English & Sailing

British Learning Academy

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Course description

Aimed at small groups of 6 to 8 people this programme is an exciting full immersion holiday experience for sea lovers who’d also like to improve their English conversation skills while sailing around the beautiful and unique Eolian Islands in Sicily.
A great opportunity for gaining hands on sailing experience living on board of a luxurious Lagoon 440 Catamaran in the safe hands of an English Skipper, who will make sure guests enjoy their time aboard, showing them the best spots, bays, and picturesque scenery.
The course lasts 7 days during which students will be encouraged to actively participate in passage planning from one island to the next.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 70 years old
Average 35 years old

Certificate

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

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"Fantastic experience!"

Lovro Preprotnick

Beautiful experience, staff and teachers always helpful, valid and prepared. The campus is modern and rooms are big. I had a loads of fun with my new friends and the food was also good! I recommend it!

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
16 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"It was an unforgettable and fantastic experience"

Maria Verde, student from UK

The experience in the British Learning Academy was unique. with the class I felt at ease because it has been easy to make friend. The teachers was very nice and good. The best thing was the location because it was very quite and tidy . The facilities were cozy and clean, in fact, I found myself well in the house. The activities were fantastic, both in the afternoon and in the evening. I hope to redo this wonderful experience and spend another two weeks like this.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Highly recommended"

Beatrice Bazzoffia

Amazing experience!

I enjoyed every aspect of it.

The location was great, rooms were very comfortable and clean and the staff was very friendly and attentive.

Teachers were tried their best to help each one to get further and my English has improved very much while having fun (not like a school in Italy!!!)

Also, Making and selling t-shirts was a good opportunity to know other students & make friends.

I would definitely recommend it!!!!

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
5 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2018
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Yes

"Best summer camp I have been to!"

Christine Kranz

I really liked my time at the campus in Chichester. I fell very independent with my own room and timetable to respect. The campus is beautiful very big and green, full of sports fields and the location was great. I really liked Chichester with the Cathedral and the old town. My teacher was very nice and funny. She made us study a lot and my English improved a lot.

The team leaders were awesome and we had a lot of fun with the activities they planned for us. Zombie night was my favourite! The food was not my favourite but I like to try food different from Austrian food!

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
18 Jun 2018 - 2 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Fantastic course and friendly staff!"

Fello Matallana

The course was very innovative, the teachers and activity leaders were awesome and the experience was inspiring.

When I booked the Entrepreneurs programme I wasn't quite sure to what to expect. Perhaps some course that explained English business terminology and business practices. Instead we were immersed in a real business from day one. We have to design produce and sell T-shirts to real customers by the end of the two week's course.

I learned so much about business, the English working culture and my English improved a lot. I was using the language to do things, rather than just going to a boring english lesson!!!

Chichester is small but beautiful, with my friends I would go to Starbucks often in the afternoon. So many activities were organised every afternoon and evening. It was great!

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
25 Jun 2018 - 9 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"I improved my English, made new friends and discovered beautiful Chichester!"

Piero Gammauta

The campus is surrounded by a park and very big. Full of students coming from different countries. We were busy all day long with lessons in the morning and doing activities and sports with friendly and funny team leaders every afternoon and after dinner. My teacher was great and we were doing loads of conversation so I improved my English. We also made t-shirts during afternoon laboratories and sold them at the local market. I was so happy to be able to speak to locals and sell t- shirts like a real business man! I would love to go back! The rooms very single so there was a lot of space for my suitcase and clothes.

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Date of study
1 Jul 2019 - 14 Jul 2018
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Yes

"A wonderful experience in an amazing school!"

Cetti Catalano

My experience at the British Learning Academy was excellent. Not only I improved my English, but I had the chance to meet people from lots of different places and found new friends.
The classes were always engaging and fun, focused on conversational and writing skills, grammar and reading but also full of information about the British culture. The teachers were very friendly and approachable, but, at the same time, very professional.
The school was located in the English countryside but also close to the seaside and the lovely town of Chichester. This made the experience very special, as we had the chance to do lots of outdoor activities as well as getting to know all about the history of the town.
During the weekends, we went on trips all around England : we visited London, Oxford, Cambridge, Stonehenge, Salisbury and even the Isle of Wight! The staff accompanying us would guide us throughout the day around the most interesting places and give us insights on them.
The team leaders would organize after school activities with competitions, talent shows, excursions, sports tournaments..we never had a boring day!
The campus and facilities were excellent and the food was always really good!!
All the staff in the school was ready to help you with any issue that you might had and they made our stay in the school wonderful!
I would recommend the British Learning Academy to wants to learn English but also wants to have a unique experience that will never forget!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
14 Jun 2015 - 18 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

BLA offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 11 - 30 years old
Address: Collage Lane , Chichester, UK PO19 6PE, West Sussex
Location: In the city center of Chichester
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 2 - 5 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Monday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Included
The campus is set in the beautiful surroundings of Chichester University, with plenty of green space to relax.
Founded by William Otter, Bishop of Chichester, in 1839 the campus offers a combination of attractive, historic buildings together with excellent, modern facilities.
In Summer 2012, a major refurbishment of the building was completed to further enhance resources and introduce a café, complete with ample social study areas. This award-winning, modern facility has an extensive and regularly refreshed library, complete with a large range of books, papers and journals.

On campus, there is a large refectory (a buzzing meeting point at meal times), and a smaller café for students and staff called Holts.
The campus is equipped with very spacious classrooms and auditoriums, outdoor spaces, two indoor gyms, rock climbing wall, football pitches, tennis courts, and many communal areas where students can gather after lessons.
Bedrooms are all modern and well equipped. They are single study rooms with a wash hand basin, wardrobe and desk in the room. Bathroom facilities are shared between six people, with a ratio of 1:3.
Bathrooms and communal spaces are cleaned daily, bed linens and towels are changed weekly. Laundry service is available on campus. There is free Wi-fi all around the Uni.
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 BLA. 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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 25 when you register.

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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 Chichester 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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