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English courses Suffolk

• Education for 11-17 year olds all year
• Provided by Alexanders International School
• Termly Foundation programme during the academic year for students of any English level
• Short English for Education Courses (autumn and spring terms) and English Plus Multi Activities – March onwards
• Termly students who achieve the appropriate level may be entered for IGCSE’s and English language examinations
• Children and staff from over 30 countries
• The maximum class size is 16 students
• All meals included
• Residential accommodation included
• Students arrive on Sunday and depart on Saturday

Location

Address:

SKOLA Alexanders International School
Bawdsey, Suffolk
IP12 3AZ

Contact:
Linda Haywood

+44 (0)20 7298 8877

5.1 School Foundation

This course prepares students who wish to enter a school in the UK and continue their studies at University or College in Britain. Students are accepted with little or no English, tested on arrival and follow a course in Intensive English Language at the appropriate level for a minimum of 1 term. The English for Education Curriculum also focuses on the language in school subjects such as Mathematics, Science, The Environment, Computers, Art and Physical Education. Students who achieve the required standard can be entered for IGCSE’s in Mathematics, Combined Sciences, Business Studies, English as a second and Art. Cambridge English Language Examinations are also available. An integral part of the Foundation course is the experience of British Boarding School life. As well as the 25 hours of classroom time in the academic programme, students are expected to study in the evenings for a minimum of 5 hours per week and be involved in all aspects of school social and cultural life at weekends. Careers advice and help in gaining a place at a chosen school for further study forms part of our Personal, Social & Health Education programme.

5.2 Academic Year Short Courses

English for Education - a focus on the language of school subjects - and half term courses are available during the Autumn and Spring Terms. Students can follow English Plus Multi-Activities (English in the mornings followed by a selection of sports in the afternoon) from mid March onwards.

5.3 English Plus

Girls on Beach

The courses include 15 hours of English tuition and a choice from the following options, for 6-9 hours per week, chosen at the time of enrolment.

Intensive English

Extra English classes in small groups with students focusing on grammar, use of English, vocabulary, speaking, and error correction centred around topics.

English plus Art

Instruction is provided in drawing and painting, collage, 3-D work, beach projects and photography.

English plus Football

Qualified coaches teach individual skills and team tactics in conditioned games.

English plus Golf

Golf professionals at Ufford Park Golf Centre provide coaching with more experienced golfers playing the course.

English plus Horseriding

Students learn the basics of horseriding and stable management before learning how to jump and ride out at Poplar Park Equestrian Centre.

English plus Multi-Activities

Students can participate in a selection of sports including basketball, cycling, orienteering, volleyball, badminton and squash.

English plus Music & Drama

Students use their talents in music and drama, culminating in performances to the school.

English plus Sailing

Qualified instructors teach at our on-site RYA accredited Watersports Centre.

English plus Tennis

Qualified professionals teach through practice drills and conditioned games with weekly tennis tournaments.

Tuition

Students sit an Entry Test on the first morning of their stay and are then placed in the class appropriate to the level obtained. Classes focus on integrating all skills – speaking, pronunciation, listening, reading and writing – but with an emphasis on speaking.

Excursions and Trips

Full day study excursions take place every Wednesday to places in the East of England such as Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich. The students do intensive preparation for the excursion and follow-up work. Every Saturday there is an excursion to London for general sightseeing, museum visits and shopping. Students are offered optional extra trips on a Sunday to Pleasurewood Hills theme park, Ipswich & Felixstowe.

Accommodation & Transfers

Single Room

Students are accommodated in one of our 4 on-site residences: the Manor, Fulmar House, Heron House and the Beach Houses. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided. There is a reduced one way transfer rate of £25 for students who arrive on flights which land at Heathrow or Stansted on a Sunday between the hours of 10.00-18.00. This rate is also valid for students who leave on flights which take-off from Heathrow or Stansted on a Saturday between the hours of 10.00-18.00. Please note: 1/ It may be necessary for students to wait at the airport on arrival or departure while we group students together. Students are supervised at all times. 2/ We need to have received the flight details at the latest one week before arrival in order to provide these reduced rate transfers.

Welfare

24 hour emergency numbers are issued to students and their parents. A member of staff can be contacted at any time should students encounter any problem or difficulty. There is a school nurse who is on call 24 hours per day. We maintain a very close supervision of students at all times to ensure their safety and well-being and that they derive the maximum benefit from their course. Students are given an introduction on the first morning and are expected to obey the school rules.

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