ELLESMERE COLLEGE with English classes

Ellesmere is a small English town near Oswestry in Shropshire, an area known as the Lake District. The Mere, the largest and most spectacular of the area’s nine glacial lakes, lies on the edge of town and is surrounded by woodland and gardens, making it a haven for nature lovers. Over the centuries, Ellesmere has developed into a lively market town with Georgian buildings, medieval streets and a varied range of independent shops.

Located just outside the town, Ellesmere College was founded in 1884 and enjoys an excellent reputation. Its impressive buildings and surrounding grounds contain well-equipped classrooms, a computer room, sports centre, squash court, cricket and rugby pitches, football field, gym, tennis courts and an indoor swimming pool. The school belongs to the Woodard Corporation, the United Kingdom’s largest group of independent schools.

The course includes 12 hours of general English from Monday to Friday, with classes held in the morning or afternoon. Groups have a maximum of 15 students and are taught by specialist teachers using an engaging and participative approach. Students practise the four main communication skills, with particular emphasis on speaking. A placement test allows students to join a suitable group from the first day. Every student receives a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.

Students receive full board and stay in boarding houses on campus. Accommodation consists of single rooms or shared dormitories for up to eight students, with communal bathrooms.

In addition to lessons, the programme includes sporting and cultural activities every afternoon, full-day coach excursions to places of tourist and commercial interest, and an evening activity after dinner. Activities are led by our monitors with support from our local coordinator.