Junior School Overview
Welcome to SKOLA, London's English language school for children. Their students develop their English to speak more confidently, do better in exams or prepare for school in England.
Skola summer schools operate during the months of June, July and August. The main focus of these programmes is for students to improve their English through fun activities. As well as General English, learners have opportunities to develop English through other disciplines and excursion to museums, galleries and famous historical sites.
All courses combine English classes with sightseeing, cultural visits, physical exercise and social activities appropriate to the age group. Lessons and activities both provide opportunities for learning and English practice in a happy and secure international environment. High ratios of staff supervision on all outside activities means that children are safe and secure throughout the school day.
What is the main focus?
Morning classes are dedicated to English skills: speaking, writing, listening and reading as well as pronunciation and grammar. Full day course adds the English of academic subjects and two Discover London excursions. They use technology in class to speed up learning and keep students engaged.
English Summer Programme for 6 to 9-year-olds
The programme runs from SKOLA Primrose Hill between June and Augst. For the rest of the summer, and the rest of the year, this age group study in SKOLA Camden. Each week has a theme for the lessons, the Discover London visits and Friday party. For example: THE NATURAL WORLD, with visits to the London Aquarium or the Natural History Museum. Morning English classes develop grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking. After sports and play in the park, students develop their English through tasks leading to a final presentation on Friday.
English Summer Programme for 10 to 16 year-olds
Each week has a theme for the lessons, the Discover London visits and the activities. For example: THE NATURAL WORLD, with visits to the London Aquarium or the Natural History Museum Lessons build language work around the theme including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking. Together students produce work related to all the learning and the visits, such as a poster, a talk, a play or even a video. They present their work to the school at the Friday Party.
Accommodation
For children aged 10 years or more travelling alone school arranges homestay accommodation. Unaccompanied children younger than 14 years must use the car service at additional cost not included in the price.
SKOLA also have availability of homestay accommodation for parents with children on Family courses.
Parents, children and hosts are provided with 24 hour contact telephone numbers for the accommodation agencies and the schools. SKOLA has a dedicated staff member to assist you or your child with any problems or questions regarding accommodation. Children are asked regularly during their stay about their accommodation, the food and their happiness with the arrangements. All their feedback is read and followed up if necessary and feedback on hosts is recorded and monitored.
How to Apply?
UK summer junior school placement service is provided by our sister company UK Study, you can apply by contacting us today.
For more information:
Email: summer@ukstudy.com
Call: +44(0)1273 72 55 77
Visit: www.ukstudy.com
