The University of Worcester
27th June - 8th August
This is a thriving city in the very heart of England with a magnificent cathedral dating back to 1084.The city is famous for its mix of heritage and modern buildings in the pedestrianised shopping centre. The River Severn flows through the city and students can walk along the bank into the centre. The area is also well known for Royal Worcester Porcelain and Lea & Perrins Sauce. The nearest international airport is Birmingham, just 40 minutes drive away.
Residential buildingsTypical bedroomTypical Classroom
The university have invested heavily in providing modern teaching and accommodation facilities to ensure students stay in a high quality environment. It is famous as a high achieving sports college with excellent facilities and there is also a modern hall for presentations and film nights, dance studios and a fully stocked shop for snacks and souvenirs. Staff will also have access to the gym to keep in shape! The woodland campus is just 20 minutes walk along the river to the city centre.
Drama studioAstroturf sports fieldDining Hall
All residential staff have their own bedrooms with shared facilities in apartments for six persons. Each apartment has a kitchen and common room but three meals a day are provided in the school dining room. Laundry facilities are all on site.
Teachers have their own preparation room with a wide range of up-to-date academic resources specifically designed for young learners and teenagers. Concorde International has invested heavily in its academic resources in the last couple of years to ensure both teachers and students receive the best possible quality of learning.
Sports HallStudent Union BuildingWorcester Cathedral
Activity staff have ample sports equipment, arts and crafts materials, microphones and amplifiers and other resources available to create the perfect activity programme.
Sports facilities on site
- Large sports hall for five-a-side football, basketball and volleyball.
- Astroturf pitches for football, hockey and basketball.
- Outdoor hard-surface court for basketball or tennis.
- Extensive playing fields for football, cricket and other outdoor sports.
Useful Documents
- Academic Schedule
- Homestay Day-by-Day Programme of Events
- Residential Day-by-Day Programme of Events
Things to bring with you if you are living in residential centres
Teachers are expected to appear in clothes which are in a good state of repair when in contact with students or Group Leaders.
- Men are asked to wear clean smart trousers, collared shirts and shoes. Women are asked to avoid any revealing items of clothing.
- Stomach, chest and upper part of legs must be covered.
- Teachers must not wear jeans, shorts or flip flops in the classroom.
- Laundry facilities are provided at all residential centres and we expect you to maintain a professional appearance at all times.
- Teachers need to have more formal shoes for the classroom (no trainers) and trainers / comfortable shoes for sports, activities and excursions.
- We will provide you with a Concorde International polo shirt to wear for activities and excursions so you can be clearly identifiable.
- Teachers do not need to bring any stationery or academic resources as this is all provided unless you prefer to do so.
Activity Staff will be provided with a Concorde International polo shirt which you need to wear for activities and excursions so you can be clearly identifiable and at all times while you are on duty. You can choose to wear jeans (no ripped jeans), sports trousers, shorts etc. and trainers are preferable as you will be moving around a lot!
Directors need to dress in a smart-casual manner and remember that they need to portray a professional image at all times while on duty.
Everyone should consider bringing the following items:
- Comfortable clothing for when you are off duty
- Jacket / coat for those rainy days (hopefully not too many of these!)
- Swimming costumes
- Sports clothes
- Nightwear
- Towels – you might prefer to buy these in Worcester when you arrive as these are relatively cheap and might save you money on excess baggage
- An alarm clock!
- Toiletries – again, you can purchase these locally if you prefer not to carry too much
- Laptops, MP3s, jewellery, mobile phones etc. are all brought at your own risk and you remain responsible for your own possessions at all times.
Worcester average daily temperature in July is 23ºC / 73ºF, evenings 15°C / 59°F.
