Case Studies - Summer school
Fluent Greek girls
Two 16 and 17 year old Greek girls, who were almost fluent, wanted to come to the UK to prepare for their proficiency exam. We were able to ensure the girls had suitably experienced teachers to ensure they got maximum benefit from their time with us.
The girls found that the range of accents and friendliness of the staff helped them take their language to the next level. They learned many idioms from all regions and improved their listening skills considerably.
Young Chinese girls
Our youngest student in 2018 was a girl from China. This was the first time that she (and her sister) had been to Europe and was a big responsibility for us as well as a big challenge for her.
We spent considerable time not only helping her adapt to her new environment, but also contacting and reassuring her parents, to make sure they were comfortable with her new surrounds. She profited immensely from her time with us, as much socially as academically and her father specifically commented on how impressed he was with her increased level of independence
Saudi Arabian boy preparing for exams
A 12 year old boy came to the camp for four weeks, for one reason – to pass the exams required by International Schools, which he has failed by some margin prior to the summer.
He undertook a course of additional English lessons at XUK English and ended up passing with flying colours – a spectacular turnaround.
His new headmaster said he had never in his life seen such a rapid improvement in performance and he talked of ‘miracles’, all of which was testament to the time our experienced staff spent on both technique and confidence.
Swiss beginner
An 11 year old girl and her older brother, from Switzerland, were one of our few day campers at XUK English. They combined a family holiday with a stay for their children at XUK English.
Our flexibility enabled them to have lessons with us in the morning and spend as much time with us in the afternoons and evenings as they and their family chose. She arrived in the UK being able to speak little or no English, but after just a week, was able to communicate basic ideas and thoughts.
