Shrewsbury has a magnificent campus with top rate study, recreation and sports facilities
Levels: beginners to advanced (CEF A1 - C1)
Shrewsbury is renowned as a traditional independent school. It was founded in 1552 and has Charles Darwin amongst its famous 'old boys'. It is situated across the River Severn from the thriving market town of Shrewsbury. The nearest airport, Manchester, is approximately 1.5 hours by road; London Heathrow approximately 3-4 hours.
It has an exceedingly fine campus with both historic and state-of-the-art buildings. The facilities for study and recreation are first-rate – including a large IT suite, theatre, assembly hall, art studio, music school and DVD 'cinema'. Sporting facilities include football pitches, astroturf, tennis and squash courts, indoor hall and a brand new 6-lane 25m indoor swimming pool. Accommodation is in four boarding houses – either newly built or recently modernised.
We offer a truly multi-national programme. and a chance to meet English children.
- 25 lessons of average 45 minutes (19 hours per week) including English Skills and English Workshops (e.g. Discovery TV, IT/Magazine, Photo Stories, United Nations, Shadow Puppets, Music Video, Drama)
- Click here for a sample timetable
- Challenging activities relating to team-building and leadership skills. These are designed to develop confidence, decision making and communication skills
- The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered (weeks 2 and 4). It is optional, but highly recommended
- A wide variety of sports and activities offered 7 days a week.
- Special evening options for 'senior' students
- Afternoon club sessions (e.g. Arts and Crafts, Film, IT)
- 1 full-day and 1 half-day excursion per week e.g. London (optional), Manchester, Birmingham, Chester, Liverpool, Oxford, Ironbridge Gorge
- Plus: Lots of opportunties to practise English with our Resident English Student Hosts.
- Single, twin and multi-bedded rooms (3-5 beds) all newly refurbished and of a very high standard.
- Some single rooms have ensuite facilities
- Common rooms with TV, DVD, pool table, table tennis etc.
- Close supervision by our resident staff
- Full board.
