Glasgow City

Strongest Points

Glasgow is a paradise for outdoor rest fans. In the city there are 70 wondeful parks and gardens.  

The older park in the city is named Glasgow Green. 

There is also an important numbers of markets with local products and local craft such as the St. Enoch Center. 



Study English in Glasgow 

Glasgow si the best city of Scotland and the third of the United Kingdome after London and Birmingham. It is situated on the banks of the River Clyde in the Lowlands of Scotland. The people of Glasgow are known as Glaswegians and there are more than one million two hundred thousand inhabitants.

Glasgow brings an attractive cultural offer of museums, galleries, victorian architecture, theaters.. during all the year, especially in summer : and also a great gastronomic and commercial offer to satisfiy any kind of preference or need.

In addition to the walks through the picturesque parks, tourists are famous for walks through local markets and shopping centers. The most popular shopping center is Buchanan Galleries, it presents many boutics and commercial pavilions where it is possible to buy jewelry items and attractive souvenirs.

There is always interesting things to see or to do in Glasgow. 



Complete program in Glasgow City (to 11 from 17 years old)

Classes are taught on the same campus. It is very comfortable and allows you to get to class in a few minutes.

The natives teachers have a broad experience in english teaching and in culture to young people of all ages and nationalities and are certified by the British Council.

The English course has 2 classes per day the monday and the friday, of a period of 90 minutes each one, in total 15 hours de classes per week. Classes focus on communicative practice and improving your conversational skills.

Level test 

The first day a level test is performed to assign the groups. No previous level required. With a maximum of 15 students per classroom.

Class schedule 

The first week classes take place in the morning from 9:00 am to 12:20 am with a half-hour break and the second week classes are shared the afternoon from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm. 

Characteristics

  • Course duration 2 weeks
  • Horas per Week  15
  • Duration of Classes  60 Minutes
  • Timetables Morning or afternoon
  • Level test  Yes
  • Accredited Diploma  Yes
  • Level  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.
  • Maximum students per class in summer  15
  • Average during the rest of year  15
  • Minimum age  11

Extra-curricular Activities

Everyday, for the afternoons and during the weekends, an entertaining program of extra-curricular activities and excursions is organise. It offers the opportunity to see others interests sites in Scotland, monuments, natural parks and museums. 

The activities of the program are designed to help student to understand the Scotland's culture and history through some visits and activities. 

Monitors 

During the English course, students will have to their disposition a group of international monitors to resolve any doubt that may arise or any problem that they can have. It is the same during activities, sports, or excursions : monitors will be present and will assist students n everything they may need. 

We have 1 monitor for 15 students. 

Example of activities program : 

1st week : 

Sunday : Arrival at the airport and shuttle in bus 

  • Upon arrival students will be greeted by a school employee. Transfer from the airport to the accommodation.

Monday :

  • 8.00 - 8.45 am : Breakfast
  • 9.00 am -12.30 : English course
  • 12.30: Lunch
  • 02:00 pm : Visit of the city (George Square, Buchanan Galleries)
  • 06:00 pm : Dinner
  • 08:00 pm : Welcome party with games for all students (quiz night). 

Tuesday :

  • 8.00 - 8.45 am: Breakfast
  • 9.00 am – 12.30 : English course
  • 12.30: Lunch 
  • 02:00 pm : Basketball game / Dance workshop. 
  • 03:30 pm: Workshop of painting of nails / Workshop of conversation. 
  • 06:00 pm : Dinner.
  • 08:00 pm : Games (Bingo, trivial..) 

Wednesday : 

  • 8.00 - 8.45 am : Breakfast 
  • 9.00 am – 12.30: English course 
  • 12.30: Lunch 
  • 02:00 pm : Excursion to the Culzean's Castle  
  • 06:00 pm : Dinner. 
  • 08:00 pm : Karaoke.

Thursday :

  • 8.00 - 8.45 am : Breakfast. 
  • 9.00 am  – 12.30: English course. 
  • 12.30: Lunch 
  • 02:00 pm : Theater workshop / Aerobics.
  • 03:30 pm: Badminton match / zumba.
  • 06:00 : Dinner
  • 08:00 :  Treasure's game 

Friday :

  • 8.00 - 8.45 am : Breakfast
  • 9.00 am – 12.30: English course 
  • 12.30: Lunch.
  • 02:00 pm : Half-day excusion to visit the catedral, the necropolis. 
  • 06:00 pm : Dinner. 
  • 08:00 pm : Scotland's dance 

Saturday : Full day excursion 

  • 8.00 - 8.45 am : Breakfast 
  • 9.00 am : Full day excursion in Edinburgh, visit of the castle and of the national museum. 
  • 06:00 pm : Dinner. 
  • 08:00 pm: Discotheque.
2nd WEEK : 

Sunday : 

  • 8.00 - 8.45 am : Breakfast 
  • 9.00 am : Optional excursion or free time.  
  • 06:00 pm : Dinner. 
  • 08:00 pm:  Night of cinema 

Monday : 

  • 8.00 - 8.45 am : Breakfast
  • 9.00 – 11:00 am : Musical theater / Volleyball.
  • 11.00 - 12.30 am : Theater workshop / hockey game.
  • 12.30 am : Lunch 
  • 02:00 pm to 5:30 pm : English course 
  • 06:00 pm : Dinner 
  • 08:00 pm :  Talent Show 

Tuesday : 

  • 8.00-8.45 am : Breakfast 
  • 9.00 am : Half day excursion in Kelvingrove & Riverside Museums 
  • 12.30 am : Lunch 
  • 02:00 pm to 5:30 pm : English course 
  • 06:00 pm : Dinner. 
  • 08: 00 pm : Scotland's games night

Wednesday : 

  • 8.00 -8.45 am : Breakfast.
  • 9.00 – 11.00 am : Petanque / Role Play.
  • 11.00- 12.30 am :  Hip- hop / Crafts Workshop
  • 12.30 am : Lunch 
  • 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm : English course 
  • 06:00 pm : Dinner 
  • 08:00 pm : Students competition against teachers.

Thursday:

  • 8.00 - 8.45 am : Breakfast 
  • 9.00 am : Excursion to Glasgow to visit People's Palace (Botanical Garden) 
  • 12.30 am : Lunch 
  • 02:00 pm to 5:30 : English course 
  • 06:00 pm : Dinner 
  • 08:00 pm : games for everyone 

Friday : 

  • 8.00 – 8.45 am : Breakfast
  • 9.00 – 11.00 am : Football match / Scottish Games.
  • 11.00- 12.30 am : gymkana / yoga.
  • 12.30 am : Lunch 
  • 02:00 pm to 05:30 pm : English course 
  • 06:00 pm: Dinner
  • 08:00 pm : Blind Date

Saturday : Full day excursion 

  • 8.00 – 8.45 am :  Breakfast 
  • 9.00: Full-day excursion in the city of Stirling and in the Natural Park of Loch Lomond 
  • 06:00 pm : Dinner 
  • 08:00 pm : Costume party 

Sunday : 

  • Farewell and departure to the airport.

Accommodation

St. Andrew's College - City of Glasgow College

The Riverside's campus in Glasgow

The program for minors in Glasgow takes place in a campus situated in the heart of the city the most important in Scotland, at the board of the Clyde River, close to Glasgow Green Park, in a few minutes walking of the center. 

The Riverside's campus open its doors in august 2015 and offers a dynamic, lively and enjoyable learning environment.

Our students enjoy of a wide range of first class facilities, including a sport center, computers and free access to WIFI everywhere in the campus, the residence where they lodge is close to the school. 

Campus facilities : 

  • Classrooms equipped and full of natural light 
  • Computers room 
  • WIFI connection everywhere in the campus 
  • Playgrounds
  • Student residence next to the school
  • Sports facilities
  • 24/7 campus-wide security service
  • Dinning room 

Characteristics

  • Internet doesn´t have  Internet
  • Private bathroom doesn´t have  Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities doesn´t have  Laundry facilities
  • Cleaning service doesn´t have  Cleaning service
  • Wifi doesn´t have  Wifi
  • Kitchen doesn´t have  Kitchen
  • Kithchen Utensils doesn´t have  Kithchen Utensils
  • Security service doesn´t have  Security service
  • Bed-linen doesn´t have  Bed-linen
  • Towels doesn´t have  Towels
  • Breakfast doesn´t have  Breakfast
  • Half Board doesn´t have  Half Board
  • Full Board doesn´t have  Full Board

How to get there

Airport Shuttle 

The Glasgow's airport is situated in 13km in the West of the center of the city. The program includes the Airport shuttle from the airport to the campus. Upon arrival the student will be received by a school employee.

The travel in plane 

The minor travel alone on the plane. Most of the major airlines such as Iberia or British Airways accept passengers from 12 years old, so it is not necessary to hire an escort service during the trip.




Galería de Imágenes

get your quote





0 €