More Than English Summer School, Ludlow, England (Ages 11 – 17)
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More Than English is an international summer school located just outside of Ludlow, a small medieval town in central England. A truly English town, Ludlow offers the perfect choice for parents who want a safe adventure for their children. The school offers a full immersion program combining English lessons with a variety of afternoon options catering to all kinds of students and an exciting after school program of activities and excursions.
Ludlow is a small medieval town in Shropshire, England. The black and white buildings from Shakespeare’s time and the narrow medieval streets make Ludlow one of the most beautiful towns in England. With only 11,000 people and a pedestrianized center, Ludlow is very safe and perfect for teenagers to explore. Students love climbing to the top of the castle tower and the small independent shops provide a safe place to shop for souvenirs.
The location of Ludlow in the center of England makes it ideal for students to visit the rest of the UK. The cosmopolitan Birmingham is just 1 hour 15 minutes away from the campus, and the historic Worcester is just one hour.
MORE THAN ENGLISH AT A GLANCE
- Location: Ludlow, England
- Age range: 11 – 17
- Maximum number of students: 75
- Number of hours of lessons per week: 24
- Ratio of staff to students: 1 : 4
- Number of full-day excursions per week: 1
- Number of half-day excursions per week: 1
More Than English Summer School: Moor Park, Ludlow SY8 4DZ, United Kingdom
“I met David and Clare, the directors of More than English, in personal an international fair of international study programs. I selected this program from the literally thousands available on the junior market for several reasons. To begin with, it is not a program aimed at groups of students, but is more for motivated individuals. The English course is only intensive, and offers some highly requested options for preparing the FCE and CAE exams, professional sport instruction, and leadership, among many others. There program also includes participation by local British children (a perk that is not too common, and found only on some of the very best programs I deal with), which allows the students not only to practice their English, but also to make friends with whom to stay in touch after it’s over. As a destination, I am a particular fan of the center of England. It is full of some of the mostly beautiful, postcard-worthy towns in the UK, and traveling from one town to any other is a pleasure for the view of the countryside and villages. As a program, More than English also offers parents an excellent value. Aside from the airport transfers and insurance that are included with the package, a 1:4 ratio of staff to students is difficult to find, and where it exists, it usually comes at a much higher price. The overall number of students is ideal—at 75, it large enough for participants to be able to make friends with children from many nationalities, but at the same time, the atmosphere for everyone remains intimate.”
More Than English
Why study at More Than English?
- The arrival day is in the middle of the week, rendering the cost of the flight to England dramatically lower than on the weekend.
- More Than English is located in Moor Park School, a top residential independent school with a stunning 20 hectare parkland campus.
- The school is ideally located in central England, making it easier for students to go on excursions to all parts of England.
- More Than English hosts no more than 75 students on campus at a time, offering a more personalized experience for every child.
- The school has a high staff to student ratio of 1:4, guaranteeing a high degree of individual attention.
- The team of staff are led by owner managers David Meddows and Claire Norwood, who together have more than 25 years’ teaching experience.
- For a more complete immersion experience, the school imposes strict limits on the number of students from each country and invites British children to live on campus and take part in activities with international students.
- More Than English offers the unique “Get Ahead” study options that include Leadership, Performing Arts, Pro-Sport, Creative and English Pathways.
- More Than English offers delightfully decorated and spacious accommodation.
- More Than English truly offers a full inclusive package for the one price.
The facilities
MORE THAN ENGLISH SCHOOL FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- 20 hectares of parkland
- Modern and spacious classroom
- Free Wi-Fi
- Computer suite
- 3 dining rooms
- Art and design studio
- Hall for shows, theatre productions and presentations
- Excellent sports facilities
MORE ON THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Sports Facilities
More Than English has a range of state-of-the-art facilities for various sports. The school boasts 3 football and rugby pitches, 3 tennis courts, golf course, indoor heated swimming pool and a new Astro Turf pitch for football and hockey.
Student Welfare
Student are accompanied by staff at all times both on and off campus. The 20 hectare campus provides a safe and secure environment in which teenagers can feel at home away from home.
Airport Transfers
Coach airport transfers to and from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is included in the course price. On arrival, staff meet students at the airport and on departure, staff assist students with check-in and stay in the airport until the flight has left. To organize the transfers, Marshall Language Services will need to furnish the participant’s flight information to the program. If children are travelling as unaccompanied minors, More than English staff will receive them from the airline personnel, 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 TIMETABLES
- 15 hours of Core English in the morning
- 9 hours of Get Ahead study options in the afternoons.
- Minimum level of English is A2.
English Foundation
The focus of Core English is improving students’ fluency and confidence in English. Teachers use active learning methods with a focus on practical tasks such as presentations, discussions and interviews. There is a strong focus on the development of writing skills: essays, reports and articles. More Than English arranges for all students to do an online placement test before summer school. Students are divided into levels according to age, first language and English level.
Advanced English
Perfect for students who already have a good English level, but who want to take their language to the next level.
There is a big difference between using English for socializing and travel compared with using English for work and study. Our Advanced English program will help you take your English to the next level. You will learn academic vocabulary and the grammatical structure you need for academic success. You will learn to write essays, reports, and articles. You will learn to better structure what you say and what you write. You will learn to listen to other people more effectively and respond to what they say in a professional way. In this course, you will be the researcher critically examining the information you find in lectures, broadcasts, and texts. Working in teams you will work collaboratively to apply this information, draw conclusions, and present your project to the class.
- Age: 12-17
- English level: B2-C2
- Class length: 10 x 90 minute lessons a week (15 hours a week)
- Lesson times: 09:00-10:30; 11:00-12:30
STEM – Robotics
Perfect for young students 12-14 who have high-level English (B2-C2) and who are interested in technology.
Humans are the most creative species on the planet. But who is faster, more efficient, and more accurate than a human at repetitive tasks? Robots are of course. Think of Amazon. Think of a Volkswagen car factory. Think of Uber. In the 21st century, for a company to be successful, it must automate repetitive tasks leaving humans free to work on the big ideas.
But somebody needs to design and program the robots. In this course, working in your international team, competing against other teams, you are going to learn how to build and program your robot to get the job done first. Part of your job will be using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to program your robot so that it can automatically adapt when its environment changes. If you love technology and if you want to gain skills for the future economy, this is the course for you.
- Age: 12-14
- English levels: B2-C2
- Class length: 10 x 90 minute lessons a week (15 hours a week)
- Lesson times: 09:00-10:30; 11:00-12:30
Future Leaders
Perfect for students 14-17 who have a high level of English (B2-C2) and who want to learn about working in teams to solve problems and get results.
Each week we offer you a fresh challenge chosen from the areas of politics, society, United Nations, marketing, law, and journalism. At the end of each week, you will deliver a final product: a plan, a document, a presentation, a speech. How will you get the knowledge? We will introduce you to topics through theory lessons and interactive lectures. You will expand and test your knowledge by critically examining case studies: prioritizing and categorizing information and separating out fiction from fact. You will learn how to work collaboratively and professionally in an international team discussing ideas and managing resources, people, and time in order that together you will get the job done to a high standard and on time.
- Age: 14-17
- English levels: B2-C2
- Class length: 10 x 1.5 hour 90 minute lessons a week (15 hours a week)
- Lesson times: 09:00-10:30; 11:00-12:30
Specialism options
- Professional Sport (Tennis, Golf, Football, Hockey)
- Performing Arts (Filmmaking, Dance Choreography, and Theatre)
- English Pathways (University Prep, Intro to IELTS, Creative Writing, English Literature)
- Active (Fine Art, Ceramics, Virtual Reality, Business Challenge, Social Entrepreneurship, Coding)
The minimum English level requirement for the Creative Writing and Business Challenge option are B1. A minimum B2 is required for the University Prep option. Students can choose a different “Get Ahead” option every week.
Specialism options 2021
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From our clients
More Than English is the name of an English college near Ludlow, the directors of this college are David and Claire. In this college, there are students from all around the world. This means there are people from 16 different countries. The activities are created on the organised fun so you will know what you have to do. The activities are very funny and different from each other. This school teaches you to use English in different ways and how to learn English in different ways, for example with debates.
The excursions are very good, the destinations are very good, and they also give you free time so you can go around for shopping, this week we went to Bath, it was very good because we visited some Roman Baths and then they gave us free time. The education is very good, I’ve been here for the last three years and the teachers were all very good, this year we have Lucy she organises some very good lessons, because they are funny and at the same time you learn English. In the end I love More English because they make you feel like you’re at home.”—Nicola G.
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RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION
All accommodation is on campus and 2 – 6 students share a room. Students are allocated a room according to their English level, age, first language and any extra information available to the school. 85% of the accommodation is in the stunning 300 year old main building. 15% of the accommodation is in the Tree House, a brand new purpose built eco-lodge a 1 minute walk across the campus from the main building.
Meals
Residential accommodation includes breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. The school can also cater for all dietary requirements.
Laundry
Laundry service is included for students free of charge once a week.
Student Welfare
House Parents meet with students 4 times a day, providing full support and assistance.
Dates and Fees
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