Schedule and Activities

Summer School Schedule

The English Language Programme at Ratcliffe College Summer School combines challenging, yet rewarding Communicative English Language classes together with a fun and exciting mix of excursions and activities.

Lessons throughout the programme focus on developing communication skills in English by using techniques and activities to improve fluency, listening and vocabulary. The course aims to help students feel more confident using English in everyday situations, as well as to support academic study.
• 15 hours of English language lessons a week
• All course materials provided
• Certificate on completion

The focus of the programme varies each week, so pupils get the most out of their fortnight experience at Ratcliffe.
For example, visitors can book:
• Week One and Two
• Week Two and Three
• Week Three and Four

Summer School Activities

To complement the English lessons, Ratcliffe offers a range of engaging and enjoyable activities designed to give you an opportunity to practise and improve your English. Many of these activities utilise the College’s impressive grounds and facilities, while full and half-day trips provide cultural and historical experiences for the students further afield. Activities include:

• Treasure hunt
• Quizzes
• Karaoke
• Sport – football, tennis, badminton, table tennis, basketball and more
• Talent show
• Bowling
• Mini-golf
• Trampolining
• Outdoor activity centre

Summer School Outbound Trips