Our Cultural Immersion and Taster Programme offers international students the opportunity to experience studying and living in a traditional British, Catholic, boarding school, for two to four weeks during term time. With options to join us during the Autumn, Spring or Summer Terms, our uniquely designed course combines immersion in the school curriculum, together with British cultural experiences, and specialist English Language lessons to improve all key language skills – reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
Immersion Programme Dates (2024-2025)
We have a number opportunities to join our Immersion Programmes this academic year. If you are interested in attending a Ratcliffe College Immersion Programme, please contact Miss Newell (Boarding Recruitment Manager) at anewell@ratcliffecollege.com to enquire.
- Winter Immersion: Sunday 6th January – Sunday 2nd February 2025 (4-week programme)
- Spring Immersion: April / May 2025 (4-week programme)
- Summer Immersion: Sunday 8th June – Thursday 3rd July 2025 (4-week programme)
Our popular Immersion Programme is perfect for International students who want to learn English whilst experiencing school life at a traditional British boarding school.
Our programme offers an outstanding experience for students to live and breathe traditional Boarding life, while studying and learning alongside Ratcliffe pupils. Students will follow the normal timetable of pupils in the same year group and fully immerse themselves in student life. Alongside lessons, students will also enjoy regular boarding evening and weekend activities, sports, social events and will attend a weekly excursion. Immersion students will make new friends, gain confidence and resilience, and most of all, make many happy memories to last a lifetime.
- As part of this programme, visitors will get the opportunity to take part in English Language lessons (if required), specialist academic lessons taught by expert teachers in their subject and activities alongside Ratcliffe students. We have 20+ nationalities studying at Ratcliffe College.
- Upon their arrival students will be assessed by our English teachers to ensure they receive the relevant level of teaching during the programme. At least 20 hours of EAL learning time each week is provided in all aspects of English including: Reading, Writing, Listening, Oral, Vocabulary and Grammar.
- Beyond the classroom, students will have access to over 80 co-curricular activities each week, all aimed at fostering personal growth, creativity, and teamwork. With twice-weekly excursions to historic towns and cities across England, students will not only improve their English but gain an understanding of British heritage and culture.
Please visit the booking form below to secure your place on one of our next Immersion Programmes.