The Summer School runs for 8 weeks and is designed for overseas students who intend to enrol at one of the Abbey DLD Colleges.  Four-week schools can also be arranged.

Students are grouped according to their level of English proficiency, depending on the overall number of students enrolled on the Summer School

Objectives

To provide a challenging and enjoyable English language course with a focus on academic English.  The course includes an introduction to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and to the subject specific vocabulary needed for A-level study.

To provide an introduction to British culture and institutions, with a particular focus on the British education and examination systems.

To assist the integration of overseas students into the British way of life through a programme of visits, talks and placement of students with British host families.

To provide an introduction to the concepts and themes in the A-level subjects the students propose to study from September onwards.  Students receive introductory lessons in Mathematics, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) and Finance (Business Studies & Economics).  There are usually 20 Mathematics lessons arranged over the 2 weeks.