UK and USA Summer Courses

Ardmore have a variety of courses available in the Summer to meet the different requirements of our students. Our programmes include general multi activity courses, the Ardmore Football & Rugby Academy, Discovery programmes and our Active English centres. Please find full details below of the exciting range of courses we have on offer:

English Plus Multi Activity

Our Multi Activity course combines 15 hours of English lessons per week with a full multi activity programme. The activities will be based around the facilities available in the centre and could include; Swimming, Dance, Tennis, Aerobics, Hockey, Cricket, Arts & Crafts and many more. It is a great course choice for students looking for a varied programme with the opportunity to try out new activities and sports. This course includes 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week.

Active English

Active English offers students a range of specially designed activities which promote improving their leadership skills, team working, confidence and conversational English. Our centres are run in conjunction with PGL, the UK’s leading provider of school & group adventure breaks. The activities can include Climbing Walls, Abseiling, Rafting, Zip Wires and Archery. Team work is vital during each activity, students’ have to work together which greatly improves their communication skills and enforces the need for leadership and effective group integration to reach an end goal. The residential courses combine 15 hours of English per week with fun and personal development in a lively and supportive environment.

Discovery English

Our USA centres offer students the unique opportunity to visit some of the most exciting Cities in the World. We have put together our Discovery English programmes to allow students to experience as much of the culture and sights as possible during their visit. The course will combine their 15 hours of English lessons with a full excursion programme of 5 half day and 1 full day visit per week.

Ardmore Football Academy

The Ardmore Football Academy attracts students from all over the world. Based in Reading University, the course is designed by our Director of Football Christian Damiano and is aimed at all players looking to improve their knowledge of English and their football skills in an international arena. Alongside their 15 hours of English lessons, each week students will have 12 – 15 hours of professional football coaching with our FA charter standard AFA coaches.

Ardmore Rugby Academy

The Ardmore Rugby Academy is aimed at all rugby enthusiasts throughout the world who want to improve their rugby skills with the help of Sale Sharks, one of the UK’s top premiership rugby teams. The Academies are based in Stonyhurst College and Reading University and provide a fully international environment for students to learn about the language, tactics, skills and game play.

English Plus Sports

Students can choose from a variety of sports and activities on our English Plus courses. They will combine their 15 hours of English lessons per week with 8 hours of professional coaching in one of the following; Golf, Horse Riding, Tennis, Basketball or Dance & Drama.