Academic enrichment (Æ)
Where subjects connect, learning comes alive
Sometimes things are better when you make a connection! Our timetabled interdisciplinary Academic Enrichment (Æ) sessions bring two subjects to life, encouraging students to make connections across disciplines, and linking with special time set aside during the exciting schedule of cultural trips and excursions.
Imagine History and Maths coming together to add insight when visiting the fascinating world of wartime codebreaking at Bletchley Park, or Design Technology and Economics applied to a visit to Warwick Universities WMG building and National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC).
We believe that enriching what you discuss in the classroom with inspiring real-world visits – particularly when drawing together elements from different academic subjects – makes for stronger and longer lasting learning impressions. The world is complex and multi-layered, so the application of learning should be too.
Sample excursion Æ elements*
Physics & Politics – National Space Centre, Leicester.
Design Technology & Economics – NAIC, Warwick University.
Maths & History – Bletchley Park Museum, Milton Keynes.
Art & Business – Production Co & Theatre Trip, London.
*Subject to availability at time of booking. Other premium Æ options may be substituted.
Summary components of Rugby School Short Courses
English language lessons
Qualified professionals teach EAL classes to develop and practice English proficiency, with adapted themes and subjects to suit all learner levels. Classes are streamed, and will be created according to your pre-tested English level.
Subject specific lessons
Some specially adapted traditional subject classes (eg History & Politics), taught by our experienced Teachers (for B1+ students), with class themes adapted and taught by our EAL teachers for lower level students.
Emphasising virtues & values sessions
Professional sports coaching sessions, inspiring dinner speakers and assemblies hosted by Rugby School Senior Staff, enrich and support the academic programme.
Global peer engagement
Scheduled sessions with local UK peers in social events, as well as sharing of culture and different life perspectives in collaboration with local charities.
Planning for future success
Futures Advisory sessions exploring career aptitude and providing advice on applying to UK schools & Universities – with support from Rugby School admissions team.
Iconic trips & uk culture
Premium core excursions, with additional options on Exeat days provide fantastic experiences of UK culture and history, as well as some shopping opportunities! Academic Enrichment elements to trips add an extra dimension and learning connection.