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.

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A typical itinerary for this course

Morning Afternoon Evening

Sample programme for a 14-day Business and Enterprise programme
	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
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

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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.

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