Speaking ... in a College vs. in a School House?

Which language will you really speak during your stay? This page compares a traditional college study holiday with a School House stay at every point of the day, so you can see the difference.

Before starting lessons

In a College

In a College, meaning a traditional study holiday: your group's native language (or a foreigner's English at best).

In a School House

With British people.

In the classroom

In a College

Italian in the classroom, with foreigners at best, in big groups.

In a School House

With British speakers, in your individual lesson or activity.

On day outings

In a College

Your group's language, in a herd style.

In a School House

You see the British lifestyle, spending a weekend day with your British family.

Afternoon activities

In a College

Again your group's language, even more likely than in a classroom.

In a School House

Whether you are working, doing sports or taking free time: your British teacher, your Work Tutor (your boss), staff, clients and other users are all local people.

At the table

In a College

Your group's language, again.

In a School House

With your family and, possibly, a foreign student (maximum three). We guarantee no other co-nationals at home or at work.

In a residence

In a College

Your group's language, again, and often your roommate's too. If you are with a host family, it depends on the family.

In a School House

A British family, perhaps with foreign students, but no co-nationals. Our service is centred on these families, so we really care about their quality.

Summing up

In a College

Little choice and little information: you take the whole package.

In a School House, with us

Your individual plan, even when departing in a group. And in a School House you learn new English accents!

Read more about how the service works on our "More info" page.