Plus Courses
Our multi-level Plus Courses help students to refine their abilities and vocabulary in one of many areas of relevance in the modern world. Students work together on micro projects, and every week they present what they have produced.
You can choose to study the same Plus Course for up to 4 weeks or you can choose a different Plus Course each week.
London Plus Courses
Film Making
University Preparation
& Exam Techniques
Ages: 14 to 16
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
Ages: 14 to 16
English Levels: CEFR B1 to C2
For students who want to get the most out of being in London, these workshops investigate:
Legendary London musicians such as David Bowie, Stormzy, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Queen and so many more
World-class art, design, fashion and architecture from icons such as Alexander McQueen, Tracy Emin, and Sir Norman Foster
The influence of sub-cultures, from skateboarding and BMX to Banksy’s graffiti and Grime music
The city’s sporting heritage, from Wembley to Wimbledon to Lord’s Cricket Ground
For students who want to gain confidence in their public speaking, these workshops:
Raise awareness of voice and body language
Guide students in constructing and presenting their arguments
Help with planning presentations
Develop techniques for confidence in public speaking
Perfect for those students planning to continue their studies at university, in these workshops they:
Learn about university study techniques
Work on the different types of writing and academic reading texts
Practise examination interviews
Develop strategies to help them achieve a good exam score
For students who see themselves as the next Steven Spielberg. In these workshops they:
Learn about storyboarding, scriptwriting, use of sound, and location scouting
Get the chance to try their acting skills
Study techniques for camera shots and editing
Produce short films to share with their friends
Presentations & Public speaking
London Explorer
Ages: 14 to 16
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
Ages: 14 to 16
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
Hampshire Plus Courses
Film Making
Global Journalist
LWC Explorers & Flyers
Ages: 8 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Flyers
Ages: 12 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
For students who see themselves as the next Steven Spielberg. In these workshops they:
Learn about storyboarding, scriptwriting, use of sound, and location scouting
Get the chance to try their acting skills
Study techniques for camera shots and editing
Produce short films to share with their friends
Perfect for budding journalists and students with an inquisitive nature, in these workshops they:
Learn how to find and report on information
Work on journalistic interviewing and writing skills
Analyse the different language used in digital articles and reports
Produce an online podcast, newsletter or video piece
For students with a love of performance and theatre, in these workshops they:
Study acting and performance techniques
Explore plays, improvisation and physical theatre
Learn about stage craft and the process of putting on a play
Work together to produce short drama sketches
For students who want to gain confidence in their public speaking, these workshops:
Raise awareness of voice and body language
Guide students in constructing and presenting their arguments
Help with planning presentations
Develop techniques for confidence in public speaking
Presentations & Public speaking
Theatre & Drama
LWC Flyers
Ages: 12 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Flyers
Ages: 12 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
Drama & Movement
Football Skills*
These creative drama workshops are for students who enjoy physical expression. In these workshops they:
Use creative drama activities to improve confidence, communication and concentration
Learn what it means to move in particular ways
Practise their verbal and non-verbal communication skills and learn how to use props
Play drama games and use role play and characterisation to develop their imagination and explore their creativity
LWC Explorers
Ages: 8 to 11
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Explorers
Ages: 8 to 11
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
For all future football stars! Taught by professional coaches from Wycombe Wanderers FC, students work on practical skills such as:
Passing and receiving, shooting, & decision making
Dribbling, heading, and touch and ball control
Skills, tricks and running off the ball.
Teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and handling success and failure
Berkshire Plus Courses
Coding*
Presentations & Public speaking
Ages: 13 to 17
English Levels: CEFR B1 to C2
Ages: 13 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
For students who are interested in developing their ability to code websites, databases, and games, in these workshops they:
Use coding platforms such as Python, an entry-level coding language
Use their knowledge of Python to move on other coding languages such as C++ and C, the principle coding language used in games design
Design basic websites and games
For students who want to gain confidence in their public speaking, these workshops:
Raise awareness of voice and body language
Guide students in constructing and presenting their arguments
Help with planning presentations
Develop techniques for confidence in public speaking
Film Making
University Preparation
& Exam Techniques
Ages: 14 to 17
English Levels: CEFR B1 to C2
Ages: 13 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
Perfect for those students planning to continue their studies at university, in these workshops they:
Learn about university study techniques
Work on the different types of writing and academic reading texts
Practise examination interviews
Develop strategies to help them achieve a good exam score
For students who see themselves as the next Steven Spielberg. In these workshops they:
Study techniques for camera shots
Learn about storyboarding and scriptwriting
Explore responsible ways of using social media
Produce short films to spark discussion
*Please note there is an additional fee for these Plus Courses
UK Centres
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Lord Wandsworth College
Location: Hampshire, UK
Dates: 07 July to 03 August 2024
Ages: 8 to 17
Book: 1 to 4 Weeks
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Pangbourne College
Location: Berkshire, UK
Dates: 14 July to 10 August 2024
Ages: 13 to 17
Book: 1 to 4 weeks
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Wimbledon
Location: London, UK
Dates: 23 June to 18 August 2024
Ages: 14 to 16
Book: 1 to 8 Weeks
