Global Academic Championship (former British English Olympics)

Course Language

College

Course Type

Accommodation

Accommodation: In boarding schools. Room type varies depending on the university/college: single or twin or multi-bedded rooms with standard or ensuite facilities. The rooms have a desk with chair and wardrobe with storage space for the students’ personal belongings. There is also a fully-equipped kitchen and a sitting area for students to socialise.

Meal plan: The programme offers three meals daily (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at the University restaurant. It’s self-service.

Use of Wi-Fi throughout the campus

Student Accommodation is in traditional British Schools/Universities.

Entertainment

A full and varied programme of sports, cultural and art activities takes place in the campus areas. This is another great opportunity for students to use the English language and also to have fun and get to know their peers from other countries. The social programme is organised by the staff of the organisation and includes sports, team games (quiz nights, disco parties and treasure hunt) and cultural outings so get ready to party & fun!

The programme includes visits to destinations like Brighton, Oxford, Cambridge and London.

Due to the campus location, additional visits to the numerous attractions can be arranged on demand.

Lessons

Through six months of intensive preparation in English language skills, combined with artistic courses in drama and music composition, the participating group will explore current issues and develop ideas, a process which will bring new and expanded ways of thinking. of teenagers.

They also develop noble competition, team spirit and leadership skills while at the same time significantly improving their communication skills as they gain more confidence in themselves. During their time in England, students are challenged to develop their language and academic skills as well as debate current issues and compete through the Debate & Performance process.

GAC's goal is to assess and strengthen the following skills of the participating school groups:

Leadership
Public speaking
Team work
Negotiation
Decision making
Research & Analytical skills
Self-confidence
Critical Thinking
Debating

Of course, the program is based on the English language, so the friction with the language is intense.

Dates

PRICE INCLUDES

Language tuition
Books and educational material
Certificate of Attendance
Full-Board Accommodation on a daily basis
Daily sport and recreational activities
Excursions as per the weekly programme
Return air tickets from Athens to London
Transfer from Heathrow airport to the University/College (extra supplement for other arrival airports)
Meet & Assist Service – School representative will meet the student at the airport and deliver student to the driver.
24-hour supervision and welfare of the students from the staff of the Centre
StudyTours Backpack
Liability Insurance (Tour Operators) P.C. 7/2018
V.A.T.