Day 1

Arrive at Grittleton House late afternoon and straight in for a hot meal after the long journey. The group had time to settle in, unpack and explore the wonderful surroundings.

Day 2

The students sat a level placement test to determine their English lesson groups, according to CEFR. The group spent the afternoon onsite enjoying sports activities

Day 3

We organised a full day excursion to Swanage, on the UNESCO World heritage Jurassic coastline. Here the group enjoyed vast sandy beaches in a typical seaside resort town. As an added bonus, they enjoyed typical English weather of hot sunshine!

Day 4

First day of English lessons. The Students, who had already divided into groups according to ability, took part in two hours of fun, interactive lessons where they were encouraged to talk as much as possible to activate their language skills. The last part of the lesson is always dedicated to talking about the following days excursion.

In the afternoon they visited Cardiff, just 90 minutes drive, to see Cardiff castle and enjoy the shopping on offer.

Day 5

One of the highlights of the tour was a visit to Warner Bros. studios in London for the Harry Potter tour. Visitors can explore original props, costumes animatronic creatures and special effects used in the films.

Day 6

A full day visit to London, just 2 hours down the M4 motorway. With so many free attraction including museums, galleries and markets London offers something for all budgets. The group went for a flight on the London eye and after visited the Tower of London. Finally a trip to the capital wouldn’t be complete without fish and chips by the river!

Day 7

The English lessons continued with interactive games and project work on Oxford, the afternoons excursion. Departing with a pack lunch, the group first enjoyed a 2 hour walking tour with a local guide who took them into some of the lesser known colleges (some of which were used in the Harry Potter films) After, they visited the Bodleian library.

Day 8

The last day of English classes. In groups, the students made posters of their time in England. Certificates of achievement were presented to each student. The final day’s visit was to Chedder Caves and Bristol City. The town of Chedder (where the famous cheese is produced) is nestled in Chedder gorge, a National Trust site. The Caves, a result of millennia of water erosion make a fascinating subterranean tour

The students were rewarded for their hard work during the English lessons with a shopping trip and free time in Bristol.

Day 9

Packing and preparing for departure back to France with fond memories and plenty of photos!