Description : English courses in Harrow House International College

Young Learners Course is designed for children from 8 to 11 years old and combines academic load (15 hours weekly) and interesting leisure activities (15 hours a week).

In the learning process, all basic academic skills and knowledge develop:

• Reading;
• Listening;
• Writing;
• Speaking.

 The vocabulary expands, pronunciation and communication skills improve. In their spare time children go on interesting and informative excursions (to the aquarium, the Dinosaur Museum, Durleston Park), walk along the coast, go in for sports: play bowling and badminton, table tennis (ping-pong) and mini-golf. There are also interesting activities such as hunting for crabs, swimming and boating, orienteering on the ground and around the city.

Ideal for schoolchildren 10-17 years old, who want to not only tighten up the English language, but also to work out their favorite sport or to learn a new one - Junior English plus Sport Course. 15 language classes and 15 hours of sports studying are organized weekly - all that is needed for active, motivated students! The academic program is aimed at the integrated development of basic skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking, expanding vocabulary and eliminating pronunciation.

The list of sporting events and activities is very wide - each student will be able to find the suitable option for himself:

• Handball
• Table tennis (ping-pong)
• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Aerobics
• Swimming
• Classes in the gym
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Mini golf
• Billiards.

In addition, it is possible to add paid options to the course:

• Big tennis (4.5 workouts per week and participation in the tournament according to the level of the game)
• Horse riding (3 hours of exercise per week, only available in summer)
• Golf (6 hours weekly, only available in summer)
• Water sports (6 hours a week, only available in summer).

The cost of training depends on the age of the student and the chosen program.

The most interesting course with additional entertainments and excursions Junior English plus Excursions, Fun and Games is intended for students of 10-17 years.

Each week, 15 academic lessons and 15 hours of recreational activities are arranged. Children pay a lot of attention to sports:

• Basketball
• Boating
• Hiking and trekking
• Badminton
• Cricket
• Bowling
• Hockey
• Table tennis (ping-pong)
• Mini golf
• Volleyball
• Computer games.

Among the most popular excursions are the following areas:

• Mysterious ancient Stonehenge
• Jurassic Coast
• The Bournemouth Oceanarium
• Corfe Castle
• Boating
• Dorchester.

In addition, every evening children are waiting for interesting and fun activities, anyone can take part in. It can be sports days and sports games, quizzes and talent shows, karaoke, film screenings and evenings of live music, contests and discos, dance and yoga lessons, various performances, performances and pantomimes

Enhanced academic English course (Junior English plus Academic Challenges) is designed for students aged 14-17. This program helps not only to improve basic language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), but also to receive useful new knowledge on English culture, art, history and literature, and to study natural science. Children spend their free hours on interesting excursions, visiting local sights, participating in various seminars and lectures, master classes and discussions.

The language course is designed for the most active students14-17 years old! Junior English plus Adventure Activities is ideal for those who appreciate the most extreme sports that require good preparation and coordination. The sports program includes:

• Archery
• Paintball
• Rock climbing
• Sport orienteering on the terrain (natural conditions)
• ATV Riding
• Kayaking
• Building a raft.

Additionally, academic classes aimed at developing basic language knowledge and skills are offered:

• Reading;
• Listening;
• Writing;
• Speaking (a total of 15 hours a week).

Winter English Courses

Winter English programs at Harrow House International College can be selected for any student, regardless of his level of initial skills, needs and opportunities, interests and hobbies - the following options are offered:

1) English + Multisport

• Age of students: 10-17 years
• Dates: January 1-February 25
• Course duration: 1,2, 3, 4 weeks
• + 15 workouts for the chosen sport: badminton, volleyball, mini-golf, handball, swimming, aerobol, basketball, football, general fitness, ping-pong.

2) English + excursion program

• Age of students: 10-17 years
• Dates: January 1-February 25
• Course duration: 1,2, 3, 4 weeks
• + 15 hours of activities and excursions every week: a trip to Stonehenge, on the Jurassic coast, visiting the famous castles, reserves, cities and caves.

The language program includes 15 hours of classes weekly in small groups of 10-15 people - the course integrates all basic language skills and knowledge:

• Grammar
• Reading
• Auditing (listening comprehension)
• Vocabulary (active expansion of vocabulary)
• Written speech
• Oral speech (spoken English)
• Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
• Improve communication skills.

There are various possibilities for sports and active recreation:

• Football
• Cricket
• Handball
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Swimming
• Ball games ("bouncers" and others)
• Horseback riding
• Tennis (large and table)
• Mini golf
• Exercise in the gym
• Badminton
• American billiards.

Practically every day for children of winter programs fascinating, interesting events in English are conducted:

• Merry holidays;
• Discos and parties;
• Musical performances and concerts;
• Table games and consoles;
• Talent Show;
• Sports and intellectual quizzes.