Harrow House International School — language school in the UK (closed)
Summer English Academic Challenges School

Program description and what is included

• Placement test
• Orientation tour of the College
• Teaching materials
• 15 hours of English language tuition per week
• Evening entertainment 7 days a week (see Sample Evening Entertainment Programme)
• Full-day excursions: two during two week stay, three during three week stay, etc.
  (a packed lunch or a luncheon voucher is provided at weekend full-day excursions) (see Excursion Destinations)
• 1 half-day Sunday excursion per course stay
  (One-week courses include one half-day Sunday excursion only)
  (There is no half-day or full-day excursion on Easter Sunday)
• British Culture & Customs, Class Trips to Historical Sites, Diverse Lectures & Talks, Drama Workshops, English Literature Projects, Exhibition & Museum Visits, Exploring Natural History, UNESCO Jurassic Coast Trips
• Full-board College accommodation in standard College bedrooms
  (a supplement applies for twin bedded or en-suite College bedrooms. Minimum age 11 years)
• International Student Insurance (see all relevant Insurance Documents)
• WiFi in designated areas of the College
• Student Welfare Support (more information)
• Student Welcome Folder
• Certificate

Description

Harrow House has been providing quality English Language Courses to all ages since 1969 and continues to offer a unique combination of on-site facilities and residential accommodation in a safe seaside location. We are dedicated to providing students, employees and partners with the highest standards of learning and personal development in a fun and culturally diverse learning environment.

Harrow House offers course options to students of all ages so that every member of the family is catered for – all within the beautiful seaside town of Swanage, situated on the Jurassic Coast, England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Why choose this school

• Over 50 years' experience
• Unrivalled facilities in the UK
• Safe seaside location
• On-site residential accommodation
• Homestay accommodation within walking distance of the College
• Excellent nationality mix with students from over 50 different countries
• Dedicated welfare officer and support services
• Evening entertainment 7 days a week
• Regular full-day and half-day excursions
• Competitive prices
• Small and friendly classes with interactive learning
• Complimentary teaching materials, welcome folder and certificate
• Continuity of qualified and experienced staff
• Cambridge examination courses are available on request
• 24/7 residential support team
• UNESCO World Heritage Site location
• International Student insurance included in the fees

School infrastructure

• Reception
• Shop
• Games room including American Pool and darts
• Wessex room Wi-Fi area with satellite TV and Wii games
• Medical Room
• Indoor heated swimming pool
• Self-service laundry room
• Durlston accommodation (including en-suite facilities)
• Assembly hall, mini-theatre, table-tennis and games room
• Ballard accommodation
• Cinema, lecture hall with digital TV
• dance studio, yoga studio
• LookOut Lounge and disco
• Cafeteria
• Fitness Studio
• Bay View Accommodation
• All classrooms with interactive whiteboards / screens and all rooms with internet access
• Computer rooms for internet access
• Library
• Team building zone

Sport infrastructure

• Indoor heated swimming pool
• table-tennis and games room
• Fitness Studio
• Basketball court
• Tennis courts
• Indoor sports dome with tennis, badminton, volleyball and five-a-side football
• Astroturf football pitches and tennis courts
• Volleyball court
• Aeroball
• Mini golf

Hobbies and clubs

• Conversation Club
• Music Club
• Swimming Club
• Running Club
• Football Club

Recommended arrival cities

• London

Location

Swanage BH19 1PE, UK