The Young Learner
Specialists

13-16 years : English Plus+


An exciting programme for teens who want to build confidence in English


LEVELS


Winchester EMA Levels

Elementary
to Advanced


(CEFR B2-C1)

DATES



4 July - 1 Aug 2025 (2, 3 or 4 weeks)


21 hours

WINCHESTER

Founded in 1382, Winchester College is one of Britain's leading independent schools with a reputation for academic excellence.

The peaceful, spacious campus offers a safe environment in state-of-the-art grounds. Outstanding facilities include the 14th century oak-panelled College Hall, a theatre, performance spaces, sports hall for basketball and badminton, a fitness centre, cricket pitches, tennis courts and extensive grounds for other outdoor sports and games.

College Grounds
Free airport transfers from Heathrow and Gatwick

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME?

  • An exciting programme for teens who want to build confidence in English
  • Explore the city sights and vibrant highstreet
  • Enjoy a wide range of activities on the extensive campus


ENGLISH PLUS+

Lots of opportunities to
experience British culture and speak English with our English Student Hosts!

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

21 hours' tuition per week including English Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentation

Cultural study visits with your teacher enrich your experience

Maximum class size: 12 international students

English Skills

On arrival, you'll be given a written and oral test and placed into an English Skills class appropriate for your age and level.

Develop core skills as you communicate effectively in spoken and written English. Classes are lively, interactive and fun e.g. TV Stars - examine the rise of reality TV, debate its pros and cons, and develop your own reality show concept.


English Workshops

In these fun, task-based sessions, you'll explore new topic areas. Learn through researching, discussing, collaborating and creating.

Workshop topics vary week to week e.g Tech Innovators, Manga Writers, Music Video, Portrait Photography, Model United Nations, Escape Room Design.


Trinity Exam

Graded Exam in Spoken English

The Trinity Exam is offered on 17 July and 31 July 2025. It is an optional extra, but recommended, £130


ACADEMIC PROGRAMME EXAMPLES

Example English Workshop:


  • Explore effective ways to photograph the world around you
  • Understand how to produce impressive content
  • Learn specialist vocabulary linked to photography and digital media

English Skills
English Skills
English Workshop
English Student Hosts in class

LEVEL CHECK

This programme is for A2 / Elementary to C1 / Advanced

Complete our online level check to find out if this programme will be suitable.

DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES

Useful documents to download in PDF format

ACTIVITY PROGRAMME

  • Afternoons: Wide choice of activities including a range of sports, art & design, dance & movement, British games
  • Evenings: Exciting evening activities include leadership challenges, mystery nights, talent shows, quiz nights, relaxed games nights in house and discos
  • Special events: Ceilidh (traditional dancing), archery
  • Excursions: 2 excursions per week e.g. Thorpe Park, Southampton, London, Oxford, Portsmouth
  • Supervised free time in Winchester: Explore the city sights and vibrant high street
  • PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English with our English Student Hosts.

Ceilidh
Archery
Oxford excursion
Tower Bridge excursion
Basketball
Art
Yoga
Football

ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION

  • Boarding houses are situated a short walk from the main campus
  • Students on the English Plus+ and Global Young Leaders programmes share boarding houses, activities and excursions
  • Comfortable bedrooms with 1 - 6 beds and shared bathrooms. Winchester is an historic, traditional school, so do not expect 5-star accommodation!
  • Close supervision at all times
  • Resident House Parents look after you throughout your stay
  • 3 meals a day. A healthy range of food to suit international students
  • Restricted access to mobile phones. WiFi available (at specific times).

Winchester Bedrooms
Common Room
Boarding house garden
Boarding Houses
Students with staff
Boarding House
College Hall - Dinning Room
Flint Court

DATES & FEES 2025

Course No. Arrival Date Departure Date Weeks Fees
36 Fri 4 July Fri 18 July 2 £3900
37 Fri 4 July Fri 25 July 3 £5850
38 Fri 4 July Fri 1 Aug 4 £7800
39 Fri 11 July Fri 1 Aug 3 £5850
40 Fri 18 July Fri 1 Aug 2 £3900

Room size: 1-6 | Hours' tuition/week: 21 | Max. class size: 12

Click here to make a booking.

Included in the fees

  • All tuition and teaching materials
  • Student folder, academic report, DS certificate and course photo
  • Participation of resident English Student Hosts
  • Full board residential accommodation
  • Transport and entry fees on all excursions
  • Varied daily programme to cater for all interests and abilities
  • Close supervision by our resident staff
  • Personal laundry for machine washable clothes
  • Medical and Travel Insurance (see Terms & Conditions)
  • Airport transfers on published arrival/departure days for flights scheduled to arrive/depart between 09.00-16.00 from/to: Heathrow or Gatwick
  • For transfers on specific dates/times from/to Eurostar St. Pancras, please contact us.

NOT included in the fees

  • Optional exam fees (Trinity: £130)
  • Transfers for those arriving/departing outside our free scheduled times on arrival/departure dates at the airports specified above

ALSO AT WINCHESTER


The Global Young Leaders programme is designed for students aged 13-16 who already have at least Intermediate (B1) level of English.

English Skills, Young Entrepreneur, STEM, Presentation Skills.



The Pre-University programme is designed for students aged 15-17 who already have at least Intermediate (B2) level of English.

Economics, Business, International Relations, Film Making, Drama, IELTS Exam Prep, Engineering, Artificial Inteligence.