Come spend your Easter, summer or other holiday break in the beautiful Garden of England learning English.
Warnborough College has one mission-to provide students with the best education possible to meet their academic and career needs. Since 1973, we have been helping students achieve life success.
Join us on a language adventure to improve your English skills. At the end of the course, you will have a unique portfolio full of beautiful memories of your time at WISE English in the UNESCO Heritage City of Canterbury.
Booking Dates
Our programme is organised in one-week periods, from Sunday to Saturday (You arrive on a Sunday).
How You Will Learn
During each week, you will have 15 hours of English lessons and 15 hours of Learning Activities. There are optional Weekend Activities.
See what you can learn according to your level here.
What We Include
- Accommodation: Student Accommodation (Self Catering) / Homestay or Hostel (Half Board)
- Total English Lessons & Learning Activities: 30 hours
- Learning Activities 1 : Guided Walking Tour of Canterbury & Cathedral
- Learning Activities 2 : West Gate Garden & Stour River
- Learning Activities 3 : Canterbury Castle & Dane John Garden
- Learning Activities 4 : Canterbury Tales (Attraction)
- All relevant study materials and Portfolio Pack
- Certificate of Completion
- The use of computers and free WiFi internet access at WISE English
- Transfers from and to London Airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted only)
Optional Activities*
(Fees are not included. Please let us know if you want to add optional activities to this course.)
- Trip to City of London with walking guide
- Trip to Dover and Dover Castle
- Trip to Faversham & Shepherd Neame Britain’s Oldest Brewer (Kentish Ale/Apple Cider/Asahi Super Dry)
- Canterbury Escape Room – Canterbury’s Medieval Escape Room (Game Attraction)
- Canterbury in the Towers at the Pound
- Trip to university town of Cambridge (or Oxford)
- Trip to seaside town of Brighton
- Canterbury Marlowe Theatre (or London West End) show tickets
- Lunch/Dinner/Picnic/BBQ Party
- Badminton/Cinema/Pub night/Quiz night/Bingo/Board Game
- Local events (e.g. Oyster Festival, Food festival, Music Event, etc.)
*Other Optional Extra Activities will be explained to you when you arrive. Alternatively, you can ask us for specific requests.
*Changes subject to weather or pre-arrangements
Customisation
We will happily customise the programme to suit your institution’s needs. If there are areas you would like to focus on, please let us know. We can work with you to design the programme.
Non-EU Participants
Before applying to study an English course with us, please make sure that you understand the different international student visa requirements for the UK, and what options are available to you.
Non-EU participants who need visa letters must pay the full fee upfront at least one (1) week after the booking date in order to allow time for visa-processing. You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the date of travel to the UK. We will process your ‘Confirmation of Acceptance and Visa Letter when we have received your full payment.
Please read our full Terms & Conditions.
Participants MUST take out their own insurance before coming on the course.
Sample Timetable (may change depending on circumstances)
| Date | Arrangements |
| Day 1 Sunday | Arrival in the United Kingdom.Travel from airport to accommodation in Canterbury. |
| Day 2 Monday | WISE English and Canterbury 9:00am to 12:00pm Orientation : Getting to know you & Learning ActivityEnglish Learning Activity: Guided Walking Tour of Canterbury & Cathedral.Your Portfolio begins today. Project & Task< Course Activities Introduction>12:00pm to 1:00pm: Lunch Break 1:00pm to 4:00pm: English Lessons |
| Day 3 Tuesday | 9:00am to 12:00pm: English Lessons 12:00pm to 1:00pm: Lunch Break 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Learning Activity – West Gate Garden & Stour River |
| Day 4 Wednesday | 9:00am to 12:00pm: English Lessons 12:00pm to 1:00pm: Lunch Break 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Learning Activities – Canterbury Castle & Dane John Garden |
| Day 5 Thursday | 9:00am to 12:00pm: English Lessons 12:00pm to 1:00pm: Lunch Break 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Learning Activity – Canterbury Tales (Attraction) |
| Day 6 Friday | 9:00am to 12:00pm: English Lessons (Summary and Portfolio Completion) 12:00pm to 1:00pm: Lunch Break 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Learning Activities – Portfolio PresentationCertificate Presentation & Goodbye Party |
| Day 7 Saturday | Departure from Homestay. Return to Airport |
Who Should Do This Course?
- We accept all levels – from Beginners to Advanced Speakers
- Anyone who is interested to learn or improve their English
What You Will Get
- All course materials**
- Lessons are designed around what you want to learn
**If you wish to study for longer than one month, we may recommend that you buy a textbook (between £20 to £40).
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