Sedbergh International Summer School (10 -13 and 14 -16 year olds)

Intensive English language tuition from professional

and dedicated staff, combined with cultural visits and

outdoor activities in a traditional and elite British

boarding school

What some of our recent students thought:

“Here is very beautiful. I enjoyed the time here and I’m very sad to go away. I’m going to miss you so much.”(Sophia from Italy)

“Sedbergh School is the best school in the world, I think.”(Edoardo from Italy)

“Great staff! Great Activities! Great time!”(Johanna from Germany)

What our Agents thought:

“It was really a pleasure for us and in future we will surely recommend Sedbergh to our clients.”Ekaterina, Agent from Moscow

“Your course is a unique opportunity to enjoy a real British Boarding School experience in a beautiful location.”Paloma, Agent from Madrid

Sedbergh School is a member of the Education UK Partnership

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Welcome fromthe Headmaster, Sedbergh School

I would like to extend a warm Sedberghian welcome to international students from all over the world seeking a rewarding summer school experience.

Established in 1525, Sedbergh School is a traditional British boarding school that has maintained the best of British boarding school traditions whilst constantly introducing innovative ideas and new ways of teaching. Our unique International Summer School is an excellent example of this. Owned and operated by Sedbergh School’s own staff, it provides a complete British boarding school experience where students learn English from the finest teachers and, outside the classroom, enjoy an impressive range of sports, excursions and exciting activities.

Sedbergh School is one of only eight full boarding schools in the UK. Our past pupils include former England rugby captain Will Carling, Oscar-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire), the former Lord Chief Justice, Lord Bingham of Cornhill KG, poet William Wordsworth’s sons, geologist Adam Sedgwick, as well as several polar explorers, well-known actors and many successful businessmen and women. One of our past Romanian pupils received a Harvard scholarship and is now working in US Congress.

Sedbergh School is renowned internationally for its academic excellence and the vast majority of our pupils go on to top British Universities. We are also famous for our sporting expertise and the adventurous Sedbergh spirit. Some 34 sports are conducted here and, indeed, the School regularly produces U16 and U18 internationals in hockey, cricket, sailing, rugby and athletics, and boasts an impressive 35 full internationals amongst its Alumni. We also have a strong reputation for music. Pupils receive outstanding tuition in more than 40 instruments, and participate in the School’s 5 choirs, 6 orchestras and bands (including our internationally recognised Brass Band) and numerous ensembles.

The School’s spectacular surroundings make it inspirational for artists and thrilling for the adventurous. Within minutes of the School grounds, pupils have immediate access to numerous outdoor pursuits including hill walking, climbing, abseiling, caving, ghyll scrambling, mountain biking, canoeing, sailing, camping, golf and horse riding.

All of the School’s outstanding facilities are available for use by the International Summer School providing wonderful opportunities for all participants. We very much look forward to welcoming you to Sedbergh next summer!

Andrew Fleck BSc, MA (Nottingham) Headmaster

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Sedbergh International Summer School:

A Quick Overview

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This exclusive course is designed for boys and girls from 10 -16 years and provides a wonderful opportunity to experience life in a traditional British boarding school. Students live in Boarding Houses with staff and each day is structured to give a true taste of boarding school life. Staff are on hand 24/7 to ensure that students are happy, in a suitable class and reaching their full potential throughout their stay. The welfare of each student is of paramount importance and each Boarding House has a Student Welfare Supervisor resident for the duration of the course who acts in loco parentis and is responsible for the wellbeing of each individual.

The course is small and friendly and the vibrant market town of Sedbergh is a very safe and secure location for an exciting summer. Summer School runs for four weeks and students may elect to do a one, two, three or four week course although, to gain maximum benefit, a minimum stay of two weeks is recommended. With 24 hours of English lessons each week and student numbers restricted to 20% of any one language, opportunities are maximized to improve English language skills very quickly. Class sizes are small (a maximum of 15) and a variety of teaching styles is used, including language workshops in practical subjects such as photography and cooking to ensure that students are engaged and learning effectively.

Younger students gain practical experience using their English skills in the town of Sedbergh and its surrounding villages through age appropriate research activities, while older students can enhance their communication skills through a range of fun activities designed to improve self-confidence and leadership skills.

Students also experience history first-hand during excursions to some of Europe’s oldest cultural centres and enjoy thrilling outdoor activities in beautiful British countryside. Through practical projects, educational trips and an exciting range of extra-curricular activities, students gain valuable skills, make lifelong friends and take away unforgettable memories.

Come to Sedbergh for a Great British Experience!

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1 Manchester United Football Club, players’ dressing room

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Our programme provides 24 hours of English tuition each week during which students study grammar, writing, speaking, listening, reading and comprehension. Our teachers are well-qualified and use a wide variety of different teaching methods to provide the best tuition and stimulate understanding. Students undertake a placement test on arrival and are allocated to classes based on ability and age, and each student receives a full academic report at the end of the course. As is typical in boarding schools, teachers monitor students’ progress and can offer individual assistance.

English in the Community (10 to 13 year olds)Sedbergh’s International Summer School provides a unique opportunity for younger students to experience life in rural England. They undertake fun, practical projects in the small, friendly market town of Sedbergh and surrounding villages, where they can practise their new English skills while interviewing business owners, visitors, and local residents. These projects help students to grow in confidence and develop valuable leadership and teamwork skills.

Active Communication (14 to 16 year olds) Older students participate in discussions and fun activities designed to promote effective communication skills and self-confidence. Students are challenged to think quickly, construct and defend a point of view and their ability to express themselves clearly is also enhanced.

English Lessons

1 Friendly, informal, small classes

2 Practise your English in local shops and markets

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4 Use your English skills in local shops

5 Meet new friends from different countries

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Sedbergh Golf Course (5 minutes from Sedbergh)

Sailing (10 minutes)

Canoeing (10 minutes)

Watersports (10 minutes)

Horse riding (15 minutes)

Sports and Recreation

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In the afternoons students choose from a variety of activities and sports. A full and varied range of different options is available and during the course will typically include:

Aerobics Badminton Basketball Chess

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Each week includes cultural and activity trips. Past excursions have included iconic British cities such as Chester, Edinburgh, York and Manchester. These experiences are often incorporated by teachers into English lessons. Our activity days take advantage of the School’s excellent location and include water sports such as kayaking and sailing, as well as mountain biking which takes students to wonderful views that make the steep hill ascents well worth the effort! Go-karting and paintballing are other extremely popular activities which bring out a fun, competitive streak in everyone.

1 York Minster

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3 Sedbergh School swimming pool

4 Outdoor adventures in the Yorkshire Dales

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A full programme of exciting social events, games and entertainment is organised each evening, as well as regular age-specific activities. Students have the opportunity to make new friends, relax and have lots of fun at events such as talent nights, drama, quizzes, karaoke, as well as numerous sports including badminton, squash, fives, lacrosse, volleyball and netball. The end of each week is celebrated with a variety show or a fun disco, at which students and staff can let down their hair and compare their dancing techniques!

One afternoon a week, all students participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities designed to develop leadership and enhance team-building skills.

Sedbergh International Summer School is well regarded for its superior level of pastoral care. Students live in Sedbergh School’s comfortable single-sex Boarding Houses together with their Houseparent and experienced staff who are on hand to support students and help them settle in. Boarding is in mixed nationality rooms of 1- 4 beds. Each house has a Student Welfare Supervisor living in the house throughout the course. Houses are well-equipped with social areas providing table tennis, wifi internet access and Sky TV. Students are encouraged to maintain regular contact with their families at home.

The School is proud of its excellent catering staff and dining facilities. A full and varied menu of ‘international style’ food is provided. For lunch and dinner, there is a choice of two hot dishes and a vegetarian option. Students also enjoy barbecues, English roast dinners, pizzas and pasta, and international theme nights. A salad bar is available at lunch and dinner, and fresh fruit is available at every meal. At ‘Chocolate Time’ just before bed-time, students come together in their Boarding Houses over hot chocolate and biscuits for a chat about the day’s events. In addition to being an important social point of the day, this also allows staff to check that each student is well and happy.

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A Typical Week (24 hours of English tuition):

Monday08:15 Breakfast09:00-11:00 English Lessons11:10 Break11:30-12:30 English Lessons12:30 Lunch 13:30-14:30 Language Activities (eg

Cookery, Art & Design, Composition, Film-making, ICT, Journalism, Photography)

14:30-17:30 Sport and Recreational Activities

17:30-18:30 Free time 18:30 Dinner19:30 Evening entertainment 21:30 Chocolate Time 10-13 year olds22:00 Bed time 10-13 year olds 22:00 Chocolate Time 14-16 year olds22:30 Bedtime 14-16 year olds

Tuesday08:15 Breakfast09:00-11:00 English Lessons11:10 Break11:30-12:30 English Lessons12:30 Lunch 13:30-14:30 Language Activities 14:30-16:30 Community Engagement/

Active Communication 16:30-18:30 Swimming/games and

free time 18:30 Dinner19:30 Evening entertainment21:30 Chocolate Time 10-13 year olds22:00 Bed time 10 -13 year olds 22:00 Chocolate Time 14-16 year olds22:30 Bedtime 14-16 year olds

Wednesday 08:15 Breakfast09:00-11:00 English Lessons11:10 Break11:30-12:30 Project lesson relating to

Thursday’s excursion12:30 Lunch 13:30-14:30 Language Activities14:30- 17:30 Sport and Recreational

Activities 17:30-18:30 Free time 18:30 Dinner19:30 Evening entertainment21:30 Chocolate Time 10-13 year olds22:00 Bed time 10-13 year olds 22:00 Chocolate Time 14-16 year olds22:30 Bedtime 14-16 year olds

Thursday 08:15 Breakfast Full day Cultural excursionPacked lunchDinner upon return to Sedbergh21:30 Chocolate Time 10-13 year olds22:00 Bed time 10-13 year olds 22:00 Chocolate Time 14-16 year olds22:30 Bedtime 14-16 year olds

Friday 08:15 Breakfast09:00-11:00 English Lessons11:10 Break11:30-12:30 English Lessons12:30 Formal Lunch 13:30-14:30 Language Activities14:30-16:30 Leadership Activities 16:30-18:30 Swimming/sports, and

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18:30 Dinner19:30 Disco or variety show21:30 Chocolate Time 10-13 year olds22:00 Bed time 10-13 year olds 22:00 Chocolate Time 14-16 year olds22:30 Bedtime 14-16 year olds

Saturday08:15 Breakfast09:00-11:00 English Lessons11:10 Break11:30-12:30 English Lessons12:30 Lunch 13:30-14:30 Language Activities14:30-16:30 Community Engagement/

Active Communication16:30-18:30 Swimming/sports and

free time 18:30 Dinner19:30 Evening entertainment21:30 Chocolate Time 10-13 year olds22:00 Bed time 10-13 year olds 22:00 Chocolate Time 14-16 year olds22:30 Bedtime 14-16 year olds

Sunday 9:30 Lazy BreakfastFull Day Activity excursionPacked lunchDinner upon return to Sedbergh21:30 Chocolate Time 10-13 year olds22:00 Bed time 10-13 year olds 22:00 Chocolate Time 14-16 year olds22:30 Bedtime 14-16 year olds

1 Edinburgh excursion

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1 Dangerous Course for Kids

2 Dance at Sedbergh

3 Hockey Academy

4 Cricket at Sedbergh

5 Brian Ashton Rugby Academy

Extend your stayand experience a Sedbergh Academy

Sedbergh School has developed a range of elite residential sport and activity courses which operate during the School’s summer holidays. Students receive intensive training in one sport or specialist activity from internationally recognised coaches and professionals.

For full details and costs, see www.sedberghschool.org

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Travelling to Sedbergh is easyThe small, safe yet vibrant market town of Sedbergh is situated between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, two of the most visited National Parks in Europe. Sedbergh benefits from excellent road and rail links, and Manchester and Liverpool international airports are within easy distance.

By AirSedbergh is within 90 minutes of the international airports of both Manchester and Liverpool. Transfers from these airports are included in the fees, for flights between 10am and 5pm on the designated arrival and departure dates. Ideally flights should be booked arriving at Manchester or Liverpool airport. If a direct flight cannot be booked many airlines offer connecting flights to Manchester (eg KLM via Amsterdam or Lufthansa via Frankfurt). However, if required, there are also frequent connecting flights between Heathrow and Manchester airports.

By RailSedbergh is less than 30 minutes from the large town of Kendal, and just 40 minutes from the city of Lancaster. Oxenholme Lake District station can be reached by direct trains from London within 2 hours 40 minutes.

To find out more, or to make a booking or enquiry: Email: enquiries@sedberghsummerschool.org

Website: www.sedberghschool.org

We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment as places are limited. We restrict numbers of bookings from speakers of any one language to ensure a good mix of different nationalities and to maximise immersion in the English language.

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1 The end of a successful course

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Sedbergh International Summer SchoolSedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5HG. UK.

Website: www.sedberghschool.orgEmail: enquiries@sedberghsummerschool.orgTelephone: + 44 15396 22613Fax: + 44 15396 22228

Charity Number: 1080672Company Number: 3946280

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