English Academy for Juniors at Shrewsbury School

Course Description: English Academy for Juniors at Shrewsbury School

Hosted at the historic Shrewsbury School, founded in 1552 and set beside the River Severn, the English Academy programme offers students a rich blend of high-quality English learning, real-world language practice, and classic British boarding school life. With outstanding facilities, a vibrant international community, and strong pastoral care, this programme is ideal for students looking to build confidence, fluency, and independence in a safe and inspiring environment.

Students benefit from structured classroom learning alongside Active English sessions, where language is practised beyond the classroom through local study visits and cultural exploration.

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📚 Academic Programme – English Academy

Students receive 20 hours of English tuition per week, combining structured learning with practical application.

English Levels: A1–C1 (Beginner to Advanced)

Maximum class size: 12 students

Programme includes:

• English Skills (15 hours/week)

  Grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking taught through engaging, topic-based lessons.

• English Workshops

  Creative and project-based sessions such as:

• Advertising

• British History Quiz

• Future Food

• Trip Advisor projects

• Olympic Sport Design

• Marketing Challenges

• Myths & Legends

• Active English (5 hours/week) 🌍

  Guided visits into Shrewsbury town centre with teachers, allowing students to explore British culture and practise English with local residents.

• End-of-week presentations

• Certificate awarded to all students

Optional Trinity Graded Exam in Spoken English available (£130).

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🕘 Sample Weekly Timetable (Overview)

Morning

• Breakfast & morning meeting

• English Skills classes

• English Workshops or Active English sessions

• On selected days: Multi-Activities or Clubs

Midday

• Lunch on campus

• Chill-out and social time

Afternoon

• English Skills & Workshops continue

• Conversation Club sessions

• Team-building games and multi-activities

Excursions

• Two excursions per week, such as:

• Shrewsbury Town Visit

• Warwick Castle & shopping in Builth

• Chester

• Liverpool

• Severn Valley Railway

• Blists Hill Victorian Town

Evening

• Dinner & evening meeting

• Supervised social programme including:

• Welcome Games

• Deal or No Deal

• BBQ & Garden Games

• Pool Party

• Lawn Games & Chill-Out

• Colour Run

• Ceilidh (traditional dancing)

Night

• Return to houses & bedtime by 22:00

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🏡 Accommodation & Supervision

• Comfortable boarding houses with 1–4 bed rooms

• Shared bathrooms

• Resident house parents on site

• Staff-to-student ratio at least 1:4

• Close supervision throughout the day

• Restricted mobile phone access

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🍽️ Meals & Nutrition

• Three meals per day, plus snacks

• Healthy, balanced menus

• International and dietary needs fully catered for

• Communal dining to encourage routine and friendships

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✈️ Transfers & Practical Info

• Free airport transfers from:

• London Heathrow

• Manchester

• Birmingham

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

• Wide nationality mix with country limits

• English Student Hosts (British students) support international learners

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🌟 Why Families Choose the Shrewsbury English Academy

• Strong balance of classroom learning and real-world English practice

• Historic boarding school with excellent facilities

• Small classes and personalised attention

• Safe, well-supervised residential environment

• International friendships and cultural exchange

• Confidence-building experience inside and outside the classroom