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Lifetime:
Lifetime is the number 1 training provider in the health, fitness and hospitality sectors – something we like to call ‘active leisure’. We train and develop over 12,000 people a year nationwide, and have training centres located throughout the UK, conveniently situated in a location near you with excellent facilities and transport links. Locations include: Birmingham (Dudley); Bolton; Brighton; Bristol; Bromley; Cardiff;Derby; Edinburgh; Exeter; Harlow; High Wycombe; Leeds; Liverpool; London (Central) - Bankside, Bloomsbury, Euston, Islington and Olympia: London (Greater) - Brentford, Croydon, Edmonton, Ilford and Staines; Luton; Manchester; Newcastle (Gateshead); Norwich; Nottingham; Portsmouth; Reading; Sheffield; Southampton; St Ives; Swindon and Watford.

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Courses / Programs:
At Lifetime we design programmes that are role-relevant and industry endorsed. Our programmes, apprenticeships and NVQs are all designed to prepare you for your chosen career or to ensure your team members are as effective in the workplace as they can be. We listen to our customers and tailor our products and services to meet specific sector, business or learner needs.

Apprenticeships:   These are nationally designed training programmes which are made up of a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), key skills and other technical certificates specific to the active leisure industry – all of which are designed to help you perform better in your role, add value to your company and enhance your skills and knowledge.

Training Courses for Individuals:
- Intensive Personal Trainer
- Fitness Instructor
- Professional Fitness Instructor
- Exercise to Music Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Diploma in Personal Training with Referred Populations
- Multi-skilled Fitness Instructor
- The Ultimate Personal Trainer Diploma
- Diploma in Personal Training
- Diploma in Personal Training for current instructors
- Certificate in Personal Training
- Conversion of Advanced Fitness Instructor to Personal Trainer Status
- Conversion of Advanced Fitness Instructor to Personal Trainer Status if already Nutrition qualified
- Fast track to Conversion of Advanced Fitness Instructor to Personal Trainer Status - Exam only
- Nutrition and Weight Management Advisor
- Exercise Referral
- Ante and Post Natal
- Exercise Specialist
- Active Ageing
- Group Studio Cycling
- Circuits Solutions
- Core Stability
- Functional Resistance and Sports-specific Training
- Sports and Performance Nutrition
- Fast Track Fitness Instructor
- Emergency First Aid
- Business Skills
- Leadership and Management Online Programme
- Interactive Instructor
- Interactive Instructor Book

Training Courses for Businesses:
Lifetime offers unique employer-approved apprenticeships for those looking to start a career in the active leisure sector and most importantly, these apprenticeship programmes deliver qualified, work-ready candidates to your business. So if your business is looking to recruit qualified Multi-skilled Fitness Instructors who can help out in every area of your business then the LFA Apprenticeship programme could be the perfect solution.

Nationally recognised apprenticeship programmes and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) for businesses include courses in the following areas:

- Instructing Exercise and Fitness
- Personal Training
- Leisure Management
- Business and Administration
- Interactive Instructor
- Leadership & Management Online Programme
- Operational Services
- Activity Leadership
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Team Leading
- Housekeeping
- Front of House Reception
- Food or Beverage Service
- Kitchen Services
- Food Production and Cooking
- Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

The Apprenticeship Expansion Programme (AEP):
The Apprenticeship Expansion Programme (AEP) is an exciting and very relevant government initiative designed to assist 19-24 years gain employment in the health and fitness industry. Delivered by Lifetime, in conjunction with the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure (NSA), the AEP is to fund hundreds of activity leader and fitness instructor apprentices during their first 12 weeks in the industry whilst they complete their National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in the workplace.

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Let Me Play Sports Camps
Courses / Programs
• Let Me Play are leading international specialists in sports camps and sports tours. Each year, we provide residential sports-based summer camps for young people (boys & girls ages 10-18) from the UK and around the world.

• The organisation is all about providing educational opportunities for young people to play and enjoy sport. Our sports camps take place at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England.

• Sports offered include basketball, football (soccer), and athletics. Our camps are a great way to meet new friends, build self confidence, keep fit and learn more about whatever sport you are most into. 

• We take sport seriously and our coaches are there to help each individual develop, enjoy and reach his/her maximum potential.

Leicestershire Location: 
Situated in the East Midlands of England, just 100 miles / 160 kms north of London, and within comfortable reach from London, Leicester, Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham, Derby, and Wolverhampton.

Parent Review:
“This is just a short note to say a big BIG thank you to the whole team, for your time, effort, warm and fun approach, engagement, humour, and professionalism.

My son had a wonderful time, and learned a lot, not only in techniques, but also in respect for others, respect for rules, living with others, working in a team, and dealing with cultural differences.”

- Parent of Basketball Camp Participant
Sports Camps for ages 10-18:
• Athletics Camp (Coaching in all track & field events)
• Football Players Camp (offers you the chance to train with professional football players)
• Basketball Camp (with international coaches)

Also available:
• English Language Camp
• Optional English lessons
Courses / Programs
We are HFE, the UK's leading provider of personal trainer courses and fitness qualifications. Our continuing mission to help students learn more, achieve more and become more.

Our portfolio of courses is one of the richest and most varied in the industry. Our most popular courses and qualifications include personal training, yoga teacher, Pilates instructor, sport massage therapist, exercise to music and exercise referral courses.

Study at home online courses as well as in-class training locations in Greater London, South East, South West, North West, North East, Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands, Scotland, Wales.
Level 2 Gym Instructor Certificate
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Level 3 Diploma in Mat Pilates
Level 3 Yoga Teacher Training
Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructor
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage,
and more.
The Ingenium Academy International Summer School for Music
Courses / Programs
• The Ingenium Academy summer music courses for high school students & young adults aged 13 to 21: Choose from 6 exceptional week-long programmes and experience online one-to-one lessons with top musicians.

• Located just one hour south-west of London, The Ingenium Academy provides annual residential summer music courses for young musicians from all over the world.

• Our 1, 2 and 3-week programmes in summer 2024 will again take place in the beautiful and historic city of Winchester, and aim to provide a specialised musical education of the highest calibre combined with an immersive cultural experience for talented teenage instrumentalists and singers.

• Seven exceptional musical programmes are offered at our international summer music camp: Orchestral, Piano, Saxophone, Vocal, Composition, Chamber Music, and Conducting programmes.

• The heart of The Ingenium Academy lies within our distinguished faculty, which comprises some of the UK's finest teachers and musicians with extremely high standards of musicianship and expertise.

• Within our environment of creative excellence, you will experience exclusive tuition from world-renowned musicians, performances in top British venues and the opportunity to meet like-minded friends from all over the world.

Student Review:
"The Ingenium Academy was amazing, unforgettable and incredible - the happiest three weeks of my life!"
-  Anna, Cello Student, UK
Online Summer School 2022:
Piano, Saxophone, Composition, Conducting, Vocal, Orchestral.

International Summer Music Camp 2022:
1 week, 2 week or 3 week residential programmes


• Piano: Improve all aspects of piano playing

• Saxophone: Improve all aspects of playing and gain ensemble experience

• Conducting: Gain hands-on experience & tuition in conducting

• Orchestral: Form orchestral & chamber ensembles

• Chamber Music: For musicians with a passion for small ensemble playing

• Composition: For those with a passion for writing new music

• Vocal: Sing with the Ingenium Youth Choir
International Center of European Football, France
Courses / Programs
• We welcome young and talented UK-based soccer players to Europe’s top-rated football (soccer) boarding school for male student-athletes between 11 and 23 years old!

• ICEF provides year-round football and academic programs taught in English & French from Middle School and High School through Bachelor's & Master's degrees (529 plan and student loans accepted).

• Located in Evian, France (close to the Switzerland border and only 50 minutes away from the Geneva International Airport as well as 2 hours 30 minutes from Lyon–Saint Exupery Airport), ICEF pro football / soccer residency academy boasts to be one of the purest destinations in the world for a healthy lifestyle.

Professional football programs are implemented by a UEFA / FFF licensed coaching staff and youth development experts who develop smart, physically prepared and mentally strong football players capable of succeeding at the next level.

• Student-athletes enrolled in the 10-month Pro Residency program are eligible to join the Academy’s club, competing at the French national level, Thonon Evian Grand Geneve FC.

• They also participate in elite competitions established in partnership with highly regarded partner clubs, with at least 25 competitive games and 3 European football tournaments per season.

• ICEF student-athletes live, play, and study in a safe environment, where safety and health standards have been reinforced to provide an even safer campus to all student-athletes for the peace of mind of their families.
Residential Soccer School in France for Teen Boys / Youth ages 11 to 23 years old:
The ICEF Official Pro Residency Program is available for 10 months, 3 months, 1 month and weekly intensive experiences in the Summer, Fall and Spring.

Features:
- Program Designed by UEFA experts / FFF Certified Technical Director
+ Comprehensive and elite competition program
+ French Middle & High School
+ American Grades 8th – 12th (in English)
+ Cambridge Educational Program - Grades 9th through 12th
+ Bachelor's & Masters programs
+ Top-of-the line professional facilities
+ Lodging and healthy meals
and so much more..
Acorn International Summer School, Bristol
Courses / Programs
Located close to the historic and cultural city of Bristol in South-West England, Acorn International is a unique, family-run summer boarding school for children ages 5-15 years. We offer academic programmes for 2 or 4 weeks, and welcome international students from around the world as well as British children.

Acorn International Summer School provides summer boarding courses designed for Juniors (ages 5-11) and Seniors (ages 11-15). 

International students improve their English by studying a range of primary school subjects, in a fun and friendly environment. They will make lots of new friends, visit different English landmarks and cities, explore British culture and experience the British education system. British children will enjoy action-packed holiday courses.

Situated just 2 hours from London, and 1 hour from Cardiff in Wales, Bristol is the 8th most populous city in the UK, and is the largest center of culture, education and employment in the region.

At AISS, both international and British children can live, learn and play together, benefiting from an exciting Harry Potter-style boarding school adventure - making friends from all over the UK, and across the world, and being part of a truly international experience.

AISS children create memories that last a lifetime!


"I very much enjoy the summer camp at Acorn, the lessons are so interesting because of all the different ones (math, science, art, cooking and more)...I have been to Acorn two years now and I love it." 
- Raul
International Summer School for Children - ages 5-15:

- Our summer courses are held in July and August and students can attend for 2 or 4 weeks

- Summer courses for Juniors (ages 5-11) and Seniors (ages 11-15). 

- Academic English for international students combined with specialist sports tuition, fun activities and excursions

- Academic tuition for British children in subjects from the British Primary Curriculum combined with specialist sports tuition, activities & excursions

- Discounts for siblings and groups are available
International Summer School for Teens in Scotland & London UK
Courses / Programs
• Swing into action or shoot straight for an ace in summer 2024!

• Situated on the campus of University of Stirling in Central Scotland (just 40 minutes north-west of the capital city, Edinburgh), International Summer School for Teens provides exclusive Golf, Soccer Football, Tennis, and Sports Leadership summer camps for UK & international students ages 12-17.

• Students choose a 3-week Golf, Soccer or Tennis-based summer camp or Sports Leadership course, and combine it with one of our academic courses: Pre-Intermediate English, Intermediate English / IELTS, English Academic Writing,  Environmental Studies & Conservation, Business Leadership, Sports Science, or Pre-IB / Pre GCSE Study Skills.

• Over their 3-week stay, students will have access to world class teaching and sporting facilities, all within a safe and supervised environment.

• Participants in our summer school program stay on campus at Stirling University - which is regularly referred to as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.

Parent Reviews:
"Our son really enjoyed the golf, leadership, and adventure activities. Thank you to all the staff for being so easy to work with and for providing such a lovely experience!”
• Anita, USA

“My son radiates with pleasure when he thinks back about his fantastic experience of last summer at  the International Summer School for Teens. The whole setting was more than he had expected and experienced before. A big thank you to all of you!”
• Saskia, Belgium
3-week Residential Summer Sports Camps in Scotland - boys & girls 12-17 years old:

• Golf, Tennis, Soccer Football, or Sports Leadership.

• Experienced teachers work in small groups to enhance each of our students skills

Sports camps must be combined with one of 7 academic courses:

• Pre-Intermediate English Language Course (for Beginner levels)
• Intermediate English Course (plus IELTS preparation & exam sitting option)
• Academic English Writing
• Sports Science
• Global Leadership
• Pre-IB / Pre GCSE Study Skills
• Environmental Studies & Conservation