Ardmore Shiplake College — summer school in the UK
English + Rugby Academy

  • British Council
  • English UK
  • ALTO
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from 789,96 EUR per week
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Program description and what is included

Rugby Academy

Coaching by professional coaches will focus on all aspects of the game and may include tackling, making contact, ball-handling skills, and performing under pressure. Coaching methods will depend on the age of the students. Sessions will be conducted in English and will include key vocabulary for the game.

 

Includes:

  • 15 hours of English per week
  • 12 hours of professional rugby coaching
  • 1 full-day excursion (per week)
  • 1 half-day excursion (per week)
  • Ardmore Rugby top

 

• Qualified Rugby coaches

• There will be competitions and incentives to give the course a ‘competitive edge’. 

Description

Shiplake College is a historic ‘Harry Potter’ style boarding school located close to the riverside town of Henley-On-Thames only yards from the River Thames itself.

Aside from the colleges beautiful appearance and amazing setting, the fantastic facilities include a historic dining room, indoor theatre, outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts, playing fields and sports hall. The school is set within secure grounds with a riverside location and within easy reach of London and Oxford.

Why choose this school

  • Harry Potter style building
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Next to River Thames
  • Classic British Boarding School

School infrastructure

  • Indoor theatre
  • Modern classrooms
  • Common room in each house
  • Wifi

Sport infrastructure

  • Sports hall
  • 3 Tennis courts
  • All weather pitch
  • Large sports fields
  • Outdoor heated swimming pool

Hobbies and clubs

  • Rugby Academy
  • Euro City Tour
  • Quiz and Film nights
  • Arts & Crafts

Recommended arrival cities

  • London

Location

Shiplake College, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, UK

Sample program

  • 1 day

    Morning. Arrival
    Day. Arrival
    Evening. Arrival

  • 2 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Rugby Training
    Evening. Welcome Icebreaker Games

  • 3 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Rugby Training
    Evening. Blind Date

  • 4 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Half Day Excursion to Windsor Castle
    Evening. Talent Show

  • 5 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Rugby Training
    Evening. Sports Tournament

  • 6 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Rugby Training
    Evening. Disco

  • 7 day

    Morning. Full Day Excursion to London, Thames River Cruise and Westminster Walking Tour Late return meal voucher provided
    Day. Full Day Excursion to London, Thames River Cruise and Westminster Walking Tour Late return meal voucher provided
    Evening. Casino Night

  • 8 day

    Morning. Sports and Leisure Activities on Campus / Optional Extra Excursions
    Day. Sports and Leisure Activities on Campus / Optional Extra Excursions
    Evening. Movie Night

  • 9 day

    Morning. Rugby Training
    Day. Lessons
    Evening. Capture the Flag

  • 10 day

    Morning. Rugby Training
    Day. Lessons
    Evening. Find Dr Ardmore

  • 11 day

    Morning. Half Day Excursion to Reading Town and Museum
    Day. Lessons
    Evening. Karaoke

  • 12 day

    Morning. Rugby Training
    Day. Lessons
    Evening. Rounders

  • 13 day

    Morning. Rugby Training
    Day. Lessons
    Evening. Disco

  • 14 day

    Morning. Excursion to Oxford: visiting the castle and University
    Day. Excursion to Oxford: visiting the castle and University
    Evening. Excursion to Oxford: visiting the castle and University

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