Service Learning and Linguistic Trips

Since October 2018, dozens of our Year 12/Première students have participated in service learning trips abroad. Students undergo a rigorous application and selection process and then a course of preparation including cultural awareness. In recent years, they have traveled to Laos and Nepal, where they lived in remote villages and stayed with local families. Under the umbrella of highly reputable humanitarian organisations and the supervision of our teachers, they actively participated in construction and local development projects and learned about themselves in the process.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award, bringing together practical experiences, life skills, and fun. It operates in more than 140 countries and has encouraged more than 8 million young people to improve their skills, service, and physical recreation, as well as to complete adventurous journeys. Over 100 of our students are currently involved in Duke of Edinburgh awards.

The first three sections in the Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award are already part of a Lycée Winston Churchill education and our students love outdoor activities, so it made sense to combine the LIL after-school programme and the Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award to add coherence and further opportunities to our non-academic programme.

Universities and employers look favourably on Bronze, Silver, or Gold International Awards because they demonstrate a student’s commitment to goal-setting and achievement.

Our Secondary students learn a third language and can choose German, Spanish, and Mandarin. We organise international trips so that they can put into practice what they learn in the classroom. These opportunities for total immersion allow students to grasp the culture behind the language they are studying and motivate them on their path to learning. In recent years, our students have travelled to China, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, and Spain.