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Adventure Sports Residential

Country Cousins Ltd
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Description
We are very excited to open this new Adventure Sports Residential course in 2024, which perfectly complements recent demands at Channel School for students aged 12 to 17 years old.

The minimum stay is two weeks, courses will be from the 7th to 20th of July 2024 for students aged 12-14 and 21st of July to 3rd of August 2024 for students aged 15-17.

The residential will take place at West Buckland Private school. Please see this video of the impressive premises the students will be enjoying.

Course Aims
• Improve English Language proficiency, with a focus on Academic English. Minimum level of English required is B1
• Experience life as a student in Britain.
• Increase knowledge in a chosen academic subject.
• Have a better understanding of the British way of life.
• Learn about people from other cultures.
• Develop personal and social skills.

What is included
• Full board with 3 meals at the school canteen, packed lunch during daytrips

• 18 hours of English lessons per week, with the end of the course certificate

• En-suite single rooms

• Access to swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, squash courts, sports centre, etc

• Daytrips to Exeter

Class schedule

Course duration
1-2 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (07 Jul - 03 Aug)
Classes per week
18 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 13 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 12 - 17 years old
Average 16 years old
(12 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Our school is the headquarters of Country Cousins and is situated within the green flag award-winning Bicclescombe Park, in the picturesque harbour town of Ilfracombe, North Devon. In the surrounding areas, we enjoy golden sandy beaches perfect for rock-pooling, swimming and surfing, dramatic coastlines, rugged moors and verdant valleys.

We have 14 well-equipped classrooms and provide a high level of teaching and learning using a variety of methods and materials. Channel School of English is open all year round for groups and during Easter and summer for individuals. Our class sizes are an average of 12 students (maximum class is 15) and are mixed nationality wherever possible to increase English speaking opportunities.

Year opened
1951
Number of classrooms
14

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Country Cousins Ltd varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 16. In the summer, the average age is 12.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Our school is the headquarters of Country Cousins and is situated within the green flag award winning Bicclescombe Park, in the picturesque harbour town of Ilfracombe, North Devon. In the surrounding areas we enjoy golden sandy beaches perfect for rock-pooling, swimming and surfing, dramatic coastlines, rugged moors and verdant valleys.

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"It was good"

Nacho samplon

The class where quite good the teachers, the location I didn’t like the location, the facilities where so relaxing, in the activities they could put football , I love the housing.

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Date of study
19 Aug 2022 - 25 Aug 2022
Would you recommend this school?
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Housing

Country Cousins Ltd offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 12 - 17 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Devon
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, free internet, hardwood, heating, 24/7 supervision, and sports facilities
Availability: 07 Jul 2024 - 03 Aug 2024
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Included
The residential will take place at West Buckland Private school.

• Full board with 3 meals at the school canteen, packed lunch during daytrips

• 18 hours of English lessons per week, with end of the course certificate

• En-suite single rooms

• Access to swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, squash courts, sports centre, etc
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Devon based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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