Merganser Courses

What the Courses Include

Each course runs for two weeks. The medium of instruction is English, so participants need to have a reasonable standard of spoken English before taking part.

The key elements of the course are:

  • Workshops, seminars and taught sessions to improve English language skills
  • Inputs on teaching methodology and pedagogy
  • Practical activities to extend vocabulary and oral fluency
  • Visits to local schools to meet teachers and discuss developments
  • Educational visits to local sites of cultural and historic interest
  • Presentations from education specialists
  • Developing cultural awareness
  • Specialist support specific to the course topic

What is provided:

  • Accommodation – bed, breakfast and evening meal usually with a host family
  • Course materials
  • Transport to local schools if needed

What is not provided:

  • Lunch
  • Evening and week-end entertainment
  • Flights
"Meeting teachers from other European countries gave me a better understanding of their education systems" Previous participant