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Children's English Courses in St. Albans, Hertfordshire UK

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International College of English:
Established in 1996, International College of English is a professional family-run school providing a range of year-round English language courses and summer schools for students aged from 7 to 17 years old. We are specialised in school groups but also take individual students (Juniors wanting to learn English in the UK together with a rich cultural program). Our courses are offered with Home Stay Accommodation or Residential Campus options, with three locations; in Portsmouth (a Seaside City on the South Coast), Reigate in beautiful Surrey (south west of London), and St Albans in Hertfordshire (North of London, between Watford and Luton). Our programmes include an exciting cultural program visiting major cities, workshops and outside classroom activities to open the minds of our clients. We have our own school bus service, meaning students in families do not have to take public transport. The welfare and safety of the children is of paramount importance.

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Our ethos and mission statement is clear:

Photo of Children's English Courses in St. Albans, Hertfordshire UK"EVERY STUDENT MATTERS, EVERY MOMENT COUNTS. TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY BECAUSE NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.”

English Courses for Juniors / Teens:
At International College of English at St Albans, North London, we offer Autumn and Winter programmes for students aged 7 to 17 years old.

We offer a quality course written by our UCLES examiner covering all 5 skills to make learning dynamic and fun in a classroom environment.

We involve students in projects and assignments taking their language learning outside the classroom and into real life environments where they speak to local people and complete essential tasks to build not only self confidence but maximise personal development.

The afternoons are action-packed with trips to local cities such as Oxford, London, St Albans and Watford, together with fun activities to help build team skills and encourage new friendships.

We have a professional teaching team qualified to national standards. 100% all Native Speakers with degrees in varying subjects. Bringing both experience and variety to the classroom.

Quality Location:

International College of English at St Albans: Situated in Hertfordshire, North London (less than one hour from central London), the school campus is a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian Building, a former convent and part of the Diocese of Westminster now home to International College for its Winter and Autumn programmes.

The campus offers over 60 acres of breathtaking British landscape, oozing with history and affluence. Offering boarding-style accommodation in a safe and welcoming setting less than an hour from central London.

Cultural Visits and Excursions:

Image of Children's English Courses in St. Albans, Hertfordshire UKWe believe here at ICE that every moment of the stay with us should be maximised to the limit.

We have an action packed cultural itinerary where we make visits to major cities including. Oxford, London, Winchester, Brighton and much more.

The trips engage students by having professional guides explain to them the exhibits or monuments they are visiting, pre class sessions will prepare the students for the afternoon activities and a didactic activity involving talking, seeking information and learning makes each and every trip beneficial.

We offer activity afternoons and create exciting games like Human Cluedo, Rocket Building Workshops and Treasure Hunts enabling students to speak, learn and have a lot of fun!

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Address: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England AL2 1AL, UK / GB
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2023-09-29 were from:

Lima, Peru; St Albans; Barcelona, Spain; and more.
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ECS Scotland, Edinburgh
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1995, ECS Scotland is a family run, British Council accredited English language training centre located in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. Specialising in small group and 1-to-1 training to professional adults, ECS Scotland offers a variety of tailor made courses starting any Monday of the year.

Combination Courses combine 15 hours of General English in a small group with a maximum of 5 students and 5, 10 or 15 hours of 1-to-1 tuition, focusing on your specific language needs. Medical, Legal, Financial, Tourism, Military, Business, email writing topics are covered. Please ask us for your specific topic area and we will create a course for you. Closed group courses are available on request.

Weekend Refresher courses give you the opportunity to practise your English communication skills in the morning and spend the afternoon exploring Edinburgh, either on your own or by joining activities arranged by the school.
- General English Group Tuition 15 hrs per week
- General English Group Tuition 20 hrs per week
- Combination Course (15 or 20hrs General English in a small group + 5, 10 or hrs 1-to-1 focusing on your topic)
- IELTS Exam Preparation
- CAE / FCE Cambridge exam preparation
- Weekend Refresher courses
-Summer Pre-Sessional Academic English courses
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
ECHO Residential Language School
Courses / Programs
ECHO English Language School, located next to the historic town of Arundel in the South Downs National Park on the south coast of England between Brighton and Chichester, is a residential school specialising in immersion English courses for small numbers of students aged between 12 - 17. Our courses are held in the summer holidays and provide a fully residential opportunity to learn & live under one roof. We offer highly individualised English language courses in small groups, enabling students to learn in a fast, effective way in a warm and friendly environment.

At ECHO Language School, we want our students to enjoy their English language learning and to practice as much English as possible. We have an 'English All Day' rule so our students practise their English language in real situations, inside and outside class and study times. We are a small school (maximum 25 students!) and so students make good international friends quickly, and we can offer a very well-monitored residential environment all day. All the bedrooms are shared (1 to 5 students), en-suite, students are in a safe, comfortable environment all the time, and they can concentrate on building their language skills.
Summer Residential English Courses for Teenagers:

- Junior English course for ages 12-14
- Senior English course for ages 15-17
- Intensive English course (including exam preparation for school exams such as Abitur or Baccalaureat, and international qualifications such as the Cambridge exams ) for ages 15 to 17

Students enjoy activities every afternoon and evening - sports, fun, culture, creativity and/or academic skills depending on the course chosen (Junior - fun, Senior -fun & academic, Intensive -academic), and full-day excursions on Saturdays.
Greenfields Short & Long-Term EFL College
Courses / Programs
Located in East Sussex in south-east England, Greenfields Independent Day and Boarding School offers year-round English language opportunities for children ages 11 to 18, including courses that run during the Summer and Easter holidays.

Conveniently located just 30 miles from London and 30 miles from Brighton, students can avail of our short or long-term English language courses (minimum one week), stay until they are fluent, and then join the main school if desired.

Greenfields School developed the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Programme for international students who need to improve their spoken and written English in order to be able to study other subjects effectively in English, or who just want to improve their command of the language.

Our goal is to help every EFL student become competitive with English students in their pursuit of an English college or university education and a opportunity to succeed in the careers of their choice. We do this by providing a well-rounded education in English reading, writing, culture and conversation.

Lessons are complemented with outings and many other activities all in the heart of the English countryside yet close to London and the coast and only 20 minutes from London’s Gatwick airport. Cambridge English exams are optional.
Short & Long-Term Residential English Language Courses for International Students Ages 11-18:

- Short-Term Courses: 1 - 6 week options, minimum 16 hours English lessons per week

- Long-Term Courses: 1 term - 1 year, 14 hours English instruction per week

- 1-week Summer Courses: Includes EFL lessons, outings & activities

Our courses provide a well-rounded education in English reading, writing, culture and conversation. All courses feature cultural excursions throughout the English coutryside
Summer Language Camps, Scotland
Courses / Programs
• Immerse your child or teenager in a second language environment while experiencing the stunning countryside of Scotland in summer 2024.

• Join language summer immersion camps in Scotland for both UK-based and international students aged 6-17.

• Whether you are flying to Glasgow or Edinburgh airports or traveling by train, our team will be happy to arrange a pick-up for you.

Student Testimonial:
“The staff are friendly, cheerful and very organised. I loved the activities like capture the flag, crate building, the water fight and the team-building. I would recommend camp to all my friends.”
Residential, Language Learning Summer Camps in Scotland:

• Participants choose English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian

Launch Camp
• 2 or 4 day camp for young children aged 6-11
• Includes outdoor language learning, raft building, climbing and film-making

International Camp
• 11-day residential summer camp for UK & international students aged 12-17
• 1 hour from Glasgow.
• With digital media projects & outdoor adventure activities
Heritage English
Courses / Programs
Heritage English is an exclusive English language school situated on the beautiful South Coast of England near Bournemouth.

We provide intensive summer holiday English language homestay courses for children and teenagers, and combine top professional teaching standards customised to your needs, with a quality homestay.

Heritage young learner's English courses are designed for juniors who want to improve their English language skills in a relaxed friendly environment during their summer holidays.

Our younger students get the opportunity to live in a friendly, comfortable, caring family environment, and speak / listen to and learn English from morning to night.

Our principal teachers are Gail Steggell and Celia Lincoln, who are both fully Cambridge qualified and are highly experienced in hosting and teaching students of all ages and levels of English.

Heritage English tutors arrange a programme of lessons, excursions and activities to match students’ interests so that young learners are having fun and learning English during their stay.

Our school is located in Lymington in Hampshire in the south of England, approximately 25 km east of Bournemouth and 17 km south-west of Southampton.
English language summer homestay courses for children & teenagers of all levels:

- One-to-one total immersion English language courses for juniors who would like to improve their English language skills in a fun & friendly environment during their holidays

- Students stay in the home of their tutor or in friendly family homes nearby

- English language homestay courses for academic / exam preparation purposes: FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL & TOEIC

- Afternoon activities, sports & cultural visits