Academic English Language Courses

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.

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

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.

The Millfeld Street Campus summer school offers a packed programme of 15 hours of tuition per week, with a choice of General English, Academic English, Cambridge Assessment English or Global Young Leaders. In addition there is a huge range of sport and creative activities on offer plus a full social programme to keep teenagers busy all day long. This large, famous co-educational boarding school in the Somerset countryside has fabulous facilities including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf course, tennis centre and riding arena. Special options here include amongst others: cooking, dance, DJ-ing, robotics, swimming, tennis and musical theatre. The Cambridge Assessment option includes a 6-week pre-arrival online course and an offical exam at the end of the course.  

The Millfield English Language Holiday Courses are well established and take place during the Summer. In previous years the courses have attracted over 1,000 students aged 6-17 years from over 50 different countries.  Many choose to return year after year. Currently there are two campuses, and they join together to create one big family at various times throughout the course. Millfield is located in an ideal location for students to enjoy visiting some of the very best locations that the U.K has to offer. Excursions include trips to Bath, Cardiff, Oxford, Bristol, Warwick Castle days out to the local beaches and theme parks.

The Holiday Courses are accredited by the British Council, are members of English UK and Quality English and are a Trinity and a Cambridge examination centre where there is an enviable success rate with exam results.

All students have a minimum of 15 hours of English tuition per week in small classes in the mornings and in the afternoons they can enjoy one of the following options, (combinations of which can be chosen on a weekly basis):

• Afternoon Activities to include – Art, Basketball, Cooking, Dance, Eco-Friendly Life, Fashion, Film & Photography, Football, Golf, Mixed Martial Arts, Musical Theatre, Outdoor Adventurers, Riding, Sport Development, Sports & Recreation, Stage & Special Effects Make Up, Swimming, Tennis to name just a few.
• Extra English (Street Campus Only) - English Workshops including Creative Writing, Vlogging, Journalism, Debating Skills, Current Affairs and Presentation Skills.

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 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.