English Language Skills Immersion & Activities Programme in Canterbury

Course Description: English Language Skills Immersion & Activities Programme in Canterbury

🌟 Canterbury Summer Academic & Activities Programme

Join us in Canterbury for a transformative summer experience that blends academic learning, skill-building, cultural exploration, and fun activities. Set in Britain’s most historic city, this programme boosts confidence, enhances knowledge, and gives students a meaningful taste of UK boarding life. 🌍✨

With over 1,400 years of heritage, Canterbury provides the perfect backdrop for a truly inspiring summer.

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📚 Academic Content

The English Language Programme in Canterbury offers immersive learning in a supportive and encouraging environment. Whether students are refining grammar, expanding vocabulary, or aiming for fluent communication, this course provides the ideal opportunity to develop their skills.

English is taught through engaging subject-based lessons supported by three key learning pillars:

📘 Knowledge-Based Learning

Students build their English skills while exploring topics such as history, sustainability, and politics. This method naturally strengthens vocabulary and comprehension through real-world content.

🧠 Skills-Based Learning

Task-based learning builds practical communication abilities, including:

• Academic essay writing

• Research skills

• Business communication

• Presentation techniques

Students gain confidence in grammar, fluency, and formal English.

🌎 Values-Based Learning

Debates, group discussions, and presentations help students:

• Express ideas clearly

• Build confidence

• Strengthen spoken English

• Develop critical thinking

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🇬🇧 English Language Programme Includes:

• 21 hours of English tuition (reading, writing, listening, speaking)

• 12 hours of Academies sessions

• 3 excursions per week for real-life language practice

• A full sports & social programme

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🎓 Academies (Choose One)

Students personalise their experience with one Academy pathway:

• Art & Design 🎨

• International Relations

• Business & Entrepreneurship 💼

• IELTS Preparation & Exam

• Sports ⚽

• Music 🎶

• Pre-University Preparation

• Foundation in STEM 🔬

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🏡 Accommodation

Students stay in comfortable, fully residential boarding houses that promote safety, wellbeing, and community.

Accommodation includes:

• Twin rooms or small dormitories (up to 6 students)

• Separate areas for boys and girls

• Age-grouped corridors

• Secure-access buildings

• Common rooms with TVs & games

• Outdoor garden spaces

• Regular laundry service

• Full Wi-Fi coverage

Each house is supported by House Parents and a Pastoral Care Supervisor, ensuring every student feels cared for and supported.

🌅 A Day in the Life

Morning

Students begin the day with breakfast before joining their main academic sessions—either English Language or Global Studies. Mornings are structured, engaging, and designed to build confidence in communication, critical thinking, and academic skills.

Afternoon

After lunch, students take part in their chosen Academy Session, diving into subjects they’re passionate about. The rest of the afternoon features the Leisure Programme, offering sports, creative workshops, swimming, games, and off-site excursions.

Evening

After dinner, evenings are relaxed and social, featuring movie nights, team games, arts activities, or simply time spent enjoying the campus facilities. It’s a fun and supportive environment where friendships grow naturally.

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🍽️ Catering

Healthy, delicious meals are freshly prepared by the on-site catering team, including:

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

• Snacks

All dietary needs and allergies are accommodated. Packed lunches are provided during excursions.

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🏀 Leisure Programme

Students enjoy a broad range of sports, creative workshops, and social activities designed to support personal growth and relaxation.

On-site facilities may include:

• Indoor swimming pool

• Sports halls

• Playing fields

• Music practice rooms

• Art & dance studios

• Multi-purpose halls

Off-site activities include:

• Bowling 🎳

• Cinema outings 🎬

• Crazy golf

• Laser combat

• Evening socials

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🏰 Excursions

Students enjoy five excursions during each two-week stay, exploring famous cultural and recreational attractions across the UK.

Popular destinations include:

• Tower of London

• Legoland

• London Zoo

• Cambridge punting & tour

• Science Museum, London

• Aqua Parks

• Warner Bros. Studio Tour: Harry Potter

• Thorpe Park 🎢

• Houses of Parliament

These trips help students discover new places, practise English naturally, and build lasting friendships.

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✈️ Transfers & Travel Assistance

To ensure a smooth arrival in Canterbury:

• Students arriving at the airport are greeted by programme staff and escorted to Canterbury,

  or private transportation is arranged through the transport department.

• Escorted transfers from London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) between 09:00–17:00 on designated arrival/departure days are included in the programme fee.

Travel outside these times, on different dates, or from other airports can be arranged at an additional cost.