Virtual Programmes
Virtual Programmes
We invite your students to virtually join our close-knit community in Chester. Our virtual programmes are delivered by the same host families and workshop providers we work with at our Chester centre. Tailor your stay by combining any of our virtual programmes and discover the authentic Chester experience. All programmes take place via live videoconferencing. Students participate remotely, either from their classroom or home and timings can be flexible.
Virtual School Integration
Virtual School Integration offers international students the opportunity to experience school life in another country. Immersion in a natural environment facilitates spontaneous dialogue with native English speakers, especially in the one-to-one buddy sessions.
In addition to giving students the opportunity to improve their English, we also believe this gives them the experience of preparing for a global and connected future.
“Our school is a hub of technology, innovation, and academic study with a globally minded approach to education.”
Principal of our partner school
How it works
- Overseas students meet and get to know their English buddy (30 minutes)
- Students study together in a Lesson, including discussion groups and/or pair work with buddy (1 hour)
- Students partake in an activity with their buddy or teacher (30 minutes)
Virtual Homestay
Students will be fully immersed in British culture and be able to practise their linguistic skills with native speakers in a natural environment! We predict lots of fun and laughing as well as learning!
Our homestay providers are all based in the charming city of Chester and form a close-knit community of warm, friendly and welcoming hosts. Many of them have been hosting for several years and know how to make the students feel at ease.
“We’re really looking forward to getting to know you during our virtual meet-up. I’m sure we’ll have lots to talk about.”
The Keegans
Students meet hosts over two sessions; each interactive session is one hour. Students take part with their classmates in small groups.
The sessions will be varied with some communication activities and games, as well as time getting to know each other and gaining an insight into a British Home.
Online Lessons for Groups
Our focus is on task-based learning with lots of support, encouragement, and guidance by our professional, qualified, and experienced teachers.
The sessions are based around natural and practical communication with plenty of opportunities for pair work and group discussion.
“Everything went on really well, we had the chance to talk and learn new things. Pat was really really kind.”
Students explore a range of themes and targeted linguistic skills through varied and engaging activities with their peers, increasing their motivation.
Our experienced teachers’ warm and welcome approach means students’ confidence is developed and their linguistic skills improve, all whilst having fun!
Innovative ways to explore culture and improve linguistic skills!
Contact
Everything was done with attention and it was very funny!
Carolina & Rebecca, 16 & 17
Italian students
…active and catchy approach of the families, relaxed atmosphere, precise timing, and care of the different moments of the meeting.
Marina
Spanish Group Leader
These families had a very open behaviour so that it could be easy to talk and to feel at ease with them.
Sara, 15
Spanish student
