Specialist Courses 

Preparing students with essential tech skills

This programme provides students the opportunity to learn valuable coding and robotics skills that will give them a competitive edge in the technological landscape.

During the course the students will learn:

• how to program and operate a Lego Mindstorms EV3 robot
• essential coding, programming skills in JavaScript and Python
• how to build a website & develop an app

Develop the skills of a future world leader

The Future World Leaders Academy offers a truly cross-cultural opportunity for young learners to improve their key skills in debating with students from other countries.

The students will have a chance to:

• work together in small groups to form their own government
• try to sustain their countries through UN-related global issue scenarios
• meet with guest speakers
• participate in public speaking workshops

Intensive English language learning

This course is the perfect choice for individuals and groups looking for an intensive English course, and that are fully committed to improving their English to the highest standard.

Students will benefit from a total of 27 hours of English per week.

Learn about green living

This programme provides students the opportunity to learn how to live in a sustainable way both from the environmental and ethical point of view. Students will become more conscious of the environment and take a little step towards a future of change.

During this course student will:

• learn the vocabulary of sustainability
• develop critical thinking
• exchange practical tips and ideas with their peers

Why settle for one fantastic destination when you can have two?

This programme provides students the opportunity to experience two of the USA’s most lively and exciting destinations: New York City & Boston.

Students travelling to the USA will have the chance to visit some of the most iconic places during their stay,which includes:

• 1 full day excursion per week
• 3 half day excursion per week

Explore the lively and exciting city of  London

This discovery programme is the perfect choice for students wishing to explore the world-renowned city of London and its most popular attractions.

Students can select from four of our fantastic centres with an intensive excursion programme, allowing them to combine English language learning with an educational and cultural tour of London.

Why settle for one fantastic destination when you can have two?

This programme provides students the opportunity to experience Los Angeles & San Francisco, staying at their prestigious universities – UCLA & UC Berkeley.

Students travelling to the USA will have the chance to visit some of the most famous attractions during their stay, which includes:

• 1 full day excursion per week
• 3 half day excursion per week

Making the world a better place

This programme is excellent for students willing to contribute to society during their Ardmore stay. Students will combine their English language course with the opportunity to practice their language skills with members of the local community.

The volunteer sessions may include:

• work in food pantries or soup kitchens,
• visits to old age homes
• maintenance and clean up of park & beach

Experience a world of Wizardry and Witchcraft

The programme combines English skills & Witchcraft together to offer a unique chance for our international students to live an enchanted experience, learning magic tricks and spells.

During this academy students will:

• perform magical activities & Quidditch tournament
• visit the Harry Potter Studios
• go on Harry Potter-themed excursions
• stay in “Hogwarts style” boarding schools

Developing basketball skills

This academy is for all those students that want to improve their basketball skills as well as their knowledge of English.
All sessions are delivered to ensure that all young learners enjoy high activity sessions and that the drills are flexible and catered to different standards of play.

During the course, young learners work on the fundamentals of basketball including:

• shooting
• ball handling
• teamplay
•  competitions throughout the week

Developing football skills

Our Football Academy has been planned by football professionals coaches to ensure the correct balance of intense training, education, and recreation while learning key football terminology. The course offers a balance of practice matches, technical tests, and daily briefings

The programme combines:

• Individual techniques
• Technical circuits
• Goal keeping
• Free kicks and corners
• Dribbling and dummies
• Fair play

Developing golf skills

Our Golf Academy offers students the opportunity to have professional coaching in English, with a special emphasis on techniques and skills. The students will have the opportunity to play on a 9 or 18 hole course at least once per week during the course.

Coaching sessions will include:
• Individual Techniques
• Posture & Grip
• Chipping Skills
• Game Play & Tactics

Developing rugby skills

Our Rugby Academy provides students the opportunity to improve their rugby skills. The coaching sessions are adapted to students’ age and delivered by professional coaches in order to give the course a competitive advantage.

The course focuses on:

• tackling
• taking the ball into contact
• ball-handling skills
• performing skills under pressure

Developing tennis skills

Our tennis academy provides students the opportunity to improve their skills in the English language and tennis. All sessions are based on the assessment of players’ abilities and are aimed at challenging the students.

The course, delivered by professional coaches, combines together:

• competitive drills
• court awareness
• tennis tactics
• one hour match