The Young Octorial progamme
The Young Octorial progamme
Key points
An academically demanding and culturally rewarding programme for teenagers who want to become articulate speakers and thinkers in English.
The course focus is on developing students’ confidence using English by developing the real-world skills necessary for life in an increasingly globalised world.
Objectives of the stay
The programme channels the energy and creativity of young people into the real life achievements of academic results and personal growth. Students graduate from their summer programmes inspired for further study with new language skills, international friendships, wider horizons and lasting memories.
The Young Octorial progamme
There is a maximum of 8 students in each class. This allows the teachers to give each student more attention and allows the students to engage more fully with the language and make faster progress. Lessons are fast-paced and encourage the students to engage with authentic English language materials.
Challenging and creative homework encourages the development of autonomous learning skills, and takes learning out of the classroom and into everyday life.
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Sample day
60 mins
Living Language
Core language skills and vocabulary enhancement
60 minutes
Spoken Performance Workshop
Confidence in the spoken language
60 minutes
Team Project
Collaboration skills and team building
13.30 - 16.30
Sports and activities at school
Outdoor sports, team games, arts and cultural activities
16.00 - 18.00
Break and early evening activities
Clan activities
60 minutes
Expert-led workshops
Learning a subject in English
Homestay accommodation is provided. All meals included.
Leisure and excursions
Students take part in a wide range of sports and cultural activities where they put the English they have been learning in the classroom into practice. Typical activities include:
- Outdoor sports, e.g. football and volleyball
- Scottish activities such as ceilidh dancing and Scottish parties
- Edinburgh city sightseeing trips, e.g. Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth and Camera Obscura
- Museum and gallery trips
- Local walks to destinations such as Arthur’s Seat and the Botanic Gardens
- Ensemble of activities such as Clan Highland Games.
There is a full-day excursion every Saturday. For example:
- Glasgow and the Kelvingrove Museum
- Loch Lomond — take a boat cruise along one of our most famous lochs
- Stirling and the Wallace Monument — visit the real Braveheart country
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Price includes
The price includes, tuition, homestay accommodation and the cultural programme.