xpand Life College

The Life College is a chance to take nine months to learn, grow and discover what you are truly capable of in your future. Make decisions about what you will do, where and with whom.

Testimonials

David Hueger (2011) from Germany said,
"This year has been the right thing to do and I am so grateful for everything that happened."

Judith Buelz (2011) from Germany said,
"Deciding to attend the Life College ... was definitely more than worth it. I have learned so much about potential and personality development which will help me in my dream career as a teacher ... . But not only this, the seminars, placements, church, new friends and flat share have made it a true life-college. I thoroughly enjoyed being here."

Pascal Luitjens (2011) from Germany said,
"My time in Scotland at the Life College gave a new direction to my life. If you are not sure about what to do in the future and want to improve your English, this is the right place for you."

Simona Wolter (2010) from Germany said,
"To complete the Life College was the best decision ever. In this time I not just learnt a lot about myself, but I also could discover an awesome country with really nice people. Thanks for the really lovely time!"

Damaris Isler (2008) from Switzerland said,
"The Life College challenged me to live my potential to the full. I also learnt a lot about myself through the flat-sharing community with the other girls"

Marcel Maier (2008) from Switzerland said,
"Coming to Scotland was the best decision of my life so far".

Mirjam Elfgen (2008) from Germany said,
"The Life College gave me the time I needed to think about my hearts desires, my opportunities and my calling"

9 months holiday - how does that work?

9 months more time to decide how you want to deal with the future
9 months to spend with other European young people in an English-speaking environment
9 months:
    ...to live together,
    ...to learn together,
    ...to work together.

We will tackle important issues for our time:

  • What do I believe?
  • Who am I?
  • Where will I go from here?
  • What has shaped me?
  • How can I lead successfully?
  • What will be important for the future?
  • How can I live out my uniqueness?

Because of the inclusion of job placements in different businesses in the area, you will learn the language very practically. We will also have English classes once a week to support this. Optionally for English-speaking participants, there can be German classes.

Download the flyer from the link on the right, or the concept document that includes application forms and fuller information (19 pages).

xpand Life College is a charity registered in Scotland, No: SCO 38210

Some of the Life College courses are available for you to participate in even if you are not wanting to join us for the full year. Details of dates are below - contact us to register an interest in joining us for one or more of the seminars.

Course dates

11 Dec 11

XLC IV: Who Am I?
Discovering Potential
Dunoon, Scotland

06 Feb 12

XLC VI: Social Competence
Dunoon, Scotland

27 Feb 12

XLC VII: Resilience
Cairngorms, Scotland

Slideshows from Previous Years

- Get a glimpse of college life (60MB): click here
- Meet some of the people, students and teachers, who were involved in 2008 (39MB): click here
- Have a taste of the outdoor elements of life and learning in Argyll (93MB): click here

Life College flyer

Application Documentation