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Bell School welcomes young learners in the premises of a converted Victorian-style convent turned English school. It is surrounded by a large 20-hectare park, providing a safe and peaceful environment in the English countryside. Students are placed in groups in 9 classrooms, with a maximum of 15 students per group.
With a program consisting of 15 hours of English lessons and 24 hours of sports, cultural, and artistic activities, students make progress in English while enjoying thrilling activities on the school's sports facilities. They will have the opportunity to learn or improve their skills in cricket, the national sport of England, for an authentic British experience.
In the morning, students attend their English lessons, and in the afternoon, they choose two activities from the available options.
From 11 to 17 years old
Residence
All year round
Activities: Archery, English literature, theater, volleyball, fitness, journalism, cooking, music
Young learners on a language stay in St Albans participate in the school's afternoon activity program, which includes cricket, football, archery, orienteering, and other exciting sports activities. They also engage in thrilling artistic and creative activities. During the weekends, the school organizes excursions to explore the historical and tourist sites in the region and neighboring cities such as London, Windsor, museums, landmarks, and natural sites. Additionally, every evening, students gather for social events and large-scale games such as treasure hunts, cooking classes, karaoke, mini-tournaments, or disco nights. All activities are supervised by the dedicated team of staff.
'English Explorer' Program: This program is ideal for those who want to combine English language learning with sports or creative activities and excursions. In addition to English lessons, students choose three options for a total of 9 hours per week, such as archery, football, art, cooking, photography, dance, English literature, or journalism.
Students stay on the school premises. Most participants are accommodated in double rooms (with a few rooms available for 4 or 6 occupants). Students receive full-board accommodation with three meals served each day in the school's restaurant. During weekend excursions, students are provided with packed lunches. Bedding is provided, and weekly laundry service is available.
Located 30 minutes south of London, the small, safe, and picturesque town of St Albans boasts a particularly rich historical heritage, with the medieval St Albans Abbey occupying the town center. With its typical streets lined with various shops and numerous cultural attractions, there are plenty of opportunities for visits and leisure activities!
Participants arrive at various airports in London between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Transfers are included from Heathrow Airport, Stansted Airport, and St. Pancras Station. The waiting time for other students sharing the transfer may be up to one hour. Additional costs apply for transfers from other airports; please consult with us for details.
Dates:
Spring Explorer: 1 to 4 weeks between March 26th and April 22nd
Summer Explorer: 1 to 12 weeks between June 4th and August 13th
Autumn Explorer: 1 to 3 weeks between October 8th and October 22nd
Arrival:
Sundays (between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
Departure:
Saturdays (between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.)