We have been running a residential Summer School for over 30 years. Boys and girls between

the ages of 12 and 17 visit us, either in small groups or as individuals, for any number of weeks

during the course. Students come from all over the world, creating a uniquely diverse and

friendly atmosphere, which is cherished by students and staff alike.

The courses are constructed carefully to give each and every student the opportunity to improve his or her English

whilst, at the same time, taking advantage of a huge range of sporting and social opportunities, in the form of

activities and excursions. By living and studying together, the course encourages students to speak English with

one another and to experience one another’s cultures.

The Brooke House College Summer School is our own course. The majority of the Summer School teachers, activities

and residential staff work at the college during the academic year and so are qualified, professional and experienced.

They create an atmosphere of friendliness within the college, with their primary concern

being the care and welfare of the students, many of whom are away from home for the

first time in their lives.

A measure of the success of the Brooke House College Summer School is that many

students return to the course year after year to repeat the Summer School learning

experience time and time again. We hope that you will join us.

Welcome COURSES

Robert Price

Summer School Director

Summer School students may choose from one of the following five courses:

• English Plus Activities• English Plus• IELTS Preparation• English Plus Football• English Plus Riding

All courses include residential accommodation in one of our boarding houses, meals, tuition, on and off-campus activities, one half-day and two full-day excursions, a report, certificate and commemorative DVD. Please refer to the insert with this brochure for detailed information and sample programmes for each course.

English Language LearningUpon arrival at the college, our students take an English Language test and they are placed in a class appropriate to their ability. Each student’s progress is monitored throughout their course and students may change class as their learning progresses. Teaching takes place in small, mixed nationality groups, averaging 10-12 students per class. All Summer School teachers are qualified in the teaching of English and most teach at the college throughout the academic year. Our teachers make English Language learning interesting, challenging and entertaining, and students are encouraged to speak and contribute as much as possible in class. Classes are designed to build each student’s confidence and to make them enjoy learning the English Language.

Activities and VisitsOutside of the classroom, students take part in organised and fully supervised activities, catering for a wide range of hobbies and interests. For students on the English Plus Activities course, activities take place every weekday afternoon and include:Sports (swimming, basketball, badminton, tennis, football, golf), Dance, Roller-skating, Bowling, Cinema, LazerQuest, Shopping trips and local visits.

All students on all courses join together after supper for on-campus evening activities, which include:Discos, Quiz nights, Games nights, Computers, Jewellery Making, Face Painting, Nail Art, Dance, Sports (football, basketball, volleyball), DVD nights.

ENGLISH PLUS ACTIVITIES STUDENTS study English each

weekday morning and take part in a variety of activities and visits in

the afternoons. Please see below for list of afternoon activities and

visits.

STUDENTS WHO SELECT THE ENGLISH PLUS COURSE

take classes in the mornings and additional classes in the

afternoons in which they benefit from learning about UK culture

and British society. This course is designed for students who

already possess a good level of English and who wish to gain an

insight into the UK whilst studying the language. Please see the

insert to this brochure for a full list of English Plus topics.

STUDENTS WHO SELECT THE IELTS PREPARATION

COURSE train towards the IELTS test every weekday morning

and take part in English Plus classes in the afternoons. The

course is taught by specialist teachers with experience in

training students towards the IELTS qualification. Students

who enrol on IELTS Preparation may opt to take the IELTS

test in Cambridge at the end of their course.

STUDENTS WHO CHOOSE

THE ENGLISH PLUS FOOTBALL

COURSE take English classes each

morning and spend some afternoons

training with expert coaches from

the Brooke House College Football

Academy. Sessions include tactics

and skills exercises and small-sided

games. A great Macron football shirt

is included in the fees!

THOSE STUDENTS WHO OPT FOR ENGLISH PLUS

RIDING have English classes each morning then spend

their afternoons at riding stables near to Market

Harborough. Students receive expert riding tuition in the

school and often ride out on hacks with their instructors

into Leicestershire’s beautiful countryside.

“I was very happy with my stay at Brooke House. The programmewas fascinating and the organisation, conditions and atmospherewere excellent.”Ana from Romania, English Plus Riding, 2010

‘I really enjoyed my stay in the UK, the cheerful atmosphere inBrooke House, the high-level English lessons and all of theinteresting activities there, especially the horse riding.’Nikita from Russia, English Plus and English Plus Riding, 2009

CONTACTBrooke House College, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AU EnglandTel: + 44 1858 462452 Fax: + 44 1858 462487E-mail: enquiries@brookehouse.comWebsite: www.brookehouse.com/summerschool

The College and Location

Brooke House College is situated in the small, typicallyEnglish town of Market Harborough, which lies right in thecentre of England, just two hours north of London by car.Market Harborough is easily accessible by air with many ofthe UK’s major airports being under two hours away:

East Midlands Airport – 50 minutesBirmingham Airport – 50 minutesLondon Luton Airport – 1 hour 15 minutesLondon Stansted Airport – 1 hour 15 minutesLondon Heathrow Airport – 1 hour 45 minutesLondon Gatwick Airport – 2 hours 30 minutes

Brooke House College sits just outside the town centre. The self-contained campus possessespleasant gardens and plenty of open space for our students to enjoy. Facilities include a five-a-sidefootball pitch, basketball and volleyball court, a games room with pool and table tennis, acomfortable common room and television room, a computer room with internet access, Wi-Fiinternet access and a piano room.

Boys and girls are accommodated separately in one of our fully supervised residences. There aresingle, twin and triple rooms available and every bedroom is warm, comfortable and fully equipped.Each house contains a common room and kitchenette where students may relax and prepare theirown snacks.

Students eat three hot meals per day in the central dining room. Cooked breakfasts are on offerevery day and fresh fruit and salad are available at all mealtimes. The catering is of the highestquality making sure that each meal provides a wide choice of tasty, healthy and nutritionallybalanced food.

The safety, care and welfare of our students are of paramount importance at all times, day andnight. Pre-departure information provides parents with complete details of the care and welfarearrangements which we put in place for the students.

EXCURSIONS

Full-day Excursions (weekend – all-courses)• London Sightseeing• London Museums and Shopping• Oxford, Oxford University and Blenheim Palace

• York and York Minster• Cambridge, Cambridge University andpunting on the River Cam

• Birmingham and Cadbury Chocolate World• Warwick Castle• Alton Towers – theme park

Half-day Excursions (weekday – all courses)• Stratford-upon-Avon• Cycling around Rutland Water• Rockingham Castle – Mediaeval castle• Nottingham • Space Centre

“Kostya was so happy when hereturned from Summer Schooland we are now consideringsending him to Brooke Housefor an academic course in the future.”Parents of Konstantyn from Ukraine,English Plus and English PlusFootball, 2010

“I have been to Brooke HouseSummer School three timesalready! I really enjoyedBrooke House College, the staffis nice and always available,activities are always funny andinteresting. Thanks to BrookeHouse I have got a better levelin English and I have met lotof nice people from everywherein the world.” Pauline, France, English Plus and English Plus Activities, 2008, 2009, 2010

“I was the only German girlon the course for one of theweeks but I made manyfriends and enjoyed myselfvery much. I am alreadythinking about coming backnext year.”Janne from Germany, English PlusActivities, 2010