Cardiff: The Capital of Wales for your next English course
Welcome to Cardiff, a dynamic port city on the south coast of Wales, the nation’s capital since 1955, brimming with events, attractions, parks, pubs, restaurants, and shops.
Its beautiful bay has been revitalized thanks to structures such as the Wales Millenium Centre, the national theater and the National Assembly for Wales, the Welsh parliament; in the heart of the city is the famous Cardiff Castle with its 200 years of history, the National and the St Fagans Museum; here stands the fantastic Millenium Stadium, home of the Welsh national rugby team.
The school is located on our exclusive Cyncoed Campus, well connected to Cardiff city center by frequent bus routes, offers students excellent sports facilities, a shop, cafe, and canteen.
Age
8 – 12 Years
13 – 17 Years
Dates
03/07 – 17/07
18/07 – 01/08
Duration
15 days/14 Nights
English course
Thanks to native-speaking teachers, children will be able to enhance their language skills.
Upon arrival, students will take an entrance test to be placed in the most suitable class for their level.
The 15 hours (60 minutes each) of lessons per week will be held in small classrooms and will focus on the use of grammar and vocabulary but also on the communicative approach to learning English, ideal for acquiring fluency through a range of activities fun and challenging.
The lessons are pleasant, interactive, and designed to improve not only the knowledge of the language but also the confidence in its use.
Being placed in an international environment will allow young people to practice their English 24 hours a day.
Age and language level grouping. Course material and end-of-course certificate are included.
The specialty lessons are included in the participation fee. This includes 8 hours per week of exciting activities, where every day you can choose from British Sports (Cricket, Crocket, Rugby, and much more) British Arts and Crafts, and Debate Classes.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
We have two specialty lessons with an additional fee. Providing your students with a further 8 hours per week of exciting activities”
THE ROBOTICS COURSE (08-12 years and 13-17 years)
Robotics Summer Lab offers a remarkable quest to explore the wonders of robotics through this extraordinary experience.
In collaboration with the Robotics Academy, this English and robotics program helps students learn English while developing fundamental concepts of problem-solving and programming.
Click here to watch the video.
ONE TAKE MOVIE (14-17 years)
Incorporating both theory and practice, our courses will teach students how to use equipment and work on a set, providing a clear understanding of the fundamentals of the art of cinema.
At the end of our course, students will have written, filmed, and edited a high-quality video…in one take! All films made in the One Take Movie course will be premiered on the school’s YouTube channel.
Leisure
We believe what students learn outside the classroom is just as valuable as their studies by combining an exciting program of activities and experiences with half or full-day excursions.
Some sporting and/or creative afternoon entertainment:
- Swim
- Basketball
- Gym
- Tennis
- Theater
- Photo Hunts
- Games
- Sports tournaments
- Some examples of evening programming:
- Karaoke
- Nightclub
- Casino night
- Cabaret
- Excursions
Full day trips are planned
Our excursions include a luxury coach, entertainment, and assistance staff.
- 1 FULL DAY IN CARDIFF – home to the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Bay is full of restaurants and cinemas, where street artists and amateur singers will entertain the summer evenings. The kids will visit the city including the imposing Roman-origin Castle.
- 1 FULL DAY IN BRISTOL – visit the breathtaking Bristol Cathedral, the center to discover the origins of the city, visit the murals by Bansky, learn about the infamous pirate Blackbeard, and all the most famous inhabitants of the city.
- 1 FULL DAY IN BATH – see the famous Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, and the Royal Crescent! There will also be time for shopping and immersing in the typically British atmosphere of the city center.
- 1 FULL DAY IN OXFORD – enjoy a walking tour of the city to learn about its history, including entry into one of the famous colleges. In the afternoon, the kids can choose to spend time in additional sightseeing, walking through the main shopping streets and discovering the beautiful and lively historical center.
- 1 FULL DAY WALES TOUR – discovering its endless treasures: enchanting beaches, lonely valleys, castles, and cutting-edge cities.
Location
Cincoed is the home of Cardiff University for Education and Social Policy and Sports and Health Sciences.
The Campus boasts excellent facilities for practicing sports such as a swimming pool, gym, basketball courts, indoor or outdoor tennis courts and large green spaces.
Other comforts:
- Wifi
- Laundry
- Computer labs
- Bus stop
- Bikes
- Restaurant and Cafe
- Bar
They are easily accessible:
- Cardiff: 3 km
- London: 64 km
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in single rooms with private bathroom and a small kitchen, spread over several buildings within the campus.
The treatment is full board with packed lunch included for full-day excursions.