Berkshire College Summer School
Description of Berkshire College Summer School
Berkshire College is an excellent, prestigious place to teach students from all over the world: English language courses will allow you to make significant progress in learning, help you to talk in everyday life without much difficulty and at the same time to ensure familiarity with the culture and history of the UK thanks to a rich leisure program. It is located near the historic center of Mansion House, fully equipped for modern and comfortable learning and living. Berkshire College has a sports hall, tennis courts, soccer and rugby grounds, and a spacious and functional school cafeteria. Getting to London is very simple, as it is to the major airports, which makes the school even more attractive for international students, facilitates excursions to Windsor, Oxford, Reading. The distance to London is 53 kilometers, to Gatwick Airport - 89, and to Heathrow - 29 kilometers.
How are dietary restrictions and food preferences accommodated?
We provide nutritious and balanced meals, and our kitchen staff can accommodate various dietary restrictions and food preferences. Parents can inform us of any specific dietary needs during the registration process.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Berkshire College Summer School
Summer English courses
About the educational program: The course is focused on the summer months, partially capturing the closest periods to it. The program is designed for individual international students and for educational groups. In the school there is a sufficient number of combined courses for especially curious and active students.
List of available programs for international students:
- Golf Academy (summer);
- English + Golf (off-season);
- English + horse riding;
- English + Football (Off-season);
- Special program "Discover London" (off-season);
- Special program Royal (off-season);
- Olympic program (off season);
- Tour of four cities in the south of Britain (off-season);
- Intensive course for adaptation to local education system (off-season);
- Intensive English course;
- Triniti certification.
The intensity of the classes is average - 15 lessons per week in small classes (up to 15 people). Studying groups on summer courses are made up as international as possible. It has some advantages such as:
- Students can easily overcome the language barrier;
- Quickly learn fluent and competent English speech;
- Expand vocabulary.
Lessons are conducted in an entertaining, interactive format with a highly qualified (ELF) teacher, the main emphasis is on developing communication skills and abilities.
Trinity Exam
International students are offered the opportunity to pass the Trinity College Oral Examinations (GESE) to get a qualification in spoken English. These exams are authoritative among educational institutions in many European countries. Our experienced EFL teachers test students, distribute them to appropriate levels and provide an additional five hours of intensive spoken English each week. Students are fully prepared for oral tests, which are conducted by an external examiner Trinity.
This course is designed for a group of 15 students.
Period of the educational program: from June 19 to August 28.
EXAMPLE OF THE SUMMER COURSE PROGRAM
Sunday
- Arrival of students;
- Welcome party Ice Breaker.
Monday
- In the afternoon:
- Academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus, organized by teachers;
- Sports games.
- In the evening:
- Collective movie watching.
Tuesday
- In the afternoon:
- Academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers;
- Sports games.
- In the evening:
- Collective quiz games.
Wednesday
- In the afternoon:
- Academic studies + excursion to Windsor;
- Visiting the famous castle.
- In the evening:
- Mini -Olympic games.
Thursday
- Afternoon:
- Academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers;
- Sports games.
- In the evening:
- Disco.
Friday
- In the afternoon:
- Academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers;
- Sports games.
- In the evening:
- Night casino "James Bond".
Saturday
- In the afternoon:
- A full day tour - London;
- A cruise on the Thames.
- In the evening:
- Collective game "Capture the flag".
Sunday
- In the afternoon:
- Rest (students are given a brunch on the day off);
- At the request and personal schedule of the student - additional excursions, group recreational activities are organized.
- In the evening:
- Eurovision Song Contest.
Monday
- In the afternoon:
- Academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers;
- Sports games.
- In the evening:
- Football tournament.
Tuesday
- Afternoon:
- Academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers;
- Sports games.
- In the evening:
- International evening of quizzes.
Wednesday
- In the afternoon:
- Academic classes + excursion to reading.
- In the evening:
- Evening speed dating (a party of fast meetings).
Thursday
- In the afternoon:
- Academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers;
- Sports games.
- In the evening:
- Caribbean disco party.
Friday
- In the afternoon:
- Academic classes + extra-curricular activities on campus organized by teachers;
- Sports games.
- In the evening:
- Show of talents.
Saturday
- In the afternoon:
- Full day excursion to Oxford.
- In the evening:
- Graduation ceremony.
Sunday
- Departure of schoolchildren from the camp.
Quick overview: ARDMORE GOLF ACADEMY - the educational course is focused on the summer months. The program is combined language lessons and sport activity.
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE
The first week
| 9.00-9.45 | 10.00-12.00 | 2.00-3.30 | 4.00-5.30 | 8.30 - 10.00 | ||||
| Sunday | Arrival, Settlement and familiarity with staff and players | |||||||
| Monday | English Lessons | English Lessons | Golf exercises | Golf exercises | Evening program | |||
| Tuesday | English Lessons | English Lessons | Golf exercises | Golf exercises | Evening program | |||
| Wednesday | English Lessons | English Lessons | Excursion (half day) | Evening program | ||||
| Thursday | English Lessons | English Lessons | Golf exercises | Golf exercises | Evening program | |||
| Friday | English Lessons | English Lessons | Golf exercises | Golf exercises | Evening program | |||
| Saturday | Excursion (whole day) | Evening program | ||||||
The second week
| 9.00-9.45 | 10.00-12.00 | 2.00-3.30 | 4.00-5.30 | 8.30 - 10.00 | ||||
| Sunday | Recreation and Entertainment | |||||||
| Monday | Golf exercises | Golf exercises | English Lessons | English Lessons | Evening program | |||
| Tuesday | Golf exercises | Golf exercises | English Lessons | English Lessons | Evening program | |||
| Wednesday | Excursion (half day) | English Lessons | Evening program | |||||
| Thursday | Golf exercises | Golf exercises | English Lessons | English Lessons | Evening program | |||
| Friday | Golf exercises | Golf exercises | English Lessons | English Lessons | Evening program | |||
| Saturday | Excursion (whole day) | Evening program | ||||||
Super London Discovery, Exploring London
- Age — from 12 to 17 years old,
- The duration of the training is from one week.
This summer program offers students exciting adventures in London: sightseeing, fun activities in local parks, exploring the history, culture, and customs of England's capital. The course includes language classes aimed at honing the basic skills and knowledge: reading, writing, grammar, listening, vocabulary and speaking. Regular communication with teachers and classmates will help students to assimilate educational material more effectively, to use English more confidently in everyday life.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students are accommodated with maximum comfort and convenience on a full board basis. Rooms are designed for 2-3 people (there are more spacious, as well as single rooms), each room is equipped with washbasins. Also, the student can choose accommodation in the host family on a full board basis.
Subjects and sports
Activities Berkshire College Summer School
EXAMPLE OF THE SCHEDULE OF THE DAY
Classes for summer school in UK are held from Monday to Friday, three academic hours per day. Each lesson is divided into two blocks:
• Learning grammar, vocabulary, relevant exercises and practices
• Practice of oral speech, communication skills: use of gaming and role-playing techniques, interactive learning, attracting additional funds.
The students are offered a rich and rich program of extra-curricular activities: practically every day (in the daytime and in the evening) they have available a variety of games, parties, tournaments. After classes, students can engage in one of the many types of leisure and entertainment: play football or tennis, basketball, dance, visit creative studios and workshops. In addition, a sufficient number of excursions are planned: one per week for the whole day and one for several hours.
Example of excursions for the whole day:
- trip to London, a cruise on the Thames
- Inspection of the Oxford Castle and the surrounding area.
For several hours students also go on a classic sightseeing tour of Winsor, visiting the legendary castle.
Facilities and equipment at Berkshire College Summer School
- Sports hall
- Tennis court
- Football ground
- Rugby field
- Large modern dining room
- Nearby there is a golf course and program for riding a horse
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fee:
- Transfer
- Visa Invitation Courier Fee
- UM Service / Airport Assistance
- Medical Travel Insurance
Extras:
- One way transfer - Gatwick 297 GBP
- One way transfer - Heathrow 272 GBP
Enrolment process
The admission process for summer courses at Berkshire College consists of several steps:
- Choosing a course, specifying conditions and dates,
- Filling out the registration form, providing documents,
- Receiving an official invitation,
- Payment for the course,
- Arrival at the campus: passing the entrance test, assigning to classes, settling into the residence, starting the course.
Perspectives
The experience and knowledge that students will gain during their few weeks at Berkshire College will help them gain confidence in using English in everyday life, imagine continuing their academic path in an English-speaking institution, and pass language tests more successfully.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Students who want to gain international educational experience and unforgettable impressions should provide personal documents for admission: passport, visa or residence permit, health insurance. It is not necessary to take an English proficiency test — the entrance test is held on the first day of arrival at the campus.
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Berkshire College Summer School
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
