Students aged 13 - 17
Earlscliffe
Think Global!
Think Global combines English language study with an exploration of international issues and current events. The programme is designed for students who want to improve their communication skills while engaging with topics that matter on a global scale. Through projects, discussions, and fieldwork, you’ll develop both your language ability and your understanding of the world around you.
Think Global!
The Think Global pathway at Earlscliffe is an English language programme built around the study of current events. Over two weeks you’ll improve fluency and confidence in English while exploring the major issues shaping the world today.
The course uses news, media and case studies as the basis for language learning. You’ll read articles, analyse reports and discuss global challenges, developing both vocabulary and critical understanding.
Practical activities include producing written pieces, leading discussions and preparing short presentations. These tasks help you practise academic and professional English while engaging with real-world topics.
Collaboration is a key feature. You’ll work in groups on projects that explore cultural, political and social themes, sharing perspectives with peers from different backgrounds.
Studying Think Global at Earlscliffe strengthens your English in a way that is connected to the world around you. It develops both language skills and global awareness, preparing you for further study and for communication in international contexts.
Think Global!
At a Glance
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Price
£3,495
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Ages
13-17
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English Level
A2+ (Pre-Intermediate and Above)
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Duration
2 weeks
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Maximum Class Size
12
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Academic Content
20 Hours Per Week
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Starting Dates
29th June, 13th July, 20th July, 27th July & 3rd August 2026
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Location
Earlscliffe School, Folkestone
Our Approach to Your Learning
In Think Global at Earlscliffe College, our approach combines language learning with the study of current events. You will improve your English through discussions, debates and projects based on real-world issues, developing both fluency and critical thinking. Activities include analysing media, preparing written work and presenting your ideas to others. With small class sizes, you receive tailored support from tutors, ensuring steady progress in your language skills while gaining a deeper understanding of global topics.
Key Learning Outcomes
Strengthen English language skills
Develop fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing through discussion of global issues and current events.
Expand vocabulary and communication for academic contexts
Learn subject-specific language and practise expressing complex ideas clearly in debates, presentations and written work.
Build critical awareness of international topics
Explore themes such as culture, politics, the environment and media to broaden understanding of the world.
Apply English in real-world tasks
Use research, projects and collaborative activities to practise English in authentic and meaningful contexts.
Think Global!
What's Included?
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Academic
20 hours of academic content based on global topics per week with a tutor, delivered through interactive seminars and hands-on practical workshops
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Social Programme and Excursions
Students will enjoy full-day trips on Wednesdays and Sundays. Visits can include world-famous cathedral city of Canterbury and Central London
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Time to Shine
Opportunities to apply and share this knowledge with your peers through dynamic group projects, culminating in the end-of-the-week Time to Shine Ceremony
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Course Report and Certificate
All students receive an end-of-course academic report and certificate for attending
Course Modules & Objectives
This course is designed to strengthen your English language skills while engaging with current world events. By the end of the programme, you will have improved your fluency, expanded your academic vocabulary, and gained confidence in discussing global issues in English. This course is ideal for students who want to develop both their language skills and their awareness of international topics.
Module 1: Global Issues in Focus
This module introduces current world events and their wider context. You will explore themes such as climate change, migration and international conflict, using authentic sources like news articles and reports. The aim is to build both your understanding of global challenges and your ability to discuss them in English.
Module 2: Language for Communication
In this module, the focus is on developing the language skills needed for discussion, debate and presentation. You will practise vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation through activities linked to real-world topics. By the end, you will feel more confident expressing your ideas clearly in both spoken and written English.
Module 3: Media, Culture and Perspective
This module looks at how information and culture shape our understanding of global events. You will analyse media sources, compare viewpoints and consider how cultural context influences opinion. Group projects such as producing a short news broadcast or magazine article will help you apply your language skills creatively.
In-Person Programme Benefits
Fieldwork
Academic Coaching
Certificate of Achievement & Reference Letter
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Master Public Speaking & Presenting
Time to Shine gives every student the chance to practise public speaking in a structured setting. By researching, preparing and delivering a project to an audience, you build confidence in expressing ideas clearly and develop the ability to present with authority. It’s an opportunity to refine communication skills that are valuable for academic study, professional life and beyond.
For your Time to Shine project, you will create and present a piece of work that explores a current global issue through the lens of language and communication. This project gives you the chance to apply your English skills in a real context, combining research, critical thinking and presentation.
Shaping Tomorrow
Take the stage at a global conference. Present your ideas as a future thought-leader, speaking with conviction and showing how tomorrow can be shaped by your vision.
The Documentary Premiere
Plan, film and edit a short documentary that shines a light on a global issue. Screen it at the conference, then stand by your work to answer questions as if presenting at an international film festival.
Innovation Fair
Welcome to the fair. Walk through the stands, take in the exhibitions, stop at the demos. This is the week where ideas turn interactive and every student presents live.
The Cultural Showcase
Stage a cultural awareness event that opens minds and sparks discussion. Curate displays, performance and presentation, then invite the audience to experience global perspectives in one space.
Think Global! at Earlscliffe
Dates & Prices
Earlscliffe Think Global A FAQs
What is the main focus of the Think Global programme?
The course combines English language development with the study of current events, encouraging you to improve your language skills while analysing global issues.
What resources or equipment should I bring?
All learning materials are provided. You should bring pens, notebooks, and optionally a laptop or tablet for research and project work.
Will the programme involve practical activities outside the classroom?
Yes. Think Global includes fieldwork, debates, and media projects that connect English learning with real-world topics.
Do I receive a certificate after completing the programme?
Yes. Every student receives a Certificate of Achievement, and you can also request a personalised Letter of Reference to support future study.
Is Think Global a challenging programme?
Think Global is a dynamic programme designed to challenge students. However, if students are finding it a little too hard, then the teacher can modify it so that every student feels involved in the class. At SBC we take great pride in delivering a Think Global course which delivers for a broad range of ability levels.
What level of English is required?
A2 level is required at a minimum to fully benefit from the Think Global programme.
Is any pre-reading necessary for Think Global?
Despite the fact that pre-reading is not necessary to participate in the course, it would benefit students to perhaps review what they have learned this year to feel even more confident with their English, but only if they feel it is necessary.
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