english lessons
A summer course built around you
Our programme provides 20 hours of formal English lessons each week, with pupils placed onto the Junior (Ages 8-12) or Senior Course (Ages 14-16). Teaching staff are experienced, enthusiastic native speakers, dedicated to providing pupils with engaging, fun and interesting lessons. Staff use the latest pedagogical methods, multimedia tools and resources to help pupils develop their language skills and our 1:15 teacher-pupil ratio ensures pupils benefit from their teacher’s dedicated time and attention.
Formal lessons are timetabled on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. (Wednesdays and Sundays are excursions days). Active Communication is encouraged throughout the course and language skills continue to develop as our pupils take part in a wide and varied range of excursions and activities. Speaking, listening and reading skills are continually assessed and improved alongside their general comprehension and understanding of English grammar.
During lessons, students are divided into groups by age and ability, based on their placement test results. This ensures they are placed with students of a similar age and ability. Lessons are tailored to the needs of the group, thus maximising pupil engagement, enjoyment and language development.
As small classes are maintained (maximum 15 students per class), teachers are able to monitor each student’s progress and provide individual assistance. Every student receives a full academic report and certificate at the end of the course with comments from their Teacher, Houseparent and the Course Director.



COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
At Sedbergh, we value the importance of community engagement. As a junior you will have the opportunity to visit the surrounding towns and villages to complete class projects. Regular conversation with the local British people will help to develop your spoken English.
Senior pupils are encouraged to develop their independent learning and research skills. Staff guide older pupils through a combination of individual and group based projects, many of which require engagement with our local and wider community.
THE RIGHT LEVEL FOR YOU
Pupils will be invited to complete a short online test prior to arrival to enable teachers to allocate them to the most appropriate class for their ability.
YOUR LEARNING MENTOR
All Sedbergh teaching staff are experienced, enthusiastic native speakers, dedicated to providing pupils with engaging, fun and interesting lessons.
CELEBRATING SUCCESS

At Sedbergh, we recognise the achievements of all our pupils. An Awards Ceremony is held each week to celebrate their academic achievements and in-house contributions.
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