Academic English Language Courses

This Intensive IELTS Exam Preparation course is suitable for boys and girls aged 14-17 who want to improve their general English and also prepare for the IELTS test. The test can be taken at the end of the course for an additional charge. The course is based on the campus of Dulwich College, a famous school for boys located in the affluent village of Dulwich on the outskirts of London. This historic school boasts excellent facilities.

The IELTS preparation course is an intensive academic English programme spread over two weeks. Pupils will develop their English, learn about exam technique and at the end of the two weeks they will sit their official academic IELTS exam at Sedbergh. This is a great opportunity to experience a traditional UK boarding school, develop English and make friends from around the world. As a well-established boarding school founded in 1525, Sedbergh provides a programme developed to an exceptional standard ensuring children are safe and have fun whilst they challenge themselves and try new activities every day.

The IELTS Course is for children aged 13 to 17 and based on Sedbergh's Prep School campus - pupils receive up to 22 hours of preparation English lesson per week followed by activities, excursions and evening entertainment. Activities throughout the course include: sailing, golf, horse riding, arts and crafts, football, swimming, tennis, basketball and many more. Students also participate in two full-day excursions per week – city excursions have included: Manchester, Liverpool, York, Durham, Glasgow, London, Newcastle upon Tyne, Blackpool and Edinburgh. 

IELTS students will mix with other children from the International Summer School and participate in activities and excursions together.

IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and is designed to test the language ability of people who want to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, where English is used as the language of communication. Over 9000 organisations worldwide accept IELTS as proof of language ability.

This IELTS Preparation programme focuses on the Academic IELTS and is a one-week intensive programme. It will cover four main modules:

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening 
• Speaking

Students will study 25 hours and will have four lessons every day from Monday to Friday. During this time the main topics will be covered, the main task types will be explained, and hints and tips for each paper will be provided. You will learn lots of useful exam techniques to help you get the best results.  The programme will include practice exercises as well as mock practice papers. Students will get an instant feedback on their answers and will have an opportunity to compare their performance with other classmates.

The course includes the examination fee and the exam will be held on Satruday 23 July.

Brighton Language Centre was established in 1995 and occupies modern facilities in the heart of Brighton, one of the most exciting and popular seaside towns in England. Students stay with carefully-selected host families in and around the city. 

The B2 first for schools (previously FCE) is a 4-week summer academic course designed for school-age learners. The course has a specific start and finish date so that students can take the final examination at the end of the course.

The course timetable mixes with the Summer Vacation schedule so that all students participating on this course can experience the junior vacation activities with other international students. On the last Saturday students must take the examination instead of participating on the full day excursion.  A BLC International activity leader will take all B2 First students to the examination centre.  After taking the examination, any students who have passed are sent a final Cambridge accredited examination certificate.

A B2 First for Schools qualification shows that students can:

• communicate effectively face to face, expressing opinions and presenting arguments
• write clear, detailed English, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view
• follow the news
• write letters, reports, stories and lots of other types of text

This is an all-inclusive package that mixes learning and fun. This is the place to be if students are looking for a summer vacation to remember and yet satisfy parents in their search for educational value in safe surroundings. The course offers a complete package of lessons, leisure, excursions and an excellent English host family.

• 20 EFL lessons (0900 – 1215)
• 5 afternoon activities
• 4 evening activities
• Friday barbecue
• 1 full day excursion
• 1 half day excursion
• Half board homestay in a single or twin room