If you're inclined to think that English courses abroad are 'business' for teenagers and career managers, just do a quick Google search to realize that the new frontiers of language education go far beyond. The
more structured language schools have in fact organized themselves to offer
family packages that involve both parents and children, even starting from the
age of 3 (and from the year, if we are talking about kindergarten in the language).
An example is
Esl ( www.esl.it ) , a leader in organizing language stays abroad. If in Dublin children can attend courses from the age of 5, in Malta they are accepted from 2 onwards in a specially prepared kindergarten. The specialized partner school is located in the heart of Sliema on the main island of Malta, 15 minutes by bus from the capital Valletta, and has an extensive network of host families, to enable all family members to stay together : a stimulating variant compared to the option of staying in a hotel or apartment, however available. Think of the pleasure of attending lessons in the morning and, in the afternoon, spending time playing by the sea.
Study Global ( www.studyglobal.it ) organizes courses for adults and children aged 3 to 7 in England, at Moreton Hall School (a few kilometers from the historic city of Oswestry and a few hours from the international airports of Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham). This prestigious boarding school, immersed in a wonderful park, offers fully equipped residences for families and a full board formula. In the morning they study and in the afternoon they can choose from a wide range of cultural and sporting activities, while the children get in touch with English and foreign peers. Through Study Global, Dublin also welcomes young students: Wesley College is perfect for families who want to combine an English course with a fantastic holiday in Ireland, with many trips and activities on the calendar.
Address England (www. addressengland.it ) , again for children aged 3 and over, also has in its catalog the Summer School in Regent's Park, in London, and a welcoming school in Killarney, Ireland. The latter is located about a kilometer from the town centre, right in front of the entrance to the Killarney National Park, a green oasis where you can practice numerous outdoor activities. Those who choose this solution will be able to sleep in the hotel or with local families, who are happy to host 'complete' Italian families.
Euroeduca ( www.euroeduca.it ) has instead chosen Eastbourne, in England, to organize study holidays for families with young children (from 3 years old). Courses of 15 hours per week are available for them. And then many fun activities.
Year after year, study trips for the whole family are becoming more and more in demand because they are considered
an ideal solution for combining learning or deepening the English language - thanks to competent schools and qualified teachers -
with the pleasure of living together a new holiday experience , in which to relax but also to visit, play, meet new friends from the most diverse nations.
