Young Learner English for Academic Purposes

Young Learner English for Academic Purposes

Live and study in the home of your teacher. A course for young learners aged 14-17. This course is suitable for motivated young students who need English to help them prepare for studying at an English-speaking school.

Suitable for
Young learners aged 14-17 who are preparing to go to, or are already at, an English-speaking school. The emphasis is on the English language skills required to participate in a school classroom environment.

Accommodation
Accommodation is in the home of your carefully selected home teacher

Minimum age
14 years (students aged 11-13 may be conditionally accepted with a weekly supplement)

Course start dates
Arrive at your teacher’s home on any Sunday

Minimum length of stay
1 week

Levels
All levels from beginner to advanced

Study options
1-1 individual tuition or 2-1 tuition with your friend, colleague or family member

Key points

  • 1-1 lessons with your teacher
  • learn English for a school academic environment
  • social activities outside of lesson time with maximum opportunity for language practice with your teacher and family
  • total immersion in the language
  • safe environment with carefully selected teachers

Your goals

  • to gain confidence in using the spoken language in classroom and social situations
  • to improve listening comprehension skills and speed of reactions
  • to enjoy the experience of learning English in a home environment

Fees include

  • intensive English language tuition with your teacher
  • all meals taken at home
  • comfortable homestay accommodation with your private bedroom
  • hospitality of a welcoming host family
  • study materials for use during your stay
  • student information pack
  • support from Homelingua staff before arrival and during your stay
  • course report and certificate of attendance

2011 Fees. Valid from 2nd January 2011 - 31st December 2011 (fees per person)

Tuition time20 hours per week25 hours per week

1-12-11-12-1
1 week £1000£750£1150£860
2 weeks£2000£1500£2300£1720
3 weeks£3000£2250£3450£2580
4 weeks£3900£2925£4485£3354
Course supplements 1 person 2 people
Additional night's accommodation (max 2 nights) £50 per night
 £40 per night
London and Edinburgh area £60 per week £50 per week
Private bathroom £100 per week £70 per week
Superior accommodation (including private bathroom)   £350 per week  £250 per week 
*Young child supplement for children age 11-13 £300 per week £200 per week
Christmas and New Year supplement £100 per week £60 per week
**Airport meeting service: Heathrow £80 per flight £50 per flight
**Airport meeting service: Stansted, Luton, Gatwick £100 per flight £80 per flight
Summer supplement 26.06.2011 - 27.08.2011 £30 per week £20 per week

Fees include expenses incurred during activity-based learning with the teacher. A supplement may be required if the student has specific requests for activities and excursions

*The young child supplement includes all out of lessons costs for the student such as refreshments, cinema visits etc

**Airport meeting service fee includes the first 2 hours of waiting time. Additional waiting time charged at £20.00 per hour. This is required for students under 14 and may be required for older junior students depending on airline regulations and other reasons.