Activities and Excursions
Outside of the classroom, students enjoy an enriching programme of recreational activities and excursions. Our co-curricular activities are integral to the course, enabling students to relax after a busy day of studying, experience a taste of traditional British culture, and develop core life skills in a fun, engaging way.
Afternoon Multi-Activities
After a day of learning in the classroom, students choose between various activities to enjoy before dinner. These always include something sporty and something creative. Offering a relaxed and informal break from learning, activities allow students to make the most of the facilities on offer and find additional common interests with other students. Examples activities:
Creative
Drumming
Painting
Clay Modelling
JEWELleRY Making
Poetry
Drama
Music
SPORTS
Swimming
Basketball
Badminton
Rounders
tennis
Football
Yoga
Inspire eVENING programme
The evening programme enables students to connect with each other in a fun and dynamic way. This is an essential part of the course, encouraging a family environment and sense of belonging that stays with a student long after returning home.
To create a friendly but competitive atmosphere, students join a house team for the duration of their stay. These teams form the basis of the evening activities and are designed to encourage international friendships and develop key leadership skills. Evening programme includes:
Team Quest Evening
Crystal Maze
Fashion Show
Casino Night
Capture the Flag
Treasure Hunt
Excursions
The course includes four exciting excursions, allowing students to experience some of the UK's top attractions.
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Full DayStudents take a trip to the UK’s capital city, visiting iconic landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and The London Eye. This is followed by some time for shopping at Westfield, one of Europe’s largest shopping centres.
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Half DayA residence of the British royal family for nearly 1000 years and the largest, oldest inhabited castle in the world, the group will be taken on a guided tour, exploring the castle’s extraordinary history.
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Full DayJust 45 minutes from the College, Thorpe Park is the ideal place for students to take a day off from the academic programme to relax and have fun. The resort is filled with rides, attractions and live events, featuring some of the UK's most popular rollercoasters and rides.
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Half DayStudents explore the historic city of Oxford, home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world, with magnificent architecture and academic history around every corner.