The school has a skills-based timetable specially designed with younger learners in mind and covering the language skills they will need now and in the future. They make the most of the young learners being in York in an English speaking environment. York is a great city for Young Learners! Big enough to be interesting, small enough to be friendly and safe. Most of the shopping streets are traffic free and everything is within 30 minutes' walk of everything else! As one of the top tourist destinations in Europe, York has lots for students to see and do! York is famous for York Minster, the beautiful cathedral and some world-class museums. But did you know York is also home to the original "Diagon Alley"? The school includes all of these into the programmes through the "Lessons Out". For the Learners' free time, York also has great shopping! For many students, the Young Learners' Course is their first time away from home on their own. The College has comprehensive welfare and safeguarding services and a permanent Welfare Officer to look after students. Key Points of the Young Learners' Course: 22.5 hours per week including Lessons Out Minimum age: 11 (10 if accompanied by a parent) Maximum age: 17 (or if still at school) Maximum class size: 14- The school can accept students from the age of 8-11 if accompanied by an adult and providing they are a confident A2 level (CEFR). The school has a skills-based timetable specially designed with younger learners in mind and covering the language skills they will need now and in the future. They make the most of the young learners being in York in an English speaking environment. York is a great city for Young Learners! Big enough to be interesting, small enough to be friendly and safe. Most of the shopping streets are traffic free and everything is within 30 minutes' walk of everything else! As one of the top tourist destinations in Europe, York has lots for students to see and do! York is famous for York Minster, the beautiful cathedral and some world-class museums. But did you know York is also home to the original "Diagon Alley"? The school includes all of these into the programmes through the "Lessons Out". For the Learners' free time, York also has great shopping! For many students, the Young Learners' Course is their first time away from home on their own. The College has comprehensive welfare and safeguarding services and a permanent Welfare Officer to look after students. Key Points of the Young Learners' Course: 22.5 hours per week including Lessons Out Minimum age: 11 (10 if accompanied by a parent) Maximum age: 17 (or if still at school) Maximum class size: 14 Course specific data General course schedule 4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level: Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 15:45 Possible course durations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks Required minimum language level Elementary (A2) or higher Minimum required student age 11 years Age range: 11 - 19 years Students per class Maximum: 14 / Average: 11 Student comments about "Young Learners Course" at Melton College