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St Andrew’s College Language Schools 

Rainbow Project Agency is delighted to announce a new partnership with St Andrews’s College Language Schools. St Andrew Schools offer summertime, residential English language lessons with a cultural programme, for young learners aged 11-18, across Scotland and England.

Locations are currently :

Edinburgh College Leith

Edinburgh Napier University: Merchiston

Edinburgh Napier University: Craiglockhart

Edinburgh Queen Margaret

University City of Glasgow College

University of the West of Scotland: Paisley

University of Stirling

University of the West of Scotland: Ayr

Leeds Beckett University

University of Nottingham

University of Gloucestershire

Essex University: Colchester

Greenwich University: Avery Hil

Greenwich University: Kent

University of Kent: Canterbury

Brighton: University of Sussex

The College is accredited by the British Council under the Accreditation UK scheme and is also a member of English UK.

The teachers and the staff are committed to improving your English language skills with innovative and interesting English lessons, activities and excursions and will make sure you enjoy studying English with them and ‘Live the Language’.

At every centre a general english course is delivered as follows


Academic Programme

15 hours of General English lessons per week with friendly English language teachers and a bespoke course and coursebook.

Levels: 6 levels (CEFR A1+ to C1+) Elementary to Advanced
Lessons: 15 hours per week* 
Lesson Duration: 2 x 90 minutes per day (with a break)* 
Students / Class: 15 (maximum)
Certificate: Yes
PCTO Content: Integrated in curriculum (additional certificated issued)

CEFR A1+ – C1+

English language summer vacation courses are for young people aged between 11 and 18.

The school teaches 6 levels of English, Elementary – Advanced (CEFR A1+ – C1+). 

At the end of the course every student will be awarded a personal certificate. On the certificate will be:

  • Student’s name
  • Campus
  • Dates of study
  • Commitment to learning

The college offers Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) from Trinity College London at any of the centres. The Trinity package includes organisation and administration of the exam as well as 2 additional preparation lessons.

While academic staff are able to advise on appropriate levels,  it is advisable for candidates to have some knowledge of the exam before enrolment. St Andrew’s College Language Schools do not take responsibility for exam results.

LESSONS

Students will be level tested before they arrive (online) or on the first teaching day.

There are typically 10-12 lessons per week.*

Each lesson is 1 hour, thirty minutes long with a break.*

Classes will have a maximum of 15 students per class and be based in modern multimedia ready classrooms.

Students will receive:

  • 1 x St. Andrew’s College Language Schools, Student Book
  • 1 x St. Andrew’s College Language Schools, Student Diary

We also encourage, where possible, our lessons to take place in the real world, “outside of the classroom”. This helps the students to develop confidence using functional language and learn about the UK and the places they will visit.

PCTO content is integrated into the curriculum and an additional certificate is issued in recognition

LEARNING

Students will receive:

  • 1 x St. Andrew’s College Language Schools, Student Book
  • 1 x St. Andrew’s College Language Schools, Student Diary

Students will learn General English through current topics of interest to young people.

Although students have a course book, emphasis will be on conversation based tasks, through group work and pair work.

Students can advance their vocabulary and “Use of English” through our workbooks, activities, and class projects.

Students will be active participants in their own learning through discussions, self-assessment and personal learning plans.

TEACHERS

The English lessons are taught by English language teachers who love teaching and want to help our students learn.

Teachers are chosen for their enthusiasm teaching young people.

  • Friendly
  • Helpful 
  • Knowledgeable

    In Glasgow only The SAC football camp is held at the City of Glasgow College campus which is situated in Glasgow city centre.


    Celtic Soccer & English Programme

    30th June – 11th August 2024

    Price: £1250 / week
    Course Duration: 1 – 6 weeks
    Start Date: Any Sunday
    Places Available: 40
    Full-Day Excursions: 1 for week
    Football Coaching:  15 hours / week
    Airport Transfer (individuals): NOT INCLUDED
    GLA Airport Transfer (groups of 15 students or more): INCLUDED
    Damage Deposit:  NOT INCLUDED

    TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS OF FOOTBALL

    The SAC football camp is held at our City of Glasgow College campus which is situated in Glasgow city centre.

    The Football & English programme consists of 15 hours of training per week, combined with 15 hours of English per week so that youngsters can enjoy mixing football training with studying the English language. The students will also benefit from weekly presentations about health, nutrition, fitness, being a footballer in a foreign country and the importance of English by qualified football professionals.

    Included is also a visit to the famous Celtic Park stadium and a chance to train at Celtic FC’s first-team training ground.

    THE COACHES

    The coaches and assistants are accredited and qualified to work as coaches by UEFA and all have extensive experience as football coaches to children and teenagers in a multicultural training environment. The coaching takes place at Celtic FC’s Glasgow Green training ground. Coaching sessions will be delivered by Celtic FC Academy coaching staff and SAC will provide basic Celtic FC training kit for all students on the programme.


    AT EVERY CENTRE A social programme is  IS DELIVERED AS FOLLOWS

    Programme ActIvities

    A comprehensive, day and evening, activity programme is offered for you to enjoy practising English in a interactive way outside the classroom.

    The College offers a variety of sports, arts and crafts, performances and games that will meet the needs of all students. 

    You will also have the opportunity to have walks and visits to explore local areas and attractions.

    Programme Excursions

    You will enjoy full-day and half-day excursions to places of cultural interest and beauty.

    St. Andrew’s College staff will guide you on excursions so that you can enjoy yourself and learn about the the history, culture and customs of the places you visit.

    The Student Diary will give you more information about your excursions and will help you with new language.

    Trips and excursions are great opportunities for you to…

    …Live the Language and Love the Language!

      The Team

      With over 20 years expertise in the provision of young learner, residential English language and cultural programmes, St Andrew’s College Language Schools is rapidly growing in the UK. 

      As an Accredited British Council provider of English language courses, the team has the knowledge and experience of English language teaching to make learning English in the UK a very special experience for students.

      St Andrew’s Cultural and Activity programme is also British Council accredited and the development staff are constantly looking for new and interesting ways to make the student experience the very best it can be.

      WALFARE AND SAFEGUARDING

      St Andrew’s College Language Schools a strict selection procedure for staff recruitment, looking carefully for qualified staff with relevant experience.

      We want you to be very safe and enjoy your visit to the UK. 

      From pre-arrival to departure, your safety and happiness are our priorities

      ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE 24-HOUR, ON CAMPUS, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.

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