Derby Summer School

"I find the study environment very warm and welcoming due to the ongoing support I get from my tutors. I have genuinely had the best learning experience here."

Why choose this course?

Derby is a thriving city set in beautiful countryside in the heart of England
You will have the chance to improve your English language skills in a friendly and stimulating learning environment
You will have the opportunity to go on cultural trips to famous places including Chatsworth stately home and London
Visit Britain in the summer

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What is included?

This is a two week residential course held from Saturday 3 August to Sunday 18 August 2013 at our Derby Campus. You will develop English language and academic skills, and experience university life in Britain. The course is aimed at students over the age of 18.

Included in the trip are:

Classroom lessons based at our Derby Campus. We have professionally qualified teaching staff, experienced in English language courses
Cultural visits to London and Chatsworth stately home to practice some of the language skills you have learnt
Accommodation in our halls of residence - these are self catering apartments close to the Derby Campus sites with 24 hour security. Each room has a bed, wardrobe, desk, telephone and internet connection
Airport transfers at the beginning and end of the course
Lunch vouchers when on campus to use at a choice of places to eat
Return Unibus tickets for each day you're required to be at the main university site - these buses run regularly between the city centre, halls of residence and the Derby Campus
Support from our International Student Centre for visa, welfare and general questions about living and studying in Derby.

How much will this course cost?

The cost per person is £950. In addition to this you will need to book your own flights and ensure you have the correct travel and medical insurance, visas and spending money.

What will you study?

Classes are fun and enjoyable with a focus on learning. The lessons are tailored, as far as possible, to meet the interests and needs of the class. It includes around 20 teaching hours per week.

Study areas can include:

Academic language improvement

Academic writing skills
Academic listening, discussion and presentation skills
Subject specific English e.g. Business English

General language improvement

Vocabulary and grammar
Speaking, listening and pronunciation
Social English

Study Skills

Time management
Research and referencing skills

Looking for a longer summer school?

The University is also running a four week residential summer school from July to August, based at our Buxton Campus (located in the heart of the Peak District). Further details on the Buxton Summer School.

Example schedule

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Arrive in the UK	Welcome	Teaching	Trip to London	Teaching	Teaching	Optional trip (additional)
	Break	Break		Break	Break
	Orientation	Teaching		Teaching	Teaching
	Lunch	Lunch		Lunch	Lunch
	Introduction to the programme	Teaching		Teaching	Teaching
	Break	Break		Break	Break
	Teaching	Teaching		Teaching	Teaching
	Welcome dinner	Social activity		Social activity	Social activity