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SUMMER

HIGH QUALITY INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMME WITH A FULL ENGLISH CURRICULUM - FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 8-17

PLUS ACADEMIC PREPARATION PROGRAMMES:PRE-IGCSE/GCSEIGCSE/GCSE MID-COURSE BOOSTERPRE-A LEVELPRE-IB DIPLOMA

I met really amazing people and I am truly very sad that tomorrow I am going home because it will be very hard not to see them every day.

Vilandas 15 Lithuania

My third year and every year it just keeps getting better!Emily 15 Germany

WhySummer?

As one of the more intensivesummer programmes with 30lessons a week, SherborneSummer is for students who areserious about studying butwho also wish to takeadvantage of the very extensivechoice of afternoon, eveningand weekend activities andexcursions. They will work hardbut have lots of fun as well.

We emphasise developmentfor the individual and that iswhy our classes are so small.With a normal class size of six(and never more than eight),teachers are able to givea huge level of personalattention while the overall staff-student ratio of at least 1:3promotes a high level ofpastoral care at all times.

Individual tuition of one or twohours a week is available as anoptional extra for students whowish to receive an additionalboost.

Written academic and housereports are sent to parents afterevery two weeks, with detailsabout the work covered,progress made, relevantachievement levels and generalinvolvement in the course. Oncompletion of the course,students receive a certificate ofattendance.

In the last few summers wehave hosted students from overfifty different nationalities – lotsof cultures to meet and newfriends to make.

The programme is organisedand run by SherborneInternational itself, based onthe same high-qualitystandards as our year-roundschooling. All courses areprofessionally staffed andorganised for students whowant to learn in a caring,friendly atmosphere. Parentscan relax knowing that theirchildren are safe and receivingthe best attention.

We understand that yourdecision to send your child tostudy away from home andentrust him/her to our care is areally important one and oneyou need to get right, so we arealways ready to hear from youwith any questions or concernsyou may have.

Sherborne

ARRIVAL DATES:

2020Wednesday 8 July for 2, 4 or 7 weeksWednesday 22 July for 2 or 5 weeksWednesday 5 August for 3 weeks

Choose your

The Original Sherborne Summer Course: Intensive English plus SubjectsThe first course of its kind, for over 25 years now Sherborne Summer hasproved successful for 8-17 year olds who

With English plus the addition of several lessons indifferent subjects – such as sciences, maths, history,geography, cultural studies, art, drama and computing –this intensive course gives a taste of our academic yearprogramme and the variety of content and language ismuch appreciated by the students themselves. Theyenjoy the interactive and dynamic lessons and, at thesame time, they are developing their breadth andmanagement of English throughout.

• 30 lessons a week: 22 hr 30 m (13-17 year olds); 21 hr15 m (8-12 year olds)

• Normal class size six - MAXIMUM always eight

• Optional additional individual tuition classes of one ortwo hours a week

• Morning class presentations in assembly

• Full programme of sports, afternoon and eveningactivities

• Two excursions a week (including study trips onalternate Wednesdays for those staying more thantwo weeks)

• All six Common European Framework language levelsare offered from beginner (A1) to advanced (C2)

Students can enrol for 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 weeks. If joining aUK Boarding School, we recommend a minimum of fourweeks to gain the best benefit from the preparation. Werun classes to the end of August, so it’s ideal for thoseabout to start their new school in September.

• wish to improve the fluencyand accuracy of their spokenand written English

• have individual languageneeds, which can betargeted for development

• plan to join a Britishindependent school andwish to improve their level ofEnglish in this context,including exposure to someelements of a moreacademic language throughthe subject lessons

• are already at school inBritain but want to enhancetheir English language skills

• want to sample anindependent school and lifeand culture in Britain whilesocialising with others ofmany different nationalities

• want to acclimatisethemselves or receive aboost by enrolling onSherborne Summer prior tostarting at a UK school inSeptember

Course I had good teachers that

made learning a fun

experience and helped us

learn as much as we could

during a short period of time.Raya 13 Jordan

Pre-IGCSE/GCSEThis course gives students starting (or considering doing) IGCSE/GCSEcourses the support they need in order to acquire and improve skills vitalto success.

• 30 lessons a week: 22 hr 30 m

• Six lessons in in each of four chosen subjects plus six lessons of drama


• Optional additional individual tuition classes of one or two hours aweek

• Essential study skills

• Experience of practical science


• Full programme of sports, afternoon and evening activities

• Two excursions a week (including study trips on alternate Wednesdaysfor those staying more than two weeks)

• For students with CEFR level B1 and above

For their subjects, students can choose four from: biology, chemistry,physics, maths, history, English and English literature. Lessons give anintroduction to the kinds of content and skills each subject will need atIGCSE/GCSE level. For example, in science, students do experiments andlearn how to describe what they did and explain the conclusions theyreached in the same way as they will need to do for the exam course. Inhistory, students look at evidence and how to examine sources and writeup and explain their findings - skills that are important irrespective of theactual period to be studied.

Throughout, students develop their use of the English languageappropriate for studying and for life in a boarding school and the UKgenerally. Students learn to analyse texts, develop research skills andpresent conclusions and results orally, in debates or in written form.Drama lessons help increase confidence in speaking and performing.

Students can come for the whole seven weeks or can register for 2, 3, 4or 5 weeks. For a thorough preparation, we recommend as much time aspossible. You can study the same four subjects for the whole time, or maychoose different subjects in different two or three-week sections.

Lessons are fun and interesting, theydon't seem like lessons but like good

times with good people. Maria 14 Ukraine

IGCSE / GCSE Mid-Course BoosterThis course is designed to give students, who have completed Year 10, aconfident and successful start to their final IGCSE/GCSE year by revisitingmaterial covered in the last year, as well as looking ahead to Year 11.




• Optional additional individual tuition classes of one or two hours aweek





• Two excursions a week (including study trips on alternate Wednesdaysfor those staying more than two weeks)


For their subjects, students can choose four from: biology, chemistry,physics, maths and English. Lessons consolidate and revise key areas ofcontent and skills from Year 10, boosting motivation and reducing stress.Our small classes allow clarification and further explanation whereindividual students need it. In the sciences, practical experiments arecarried out to refresh and deepen students understanding of importanttopics and, in all subjects, the use of practice papers and questions,allows students to improve their exam technique by identifying keywordsand recognising what it is examiners want to see.

Throughout, students develop their use of the English languageappropriate for studying and for life in a boarding school and the UKgenerally. Students learn to analyse texts, develop research skills andpresent conclusions and results orally, in debates or in written form.Drama lessons help increase confidence in speaking and performing.

Students can come for the whole seven weeks or can register for 2, 3, 4or 5 weeks. For a thorough preparation, we recommend as much time aspossible. You can study the same four subjects for the whole time, or maychoose different subjects in different two or three-week sections.

Pre-A Level or Pre-IB DiplomaThe course is designed to help students settle into their new courses morequickly and confidently, and improve their chances of gaining good gradesearly in the course – a real help with final results and university applications.



• Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay for IB Diploma


• Optional additional individual tuition classes of one or two hours a week





• Two excursions a week (including study trips on alternate Wednesdays forthose staying more than two weeks)


For their subjects, students can choose four from: biology, chemistry, physics,maths, history, English and English literature. They can also opt for IB DiplomaSkills, including theory of knowledge, extended essay and CAS as a subjectchoice – advisable for those preparing for IB Diploma. Lessons cover the basiccomponents and techniques of each, plus the style of working at this level.Practical skills, written requirements and effective study habits relevant in eachsubject are also emphasised.

Throughout, students develop their use of the English language appropriatefor studying and for life in a boarding school and the UK generally. Studentslearn to analyse texts, develop research skills and present conclusions andresults orally, in debates or in written form. Drama lessons help increaseconfidence in speaking and performing.

Students can come for the whole seven weeks or can register for 2, 3, 4 or 5weeks. For a thorough preparation, we recommend as much time as possible.You can study the same four subjects for the whole time, or may choosedifferent subjects in different two or three-week sections.

There are good teachers who alwayshelped me, made me happy and

became great friends.Juri 16 Estonia

I had the time of my life and really hope to come back next year.

Summer 14 France

POCKET MONEYThe price includes everything that studentsneed while here (please see the registrationform for a detailed description) but studentsmay wish to have pocket money to purchasesouvenirs and presents, for personal shopping,or to have additional drinks, sweets or snacks onexcursions or in town. £75 per week shouldprobably be enough for most students and werecommend a maximum of £125 per week.

The best and safest way to provide pocketmoney is with a prepaid cash card, such as Visaor MasterCard. There are significant advantagesto these cards over cash. You will be able to set-up the card before travel and pre-load theirpocket money. They are available for youngchildren and you will be able to set spendinglimits as well as top up the card and monitortheir spending from home. They will be able touse the card to pay in shops or take money fromATMs just like a debit or credit card. There aremany different providers of prepaid cash cardsacross the world and you will be able to find themost suitable one for you.

If you wish, we can hold your child’s card safelyfor them while they are in school and issue it tothem for excursions and shopping trips. Let usknow if you would like us to do this.

If you do wish to send cash for your child’spocket money, it would be safest to arrange fora bank transfer to our bank account, rather thantheir carrying cash to Sherborne. It is much saferthat they do not arrive with large amounts ofcash.

Cash, passport and other documents should behanded in for safe-keeping on arrival. Pocketmoney can be collected from the office atmorning break times Monday-Friday. Studentscollect their money and sign to say they havereceived it. We normally restrict the amountthey can take at any one time unless there is aparticular reason, so that students are notcarrying around large sums of money that theycould lose. We suggest that students should notnormally carry more than £30 on them.

Any locally charged medical costs may be paidfrom pocket money (see section on health andwelfare).

TRAVELLING ALONE?We have staff at London Heathrowon official arrival/ departureWednesdays and can also arrangefor your child to be met at otherairports. Stansted, Luton or LondonCity Airports are not recommendedas transfers are much moreexpensive and significantly longer.Heathrow and Bristol, followed byGatwick, are the most convenient.

CLOTHESMachine washable casual clothesand plenty of sportswear are bestfor everyday activities. Weatherconditions are variable in BritishSummers, so it is good to bringrainwear and a warm sweater. • jeans • t-shirts• casual shorts and tops• comfortable shoes• trainers• outdoor sports shoes• swimwear• set of smart clothes• clothes for the discos and garden

parties

LAUNDRYAlthough laundry is available dailyapart from weekends, it is wise tobring sufficient changes of clothing.Students place their clothes inlaundry bags in their boardinghouses, which are returned to themtwo days later (eg clothes put in thelaundry bag Tuesday evening aresent to the laundry on Wednesdaymorning and returned to theboarding house by Thursdayafternoon).

Clothes should be labelled clearlywith the student’s name to avoidtoo much lost property and theysort out their own clothes on returnfrom the laundry.

BEDDING AND TOILETRIESStudents need to bring two towelsand toiletries (soap, toothbrush,toothpaste, shampoo, hairbrush).All bedding is provided andchanged once a week.

Time in Sherborne Internationalwas amazing! Days didn't repeat.

Daniz 13 Azerbaijan

HEALTH AND WELFAREMatron is on site every day and oncall at night.

Students can also see a doctor at alocal surgery, though it is usuallynecessary to pay for this – the costcan be paid from pocket money orseparately by invoice.

The nearest hospital, which has aMinor Injuries Unit, is just a fewmetres away. There is a 24 hourAccident and Emergency Unit at ahospital five miles away. If there isan emergency, we will call anambulance.

Students who are able to show aEuropean Health Card may becovered by the National Healthsystem while Britain is a member ofthe EU, but in any case you arestrongly advised to take outcomprehensive insurance to covermedical (including dental care incase of emergencies) as well astravel and valuables.

At all times, we aim to look afteryour child as if he/she were ourown. There is 24 hour supervision ofstudents and many of our houseand teaching staff are trained firstaiders.

Thanks for the best July in my life! You became my second family.

Ramina 13 Tatarstan

BStudents live in the school, sleeping in ourown boarding houses in comfortable basicallyfurnished bedrooms. Residential house tutorslive in the houses with the students. Boys andgirls are in separate, well-supervised areas.Rooms have one or two beds, though a smallnumber have three or four. Bathrooms areshared.

Meals are served in a pleasant dining hall andare catered for by our own specialised staffwho are used to having students from manydifferent countries and religious and culturalbackgrounds. The food is cooked on thepremises using fresh, locally sourcedingredients. There are at least three hotoptions per meal (including a vegetarianchoice), as well as a selection of cold dishes,vegetables, fruits, cheeses and salads. Inaddition, hot and cold drinks and snacks areavailable at morning break, during sports andactivities and in the boarding houses in theevenings. Packed lunches, fruit juice and waterare taken on Thursday and Sunday excursions.

We cater for any religious, special diets orallergies. Please be sure to note yourrequirements on the registration form.

The food is fantastic, there’s lots of variety.

Pietro 12 Italy

SportSto choose from

each week

Thirty

• arts and crafts• fishing• horse-riding• rock climbing• sailing• sea kayaking• Zumba• volleyball • table tennis • tennis • swimming • squash • running • rugby • rounders • netball• golf• football• five-a-side• fitness gym• dodgeball• cricket• basketball• badminton• swimming gala• knockout• zorbing• extreme frisbee• archery• Sherborne Olympics• sketching

Everyday we had a new and fun activity and everyday

you can choose a different sportMarcela 14, Brazil

Even if the sport isn’t on the list, you can suggest it to your house tutor and they can make it happen

Kostadin 14, Bulgaria

ActivitiesQUIZ talent Show bingo zorbing theme nightTOURNAMENT yoga games FASHION SHOW

cake decorating cooking pizza night PARTY GAMES film club karaoke SPEED-CHATTING circus skills

scavenger hunt tower building DRESSING UP disco dancing

murder mystery EGG DROP decorations birthdays

BIN BAG DRESSES garden party RECREATION CENTRE

Star of the week STRIKE SOCCER film night pool table tennis

drumming bouncy castle SUMO WRESTLING pass theparcel TEA PARTY quiz talent show bingo theme night

TOURNAMENT pamper night FORFEITS yoga games faShion Show CAKE

DECORATING COOKING PIZZA NIGHT film club karaoke

dressing up DISCO DANCING murder mystery EGGDROP decorations garden party recreation centre

film night POOL TABLE TENNIS drummingBOUNCY CASTLE Sumo wrestling pass theparcel TEA PARTY quiz talent show bingo theme night

ExcursionsTwo excursions each week give students the opportunity to explore places of interest, cultural and historicalsites and local cities mixed in with adventure and theme parks. It may be an interactive science museum, HarryPotter Studios, a Safari Park, Stonehenge, Windsor Palace, Bath, Bristol or Salisbury. There is an opportunity tovisit London by train offered most Sundays for an additional fee. On alternate Wednesdays, teacher-led studyvisits to places such as Glastonbury Tor and Abbey, stately homes and local towns support the academicprogramme for those staying more than two weeks.

I liked the trips because I like to go to other places to see something new

Walea 8, Japan

Thinkingabout

Sherborne International is committed to high standards. We are

regularly inspected by the Independent School Inspectorate and the

British Council to ensure such standards are maintained. Our

excellent inspection reports in October 2015 & April 2019 (British

Council) and January 2016 (ISI) can be seen via our website.

Speak to your local agent or educational

consultant or have a look at our webpage

where you can find the latest information,

photograph albums and a link to our

Sherborne Summer Video. Go to our website

www.sherborne-international.org and click

on Summer Courses and Galleries sections

on the left.

Email [email protected]

with any questions and/or to check availability

of places for the dates you are considering and

to ask for a registration form. Once you have

decided and confirmed availability, return your

completed registration form to us with a non-

refundable deposit of £350. This will be

deducted from the fee, and the balance is

payable thirty days before arrival.Enrolling

www.sherborne-international.org

Thank you for making me feel like home and for making these twoweeks very special for me. Two weeks where I’ve learned and had

fun, lived new experiences and met a lot of new people, goodpeople of different countries.

Cristina 13 Spain

SHERBORNELONDON

HeathrowAirport

Bristol Airport

GatwickAirport

Weekly Schedule

Sherborne International isideally situated just over two

hours from LondonHeathrow airport in the

clean, quiet and safe ruralenvironment of Dorset. It is

on the edge of Sherbornetown itself, a small

traditional English markettown. The friendly nature of

the town ensures that it issafe for students to visit the

town without staffsupervision duringdesignated times.

Sherborne has its ownrailway station on a direct

line with frequent trains fromLondon Waterloo station.

SHERBORNE INTERNATIONAL

WESTCOTTAND MOWAT

WiSh youwere here!

THEGREEN

SHERBORNE INTERNATIONAL, NEWELL GRANGE, SHERBORNE, DORSET DT9 4EZ, UK

Tel: (UK) 01935 814743 • (International) 44-1935 814743

Fax: (UK) 01935 816863 • (International) 44-1935 816863

E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.sherborne-international.org

Sherborne School is a registered Charity No. 1081228. Sherborne International is a living institution and changes may be introduced to the arrangements described in this brochure from time to time.

This brochure, therefore, does not constitute in whole or in part any form of contract between Sherborne International, its students or their parents.

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