English Plus+ Course for Teens at Winchester College

Course Description: English Plus+ Course for Teens at Winchester College

🌟 Why Choose This Programme?

Set in the heart of southern England, Winchester College offers students a rare opportunity to study and live at one of Britain’s most historic and prestigious boarding schools. Founded in 1382, the college is renowned for its academic excellence, inspiring traditions, and safe, spacious campus—just 100km from London and around 1.5 hours by road from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

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🏫 A World-Class Learning Environment

Winchester College combines centuries of heritage with outstanding modern facilities, including:

• The iconic 14th-century oak-panelled College Hall

• Theatre and performance spaces

• Indoor swimming pool

• Sports hall for basketball and badminton

• Fitness centre

• Cricket pitches, tennis courts, and extensive outdoor grounds

The peaceful campus setting provides an ideal environment for focused learning, confidence-building, and personal growth.

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🎓 Academic Programme

English Levels: A2–C1 (Elementary to Advanced)

Tuition: 20 hours per week

What Students Study

• English Skills – fluency, accuracy, confidence

• English Workshops – creative, collaborative projects

• End-of-week presentations – communication and public speaking

English Workshops (Choose 2 per week)

Examples include:

• 🎭 Acting & Movement

• 🇬🇧 British Culture

• 🤖 Creative AI

• 🎬 Digital Media

• 🚀 Deep Space

• 🧠 Psychology

📜 Discovery Summer Certificate awarded to all students on completion

📝 Optional Exam: Trinity Graded Exam in Spoken English

📅 Available on 16 or 30 July 2026 (£130, optional)

👥 Maximum class size: 12 international students

🗓️ Sample Weekly Timetable (Overview)

Mornings

• Breakfast & morning meeting

• English Skills lessons

• English Workshops

  (Monday–Friday)

Lunch

• Lunch & free time on campus

Afternoons

• Multi-activities (sports, arts, team games)

• Supervised free time in Winchester

• Excursion preparation on selected days

Excursions

• One full-day excursion per week (e.g. Thorpe Park)

• One cultural excursion per week (e.g. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard & Gunwharf Quays)

Evenings

• Welcome Games

• Scavenger Hunt

• House Night

• Quiz & team challenges

• End-of-week Disco & Awards

Daily Routine

• Breakfast: 08:15

• Lunch: 12:45–14:00

• Dinner: 18:00

• Evening activities: 19:30–21:15

• Curfew: 21:15–22:00 (age-appropriate)

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⚽ Activity Programme

Afternoon Activities

A wide range of options to suit all interests:

• Sports & fitness

• Art & design

• Dance & movement

• British games and team challenges

🌙 Evening Programme

A lively, social programme designed to build friendships:

• Leadership challenges

• Mystery nights

• Talent shows

• Quiz nights

• Relaxed house games

• Discos

🎉 Special Events

• Ceilidh (traditional Scottish dancing)

• Archery

• Weekly discos at the University of Winchester

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🗺️ Excursions & Free Time

• 2 excursions per week, including destinations such as:

• Thorpe Park

• London

• Oxford

• Portsmouth

• Corfe Castle

• Supervised free time in Winchester, allowing students to explore the historic city centre and vibrant high street safely.

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🏡 Accommodation & Supervision

• Boarding houses located a short walk from the main campus

• Bedrooms with 1–6 beds and shared bathrooms

• Resident house parents providing daily pastoral care

• Close supervision at all times

• Age-appropriate independence

• Restricted mobile phone use to encourage engagement and connection

As a historic school, accommodation is traditional rather than luxury.

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🍽️ Meals & Catering

Students enjoy three healthy meals per day, served on campus:

• Nutritious, well-balanced menus

• Suitable for international students

• Dietary requirements accommodated

• Communal dining promotes routine and social interaction

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✈️ Free Airport Transfers

✅ Included for flights arriving/departing:

• London Heathrow or Gatwick

• On published arrival/departure dates only

• Flights scheduled between 09:00–16:00

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🌍 English Student Hosts

British teenagers of the same age take part in the programme as English Student Hosts, helping international students:

• Make friends quickly

• Practise English naturally

• Feel supported and included throughout their stay

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📌 In Summary

This programme offers a high-quality English learning experience in a world-famous boarding school, combining strong academics, creative workshops, exciting activities, and excellent pastoral care. It’s ideal for students who want to improve their English, gain confidence, and enjoy a truly authentic British boarding school summer.