Summer Courses Abroad in Portsmouth, England
- 13 to 17 years old
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Dates: July 6 - July 26
- 20 English lessons per week
- Accommodation: Student residence
About Portsmouth
Located on England's southern coast in the country of Hampshire, Portsmouth is a wonderful city of approximately 190,000. Having spent centuries as home to an important port, it boasts the oldest dry dock in the world still in use as well as many famous boats and ships.
While Portsmouth lost importance as a military port a few years back, it still maintains a major shipyard and base for the Royal Navy. There is a commercial port that links to the mainland for people and cargo.
The majority of Portsmouth tourist attractions bear witness to its celebrated naval history. Some examples include: the D-Day Museum, the Royal Marina Museum, and a shipyard where you can visit several famous ships- the HMS Victory, the HMS Warrior and the remains of the Mary Rose.
Academic Center: University of Portsmouth
The academic center is situated right in the heart of Portsmouth, a fully-equipped university campus just a short walk from downtown. Facilities include a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports installations, including a pool.
Course Characteristics
Classes use a communicative approach and utilize diverse methods, such as group work, role-playing and putting on skits.
- 20 lessons per week in small groups (maximum: 15 students).
Accommodation
Students will stay in a residence with individual rooms and full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Activities & Excursions
- Daytime activities: sports and visits to various places of touristic and cultural interest.
- Excursions: one full-day excursion and one partial-day excursion per week. Examples: London, Brighton, etc.
- Afternoon activities: movies, disco, shows, etc.
Program Prices
| Standard | ||
| 3 semanas | 2.680€ |
Included in the price:
- Airline ticket
- Chosen program & classes
- Academic materials
- Residential accommodation in an individual room with full-board.
- Complete schedule of activities & excursions
- One half-day excursions and one full-day excursion per week
- Transfers to/ from the airport
- Course certerificate
- Medical & accident insurance
- Spanish counselor assistance, attention & supervision
