Studying as a family works when the timetables line up. If the adult course and the children’s course run at different times, someone spends the week waiting around — which is why the family programme is built so both run simultaneously.
How it is structured
The family programme runs year-round for children aged 8 and above accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Adults study General English 20 while a dedicated junior General English 20 runs at the same time, so you are in class together and free at the same time. It is a course-only booking with a minimum of one week.
Ages and options
| Age | Option | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 8+ | Family programme | With a parent or legal guardian, year-round |
| 12–17 | Young Learners Summer Programme | 20 lessons, usually mornings, junior classes max 10, summer only |
| 18+ | Standard adult courses | General English 10/20, Intensive English 30 and others |
For the summer Young Learners programme, students aged 12 to 16 travel with a parent or guardian. A 17-year-old may travel independently with a school-arranged host family, parental consent and school approval.
Planning the week
- Courses start every Monday, with a one-week minimum, so a single school holiday week is enough.
- Junior classes are capped at 10, smaller than the adult maximum of 15.
- Certificates require at least 85% attendance — worth knowing before planning day trips mid-week.
- Accommodation can be arranged through the school; a host family gives children more everyday English contact, while the residence suits families wanting independence.
What to expect from a junior class
The junior course is a proper General English course rather than a holiday club: twenty lessons a week, taught at the child’s placement level. Children are placed by the same online placement test as adults, so a confident young speaker is not held back and a beginner is not overwhelmed.