UNIQUE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES
WWW.IMMERSE .EDUCATION
EFL for Future Leaders Outstanding English language immersion courses in prestigious British locations
2020
Contents
4
ABOUT IMMERSE
6
ABOUT THE ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL
8
TEACHING AND LEARNING
14
ACTIVITIES AND PASTORAL CARE
22
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
24
ENROLMENTS
26
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
— MAX CHAN, 2019 ALUMNI
”
www.immerse.education
“
I am very grateful to my teachers for helping me learn English. It was a great experience and I look forward to meeting my teachers and friends again!
2
3
“
In Immerse I could practice my English with native speakers and for me it’s really important and good experience. I want to say thanks to everyone. It was the best two weeks of my life. — LIUBAVA, 2019 ALUMNI
”
4
Immerse Education is an award-winning summer school with experience delivering over 300 summer programmes to date.
We provide our participants with a truly immersive experience, delivering a superior, comprehensive, stimulating curriculum, carefully designed and taught by experienced and qualified tutors, each with a wealth of enthusiasm and knowledge.
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
www.immerse.education
About Immerse
5
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
Combining classroom learning with a series of interactive workshops, participants explore areas such as debating, diplomacy, leading a team and networking as they develop the linguistic tools and structures to express their opinions and ideas.
ď‚Ź www.immerse.education
Our English as a Foreign Language (EFL) summer school is a two-week programme that has been carefully curated to foster an optimal learning environment in which participants not only further their language ability but also develop leadership skills.
6
7
About the Royal Hospital School The Immerse Education EFL for Future Leaders summer school takes place in the beautiful grounds of the Royal Hospital School.
Founded in 1712, the school sits in over 200 acres of idyllic English countryside. It has a proud and celebrated naval heritage and during the British term time is home to 750 boarding students. Participants experience a traditional British boarding school student lifestyle as residents in two boarding houses - St Vincent and Howe. Each house has its own unique character with a variety of social spaces and facilities for participants to enjoy, from table tennis tables to pianos.
Bedrooms and bathroom facilities are shared between a maximum of 4 participants and all rooms can be locked for privacy. Boys are accommodated on the first floor of St Vincent, while girls reside in neighbouring Howe House. Each day participants further their British boarding school experience as they enjoy delicious meals together in the dining hall. Breakfast, lunch and dinner offer a fantastic range of options and all food is freshly prepared by the catering teams on site.
ď‚Ź www.immerse.education
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
The school also boasts excellent sporting facilities with tennis courts, a sports hall for basketball, a heated indoor swimming pool and football pitches available to
8
9
participants onsite.
 www.immerse.education
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
10 11
Teaching and Learning Over the course of the programme, participants engage in over 40 hours of classroom and workshop-based lessons in small groups of no more than 12 participants.
These have been carefully crafted to optimise language learning potential and to complement the range of activities which enhance participants’ leadership skills.
12
Classroom-based learning focuses on reading and writing as participants explore new vocabulary and techniques for expressing themselves in a variety of contexts. Classes are tailored to the language ability of the participants to ensure that each lesson is challenging, engaging and that all participants receive the support they need.
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
ď‚Ź www.immerse.education
Lessons are designed to develop language ability across four key skills; reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
13
are encouraged to communicate verbally and non-verbally to deliver a project brief. Tasks are designed to develop speaking skills within the context of leadership and therefore build upon interpersonal communication as well as language skills.
“
The most enjoyable classes were when we got to experience the basics of unity and also the sports activities were very interesting, you got to know the teachers and the other students even better — ADRIA MOLINA MANSILLA, 2019 ALUMNI
”
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
www.immerse.education 14
Workshop-based learning builds upon the grammar structures and vocabulary encountered in the morning academic session and highlights the practical applications of what they have learned. Through a series of interactive tasks participants
15
Sample module 1
It’s Debatable
Participants develop the variety and complexity of their language in expressing agreement or disagreement with an opinion within the context of a public
The afternoon’s workshop explores the non-verbal communication that facilitates a convincing argument as participants discover the
debate.
traditional structure of a debate.
They are supported to conduct independent academic research which substantiate their arguments as they prepare to engage in a debate, one of Britain’s historic traditions.
Participants put their learning into effect as they deliver arguments for and against a number of important current social issues, such as the role of the individual versus the state to limit the impact of climate change.
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
AFTERNOON:
www.immerse.education
MORNING:
16
17
Sample module 2
18
AFTERNOON:
MORNING: Having considered the proper styling and language to be used in a formal application letter, participants go head to head as they submit their covering letters for role of British Prime Minister.
Supported by research and their preconceptions of the role, participants interview for Britain’s top leadership position, simultaneously solidifying their written and oral communication skills.
The afternoon workshop investigates diplomacy and question structures as participants explore the concept of networking.
Participants are assigned a variety of international ambassadorial roles and must carefully work the room to uncover a potential future trading partner.
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
www.immerse.education
Britain’s Future Leader
19
Our comprehensive summer programme is designed to facilitate social interactions while also providing fun, engaging activities that enable participants to enjoy their summer with new friends.
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
With participants attending from all over the world, English is quickly established as the common language and it is in everyday interactions that young learners develop their confidence and put their classroom learning into effect.
ď‚Ź www.immerse.education
Activities and Pastoral Care
20
21
— KRASIMIR KARGOV, 2019 ALUMNI
”
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
www.immerse.education 22
“
Immerse helped me a lot. I made many new friends and met people from all over the world. Our supervisors and teachers were extremely welcoming, friendly, helpful and tolerant.
23
Activities + Tennis + Kayaking + Ceramic art + Basketball + Tie dye fashion + Scavenger Hunt + Swimming + An excursion to Cambridge + An excursion to London + Movie night
+ Evening debates
ď‚Ź www.immerse.education
+ Talent Evening
24
AND MORE...
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
+ Guest speaker
25
At all times, the welfare of participants is our highest priority. Our summer team are warm, engaging and bring enthusiasm to all aspects of the programme. They receive extensive training and are on hand to assist participants 24/7.
26
As well as our team of staff, Royal Hospital security staff are also on hand. All staff are UK Government Enhanced DBS checked and prioritise the safety and security of all participants and staff above all.
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
ď‚Ź www.immerse.education
Accommodation is allocated in one of the two boarding houses according to gender, which is regulated after the 9pm curfew. Each house is run by a houseparent who oversees the day to day routine of participants and is there to offer guidance and support to any participants who need it.
27
 www.immerse.education
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
28 29
Programme Structure With so much variety on offer, there is no such thing as a ‘typical day’ with Immerse. However, our well-structured schedule ensures optimal balance between classroom
08:00 – 09:00
B rea kfa st in D ining Ha ll
09:00 – 12:00
Cla s s ro o m-b a s e d Le s s o ns
12:30 – 13:30
Lu nch in D ining Ha ll
13:30 – 16:00
I nt era c t ive Wo rks ho p
16:30 – 18:00
Aft e rno o n Ac t ivit y
18:00 – 19:00
D inner in D ining Ha ll
19:30 – 21:00
E ve ning Ac t ivit y
21:00 – 22:30
E ve ning Cu r few a nd B ed t ime s
learning and interactive workshops.
30
Each morning a buffet breakfast is served in the dining hall with typical English and continental options available each day. Three courses are available at lunchtime with soup, at least two choices of mains, a pasta bar, a salad bar, fruit and a dessert all freshly prepared by the on site chefs. In the evening, a further two courses are available, again with two choices of mains, a salad bar and fruit available.
“
These two weeks were amazing. I had so much fun making new friends, learning English, playing sports, talking to the teachers and laughing. This school was incredible and I miss it so much! — EMILI VLADIMIROVA, 2019 ALUMNI
”
We are able to cater for a wide range of dietary requirements and will be happy to assist with any specific requests.
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
www.immerse.education
O N S I T E C AT E R I N G
31
 www.immerse.education
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
32 33
2020 Royal High School schedule WEEK 1 Sunday
WEEK 2 Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sunday
Saturday
8:00
8:00
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
8:30
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
9:30 - 12:00
10:30
9:30 - 12:00
Morning Lessons
11:00
10:30
Morning Lessons
9:00 18:00
12:30
Lunch
13:00 13:30
9:00 18:00 Lunch
Excursion to London
Excursion
to
Cambridge
Lunch
13:00 13:30
14:30
Kayaking
15:00
Option 2:
13:30 - 16:30
Arrivals
13:30 - 16:30
Afternoon Lessons
Afternoon Lessons
15:30
Option 1:
WindsurďŹ ng
Tennis
Option 2:
Tennis
Debate
Option 2:
Swimming
Tennis
17:00
Basketball
Swimming
Welcome Dinner
Option 1:
16:30
Option 1:
Option 2:
Swimming
17:30 18:00
Dinner
Arts and Crafts
Icebreakers
British Summer Games
Downtime
British Cream Tea
Movie Night
Downtime
20:00 20:30
21:00
21:00
21:30
21:30
22:00
22:00
ď‚Ź www.immerse.education
academic activities
Pizza party
Formal Dinner
19:30
Scavenger Hunt
Rounders Graduation Tournament
Dinner
19:00
19:30
Basketball
Dinner
18:30
19:00
34
Afternoon Lessons
Ice cream party
Debate
non-academic activities
Guest Speaker
Talent Show
Final Night Party
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
Welcome Talk
17:30
20:30
Great Debate
13:30 - 16:00
Option 1:
16:00
16:00
20:00
Departures
Morning Lessons
12:30
14:30
18:30
Saturday
12:00
14:00
18:00
Friday
9:30 - 12:00
Downtime
14:00
17:00
Thursday
11:30
12:00
16:30
Wednesday
11:00
11:30
15:30
Tuesday
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
8:30
9:00
15:00
Monday
35
Enrolments ENROL ONLINE NOW:
The total programme fee for participation in the Immerse Education EFL for Future Leaders summer school is £2,495.
www.immerse.education/enrol/
THIS FEE IS INCLUSIVE OF: + More than 40 hours of tuition, workshops and resources + British Independent Boarding School accommodation, including laundry services + English and continental breakfast, 3-course lunch and delicious dinner
www.immerse.education
+ Programme insurance: Comprehensive summer school insurance provided by Endsleigh
36
“
The days go very fast, because they were full of activities and learning. Immerse helped me to understand things that I did not understand in the past. — BORIS KULINSKI, 2019 ALUMNI
”
At the point of enrolment, a £695 deposit is payable by credit or debit card. Once we receive this, together with details of the participants we will email a formal confirmation of the participant’s enrolment to our summer programme.
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
+ A comprehensive programme of activities and excursions, including visits to Cambridge and London
37
Frequently Asked Questions
ARE THE TUTORS QUALIFIED?
DO I NEED TO BRING BEDDING?
All our tutors are carefully selected for their experience, qualifications and enthusiasm for teaching. Each tutor holds a certified TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification and has experience teaching students aged 11 to 15.
All bedding is provided and participants are able to change their bedding halfway through the programme should they wish.
WHO WILL LOOK AFTER ME
I HAVE DIETARY REQUIREMENTS,
DURING THE PROGRAMME? Alongside the tutors, our summer team also includes activity leaders and houseparents. All staff receiving training in advance of the programme and provide pastoral support to all participants throughout the programme. Our summer team members are carefully chosen for their infectious enthusiasm, positive attitude and warm, friendly manner. They help participants settle into their new surroundings quickly and ensure each participant has an exceptional experience with Immerse. DO YOU ACCEPT GROUPS?
The on-site catering teams are able to cater for a wide variety of dietary requirements and we share all information with the team in advance of the programme. If you have particular requirements that you would like to discuss with us, please do not hesitate to get in touch with enquiries@immerse.education CAN I HAVE VISITORS ON SITE? Friends and family are welcome to visit participants during the programme. We request that you provide notice in writing at least 24 hours before your intended visit. Outside of arrivals and departures, visitors should not visit participant accommodation areas in the interests of the privacy of others.
If you would like to learn more about how Immerse can facilitate groups, please contact us at enquiries@immerse.education
Our team are available on site 24/7 with additional school security staff also available. All staff have been UK Government Enhanced DBS checked.
DURING THE PROGRAMME? During the programme you’ll live in one of two boarding houses at the Royal Hospital School. Bedrooms are shared between a maximum of four participants and bathroom facilities are either en-suite or shared between a few participants. DOES THE PROGRAMME INCLUDE WEEKENDS?
www.immerse.education
WILL THIS BE CATERED FOR?
We welcome groups and individuals alike to our programmes. All participants are encouraged to interact with as many different people as possible and develop new perspectives as they meet other students from around the world.
WHERE WILL I LIVE
38
In addition, participants can drop off laundry on a weekly basis which is washed and returned within 48 hours.
Yes. The programme includes an excursion to Cambridge and a variety sports options over the weekend.
IS MY CHILD SAFE?
The school is located in a tranquil and rural location. Nevertheless, sensible precautions, such as leaving valuables in a safe place should be observed, particularly during excursions to large cities such as London. HOW DO I ENROL? To enrol please visit www.immerse.education/enrol/ and complete the participant information there. A £695 deposit is payable at the point of enrolment and you place is secured once you receive a formal confirmation of enrolment from us. MY QUESTION ISN’T LISTED HERE Please get in touch with enquiries@immerse.education and a member of our team will be very happy to help.
Unique Academic Enrichment Programmes
39
www.immerse.education
O U R AWA R D S A N D A C C R E D I TAT I O N S