Development:
Nowadays, a comprehensive command of English has become an essential requirement in our society (not only it is important to have a good knowledge of the gramatical structures but also of the communication skills) in order to have access to a great number of job positions.
For most students, Summer is a break time in their academic routine and it represents a deserved rest after the intensive rhythm of work during the course. This season can also be a perfect opportunity to develop the working habit and to acquire very useful knowledges if this Summer time is apropriately invested in a funny and academic way.
Regarding this subject, more and more parents are demanding enriching activities for their children during this season months and English language courses are some of the most interesting activities since they provide the children with a combination of education, training and fun.
There is a wide offer of English Language courses in Spain and in other countries, but it is not only important to learn English, the environment and the human values taught to your children during this time away from home are also an essential fact to consider.
MANAGEMENT, ORIENTATION AND TRAINING
- Native Teachers recruited by GOF de CENTRAL COLLEGE and INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ABROAD.
- Qualified and specialized professionals in the fields of Active tourism and Phisical Education.
- Activities organised and managed by MAMUT SIERRA NEVADA S.L., active tourism company (registration number: RETA: 0001 in active tourism, Granada) with a wide experience in this kind of activities.
All students have the option to take the Trinity College of London international examination managed through the official examining center in Granada on receipt of the corresponding fees, according to the knowledges level of the student.
WHAT DOES SIERRA NEVADA OFFER?
SIERRA NEVADA provides an English speaking environment where teachers and students are living and sharing experiences all together in an incomparable geographic environment which encourages communication and learning of the English language.
All our teachers come from Central College (14 universities in USA). All these facts favor a bilingual environment we wish to create.
The objective of these courses is to reinforce the language skills (listening and speaking). All the classes are focused on communication. In order to achieve the best results, there is a small number of students in each class and all of them have the same knowledge level. The studies program includes some time time scheduled for studying and solving linguistic and academic issues.
At the end of the course, all the students have the possibility to attend the Trinity College of London examination. This exam would certify the international validity of this course as well as the knowledges obtained.
Children will be supervised 24 hours a day by specialized monitors and sport trainers while they are practicing sports adapted to different age ranges or having fun during their spare time. They will live an unforgetable experience full of nice moments in a healthy and lovely environment.
The schedule of activities is very wide: sports, handicrafts, culture, etc… These are carried out after class and are developed in contact with nature in the National Park of Sierra Nevada.
All the activities mentioned above are included in the price with the exception of the students personal expenses. Children attending the courses undertake to comply with the course rules.
Students should take their own English dictionary, notebook, pencils, a satchel, a cloth bag and their clothes should have the student inititial for the weekly launderette. We also recommend to take a cap, sun glasses, high protection suntan cream, sport clothes, warm clothes, swimming-pool towel, sleeping bag, musical instrument (in case of playing it), Social Security or private insurance document photocopy.
