Business & Enterprise Programme
for students aged 13-17
Business and Enterprise Programme
Our Business and Enterprise programme for students combines inspirational lessons with business-based excursions, where students improve their understanding of Britain's culture and university system whilst learning how to inspire people, take the lead and improve their confidence in public speaking and presentation.
Add some leadership and team-building adventure activities, such as canoeing, climbing and giant swing, where students put into practice what they have been learning. It all adds up to an inspirational cultural experience that helps develop vital personal qualities which enhance their chances of success throughout life.
How does it work?
Fixed duration and dates This is a two-week course at PGL Liddington, Wiltshire. Mixed nationality courses run on the following dates during the UK summer months; 18th July, 1st August and 15th August 2020. For additional dates please contact us.
Closed groups (minimum of 30 students) course available from March 2020. For fewer than 30 students, please contact us for more information.
Business and Enterprise Classes: Students receive 24 hours of teaching during the course in enjoyable, interactive classes with no more than 15 students per class. Students put together a presentation in small groups, which they present at the end of the course to a panel of judges. In addition, students complete workbooks to record what they have learnt and are expected to spend time undertaking their own personal study on a Business & Enterprise formal project.
Cultural Excursions: Three full-days and one half-day are allocated for excursions during the two-week course. These trips include a day in London visiting the Bank of England, a trip to historic Oxford, an on-site visit to a British industrial factory, such as Jaguar Land Rover, a trip to Warwick Castle to attend an Industrial Revolution Workshop and a half day at Bicester Village combining market research and shopping.
Leadership and Team-Building Activities: Students develop their team-building and leadership skills while enjoying fun, outdoor activities such as climbing and abseiling, zip wire, giant swing, raft building and canoeing - all supervised by experienced English-speaking PGL activity instructors.
Evening Entertainment: Evening entertainment includes a variety of activities, such as cultural quizzes, team games, a fashion show and other activities to keep the everyone engaged and active. There is also the opportunity for personal study and chill out sessions in the evenings.
What's included
- Two-week course
- Full board accommodation
- Airport transfers on scheduled dates from London Heathrow and Gatwick airports
- All entrance fees for tours and attractions
- Practical business seminars
- Formal project
- Three full-days and a half-day are allocated for excursions to world-famous landmarks and historical sites, e.g. London, Oxford, Bicester Village
- Organised evening entertainment
- Presentation dinner
- PGL Business & Enterprise Programme certificate
Activities
Our exciting outdoor activity sessions, supervised by trained PGL staff, develop students' leadership and team-building skills.
A typical itinerary for this course
Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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Saturday | Arrival, Orientation & time to settle in | Welcome Session - Ice Breakers/Team Challenges | |
Sunday | Introduction, Aims and Plans | Leadership & Team Building Activities Treetop Trail & Climbing |
Cultural Quiz |
Monday | PGL Leadership Workshop Teaches the mindset and skillset you need to become empowered, proactive self-leaders |
Leadership and Team-Building Activities Raft Building | Snap Shot |
Tuesday | Full day in London Bank of England visit and workshop |
Walking tour of a business district, South Bank and Covent Garden | Chill Out |
Wednesday | PGL Practical Project Management Find out what a project is, learn about the project life cycle, how to define objectives and deliverables, and how to start your own project. |
Leadership & Team Building Activities Crate Challenge & Survivor |
Photo Challenge |
Thursday | Half-day visit to Jaguar Land Rover | Half-day visit to Warwick Castle for Industrial Revolution Workshop | Chill Out |
Friday | Project Work Time to work on the presentation and project, practice what you have learnt and go through queries with your tutor. |
Leadership & Team Building Activities Giant Swing & Trapeze |
Personal Study Time |
Saturday | Project Work Time to work on the presentation and project, practice what you have learnt and go through queries with your tutor. |
Leadership & Team Building Activities Problem Solving & Orienteering |
Traditional Afternoon Tea |
Sunday | PGL Presentation Skills Seminar Learn how to enjoy making impactful presentations, improve your public speaking skills and present confidently. |
Leadership and Team-Building Activities | Canoeing |
Monday | Guest Speaker - Applying to UK Universities Find out about the procedure of gaining admission to a UK University. Learn from a British University expert how best to register and prepare for the application process. |
Project Work Time to work on the presentation and project, practice what you have learnt and go through queries with your tutor. |
Capture the Flag |
Tuesday | All-day visit to Oxford | Walking tour of Oxford, including visiting some University colleges and lunch by the river. Free time for shopping in the covered market in the afternoon. | Personal Study Time |
Wednesday | PGL Innovation & Problem Solving Develop innovative and creative skills to assess and solve problems in business. |
Leadership & Team Building Activities Vertical Challenge & Zip Wire |
Personal Study Time |
Thursday | Half-day visit to Bicester Shopping Village Town trail and free time for shopping |
Leadership & Team Building Activities Sports and Team Games |
Splash |
Friday | Final Presentation Each student group will present to an independent panel of Judges and the feedback will be discussed. There will be time to reflect on what you have learnt during the course and gain productive feedback from your team and tutor. |
Leadership & Team Building Activities Buggy Building & Abseiling |
PGL Certificate Presentation Dinner & Disco |
Saturday | Departure Day |
Learning outcomes
- Direct experience and understanding of Britain’s education system and industry from business led excursions.
- Improved confidence and enjoyment from using English in real-life situations, such as presentations and course business visits.
- Students build on important life skills – communication, leadership, problem solving and teamwork - essential skills for success in the 21st century.
- Integration – making new friends and building relationships
- Personal organisation and responsibility
- Develop observation, awareness, leadership and communication skills.
Liddington
Gatwick Airport - 1¾ hours
Heathrow Airport - 1¼ hours
Bristol Airport - 1¼ hours
St Pancras (Eurostar) - 1½ hours
Marchants Hill
London Heathrow airport - 1 hour
Gatwick airport - 1½ hours
Ashford International - 1½ hours
Pestalozzi
NEW! Opening May 2020!
Gatwick airport - 1 hour 20 minutes
Ashford International - 55 minutes
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