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The English + Football programme offers students the opportunity to combine structured English language learning with professional football coaching. The main goal is to improve both linguistic fluency and football skills while developing confidence, teamwork, and a champion mentality. The unique approach integrates classroom-based English lessons with on-pitch training in the Arsenal way, using the Strong Young Gunner model that focuses on becoming effective team players, efficient movers, and lifelong learners.

Students receive 15 hours of classroom-based English lessons per week, taught by qualified EFL teachers in modern classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards. The English programme follows a project-based approach with two pathways: the English Foundation Pathway for levels A1 to C1 focuses on building functional English, practical grammar, and everyday communication through group projects and real-life language use. The Step-Up English Pathway for levels B2 to C2 develops skills for real-world academic, professional, and leadership settings through seminars, presentations, debates, and projects inspired by real industries. Lessons use authentic, up-to-date materials rather than textbooks, reflecting how English is used in life beyond the classroom. On arrival, students are placed into the appropriate pathway based on their level, maturity, and speaking confidence, and can move between pathways if ready. Students also receive 15 hours of football coaching per week, delivered by an excellent team of UEFA-qualified Arsenal Head Coaches. The coaching follows the Arsenal Football Development philosophy and recreates the all-round experiences of professional players. Through tailored drills, small-sided games, and match play in ability groups, students learn and progress in the same techniques, skills, and Game IQ taught at Arsenal's Hale End Academy. All sessions are adapted to each age group and ability level, ensuring every player is challenged at the right pace and builds confidence. Students are placed in suitable training groups based on their current level after a skills assessment on arrival.

The course is focused on improving both English language fluency and football skills through structured classroom lessons and professional coaching.