Description : Spring english courses in Bell St. Albans Summer Language School

Winter Explorer

Short information about Winter Course Activity English for those who want to improve their English skills and spend unforgettable vacations in Britain.

The winter program involves studying for 1 - 9 weeks. The load is offered in medium intensity - 21 academic hours per week. Classes have a thematic focus. Students take an active part in developing curricula. The subjects of the sessions are discussed by the teacher and the group before the program begins. English at school can be studied in communication on the topics of the environment, tourism, adventures, different cultures, etc.

In addition to academic studies, the program provides for the participation of students in sporting events. Attention of teenagers are offered football, cricket, swimming. They work in winter races and creative circles. Students of the school can study theatrical art, crafts, cooking.

Extracurricular course program is presented by entertainment activities:

• Parties;
• Quizzes;
• Discos, etc.

Entertaining and teaching character is also provided for in the winter excursion program. To each of them students carefully prepare, during the trip they carry out tasks, use the knowledge and skills received in the classes.

• Students age: 11 to 17 years old.
• Start dates: January-March
• Entry requirements: English at the level of beginner.
• Learning outcomes: actualization of existing knowledge, acquisition of new ones, expansion of active vocabulary, development of communication skills in English, acquaintance with unique sights of Britain during excursion trips.
• Class size: an average of 6 people.
• Lesson duration: 45 minutes.

The cost of the program includes:

• Payment for tuition;
• Teaching materials;
• Access to the Internet;
• Residence; 
• Boarding meals;
• Use of the school's sports infrastructure;
• Travel program;
• Social events;
• Transfer from the airport and back;
• Insurance.

Tickets, consular and registration fees, express mail services (upon receipt of an invitation for a visa), travel arrangements, individual transfer, personal expenses of a teenager are additionally paid.

Spring program Active English

Short information about the Spring Program aimed at students wishing to learn and / or improve English, combining study with leisure in England.

The combined course lasts 1-6 weeks. The spring program provides 20 academic hours of English weekly and 10 hours of active rest. Teenagers are offered a variety of sports, from cricket to kickboxing. Students can also attend creative circles. The optional part of the program has a learning purpose. On extra-curricular activities, students consolidate the academic material they have passed, develop the necessary language skills.

Learning English according to the program is offered through consideration of certain topics, which are chosen by the students themselves. At school, a communicative method of teaching is practiced. It is effective and allows students to progress quickly in the development of skills.

For acquaintance with sights of England in the program 2 excursions in a week are provided. Students of spring language courses are invited to visit London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bath, Cambridge, and other interesting cities.

• Students age: 11 to 17 years old.
• Start dates: April 2 - April 29
• Admission requirements: the level of English - from beginner to advanced.
• The result of the studying: improving of conversational and academic English, acquaintance with the university centers of Britain, acquiring new friends from different countries.
• Class size: an average of 6 people.
• The length of the lesson: 45 minutes.

The price includes:

• Active English classes;
• Testing for distribution by classes;
• Educational materials;
• Teachers report;
• Certificate of BELL St. Albans;
• Accommodation and meals in full board;
• Airport pick-up and return transfer provided by the excursion program;
• Daily leisure program;
• 24-hour school personnel services;
• Accident insurance;
• Internet access.

In addition, registration at the school, consular fee, medical insurance, individual direct and return transfer, travel arrangements, returnable deposit for accommodation, express mail delivery, documents transfer, bank charges, air tickets are additionally paid.

Summer Active English

Short information about a special summer course, allowing you to spend your holidays with profit. The combined program is aimed at students wishing to combine instruction and cognitive, active leisure in Hertfordshire.

A course lasting 1 to 13 weeks provides for the study of general English at a medium-intensive rate. Every day, 4 lessons are offered to students. In the classroom, students improve their knowledge of grammar, supplement their vocabulary, practice reading, listening, and writing. The subjects of classes can be different. Priority topics are discussed by the teacher and students before the beginning of the course. The materials from the media and the press are predominantly for consideration. A practical English course provides a special approach to language learning.

Summer Active English is not limited to academic studies. It includes many entertaining and sporting events. Students of the course can visit the sections of football, cricket, rugby, volleyball, go swimming. Creative persons are offered mugs and clubs of design, art (including jewelry).

The course is different and extensive excursion program. Two excursions are offered per week to students. Priority areas are the university cities of Britain, as well as famous sights like Stonehenge.

• Students age: 7 to 17 years old.
• Starting dates:
• for children 7 -11 years - 04/06 - 01/07
• for children 7-11 years old - 04/06 - 26/08
• Enrollment requirements: the level of English - from elementary.
• The result of the studying: the improvement of language skills, a lot of vivid impressions of traveling in England.
• Class size: an average of 6 people.
• The duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.

The price of the program includes:

• Educational and entertainment services of the school;
• Direct, return transfer;
• Meals;
• Residence;
• Use of the Internet;
• Laundry;
• Entertainment and sports infrastructure;
• Accident insurance.

Tickets, individual transfer, student personal expenses, registration, consular fees, mail services, translation of documents, travel services are paid additionally.

Active English Autumn

Short information about the autumn English course, which allows you to update the language skills, to improve your skills and get to know the British culture, traditions.

Active English Autumn - a program is designed for 1 - 4 weeks. The daily load of students is 4 academic sessions and two optional courses. English is studied by the communicative method. Topics for discussion in the lessons are taken in the current press, electronic media. It is also possible to focus on the problems that are exciting for a particular group of students. Students can take part in the choice of the subject of lessons, this is stipulated by the rules of studying on Active English Autumn.

In the classroom, students develop standard language skills. One lesson a day is devoted to reading, writing, communication, grammar. The studying continues beyond the walls of the classrooms. At elective classes, during entertaining and educational activities, students in a relaxed atmosphere improve their skills, fix the material they have traversed.

The program provides the opportunity to visit creative circles and sports sections. The students of the course can without any restrictions use the school infrastructure for developing purposes.

The excursion block is incuded in the program,. in particular it is:

• Visits to university cities in Britain;
• Sightseeing of interesting sights in the city, county;
• Acquaintance with London.

Excursions are of a learning nature. In the course of them, students are invited to perform a number of simple and interesting tasks, allowing to consolidate the material that has been passed.

• Students age: 11 to 17 years old.
• Start dates: October-November.
• Requirements for admission: English - from the entry level.
• The result of the studying: mastery of spoken English, improvement of linguistic and academic skills, excellent rest in the rich sights of the part of Britain.
• Class size: small about 6 people.
• Lesson duration: 45 minutes.  

The cost of the course includes:

• The payment of tuition on the program;
• Meals;
• Accommodation;
• Excursion suppor;
• Transport services (transfer);
• Services of personnel of the school (teachers, educators);
• Teaching materials;
• Classes in sections and circles.

In addition, each student has to pay for air tickets, consular and registration fees, travel organizers' services, medical insurance, translation of documents, mail servants. Also, the cost of studying does not include personal expenses, individual services (transfer, air travel and others).