English Explorer

Question 1

Describe English Explorer

Answer 1

It combines a general English project-based academic programme with a choice of electives and includes tours and a fun-packed evening activity programme.

Question 2

What is English explorer all about?

Answer 2

Learning and achievement
Fun
Choice
Quality

Question 3

Project Work: how is the project work carried?

Answer 3

Each project is based on a theme: The royal Family, Great Inventions, London Life, Myths and Legends

Question 4

Does the projects have an outcome?

Answer 4

Yes, each project has an outcome: a short film, a magazine, a presentation, a short story

Question 5

What do the project work teach students?

Answer 5

It teaches students useful, practical language they need to achieve their project outcome at the appropriate language level.

Question 6

Why is project work great ?Give reason 1.

Answer 6

Each project is unique

Question 7

Why is project work great ?Give reason 2.

Answer 7

We can guarantee tee students will study something new

Question 8

Why is project work great ?Give reason 3.

Answer 8

Students have to use English in context to achieve something concrete, rather than learning language in abstract.

Question 9

Why is project work great ?Give reason 4.

Answer 9

It allows teachers the freedom to adapt the project to the needs and wishes of the students.

Question 10

What is English Explorer?

Answer 10

It is our generic young learner course which operates at all our centres

Question 11

How many sessions of electives will students do?

Answer 11

4x 90min sessions of their chosen elective, totalling 6 hours.

Question 12

Tell me about electives. Give answer 1.

Answer 12

Electives are fully planned by our staff with clear learning and language outcomes.

Question 13

Tell me about electives. Give answer 2.

Answer 13

All electives provide a guide for the students containing activities, information and language support.

Question 14

Tell me about electives. Give answer 3.

Answer 14

All electives are taught by staff with the relevant qualifications or experience.

Question 15

What are the premium electives?

Answer 15

1. Horse Riding
2. Golf
3. Outdoor Survivals

ONLY at Wellington

Question 16

How many electives can students choose? (Only at Wellington)

Answer 16

One per course

Question 17

How many hours do premium electives consist of?

Answer 17

18 hours tuition total

Question 18

Are premium electives free?

Answer 18

No, they have an extra charge to cover costs of professional tuition, equipment and transport

Question 19

Who teach premium electives?

Answer 19

Taught by trained professionals with appropriate qualifications (not by Bell Staff)

Question 20

How many study tours does a two week course have?

Answer 20

3 full day study tours

Question 21

Tell me something about study tour?

Answer 21

They are integrated into academic programme and help students develop their English

Question 22

How does the study tour work?

Answer 22

Students are prepared for the study tour in class, given a task to do on the trip and have a feedback lesson afterwards.

Question 23

What is the staff/Student ratio for seniors (12-17)? In and outside London.

Answer 23

In London 1/10

Outside London 1/14

Question 24

What is the staff/Student ratio for juniors (7-11)? In and outside London.

Answer 24

In London 1/6

Outside London 1/10

Question 25

What are students given on study tours for their safety?

Answer 25

An ID card with an emergency number to call if they get lost or need help.

Question 26

Is their a meeting point on study tours?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

What do students get on study tours for when they have free time?

Answer 27

A map and clear itinerary