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YOUNG LEARNERS SPECIAL . SPECIAL FEATURE

A class

apart? STONYHURST LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Melanie Butler dives

into the data on
boarding schools Stonyhurst Language School

tatistics show that British boarding for summer schools and 3.03 for year-round schools were set up to promote international
schools are the top-performing sector providers. Of the seven providers in this issue understanding, and both became successful
in UK EFL, based on reports from who score more than five bonus points, four boarding schools: St Clare’s Oxford became
SBritish Council inspection reports. are boarding schools: Millfield, Bishopstrow one of the first UK schools to introduce the
On average, a boarding school will be College, St Clare’s Oxford and Moreton Hall. International Baccalaureate, and Concord
awarded nine areas of strength by the We should say, however, that the highest College was ranked as number four in the
inspectors, out of a possible 15. This puts score overall went to two summer school country for A level exam results on its 70th
them ahead of the universities, with an providers. birthday last year.
average of eight areas of strength, and one Many boarding schools have hundreds of No boarding school is required to be
standard deviation above the average score of years of experience, as Matthew Siegal of inspected by the British Council, they choose
five achieved across the total of all accredited Stonyhurst (founded in 1592) points out in this additional accreditation for their English
language centres. our case study opposite. St Edmund’s, language provision, typically their summer
The sector performs particularly strongly in Harrow and Sherborne are also more than programmes. But some, like Sherborne and
welfare, the area we focus on for our sector 400 years old. Moreton Hall, accredit their International
rankings for young learners. These schools Newer boarding schools, however, can also Study Centres. Rossall School has chosen to
have an average score 4.16, compared to 3.95 do well. Just after the war, two language accredit all its English language provision.

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British Council Accredited Centre of Excellence

WELCOME

Case study: Stonyhurst Language school
Stonyhurst College is the UK’s leading Catholic
independent school for boarders and day students. Set wned and run by Stonyhurst make sure students are safe, comfortable, and
in a magnificent Grade I listed building, in beautiful
countryside, the College has a fascinating heritage, College, the summer language happy.
fine reputation and excellent facilities. school takes place on the historic “Since our foundation in 1593 on mainland STONYHURST LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Oschool campus, which boasts four Europe, at Stonyhurst we have always had a
The Stonyhurst Language School is an exciting libraries, a new tennis dome and what is strong international outlook. Our knowledge,
opportunity to immerse yourself in an English and believed to be the oldest museum in the expertise and hundreds of years of accumulated
activities-based programme. Join the international English-speaking world. experience provides the ideal platform for an
Stonyhurst family, making life-long friendships and
unforgettable memories. Indeed, their long educational history gives international language school.”
schools like Stonyhurst their edge, says In a school where art by Rubens and
We hope you will join us... Course Director Matthew Siegal. Rembrandt hangs on the walls, and where Matt Siegal, Course Director
“Boarding schools have a great deal of there is an early copy of Shakespeare’s first
experience in helping students improve their folio, “inspiration is all around you,” says Stonyhurst Language School is also, “one
English language skills, because we offer a full Matthew. big family,” emphasises Siegal. “It is a happy
STONYHURST LANGUAGE SCHOOL Stonyhurst College, Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ curriculum of study to international students “All our students have unlimited access to and supportive place where young people
Email: summerschool@stonyhurst.ac.uk Tel: +44 1254 827270 year-round. discover and explore our unique history, from all over the world, learn, laugh and
Web: languageschool.stonyhurst.ac.uk @StonyhurstSLS @StonyhurstLanguageSchool “And pastoral staff specialise in taking care enhancing the impact of the wonderful come together, sharing one common
of children, devoting time and resources to programme.” language.”

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