Who is this course for?
Young learners who want to combine English language study, activities and cultural visits.
Course outcomes
Your child will develop:
Join us this summer to study our flagship English Explorer programme, which offers a holistic language experience which is immersive, flexible and lots of fun.
Young learners who want to combine English language study, activities and cultural visits.
Your child will develop:
I came to Bell to improve my English, especially my vocabulary. At home we only study reading and writing; here we do more and improve through activities.
Philip
Germany
30 hours per two week course (15 hours per weekly course at St Albans)
English lessons include projects which are designed around the school’s weekly theme. Small groups of students work together on their projects focusing on each child’s language knowledge and skills development. Students at The Leys and Wellington also have the opportunity to demonstrate their language skills by preparing for and taking the Trinity College London Speaking exam (GESE).
18 hours per two-week course
Bell academies give students the chance to specialise in one particular area of interest such as tennis, performing arts or horse-riding. Delivered by professionals with many years of industry experience, students practise their English while focused on learning or developing their chosen skill.
Academy options incur an additional charge and are booked in advance.
View a summary of each academy below.
Students will receive professional football coaching from Reading FC Community Trust. Coaches are qualified by the FA and have extensive experience with both male and female footballers.
Coaching will cover technical aspects of the game including:
Students will get a chance to put all these skills into practice through supervised matches. The academy also includes a guided tour of the Madejski Stadium, home to Reading FC.
Taught by an experienced Performing Arts Specialist, students will improve their theatrical skills through activities such as:
Students will have their moment in the spotlight as they create an end-of-course production to be performed to their fellow students and Bell staff.
Our horse-riding academy takes place at a long-established equestrian school, approved by the British Horse Society and Association of British Riding Schools.
Led by professional trainers, students will:
Students will have the opportunity to display what they have learnt during the academy at a final 'tack and turnout' show and will be presented with a certificate and rosette to celebrate their achievements.
The tennis academy option is ideal for students who want to receive professional tennis tuition. All coaches are qualified by the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) and have experience in teaching students of all abilities.
Students will play on a range of surfaces, working on their forehand, backhand, volley shots and services and will get to apply their newly learnt skills in regular games.
As the UK is the home of grass court tennis, students will have the chance to practise playing on this surface and learn about the different skills and techniques required.
18 hours per two week course (9 hours per weekly course at St Albans)
Students at Bell 'learn by doing', so the activity programme is an integral part of the course and allows young learners to practise and develop what they have learnt in lessons. Our afternoon activities – electives and academy options – are designed to improve communication and confidence while developing academic, creative and active skills.
A selection of active, creative and academic electives will be available each week. Choose your activities on arrival.
Examples include:
Students choose three electives on arrival at The Leys.
The following electives are always on offer at this site:
A selection of other electives will also be available on each course. Examples include:
Try our Tennis or Robotics Academies at The Leys (book in advance).
Students choose three electives on arrival at Wellington.
The following electives are always on offer at this site:
A selection of other electives will also be available on each course. Examples include:
Try our Football, Horse-riding or Performing Arts Academies at Wellington College (book in advance).
3 full day study tours per two week course (1-2 days per one week course at St Albans)
Students learn about British life and culture through study tours to historic UK destinations such as London, Oxford, Cambridge and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Study tours are learning opportunities outside the classroom and are part of the academic programme. Students are prepared for the study tour in class, given a task to do on the trip and have a feedback lesson afterwards. Young learners are carefully supervised on all study tours.
25.5 hours per two week course (9 hours per one week course at St Albans)
After lessons, afternoon activities and a delicious dinner, students have an evening activity – more chance for your child to learn and practise English. Examples of evening activities include team-building challenges, treasure hunts and film nights.
Students have the option to demonstrate their language skills by preparing for and taking the Trinity College London Speaking exam (GESE) at the end of their course. This is optional and is available at The Leys School and Wellington College.