At the core of Westonbirt Summer School is its outstanding English-language programme. Developed by our highly experienced English as an Additional Language lead, the course enables students to develop their spoken and written English, applying it practically, and building confidence as they go. Small class sizes ensure that each student can be supported and challenged to reach their potential.
Age: 10-16 years old
Hours per week: 15 hours per week core English lessons
Maximum class size: Maximum of 12 students per class
Course content: General English lessons in the morning plus group conversation and communication practice in the afternoon Team Project Challenge lessons.
Course materials: A mix of our General English text books and authentic materials
On arrival: Students will be tested to decide the best class level for their needs. We stream English Proficiency into groups of Beginner, Elementary (A1) & (A2)Â Intermediate and Upper Intermediate (B1) & (B2) and Advanced and Proficiency English groups (C1 & C2). Students at C1 & C2 level can be placed on to our fluent speaker programme.
Fluent Speaker Programme:Â Students who are proficient English speakers at C1 & C2 level or equivalent, will follow a classroom-based programme of engaging topic work in English as opposed to the programme of English language lessons that our other students will follow in the mornings.
Morning classes start each day with reading, writing and listening skills. Focus on Fluency sessions are designed to encourage every student to speak with confidence and ease, and all tasks provide optimum speaking and pronunciation practice. Lastly, a daily Vocabulary Clinic will link with the functional language needed for the afternoon, working as an integrated group with UK host students on the Team Project Challenge.
English using set course books and authentic materials. Classes to include:
Grammar in real-life contexts
Pronunciation practice
Written and spoken accuracy
Skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking
Plus:
2 x 1 hour per week on a research task, learning about up-and-coming cultural visits and developing local and historical knowledge of the UK
