English Plus+ Course for Teens at Benenden School

Course Description: English Plus+ Course for Teens at Benenden School

Set within 250 acres of beautiful Kent countryside, Benenden School offers students a safe, inspiring, and truly traditional British boarding school experience. Just an hour from London and close to Gatwick Airport, this prestigious campus combines academic excellence with creativity, adventure, and friendship-building—making it an ideal setting for a memorable and confidence-boosting summer.

This English Plus+ programme is designed for international students who want to improve their English while enjoying an exciting mix of workshops, activities, and excursions. With small class sizes, supportive staff, and British Student Hosts on campus, students quickly gain confidence using English in both academic and social settings.

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📚 Academic Programme

Students receive 20 hours of tuition per week, combining structured language learning with creative, collaborative projects.

English Levels: A2–C1 (Elementary to Advanced)

Maximum class size: 12 international students

Programme includes:

• English Skills – Grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking

• English Workshops – Choose from engaging topics such as:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Film Making

• Business & Entrepreneurship

• Debate & Presentation Skills

• Green Thinking

• Drama

• End-of-week presentations to build confidence and public speaking skills

• Optional Trinity Graded Exam in Spoken English (extra cost)

All students receive a course certificate on completion.

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🕘 Sample Weekly Timetable (Overview)

Morning

• Breakfast & morning meeting

• English Skills lessons

• English Workshops

  (Monday–Friday)

Midday

• Lunch on campus

Afternoon

• Multi-Activities such as:

• Sports & team games

• Swimming

• Arts & crafts

• Dance & movement

• Optional Special Sports Options (extra cost):

• Horse Riding

• Tennis

• Trampoline

• Excursion preparation on selected days

Excursions

• Two excursions per week, for example:

• London

• Thorpe Park

• Leeds Castle

• Canterbury Cathedral

Evening

• Social and community activities including:

• Welcome Games

• Dragon’s Den challenge

• BBQ & garden games

• Pool Party

• House Night

• Awards Ceremony & Disco

Daily Routine

• Breakfast: 08:00–09:00

• Lessons & workshops: 09:15–12:50

• Lunch: 13:00

• Activities & excursions: 14:00–17:30

• Dinner & free time: 17:30–19:15

• Evening programme: 19:30–21:15

• House meeting & bedtime: 21:15–22:00

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🏡 Accommodation & Supervision

Students live in traditional boarding houses located close to the main campus.

• Shared rooms (2–6 beds)

• Shared bathrooms

• Resident house parents on site

• Staff-to-student ratio of at least 1:4

• Restricted mobile phone access

• British Student Hosts supporting international students

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🍽️ Meals & Catering

Students enjoy three nutritious meals per day, plus snacks.

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on campus

• Healthy, balanced menus designed for teenagers

• All dietary requirements catered for (vegetarian, halal, allergies, etc.)

• Meals taken together to encourage social interaction and community

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🎯 Activities & Social Life

A vibrant activity programme ensures every day is fun, active, and social:

• Indoor and outdoor sports

• Swimming sessions

• Music, dance, and creative activities

• Team challenges and themed evenings

• Special on-site events and parties

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✈️ Transfers & Practical Info

• Free airport transfers from London Heathrow or Gatwick

  (on published arrival/departure days between 09:00–16:00)

• Ideal for siblings, with a Young Learners programme (ages 8–12) also running at Benenden

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🌍 Why Families Choose This Programme

• Prestigious British boarding school setting

• Small class sizes and personalised learning

• Strong balance of academics, creativity, sport, and excursions

• British Student Hosts for cultural exchange and confidence building

• Safe, supportive environment with excellent supervision