"During my summer with ECS I have learnt so much as a teacher and as a person. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, and I think the atmosphere was amazing. I've had so many positive experiences and moments that it is difficult to describe all of them here: the airport team, meal times, morning and afternoon meetings, help from the key staff, playing sports and games with the students and so on and so on." Martyna, Teaching Manager, Summer 2011
"Lovely children, idyllic surroundings, such a good job that I came back for another summer!" Jess, House Parent, Summer 2011
"Well organised family company, run by two highly dedicated people." Jerry, House Parent, Summer 2011
"My second summer at ECS was as fun filled, educational and memorable as the first. The diverse nature (of both staff and children) really added to the atmosphere." Anna, Teacher, Summer 2011
"Thanks to the great staff, hilarious kids, and supportive staff English Country Schools, has once again become the highlight of my year, thank you!!" Tom, Social Organiser, Summer 2011
"Looking back on the four weeks with ECS I have enjoyed everything I was faced with and all the brilliant experiences! Working with the students was great and the sense of friendship and fun was was there everyday. I would love to return next year!" Grace, Sports Leader, Summer 2011
"It was very positive and I didn’t really want to leave. Everyone was fantastic and a delight to work with and for and the rapport with the students was also an outstanding aspect of the job." James, Teacher, Summer 2011
"My work at English Country Schools was my first ever and it has helped me in many ways. First of all it has taught me how to take care of children from many different nationalities. Then there is the staff that is professional and fun to work with and have helped me, throughout the course, to improve my English. Working at ECS has given me an insight of how a job can be both fun, learning and give you friends for life - all while you meet wonderful children that will broaden your knowledge about their nationality and ways." Veronica, Junior Carer, Summer 2011
"ECS is a fantastic place to work. You can see the students develop and enjoy their time there. It is a very intense experience but the support given by Chris and Sarah makes it a lovely place to work." Liam, Teacher, Summer 2011
"English Country Schools was a great experience and has given me lots of confidence going into my final year of teacher training!" Jessica, Sports Leader, Summer 2011
"An action packed 4 weeks which will leave you exhausted but with a great sense of achievement." Gemma, Teacher, Summer 2011
"ECS was an unforgettable experience - you get the opportunity to work with students from all over the world whilst in a beautiful part of the UK, and you make great friends in the rest of the staff." Jenny, Teacher, Summer 2011
"I wasn't quite sure what to expect with the teaching side and thought we might have slightly more planning time, but I realise this would be very difficult to fit in. My experience was extremely positive and outweighed my expectations overall. Staff are very well looked after and, in general, thoroughly enjoy the employment." Jenny, Teacher, Summer 2011
"My expectations were very different to my actual experience of working with ECS, which definitely exceeded them. The everyday running was more chilled and relaxed to what I expected and everyone was there to help if needed, especially on the sports sessions. I was worried that I wouldn't have enough experience to lead the sports sessions and I wouldn't have enough knowledge of the rules but after a few sessions I felt I had gained lots of confidence in them." Grace, sports assistant, Summer 2011
"English Country Schools is a great place for teachers new or experienced to spend a summer. The staff are extremely supportive, the resource bank is excellent, and you will have a lot of fun with the programme of activities, sports and trips. The motto of 'fun, friendship and learning' is no simple motif - it's an accurate summation of what ECS provides." Steve, teacher at ECS Port Regis, Summer 09
"The students´ command of English was remarkable. The children were pleasant and enthusiastic, and it was excellent to see them speaking in English to each other. The team games were great fun, and all the staff got involved. The school´s facilities were amazing - it was just a shame about the weather..." Edward, teacher at ECS Port Regis, Summer 09
"This was my third summer working for ECS. It's a great way to spend a working-summer; you meet some great people and also learn a lot - both from other staff members and students. A great cultural experience and a lot of fun!" Scott, Course Manager ECS Sibford, Summer 09
"ECS is a wonderful place to work with people of all nationalities and experiences where you have a lot of fun and grow as a person." Holly, Trainee Teacher ECS Port Regis, Summer 09
"ECS is a well-organised company whose 20 years experience is evident. The staff support and resources available are exceptional. It was an enjoyable and fulfilling experience working with them." David, teacher at ECS Sibford, Summer 09
"English Country Schools is an organisation that really does live up to its mission statement. Staff and students alike will find a fun, friendly and educational atmosphere. A great way to kick off the summer!" Emma, Sports Organiser at ECS Sibford, Summer 09
"Great children, fantastic location and wonderful facilities all helped to make my summer at ECS a fun and rewarding one! The experience it has given me has been invaluable as I start my PGCE course this year."Chris, Sports Organiser at ECS Port Regis, Summer 09
"Working at ECS was probably the best work experience as an adult so far. My best experience as a child was coming here as a student. It helps you growing up and become more mature and with the diversity of culture you learn so much more about the world and people in general than through reading a book or article about it. It's not a normal summer school, it's something more. You create different bond between the staff and yourself which is in many places very uncommon. As the children have fun, you have fun yourself. The students come here to learn English in a fun way, and that is definitely achieved during these fours weeks of stay. In the end of the day, the hard work you've put in, is totally worth it!" Caroline, ex-student and Junior Carer, ECS Port Regis, Summer 09
"I have returned year after year because the multi-national students bring so much talent and enthusiasm to the course. I have not only taught the pupils, they have taught me through their diversity of languages and cultures. A fantastic experience!" Andrea, teacher at ECS Port Regis, Summer 09
