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Elite Sport Academies

Elite Sport Academies

The Elite Sport Academies are a collaboration between Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys and The Canterbury Academy under the umbrella of The Canterbury Institute of Sport (CIS). The partnership involves the two educational establishments providing a range of sports programmes for sixth form students attending the respective schools.

Through flexible timetabling, high quality staffing and strategic curriculum design, the CIS is able to offer a sports training package that allows students dedicated time allocated to their respective sport. Training is available on a daily basis, but can be customised to suit the needs of the individual. Regular competitive fixtures are available alongside the weekly training schedule. Students at the Langton will take part in fixtures for both the Academy and the School.

Elite Sports Academies are available in Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, Football and Basketball. We are also happy to discuss supporting students that excel in other sports. In recent years athletes competing in Athletics, Tennis, Golf, Swimming, BMX and Motor Sport, have all used our unique timetabling and facilities to enhance their sports careers.

We strive to provide students within our Sports Academies with the opportunity to reach their potential. The standard of coaching, facilities and competition are on par, and arguably exceed in some areas, those found within the private sector. Allowing students from all backgrounds with an equal opportunity to excel within their sports careers.

Our Aims

Our Aims

  • To develop and build a professional environment that is enhanced by facility quality, staff performance and relationships with students.
  • To match programmes to individual needs.
  • To provide a holistic structure to educate students about sporting excellence.
  • To allow students to access high quality practitioners.
  • To provide access to high levels of competition.
  • To recruit high quality students with a passion for their sport.
  • To act as a stepping stone to a long and successful sports career.