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Academies and Activities

Westonbirt’s outstanding facilities, extensive grounds and specialist teaching staff allow us to offer professional tuition in a wide range of high-quality Academy opportunities on 4 afternoons each week. Students receive up to 8 hours of coaching in their chosen Academies per week and are joined by UK student hosts, who will provide lots of opportunities for conversation and extending English-language skills

Academy Options

Students can choose one Academy each week from those listed below. (Not all Academies are available each week.)

Students who do not wish to specialise in 1 specific Academy each week can choose the Multi-Activity option where they will usually do 2 activities each afternoon – where possible they will be able to choose their favoured activities.

Students whose chosen academy does not run each afternoon (e.g. Horse Riding) will participate in the Multi-Activity programme on the other days.

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Golf

Westonbirt’s very own 9-hole golf course is ideal for all young beginner or developing golfers.

What is involved: Daily lessons (4 x 2 hours) to master the basics of this popular sport, including developing their swing, using different clubs, driving, putting and getting out of bunkers.

At the end of the week, students will be given a handicap and take part in the Westonbirt Summer School Cup.

Weeks 1-3

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Horse Riding

The Cotswolds is famous horse-riding country, and home to the internationally-renowned Badminton and Gatcombe Horse Trials.

What is involved: This academy gives students the chance to develop their riding skills for 4 hours per week (2 x 2 hours).

Students will take lessons in the riding school, working on walking, trotting and cantering. Depending on ability, there will also be an option for jumping. Students will also enjoy a hack in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside.

All abilities welcome. Additional charge (£100 a week)

Weeks 1,2,3,4

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Polo

Students with good horse riding experience have the unique opportunity to try polo, the exciting and fast-paced sport of kings.

What is involved: Starting on a wooden horse before progressing to ponies, the course will teach techniques including turning, stick control, ball control and goal scoring.

At the end of the week, students will try playing chukkas. This academy is available for competent riders only.

4 hours per week. Additional charge (£100 a week)

Weeks 2,4

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Tennis

Expert coaching for players of all abilities in this hugely popular sport, using Westonbirt’s hard courts.

What is involved: Students will learn all aspects of the sport, from understanding the grip, forward and backhand strokes, serving, volleying, and court positioning.

At the end of the week, children will take part in the Westonbirt Summer School Open.

Weeks 1,3,4

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Cookery

Westonbirt school is a provider of highly regarded cookery courses, and our international students have access to our kitchen facilities to enjoy a gastronomic Academy.

What is involved: Students will learn a range of classic cooking techniques, creating a different dish each day, so that by the end of the week, they have the skills to create a three-course meal.

Weeks 2,4

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Performing Arts

Westonbirt School boasts vibrant and exciting Music and Drama departments. This Academy is a creative combination of music, drama and dance, leading to a performance at the end of the week, using the school’s performing arts facilities and expert tuition.

Weeks 1,3,4

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Multi-Activity Option

Those students not wishing to specialise can take part in this multi-activity opportunity, where they will have the chance to try a different activity every afternoon.

Students will take part in up to 2 activities per day from the list below. Where possible a choice will be given.

Options include: Fencing, Basketball, Swimming, Archery, Survival skills, Football, Touch rugby, Badminton, Kwik cricket, Cookery, Art/craft, Water polo, Softball/Rounders, Volleyball.

Weeks 1,2,3,4

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