Summer Boarding Pre College International Relations Course at Canford School
For a better future.
Starting from
£3,700.00*
*price includes tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board
Course Description
Introduction to International Relations is a communicative and interactive course which introduces students to major concepts of world politics. Designed especially for 11 to 15-year-old young learners by our experienced course writers, this course challenges students to consider key global issues from a variety of perspectives through: interactive tasks, debates and role-plays. Students also benefit from a multinational environment, enabling them to build on their fluency and confidence in using English.
Location
Set in a picturesque independent school, spanning over 250 acres, students have the opportunity to live and study in grounds which boast 10 boarding houses and impressive facilities including the Layard Theatre, music school, sports centre and art studios. With its vast open green lawns and woodland surrounding the historic campus buildings, Canford offers the perfect space for students to be fully immersed in the Summer School experience. Every day students will use The Great Hall for dining and be mesmerised by the grand windows and minstrels’ gallery, a truly inspirational space. The campus offers an excellent variety of sporting possibilities too. There are multiple tennis courts, netball courts and well-maintained football and cricket fields on the grounds. The Sports Centre includes a double-court indoor sports hall, a dance studio, as well as a heated indoor 25-metre swimming pool with 6 lanes.
What's Included?
- 2 weeks of comfortable accommodation with 3 meals per day
- 15 hours of English Through Academic Subjects Tuition per week
- Progress Report and End-of-Course Certificate
- 3 Full-Day Trips Per 2 Week Course (Transport & Entrance Fees Included)
- Afternoon Activity Programme Plus Full Evening Activity Programme
- Laundry Service
- SBC Canford Summer School T-shirt
- UK SIM Card
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Activities
Students at SBC Canford Summer School enjoy a fun and varied social programme with a range of exciting activities every day. The social programme allows students to learn new skills, make friends, build confidence, and make unforgettable memories. Students will participate in a multi-activity programme with a wide range of activity choices including football, arts and crafts, music and swimming. There are activities to suit every child, allowing them to explore their personal interests, as well as try new ones. Our carefully designed evening events programme brings the whole school together with a mix of high energy events, such as sports tournaments, creative challenges, quiz nights and discos, and relaxing events, like secret cinema, throughout the week.
Accommodations
At Canford Summer School, all students reside in purpose-built boarding houses divided into male and female accommodation. The houses are well maintained and are made up of comfortable single, twin and small-dorm rooms with shared bathrooms and spacious common rooms. Boarding houses are where our students forge strong friendships, which often last beyond the summer experience our House Parents and residential staff are supportive and experienced in facilitating these bonds. Meals The children have three meals a day in the school’s own dining hall with an excellent traditional school menu available for all students, freshly made by the school’s own caterers: For breakfast there is a hot English breakfast two mornings each week, as well as a continental breakfast option each day (pastries, fresh fruit, yoghurt and cereal). There are always two hot choices for lunch and dinner, including a vegetarian option, as well as a salad bar, fresh bread, fruit and desserts. Children are also provided with drinks and biscuits before bed. Students will be provided with a packed lunch for excursions. Pocket Money All activities, excursions and meals are included in the price, so the only money needed is for tuck shop snacks, presents or souvenirs. We generally recommend about £70 per week pocket money. We recommend that pocket money is provided on bank cards rather than in cash, for security reasons. Please note that some shops and attractions only accept card payments. If providing your child with cash, please send pocket money in small notes (£5 / £10 / £20) as most places do not accept the larger £50 note. All pocket money (bank cards and cash) is kept in the school safe and can be collected from the office at set times before excursions.
Excursions
Over 2-weeks, students will go on three excursions to famous UK cities and popular destinations. Our dedicated team of staff accompany the students and, have a series of activities planned for the students to ensure that they make the most of their trip. Canford School’s superb south-coast location means beach day trips feature on the excursion programme, as well as adventures to famous cities such as Bath and Portsmouth, not forgetting the capital city, London. As well as visiting tourist attractions, students will also have the opportunity for shopping and, with parental consent, exploration in small groups. Unique to our SBC Canford Summer School is an evening visit to Splashdown Waterpark, a course highlight! Students can explore the 13 indoor and outdoor water slides and vast splash zones for masses of fun with their friends.
Transportation
Summer Boarding Courses offers an Airport Transfer Service to Canford School for any flights to and from Heathrow Airport. This will be in operation throughout the scheduled arrival and departure days and available for all flights between 09.00 and 17.00 at a cost of £120 per journey.
Lesson Plan
Introduction to International Relations is a communicative and interactive course which introduces students to major concepts of world politics. Designed especially for 11 to 15-year-old young learners by our experienced course writers, this course challenges students to consider key global issues from a variety of perspectives through: interactive tasks, debates and role-plays. Students also benefit from a multinational environment, enabling them to build on their fluency and confidence in using English.
What you’ll learn
- Students will receive a broad overview of International Relations.
- Develop English language skills that allow them to talk about International Relations.
- Learn about key international organisations such as the United Nations and NATO, and debate several crucial global issues, such as climate change and conflict resolution, from a range of viewpoints.
- Students will not only develop their language and subject knowledge but will also learn how to think critically about different situations affecting the world today.
Why Choose This Course?
By using what you have learned in challenging group work projects, you will increase your fluency and self-confidence in using English, which will help prepare you for the challenges at school and later on at university. Through gaining a deeper comprehension of English students will be able to:
- Feel more comfortable contributing in class and giving presentations.
- Feel better equipped for future academic tasks.
- By surrounding yourself with English speakers from all around the world, and practising your listening comprehension, the challenge of listening in English speaking environments will feel more manageable.
What You’ll Get
The nature of our student-centred approach provides students with the perfect opportunity to activate their language skills continuously, and to return home with further developed English language proficiency than before. By the end of the course, students also manage to achieve a higher understanding of international politics with enhanced communication, presentation and collaboration skills. By focussing on how International Relations shape global strategy in tackling climate change, students will have taken part in a deeply relevant and modern learning program, focussing on contemporary political issues, and how different countries are approaching global challenges in dissimilar ways. Through looking at how The United Nations has played a central role in international diplomacy since its inception in 1945, students will be able to explore the history of the UN and the modern-day role it plays in maintaining international peace and security. Overall, in analysing the challenges of global development, such as how political entities can work together to solve global issues such as inequality, poverty reduction, and social development, students will have gained a profound insight into the world of International Relations.
Extras
-Heathrow Airport Transfer £120 per journey.
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Session Dates
Any course for a student under the age of 18 includes a transportation option.
Our packages are designed to be all-inclusive. We will contact you after checkout with info of exact items included.
| Session | Start | End | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Weeks International Canford | 7/10/2023 | 7/24/2023 | 2 weeks | £3,700.00 | |
| 2 Weeks International Canford | 7/24/2023 | 8/7/2023 | 2 weeks | £3,700.00 |
| 2 Weeks International Canford | |
| Start Date | 7/10/2023 |
| End Date | 7/24/2023 |
| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Price | £3,700.00 |
| 2 Weeks International Canford | |
| Start Date | 7/24/2023 |
| End Date | 8/7/2023 |
| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Price | £3,700.00 |
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