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English & Sailing

Weymouth English Centre

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Our 'English & Sailing package includes tuition, homestay, a full programme of activities in the afternoons and evenings, and a full-day trip on Saturday. Afternoon activities on Tuesday to Friday consist of sailing lessons at the appropriate skill level that take place at the same venue as the sailing events of the 2012 Olympics. Students receive a Royal Yachting Association Certificate at the end of the course.
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This English course has 15 full hours of lessons each week from elementary level up to advanced. This includes the written and oral test and the induction on the first day. Lessons are usually from 09.00 to 12.30 with a total break time of 30 minutes.

The main objectives of the lessons are to improve your communication skills, expand your vocabulary and develop your fluency, accuracy and confidence in using the language in everyday situations. There is a lot of speaking and listening in the lessons but we also cover vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, reading and writing. You will learn and practise English in a meaningful, memorable and enjoyable way.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 13 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 13 - 17 years old
Average 15 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Weymouth English Centre is a vibrant, friendly summer school for international students aged 13 to 17 in Weymouth, on the south-west coast of England. We offer four courses:

English & Activities
English & Sailing
English & Windsurfing
English & Outdoor Adventure

Accommodation is with local hosts, classes and many of the activities are held at the Weymouth College campus that offers excellent facilities.

Our 'English & Activities' package includes tuition, homestay, a full programme of activities in the afternoons and evenings, a half-day trip on Wednesday and a full-day trip on Saturday. Students have the possibility to make their own choices from a variety of sports, games, cultural events, excursions and other activities.

Our 'English & Sailing' and ‘English & Windsurfing packages offer the same as the ‘English & Activities’ programme with the exception that afternoon activities from Tuesday to Friday consist of sailing or windsurfing lessons that take place at the same venue as the sailing events of the 2012 Olympics. Students receive a Royal Yachting Association Certificate at the end of the course.

Similarly, our 'English & Outdoor Adventure' includes outdoor adventure activities on Tuesday to Friday afternoons. These activities include windsurfing, mountain biking, climbing, paddle-boarding and kayaking.

Our dedicated team is there for you 24/7 to ensure you have a lovely time in Weymouth!

Year opened
2004
Number of classrooms
15

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Computers
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Weymouth English Centre varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.

WEC teaches students from all over the world, including:

Hungary
25%
Spain
24%
Italy
21%
France
19%
China
7%
Germany
2%
Switzerland
2%

School holidays

WEC does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

WEC uses Weymouth College as its base in the summer. One of the buildings of the campus is used for the classes with green space to relax outside. Students have their lunch at the college canteen, play sports in the sports centre, use the theatre, dance and drama hall for a variety of fun activities. Only 5 minutes' walk away is the amazing Weymouth beach where students can play beach volleyball and play outdoor games.

Weymouth, a genuinely English town in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, is the perfect location for a summer course for teenagers. Ideally located on the south coast of England with a 5 kilometre sandy beach, street cafes, great shopping, an old fort the town has plenty to offer. The optional sailing and windsurfing courses take place at the same venue as the sailing events of the 2012 Olympics.

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Housing

WEC offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - full board

Included
weekly
Age range: 13 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Included
- carefully selected homestays in Weymouth and Portland
- some within walking distance of the school, most a short bus ride away
- be the only guest of your native language
- twin room (a single room is an optional extra)
- breakfast, lunch and evening meal (a choice of hot/cold lunches at the college canteen from
Monday to Friday)
- allergies and special diets catered for
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from WEC. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Weymouth based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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