CLAC days start with a meeting, which everyone attends to learn about the day’s programme ahead and news of upcoming events. The meeting is followed by timetabled language classes until lunchtime, with a short break mid-morning for a drink, snack and catching up with friends. After lunch, the timetabled programme continues until 3pm with specialist workshops such as filmmaking, photography, yoga, drama, art and crafts and more.
After workshops, the Social Programme starts when students can choose from a variety of activities including indoor and outdoor games, sports and local trips. These are displayed on the Social Programme noticeboard and students sign up for their chosen activities.
Evenings are for special events – favourites among CLAC games such as the Mystery Walk, Cluedo, Capture the Flag, parties, and other activities that involve the whole course where everyone is included like one big family.
7:50
Every morning, students are woken up by CLAC staff – so the day immediately starts with a gentle burst of English…
8:30-9:00
Breakfast is a firm favourite with all CLAC students – a choice of cereals, porridge, warm croissants, cold meats, eggs, cheese, fruit, toast, spreads and sometimes cooked breakfast – no wonder it’s popular!
9:15-9:30
Students gather daily in the hall for their Morning Meeting led by the Centre Manager and the Social Organisers. It’s an informative yet fun event with a run-through of the exciting programme for the day. The highlight of the meeting is an energized singing of the CLAC ‘jingle’.
9:30-13:00
Timetabled language lessons start with 1½ hours of grammar with the group teacher. After a 30 minute break there are then two skills lessons until lunch time.
13:00
Lunch is a lively event in the dining room with friends and CLAC staff. There are always two choices of hot food – one vegetarian – and a varied salad bar selection with fresh fruit and dessert to end the meal.
13:45
This timetabled Workshop is special to CLAC. Students can choose a specialised topic of interest to study in more depth. The idea behind these classes is that when students are involved through interest they are able to learn and assimilate more and forget that they are actually learning and practising their English.
15:30-18:00
The afternoon activity programme is organised by the CLAC Social Team and is a popular time of the day. Students can choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor sports, arts and other activities.
18:00
Dinner is another favourite with all students – a choice of hot meal, salad bar selection, cheese, fresh fruit and desserts. Another opportunity to gather together and chat informally in English with friends and staff.
18:45-21:45
CLAC wouldn’t be CLAC without its much awaited evening activities – Capture the Flag, the Bottle Game, Karaoke, Casino Night, Live Cluedo, the Mystery Walk – all great favourites.
22:00
Staff on duty prepare hot chocolate and biscuits for the students. This is a perfect time for students to relax and calm down before bedtime at 22:30.
