Leisure
Each afternoon we offer a varied and interesting activities programme. Students can choose either a sporting activity or a cultural visit and these activities all help with learning. It is surprising how much English can be practised on the sports field or in souvenir shops or visiting a castle. Our staff encourage students to speak English as much as possible outside of the classroom. All Young Learners take part in the afternoon and evening programme, as we believe keeping students engaged is the best way to avoid the risk of boredom or home sickness.
Sample Weekly Timetable
In the evenings there are activities every night for those students on residential courses and three nights per week for students staying with host families. Evening activities include lively entertainment, from supervised discos to Scottish evenings and treasure hunts. All students go on a full day excursion on Saturdays and residential students also enjoy a half-day outing on Sundays.
Sample Weekly Timetable
One Week Residential Programme – Edinburgh
| WEEK | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
| Sunday | arrival of new students | welcome talk by Residential Officer* | |
| other students: • free time* |
• Botanic Gardens* or • Crammond beach walk* |
other students: • film night |
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| Monday | classes |
new students:
• introductory walking tour of the city other students:
• Edinburgh Castle – Edinburgh most famous landmark • National Gallery of Scotland – paintings by great artists and the national collection
• Edinburgh Dungeons – horrible histories come alive • football • tennis |
• climb Arthur’s Seat for wonderful views* • games on the meadows* |
| Tuesday | classes | • Holyrood Palace – the Queen's official residence • Dynamic Earth – take a thrilling journey back in time to learn about our planet Earth • arts and crafts • volleyball • badminton |
• ten pin bowling
• Scottish dancing
• treasure hunt |
| Wednesday | classes | • The Georgian House – visit an 18th century home followed by a riverside walk through the Dean Village • Royal Museum of Scotland – international collection of art, natural history, science and technology • basketball • football |
• circus skills* • table tennis* |
| Thursday | classes | • Camera Obscura – slide show explores the city’s beauty and history • National Gallery of Modern Art – fine 20th century collection • photo/history tour • swimming |
• Quiz night
• Scottish Cookery
• games on the meadows
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| Friday | classes | • free afternoon | • disco |
| Saturday | • full-day excursion to Stirling OR Glasgow OR St. Andrews | Whole residence activity: pop idol OR fashion show OR casino night* | |
Students in Homestay accommodation take part in all events except those marked.*
Sample Weekly Timetable
One Week Residential Programme – Strathallan
| WEEK | Morning | Afternoon | Pre-dinner | Evening |
| Sunday | new students: arrivals/introductory tour |
unpacking | welcome talk by Course Director |
|
| other students: free time |
Wacky Races – Get ready for the egg & spoon race, the 3-legged race or the sack race. | unpacking | karaoke night | |
| Monday | classes | Scottish dancing swimming basketball bike ride tennis football |
homework |
treasure hunt
rounders badminton
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| Tuesday | classes |
Scottish cooking
face painting quick criket
nature ramble volleyball drama workshop |
homework | barbeque and games |
| Wednesday | classes | Half-day excursion to the Wallace Monument and Stirling | homework |
football
bike ride
sweet making
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| Thursday | classes | tennis arts and crafts basketball ultimate frisbee bike ride football volleyball |
homework |
scavenger hunt
touch rugby
tennis
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| Friday | classes | introductory tour of Perth OR Dundee followed by free time for shopping |
homework | disco |
| Saturday | full-day excursion to St Andrews OR Glasgow OR Edinburgh | talent show | ||
Note: Golf as an activity is included in the fees but lessons are at an extra cost.
Lessons are subject to availability and must be booked in advance.
Lessons are subject to availability and must be booked in advance.
