Concord College Summer School Junior Camp
Description of Concord College Summer School Junior Camp
Summer Children's Camp in England with horseback riding Concord College near Shrewsbury is one of the most prestigious boarding schools. The educational institution was founded in 1949. Today Concord College specializes in the preparation of applicants for British universities and higher profile schools. The campus of the school is in Acton Burnel, a short drive from the picturesque town of Shrewsbury. Locating in a quiet, picturesque countryside, it is one of the main features of the summer camps abroad . The traditional British boarding school is a great place to prepare for entering the university, to improve English to the level of native speakers, to fall in love with truly British entertainment, for example horseback riding.
What opportunities are there for cultural immersion and interaction with native speakers?
We organize cultural excursions, host native speaker events, and encourage campers to engage with locals during supervised outings. These experiences enhance language learning and cultural understanding.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Concord College Summer School Junior Camp
Brief information about classical vacation English with a rich sports program.
The English language course includes 21 lessons per week. In the classroom, students study grammar, vocabulary, and practice in writing, reading, and listening. Particular attention is paid to speaking, pronunciation or its correction. Daily after lunch, attention of adolescents - participants of English camp in England - sports events are offered. Among the most popular are horse riding, tennis, football, volleyball, basketball, squash, golf, rock climbing.
- Student age: 9 to 17 years old
- Start dates: July 5 - August 23 (3-4 weeks).
- Requirements for admission: the level of English - from A1 .
- Learning outcomes: development of general language skills, free communication in English in everyday situations; development of physical skills in accordance with the chosen sport.
- Class size: 15 people.
- The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
Academic English
Short information about courses for adolescents who plan to enroll in British universities or universities in other English-speaking countries.
Intensive English course (24 lessons per week) provides for the actualization of knowledge, the acquisition of new skills, the development of general language and special skills (writing, writing essays, writing reports, etc.). The program also includes an academic block. Students of the courses study several subjects and disciplines in English. The academic program is divided into 4 areas:
- Physics and mathematics;
- Physics and chemistry;
- Biology and chemistry;
- Biology and mathematics.
- Student age: 13 to 17 years old
- Start dates: July 5 to August 23 (4 weeks).
- Requirements for enrollment: the level of English from A2.
- The result of the studying: improvement of English skills, development of academic skills, effective substantive preparation for admission to the university.
- Class size: 15 people.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
The price of the program includes:
- Tuition;
- Accommodation (1-2 bed rooms);
- Full board meals;
- Studying materials;
- Language testing;
- Children's sports events;
- Excursions, evening activities.
Short information about holiday combined program of studying English and technique of playing tennis. The course is aimed at amateurs and junior athletes. The summer English camp in England is accessible to boys and girls.
The program provides the opportunity to choose the intensity of studying. Students are offered a medium-intensive (20 hours / week) and intensive (24 hours / week) English course. In the classroom, students develop basic skills:
- Reading;
- Listening;
- Writing;
- Speaking.
The sports program also allows you to choose the level of the load. Studying is conducted separately for beginners, amateurs, professionals. Also students are divided into groups by age. Each lesson is dedicated to developing a specific skill or several in a bunch. In general, the studying course aims at improving the personal technique of the game, developing the students' skills necessary for victory.
- The age of students: 9 to 17 years.
- Start dates: July 05 - August 23 (3-4 weeks).
- Requirements for enrollment: the level of English - from elementary.
- Learning outcomes: improving English (ability to correctly and clearly express thoughts, to understand written information, oral speech, extensive vocabulary, communicative practice); the development of the skills necessary for professional tennis, from the beginning of the set and the pitch of the ball to the control of the impact force.
- Class size: 15 people.
- The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
Short information about holiday combined program for studying English and golfing techniques. The course is aimed at amateurs and junior athletes. The program is available to boys and girls.
The program provides the opportunity to choose the intensity of studying. Students are offered a medium-intensive (20 hours / week) and intensive (24 hours / week) English course. In the classroom, students develop basic skills:
- Reading;
- Listening;
- Writing;
- Speaking.
The sports program also allows you to select the load level. Studying is conducted separately for beginners, amateurs, professionals. Also students are divided into groups by age. Each lesson is dedicated to developing a specific skill or several in a bunch. In general, the studying course aims at improving the personal technique of the game, developing the students' skills necessary for victory.
- The age of the students : 9 to 17 years.
- Start dates : July 05 - August 23 (3-4 weeks).
- Requirements for enrollment: the level of English - from elementary.
- The result of studying: improvement of English (the ability to correctly and clearly express thoughts, to understand written information, the perception of spoken language, extensive vocabulary, communicative practice); the development of the skills necessary for professional tennis, from the beginning of the set and the pitch of the ball to the control of the impact force.
- Class size: 15 people.
- The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.
University preparation
- Dates: June 21-July 3
- The minimum level of knowledge of the English language is B1.
The University preparation course is designed for motivated students who want to prepare as best as possible for applying to universities, participating in interviews, exams or interviews. The course generates knowledge, confidence in life-determining decisions that applicants make before entering.
Even for the most capable students, admission to the best universities can be difficult: along with the increasingly stringent entry requirements, there is now a lot of competition for places in prestigious universities, so the application process can be a difficult task. Concord helps students take advantage of exams.
What courses does Concord College Summer School offer:
- Economics, finance, accounting and business - a summer program with the participation of world-class lecturers. For those who want to study any of these courses at the university, this will be extensive training, the opportunity to work with teachers from leading universities, listen to lectures from business leaders: they will give practical seminars on the Concord campus, and students will attend other universities.
- Medicine is a preparatory course where speakers are lecturers and researchers from leading UK universities, practicing surgeons and consultants. The program includes lectures, laboratory classes, visits to hospitals, universities, provides an opportunity to receive first-hand information about various fields of medicine, to prepare for interviews at a medical school.
- Engineering is an inspiring summer program in which world-class teachers and professionals in various fields of mechanical engineering (mechanical, aviation, electrical, civil, chemical) participate. Teachers come from leading UK engineering universities, so they actually attend real university lectures that inspire hands-on activities.
Concord College Summer School University preparatory programs attract world-class researchers from leading UK universities and industry practitioners.
Cost includes:
- Accommodation
- Training and academic activities
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Educational materials
- Individual training program
- Transfer from the airport (shared transfer by bus at certain times)
- Use of sports facilities on campus
- Weekly wash
- Excursions, visiting the university.
Additional expenses:
- Transfer (individual)
- Insurance
- Pocket money.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Subjects and sports
Activities Concord College Summer School Junior Camp
The extra-curricular program of the school includes a variety of recreational activities. On the campus there are contests, team games, competitions, discos, quizzes, shows. A program of language courses provides cognitive rest. During the studying, international students can get acquainted with the sights of London, Chester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Oxford, Liverpool, Shrewsbury.
The daily routine
The student's day is divided into three parts. The first two provide for language training (grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading, colloquial speech). The third part of the study time is devoted to pursuing interests, from thematic circles to horse riding.
Advantages
- Concord College is an excellent choice for international students who want to study in Britain. Here the English traditions are honored. Education in the school provides a complete immersion in the cultural, language environment.
- The pedagogical staff of the school are high-class professionals. Teachers of the school are mentors of foreign students, they not only transfer knowledge and experience to them, but help in the development of social skills important for life in modern society.
- Language studying programs are combined. Learning English can be combined with riding lessons and other sports.
- The intercultural environment of a rural boarding school is optimal for developing communicative skills. Every foreign student here will find many new friends.
Facilities and equipment at Concord College Summer School Junior Camp
The school has educational buildings with modern equipped interactive technology, classrooms, computer classes, laboratories. There is also a library for students. For recreation, there is a cozy living room and many zones on the campus.
The sports infrastructure is represented by various facilities, from the gymnasium to playgrounds and fields. The school has its own stables, an arena, inventory and grounds for practicing riding skills.
Admission dates and extra charges
The studies are conducted on the dates:
- July 5 - July 30, 2019,
- August 2 - August 23, 2019
Additional fees: [999.9 ]
- transfers at non-standard time (standard transfers: 8:00 - 18:00);
- insurance;
- flight;
- visa services and fees ;
- pocket money.
Literature and references
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Concord College Summer School Junior Camp
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
