Our course structure
At IP International Projects, high-quality language learning is at the heart of an unforgettable international summer experience. Our courses combine structured language development, active communication and engaging, age-appropriate content, giving students plenty of opportunities to use their English, make real progress and grow in confidence.
Our UK summer school is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and is a proud member of English UK, giving students and parents confidence in the quality of our teaching and academic standards.
International classrooms
Students learn alongside young people from different countries, creating an environment where English becomes the natural language for communicating, sharing ideas and making new friends. With no more than 17 students per class, teachers can encourage active participation and provide individual guidance, while students benefit from learning and communicating with classmates from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Supportive teachers and quality materials
Our teachers create a friendly, encouraging and interactive learning environment where students feel comfortable participating and using English. Lessons combine clear learning goals with plenty of opportunities to speak, collaborate, ask questions and put new language into practice. All course materials are provided, so students have everything they need from their first lesson onwards.
English meets culture and real life
Our syllabus connects language learning with British culture, everyday life and topics relevant to young people. Students develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing alongside vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, while using English for practical purposes such as expressing opinions, discussing ideas, solving problems and interacting socially. Authentic and digital materials help bring English to life and encourage students to make connections between what they learn in class and what they experience during their stay.
Learning at the right level
Before arrival, students complete an online placement test, followed by a speaking assessment after arrival, helping us place them in the class that best matches their English ability. Throughout their stay, teachers keep an eye on students’ progress and can recommend a level change where appropriate. A short weekly check, including a writing task and language-use activities, gives students an opportunity to see what they have learned and helps teachers monitor their development. This ensures students continue learning at a level where they feel supported, challenged and motivated.
Recognising achievement
At the end of their stay, students receive a course certificate showing their final language level and recognising their achievement. The final level draws on different elements of assessment during the student's course, including the initial placement assessment, speaking, writing and progress testing, rather than relying on a single test result. Each certificate also includes a personal teacher comment, recognising the student's individual effort, progress and achievements.
More than lessons
Learning a language abroad is about much more than time spent in the classroom. At International Projects, students have opportunities to put their language skills into practice every day: making friends from around the world, joining activities, exploring new places and experiencing another culture. Our aim is for students to return home not only with better language skills, but with greater confidence, new experiences and international friendships that stay with them long after the summer is over.