Ardmore Berkshire College — language school in the UK

  • British Council
  • English UK
  • ALTO
  • Hall Place Lane, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, UK
  • Campus
  • age from 9 to 17
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Summer English School
from 758,85 EUR per week
Age from 9 to 17 years
Jun 14, 2024   Aug 27, 2024
Autumn English School
from 686,43 EUR per week
Age from 9 to 17 years
Aug 23, 2024   Dec 31, 2024
Autumn English London Discovery School
from 770,20 EUR per week
Age from 9 to 17 years
Aug 23, 2024   Dec 31, 2024
Summer English School
from 702,64 EUR per week
Age from 9 to 17 years
Jun 14, 2024   Aug 27, 2024
Spring English School
from 730,75 EUR per week
Age from 9 to 17 years
Feb 1, 2024   Jun 4, 2024
Summer English School
from 793,98 EUR per week
Age from 9 to 17 years
Jun 13, 2024   Aug 29, 2024
Summer English School
from 793,98 EUR per week
Age from 9 to 17 years
Jun 13, 2024   Aug 27, 2024
School Integration Program
from 825,74 EUR per week
Age from 9 to 17 years
Sep 1, 2024   May 31, 2024

Program description and what is included

The English course is 15 hours per week. The programme is based on a communicative approach and real language. Classes are in the morning and in the afternoon. On the day of arrival children take a placement test in order to get into a suitable class. The lessons are divided into two types: theoretical, where grammar and vocabulary are practised, and practical. During the latter ones kids create websites, posters and perform short theatre plays to practise their language and develop their fluency. All language levels are available.

  • 1 free GL 
  • Full Board Accommodation 
  • 15 hours of Lessons 
  • Excursions 
  • Activities
  • Return Transfer

Description

Berkshire College is a perfect location for students wishing to attend an English Language course. The college is the home of Ardmore Language Schools.

It is set in extensive grounds with a historic Mansion House. Some classrooms and the common room are located within the Mansion House with the accommodation blocks nearby. Its close proximity to London and the quick transfer time from all the London airports make it very popular centre for all students who wish to improve their English and enjoy cultural visits to London, Windsor, Oxford and Reading.

A typical day with Ardmore

Students have three hours of English lessons per day from Monday to Friday, with the lessons divided into two parts.

Part One: Language input, which involves using grammar and vocabulary in various tasks/exercises.

Part Two: Fluency/practice activities aimed at developing fluency through specific tasks like designing a website or poster, conducting a classroom survey or even producing/acting in a short play.

We offer a wide range of activities, which may include: Football, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Tennis, Basketball, etc.

Evening entertainment programme may include Talent Show, Disco, Quiz Nights, Film Nights, Sports Tournaments and more options.

Emphasis on communication helps students to use English for a variety of purposes and in various situations. Our aim is to build students' knowledge and confidence in understanding and speaking English.

During the school year the school runs an integration programme for students aged 7-17. In the mornings and afternoons kids live out their normal college routine: they attend classes in history, geography, computer science, English, sports and drama lessons together with British pupils and cook national dishes. No specific English lessons for groups are included but children get a chance to experience school life in Britain firsthand, try their hand at new sports and make new friends. The centre organises excursions for groups if desired.

Why choose this school

  • Safe compact campus 
  • Historic building and home to The Ardmore Group
  • Great location
  • Fantastic range of specialist programmes

School infrastructure

  • Large lecture theatre
  • Dining Area
  • Shop with vending machines
  • Indoor conference hall

Sport infrastructure

  • Sports Hall
  • Extensive playing fields
  • Dance Studio 

Hobbies and clubs

  • Golf Academy
  • Horse riding Academy
  • Tennis Academy
  • Super London discovery
  • Euro city tour

Recommended arrival cities

  • London

Location

Hall Place Lane, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, UK

Sample program

  • 1 day

    Morning. Arrival
    Day. Arrival
    Evening. Arrival

  • 2 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Sports & Leisure Activities
    Evening. Welcome Icebreaker Games

  • 3 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Sports & Leisure Activities
    Evening. Quiz games

  • 4 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Extended Excursion to Oxford with Universities Walking Tour
    Evening. Talent Show

  • 5 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Sports & Leisure Activities
    Evening. Casino Night

  • 6 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Sports and Leisure Activities
    Evening. Disco

  • 7 day

    Morning. Full Day Excursion to London, Thames River Cruise and Westminster Walking Tour Late return meal voucher provided
    Day. Full Day Excursion to London, Thames River Cruise and Westminster Walking Tour Late return meal voucher provided
    Evening. Sports Tournament

  • Travel Class reviews

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    Fue una experiencia inolvidable para mí y para mis alumnos

    Summer English School Ardmore Berkshire College — language school in the UK

    Hall Place Lane, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, UK

    Tuve la oportunidad de trabajar con Ardmore en el verano de 2019. Soy profesora de inglés y llevé a mis alumnos de Túnez a Inglaterra y Ardmore nos cuidó muy bien. Fue una experiencia inolvidable para mí y para mis alumnos. Los profesores fueron realmente útiles, actividades inmersivas, ambiente internacional donde los estudiantes aprenden unos de otros y aprenden sobre las diferentes culturas de los demás. Las habitaciones estaban limpias y cómodas, la comida era buena y los viajes combinaban cultura y diversión. Ir a importantes monumentos históricos y grandes museos les da a los estudiantes la oportunidad de visualizar, experimentar y discutir los temas que estudian para lograr una mayor comprensión, Ardmore ofrece viajes culturales y les da a los estudiantes la oportunidad de discutir lo que aprendieron en las aulas con nativos. profesores y compañeros de clase internacionales.
    Al finalizar, los alumnos obtienen un certificado de finalización del curso y disfrutan de una fiesta de despedida. Maravillosa experiencia para todos! ¡Esperando más viajes después de que termine la pandemia!

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    We were impressed by the equipment of the campuses

    Summer English School Ardmore Berkshire College — language school in the UK

    Hall Place Lane, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, UK

    I am still impressed by the trip with the guys to the school in Great Britain, thanks to this company. I went with a class where I am the class teacher, this was the first experience of such a trip, although I have been working at the school for many years. Thanks to Travel Class, the trip went very well, everything was organized at the highest level. Throughout the trip, the children studied English with the best teachers, by the way, we were at the Ardmore Berkshire College language school in the UK. The equipment of the campuses at the school was impressive. In addition to training, we also managed to go to see the sights, the famous bin ben (which is now, unfortunately, under reconstruction), Tower Bridge. My students and I were delighted with the trip!

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