Study Abroad Program in England – Optional Tour of the Harry Potter Studios – Warner Bros.
This program combines a balanced mix of classes and activities, making it ideal for improving your English. It offers the opportunity to learn the language of Shakespeare in a unique setting through engaging classes tailored to the students’ levels, while participating in a varied sports and leisure program, including a visit to the Warner Bros. Studios dedicated to the world of Harry Potter in London.
Highlights of the trip
Your trip at a glance
- 1 or 2 children per family(your choice)
- 3 hours of class per day
- 12 to 15 students per teacher
- Tour of Warner Bros. Studios – The Making of Harry Potter
- A variety of recreational activities (sports, field trips) led in English
- Guided tours departing from nearly 30 cities
Accommodation
- With a family selected and visited by our local organizers
- Your choice: 1 or 2 French students per family (option to stay with a friend)
- Families living in residential neighborhoods near the campus
- Full board (on weekdays, a packed lunch provided by the family at noon)
Class
- 3 hours of class per day, in the morning
- Classes of 12 to 15 students, formed based on a placement test
- Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
- Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
- Classes taught by a team consisting of an English-speaking teacher and a bilingual teacher, combining a variety of teaching approaches
- The English classes will, in part, cover topics related to the world of Harry Potter
- Submitting a trip report
Supervision
- English and French teachers and instructors
- 1 adult for every 12 children
- 1 French staff member on site, available to parents and students
- Priorities: progress in English, youth safety and well-being
Activities and Recreation
- 5 afternoons of recreational activities per week, led in English, such as (depending on the location):
– Sports, such as: tennis, swimming, bowling, soccer, table tennis, mini-golf, etc.
– Cultural tours, such as: Oxford or Cambridge University, the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, etc.
- 1-day excursion (for 2-week stays): London, Bath, Oxford, etc.
Harry Potter Studio Tour Option – Warner Bros.
- An unforgettable tour of the famous Harry Potter Studios (Warner Bros. Studio Tour – London), where you can experience a magical moment, immerse yourself in legendary sets like the Ministry of Magic, Diagon Alley, Platform 9 3/4, and the Forbidden Forest, explore props and costumes from the series, and learn a few secrets about the filming process!
See also the Courses and Activities programs, Courses and Activities – Discover London Option, Courses and Activities – Tennis Option, Courses and Activities – Soccer Option, and Courses and Activities – Horseback Riding Option
Sample itinerary for a one-week stay
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| morning | 3 hours of English lessons | 3 hours of English lessons | Tour of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – London (The Making of Harry Potter) / shopping | Family Immersion Day | 3 hours of English lessons | 3 hours of English lessons | 3 hours of English lessons |
| afternoon | Exploring and touring the host city | Choose between the pool or mini-golf | Tour of King's College in Cambridge | Bowling | Choose from: table tennis, basketball, or soccer |
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