General information
Bedales School was founded in 1893 and is set within beautiful countryside in the south of England. The school is one of the UK’s most prestigious co-educational boarding schools and has fantastic modern facilities and accommodation. The school is a short walk from Petersfield, an ancient market town with excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas. Students get the freedom of studying in the heart of the English countryside, whilst being able to visit exciting and historic excursion locations including London, Brighton, Winchester and Portsmouth.
The facilities of Bedales School include an indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, tennis courts, a gymnasium, extensive playing fields, modern classrooms and an indoor theatre.
Location
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Perthshire, England
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Age of children
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8-17
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Minimum course
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2 weeks
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Accommodation
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residence
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English Plus Multi Activity
English language courses are designed to help students not only increase their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary, but also their confidence in using English. These courses are designed to help students improve communication skills. Therefore lessons include plenty of opportunities for students to use the language. Classroom activities include role- play, pair-work, group-work, group projects, surveys, questionnaires and games.
All friendly teachers work very hard to provide interesting and fun language lessons and are always happy to help and support the students.
Week course includes:
- 15 English language lessons;
- full multi activity programme;
- 1 full-day and 1 half-day excursions.
Intensive English
Intensive English courses are for students who are fully committed to improving their English to the highest standard. Experienced EFL teachers provide an extra 12 hours of English lessons per week to maximise and boost English learning. Specific topics such as academic or Business English can be requested. These lessons will be topic-related and will focus on using authentic materials for listening, reading, writing and speaking assignments. Homework may be given.
Trinity Speaking Exam
In addition to General English courses students have the opportunity to take the Trinity College graded exams in Spoken English (GESE) to gain a qualification in speaking English. Experienced EFL teachers test students, set them into the appropriate level and provide an extra five hours of intensive speaking lessons per week. Students are fully supported and prepared for the speaking tests, which are conducted by an external Trinity examiner.
Activities
The day time activity programme operates 4 mornings and afternoons every week. It combines an exciting mix of both sporting and creative activities for your enjoyment.
The evening entertainment programme is a chance for you to let your hair down and relax with all your fellow students at the centre. A different event every night of the week from themed discos to talent shows, sporting competitions to relaxing movie nights.