English holiday courses: Jersey, England
Despite its small size, the island of Jersey contains an encyclopaedic quantity of historical and cultural facts on its 116 km2. A Neolithic tomb of great importance, an impressive fortified castle, the barracks that hosted the garrison troops who dreaded the invasion of the Island by Napoleon, and the channels that were dug during World War II evoke chapters of Jersey’s history in three dimensions. A vast plateau crossed by parallel and wooded ravines that spread to the sand beaches in the South - Jersey is an island full of contrasts. The Gulf Stream allows it to have a mild climate and exceptional flora. Discover a place that allows you to live at your own pace, a place that offers adventures to sports fans and a meditative approach to those who practise creative inertia.
The most southern British Channel Island is located only 22 km from the French coast. The sea prevails in the landscapes, washes the littoral and ensures the well-being of the inhabitants. For four centuries and probably for ever, the latter have been associated to the jumpers and other knitwear that the island exported in the 16th century to France and England. It is probably around this time that the name «Jersey» became synonymous with knitwear.
The inhabitants of the island enjoy a lifestyle that will seduce you: a bit European, largely British and rightly proud of their past. Stroll around or hurry up. Savour carefully prepared typical dishes or opt for Fish and Chips. Get lost in little winding roads or follow the main road. Discover amazing landscapes and breathtaking seaside scenery. In short, experience Jersey!
St Helier
The place is named after the evangelist patron saint of Jersey, Helier, who was martyred there in the 4th century. It is one of the twelve districts of the islands, called parishes, and also its capital city. Around a third of the 90 000 inhabitants of Jersey live here, in this charming city that looks like a Norman harbour. In Jersey, as if to underline its importance, it is commonly called «the city». Since the little fishing port has turned into a centre of international finance, multicultural and dynamic with its modern infrastructures. Enjoy shopping in trendy shops, having sea food in a fashionable restaurant of the city or relax in the harbour district where you can observe the fishmongers and the tourists that are arriving or have already landed while having a drink. Life, real life, with the ebb and flow – happy and quiet.
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Schools
The St Brelade’s language school is located about 10 minutes by car away from St Helier and 200 meters away from the picturesque harbour of the little town of St Aubin. It has 10 comfortable classrooms in a typical building in the island, magnificently refurbished. A living room ...
St Brelade's College
