How to choose an English language course for your teen
Living with a family or in a boarding school
All our Summer English programmes for children and teens have the same high quality for:
- English lessons
- teaching
- care of students
So why are the prices so different?
- The difference comes from the types of buildings and activities.
- Our boarding schools are often some of the UK’s most prestigious ‘public’ (exclusive private schools).
- They provide more trips and visits, more expensive activities
- Schools often have their own swimming pools, theatres and sports fields.
Top quality British Council schools
All our English language schools are among the top language schools
for teenagers in the UK (based on British Council Inspections).
We work closely with British Council top schools to make sure:
- Your children are in a safe environment.
- Enjoy their time learning English.
- Make good progress and are motivated to continue improving.
- Are well looked after in a family or in a boarding school.
- Have fun.
What does the British Council inspect?
The British Council inspects all schools and residences for your children.
They inspect:
- English teaching
- English programme
- Free time activities
- Care and supervision (all adults are police checked)
- Accommodation
Your child will:
- Be in a small group – maximum of 14 per class
- Be with students of the same level
- Be in an international group
- Have a qualified, experienced native speaker teacher
- Be in a friendly, caring environment
Live with a Host Family
Host family – pluses:
- living with a family is often cheaper
- your teen will experience British culture
- he/she will take part in family life
- it provides more opportunity to use and continue improving English
On the other side:
- Your teen will have to travel between family and school, but students are usually in pairs
- there is more freedom so your child needs to be responsible
- there are usually fewer organised activities, but the children spend more time with the English-speaking family
Live in a boarding school
Boarding schools – pluses:
- Opportunity to experience some of the most exclusive private schools in the UK
- Superb buildings, grounds and sports facilities
- Some activities with professional coaches (horse-riding, tennis, rugby etc.)
- Full time programmes of activities and visits
- Safe secure environment. Usually 24 hour supervision.
On the other side:
- Usually much more expensive
- Students have more opportunity to speak their own language with other children in the school.
- No experience of British family life
