Queen Ethelburga’s International Summer School

English Language Learning

• Students will have a minimum of 10 hours of English language learning per week.
• Some lessons will be in a traditional classroom setting, but most English teaching will be embedded within other lessons and activities.
• Cross-curricular teaching means English language learning is at the heart of all of what we do here at the International Summer School.
• Students have the potential to make huge progress in their spoken and written English, focusing on fluency and usability.
• The curriculum will loosely follow the internationally recognised IELTS examination syllabus and is taught by experienced English tutors.
• Students will be put into ability groups (based on a short test on arrival) to build foundational skills to be practised in activities and different scenarios.

International Seniors Programme (Ages 13-17)

• Students aged 13-17 will tailor each week of their academic summer school programme with one of four exciting pathways.
• Students can discover new subjects or develop existing skills while learning from our expert team of professional coaches and teachers.
• Students can change pathways on a weekly basis, and language learning will be embedded and enriched by participation in these classes.

Pathway Options
• Explore:

• Week 1: Forensic Science
• Week 2: Horrifying History
• Week 3: Rockets and Physics
• Week 4: Environment and Climate

• Innovate:
• Week 1: Inside Professional Sport
• Week 2: The Apprentice
• Week 3: Esport and Game Design
• Week 4: The Influencer

• Create:
• Week 1: Screen Acting
• Week 2: Fashion Week
• Week 3: Photography and Filmmaking
• Week 4: Musical In A Week

• Move:
• Week 1: Football and Nutrition
• Week 2: Track and Field
• Week 3: Gym and Swim
• Week 4: Interhouse Cup

Junior Students’ Afternoon Activities

• After a jam-packed English lesson, Junior students can look forward to an energetic afternoon with our Camp QE staff.
• Students will take part in activities such as water sports, footgolf, scavenger hunts, building challenges, and much more.
• We love team challenges and themed days at QE, and so do our students! Success is celebrated with end-of-week events, such as discos and pool parties.
• For students who prefer something more relaxing, there are activities such as arts and crafts or film nights.
• Our state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality, independent-school coaching staff ensure that your child has a safe, enjoyable learning experience they will always remember.