ACS Cobham is located on a private estate, 24km from central London, surrounded by beautiful countryside, while close to all the attractions of London. This impressive international school sits within a secure 50-hectare campus with excellent facilities for study, creative activities and recreation. The boarding houses offers accommodation of hotel standard. Heathrow and Gatwick airports are 45 minutes away.
The outstanding sporting facilities include an impressive indoor 25m 6-lane swimming pool, a first-rate sports hall, a dance studio, a modern gym, an Olympic-sized athletics track, football pitches and 6 all-weather tennis courts. There is a flagship 500-seat theatre, drama studio, music rooms, an art state-of-the-art 500-seat theatre, drama and art studio and IT suites.
We offer an intensive, truly multi-national programme. and a chance to meet English children.
WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME
- This blended programme of English, STEM, Young Entrepreneur and Presentation Skills/Debate encourages leadership and collaborative problem-solving - essential skills for success in the 21st century
- Wide range of additional activities (Discovery Extra) broadens your horizons
- Staff mentors help you identify your goals to meet personal targets
- Large, modern campus with hotel standard en suite accommodation and outstanding facilities
- Close to London - experience the best of Britain!
- Lots of opportunities to experience British culture and speak English with our English Student Hosts.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
- This programme runs for 2 or 4 weeks (45 hours' tuition per 2 weeks).
- You will study all four subjects over 2 weeks to broaden your skill set and to develop your leadership potential
- Maximum class size: 15 international students
- Classes are level-based. Students are split into groups to ensure a good nationality mix
- Enrichment workshops e.g. code breaking enhance and complement the academic programme
- Impressive campus used as an extension of the classroom e.g. pond dipping, stargazing, survival skills
- Guest speakers (e.g. Science Demo Workshop) reinforce the importance of evidence-based thinking and decision-making.
ENGLISH SKILLS
- Improve core skills and technical accuracy
- Enhance fluency through stimulating, collaborative sessions
- All tasks stretch and challenge
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and learn the important steps to become a confident young leader
- Solve problems and devise creative solutions through the introduction of business projects
STEM / PRACTICAL SCIENCE
* STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
- Conduct basic experiments in a science laboratory - evaluate evidence, think logically and solve real-world problems
- Collaborate on practical tasks. Projects integrate science, technology, engineering and maths
PRESENTATION SKILLS/DEBATE
- Learn how to present before an audience - engage, inspire and persuade
- Explore a range of practical techniques and develop your confidence.
ACTIVITY PROGRAMME
- A wide range of activities are offered each week on Cobham's amazing campus! Choose from sports, art and design activities, team games and weekly campus challenges
- 2 excursions each week e.g. London (Thames river cruise, West End musical), Hampton Court Palace, Kew Gardens, Oxford (guided walking tour, museums, punting), Thorpe Park, Winchester (Science Centre), Warner Bros Studios (Harry Potter).
ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION
- The outstanding, newly-built/refurbished boarding houses are exceptional. All single and twin 'premium' study bedrooms have en suite facilities
- Spacious and light common areas; ideal for relaxed house evenings
- Safe campus with security gate and 24hr guard
- Close supervision by our resident staff
- Full board
- WiFi available (at specific times).