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THE MILLFIELD MIX

“I love meeting people from “Another thing I’ve particularly enjoyed is
other countries... and at being part of the International Students’
Association – this year I’m one of its
Millfield, you really get to presidents. Each year we hold different
know about different events, like the big International Dinner
where we dress in national costume. This
cultures.” is a great chance for us to celebrate what
makes us different, and to share our
“I come from Italy and, when I arrived at cultures with the British students.
Millfield, I didn’t know how to speak
English very well. But the school was “The experience of getting to know lots of
there to help me settle in. I’m really different people from around the world
pleased with the progress I’ve made – has been very useful. One of the most
in fact, I’d say I have no problems with important things I’ve learned is how to
the language at all!” live with people who are not your family.
I think this is really important for your
When Luca joined us aged 14, he was future, as you’ll always have to meet and
given individual support from Millfield’s work with people who are very different
English as an Additional Language from you.”
department. Through small group lessons,
we help pupils from overseas quickly Today, Millfield is home to pupils from
develop their language skills and get more than 70 different nationalities –
the most from their academic courses. that’s more than a third of the countries
in the world. Our global connections
“What I like about Millfield is that continue with the work of the Old
I have so many opportunities to practise Millfieldian Society.
my English outside of class. Not just
chatting with friends, but getting
involved in sports and activities. I’m
now part of the first team for golf, and
one of the biggest honours for me is
that I’ve acted as captain for some of
our matches.