Summer School

We offer a variety of programmes which combine English classes with an interesting range of sporting, social and cultural activities. The excursions and social activities allow participants to explore the countryside and cultural heritage of Britain and to practise English in less formal situations. All activities are escorted and supervised by members of staff.

Starting date
Any Monday. Duration: minimum of 2 weeks.

Age
Adults 17 years and over, Juniors 12-16 years.

Class Size
14 maximum adults, 10 maximum juniors, average 8 students.

A General Programme
15 hours per week English and a full programme of sports, activities and visits. Activities include riding, swimming, tennis, ten-pin bowling, mini golf and skating. One full-day and one half-day excursions, per week, to places of interest.

B English and Riding
15 hours English and 3 afternoons riding tuition per week at the Harrogate Riding Centre in Burnbridge. Students learn about schooling, grooming and general care of horses. Hacking and trekking are also available. The riding school is BHS approved.

C English and Tennis
15 hours English and 3 afternoons per week with professional coaching at local courts. All coaches are LTA approved. Individual coaching is also available.

D Intensive English
24 hours English per week. The content of the afternoon classes will depend on students' requirements.

E English and English for Specific Purposes
15 hours English and 9 hours specialist English relevant to the students' interests. Options include computing, business, scientific or technical English, which are offered subject to sufficient demand.

F English and the Internet
15 hours English and 9 hours Information Technology. This course includes introduction to Windows 2000, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and the Internet. Our students have their own website.