International Summer School
Why come to our summer school in Buxton?
The summer school in Buxton has been a great experience for me. My English has improved so much! And I am happy because I have experienced what it is like to live in the UK
”Min A Son, South Korea
- It takes place from Sunday 14 July to Sunday 11 August 2013.
- Buxton is a picturesque town set in the beautiful English countryside and in the heart of the famous Peak District National Park, the second most visited national park in the UK.
- You will improve your English language skills in a friendly and stimulating environment, hosted in a Heritage Grade II listed building, the Devonshire Dome.
- You will have the opportunity to go on cultural trips to beautiful stately homes and famous places like London and Chatsworth House.
- Buxton is very close to the cities of Manchester and Derby, but also to Sheffield and Nottingham.
Download our International Summer School leaflet (PDF, 3.08MB)
Who is it for?
It is aimed at a group of maximum 30 students from all around the globe. You must be over 18 years old and have a beginner level of English, for example IELTS 4.0 or equivalent.
What will you study?
Classes are fun and enjoyable with a focus on learning and giving students a taste of the English culture. The lessons are tailored, as far as possible, to meet the interests and needs of the class. It includes 25 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
English language and literature
- Idioms and synonyms
- Culture, values and norms
Social English
- Day-to-day vocabulary and phrases
- Role plays in cafes, restaurants and in the town centre
Mock English qualification test
- Opportunity to take a mock test to benchmark your level of English at the end of the summer school; part of the lecturing time will be dedicated to preparing for the test.
What is included?
This is a four-week residential course held in July and August at the Buxton Campus of the University of Derby in the UK. Students will develop English language, academic skills, and experience university life in the UK.
The price of the summer school includes:
- Airport transfers from/to Manchester Airport.
- Four weeks of English language lessons based in Buxton and delivered by our highly skilled English tutors.
- Accommodation in our en-suite halls of residence*
- Breakfast every day and lunch Monday to Friday.
- One cultural visit per week including transport and entrance (e.g. London and London Eye, and Chatsworth House).
- One dinner 'leaving' party.
- Support from our International Student Centre for visa, welfare and general questions about living and studying in Buxton.
*Rooms are based in self-catering apartments five minutes' walk from the Buxton Campus with 24-hour security, telephone and internet connection, heating, and electricity. They are furnished and include a bedding and kitchen pack on arrival.
How much will the summer school cost?
The cost per person is £1,650. In addition to this you will need to pay for your flights, your evening and weekend meals, and ensure that you have the correct travel and medical insurance, visas and spending money.
Looking for a shorter summer school?
There is also the option to attend a shorter international summer school for two weeks from Saturday 3 August to Sunday 18 August 2013 at our Derby Campus. More information on the Derby Summer School.
Example of a typical week at our summer school
| 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 |
