Our courses

Our English study courses are based in Leamington Spa. The intensity and structure of the programme is dictated by the client. All courses are available throughout the year. The programmes include tuition in all four-study skills; writing, reading, listening and speaking, but tend to focus on speaking and listening.

All programme costs include free study materials.

Courses for 5 – 12 year olds (Primary age)

Children learn easily and confidently at this age. They do not feel self conscious or intimidated by second languages. They learn native pronunciation quickly and are comfortable gaining speaking skills through songs, games and craft work suited to their level of maturity.

One to one
Daily schedule                            Monday to Friday, times and hours to suit (9.00 – 6.00 p.m.). 
Aims of the programme              As required but to build confidence and language through positivity.
Lesson content
The students will be taught through structured games, craft and song which enable the students to pick up the language in a natural and relaxing environment. The teachers use methods and materials to suit the age, maturity and interest of the child. The lessons do not include structured grammar instruction but focus on building language naturally.
Course dates:                              Available all year starting every Monday.
Costs                                           £27 per hour plus travel expenses

Small group (max. 5 children) (Primary age)

Daily schedule                             9.30 - 12.30 p.m.  Monday to Friday
Aims of the programme           
To increase listening skills & confidence in spoken English. To build confidence through positive approaches. Children are encouraged to mimic teachers through fun activities.
Lesson content
The students will be taught through structured games, craft and song which enable the students to pick up the language in a natural and relaxing environment. The teachers use methods and materials to suit the age of the children. The lesson does not include structured grammar instruction but works on building vocabulary.                                
Course dates:                             June to September
Costs                                          £30 per hour or £240 per week for 15 hours study

Courses for 5 – 12 year olds (Secondary age)

Children learn easily and confidently at this age. They do not feel self conscious or intimidated by second languages. They learn native pronunciation quickly and are comfortable gaining speaking skills through songs, games and craft work suited to their level of maturity.

One to one
Daily schedule                            Monday to Friday, times and hours to suit (9.00 – 6.00 p.m.).  
Aims of the programme              As required but to build confidence and language through positivity.
Lesson content
The students will be taught through structured games, craft and song which enable the students to pick up the language in a natural and relaxing environment. The teachers use methods and materials to suit the age, maturity and interest of the child. The lessons do not include structured grammar instruction but focus on building language naturally.
Course dates:                              Available all year starting every Monday.
Costs                                           £27 per hour plus travel expenses

Small group (max. 5 children) (Secondary age)

Daily schedule                             9.30 - 12.30 p.m.  Monday to Friday
Aims of the programme           
To increase listening skills & confidence in spoken English. To build confidence through positive approaches. Children are encouraged to mimic teachers through fun activities.
Lesson content
The students will be taught through structured games, craft and song which enable the students to pick up the language in a natural and relaxing environment. The teachers use methods and materials to suit the age of the children. The lesson does not include structured grammar instruction but works on building vocabulary.                                 
Course dates:                             June to September
Costs                                          £30 per hour or £240 per week for 15 hours study

Parent and Child Courses

A parent / parents can accompany their child / children to The Heart of England, stay together with a host family or in self catering accommodation and attend classes for adults whilst their children are in specialist children’s classes. These classes are for 3 hours each morning. The family is then free to visit the area in the afternoon and discover some of the fantastic excursion sites that we have in The Heart of England. You can also join our Summer Camp excursion programme. Both children and parents will join small group classes divided by level and age. Children are fully supervised throughout the 3 hour lesson but always remain the responsibility of the accompanying parent at all other times.
Daily schedule 9.30 - 12.30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Aims of the programmes To increase listening skills & confidence in spoken English.
Lesson content See adult and children courses
Course dates: June - September starting every Monday
Costs £240 per child and £225 per adult per week.

Junior Summer English Programme 2010

Daily schedule

Morning Tuition Programme         9.00 - 12.15 p.m.  Monday to Friday

Afternoon Excursion                    1.30 - 4.30 p.m.      Monday to Friday

Weekend                                      one full day excursion included in the full package.

Aims of the programmes:

To increase confidence in spoken English and improve oral skills.

Lesson content:

The children will be taught through structured conversation, communication games and activities which enable them to pick up the language in a natural and relaxing environment. For this age group English must be fun. We work on teaching the children through building confidence in the language with drama, role play, communication games and competitions.

Course dates:   

June - August 2010

Conditions of participation:

Students will be aged 12 - 17 years of age.  17 year olds may also attend the adult courses if they prefer and are of a suitable level which is charged at £225 per week. A maximum of 12 students will be in any class.

Programmes are run in one week blocks. The minimum length of attendance is one week. Course fees must be paid in advance. Students should also read the Terms and Conditions.

Activities

The children are escorted to sports, games and places of interest and entry fees are included in the fees paid unless otherwise stated. Sample excursion programme:

Monday                         Town quiz sheet and orientation.

Tuesday                        Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon

Wednesday                   Tennis

Thursday                       Cinema trip

Friday                            Birmingham Science Museum or shopping

Week two:

Monday                          Stratford Brass Rubbing Centre

Tuesday                         Stratford Butterfly Farm

Wednesday                    Swimming

Thursday                       Cinema trip

Friday                            Warwick Castle

Different activities are arranged each week with some repetition of activities such as swimming and tennis. Activities may be moved from one day to another depending on the weather that week.

Closed Group English Programmes for Schools and Colleges 2010 / 2011

Daily schedule

Morning Tuition and/or drama    9.00 - 12.30 p.m.  Monday to Friday

Afternoon Excursion                    1.30 - 4.30 p.m.      Monday to Friday

Weekend                                      one full day excursion included if staying for 2 weeks or more.

Aims of the programmes:

To increase confidence in spoken English and improve oral skills.

Lesson content:

The children will be taught through structured conversation, communication games and activities which enable them to pick up the language in a natural and relaxing environment. For this age group English must be fun. We work on teaching the children through building confidence in the language with drama, role play, communication games and competitions.

Course dates:   

September – June

Conditions of participation:

Students will be aged 12 - 21 years of age.  A maximum of 15 students will be in any class.
Course fees must be paid in advance. Students should also read the Terms and Conditions.

Extra support:

Teachers’ questionnaires, student preparation sheets and excursions support sheets are all available free of charge. Please ask for details.

Price per week:

Tailored to suit group depends on which airport or port is used, number of tuition hours, excursions booked, accompanied or non accompanied excursions, number of teachers attending. 1 free adult place is available per 15 students. Please request a quote.

Activities:

Entry fees and transportation to excursion sites are included in the price unless otherwise stated (groups may bring their own transport – this discount is included in the price given).

To register please complete the form on the other side and send a £100 deposit per person to:
The Heart of England Language School
HSBC Bank plc, P.O. Box 88, The Parade, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, ENGLAND
Account number 21517805
Bank Sort Code 40-27-06

For Adult Language Courses please see our sister site www.HeartEngland.org.uk.