English Pathways Programme

English Pathways Programme

Learn English. Make friends. Discover your future.

For pupils aged 13–16, this programme builds your English skills and lets you experience life in a British boarding school.

Is this programme for you?

  • You already know some English (A2–B1 level).
  • You want to speak, read and write English more confidently.
  • You’d like support before starting iGCSE or A Levels.
  • You want to make friends and live the British boarding school experience.

Stay for one to three terms. We’ll give you a short test to place you in the right group.


What will you study?

Boarding & Care

  • Live in a boarding house with English-speaking pupils.
  • Join tutor groups with British pupils to help you settle in.
  • Get first language support from staff if you need help or feel homesick.

What will you achieve?

  • Make steady progress in English each year.
  • Use English confidently in everyday and academic life.
  • Be ready to join the UK curriculum.
  • Make friends from around the world.

Real pupil stories:

  • Jason (Hong Kong) arrived at B1 level and within a year had reached B2, passed the Cambridge First exam, captained the basketball team, and earned a place at a leading UK university.
  • Victor (France), initially a pre-intermediate user, made strong progress after one term and returned home prepared for more demanding studies.
  • Lucas and Tito (Spain) planned only a short stay but extended to a year, moving from basic conversational ability to confident participation in all aspects of school life.


Why choose us?

Interested? Contact our Admissions Team to start your journey in British education.

Contact Admissions

Join us

Take your first steps to joining the Strathallan family.