Morning programme 09.30 to 13.00
The morning lessons are designed to develop accuracy in the language and cover:
• 09.30 to 11.00 – the grammatical structures of the language – vocabulary building
• 11.00 to 11.30 – morning break
• 11.30 to 13.00 – formal comprehension training exercises – structured expression training exercises: essay, presentations, explanations.
Lunch 13.00 – 13.45
Lunch is taken at the school
Afternoon programme 13.45 – 15.15
Afternoons are devoted to workshops designed to encourage fluency and a spontaneous use of the language:
• guided debate practice
• presentations
• exchange of ideas and experiences
• active listening practice
• letter, memo, note writing
Afternoon break 15.15 – 15.45
Late afternoon games 15.45 – 17.15
To relax after concentrating on language learning pupils take part in games and sports activities; the range of which will typically include:
• team games such as football, cricket, volleyball
• sports games such as tennis or squash
• treasure hunts
• board and card games
• dance lessons
• photo challenge
These group activities encourage pupils to make new friends.
Dinner 18.00 – 19.00
College boarders have a choice of a hot meal or salads at the college refectory.
Evening programme 19.00 – 22.00
College
A full programme of recreational activities is offered every evening to include for example:
• sports-based activities such as tennis, football
• theatre workshops
• casino night
• board games
• film night
• drama rehearsal
• talent show
Saturday: excursion and culture familiarisation
Saturdays are devoted to a full day excursion to a place of interest and fun.
• visit to a capital city
• visit to a place of historic or architectural interest
• outing to a theme park