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Stonyhurst Language School

Stonyhurst Language School

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The Summer Language School course at Stonyhurst is for international students who wish to improve their English language competence, experience life at a traditional English boarding school, gain valuable life skills and increase their confidence and independence.

We deliver 46 hours of high quality English language teaching over two weeks, by qualified teachers. Afternoons are devoted to putting students’ learning into practice through project-based lessons and a fun programme of recreational activities and sports.

Stonyhurst Language Course offers:
Small class sizes – average 10, maximum 12 pupils per teacher.
Tailored class levels
Teaching adapted to your child’s needs.
Over 20 hours of classroom teaching each week.
Qualified staff, directly employed by Stonyhurst College.
Progress tests to ensure children are fully connected with their learning experience.
All educational materials included (your child will be provided with a course book which they can take home).
Supervised afternoon recreation and evening entertainment.
Two full-day and two half-day fun-filled excursions per course.
English spoken throughout to reinforce learning and increase confidence.

Class schedule

Course duration
2-4 weeks
Classes per week
23 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Tuesday and Thursday - Sunday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Activity
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Activity
07:15 PM - 09:30 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 8 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 10 - 16 years old
Average 14 years old

Certificate

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

Stonyhurst Language School was founded in 2012. The school is owned by Stonyhurst College which is the oldest Jesuit school in the world, founded in 1593.

Stonyhurst College, famous for its connections to authors Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ('Sherlock Holmes') and J R R Tolkien ('Lord of the Rings') is set in 1,000 acres of Britain's most beautiful countryside. The campus facilities include a 25m swimming pool, indoor tennis dome, outdoor tennis courts, rugby, football and cricket pitches.

Situated in the North West of England, Stonyhurst College is in the Ribble Valley, which is one of the Queen's favourite places in England. The College is just one hour's drive from Manchester and Liverpool airports. The famous Lake District is also just one hour's drive away and the seaside resort of Blackpool is close by.

The Language School's English course is designed to challenge students, aged between 10-16 years old, to advance their understanding of English, improve their language skills and increase their confidence in using newly-acquired linguistic skills in interesting and enjoyable ways.
With five teaching levels, from elementary to advanced, we assess every student at the start of each course, assign them to a small class of students with a similar proficiency in English, continuously monitor their progress and tailor our teaching accordingly.

Students learn new grammar and vocabulary and have the opportunity to practice these in reading exercises, written work, and through listening and speaking practice. Our range of teaching methods includes group work, role play, games, surveys, presentations, quizzes, interviews, talks and workshops, as well as educational excursions.

Stonyhurst directly employs all the summer school staff. We are fully committed to the enjoyment, education and well-being of every student in our care. All our teachers are qualified to teach English as a second language and they work hand in hand with our skilled and capable activities staff to give the children a fun and meaningful learning holiday.

Year opened
2012
Number of classrooms
20

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • 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 Stonyhurst Language School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 14. In the summer, the average age is 14.

SLS teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
22%
Spain
18%
Germany
15%
China
10%
South Korea
9%
France
6%
Poland
4%
Russia
4%
Other
12%

School holidays

SLS 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.

Open dates
12 Jul - 09 Aug
School holidays
None

School location

The Summer Language School course at Stonyhurst is for international students who wish to improve their English language competence, experience life at a traditional English boarding school, gain valuable life skills and increase their confidence and independence.

We deliver 46 hours of high quality English language teaching over two weeks, by qualified teachers and students are required to do 45 minutes of supervised homework on 2 evenings per week. Afternoons are devoted to putting students’ learning into practice through project-based lessons and a fun programme of recreational activities and sports.

Stonyhurst Language Course offers:
Small class sizes – average 10, maximum 12 pupils per teacher.
Tuition in 5 ability levels.
Two age ranges ‘Young Juniors 10-13’ and ‘Juniors 14-16’.
Teaching adapted to your child’s needs.
23 hours of classroom teaching each week.
Qualified staff, directly employed by Stonyhurst College.
Progress tests to ensure children are fully connected with their learning experience.
2 homework periods of 45 minutes each per week, supported and supervised by teachers.
All educational materials included (your child will be provided with a course book which they can take home).
Supervised afternoon recreation and evening entertainment.
Two full-day and two half-day fun-filled excursions per course.
English spoken throughout to reinforce learning and increase confidence.

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Housing

SLS offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 10 - 16 years old
Address: Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 9PZ, UK
Location: Stonyhurst College
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Friday, after 09:00 AM
Check-out: Friday, before 12:00 PM
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Accommodation for our Language School students is of extremely high quality. Students stay in single or twin-bedded study rooms and each student has their own wardrobe, drawers, desk and chair. Each bedroom has an en-suite shower room or is situated very close to our modern wash and toilet facilities.

The majority of students will stay in single bedrooms. Twin bedrooms are normally of mixed nationality to encourage English development. Parents can however request in writing for sisters/brothers/friends to stay together and we will do our very best to accommodate this request.

Each boarding area will have a House Parent who is responsible for those children overnight. In addition there are duty rooms within the boarding accommodation where staff will sleep on a rota basis.

The Stonyhurst campus is a self-contained community, which offers children a degree of independence and freedom to explore in a safe and secure environment.

With a generous staff to student ratio, we guarantee round-the-clock care within a happy, well-ordered environment. We encourage staff to cultivate a friendly, lively, family atmosphere to ensure your child will feel comfortable, contented and supported while they are away from home.
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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 SLS. 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 Preston 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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