English Explorer the Leys School
Course summary
Minimum age
12-17
Start dates
6 July, 20 July, 03 August
2016
Minimum level
A1 - Beginner
Course length
2 - 6 weeks
Entry
requirements
Required language
level
Course fees
From £2500
Weekly tuition
See course
description
Location
The Leys
Staff / student
ratio
1:6
Accommodation
Residential
Also available at
Bloxham, Wellington College and St Albans
Who this course is for
Young learners who want to combine English language study, activities and cultural visits.
Course overview
On Bell's English Explorer at The Leys School in Cambridge, your child will develop English skills,
essential life and practical skills through a range of electives, project-based lessons, study tours and
activities.
Download a sample timetable.
https://www.bellenglish.com/assets/Documents/2016_LeysEnglishExplorer_SampleTimetable.pdf?14
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Course outcomes
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Students will be more confident and more independent as a learner and user of English
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Students will improve their English language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
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Students will have more vocabulary, better pronunciation and an increased understand of
grammar appropriate to their level
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Students will improve skills in their chosen elective/s
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Students will have developed essential life skills such as teamwork, independent study,
communication and the ability to take responsibility for their own learning
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Students will make international friends
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Students will have a portfolio of work demonstrating progress, achievements and new
experiences
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Students will have prepared for an end-of-course exam
Next steps
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English Explorer at a different centre or different time of the year with new electives
International Study Preparation
Young Business Leaders
Young Cambridge Scholars.
Course description
Students develop a range of English language, life and practical skills on English Explorer.
Based on a 2-week course:
Project-based lessons
30 hours per course
Lessons focus on a project to suit the level and age range of the class. Sample project topics include
Victorian London, The Environment and Travel and Tourism. Students work independently, in pairs
and small groups through discussions, role plays and interviews.
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Students learn practical everyday language such as asking polite questions, clarifying meaning,
vocabulary and comprehension of instructions, improved fluency and pronunciation
Students learn life skills such as independence and teamwork
Students learn about British life and culture
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their improved language skills by preparing for,
and taking, a speaking qualification from Trinity College London.
Electives
3 electives (6 hours each, 18 hours in total)
Elective sessions are taught by experienced activity leaders and develop students’ skills and ability in
their chosen activities in English.
Our classic electives give your child the opportunity to try a variety of activities each week. Your child
will choose three of the below electives per course, which they study for 6 hours each (18 hours per
2-week course). Students will be asked to select their electives at registration.
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Art in Cambridge
Students will:
Basketball
Students will:
Develop sketching, drawing 
and painting skills within the
beautiful setting of Cambridge
focusing on architecture,
people and landscapes
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Develop knowledge of art
history
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Develop personal creativity
Learn specialist Art and
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Design vocabulary.
Develop key basketball skills
such as shooting, passing and
dribbling through drills, games
and practice matches
Learn effective offense and
defence plays
Develop team work and
communication skills
Learn specialist basketball
vocabulary.
Cookery
Students will:
Exam Skills
Students will:
Develop cooking skills by
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learning how to make a range
of UK and international food
such as British pastries, pizza
and scones.
Develop and improve study
skills to achieve success in
oral, listening, reading and
writing exams for the
Cambridge Exam Suite or
IELTS
British Sport
Students will:
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Learn how to play a
selection of British sports
such as cricket, tag rugby,
badminton and hockey.
Develop understanding of
UK sports culture
Improve confidence and
team-work skills
Learn specialist vocabulary
for each sport.
Football
Students will:
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Develop football skills in the
areas of dribbling, passing,
shooting and heading.
Learn how to work in a team
and the importance of
respect and communication
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Learn a range of cooking
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techniques
Increase knowledge of UK and
international food
Learn specialist cooking
language and how to follow
recipes in English.
Become familiar with variety of 
different exam-style questions.
Learn specialist vocabulary
and useful phrases for
playing and talking about
football.
Photography and filmmaking
Students will:
Presentations and debates
Students will:
Volleyball
Students will:
Develop verbal and non-verbal 
techniques to improve public
speaking
Develop summarising,
elaborating and persuading
skills
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Learn to give and justify
opinions
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Plan and deliver a short
presentation on a topic of own
choice
Take part in a class debate.
Learn and develop
volleyball skills such as
serving, passing and
blocking through practise
sessions and matches
Improve defensive and
offensive techniques
Learn specialist vocabulary
and useful phrases to
cooperate with team
members.
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Develop skills including
planning, storyboarding,
sequencing, cutaways,
composing and editing their
work
Learn practical photography
and filming skills in order to
create a short film
Develop their personal
creativity
Learn specialist film and
photography vocabulary.
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Study tours
3 full-day study tours
Learn about British life and culture by exploring places of interest such as Oxford, Cambridge or
London. Every course includes a full day study tour to London, where students enjoy a walking tour,
river cruise or trip to a top London Museum.
Activities
27 hours per course
In addition to the elective programme, students also enjoy a wide variety of whole-school events such
as games, competitions, discos and shows.
End-of-course exam
Students at The Leys have the option to demonstrate their language skills by preparing for and taking
an end-of-course exam such as a speaking qualification from Trinity College London.
Course package
Choose a Bell young learner English course and from the moment we collect your child from the
airport to the time they depart you will be confident in the knowledge that they will be safe and
supervised throughout their stay with us. The course includes:
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Project-based lessons, the study of 1 or more elective, a range of activities and study tours
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An end-of-course exam
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Comprehensive supervision by qualified and experienced staff
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Residential accommodation and all meals
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Return transfers on scheduled arrival and departure days from and to designated airports
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Learning materials, course portfolio and end of course certificate
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Free internet access
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Use of sport facilities
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Free laundry service
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Comprehensive insurance.
Please note that all bookings are subject to a £95 registration fee.