Country Cousins Channel School of English — summer school in the UK
Summer School Country Cousins Channel School of English
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Channel School is located in Ilfracombe, a small seaside town on the North Devon coast in the South-West of England. It is an ideal place to learn English, offering a safe, clean and green environment for young people. This is a family run company which has been providing top quality educational experiences to junior students aged 7 to 17 since 1951.
Channel School of English is situated in Bicclescombe Park (Ilfracombe town’s main public park); with a canteen, children’s play area, landscaped gardens, lakes and tennis courts, which are used for the Tennis Programme and tennis tournaments.
The courses are designed to captivate and inspire students. The students take part in a carefully-considered programme of formal lessons, sports, leisure activities, evening entertainment and cultural excursions, which not only develop their English language and communications skills but also promotes self confidence and international awareness within a healthy and safe learning environment.
- The only school in the world to have won a British Council Award of Excellence for Innovation!
- An amazing syllabus - that has proven so effective, other schools are now following ourl lead!
- High quality homestays, all personally selected by the Welfare team and known personally to the school!
- A detail-oriented and friendly approach which means all students are known by name, and man return year after year!
- Licensed with Quality English in October 2019
- A brand new school canteen in 2020!
- A common room!
- Free WiFi!
- Tennis courts!
- Sea water sports programme with all equipment provided!
- Dance studio for the street dance programme!
- An exciting extracurricular programme that involves evening activities, such as discos, roller skating, bowling, karaoke, talent competitions.
- A variety of daytrips ranging from local cities to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty!
- Afternoon trips which can be selected by programme so that students can try something new and are never bored!
Programmes
Autumn course for school children. The programme includes 15 hours of interactive English and ongoing practice with your host family. All levels are available.
- Lessons, social and activity programmes
- Supervision by our staff from 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday and for 3 evening activities for 6 nights courses
- 24 hours emergency support
- Supervision at weekends by the host family
- Course materials, welcome pack with local information, school I.D card, local map, and end of course certificate with teacher's
report - Fast wireless Internet access at Channel School with parental controls
- Loan of sports equipment
- Free Country Cousins school bus for all lessons and activities
Sample programme
Matin. Arrival day
Matin. Welcome Meetings
Jour. Welcome Meetings
Soir. Welcome Meetings
Matin. English Classes
Jour. Tennis
Soir. Homestay
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. English Lessons
Soir. Homestay
Matin. Daytrip to the Cathedra Cityl of Exeter
Jour. Daytrip to the Cathedra Cityl of Exeter
Soir. AirExtreme in Barnstaple
Matin. English Classes
Jour. Cliff trail from Ilfracombe to Lee Bay
Soir. Homestay
Matin. English Classes
Jour. Surfing
Soir. Film in English in the cabins at the top of the drive
English + Sport is for active and sporty students. Students go surfing, rock climbing, kayaking, sandboarding and quad biking. They learn the vocabulary they need in class and practice it on the spot. The programme is suitable for children from the age of 10.
- Tution
- Accomodation
- Activity programme
- Full board
- Material
- Transfers
Sample programme
Matin. Arrival day
Matin. Welcome meeting
Jour. Welcome meeting
Soir. Welcome meeting
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Quad biking
Soir. Disco
Matin. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Jour. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Soir. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Matin. Abseiling
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. Karaoke
Matin. Walk to Hunters Inn in Exmoor National Park
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. BBQ's
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Surfing
Soir. Film
English + Equestrian is a mix of interactive English and equestrian training. Twice a week kids participate in supervised horse and pony rides at the racetrack. Suitable for children from 8 years old.
- Tution
- Accomodation
- Activity programme
- Full board
- Material
- Transfers
Sample programme
Matin. Arrival day
Matin. Welcome meeting
Jour. Welcome meeting
Soir. Welcome meeting
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Riding
Soir. Disco
Matin. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Jour. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Soir. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Matin. Walk to Hunters Inn in Exmoor National Park
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. Karaoke
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. BBQ's
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Riding
Soir. Film
The English + Theatre programme offers language learning through drama. Children put on plays, rehearse roles and improvise, practising their communication skills. You concentrate on your stage vocabulary. Suitable for kids from 14 years old.
- Tution
- Accomodation
- Activity programme
- Full board
- Material
- Transfers
Sample programme
Matin. Arrival day
Matin. Welcome meeting
Jour. Welcome meeting
Soir. Welcome meeting
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Theatre
Soir. Disco
Matin. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Jour. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Soir. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Matin. Walk to Hunters Inn in Exmoor National Park
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. Karaoke
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. BBQ's
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Theatre
Soir. Film
English + Street Dancing is an opportunity to practice English in the morning and dance hip-hop afterwards. You practise your technique in workshops and learn under the supervision of professional choreographers. And public performances are good for developing confidence and organisation. The course is suitable for students aged 12 and up.
- Tution
- Accomodation
- Activity programme
- Full board
- Material
- Transfers
Sample programme
Matin. Arrival day
Matin. Welcome meeting
Jour. Welcome meeting
Soir. Welcome meeting
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Street dance
Soir. Disco
Matin. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Jour. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Soir. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Matin. Street dance
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. Karaoke
Matin. Walk to Hunters Inn in Exmoor National Park
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. BBQ's
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Street dance
Soir. Film
Summer course for school children. The programme includes 15 hours of interactive English and ongoing practice with your host family. All levels are available.
- Lessons, social and activity programmes
- Supervision by our staff from 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday and for 3 evening activities for 6 nights courses
- 24 hours emergency support
- Supervision at weekends by the host family
- Course materials, welcome pack with local information, school I.D card, local map, and end of course certificate with teacher's
report - Fast wireless Internet access at Channel School with parental controls
- Loan of sports equipment
- Free Country Cousins school bus for all lessons and activities
Sample programme
Matin. Arrival day
Matin. Welcome Meetings
Jour. Welcome Meetings
Soir. Welcome Meetings
Matin. English Classes
Jour. Games on Woolacome Beach
Soir. Karaoke
Matin. Day trip to Combe Martin Wildlife Park
Jour. Day trip to Combe Martin Wildlife Park
Soir. Day trip to Combe Martin Wildlife Park
Matin. Ten-pin bowling
Jour. English Classes
Soir. Sports
Matin. English Classes
Jour. English Classes
Soir. Quizzes
Matin. English Classes
Jour. Coast walk
Soir. Disco
English + Soccer is a football training course for boys and girls. In addition to technique children improve their communication and teamwork skills. All workshops and practice are in English. A course for school children from the age of 12.
- Tution
- Accomodation
- Activity programme
- Full board
- Material
- Transfers
Sample programme
Matin. Arrival day
Matin. Welcome meeting
Jour. Welcome meeting
Soir. Welcome meeting
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Football
Soir. Disco
Matin. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Jour. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Soir. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Matin. Football
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. Karaoke
Matin. Walk to Hunters Inn in Exmoor National Park
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. BBQ's
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Football
Soir. Film
The English + Surf programme is a surfing course with professional instructors on Woolacombe and Croyde beaches. Children start with the basics: learning to stand on a board and manage the waves. Teachers give extra emphasis on the necessary vocabulary. The programme is suitable for children from the age of 10.
- Tution
- Accomodation
- Activity programme
- Full board
- Material
- Transfers
Sample programme
Matin. Arrival day
Matin. Welcome meeting
Jour. Welcome meeting
Soir. Welcome meeting
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Surfing
Soir. Disco
Matin. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Jour. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Soir. Day trip to Cathedral & University City of Exeter
Matin. Surfing
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. Karaoke
Matin. Walk to Hunters Inn in Exmoor National Park
Jour. English Lesson
Soir. BBQ's
Matin. English Lesson
Jour. Surfing
Soir. Film
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Réponses aux questions
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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
Ilfracombe EX34 8JN, UK