Short Courses at Cobham Hall

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As a School with just under 30 nationalities represented, Cobham Hall welcome students from around the world to join our community.

For those only wanting to stay for one or two terms, or for a full academic year, we offer a range of highly flexible courses. These programmes can be tailored to meet the needs of each student.

As full Boarders, students will be integrated into school life and where possible, they may join mainstream lessons. Each student will be assigned to a Tutor Group, and will have a ‘Buddy’ to help them settle in. They will be able to participate in the co-curricular activities and clubs available to all our students. They will be offered an induction programme when they arrive, and will receive pastoral support at every level. This will help them with the cultural and social aspects of successfully integrating into the School.

“My daughter’s English improved rapidly. She integrated into class in light speed. Teachers showed interest in her and how she did. And my daughter in turn became more and more committed to school, did diligently what she was supposed to do and – most of all – started to enjoy learning.”

- Parent of a Short Stay Student

We’re ideally located; a rural setting but with excellent road, rail and air links. Cobham Hall is situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, less than an hour’s drive from Gatwick, Stansted and London City Airports, with Heathrow accessible in just over an hour. Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, with fast links to London and the Continent, is just minutes away. The A2, M2, M20 and M25 motorways are all close by providing easy access to London and the coastal ports of Europe.

Local daily transport is also available, with routes regularly reviewed.

To find out more about the School, our Admissions Process, or to arrange a visit, please get in touch!

Cobham, Kent DA12 3BL, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1474 823371 | Fax: +44 (0)1474 825906 enquiries@cobhamhall.com www.cobhamhall.com

All information correct at time of print. July 2021.

Short Courses

Short Stay Students Joining Years 7 to 10 and Year 12 (Age 11-15 and 17)

Short Stay Students Joining Year 11

Intensive English Summer Programme

Ideal for those aged 11 to 15 or aged 17, short stay students join their relevant Year Group to experience an English Boarding School education.

The Pre-A Level Programme can be a stand-alone course for one or two terms, or as a full year, offering a foundation for entry into our Sixth Form. However, this would be dependent upon subject experience, level of English, and standard achieved.

In June, we offer an exciting and unique immersive learning experience, which gives students the chance to experience life at a British Boarding school, while improving their English and meeting new people.

For international students whose first language is not English, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) lessons will form the basis of their timetable. Dependent on their ability, this may be up to ten hours per week. Their progamme of study will be completed with mainstream lessons in other subjects with their Year Group.

Students may be offered the opportunity to take Cambridge English Examinations (PET).

“Settling in was the easiest part of my stay. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, and within a week I felt completely at home. Throughout my stay, I never felt like I didn’t belong. I was always treated like a regular student, not someone who was visiting.”

- Kimaya, Short Stay Student from Singapore

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(Age 16)

As part of the Admissions process, all short stay students joining at the age of 16 will have an individual consultation with the Director of Studies. This will be to discuss and agree an appropriate curriculum. For those wishing to stay for the full year, the consultation will also include discussion of the experience we are able to offer as the year progresses.

(Age 11-16)

Programmes of study are tailored to the needs of each individual student. This means that student receives a balanced, integrated timetable that will combine intensive EFL lessons with other subjects.

For more information on this Programme, including cost, sample timetable and a short video, please visit www.cobhamhall.com/summercourse

“I had a wonderful time at Cobham Hall; everyone here is so kind. My year group, Year 11, were so nice and always included me in everything.

Cobham became a second family to me.

Everyone helps everybody else and to experience life in Boarding was one of my best decisions. It is so much fun and our Housemistresses are kind and funny. You can talk to them whenever you want, they will always help you; you are not alone. I really had the best time of my life and I will never regret it. It was absolutely worth it to come to Cobham Hall.”

“Cobham Hall really provides a variety of subjects. I’ve noticed that we have lots of options, for example, in Art you can get into photography or sculpture. There are so many things you can do.”

- Emily, Short Stay Student, Year 11

- Intensive English Summer Programme Student

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