Intensive English Easter & Spring Course
The lessons and teachers are so much better than in Germany! I have become so much more confident and independent and I am grateful for the opportunity to study at Sherborne International *from student feedback survey
Our Intensive English Spring Course is perfect for international students aged 11 - 17, A1-C2. Our program combines engaging, topic-based English lessons with specialized language-focused subject classes. Students will improve their English skills while exploring exciting topics and expanding their vocabulary.
It is based on our Intensive English summer school course, which was the first of its kind for international students and celebrated its 34th anniversary in 2026!
This course is perfect for students who:
- Wish to improve the fluency and accuracy of their spoken and written English
- Are considering joining a British independent school and wish to improve their English language skills in this context (including exposure to some academic language through the subject lessons)
- Are already at a UK school but want to enhance their English language skills
- Want to sample independent school life and culture in England while socialising with students from different nationalities
- Want to acclimatise themselves or receive a boost by enrolling on an English summer school course prior to starting at a UK school in September
Students study English, with level-appropriate subject taster lessons in: Sciences, Maths, History, ICT, Geography, Art and Drama.
- 20 hours of tuition per week
- Usual class size of 8 students.
- Full programme of sports, afternoon and evening activities.
Our highly reputable and well-established English programme encourages students to:
- Practise the language they already know.
- Consolidate new language.
- Build their vocabulary and improve their grammar.
- Collaborate with others to practise 21st century skills - essential soft skills, students will need for success in the future; such as problem solving and teamwork.
- Gain the confidence to ask questions, give presentations, deliver speeches and join in debates.
