Concord (Residence)

Concord College is an established international boarding school which, as well as providing the highest quality education for students from all over the world, have also been running summer courses for over 30 years.

Throughout the years many thousands of young people from all over the world have attended the programmes. The students from very diverse cultures, religions and creeds, live and study together in harmony and make long-lasting friendships.  Many students return for several years in a row to meet up with friends made on previous programmes and the school has children and even grandchildren of former students attending.

The aims of a Concord College summer programme for its students are:

• To build students’ confidence in their own abilities;
• To improve skills in English, including reading, writing, speaking and listening and/or to complement and increase students’ understanding of Science, Maths and Economics;
• To provide opportunities for students to find self-worth and enjoy their student life through a wide range of enrichment activities;
• To see something of Britain and the British way of life;
• To meet and make friends with young people from many different countries and enhance their intercultural understanding for international harmony;
• To provide a safe and caring environment.

The word ‘concord’ means harmony and it is a fantastic opportunity for young people from all over the world to live and study together on campus and to experience other languages and cultures.

Students must be aged between 10-17 for both the English or Science programme on the start date of the course.

There are no formal examinations at the end of the course although the students are tested on a weekly basis to monitor their progress.  An individual student report detailing the progress the student has made in their studies and their involvement in the recreational programme will be emailled to parents/guardians at the end of the course.

The school can cater for most special learning needs but it is important that the school is informed of any learning needs so that the school can provide the necessary support for the student.

Both the English and Science courses have lessons timetabled Monday to Friday between 0900 and 1500 with the exception of Wednesday when lessons finish at 1230.  The class sizes have a maximum of fourteen students.

The recreation and Skills Extra programme begin at 1530 Monday to Friday (except Wednesday).  This is optional for students aged 12+ and if they do not participate in the recreation or Skills Extra programme they have free time on campus until bedtime at 2230, although they do have electronic registration times during this period – 1830 at supper time for example.  The under 12 students are part of Cubs Club which takes place from 1500 until bedtime at 2130.  This involves a supervised, structured timetable of activities and additional excursions – all Under 12s must attend Cubs Club.

It is not possible to mix Science with an English course due to timetable constraints but there is the possibility to request additional English, Maths or Science lessons (at an extra cost).  Science students must have a good level of English to benefit fully from the course.

All accommodation for students selecting the English or Science programme is on campus. Summer School use 10 of the on campus residences which are strictly all boys or all girls.

Bedrooms are single occupancy, comfortable and well furnished.   Each room has a wash basin and rooms for older students are en suite. Each student bedroom has a security safe for personal possessions. The safes are large enough to store wallets, purses, mobile phones, iPads etc.  Each student will be responsible for their safe and room key.  An electrical adaptor for use in the UK will be required for hair dryers, straighteners, mobile phone charges etc.