Stonyhurst Language School was founded in 2012. The school is owned by Stonyhurst College which is the oldest Jesuit school in the world, founded in 1593.
Stonyhurst College, famous for its connections to authors Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ('Sherlock Holmes') and J R R Tolkien ('Lord of the Rings') is set in 1,000 acres of Britain's most beautiful countryside. The campus facilities include a 25m swimming pool, indoor tennis dome, outdoor tennis courts, rugby, football and cricket pitches.
Situated in the North West of England, Stonyhurst College is in the Ribble Valley, which is one of the Queen's favourite places in England. The College is just one hour's drive from Manchester and Liverpool airports. The famous Lake District is also just one hour's drive away and the seaside resort of Blackpool is close by.
The Language School's English course is designed to challenge students, aged between 10-16 years old, to advance their understanding of English, improve their language skills and increase their confidence in using newly-acquired linguistic skills in interesting and enjoyable ways.
With five teaching levels, from elementary to advanced, we assess every student at the start of each course, assign them to a small class of students with a similar proficiency in English, continuously monitor their progress and tailor our teaching accordingly.
Students learn new grammar and vocabulary and have the opportunity to practice these in reading exercises, written work, and through listening and speaking practice. Our range of teaching methods includes group work, role play, games, surveys, presentations, quizzes, interviews, talks and workshops, as well as educational excursions.
Stonyhurst directly employs all the summer school staff. We are fully committed to the enjoyment, education and well-being of every student in our care. All our teachers are qualified to teach English as a second language and they work hand in hand with our skilled and capable activities staff to give the children a fun and meaningful learning holiday.
Preston Academy of English was established in 2012 growing every year in providing quality courses and a great British cultural immersion programme. Our students are mainly aiming for admission to UK universities and work-related needs. Our success is built by the students themselves who enrol with us by way of recommendations and word of mouth.
Preston Academy of English (PAE) is in the city centre with great restaurants, parks and shopping nearby, it is easy to find places to relax and sample the local British culture.
PAE has 5 classrooms with a student self-learning centre as well as Student Lounge with Xbox, football game, Hot and cold drinks machines and FREE fast Wi-Fi.
Our PAE Online blended learning suite takes the best of PAE’s immersive learning experience – and makes it available at home. PAE Online provides virtual classroom support and activities , learn online and in the classroom with an easy to use online platform. With this facility, you will have access to PAE’s unique package of offline materials, online resources and direct contact with your teachers.
PAE supports students in learning and using English using the Task Based Learning method. Students are taught using real life and topical situations to increase language use. Technology is used by way of the Student Self-learning Centre to enhance their learning experience This supports an increase in confidence and completion of objectives.
PAE has daily social activities which enhance student immersion in the British culture. Visits to Preston's Green Flag awarded parks, guided tour of historical Preston sites are some of the activities. Saturday excursions (in summer months) include visits to Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, the Lake District, York and North Wales. These activities are done with teachers to ensure practical learning takes place.
The university city of Preston with nearly 40,000 students from all over the world, makes it great destination for English language learners and experience a taste of British culture.
Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Manchester with Home Language International!
Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in UK. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI.
You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Manchester. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English.
All of our teachers in UK have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Manchester, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful.
Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.
