Language Learning Experiences
Outdoor Education Experiences
FOOTBALL (10-17 years). For football lovers this is the perfect assignment. The Ardmore Football Academy has been carefully planned to ensure an unbeatable balance of training, education and recreation.
Football coaching and briefing sessions are conducted in English by qualified football coaches. The coaching sessions are interspersed with practice matches, technical tests and daily briefings to complete an all-round fully interactive and fun course.
Included • 15 hours of English per week • 12 Hours per week of football tuition by qualified Football Association Coaches • 1 Half Day Excursion (per week) • 1 Full Day Excursion (per week) • Football Kit Including Ardmore Football top • Visit to a Football stadium
Venue: LVS Ascot
TENNIS (12-17 years). All sessions are based on assessment of players abilities and are aimed at challenging their skills through a combination of tactical, court awareness and competitive drills. Each three-hour session has a different theme and is concluded with 1 hour of match play to give players the opportunity to practice what they have been taught.
Included • 15 hours of English per week • 12 hours of tennis coaching by qualified Tennis coaches • Full programme of excursions and evening activities
Venues: Shiplake College and King Edward’s
BASKETBALL (10-17 years). Each session is designed to work on the fundamentals of basketball, with sessions including shooting, ball handling and team play. All sessions ensure that children enjoy high activity sessions and that different standards of play are catered for.
As well as immersion into this fast paced sport, students can improve their knowledge of the English Language. The basketball briefings and coaching are conducted in English and the students enjoy the benefits of 15 hours of classroom English lessons per week.
Included • 12 hours of basketball coaching by qualified coaches • 15 hours of English lessons • Full programme of evening activities and excursions • Ardmore baskteball top
Venues: LVS Licensed Victuallers School and King Edward’s.
RUGBY (9-17 years). Available on request, coaching is delivered by professional coaches and covers all key aspects of the game, including tackling, contact skills, ball handling, and performing under pressure.
Sessions are tailored to the age and ability of the students, ensuring appropriate progression and engagement throughout. All coaching is delivered in English and includes essential sporting vocabulary to support both understanding and communication on the field.
Included • 15 hours of English per week • 12 hours of rugby coaching by professional coaches • 1 Full Day Excursion (per week) • 1 Half Day Excursion (per week) • Ardmore Rugby top
Venue: Shiplake College
