SBC Canford School (Ages 11-15)
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The Summer Boarding Courses Canford School program offers students from all around the world a truly international experience where they will be able to improve their English, study interesting and stimulating academic subjects, take part in an extensive activity programme, go on exciting excursions and form lifelong friendships.
The Summer Boarding Courses Canford School is set in 250 acres of stunning parkland grounds on the banks of the River Stour in the South West of England. Around 30 minutes from the school is the coastal town of Bournemouth, famous for its sandy beaches. The school is renowned for its historic buildings but equally for its fantastic modern facilities, some of the best to be found anywhere in Europe, making it an ideal place for students to have a sensational summer school experience.
SUMMER BOARDING COURSES CANFORD SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
- Location: Wimborne Minster in Dorset, United Kingdom
- Age Range: 11 – 15
- Maximum number of students per class: 15
- Number of lessons per week: 15 hours
- Maximum number of students: 180
- Ratio of staff to students: 1 : 6
- Number of full-day excursions per week: 2
- Accommodation type: Residential
Summer Boarding Courses Canford School Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD UK
“Nevermind the slick brochures and sales pitches of other schools. The EL Gazette and British Council have said it all about this one—Summer Boarding Courses, who offers this program at Eton College, is the number one provider of programs for children and teenagers in all of the United Kingdom. I’ll explain a bit how this ranking works: every four years, the British Council carries out an inspection of its 500 + member schools in the UK (nearly all reputable language schools in the UK are accredited by the British Council). During the inspection, in which two examiners inspect the school for days, they grade a school in 13 areas like teaching, care of students, accommodation, etc., and in 15 areas if the school also has programs for young learners. For each area, a school can receive a grade of “acceptable,” or it can exceed the expectations of the examiner. When the latter is the case, the school receives what’s called a “strength” in that area. As a result of these inspections, language schools typically receive about 3.5 strengths. On its last inspection in 2018, Summer Boarding Courses received 15 out of a possible 15!
Of the various programs offered by Summer Boarding Courses, there are several reasons that I like this one at the Canford School. To begin with, the program itself offers only an intensive course, and a fantastic nationality mix. Then, as with many good programs, as part of the afternoon course structure included in the price, students may choose to study English through an option that interests them. The Summer Boarding Courses at Canford is one of the very few that I have seen that also offers an Introduction to Business and International Relations option in a program for students this age (they are usually only offered for ages 14-17, and sometimes older). The unique “Time to Shine” course element allows students to give a presentation on what he or she learned as it relates to each option, practically guaranteeing that they will be making progress with their English learning. Outside of the classes, there is a wide assortment of afternoon activities from which students may choose (2 sessions of up to 6 activities per day), and it is possible to add on more lessons at an extra cost in English, Adventure Sports, Art and Design, Horse Riding or Dance. Thirdly, the campus itself is stunning, and the facilities are of the highest quality, including the accommodation for its students, which is mostly in single rooms (programs for younger students very often provide multi-bedded rooms, and if students on this one desire it, some are also available). I was also very drawn to the Canford School’s location near the city of Bournemouth, which I had the pleasure of visiting. There are many seaside locations on the English coast, but Bournemouth is unique for its beautiful architecture and gardens, medium size, sandy beaches and a sunnier and warmer climate with respect to the rest of England. When the Summer Boarding Courses students at Canford go the beach on excursion, they will be going to that city. The rest of the excursions are also to interesting destinations—they include of course, London, which every teenager dreams about—as well as the classic Oxford, and Bath, one of the most beautiful cities in England, and a personal favorite of mine. Two full day excursions per week, airport transfers, insurance, and a high staff-to-student ratio complete this package, making it an excellent value for parents.”
Summer Boarding Courses Canford School
Why study English on the Summer Boarding Courses Canford School program?
- The prestigious Canford School, set in 250 acres of stunning parkland grounds on the banks of the River Stour.
- Dukes Education Summer School was named an EL Gazette “Centre of Excellence” in 2017, based on reports from a recent British Council inspection.
- All teachers at Dukes Education Summer School are highly experienced and are Cambridge or Trinity certified.
- Dukes Education Summer School offers a range of confidence-building and communicative courses, including Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Business, English Though Acting and English Through Football.
- Dukes Education Summer School understands the importance of learning outside the classroom and offers a wide variety of after-lesson activities and excursions.
- Dukes Education Summer School offers the highest quality residential accommodation at Canford School, with house parents living on site.
- With high staff to student ratios and carefully selected experienced staff, a stay at Dukes Education Summer School means every child will be well looked after.
The facilities
THE CANFORD SCHOOL FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- Modern, well-equipped classrooms
- Historic dining hall
- Tennis, volleyball and basketball courts
- Football pitches
- Double-sized sports hall
- 9-hole golf course
- Dance studio
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- 290 seat theatre
- School shop
MORE ON THE SUMMER BOARDING COURSES CANFORD SCHOOL SERVICES
Student Welfare
On the campus, there is a dedicated office and staff for student welfare and an emergency 24-hour telephone number that will be provided to parents along with the enrolment confirmation. Residential staff will be living on site with them to provide 24-hour supervision.
Airport Transfers
Summer Boarding Courses offers airport transfers to and from Heathrow airport on the published arrival and departure dates between 09.00 and 16.00. To organize the transfers, Marshall Language Services will need to furnish the participant’s flight information to Summer Boarding Courses. If children are travelling as unaccompanied minors, the Summer Boarding Courses staff will receive them from the airline staff, and when the program is over, accompany the participants back to the airport and hand over the children to airline staff.
The courses
Course Content and Sample Timetable
The Summer Boarding Courses Canford School programs provide:
- Online assessment prior to arrival
- International classes
- Classes from 9:00 – 11:30
- 15 hours of English lessons per week
- Progress monitoring
- All educational materials
General English
The General English course consists of 15 hours per week of English lessons, and is designed especially for young learners. Students learn vocabulary and grammar while developing their reading and writing skills through fun and interactive task-based lessons, in which they design, develop and collaborate to realise creative projects.
Summer Study
The Summer Study course consists of 15 hours of lessons per week and is available to students with an Upper Intermediate to Advanced level of English. Students will develop their English language skills through the study of other subjects including English Literature, Creative Writing, History, Science and Geography.
STEM
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. This is an ideal course for students who wish to influence scientific and technological development in the future. STEM at SBC Canford International consists of 15 hours of lessons per week and is available to students with an Upper Intermediate to Advanced level of English. The STEM course instructs students in how to apply each of these four academic disciplines to solve real-world scientifc and technological challenges, such as in the fields of robotics, engineering, and technological design.
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business is a 30-hour course in which students gain knowledge and practical experience of key concepts in international business. The course focuses on learning through interactive and communicative project work and team-building exercises.
Introduction to International Relations
Introduction to International Relations is a 30-hour course which introduces students to major concepts of world politics. It is a dynamic and interactive course, challenging students to think about key global issues through a series of communicative tasks, role-plays and discussions.
A sample timetable for Summer Boarding Courses Canford School is available here.
ENGLISH PLUS +
In the English Plus+ program, students can select one choice of activity or class each week and the English Plus+ courses take place on two afternoons per week, replacing the afternoon activity program. The English Plus+ courses available include:
Intensive English: Speaking
This course is designed to develop the students’ English speaking and listening skills in small classes focusing on pronunciation and fluency.
Intensive English: Writing
This course is suitable for students with a Pre-Intermediate to Advanced level of English and aims to develop students’ written English skills, such as essay composition, paragraphing, journalistic writing and creative writing.
Adventure Sports
This course is for adventurous students and activities can include Bushcraft, High Ropes, Kayaking, Go Karting, Laserquest and Paint Balling. All activities take place off-site and are run by qualified, professional instructors.
Watersports
This course offers a fun mix of watersports such as Sailing, Surfing, Paddleboarding and Kayaking for all abilities.
Art and Design
This 2-week course is for creative students looking to develop their artistic skills. Students will focus on painting, sculpture, photography and drawing, creating their own portfolio over the 2-week period and displaying their work for other students to see at the end of the course.
Horse Riding
Students are taught by British Horse Society approved instructors at their school in the New Forest, which provides some of the finest countryside riding in the South of England. Beginners or experienced riders receive tuition in riding and looking after horses.
Street Dance
This course teaches students modern styles and street dance by a qualified instructor.
Residential Accommodation
The accommodation at Canford School is spacious, comfortable and of the highest quality. There are a number of boarding houses with separate houses for boys and girls. Accommodation is made up of mostly single rooms, with a small number of multi-bedded rooms available.
Meals
Students will have 3 meals a day. A full English breakfast is provided three days a week and a continental breakfast is available every day. For lunch and dinner, there is always a choice of two hot meals, including a vegetarian option. Students also have a salad bar available to them as well as fresh bread, fruit and desserts. In addition, drinks and biscuits are prepared each night before bed.
Laundry
Laundry service is included in the course tuition. Bed linens are provided and changed by the school. Students must bring their own towels.
Student Welfare
House Parents are always available in the boarding houses and are ready to help students with all kinds of issues.
Dates and Fees
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