Surrounded by native speakers and an international staff keen on helping you improve, participating in one of IP’s academic English courses in Winchester gives you the ability to speak English 24 hours a day. All of your courses, activities with your teacher, project work, tutoring, and recreational activities will be conducted in English. A little nervous about only speaking English? Don’t even think twice about it! Speaking a langugae is like riding a bike for the first time, it’s a little shaky at first , but after a couple of tries you’ll be gliding along like a pro.

IP’s academic English courses in Winchester also provide a comfortable, friendly, and encouraging speaking environment. Our instructors know how difficult and embarrassing learning a language can be, which is why they pride themselves in such innovative, creative, and fun teaching. You and your peers will be sure to laugh a lot, speak a lot, and leave your worries at the door.

Speaking of socializing, IP’s academic English courses in Winchester also offer accommodations in the Residence, giving you plenty of time to meet new friends. The Residence is located on King Alfred Campus and has study blocks of six to eight self-contained flats. Besides enjoying the time with your friends, you’ll also get a small taste of what it’s like to live on a university campus.

So, while your checking out all the options online to improve your English, prepare for that year abroad, or practice for an English spekaing university program, be sure to check out IP’s academic English courses in Winchester and start planning what’s sure to be an amazing vacation!

Check-out IP’s academic English courses in Winchester!

Located in the Rhine Valley in an enchanting medieval castle, you’ll have the opportunity to pretend you are living in medieval times each time you attend one of your German courses or decide to stroll around the town. Oberwesel is a beautiful little town that despite the tides of time has still managed to keep its gorgeous medieval atmosphere. Best of all you ‘ll have the opportunity to meet other students your age with the same language interests who are sure to make your summer unforgettable.

In addition to its top-notch German courses, International Projects also offers an exciting recreational program to keep students busy and having fun. From visiting the tower museum with medieval weapons to playing sports and attending workshops, IP has something for everyone. In addition to these recreational activities you’ll also be able to participate in two half-day excursions and one full-day excursion. Possible trip destinations are St. Goar, Bingen, Boppard, Mainz, Cologne, Cochem or Trier. So make sure you pack your camera!

With all of these great activities and courses planned, your German is sure to improve quickly. One of the greatest advantages in taking a trip to Oberwesel with IP is that you will constantly be surrounded by the German language and other international students excited to learn the language and have fun. So the nextt time your German homework starts to look unbearable, take a deep breath, and start thinking about all the fun you could be having in Oberwesel this summer!

Check out IP’s summer German courses in Oberwesel, medevial style!

Barcelona is simply one of those “must see” cities. Filled with art, culture, shopping, and a bustling nightlife there’s definitly something for everyone. IP’s Spanish school is located in Barcelona’s center on the Gran Via. Surrounded by history, a modern city life , and specially trained native Spanish speaking instructors,  learning Spanish won’t be anything but inspiring and fun.

Already fairly comortable with your Spanish? Then why  not challenge yourself and check-out IP’s Business Spanish course. Covering a wide range of economic subjects for up to four weeks, the Business Spanish course will allow you to expand your vocabulary and practice phrases and vocabulary specific to the Spanish language.

Looking for something more than just a language course? Well, no worries, IP has that covered too. IP realizes that you are taking time out of your busy work schedule and would also like some time just to relax. Feel free to choose between lounging around or participaitng in an exciting recreational program. Vacation means something different to everyone, so IP has invested a lot of time in making sure that each program offers a unique, relaxing experience for everyone.

So, the next time you start day dreaming about beautiful spring or summer weather, take a moment to check out Internatioanl Projects’ Spanish school in Barcelona and start planning your summer vacation today!

Check-out IP’s Spanish summer school in Barcelona!

One of International Projects’ best kept secrets is its top-notch international team that keeps each summer program up and running. The IP team is full of creative individuals from different backgrounds and diverse experiences. Maybe you have a knack for tourism and customer service? Then you may want to consider sending in an application to be Center Manager. Are you a school teacher looking for some additional work or you’d like to expand your teaching profile? Then maybe the position of Lead Teacher was created for you. From organizers, to managers and assistants as well as teachers, IP has a variety of positions all over Europe which are waiting to be filled by motivated, qualified, and fun individuals.

Even if you’re not keen on organizing events or teaching a foreign language, IP also has positions available as an Activity Teacher, Arts Supervisor, or Sports Supervisor. These positions allow you to interact with course participants on a recreational level, while showing off some of your sporty or crafty skills.

So before you send in another application to waitress, or decide to fill your summer days with busy work, think about how much fun it would be to travel, work with other great individuals, and get paid for having fun all at the same time.  If any of these positions sound right for you, then go ahead and check out IP’s summer jobs in Europe page and start describing your summer plans as “amazing” instead of “ok”.

Check out IP’s Summer Jobs in Europe!

Wednesday again started with classes at Europa school of English, before playing soccer in the park or doing a wellness and beauty workshop in the hotel. Chocolate masks and foot massages for the girls, tackles and physical exercise for the boys. And even this didn´t get the group separated really as some girls tagged along for soccer! In the evening kilos and kilos of popcorn were needed to satisfy around 30 kids that had come to see the great comedy ´Zombieland´. Oh, and the night-checks from now on have to be undertaken earlier as students wanted to sleep early – apparently the leisure programme got them tired!

Thursday´s highlight was Casino Night. The Ocean transformed into a gambling hall with Poker, BlackJack, Bingo and dices on offer. Straws were cut and served as money that could be changed for sweets and chocolates at the end of the day. The dealers did their very best to keep the kids busy, but there were just too many. All tables were well visited, from small stakes games to all-ins – kids were risking their play money like never before!

Friday then brought a day without classes – thank god for Easter! The students used the free time to have a crazy photo scavenger hunt across town, beach and the promenade. After receiving the list of photos that they had to take, the groups ran off to look for policemen, families of animals or funny cars to capture them in a photo. As they all had to have a little mascot, this fostered te students´ communication skills and forced them to talk to strangers – in English obviously. Some really nice pictures, some awesomely crazy ideas and generally good participation made this one a huge success for everyone as it also meant the supervisors had some time of to relax on the square with cold drinks! Another beauty workshop some more sports by the beach topped of this day – the night should get fancy again! Fancy Dress Party! Colourful outfits, dancing beats and free soft drinks let the younger ones go wild and the teamers dance. With the night ending in time everyone prepared for London…

Early breakfast, quick counting o make sure everyone is aboard and then some 2 ½ hours to London until we hit Tate Gallery! The first part of the trip was sightseeing at its best: a walking tour on the crowded streets of the capital. A dream for the students, usually a nightmare for supervisors. Usually… This group amazes us, they stick to all rules, don´t get lost, listen to what they are told and therefore make our job easy. Even in London, how good is that??!
So… The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Buckingham Palace. Seen it all! We got back to Trafalgar square with enough time to let the students spend the rest of the day according to their own interest – mainly shopping on Oxford Street! 6 shopping bags should be the record, not too bad considering they only had 2 ½ hours for that! In the evning, back at the hotel, everyone really just had one thing in mind: Relaxation. And that´s just what we did – Laze in the Lounge!

Easter Sunday should bring the Easter Egg Hunt everyone was looking for – hints that were hidden across town and choclate eggs to be won in the end got the students going! Everything went wrong when the students were quicker than they were allowed to and our Easter Bunny Mo didn´t find the time to hide… so he had to give his eggs away without having a fair chance! Score one for the students. With the time gained there were spontaneous system-games in the Ocean Lounge that got the students thinking, but at the end everyone had the right solution! Some more sports, some more relaxation and some karaoke in the evening topped off this first week of the IP Easter trip to Bournemouth!

Exeter is the gorgeous capital of Devon, close to Dartmoor National Park and just a bus ride away from the sunny beaches of South Devon. This amazing location offers the best of the best when it comes to improving your English skills and getting the most out of your summer vacation. IP has a “fun-friendly” summer program which involves English classes in the morning, leaving the afternoon and evenings open for all the recreational fun you can take. IP’s English classes are taught by native speakers who are specially trained to teach English as a foreign language. They’re not only passionate about the English language, but also in helping you understand and work on the rough patches in your own English. Learning a language is challenging , so it’s important to have understanding and patient instructors to help you reach your language goals.

What happens after class? IP has a wide variety of activities you can choose from during your stay in Exeter. From strolling around town or heading to the beach, to trying your hand at Tennis with some expert help. Each recreational activity is designed to help you continuously improve your English abilities outside the classroom, by speaking English with other course particiapnts and staff. Before you know it you’ll not only be having fun, but speaking English as well!

So when it comes time to make concrete plans for this summer, be sure to check out International Projects’ Exeter summer school and brace yourself for some crazy fun while you’re learning English.

Check out IP’s Exeter summer school.

IP understands that everyone is different, so there are two options when it comes to sleeping arrangements. You can choose to stay in a private home stay with a host family or in a residence with other international students. Each option has it’s advantages and disadvantages, and it’s important to pick the option that is right for you.

Choosing a private home stay with a host family is an exciting adventure, but it also requires an open mind. In a home stay you will have the opportunity to constnatly speak your target language.  You’ll have the advantage of diving into local culture and language, and getting to eat some great local food. However, it’s also important to remember that you are staying as a guest in someone else’s home. The host family will probably do things differently than you’re used to, so it’s important to be flexible and open- minded.

Choosing to stay in the residence is also a great choice. By staying in the residence you have the advantage of being close to everything that is going on. You ‘ll be a few minutes away from the school, and won’t have to worry about catching the last bus back at the end of the day. You’ll stay with other students in the program, but your exposure to native speakers won’t be as extensive as those who choose to stay in a home stay.

Where you stay is a big part of your overall experience, so it’s important to take the time to consider all your options. Would you like to have more exposure to native speakers or be closer to the language school? Would you like to stay with a host family or other students? Choosing where to stay is an important decision , so a grab a bite to eat and be sure to talk it about it with mom and dad!

For some more information check out IP’s Accommodation page!

IP understands how important family vacations are, but also how stressful they can be if they aren’t organized extremely well. In order to relax it’s important to make sure there is something to please every member of the group. Successfully tackling the challenge of “the family vacation” is one of the reasons IP has been so successful over the past 25 years.

IP’s course location in Malta is a great example of how to really enjoy a family vacation, while giving the whole family a chance to work on their English skills. Malta, a small island surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea is known for its breathtaking landscape and gorgeous beaches. These stunning beaches provide the opportunity for the whole family to enjoy water activities such as diving, snorkeling, and swimming . Not a fan of the water? That’s ok, Malta and its neighboring island Gozo are home to some of the world’s oldest buildings, a real treasure for cultural enthusiasts of all ages.

In addition to the island’s attractions, IP also offers fun and exciting English courses for the whole family. Parents and children attend separate language courses allowing everyone to get the most out of their English lessons. All of IP’s classes are taught by native speakers so you can be sure that you are getting the best of the best. Worried about bringing younger children along for the adventure? Not a problem, IP also provides a playschool service for children ages 2 -7 , so parents can relax knowing their children are being cared for by professionals.

With so many great attractions and services available, IP helps take the stress out of planning a family vacation. And without the stress, you may be able to sit back and actually enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation.

Check out IP’s exciting English language programs in Malta.

Do you have a favorite Olympic event? At IP’s junior summer course in Teignmouth you can participate alongside the pros by joining in on the Mini Olympics. You’ll be able to participate and train in tons of cool water sports and show everyone what you’ve got with an Olympic race at the end of the week.

Looking to try a future Olympic sport? Then, IP’s special surfing course in Bournemouth is sure to be your cup of tea. Bournemouth is an ideal place to surf with great waves, a beautiful beach, and patient instructors. A beginner’s course involves 5 lessons (2 hours each) and lasts one week. You may not look like a pro at the end of the week , but you should definitely be able to pass for a cool surfer.

What better way to spend your summer than by practicing your Olympic skills or testing the waters with a new surf course? Of course, in addition to all this sporty fun , you will still have time for IP’s top-notch language courses. Taught by native speakers, you are sure to improve your English along with your athletic skills. Not to mention, in such an international atmopshere, English will be your biggest asset so you can communicate with the other students in your group from all over Europe.

So the next time you and your friends start talking about what exciting ways you’ll be celebrating the 2012 Olympics, don’t forget to mention International Projects’ amazing course offers in Bournemouth and Teignmouth.

Check-out IP’s surfing course in Bournemouth and Mini Olympics in Teignmouth.