What are the benefits of language courses in the school holidays?
Holiday courses for school students with accommodation in a host family
Language holidays in England are extremely good for developing your child’s English skills. English courses with host family accommodation are often offered by small, family-run language schools. The host families are selected with great sensitivity by the schools’ coordinators. Strict requirements apply – in Great Britain, for example, through the regulations of the “British Council”. You therefore get all services from a single source, from picking up the children and young people to the careful choice of host family.
The great advantage of language holidays in England or Ireland with host family accommodation lies in the additional contact with native speakers and the insight into the everyday life of a British or Irish family. The host families must have experience with children and sometimes have children of their own of the same age. Some host families also take in several children – but there should never be two native German speakers in the same family. In the person of the so-called “Accommodation Officer”, who is in charge of selecting the host family, the language students always have someone to turn to at the school, who can also arrange an immediate change of host family in the event of problems.
The children are divided into different learning groups according to age and language skills. For this purpose, on the first day of school the language schools give all new students a placement test that evaluates their current language level. All language teachers have professional training and a corresponding academic background. The activity programme is also tailored to the different age groups. The children are looked after all round, because the rules on supervision and safety in England are much stricter than in Germany.
Courses for young people with various activities and activity programmes
Besides lessons, all programmes also offer various activities such as sport or excursions. The possibilities are many, from various sports to music and dance to arts and culture programmes. Some language courses can also be specifically combined with a particular sport, such as football, golf, surfing, dancing, tennis or horse riding. Whatever your son or daughter is passionate about, we are sure to find the right language holiday in England for you – just ask us.
Children’s courses for the first steps in the English language
There are already offers for language holidays in England for children from the age of 3. These courses take a more playful approach to learning the language – above all, the children should feel comfortable and take their first steps in the new language in a relaxed atmosphere. The main focus is on speaking and listening skills. As children of this age are often less independent, parents must travel with them up to the age of 7 and accompany the children outside school. These language courses are also offered as “Parent and Child” courses in combination with an adult course for one or both parents.
Language courses for the whole family
If you would rather not send your child away alone, you of course have the option of taking a language holiday in England with a language course yourself. Some schools have separate areas for young and adult learners for this purpose. A combination with Business English is also possible. Accommodation is in shared or separate host families, or possibly in a holiday flat or a cottage. For the latter, it is advisable to book early.
Would you like to book a language holiday in England or Ireland for your child or even your whole family? Then get free advice from us! We will find the offer that best suits your individual wishes and ideas.
Language holidays in England with host family accommodation for young people
The key facts in brief – host family
- The language school takes care of the host families itself, selects them personally and makes sure that everything works. The host families must have experience with children and are subject to strict rules.
- All children are divided into different learning groups according to age and language skills. For this purpose, on the first day of school the schools give all new language students a placement test that evaluates their current language level.
- Besides lessons, all programmes for language holidays in England or Ireland also offer various activities such as sport or excursions. The possibilities are pretty much unlimited, from surfing, horse riding or football programmes to courses with daily excursions – let us advise you!
- Children’s courses, in which the content is taught in a more playful way, are available for children from the age of 3.
- Both children’s courses and courses for young people are also offered in combination with an adult course, with the courses timed to fit together.
Language holidays in England with boarding school accommodation for young people
The key facts in brief – boarding schools
- Boarding school courses usually take place in the first-class premises of British boarding schools.
- As accommodation, lessons and leisure time all take place on the same grounds, a boarding school course is a very safe choice. There is often not even any car traffic on campus.
- Individual and intensive supervision guarantees successful learning and helps the children settle in well. The many children of the same age do the rest.
- A stay at an English boarding school can also give a good insight into British boarding school life and provide first experience for a later stay at a boarding school.
- All boarding schools stand out for the wide range of sports and leisure facilities on their campuses, where they also offer focus courses such as English and horse riding, tennis, football or art and drama.
- The courses are offered at various language levels; a language test at the start of the course determines the placement. The course usually lasts at least two weeks during the summer holidays. A small selection is also available at Easter or even all year round.
Sample prices
Sample prices: language holidays for school students
Please note that the following examples are only a small selection from the wide range of courses we can arrange for you. It is best to call us and we will advise you personally on your language holiday in England.
