Oxford International Bradfield College — language school in the UK
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Description
Bradfield College is set in its own village in the beautiful Berkshire countryside. It has a well established reputation for being one of the country’s leading co-educational independent schools as a result of its academic excellence and well-rounded education. The school is based 10 miles from Reading, a large, thriving, modern town.
Oxford International English Language Centre organises a language camp at Bradfield College. It is an independent co-educational college in the Berkshires surrounded by green countryside. The college is famous for its theatre where plays in Greek are performed.
The centre has recreation grounds and communal lounges. The college has a 19th-century dining hall. There are science, computer, reading and drama clubs for students. There are workshops for group painting and self-portraiture. There is a sports hall, swimming pool, sports fields and dance studio. Pupils will walk around Oxford and Reading. At the weekend children will go on shopping trips and excursions to London.
Children are accommodated in residence rooms of up to 4 people with en-suite facilities. The residential block is a short walk from the school.
School advantages
- Boarding school en-suite accommodation
- Amazing food in a 19th century dining hall
- English lessons and competitions against international students
- Academic electives available: Drama and Science
- 2 full day excursions per week
- Extensive sports facilities including indoor tennis dome, 30+ tennis courts, golf course, swimming pool, two astro-turf pitches and a big sports hall
- Stunning open-air Greek-style amphitheatre in the heart of the campus
School infrastructure
- Dining hall
- Scientific club
- Library
- Classes
- School theatre
Sport infrastructure
- Extensive outdoor pitches
- Allweather astro-turf
- Indoor swimming pool
- Tennis courts
- Indoor tennis dome
- Golf course
- Sports hall
- Dance studio
Hobbies and clubs
- Professional football coaching
- Comic Strip Workshop
- Drama Workshop
- Group Mural Workshop
- Self Portraits Workshop
- Chill Club
- Computer Club
- Reading Club
What else included
The English course at the centre consists of 15 hours or 20 lessons per week. Classes take place in the classrooms and library in the morning or afternoon. On arrival children take an English placement test. Based on the results they are divided into classes of up to 18 students. Teachers use Oxford International study materials. Lessons are divided into two formats: Language Skills and Language and Country Studies. The course includes creative exercises, time management and financial literacy. There is also a conversation club once a week. All language levels available.
- 15-hour English course per week
- Course materials
- Certificate of Completion
- Accommodation in multi-bedded rooms on campus with shared bathroom
- Leisure and excursion programme
- Three meals a day
- Bank charges
- Travel Class travel services
- Visa processing including translation of documents
- Health insurance
- Transfer from and to the airport
Not included:
- Out of pocket expenses
Program
| morning | day | evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrivals and registrations | Arrivals and registrations | Campus tour and ice-breaker activities |
| Day 2 | Half day excursion to Reading with walking tour and Reading Photo Challenge | Placement Test and Lessons | Welcome Disco |
| Day 3 | Onsite activities | Lessons | Onsite Activities |
| Day 4 | Lessons | Lessons | Onsite Activities |
| Day 5 | Full day excursion to Oxford with walking tour of the city | Entrance to an Oxford college | Karaoke/Lip Sync Battle |
| Day 6 | Onsite Activities | Lessons | Onsite Activities |
| Day 7 | Extended full day excursion to London with Thameside walking tour | Visit to TATE Modern and shopping in Covent Garden | Onsite Activities |
| Day 8 | Lessons | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities |
| Day 9 | Lessons | iPad Treasure Hunt | Disco |
| Day 10 | Full day excursion to London with Politics and Royalty walking tour | Entrance to the National Gallery and shopping in Covent Garden | Evening in London with late return to campus |
| Day 11 | Lessons | Onsite Activities | International evening |
| Day 12 | Lessons | Lessons | Talent Show |
| Day 13 | Half day excursion to Reading | Onsite Activities | Farewell Disco |
| Day 14 | Optional Excursion | Optional Excursion | Onsite Activities |