Harrow House International School — language school in the UK (closed)
Language School Harrow House International School
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Harrow House has been providing quality English Language Courses to all ages since 1969 and continues to offer a unique combination of on-site facilities and residential accommodation in a safe seaside location. We are dedicated to providing students, employees and partners with the highest standards of learning and personal development in a fun and culturally diverse learning environment.
Harrow House offers course options to students of all ages so that every member of the family is catered for – all within the beautiful seaside town of Swanage, situated on the Jurassic Coast, England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Over 50 years' experience
- Unrivalled facilities in the UK
- Safe seaside location
- On-site residential accommodation
- Homestay accommodation within walking distance of the College
- Excellent nationality mix with students from over 50 different countries
- Dedicated welfare officer and support services
- Evening entertainment 7 days a week
- Regular full-day and half-day excursions
- Competitive prices
- Small and friendly classes with interactive learning
- Complimentary teaching materials, welcome folder and certificate
- Continuity of qualified and experienced staff
- Cambridge examination courses are available on request
- 24/7 residential support team
- UNESCO World Heritage Site location
- International Student insurance included in the fees
- Reception
- Shop
- Games room including American Pool and darts
- Wessex room Wi-Fi area with satellite TV and Wii games
- Medical Room
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Self-service laundry room
- Durlston accommodation (including en-suite facilities)
- Assembly hall, mini-theatre, table-tennis and games room
- Ballard accommodation
- Cinema, lecture hall with digital TV
- dance studio, yoga studio
- LookOut Lounge and disco
- Cafeteria
- Fitness Studio
- Bay View Accommodation
- All classrooms with interactive whiteboards / screens and all rooms with internet access
- Computer rooms for internet access
- Library
- Team building zone
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- table-tennis and games room
- Fitness Studio
- Basketball court
- Tennis courts
- Indoor sports dome with tennis, badminton, volleyball and five-a-side football
- Astroturf football pitches and tennis courts
- Volleyball court
- Aeroball
- Mini golf
- Conversation Club
- Music Club
- Swimming Club
- Running Club
- Football Club
Programmes
- Placement test
- Orientation tour of the College
- Teaching materials
- 15 hours of English language tuition per week
- Evening entertainment 7 days a week (see Sample Evening Entertainment Programme)
- Full-day excursions: two during two week stay, three during three week stay, etc.
(a packed lunch or a luncheon voucher is provided at weekend full-day excursions) (see Excursion Destinations) - 1 half-day Sunday excursion per course stay
(One-week courses include one half-day Sunday excursion only)
(There is no half-day or full-day excursion on Easter Sunday) - Full-board College accommodation in standard College bedrooms
(a supplement applies for twin bedded or en-suite College bedrooms. Minimum age 11 years) - International Student Insurance (see all relevant Insurance Documents)
- WiFi in designated areas of the College
- Student Welfare Support (more information)
- Student Welcome Folder
- Certificate
Sample programme
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Disco
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Bingo/Talent show
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Games/Karaoke
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Film
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. ‘Mr & Mrs’ Harrow House Show
Morning. Excursion tob London/Bath/Oxford/Winchester/Portsmouth
Day. Excursion
Evening. Sport/Film
Morning. Optional Activities
Day. Half day excursion to Bournemouth
Evening. Sport
- Placement test
- Orientation tour of the College
- Teaching materials
- 15 hours of English language tuition per week
- Evening entertainment 7 days a week (see Sample Evening Entertainment Programme)
- Full-day excursions: two during two week stay, three during three week stay, etc.
(a packed lunch or a luncheon voucher is provided at weekend full-day excursions) (see Excursion Destinations) - 1 half-day Sunday excursion per course stay
(One-week courses include one half-day Sunday excursion only)
(There is no half-day or full-day excursion on Easter Sunday) - Full-board College accommodation in standard College bedrooms
(a supplement applies for twin bedded or en-suite College bedrooms. Minimum age 11 years) - International Student Insurance (see all relevant Insurance Documents)
- WiFi in designated areas of the College
- Student Welfare Support (more information)
- Student Welcome Folder
- Certificate
Sample programme
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Disco
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Bingo/Talent show
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Games/Karaoke
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Film
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. ‘Mr & Mrs’ Harrow House Show
Morning. Excursion tob London/Bath/Oxford/Winchester/Portsmouth
Day. Excursion
Evening. Sport/Film
Morning. Optional Activities
Day. Half day excursion to Bournemouth
Evening. Sport
- Placement test
- Orientation tour of the College
- Teaching materials
- 15 hours of English language tuition per week
- Evening entertainment 7 days a week (see Sample Evening Entertainment Programme)
- Full-day excursions: two during two week stay, three during three week stay, etc.
(a packed lunch or a luncheon voucher is provided at weekend full-day excursions) (see Excursion Destinations) - 1 half-day Sunday excursion per course stay
(One-week courses include one half-day Sunday excursion only)
(There is no half-day or full-day excursion on Easter Sunday) - Full-board College accommodation in standard College bedrooms
(a supplement applies for twin bedded or en-suite College bedrooms. Minimum age 11 years) - International Student Insurance (see all relevant Insurance Documents)
- WiFi in designated areas of the College
- Student Welfare Support (more information)
- Student Welcome Folder
- Certificate
Sample programme
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Disco
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Bingo/Talent show
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Games/Karaoke
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Film
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. ‘Mr & Mrs’ Harrow House Show
Morning. Excursion tob London/Bath/Oxford/Winchester/Portsmouth
Day. Excursion
Evening. Sport/Film
Morning. Optional Activities
Day. Half day excursion to Bournemouth
Evening. Sport
- Placement test
- Orientation tour of the College
- Teaching materials
- 15 hours of English language tuition per week
- Evening entertainment 7 days a week (see Sample Evening Entertainment Programme)
- Full-day excursions: two during two week stay, three during three week stay, etc.
(a packed lunch or a luncheon voucher is provided at weekend full-day excursions) (see Excursion Destinations) - 1 half-day Sunday excursion per course stay
(One-week courses include one half-day Sunday excursion only)
(There is no half-day or full-day excursion on Easter Sunday) - Full-board College accommodation in standard College bedrooms
(a supplement applies for twin bedded or en-suite College bedrooms. Minimum age 11 years) - International Student Insurance (see all relevant Insurance Documents)
- WiFi in designated areas of the College
- Student Welfare Support (more information)
- Student Welcome Folder
- Certificate
Sample programme
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Disco
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Bingo/Talent show
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Games/Karaoke
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. Film
Morning. English
Day. Sports
Evening. ‘Mr & Mrs’ Harrow House Show
Morning. Excursion tob London/Bath/Oxford/Winchester/Portsmouth
Day. Excursion
Evening. Sport/Film
Morning. Optional Activities
Day. Half day excursion to Bournemouth
Evening. Sport
- Placement test
- Orientation tour of the College
- Teaching materials
- 15 hours of English language tuition per week
- Evening entertainment 7 days a week (see Sample Evening Entertainment Programme)
- Full-day excursions: two during two week stay, three during three week stay, etc.
(a packed lunch or a luncheon voucher is provided at weekend full-day excursions) (see Excursion Destinations) - 1 half-day Sunday excursion per course stay
(One-week courses include one half-day Sunday excursion only)
(There is no half-day or full-day excursion on Easter Sunday) - Adventure activities as Abseiling, Aeroball, Bush Craft (Survival Skills), Coasteering, Drumming, High Ropes, Indoor Climbing, Jet Boat Ride, Kayaking, Laser Quest, Paddle Boarding, Paintballing, Quad Biking, Raft Building, Rifle Shooting, Soft Archery, Team Building, Ten Pin Bowling, Water Park
- Full-board College accommodation in standard College bedrooms
(a supplement applies for twin bedded or en-suite College bedrooms. Minimum age 11 years) - International Student Insurance (see all relevant Insurance Documents)
- WiFi in designated areas of the College
- Student Welfare Support (more information)
- Student Welcome Folder
- Certificate
Sample programme
Morning. English
Day. Adventure activities
Evening. Disco
Morning. English
Day. Adventure activities
Evening. Bingo/Talent show
Morning. English
Day. Adventure activities
Evening. Games/Karaoke
Morning. English
Day. Adventure activities
Evening. Film
Morning. English
Day. Adventure activities
Evening. ‘Mr & Mrs’ Harrow House Show
Morning. Excursion tob London/Bath/Oxford/Winchester/Portsmouth
Day. Excursion
Evening. Sport/Film
Morning. Optional Activities
Day. Half day excursion to Bournemouth
Evening. Sport
- Placement test
- Orientation tour of the College
- Teaching materials
- 15 hours of English language tuition per week
- Evening entertainment 7 days a week (see Sample Evening Entertainment Programme)
- Full-day excursions: two during two week stay, three during three week stay, etc.
(a packed lunch or a luncheon voucher is provided at weekend full-day excursions) (see Excursion Destinations) - 1 half-day Sunday excursion per course stay
(One-week courses include one half-day Sunday excursion only)
(There is no half-day or full-day excursion on Easter Sunday) - Adventure activities as Abseiling, Aeroball, Bush Craft (Survival Skills), Coasteering, Drumming, High Ropes, Indoor Climbing, Jet Boat Ride, Kayaking, Laser Quest, Paddle Boarding, Paintballing, Quad Biking, Raft Building, Rifle Shooting, Soft Archery, Team Building, Ten Pin Bowling, Water Park
- Full-board College accommodation in standard College bedrooms
(a supplement applies for twin bedded or en-suite College bedrooms. Minimum age 11 years) - International Student Insurance (see all relevant Insurance Documents)
- WiFi in designated areas of the College
- Student Welfare Support (more information)
- Student Welcome Folder
- Certificate
Sample programme
Morning. English
Day. Adventure activities
Evening. Disco
Morning. English
Day. Adventure activities
Evening. Bingo/Talent show
Morning. English
Day. Adventure activities
Evening. Games/Karaoke
Morning. English
Day. Adventure activities
Evening. Film
Morning. English
Day. Adventure activities
Evening. ‘Mr & Mrs’ Harrow House Show
Morning. Excursion tob London/Bath/Oxford/Winchester/Portsmouth
Day. Excursion
Evening. Sport/Film
Morning. Optional Activities
Day. Half day excursion to Bournemouth
Evening. Sport
- Placement test
- Orientation tour of the College
- Teaching materials
- 15 hours of English language tuition per week
- Evening entertainment 7 days a week (see Sample Evening Entertainment Programme)
- Full-day excursions: two during two week stay, three during three week stay, etc.
(a packed lunch or a luncheon voucher is provided at weekend full-day excursions) (see Excursion Destinations) - 1 half-day Sunday excursion per course stay
(One-week courses include one half-day Sunday excursion only)
(There is no half-day or full-day excursion on Easter Sunday) - British Culture & Customs, Class Trips to Historical Sites, Diverse Lectures & Talks, Drama Workshops, English Literature Projects, Exhibition & Museum Visits, Exploring Natural History, UNESCO Jurassic Coast Trips
- Full-board College accommodation in standard College bedrooms
(a supplement applies for twin bedded or en-suite College bedrooms. Minimum age 11 years) - International Student Insurance (see all relevant Insurance Documents)
- WiFi in designated areas of the College
- Student Welfare Support (more information)
- Student Welcome Folder
- Certificate
Sample programme
Morning. English
Day. Academic Challenges
Evening. Disco
Morning. English
Day. Academic Challenges
Evening. Bingo/Talent show
Morning. English
Day. Academic Challenges
Evening. Games/Karaoke
Morning. English
Day. Academic Challenges
Evening. Film
Morning. English
Day. Academic Challenges
Evening. ‘Mr & Mrs’ Harrow House Show
Morning. Excursion tob London/Bath/Oxford/Winchester/Portsmouth
Day. Excursion
Evening. Sport/Film
Morning. Optional Activities
Day. Half day excursion to Bournemouth
Evening. Sport
Recommended arrival cities
FAQ
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If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:
- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;
- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).
If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:
- the first week of the Program at the School;
- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.
No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.
1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.
2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.
Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included.
Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.
Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.
Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7.
Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.
Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento.
Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:
- Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
- El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
- El monitor si viajan en grupo
Location
Swanage BH19 1PE, UK