
catered for. English tuition, then three hours of session will combine riding with stable
horse-riding tuition, Monday to Friday. management so students will learn not
The pleasure, fun and sense of They will ride for at least an hour a only how to improve their riding, but
connection that comes from horse- day, working on riding technique, also how to care for their horse.
12Learn English with Leadership The perfect location for outdoor
and Outdoor Activities activities and adventure sports
Glenalmond College is set in a 300- encourage leadership qualities – taking
acre countryside campus, close to on responsibility, making safe decisions, Canoeing and Kayaking Rock and Water Activities
the Highlands of Scotland, and our evaluating their own strengths and We have access to different stretches There are a series of activities that
Outdoor Activities programme makes communicating effectively. This all of water from gentle lochs (lakes) to combine both rock and water skills,
the most of this perfect location. helps them to grow as an individual white water rivers, all within a short including coasteering, canyoning and
Students get to try a number of and develop a strong sense of drive of the campus. Canoeing or gorge walking. We use a gorge known
different outdoor activities, in a safe teamwork. open boating (North American style) as ‘Glassie’, with lots of mini waterfalls,
and enjoyable learning environment, are used to promote team work and trees to climb over and short scramble
having fun while learning more about The programme makes use of our paddling skills. sections. For canyoning we go to
themselves, their abilities and how to outdoor classroom in the forest on the Keltyburn, a canyon ideal for all abilities,
work as part of a team. edge of the campus, as well as Climbing with jumps from 30cm to 8 metres.
travelling a short distance to As well as the outdoor climbing wall
Throughout the course, students spectacular locations for other at the school, we can visit outdoor Orienteering
will be involved in a wide range of activities. crags and world-class indoor climbing Learning to read and interpret maps
exciting activities that are designed to walls, with climbs suitable for all is an important skill. We have two
abilities. courses on campus for an inspirational
adventure in beautiful countryside.
13Learn English with Have fun trying out lots of
Multi-Activities different activities and sports
The English with Multi-Activities All the instruction is in English, so sports halls and extensive grounds.
programme has been designed to help students will be encouraged to practise All of the sports activities are run
students improve their English through and use their new language skills by highly qualified and experienced
a variety of sports such as volleyball, throughout the day, using the coaches who will focus on improvement,
basketball, football, swimming, classroom learning in a practical learning and fun.
rounders, squash, tennis, hand-ball, context, while having fun at the same
hockey and other small team games. time. The emphasis is on functional skills,
relevant to age group and ability
They will have three hours of English The campus at Glenalmond College ranges, and the Multi-Activity
tuition every morning, then three hours is ideal for this course, with facilities programme is therefore suitable for
in the afternoon when you will take including football pitches, squash players at all levels.
part in the range of activities available. courts, indoor heated swimming pool,
14Evening Activities
As part of our summer programmes we for cinema use, televisions and internet sense of achievement and learn more
encourage lots of fun and interaction. access. about themselves as they have fun with
Students spend free time together their new friends.
enjoying a wide range of activities, in Every evening we offer fully supervised
addition to their English lessons and activities that include team building Students may also be offered off-
main choice of sport or activity. challenges, junior Olympics, karaoke, site evening events. These are well-
culture evenings, cooking and discos. supervised and take place at local
The campus has excellent facilities, with venues; trips may include the cinema in
recreational areas that include table A special highlight is an evening of the local city of Perth, ten-pin bowling
tennis, tennis courts, volleyball courts, building camp fires in our outdoor and sightseeing.
six-a-side pitches, swimming pool, centre in the forest – a chance for
dance halls, multi-sports gym, theatre students to work as a team, get a great
15Caring for Happiness and well-being are essential parts of the
our Students Glenalmond Language and Activity Programmes
The happiness and welfare of our staff employed as teachers and child At the start of each course, all
students is our primary concern, and welfare staff. As a boarding school, students have an induction session
we make sure that this is a priority for Glenalmond College sets the highest with the programme leader and staff
all the teachers, coaches and staff on standards for pastoral care, and this administrators, and students are taken
our courses. Our overall staff ratio is level of care continues for our summer through the Glenalmond College code
one staff member to ten students, and school students. of conduct so that they understand
there are residential staff living on the standards of behaviour expected
campus. The girls and boys are housed It is important that we receive accurate of them. We will also go through the
separately and staff are available medical information before the daily programme and their individual
throughout the evening programme as course, and that we are advised of schedule. Our aim is to make sure that
well as during the day. any specific medical conditions. There every student feels comfortable and
are doctors, dentists and a hospital confident, that they make friends and
All our staff are security (PVG) within 15 minutes of the school and feel at home as soon as they arrive.
checked and have received child there are qualified first-aiders on duty
protection training, with many of our throughout the course.
16How to Book
The courses cost £1120 per week for Please read our terms and conditions
each student, which includes all tuition, on page 18. To book by phone To book online
activities, trips, accommodation, Please call +44 (0)1738 842046. Please complete the online
airport transfers and food. There is a Bookings can be made by telephone, The office is open 0900 – 1700 booking form at
supplement of £200 per week for the email, post or online. Payment can be www.glenalmondcollege.co.uk/
Monday to Friday (UK time).
horse-riding course. made by credit card, debit card or languageschool
bank transfer.
To book by email
To make the best progress in English
we recommend a minimum stay of two A copy of the booking form can be Please fill in the booking form
weeks. Students choose an activity downloaded from our website enclosed with this brochure, scan it
that they will follow for a whole week. www.glenalmondcollege.co.uk/language and email it to languageschool@
school or please email glenalmondcollege.co.uk
For the second week, students can languageschool@glenalmondcollege.co.uk
select the same activity again or
choose a different activity. It is not Read feedback from our 2018 students
possible to change activities during and their group leaders, on our
the week. website.
17Terms and Conditions
Booking responsibility Insurance Programme Cancellation direct control, if caused by proven
negligence of Glenalmond College or
Responsibility for the details of Before your child arrives at In the event of cancelling your booking,
its employees.
bookings and for payments lies with Glenalmond at the start of the all or part of your payment will be
the person making the initial booking. course, we will require a copy of your forfeited to cover certain costs related
We cannot accept responsibility for
insurance details. This should be sent to organisation and guaranteeing
airport travel strikes, weather, personal
Confirmation and to languageschool@glenalmondcollege. service provision required to fulfil the
property, personal injury or illness
payment of deposit co.uk or Language School, Glenalmond course.
whilst on the course, including use of
College, Glenalmond, Perth PH1 3RY, sub-contractors and travel agencies
When we receive your booking and Scotland, UK. • If cancelled less than 30 days before
and contractors.
deposit payment we will send you an the start of the course (or once the
email confirming your child’s place course has started): loss of 100% of
Programme Modifications Unsuitability / Incompatibility
with a statement showing details of course fee
your child’s course. The deposit is We always try to fulfil the individual We reserve the right to exclude or
• If cancelled 30-44 days before the
non-refundable and payment indicates programme stipulated on your refuse any person at any time prior
start of the course: loss of 50% of
your acceptance of the booking booking form, however we do reserve to or during the activity or course
the full course fee
conditions. the right to adjust or cancel any if, in our opinion, that person is not
courses, accommodation and other • If cancelled more than 44 days compatible with the general enjoyment
arrangements that are within our before the start of the course: and well-being of other students or
Payment of the balance loss of deposit
control. We reserve the right to cancel the satisfactory administration of
The balance is due on 1 May 2019. We a course in case of insufficient student the activity or course. If so, we will
will take a payment for the balance numbers and will try to ensure an We cannot be held directly not refund the cost of the course. All
on or shortly after 1 May 2019 from appropriate alternative course is responsible for refunds or any form of students are subject to the course
the card you used to pay the deposit. provided. compensation if we cancel or change rules laid out in the final Information
If payment is not received before the a course because of Force Majeure, Pack. Any breach of rules may result in
course start date, we may refuse entry war, strikes, technical or problems students being sent home at their own
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to the course and may also withhold with transportation, weather or any expense.
Students will be taken off-campus other event outside the control of the
a cancellation fee (see below). If
during the programme for excursions company boundaries and guidelines.
you book on or after 1 May 2019 you Photography and filming
and off-site activities. Please indicate
must pay the full amount before your Photographs and filming of students
on the booking form if there are any We cannot be held directly
booking will be accepted. may be taken and used in accordance
activities that your child cannot take responsible for refunds or any form
part in. of compensation for home sickness or with Glenalmond College marketing
Administration charge material, including on websites and
negligence related to not arriving at
If you change your booking after the the course on your designated course social media.
initial confirmation, we may make an date. We do accept responsibility
additional charge. for those course elements under our
18Glenalmond College
Glenalmond, Perth, Scotland PH1 3RY, UK
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