Bell Language and Activity Programmes for Young Learners

Cambridge, England

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School Introduction

Bell offers a variety of English language and activity courses for students aged 8-17 years, which take place at five prestigious schools in the UK:

Bell Bedgebury International School is situated in 220 acres of beautiful parkland and offers students a fantastic range of sports and activities.

Bloxham School is set within beautiful English gardens and walled grounds, providing a safe and intimate campus. It offers superb boarding houses, classrooms and technology and arts buildings. Bloxham School has exceptional sports facilities including an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped sports hall, a climbing wall and two synthetic turf pitches.

Cobham Hall is a historic Tudor mansion which dates back to 1584. The school is set in 150 acres of parkland and boasts beautiful landscaped gardens. There is a dedicated teaching block with two deluxe IT suites. A wide range of sports and activities is available in the purpose-built sports hall. In addition, there is a dance studio, drama studio and well-equipped art rooms.

The Leys School is situated in the world-famous university city of Cambridge. It has extensive grounds with a modern teaching block that boasts top of the range IT facilities, with all classrooms having interactive whiteboards or digital projectors. The contemporary sports hall, together with excellent outdoor facilities, caters for a full range of sporting activities.

Wellington College was founded in 1853 in memory of the Duke of Wellington. It is one of England's largest and most exclusive private schools. The impressive buildings, built in the French chateau style, are surrounded by over 400 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with woodlands and lakes. The school boasts extensive playing fields and outstanding sports facilities. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards

ESL Program Introduction

Bell Young Learners can choose from the following English language courses designed to improve students English language skills whilst providing a range of creative, sport and leisure activities and study tours.

Our seasonal Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Explorer courses are perfect for students who want to explore a range of outdoor activities whilst improving their English and immersing themselves in British culture. The Winter Explorer course is a twin-centre course including two weeks at Bowles Outdoor Education Centre.

Our Active English courses are perfect for students who want to try a wide range of activities, including creative arts, drama and a wide range of sports.

Our Focus English courses are perfect for students who want to focus on one activity and develop their skills in English through immersion in an activity. We offer options including horse-riding, golf, creative arts, team sports and more.

Our Academic English courses are perfect for students who want extra language tuition and a more formal learning programme, whilst still enjoying study tours and out-of-classroom activities.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 2000
• Average Class Size: 14
• Hours per Week: 54
• Minimum Age: 8
• Housing Options: Dormitory 
• School Setting:  Urban  Suburban  Small Town/Rural
• Accreditation: Bell's Young Learner programmes are accredited by English UK and the British Council. Bell is also a founder member of EAQUALS (the European Association of Quality English Language Service Providers).

Schedule & Fees

Winter Explorer runs for 4 weeks in January.
Spring Explorer runs for 2 weeks over the Easter holiday period.
Autumn Explorer runs for 2 weeks in October.
Summer Explorer runs from mid June to mid August.

All other courses run from early July to late August during the UK summer holiday period.

Our courses are all-inclusive package fees, including tuition, accommodation, arrival and departure transfers, excursions and all additional costs.

Special group courses can also be arranged throughout the year for school and other Young Learner groups.

Special Courses & Features

• English + Golf
• English + Tennis
• English + Horse Riding (Equestrian)
• English + Rugby
• Courses for Juniors / Teenagers (12 - 16 yrs old)
• Courses for Children (under 12 years old)

Contact Info

Bell Language and Activity Programmes for Young Learners
Hillscross
Red Cross Lane
Cambridge
CB2 0QU

Tel + 44 (0) 1223 212333
Fax + 44 (0) 1223 275591
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