Courses

English Language Tuition

Our lessons are designed to help you to improve your confidence in spoken English as well as to develop your grammar, listening, reading, writing and vocabulary skills. This is done by using fun and communicative activities in themed weeks and also with lessons linked to your excursions.

On your first morning, you will be given a language test. This includes a grammar and vocabulary test, a piece of writing (you choose which question you would like to answer) and a short speaking test with one of the teachers. After this, you will be put into a language class that matches your English level. Your progress will be checked weekly with a short progress test. Our maximum class size is 12 students. At the end of the course you will receive a report and a course certificate. You will also be able to take all your coursework home with you in a folder.

The lessons also provide a preparation for the Trinity College, London Graded Examination in Spoken English (GESE) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Students who choose GESE will sit the speaking exam on their final Friday. Students who choose IELTS have the choice to sit the exam on a number of dates in Summer 2020.

Course Options

English Plus Activities

The English Plus Activities course is designed for students who want to improve their English and have a holiday. Students take part in activities including - Rock Climbing, Raft Building, Sports, Group Competitions and Games. We want students to mix with other nationalities and use their English. Students are split into mixed nationality activity groups to encourage communication in English.

English Plus Activities Sample Schedule

English Plus British Culture

The English Plus British Culture Course is designed for students who want to learn more about British life and society. Students do not take part in the afternoon activities. Instead they attend three hours of additional study each afternoon except for Wednesday when they join the rest of the students on a half day excursion. The course is designed around a weekly topic and includes classroom lessons, educational visits, guest speakers and practical educational activities.

English Plus GCSE (15 & Under) & A Level (16 Plus) Taster Classes

English Plus GCSE and A Level students experience 12 hours per week of teaching in English Literature, Maths and Science to either a GCSE or A Level standard. Sessions will focus on weekly topics with progress tests on a weekly basis. The aim is to see a clear progression throughout the duration of the course. English Plus GCSE and A Level student join the Wednesday afternoon excursion with all other students.

English Plus Golf

On four afternoons each week, students receive expert golf tuition from PGA qualified coaches and play nine holes at one of Leicestershire’s premier golf courses – Kilworth Springs Golf Club. The course is designed for students who already have experience of playing golf and who have all the necessary equipment.

Coaching sessions will include:

Rules of Golf and Etiquette
Basic set-up, grip, stance, posture and alignment
Swing analysis in computerised digital teaching studio
Short game skills – bunker play, chipping and putting
Awkward lies and shaping the ball

English Plus Golf Sample Schedule

English Plus Riding

In partnership with Somerby Equestrian Centre, English Plus Riding students experience 10 hours per week of expert riding tuition and hacks in Leicestershire’s beautiful countryside. Sessions may incorporate show jumping, cross country and dressage disciplines. English Plus Riding students also learn about horse and pony care as well as stable management.

English Plus Riding Sample Schedule

English Plus Karting

IELTS Preparation

The IELTS preparation course is designed for students who already have a good grasp of the English Language and whose level is Intermediate or above. Students who enrol on the IELTS Preparation course should usually be at least 16 years of age and in senior school in their home countries. Most students who are taking the IELTS Preparation course will either be starting or considering starting academic courses in UK in the future.

Students on this course have the option to take an IELTS examination in Rugby in the final week of the course. Please note that there is an additional charge of £180.00 for students who choose to sit the optional IELTS examination.

IELTS Preparation Sample Schedule

Students who select English Plus Activities, English Plus Golf, English Plus Riding or English Plus Karting receive 15 hours of English lessons each week (either GESE or IELTS).
Students who select English Plus British Culture, English Plus GCSE Taster Classes, English Plus A Level Taster Classes receive 15 hours of English lessons (either GESE or IELTS) and 12 hours of subject specific lessons each week.
Students who select IELTS Preparation receive 27 hours of IELTS lessons each week.