Sustainability is at the heart of Benenden, it is central to the way the school is run. Sustainability is, without a doubt, the key challenge facing today’s world; it will be a primary concern for the next generation of leaders, thinkers, lawyers, architects, and entrepreneurs. This course will gather the ambitious young people who will take on those roles and give them the tools they need to come up with solutions to the issues that the businesses, governments and societies of tomorrow will face.
Who is this course for:
If you are a motivated and conscientious student with an interest in sustainability and the natural environment who can communicate confidently in English, then YES, this is the course for you.
B1+ ( intermediate ) level of English is required.
At a Glance
Where:
- At Benenden School, Kent ( 1h from LGW airport; 1h45 from LHR airport )
- Ages: ( 14 – 16 )
- English Level: B1+ ( intermediate ) and above
- Duration: 2 weeks: from Monday 7th July until Sunday 20th July 2025
- Academic content: at least 20h a week
- Alojamiento: en Benenden School, en habitaciones compartidas y baños compartidos.
The COURSE offers a project-driven learning experience in which students will be given the tools and opportunity to pursue their own interests and showcase their talents.
Workshops will take place both on site and off site, with visits to nearby locations such as the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and Bedgebury Pinetum.
On-site workshops will take advantage of Benenden’s stunning landscape and existing sustainability projects, which include a vegetable garden, bee hives, eco classroom, wildlife cameras and a recently revived orchard.
Students will engage in a full programme of social and sporting activities. On-site facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, playing fields and sports hall.
There will be 3 full-day excursions.
