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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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Lines, Cold Ash Thatcham in Berkshire
Courses / Programs
Downe House is one of the most prestigious boarding schools in England, located in Cold Ash Thatcham in Berkshire, 45 minutes away from Heathrow International Airport, one hour from Central London and half an hour from Oxford. LINES has an exclusive let of these premises during the months of July and August.

Our teachers are all qualified, enthusiastic and professional. We are British Council accredited. Our concept is "Immersion in English at all times."
Highly intensive, but fun! Students are placed into different groups according to age, from beginner to advanced levels. Max. of 10 students/class (average 7)
Acorn International Summer School, Bristol
Courses / Programs
Are you searching for a quality summer English school for your child or teen? Located close to the beautiful city of Bristol in the south west of England, Acorn International Summer School (AISS) is a family-run summer boarding school for juniors ages 5-15 years.

We provide unique academic summer programmes for 2 or 4 weeks, and welcome students from around the world as well as British children.

International juniors will 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.

At AISS, both international and British children can live, learn and play together - making friends from all over the UK, and across the world, and being part of a truly international experience. We want all participants to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Our summer school in Tockington (10 miles north of Bristol) is situated just 2 hours by train from London, 90 minutes from Oxford, and one hour from Cardiff in Wales. This makes Acorn International Summer School in Bristol very accessible for international students.

Testimonial:
"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, Spain
International Summer School for Children - Ages 5-15:

- Our summer courses for Juniors (5-11), and Seniors (11-15) are held in July and August and students can attend for 2 or 4 weeks

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

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

- Discounts for siblings and groups are available
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
Target English International
Courses / Programs
Target English International is a British Council-accredited company that specialises in the provision of summer English language courses for students ages 11-18 from the UK and around the world.

We offer English summer courses at over 10 different centres in UK, including London (Camden & Hendon), Liverpool, Nottingham, Bath, Eastbourne, Hatfield, and Hull.

Since 2009, we have welcomed over 13,000 junior students to our summer courses across the UK. Our senior management team have a wealth of experience in junior summer schools with over 44 years’ experience in this specialist sector between them.

Student Testimonial:
"This place is wonderful! I had a great time and met a lot of new friends. The places we visited looked like part of a film!"
- Eugenia, Spain
Summer English Language Courses:
- For students ages 11-18. Features include:

- 15 hours’ English language tuition per week (20 lessons per week of 45 minutes each lesson)
- Trinity College London GESE Examination included
- Maximum 15 students per class
- 5 levels & syllabuses based on the CEFR
- Oral & written placement test to select class level
- All learning materials included and notebook provided
- Graded certificate awarded upon completion
Summer Language Camps, Scotland
Courses / Programs
• Located in the stunning countryside of Scotland, a range of residential language camps in summer and during the academic school year for primary & secondary school students from the UK, Europe and around the world (aged 6-17).

• We offer fun, meaningful language immersion programmes in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German, run by qualified language teachers and native speakers.

• Through small, project-based immersion morning classes, campers learn without a classroom atmosphere.

• Afternoons are full of adventure outdoor activities and sport - from climbing and fencing to capture the flag and Highland Games.

• Our International Camp brings together native speakers from across the world so that they make friends and learn from each other.

• Campers share their native languages and make friends with native speakers of the language they are studying. Our staff provide an authentic multilingual and multicultural flare to our camps.
Residential Language Learning Summer Camps in Scotland:

Learn English, French, Spanish, Italian or German.

INTERNATIONAL CAMP
• South Ayrshire
• For UK & international students aged 12-17
• 11 day all-inclusive summer language camps 1 hour south of Glasgow
• Afternoon sport & cultural activities

CAMP
• Glasgow area
• For children aged 6-11
• 2 day or 4 day all-inclusive camp

Academic School Year language immersion residential camps for primary & secondary students.
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