EDUKICK & the BWFC International Soccer Schools (ISS) invites English and Non English speaking soccer players from around the world to distinguish themselves from other footballers and join our very unique English Immersion Football/Soccer Boarding School in Bolton, ENGLAND...home of the English Premiership Football Club, Bolton Wanderers FC!
The EduKick/BWFC International Academy English Immersion Football (Soccer) Program is a Year-Long Academic Soccer Boarding School that incorporates full-time academic studies and daily high level technical football training overseen by Mr. Dave Bailey (left) and his Bolton Wanderers FC International Academy technical coaching staff. EduKick also now offers "Weekly" & "Monthly" training options with BWFC International Academy throughout the year!
Mick Brennan (right) is the former Senior Community Officer at Blackburn Rovers Football Club and is the current EduKick England Director of this unique "Academic Year" Football (Soccer) Boarding School. He is 32 years old with a UEFA B Coaching License (FACA Registered), a graduate degree in Sports Management from the University of Central Lancashire. Mr. Brennan interacts daily with the EduKick England players ensuring that all of our players are well supervised and well mentored while abroad with us in England.
ACADEMIC/LANGUAGE ELEMENT OF THE PROGRAM
There is an option for English speaking students and for students whose first language is not English.
Each day (Monday-Friday), EduKick student-players will attend a mixture of the BTEC First Diploma in "Sport Studies and Football specific seminars or English Language study classes at the very modern Bolton Arena, situated directly across from the Reebok Stadium of BWFC!. This course is attended by native English speakers and is conducted entirely in English.
(EduKick England 2007/08 "Boarding School" players pose for a photo at the orientation meeting)
EduKick England Football Boarding School 35 week Course
Term One
Monday 20 September - 17 December 2009
13 weeks
Term Two
Monday 10 January to 11 March 2011
9 weeks
Term Three
Monday 04 April to 01 July 2011
13 weeks
EduKick England/BWFC ISS Year-Long Football/Soccer Boarding School Course
Course Summary:
For native English Speaking students - 2 x 3 hour classroom based lessons per week for BTEC First Diploma in Sport Studies (see description of syllabus below)
For non-English Speaking students - 5 lessons of EFL per week (see description of syllabus below)
1 x 3 hour classroom based English Football/Culture seminar per week
1 x 2 hour classroom based BTEC First Diploma assignment Workshop per week.
Five (5) soccer coaching sessions (run by BWFC ISS) per week
The rest of the daily training sessions conducted by EduKck England FA qualified coaches and Edukick England course director
Additional session per week available with local FA affiliated soccer club
Membership of the Bolton Arena Health & Fitness Club (Each player will be provided with a personal fitness plan)
1x 1 hour personal fitness tutorial per week
4x 2 hour personal fitness plan sessions
English FA Level 1 Football Coaching course
English FA Level 1 Refereeing course
First Aid course
Child protection certificate course
Supplemental support sessions by EduKick England personnel to assist students in gaining these "add-on" qualifications
35 weeks of accommodation with carefully selected local host family
Monday Friday, breakfast & Dinner provided EduKick by host family
Saturday & Sunday, breakfast, lunch & Dinner provided by host family
One full day excursion provided each term (includes all transport / accompanying guide / entrance fees)
One half day excursion provided each term (includes all transport / accompanying guide / entrance fees)
Two Airport Transfers Only (at Program Arrival & Departure, Holiday transfers not included)
BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA IN SPORT STUDIES (Native English Speaking Students)
Course Length
35 Weeks 7.5 hrs per week
Venue
Bolton Arena (Across from the BWFC Reebok Stadium)
Brief Description of the Course
The First Diploma in Sport/Football Studies gives an exciting introduction to sport with plenty of opportunity to participate in sports and in particular, Football. Subjects studied include sports performance and how to maximise achievement and dealing with injuries.
Entry Criteria / Additional Information
Students need to be over *16 and have some level of achievement in state school Matura / leaving qualifications. IELTS 4.5 / TOEFL 450 minimum
List of Modules: This will be comprised of 6 modules:
Core Modules
Health, Safety and Injury (Football) - Looks at the major risk factors that can effect an athlete and their performance i.e. sports injuries
The Body in Sport - Introduction into the structure and function of the human body and how it responds before, during and after exercise
Technical Skills and Tactical awareness for Sport- This module will aid the development of an individuals technical skills and tactical awareness
Nutrition for Sports Performance - Assist learners to understand the nutritional demand's and energy requirements of a selected sport.
Fitness for Sports Performance - Looks at fitness requirements of a particular sport and how these are implemented in a training programme.
Psychology for Sport performance - Introduction into how to mentally prepare for sporting activity
Progression
This course will be an entry requirement for the 2 year National Diploma in Sports Studies subject to application and interview
Football Coaching
Students will receive five (5) two (2) hours coaching sessions per week delivered by FA qualified Bolton Wanderers Academy Coaches. In addition to this students will have the opportunity to represent EduKick England in competitive fixtures. Football coaching elements will include:
Speed, agility and quickness for football
Fitness and stamina session
Basic and advanced skills such as passing, heading, shooting, running with the ball, turning, ball skills and ball control
Team play
Set pieces
Shape
Fair play and sportsmanship
Check in & Registration
Each morning the students will be greeted and registered by the Course Leader or an Edukick England representative. These daily meetings will ensure efficient and effective communication of all program information; regarding fixtures, trips and changes to timetabling, directly to the students. Similarly, these sessions also provide the students with a regular and timetabled opportunity to feedback to the EduKick course leaders any concerns they might have or any ideas they would like to put forward. This will enable the EduKick course leaders to monitor client satisfaction and welfare issues and take timely and appropriate action. The minutes will be recorded and action points identified which can be checked off as completed. These meetings will allow EduKick course leaders to feedback information and progress reports to EduKick Head Office and so to parents on a regular basis. During the first month of the programme these sessions are of great importance in assisting students to settle in to life in England and the changes they may have faced. They also enable an informal meeting of other students to develop friendships and camaraderie amongst the team.
Personal Fitness Plan
Each student will have access, 7 days a week, to the Bolton Arena Health & Fitness Centre. The centre is fully equipped with state of the art training and weight machines, along with a steam room, sauna and an athletics track. Each student, after initial assessment in week one, will be set a Personal Fitness Programme to develop their aerobic fitness and stamina along with strength and endurance. English football is a very physical and demanding game and we at EduKick England expect all students to be fully focused and self driven regarding personal improvement in fitness and all aspects of the game. Each week students will receive a personal fitness tutorial, individually shaped to fit personal needs, setting weekly and monthly targets to develop the players fitness. These sessions will be conducted with the course leader and arena fitness staff to ensure maximum benefit. Throughout the week students will have several opportunities to work on their personal fitness plan. These will be monitored by EduKick England staff to ensure efficient use of time, during these sessions throughout the week a physiotherapist will be on hand, at selected requested times, to advise and assist on any injuries students may have.
Arena Health & Fitness Centre Access Times
Monday to Friday - 9:00 AM -5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday unlimited Access
English Football/Culture seminars
Throughout the programme, all EduKick Students will take part in weekly seminars relating to English football, international football and English culture. An EduKick representative will guide the young people, firstly in the way of English life and the importance of sport, recreation and specifically football. EduKick students will learn about the history of the game in England, where it all started from, how the game developed into the global game as it is recognised today and the various rule changes over the years.
As part of these sessions the students will learn about the theory behind the tactics and the rules of association football, having the opportunity to take control of games amongst their peers.
These sessions give the students an understanding of the game from various angles, not just as a player, but spectator, manager, coach, referee and club owner. At EduKick England we feel it is important for students to understand and view the game from all these angles to be able to respect the game from a variety of points of view.
Fitness Training/Speed, Agility, Quickness
Each week the students will be put through their paces in the early week fitness sessions. These sessions will vary from endurance, strength, conditioning and technical movements associated with the game. All students are expected to use these sessions to improve fitness for the game and to provide ideas along with them being a learning tool for the personal fitness sessions.
The sessions will include footwork and developing quick feet without the ball, co-ordination and awareness, anaerobic speed burst movements of the game and general aerobic fitness. During these sessions students will be taught the safe practices of training to assist in injury prevention.
Assignment Workshop
Each week the students will be timetabled for 2 hours to work on their assignments required to achieve the academic qualifications and give time to complete personal fitness logs and their training diary. These sessions will be supervised by Edukick England staff to ensure an efficient use of time.
During the first month of the programme, whilst the academic work is beginning, these sessions will provide essential guidance on the standard of work and presentation level of assignments required to achieve optimum grades. We at Edukick England feel that the underpinning of the physical aspect of the course with the academic classroom based activity is essential. These sessions are provided to enable support to each student on an individual bases and also provide time in the busy schedule to complete such assignments.
Football Coaching (Tactical)
Following on from the lectures regarding the English game, the group will be coached as a team. Each week they will prepare for the following weeks game and work on the tactical side of their game together, looking at shape, movement, set plays, defending and attacking as a team and phase of play, using examples from games they have been involved in and the professional game in England.
Competitive Fixtures
During the week the EduKick students will be involved in high-tempo technical training sessions and match play at the Bolton arena, or where possible fixtures against college teams and local teams of appropriate standard. These fixtures will be dependant upon numbers of students and availability of players, therefore games or training sessions may be full 11-a-side, 7-a-side or 5-a-side. Each week these may vary to give a range of experiences to the students.
Cool Down Sessions
Following competitive fixtures and high tempo match play activity we believe a thorough cool down session is important to assist in injury prevention. These sessions will involve light training sessions or activities. During these sessions analysis of previous match play and coaching to look at improvement will be incorporated where necessary.
Stamina & Endurance Coaching
With the physical game in England the students will be coaching weekly to build on their stamina and endurance to maintain a high level of aerobic fitness. During these sessions and linking to the personal training plan, the students should develop fitness and strength to allow them to compete and increase their physical presence of the field.
Individual Tutorials
Each student will meet with a senior EduKick staff member a minimum of twice per term. This will provide the perfect opportunity to obtain the specific and individual feedback necessary to ensure the welfare, safety and satisfaction off all EduKick students. This procedure will ensure a happy stay and continued improvement in all aspects of the course. These meetings will also provide EduKick course leaders the opportunity to set the students personal targets and feed information and progress reports back to EduKick Head Office and so to parents.
Towards the end of the course these sessions will also provide the perfect opportunity by which to assist each individual EduKick player to progress from the course and assess the best ongoing career opportunities available to them.
Football Coaching (Technical)
Practice makes perfect with every individual player. Each week the students will be coached not only in the complexities of the game but also the simple elements of the game to ensure individual improvement and performance. Simple repetitive practices such as the professionals in the English game take part in; will be introduced to ensure the players are focused on all aspects of the game.
Football Coaching with BWFC International Youth Academy
Add on Qualifications Sport/Football Specific
Throughout the duration of the course the students will have the opportunity to gain extra qualifications in sport and football. These qualifications will include:
FA Refereeing
FA Level 1 Football Coaching
First Aid
Child Protection Certificate
Each student will be supported through these qualifications and guided as to the relevant level of qualification correct for them.
Evening Activity
Team cohesion and spirit is important when playing football or any team sport, therefore on a regular basis the group will be brought together under the leadership of the EduKick England Director, Michael Brennan, for various social activities. These may include:
Bowling
Movie nights
Evening walks
Cycling
Sports nights (other than football/soccer)
Weekend Activities/Excursions
As part of the course we endeavor to introduce the students to all places of historic and social importance in the northwest of England, the spiritual home of English football. So once every term the students will be brought together at the weekend for a full or half day excursion or activity to see more of England and once again to aid their bonding as a team. These activities may include:
Countryside walks in the Lake District
Blackpool Pleasure Beach trip
The football museum
Stadium tours
Premiership/Football league fixture
Manchester city centre shopping
Through the duration of the course these trips will vary to give the students a variety of experiences.
Accomodation
EduKick students are accommodated with local host families in the Bolton Area. All EduKick host families are carefully selected and experienced with long term international student care.
Meals provided by Host Family
Monday to Friday Breakfast & Dinner
Saturday & Sunday Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The Year Long Football Studies program is 35 weeks of accommodation, football training and academic study consisting of three academic terms with two vacation breaks. During the vacation breaks all services are suspended and students normally take the opportunity to return home for rest and recuperation. Students who wish to stay in England during the break are required to put the request in writing and if the host family agrees to the wish an additional fee will be required for Host Family stay only.
Term One
Monday 20 September - 17 December 2010
13 weeks Term Two
Monday 10 January to 11 March 2011
9 weeks Term Three
Monday 04 April to 01 July 2011
13 weeks
Total of 35 weeks
The Half Year Football Studies Program (two Options Available) is 22 weeks of accommodation, football training and academic study consisting of two academic terms with one vacation break. During the vacation break all services are suspended and students normally take the opportunity to return home for rest and recuperation. Students who wish to stay in England during the break are required to put the request in writing and if the host family agrees to the wish an additional fee will be required for Host Family stay only.
Option #1 Term One
Monday 20 September to 17 December 2010
13 weeks Term Two
Monday 10 January to 11 March 2011
9 weeks
Total of 22 weeks
Option #2 Term Two
Monday 10 January to 11 March 2011
9 weeks Term Three
Monday 04 April to 01 July 2011
13 weeks
Total of 22 weeks
The "Monthly" Football Studies Program is 28 days of accommodation, football training and academic study available to students anytime between the following dates:
Session One
Monday 20 September - 17 December 2010
Session Two
Monday 10 January to 11 March 2011 Session Three
Monday 04 April to 01 July 2011
EduKick England Year long Soccer Boarding School (EFL)- ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (Non English Speaking Students)
Venue
Bolton Arena (Across from the Reebok Stadium of BWFC))
Brief Description of the Course
Carefully Defined Examination Objectives The personal course objectives of each student will be carefully defined on arrival and will be dependent on their initial level of English in all four language skills; speaking, listening, reading & writing. This course is suitable for all levels except beginners. Carefully balanced lessons will then prepare students to take one of the following examinations, dependent on initial level and personal objectives. The student will then be entered at the local examination centre. Students will receive regular tutorials in order to ensure that they remain on course for specific examination success:
Key English Test
Preliminary English Test
First Certificate in English
Certificate in Advanced English
Certificate in Proficiency in English
IELTS
Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
These exams represent the worlds leading range of certificates for learners of English. Each year, they are taken by around 1.5 million people, in 135 countries and are recognised by thousands of educational organisations and employers throughout the world. Cambridge ESOL is part of the world-famous University of Cambridge.
General English Main Suite
The Cambridge ESOL Main Suite exams are designed for learners at all levels from the very advanced Certificate of Proficiency in English to the elementary level Key English Test.
The Main Suite exams are known throughout the world and are widely recognised for work and study purposes. They give candidates practice in using English in a wide variety of contexts, relevant to work, study and leisure activities.
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) CPE is a very advanced level exam, for learners who have achieved a high level of language skills and are able to function effectively in almost any English-speaking context. This exam is at Council of Europe Level C2. Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) CAE is an advanced exam. CAE tests the ability to communicate with confidence in English for work or study purposes. This exam is at Council of Europe Level C1.
First Certificate in English (FCE) FCE is an upper intermediate level exam. It tests the ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications. FCE is the most widely taken of the Main Suite exams, with over 250,000 candidates every year. This exam is at Council of Europe Level B2.
Preliminary English Test (PET) PET is an intermediate level exam. It tests the ability to cope with everyday written and spoken communications. This exam is at Council of Europe Level B1.
Key English Test (KET)
KET is an elementary level exam. It tests the ability to cope with everyday written and spoken communications at a basic level. This exam is at Council of Europe Level A2.
IELTS What is IELTS?
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. It is an internationally-recognized system for testing English language skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Why take an IELTS exam?
IELTS is recognized by many universities and can be used to support visa applications. If you want to work or study abroad, an IELTS qualification is essential. A score of 5.5 usually permits a student to demonstrate a sufficient level of English to study at university undergraduate level.
Testimonials: Kwesi Evangelist
EduKick England 06/07 & 07/08 - National Diploma Football Studies
Age: 18
Home town: New York
I really like studying here at the EduKick England Year Long Football Course. I especially enjoy the daily soccer training and I have already achieved my FA level 1 coaching badge! I love my tutors; they are great to me and really helpful. Everyone has made it easy for me to settle in and I have made loads of friends. I also really like the family I am staying with and get on well with them. I am hoping to stay in England to go to University and study a sports related subject, I am not sure what yet but the course has opened my eyes to all the different possibilities for me. It is a lot different from home but I have had a good experience living in England, the people are really nice and friendly. I would definitely recommend this EduKick England course to other people who are interested in football.
EDUKICK & the BWFC International Soccer Schools (ISS) invites English and 
Program is a Year-Long Academic Soccer Boarding School that incorporates full-time academic studies and daily high level technical football training overseen by Mr. Dave Bailey (left) and his Bolton Wanderers FC International Academy technical coaching staff. EduKick also now offers "Weekly" & "Monthly" training options with BWFC International Academy throughout the year!
and is the current EduKick England Director of this unique "Academic Year" Football (Soccer) Boarding School. He is 32 years old with a UEFA B Coaching License (FACA Registered), a graduate degree in Sports Management from the University of Central Lancashire. Mr. Brennan interacts daily with the EduKick England players ensuring that all of our players are well supervised and well mentored while abroad with us in England.
This course is attended by native English speakers and is conducted entirely in English.
For native English Speaking students - 2 x 3 hour classroom based lessons per week for BTEC First Diploma in Sport Studies (see description of syllabus below)
Entry Criteria / Additional Information 
Technical Skills and Tactical awareness for Sport- This module will aid the development of an individuals technical skills and tactical awareness
Check in & Registration
Personal Fitness Plan
