Summer Vacation Course

The Summer Vacation Course lasts for two, four, six or eight weeks in July and August. It is an intensive programme that as well as teaching concepts in a variety of subjects also improves both general and academic English.

All courses are professionally staffed and organised by the International College, Sherborne School. They are for students who really want to learn in a caring, family atmosphere. Parents can relax knowing that their children are safe and happy and are receiving the best attention. We understand that the decision to send your child to study away from home is a really important one and have tried to answer some of your questions here.

A summary of important points in relation to the Summer Vacation Course can be found below:

Serious Study

Qualified teachers

30 lessons of 45 minutes = 22½ hours of tuition per week for senior students

26 lessons of 45 minutes = 19½ hours of tuition per week for junior students

Small classes - maximum eight

Lessons in different subjects as well as English

One hour's supervised English homework four evenings per week

Organised Sport and Leisure Activities

Badminton, basketball, fitness suite, football, golf, horse riding, rock climbing, rounders, sailing sea kayaking, squash, swimming (in the 25m indoor pool), table tennis, tennis, trampolining and volleyball

Recreation centres with television and DVD player

One full day excursion per week plus one half-day excursion most weeks

Accommodation

Pleasant buildings

Mostly single or double study bedrooms. Some rooms with three or four beds

Boys and girls in separate areas

Three meals a day and snacks provided in the boarding houses.

Care and Supervision

High staff to student ration of at least 1:5

Residential tutors

Matron

School doctor