2016 Brochure - Intensive residential summer courses for young learners in England - Absolutely English Young Learners
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2016 Brochure Intensive residential summer courses for young learners in England
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The prestigious Sherborne Girls school in Dorset, with its
excellent facilities and picturesque grounds, has been home
to Absolutely English since 2006.
Owned and managed by the very The mix of nationalities, the immersion
experienced husband and wife team, environment and the warm friendly
Siân and Petro Choma, Absolutely English atmosphere of the school combine to create
Young Learners welcomes young people a stimulating and rewarding intercultural
from many different countries. experience for young people beginning to
explore the wider world.
London
We provide one of the most intensive Bristol
combinations of lessons, supervised Our focus is on quality, safety and results
activities and excursions. The intensity of with our owners overseeing all aspects of the
Absolutely English
our programme means constant practice programme and many of our staff returning Sherborne, Dorset
in a variety of situations, helping your child to year after year.
gain confidence and skill in communicating
in English.
Detailed individual assessment Active Communication Core Language Skills
for maximum progress In the Active Communication lessons, topical This lesson complements the Active
In order to ensure that students are in the role plays, presentations and debates get Communication lesson by focussing on
right class and that we are meeting their students talking from the start. They might listening, reading and writing skills.
needs, we ask each student to complete find themselves involved in a lively discussion We use a wide variety of authentic, up-to-
the Oxford Online Placement Test before or role play on subjects such as current global date material such as film trailers, news clips
they arrive. The test is aligned to the CEFR issues, social media, fashion, inventions that and social media to stretch and engage
and gives us an indication of each student’s have changed the world, popular music, or each student.
knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and the purpose of education. They could use
As part of this programme, students learn
also their ability to communicate in English. their English to give a presentation on London
how to adapt their language for both formal
or Cardiff to prepare their classmates for the
On arrival, our teachers will assess your and informal purposes. They may, for
excursion, or equally, they could deliver an
child’s active language skills. Our academic example, learn how to write a covering letter
Academy Award style thank you speech just
programme is designed so that students and CV to apply for a job or how to write
before they leave.
receive ongoing evaluation and feedback emails and SMS messages to their friends.
throughout the course and our final Our teachers will give your child individual We will give your child listening, reading
Academic Report highlights how they can feedback on their language and will then and writing strategies to build on in
continue their learning when they leave. help them progress by working on relevant the future.
grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and
functional language points.
An average of 8
We help students to say what they students per class
want to say! with a maximum of 10
Case Study Friday Mornings – experience Individual Lessons to focus on
Teamwork is an essential part of the Case academic subjects in English specific needs – an optional extra
Study lesson. Each week students are given Our Friday mornings give students the in addition to your group lessons
a task to accomplish in English. They could, opportunity to experience academic subjects Our individual lessons are ideal for students
for example, design a marketing campaign to in English. We have Science, Mathematics, who are studying for exams or who would like
attract more visitors to the local town, plan a History and Business Studies mornings where to look at a particular area of English in more
music festival, create a smart phone app or students study a range of academic subjects depth. Each lesson is tailored by our skilled
publish a school magazine. through a variety of challenges and projects. teachers to meet the student’s language needs
For example, students may use and build on
Essential English their Science and Mathematics skills in our
and priorities.
From ordering food in a café and asking for popular Murder Mystery challenge where they Classrooms
information at the Tourist Office to asking to try are tasked with examining the crime scene and
All classrooms are equipped with interactive
on shoes in a shoe shop, Essential English evidence to solve the mystery. In our Business
whiteboards
gives students the practical language Studies morning, students could work with a
they need to deal with everyday situations local entrepreneur to devise their own business
in English. We help students use natural plan or create a new marketing strategy for a
language and whenever possible, we get
A variety of
local business.
students out and about in Sherborne with their
teachers to use the language they have learned interactive lessons to
in real-life situations and encourage them to do
the same on excursions. 28 lessons = improve your child’s
23 full hours per week communication skills
Two full-day and two
half-day excursions
per two-week stay
Students learn about excursion
destinations in their lessons as well as the
relevant language needed. Each excursion
includes a tour of the area and also a visit
to either a museum or place of historical or
cultural interest.
For the half-day excursions students
explore local destinations such as
Weymouth, Salisbury, Glastonbury
and Bath. For the weekend, possible
destinations include London, Cardiff,
Bristol, Exeter and Portsmouth.
High staff ratios to Build confidence and
ensure safety on improve presentation skills
excursion
To complement the academic
programme, each day students take part
At least 1 staff member to 8 students in a performance workshop to practise
what they have learned in class and to
build confidence in their spoken English.
Students work on a different theme each week to develop
At least 1 staff member to 12 students.
their cultural and linguistic awareness.
In addition there is always at least one
They are divided into teams for this activity, which gives
manager on each excursion.
them another opportunity to meet new people and make
new friends. This workshop is a bridge between the
academic and multi-activity programmes.
The culmination of the week is the highly entertaining
extravaganza in which students showcase their
performances on stage in the school theatre.
Our students are divided into 3 age groups. Study English ✓
Each age group has 28 lessons (23 full hours)
per week and lessons are adapted to age
and level. All students have 15 hours of
Practise English ✓
multi-activities and 6 hours of performance
workshops per week as well as excursions on
Wednesday afternoons and all day on Saturdays
Use English ✓
and Sundays
Younger students aged 9-13 are in our Junior 28 lessons = 23 full
group. Within this group, students will be in class hours per week
with others of the same or similar age. Students
are further divided according to their level in
English. So they are in class with others of a Excursions on Wednesday
similar age and level. afternoon and all day
Saturday and Sunday
Students aged 14 (in the year) and 15 are in our
Teens group and are also sub-divided according 15 hours of activities
to their level in English. per week
Older students aged 16 (in the year) to 17 are 6 hours of performance
in our Senior group and are also sub-divided workshops per week
according to their level in English.
A typical week at Absolutely English Young Learners
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Wake-up 08.00
08.15 - 08.55 BREAKFAST
until 08.30 followed BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
by Assembly
09.00 - 09.45 Active Active Active Active Active
Communication Communication Communication Communication Communication
09.45 - 10.30 Active Active Active Active Active
Communication Communication Communication Communication Communication
EXCURSION EXCURSION
10.30 - 10.45 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK
10.45 - 11.30 Core Language Skills Core Language Skills Core Language Skills Core Language Skills Core Language Skills
11.30 - 12.15 Core Language Skills Core Language Skills Core Language Skills Core Language Skills Core Language Skills
12.15 - 13.15 LUNCH / FREETIME LUNCH / FREETIME LUNCH / FREETIME LUNCH / FREETIME LUNCH / FREETIME PACKED PACKED
LUNCH LUNCH
13.15 - 14.15 Case Study Case Study Case Study Case Study
14.15 - 14.30 BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK
14.30 - 15.30 Essential English Essential English Essential English Essential English
15.30 - 15.45 changeover changeover changeover changeover
EXCURSION EXCURSION EXCURSION
15.45 - 16.45 Sports and Leisure Sports and Leisure Sports and Leisure Sports and Leisure
Activities** Activities** Activities** Activities**
16.45 - 17.00 changeover changeover changeover changeover
17.00 - 18.00 Sports and Leisure Sports and Leisure Sports and Leisure Sports and Leisure
Activities** Activities** Activities** Activities**
18.00 - 18.30 changeover changeover changeover changeover
18.30 - 19.30 DINNER / FREETIME DINNER / FREETIME DINNER / FREETIME DINNER / FREETIME DINNER / FREETIME BBQ / FREETIME DINNER / FREETIME
19.30 - 20.30 Performance Performance Performance Performance Performance Performance
Workshop Workshop Workshop Workshop Workshop Workshop
Sports and
20.30 - 20.45 changeover changeover changeover changeover changeover
Leisure
Activities
Farewell
20.45 - 21.45 Sports and Leisure Sports and Leisure Sports and Leisure Evening Sports and Leisure
Activities Activities Disco/ Activities Extravaganza Activities
Talent Show
21.45 - 22.15 FREE TIME FREE TIME FREE TIME FREE TIME FREE TIME
FREE TIME FREE TIME
22.45 Students lights out Students lights out Students lights out Students lights out Students lights out Students Students
lights out lights out
*This timetable is subject to change ** Or Tennis/Golf Academy if booked
In addition to the intensive academic course, we provide a varied and structured multi-activity programme. This means that students can continue practising their English through a variety of fun and challenging activities.
A choice of at least 15 different activities per week. Something for everyone. At the beginning of each week students can choose from a wide range of different activities using our excellent on-site facilities. These include extensive playing fields, sports hall, rock-climbing wall, swimming pool, a dance studio, all weather pitches and squash, tennis and volleyball courts. Amongst other sports activities on offer are: • Tennis • Badminton • Rugby • Volleyball • Field Hockey • Basketball • Table Tennis • Football • Swimming • Squash We also offer: • Dance • Drama • Music • Computers • Film • Team Building / Leadership Discover a new activity with a qualified instructor at no extra charge • Fencing • Rock Climbing • Archery • Drumming • Arts and Crafts In addition, we have a disco and/or talent show every Wednesday evening, sports afternoon and our Friday evening extravaganzas. Our enthusiastic team of Activity Organisers, led by our Sports and Leisure Manager, will guide your child through all aspects of their time outside of the classroom. Whether it is during the activity sessions, out on excursion or at the airport, our Activity Organisers are always on hand to ensure your child has a fun and safe stay with us.
The safety of your child and Safe location Meals
the quality of our programme
The prestigious Sherborne Girls school is We provide a variety of British and
are paramount. That’s why we located in the charming town of Sherborne in international dishes. Meals are cooked
have an average of at least 1 Dorset. Sherborne is a safe, picturesque on site and there is always plenty of choice
staff member to 3 children location of historical interest in one of including vegetarian options. As well as
England’s most beautiful counties. breakfast, lunch and dinner we provide an
on site - probably the highest Sherborne is home to Sherborne Abbey evening snack at the end of the activities
staff ratio of all English language and Sherborne Castle. programme.
summer schools.
Accommodation Airport transfers
We operate a 24 hour emergency number
and students are never allowed off campus Accommodation is provided on-site at the Our trained staff will meet your child at
unsupervised. Our experienced welfare School. Boys and girls are in separate the airport and see them safely through
team is always at hand and are based accommodation in their age groups. passport control on departure. They
in our comfortable, well-equipped Accommodation types are subject to will always wait if a flight is delayed. We
medical centre. availability and include single, double, triple recommend arriving at London Heathrow or
and quad rooms and also single cubicles. Bristol airports but can arrange transfers from
Keep in touch with what your child is doing other UK airports/locations on request.
during their stay with us by visiting our blog at Each boarding house has its own comfortable
www.absenglish.co.uk/blog. lounge area for socialising and relaxation.
All our managers live on site and our activities
staff are accommodated in the same
boarding houses to ensure supervision.Develop your tennis and golf skills with our qualified professional coaches. As an alternative to our afternoon multi-activity slots, and on payment of a supplement, you can now choose to enrol your child in either our Tennis or Golf Academy. Small coaching groups mean your child will receive individual attention from our coaches and therefore the opportunity to make maximum progress. Tennis Academy 8 hours of tuition per week with one of our Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) qualified coaches. The Sherborne Girls campus offers exceptional tennis facilities with both hard and grass courts available. All Tennis Academy tuition will take place on-site at Sherborne Girls. Golf Academy 8 hours of tuition per week with one of our Professional Golf Association (PGA) qualified coaches. Sherborne Golf Club is conveniently located only 5 minutes drive from the School. Students will receive coaching from the club’s head professional with many years experience teaching from complete beginner to professional level.
A caring family-run school creating 15 hours of well-supervised and structured
a friendly family atmosphere. activities per week including sport, drama,
music, computers, arts and crafts, exam skills
and team building/leadership.
Quality and Safety – a ratio of at least
1 staff member to 3 children on campus
Opportunities to continue practising English
outside the classroom during meals, breaks,
An average of 8 students per class activities and excursions.
grouped according to age and level,
with a maximum of 10
Discos, talent show, sports afternoon
and Friday evening extravaganzas
23 full hours of tuition per week
An additional 6 hours of performance
A strong academic focus with qualified workshops to build confidence, encourage
teachers committed to improving your teamwork and enhance presentation skills
child’s English language skills
Two full-day and two half-day
An experienced management team excursions per two-week stay.
who work for us year round
Many summer staff return year after year
ensuring continuity and quality
No hidden costs. Our price includes everything except
your child’s pocket money during the
Our package includes: stay and transport to the centre
• Oxford Online Placement Test before the stay
• Initial evaluation on arrival
And finally, an international
• Lessons and performance workshops
• All learning materials
atmosphere of tolerance,
• Academic report and leaving certificate respect and courtesy
• Structured multi-activity programme leading to a fun, intercultural
• Excursions (including all entrance fees) experience that your child
• All meals and accommodation
• Laundry service at least once a week
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