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Padworth College Academic Summer School 2019

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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 Government & Politics

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.

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Programme Overview

Pre-GCSE Programme Pre-A Level Programme

Age 13-14 years 15-17 years

Admissions Process Application Form

Cambridge Online Placement Test (following

acceptance of a place)

Application Form

Cambridge Online Placement Test (following acceptance

of a place)

Minimum English Language Level A2: Basic Language User A2: Basic Language User

Start Dates Saturday 29 June, 2019: 2, 4 and 6 weeks

Saturday 13 July, 2019: 2 and 4 weeks

Saturday 27 July, 2019: 2 weeks

Saturday 29 June, 2019: 2, 4 and 6 weeks

Saturday 13 July, 2019: 2 and 4 weeks

Saturday 27 July, 2019: 2 weeks

Course Length 2, 4 and 6 weeks 2, 4 and 6 weeks

Subjects Studied English

Mathematics

Science

Business Studies

Geography

Creative Arts

English

Mathematics

Science

Business Studies

Government & Politics

Creative Arts

End of Course Assessment Certificate Certificate

Progression Return to existing school (in home country)

Progress to Padworth College or Senior School entry

Return to existing school (in home country)

Progress to Padworth College or Senior School entry


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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.


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Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

7.30 Wake-up

7.30 – 8.15 Breakfast Wake-up

8.45 – 9.00 Assembly Breakfast

9.00 – 10.00 Science Mathematics Science Mathematics Business

Free Time

Sport

Activities

All Day

Excursion

10.00 – 10.25 Morning Break

10.25 – 11.25 Science Mathematics Science English Geography

11.25 – 12.25 Mathematics English Geography English Geography

12.25 – 1.25 Lunch, followed by Registration

1.25 – 2.25 English Business Geography Business English

2.25 – 3.25 English English English Business English

3.25 – 3.50 Afternoon Break

3.50 – 4.50 Creative Arts English English Creative Arts English

4.50 – 5.50 Sport

6.30 – 7.00 Dinner

7.15 – 8.15 Prep / Self Study / Group Multimedia Project

8.15 – 9.45 Free Time

From 9.45 Bedtime

Example Timetable (Pre-GCSE)


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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.


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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 basketball, football, running, table

tennis, tennis and volleyball. There is also a

Fitness Centre on site.

Extra-curricular activities include Board Games,

Chess, Film, Fundraising/ Charity, Music, Natural

History, Photography and Senior Leaders.

Off-campus recreational activities include bowling,

cinema, horse riding, ice skating and yoga.


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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.


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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.

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Location and Directions

London

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 on

Arrivals/Departures day.

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.

Padworth


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Dates and Fees 2019

Fees include:

All tuition and course materials

Full board accommodation (including laundry service)

Uniform *

Excursions and activities

Airport transfers to/from London Heathrow Airport on Arrivals/Departures day

Bishopstrow College

June 29 July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27 August 3

June 29 – July 13

July 13 – July 27

July 27 – August 10

June 29 – July 27

July 13 – August 10

June 29 – August 10

* 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.

2 weeks - £2,200

4 weeks - £4,400

6 weeks - £6,600

It is recommended that students take out insurance

to cover medical care and personal possessions


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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.

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:

Mark Jeynes

Director

Padworth College

Sopers Lane

Padworth

Reading

Berkshire

RG7 4NR

[email protected]

Tel: +44 (0) 118 983 2644 or +44 (0) 7769 651028

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