Our programmes
English Intensive Summer
An immersive summer programme where young people use English to communicate, present, tell stories, study and take on real-life challenges, through workshops, outdoor activities and education visits.
About the programme
A summer of using English, every day
English Intensive Summer brings reading and writing, communication, pronunciation, public speaking, study skills and life skills together in one summer journey. Each young person is at the centre: their strengths, their pace and what they want to achieve.
Learning happens through workshops and seminars, practical tasks, outdoor activities and education visits. Each week ends with a Spotlight, and the summer closes with a graduation that celebrates how far every young person has come.
Communication
Getting to know others, reading body language and handling conflict with respect.
- Getting to know you, getting to know me
- Being a tour guide for the day
- Body language and creative thinking
- Communication across cultures and abilities
- Overcoming barriers and dealing with conflict
Public Speaking
From writing a speech to delivering it on stage with confidence.
- Writing a speech and learning from famous speakers
- Clear sounds and confident pronunciation
- Marketing communication
- Presenting to a real audience
Reading & Writing
Finding a voice on the page, from autobiography to narrative.
- A snapshot of my autobiography
- Spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Sentence and paragraph structure
- Narrative writing, and formal and informal letters
Storytelling
Building a story, then bringing it to life as a team.
- Story structure and writing one’s own story
- Teamwork and theatre production
- Drama and performance
Study Skills
The habits that make independent learning possible.
- Reading and note-taking, including from a speech
- Researching real issues, alone and in groups
- Time management and planning
- Debate and discussion
Life Skills
Practical skills for looking after oneself and others.
- Safety first, and food safety in the kitchen
- Culture, diversity and equality
- Self-awareness
Focus areas
Learning by doing
Workshops, seminars and practical tasks, with English as the language of every activity.
Out in the world
Outdoor activities and education visits that turn ideas into real experience.
A weekly Spotlight
Every week, young people share what they have made and learned with an audience.
A summer to celebrate
A final review and graduation that honour each young person’s growth.
Skills we develop
A summer to find your voice, and to use it.
Active Skills