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Padworth College Academic Summer School 2020

Join us at Padworth College's Academic Summer School for international students aged 13-17 to experience British education. Small classes, academic subjects, English learning, creative arts, sports, and excursions. Immerse yourself in the British curriculum and culture in a safe and supportive environment with trained boarding staff.

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Padworth College Academic Summer School 2020

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  1. Padworth College Academic Summer School 2020

  2. Welcome Situated on an 12 acre site on the edge of the hamlet of Padworth, near the university town of Reading and with London close by, Padworth College’s Academic Summer School provides an ideal setting for learning, enrichment and enjoyment. The Academic Summer School is aimed at international students who will be joining British boarding schools in the Autumn or at those who wish to sample British education in the summer. We offer courses for Seniors aged 13-14 years and 15-17 years, over 2, 4 and 6 weeks. The Academic Summer School combines English learning with academic subjects, including Mathematics, Science, Business Studies, Geography and Global Perspectives. The core English language and academic programme is complemented by a varied programme of creative activities, sports, social programme and excursions. Although the focus of the Academic Summer School is on academic progress, the varied social programme and exciting range of activities and excursions ensure that students have a stimulating and rewarding summer experience. Students make real progress with their English, whilst also experiencing the globally recognised British curriculum and British culture. The safety and well being of students is of paramount importance and the College’s trained boarding staff ensure the welfare of students from arrival at the airport to the final departure. .

  3. Programme Overview

  4. Academic The Academic Summer School is aimed at international students who wish to improve their English, whilst following a traditional programme of academic subjects. Class sizes are small, with a maximum class size of 12 for English and academic subjects. Lessons take place in the College’s classroom block, offering a range of facilities in a modern learning environment. The timetable comprises 30 hours of academic tuition and 5 hours of supervised prep and a Group Multimedia Project. Students also benefit from weekly tutorials. Each student is assessed in English during the admissions process, with this Initial Assessment highlighting their CEFR Level. At the end of the course, all students receive a summary Academic Report, detailing their progress in English, academic subjects, sports and boarding. Students are also presented with a Course Certificate referencing their CEFR Level.

  5. Example Timetable (Pre-GCSE)

  6. Creative Arts For all students, the more formal English and academic classes are complemented by a programme of Creative Arts, including Art, Drama and Music. There are also opportunities for individual Music lessons and one-to-one tuition in Art (on request). These activities encourage speaking and listening and help build self confidence and develop self expression.

  7. Co-Curricular Programme The College’s extra-curricular programme includes a range of sports and a variety of clubs and activities, designed to foster team spirit and the confidence to integrate with others when students move on from Padworth. Sports include badminton, basketball, football, rounders, running, swimming, table tennis, tennis and volleyball. There is also a Fitness Centre on site. A wide range of clubs and activities are available and form a key part of the overall programme. In addition, group activities are planned for the evenings.

  8. Excursions As well as our on-site activities, we organise a stimulating and varied programme of fully-supervised trips at weekends. Some allow students to discover places of cultural, geographical and historical interest; others encourage students to sample the great outdoors, through walking, hiking, cycling and other physical pursuits. Sightseeing, cultural visits and even shopping provide contexts within which speaking and listening skills are put to the test; they are also great fun and provide memories to last a lifetime. Weekend trips may include London sightseeing, excursions to the nearby cities of Oxford and Reading, trips to the zoo, laser quest, theme parks, attending live sports events (football, hockey) and more.

  9. Boarding and Pastoral Care Boarding, with its strong focus on pastoral care and student welfare, ensures there is a balance of academic study alongside recreational and social activities. Students live on campus in boarding houses a short walk from the main building and teaching facilities. House Parents and other boarding staff reside on campus, ensuring a family atmosphere of care and support for all students at all times. Pastoral care provided through the residential team is complemented by medical support from the boarding staff (trained in first aid) and by healthy and nutritious meal choices from the onsite chefs. .

  10. Location and Directions Padworth College is situated on a 12 acre site on the edge of the hamlet of Padworth, near the university town of Reading. Fees for the Academic Summer School include return transfers from London’s Heathrow airport. Parents wishing to bring students directly to Padworth will find the College very accessible. Despite its rural setting, Padworth College is easily reached by road (M4) and is close to UK gateway airports at London Heathrow (40 minutes). Trains from Theale and Reading railway stations (10 and 30 minutes from the College) run directly to London Paddington. London Padworth

  11. Dates and Fees 2020 Fees include: • All tuition and course materials • Full board accommodation (including laundry service) • Uniform * • Excursions and activities • Airport transfers to/from London Heathrow airport It is recommended that students take out insurance to cover medical care and personal possessions 2 weeks - £2,200 4 weeks - £4,400 6 weeks - £6,600 * All students are required to wear a Padworth polo shirt and dark trousers or a dark skirt during the school day. This is supplied by the College at no additional cost.

  12. Admissions Process When you accept the offer of a place on the Academic Summer School, you will need to pay 50% of the fees. The remaining fees are due 8 weeks before arrival. Please send all correspondence to: Tom Griffiths Registrar Padworth College Sopers Lane Padworth Reading Berkshire RG7 4NR admissions@padworth.com Tel: +44 (0) 118 983 2644 If you want to apply for the Academic Summer School, please send us the following: • A completed Application Form • The Registration Fee of £100 When we have received all of the above, we will assess your application. If these are satisfactory, we will offer you a place on the Academic Summer School. Ahead of enrolling, we may invite you to complete a Cambridge Online Placement Test.

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