Our English and Tennis Programme is the ideal preparation for international players who wish to improve their English Language skills whilst continuing to keep up their tennis, as well as for players new to the game who wish to improve their skills in both tennis and English.
Our professional coaching team have all played and competed at a high level both
in the UK and internationally and are keen to share their experiences and tips with all
participants.
Players will attend their English classes in the morning session, following a dedicated syllabus according to their level, combining the essential skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, with a strong emphasis on improving fluency and communicating with others
in the class.
After lunch, players will join their tennis group (again grouped by ability) and spend the afternoon improving their skills on the tennis court, whilst continuing to communicate in English.
Players will have the opportunity to play on grass, hard and Astro courts in picturesque and prestigious surroundings. With over 15hrs of tennis across the week, players will take part in
hand-fed and live-ball drills, point play and match practise, focusing on both the tactical and technical aspects of the game. Each session will focus on a different specialty ensuring players improve in every aspect of their game ahead of a final end-of-week tournament!
Highlights:
- Over 15hrs English Tuition per week, from qualified native speakers
- Over 13hrs Professional tennis coaching and instruction per week
- Full board and accommodation including all meals and snacks
- Extensive programme of evening activities and excursions
- Dedicated welfare staff on site 24/7
Placement test: Your child will be sent a placement test to complete prior to arriving at the camp; allowing us to place them in the most appropriate group. A short test will also take place on the first morning to ensure that all students are in the right place. Students may move groups at the end of the week (for stays or 2/3 weeks) as appropriate. Please note, we do not accept applications from complete beginner with no previous knowledge of English. Students will be placed in the most appropriate group for their level, catering from A1 to C2. For more information on English levels, please click here for the Common European Framework
Teachers: Our academic staff (teachers, senior teachers and Director of Studies) are all native speakers who are suitably qualified for their roles according to the criteria of
Accreditation UK.
Methodology: Our teachers teach in a friendly and open way, engaging students with interesting lessons
using current topics to encourage active participation and language production. Teachersplan their lessons to include relevant grammar, lexis and vocabulary to aid students’ accuracy, and also assist them with their pronunciation and fluency in more conversation- based topics. All students are expected to participate fully.
Progress Evaluation: Teachers will monitor students’ progress and understanding throughout the week, and short assessments may be used to ensure they are improving. The Director of Studies reviews all assessments to ensure students remain in the most appropriate group and may adjust where required. We believe that using interesting and current topics, and a task-based approach to learning enables students to maximise their enjoyment and production of authentic and accurate language. Students won’t even realise they are learning English!
Certificates: Students will leave Sherborne Language School with a certificate confirming their attendance, their current English level and a short report from their class teacher.
Tennis Coaching: Player ratio of 1:6
EFL Classes: maximum of 16 students per class
Groupings: Students will be placed into appropriate groups according to age, ability and experience for both English lessons and Tennis coaching.
Facility: 4 Grass courts, 7 Hard courts and 12 astro courts
Equipment Needed: Tennis players should bring appropriate sports clothing, rackets and tennis shoes. A re-stringing service will be available.
Students have the option to stay at the school where they will be housed in a homely environment in one the schools’ modern boarding houses. Rooms are twin or quad with shared bathroom facilities. Students will have their own space in the dorm, with a wardrobe, desk and drawers as well as a comfy single bed.
Placement test
Your child will be sent a placement test to complete prior to arriving at the camp; allowing us to place them in the most appropriate group. A short test will also take place on the first morning to ensure that all students are in the right place. Students may move groups at the end of the week (for stays or 2/3 weeks) as appropriate. Please note, we do not accept applications from complete beginner with no previous knowledge of English. Students will be placed in the most appropriate group for their level, catering from A1 to C2. For more information on English levels, please click here for the Common European Framework
Teachers
Our academic staff (teachers, senior teachers and Director of Studies) are all native speakers who are suitably qualified for their roles according to the criteria of
Accreditation UK.
Methodology
Our teachers teach in a friendly and open way, engaging students with interesting lessons
using current topics to encourage active participation and language production. Teachersplan their lessons to include relevant grammar, lexis and vocabulary to aid students’ accuracy, and also assist them with their pronunciation and fluency in more conversation- based topics. All students are expected to participate fully.
Progress Evaluation
Teachers will monitor students’ progress and understanding throughout the week, and
short assessments may be used to ensure they are improving. The Director of Studies
reviews all assessments to ensure students remain in the most appropriate group and may
adjust where required. We believe that using interesting and current topics, and a task-based approach to learning enables students to maximise their enjoyment and production of authentic and accurate language. Students won’t even realise they are learning English!
Certificates
Students will leave Sherborne Language School with a certificate confirming their
attendance, their current English level and a short report from their class teacher.
General Details
Morning English sessions take place from 9-12:30pm every day (except for the full-day
excursion) and include a short break for a mid-morning snack. The lessons are designed to
complement each other, working on a weekly theme. The lessons’ activities will allow
students to work on all of their language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) as
well as improving their accuracy, increasing their vocabulary and fine-tuning their
pronunciation.
Afternoon sessions offer more choice for students to pursue activities they are interested in
– options range from cookery, media (film and photo projects), sports, and arts & crafts, as well as offering additional short classes in conversation; pronunciation; debating and
presentation skills. All students are encouraged to continue speaking in English in their
activity session.
