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Summer School Academic Options

Students take part in formal lessons in five mornings a week in groups of maximum 12.

We ensure that all students are happy, challenged and grow in confidence.

 

Students can choose from:

English Language

Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies

Leadership in Action

Adventure Challenge

 

Further information on all options can be found below

 

English Language Programme

Our core programme helps students develop their English language proficiency. We offer tuition to all students from beginners who are just starting their language journey to fluent speakers looking to enhance their skills, further expanding their vocabulary and refining their communication style.

 

 

Summer School pupil in classroom

English Language Programme Key Facts

Age groups:

  • Juniors: 10-13 years
  • Seniors: 14-16 years

Hours:

  • 15 hours of lessons per week

Class sizes:

  • Maximum of 12 students per class

Levels:

  • Beginner to fluent speakers

Our programme develops:

  • Practical language skills in an English-speaking environment
  • Listening and reading skills in an exciting way, using as many authentic materials as possible (depending on students’ abilities)
  • Speaking and writing skills using a topic-based approach, focusing on students’ experiences through reflective writing and on oral communication skills through debates and presentations
  • Critical thinking skills by helping students reflect on their language use
  • Intercultural awareness

Course materials:

  • A mix of General English and IB English textbooks and authentic materials

Levels:

  • Students receive an online placement test and questionnaire prior to arrival so that they can be placed in the best class for their needs. If necessary, we carry out further tests on arrival.
  • Students are placed into English language groups dependent on age and English ability.
  • The ages, number and ability of students change week to week, and we adapt class levels to ensure they match students’ needs.

Fluent Speakers:

  • Our approach to teaching is topic-based, inspired by IB English (rather than General English) for higher level learners, which means that fluent speakers at C1 & C2 levels enjoy a high-level, practical engagement with the English language.
  • It ensures that students with particularly advanced standards of English (for example, those who attend international schools, have studied English for a long time or have, in fact, grown up speaking English) are still challenged at the right level in class.

Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies

Our Artificial Intelligence programmes are designed to improve students’ technical knowledge as well as critical thinking skills, while focussing on hands-on learning. Through block coding or Python programming, students will develop essential skills while exploring the fascinating concepts of AI in a supportive environment.

Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies Key Facts

Age groups:

  • Juniors: 10-13 years (Programming with Machine Learning for Kids)
  • Seniors: 14-16 years (Coding with Python)

Hours:

  • 15 hours of lessons per week

Class sizes:

  • Maximum of 12 students per class 

Levels:

  • Minimum CEFR B1 (Intermediate) level of English
  • No coding experience needed

Our programme develops:

  • Understanding of AI
  • Practical skills to deal with real-world applications of AI
  • Ethical thinking about the responsible use of technology
  • Future-proof skills, including programming, critical thinking, problem solving and innovation
  • Innovative and entrepreneurial thinking
  • English Language Skills related to AI

Leadership in Action

Our Leadership Programme gives students the chance to build essential leadership skills through interactive sessions and hands-on experiences. The programme focuses on developing teamwork and leadership abilities, guiding teams through challenging or unfamiliar environments, emergency response, navigation and survival skills, as well as understanding key leadership theories and frameworks.

International Summer School pupils taking part in an English language lesson

Leadership in Action Key Facts:

Summary 

  • Lead through action! Each week, students tackle a fresh, real-world-inspired leadership challenge.
  • Hands-on projects build strategic thinking, teamwork, innovation and communication skills.
  • Sessions are interactive and dynamic, combining classroom learning with exciting outdoor problem-solving activities. 
  • Every session kicks off with an expert-led briefing and wraps up with reflection to refine leadership skills. 

 

Age group:

  • Seniors: 14-16 years

 

Hours:

  • 15 hours of lessons per week

 

Class sizes:

  • Maximum of 12 students per class

 

Levels:

  • Minimum CEFR B1 (Intermediate) level of English

 

Our programme develops:

  • Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
  • Effective Communication and Public Speaking
  • Project Management and Responsibility
  • Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
  • Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving
  • Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
  • English Language Skills related to Leadership

Adventure Challenge:

Students build teamwork, resilience and confidence through exciting challenges like raft building, orienteering, bushcraft, high ropes, archery and climbing while developing problem-solving skills and environmental awareness.

Adventure Challenge Key Facts

 

Summary 

  • Focuses on developing leadership through outdoor adventure challenges 
  • Each day features an outdoor activity linked to a leadership skill 
  • Activities are either on-site or off-site 
  • Each session includes instructor-led introduction and reflection 

Age group:

  • Juniors: 10-13 years

Hours:

  • 15 hours of lessons per week

Class sizes:

  • Maximum of 12 students per class

Levels:

  • Minimum CEFR B1 (Intermediate) level of English

 

Our programme develops: 

  • Teamwork and Collaboration through trust-building exercises and raft building 
  • Resilience and Perseverance through orienteering and navigation
  • Problem-Solving through bushcraft and survival skills 
  • Confidence and Leadership through raft building and other team challenges 
  • Focus and Concentration through archery and climbing 
  • Environmental Awareness and Responsibility 
  • English Language Skills related to Leadership