Tuesday 21 April (evening) Bowling
Enjoy two games of bowling at our local bowling alley.
Location: Tenpin Chester
Time: 16.00
£9
Meet friends, have fun as you keep speaking English
The social programme is a weekly offering of popular activities designed to introduce you to Chester, to suggest fun activities and events for you to attend, and at the same time, make new friends easily, and complement your English language lessons.
Our social programme is a very important and much appreciated part of school life. Language and culture are closely linked so our programme of activities and excursions is designed to activate your English while you learn about British life and culture. You can visit many interesting places, share new experiences with students from all over the world, get to know your teachers outside of the classroom and have lots of fun.
Our Social Activities Organiser, a full-time member of staff, organises the social programme. When you arrive at the school in Chester on your first day, we’ll introduce you to our Social Activities Organiser, explain how activities work and what you have to do to sign up (reserve a place) on the activities, trips and excursions that you’re interested in.
The weekly social programme includes a range of activities, half-day excursions and full-day excursions at weekends. We also offer weekend excursions through a local company BusyBus.
- activities include a walking tour of Chester on your first day, conversation club, book club, cream tea. Activities typically cost between £6 and £15.
- half-day excursions include Anfield, Liverpool. They typically cost £15 to £30.
- full-day excursions include the Lake District, North Wales, Manchester. Excursions cost £25 to £60.
Once you’re in school, we can also help you to plan other things you might like to do independently.
Social programme
Wednesday 22 April (afternoon) Craft Club
A friendly craft club where students come together to learn and enjoy crochet, share ideas, and make simple handmade items in a relaxed, social setting.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16.00
Free
Thursday 23 April (afternoon) Quiz Afternoon
A fun St George’s Day Kahoot! Where students work in teams to practise English while answering questions about English culture, traditions, and history. Which team will win!
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16.00
Free
Friday 24 April (afternoon) Cream Tea
Enjoy a traditional English cream tea and chat with fellow students.
Meet: The Secret Garden Restaurant (Oddfellows Restaurant), 20 Lower Bridge St, Chester CH1 1RS
Time: 14.30
£8
Saturday 25 April (afternoon) Chester Duck Race
A lively riverside event on the River Dee in Chester where crowds gather to watch thousands of rubber ducks race along the water to raise money for charity, with prizes for the winning ducks. Creating a fun, festive atmosphere full of cheering, music, and community spirit.
Location: The Groves (by Queen’s Park Bridge)
Time: 12.00
Suggested Activity
Free
Sunday 26 April (afternoon) Circus Funtasia
Circus Funtasia at Chester F.C. is a high-energy live show featuring motorbike stunts, acrobatics, aerial acts, and comedy inside a big top tent at the Deva Stadium.
Location: Venue: Deva Stadium CH1 4LT
Time: 13.00 - 15.45
Suggested Activity
£9 +
Monday 27 April (afternoon) Games Afternoon
A fun and friendly club where students can relax, socialise, and enjoy a variety of board and card games.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:15
Free
Tuesday 28 April (afternoon) Walk-and-Talk in the Park
A relaxed walk-and-talk session in Grosvenor Park where students practise English through casual conversation while exploring the park.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16.00
Free
Wednesday 29 April (afternoon) Conversation Club
A great way to improve your communication skills, meet new students and discuss interesting topics.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16.00
Free
Thursday 30 April (afternoon) Cream Tea
Enjoy a traditional English cream tea and chat with fellow students.
Meet: The Secret Garden Restaurant (Oddfellows Restaurant), 20 Lower Bridge St, Chester CH1 1RS
Time: 14.30
£8