Course description
This course takes place at Bell St Albans. This elegant Victorian building set within 60 acres of beautiful English countryside. The main building - for living, teaching, learning and social events - is set around a traditional courtyard garden.
On the course students learn through project-based lessons, study tours and a choice of academic, active and creative electives. It is suitable for all levels and it caters to students aged 11 to 17. Please find some information on course and college attached.
Video of Bell St Albans: https://youtu.be/1Lr1Sy1II4M
Spring Explorer is designed around designed around 5 weekly project themes which are summarised below.
Week 1: 23rd March to 29th March: The City of Villages
Week 2: 30th March to 05th April: Sharing the Planet
Week 3: 06th April to 12th April: They Changed the World
Week 4: 13th April to 19th April: Kings and Queens
Week 5: 20th April to 26th April: Nation of Innovation
Project-based lessons: 15 hours per week
Lessons focus on a project to suit the level and age range of the class. Students learn something new every time.
Afternoon Educational Activities: 9 hours per week
Students will choose two activities each week from a selection of academic, active and creative electives. Every session is taught by experienced activity leaders who help students develop their skills and ability in the activity – all through the medium of English. Students practice their English, while focused on an activity, which leads to a natural and fluent use of the language.
Sample electives are British school games, Football, Health and fitness, British literature, Creative writing, Journalism, Art and Design, Dance, Drama and film and Photography.
Study tours (included in the course) - 1 per week (3 every two weeks)
Students will learn about British life and culture by exploring places of interest.
Each course includes a study tour to London - students may go on a walking tour or river cruise, or visit places such as London Eye, Natural history museum, the science museum
Students who stay at least two weeks, will enjoy another study tour to places such as Cambridge, Windsor Castle
Evening Activities: 9 hours per week
After lessons, afternoon electives and a delicious dinner, students have an evening activity. Examples of evening activities include team-building challenges, treasure hunts and film nights.
The package includes:
• At least 15 hours of tuition per week
• Accommodation at Bell St Albans
• All meals, snacks and drinks
• All social activities and study tours
• Airport transfers on standard arrival and departure dates with Bell staff from/to Heathrow and Stansted airports as well as from/to St Pancras Eurostar Station (if flight arrival & departure times are between 7am – 7pm)
• Free internet access
• Free laundry service
• Comprehensive insurance
Course topics
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule
Course duration
1-5 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (23 Mar - 26 Apr)
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Sunday
School holidays
21 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025
Bell St Albans does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Class level
All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.
Student age
| Age range |
11 - 17 years old |
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
