Concord College is a highly academic independent international school in Shropshire, England. It was founded in 1949 and is set on 77 acres of grounds. The college welcomes students from all over the world and from the local area into its vibrant and diverse community. Girls and boys aged 13 to 19 enjoy the excellent facilities on a campus located in the heart of the English countryside.
Students are expected to meet the highest standards and to gain admission to England's top universities. The college's main goals are to build students' confidence, academic skills and knowledge, to introduce them to English culture and to help them make new friends.
They are also encouraged to understand the needs of others and to respect the values of the community.
Some of the college's academic achievements:
- 21 students at Oxford and Cambridge
- 18 students at LSE
- 24 students at medical, dental and veterinary schools
- 81% of Concord students now study at England's top 10 universities
During the summer program, students attend classes between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., followed by recreational activities and excursions.
Start dates:July 2, July 27, 2019
Program fees:
For students aged 10 to 12:
- English course with extracurricular activities – 3760 GBP(four weeks)
Students have 15 hours of English lessons per week – reading, writing, speaking and listening. They also have 6 hours per week of other activities such as art, music, extracurricular activities, sports and swimming.
- English course with applied sciences – 3925 GBP(four weeks)
Students have 15 hours of English lessons per week – reading, writing, speaking and listening. They also have 6 hours of applied science classes, which consist of creating projects.
- Applied sciences and practical activities course – 4253 GBP(four weeks)
Students study applied sciences and mathematics for 21 hours per week, including both practical and theoretical work. Classes include reading, writing, speaking, listening and group projects. Although students are taught in English, this is not an English course program. The required level is B1.
For students aged 13 to 17:
- English course with extracurricular activities – 3430 GBP (four weeks)
Students have 15 hours of English lessons per week – reading, writing, speaking and listening. They also have 6 hours per week of other activities such as art, cooking, dance, drama, filmmaking, music, music technology, extracurricular activities, problem solving and sports.
- English course with applied sciences – 3617 GBP(four weeks)
Students have 15 hours of English lessons per week – reading, writing, speaking and listening. They also have 6 hours of applied science classes, which consist of creating projects.
- Future leaders course with debating and public speaking – 3430 GBP (four weeks)
Students have 21 hours per week of classes in critical thinking, leadership theory, problem solving and presentation skills. This is not an English language course; the required level is B2.
- Applied sciences course with English - 3430 GBP (four weeks)
Students have 15 hours per week of general science lab classes consisting of theoretical and practical exercises. They also have 6 hours per week of English lessons with various activities such as art, cooking, dance, drama, filmmaking, music, music technology, extracurricular activities, problem solving and sports. This is not an English language course; the required level is B1.
- General sciences course with applied sciences - 3990 GBP (four weeks)
Students have 15 hours per week of lab classes consisting of practical and theoretical exercises. They also have 6 hours per week of classes such as biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, projects, mathematics, physics, problem solving, research skills and technology. This is not an English language course; the required level is B1.
The program price includes accommodation, tuition, study materials and other items (pen, diary, water bottle, calendar, T-shirt), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), airport transfers, use of the campus sports facilities, weekly laundry, one full-day excursion per week and one half-day excursion per week.
Not included in the program price: insurance, additional excursions, additional activities and pocket money.
Accommodation
Student residences are on the college campus and are single-sex (girls only or boys only). Older students have private bathrooms, while younger students share a bathroom with 3 or 4 others.
All rooms are single and are equipped with a single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, sink, safe, and key card or key. The college also has several twin rooms available on request.