Wellington College Junior English Programmes
Embassy Summer at Wellington College
Our centre is located at one of the most prestigious independent schools, not only in the UK, but across the world. Located in Crowthorne, about one hour from central London, and close to Heathrow airport, Wellington College is like no other school in the world.
Historic and traditional, a truly British experience. This famous and highly respected boarding school provides a world-leading educational environment, and a wealth of first class facilities, all set within an inspirational campus.
Key Facts:
Price: £1,035 per week (price includes tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board)
Location: Wellington College, Duke’s Ride, Berkshire, Crowthorne RG45 7PU
Dates: 02 July –13 August
Ages: 10–17
Accommodation: Single/Twin/Triple standard rooms
Sample Excursion: Oxford, Cambridge and Brighton
- Room Type: Single and shared rooms in a traditional British boarding house set up.
- Bathrooms: shared by up to five students.
- What's in a room: Room furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair
- Cleaning: Rooms are cleaned weekly
- Laundry: available at the residence.
- Meals: are served in a large dining hall
- Wi-Fi: available throughout
- Linen: changed weekly
- Towel: students must bring their own towel
- A deposit of £30 is required upon arrival and replacement of lost key is £35
On-site activities are organised in between lessons and during evenings. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. All activities are designed to continue learning in a fun and enjoyable way, encouraging students to develop life skills and make new friends through sport, activities and socially interactive games.
Sample activities
- Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball and basketball
- Daytime activities such as scavenger hunt and drama workshops
- Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show, and team games
Excursions and Trips
Our students get to explore exciting places such as
- Windsor Castle
- Henley Upon Thames
- Kew Gardens
Oxford: Students can get to know the other famous university city and visit one of its most famous colleges
Cambridge: Explore this charming, iconic city on a walking tour and visit Kings College
Brighton: enjoy this vibrant popular seaside city with beautiful architecture, visit the Sea Life Centre and The Palace Pier
- Taught by friendly and informative English teachers
- 20 x 45 minute lessons per week morning or afternoon
- Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
- Maximum 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Lecture style and standard classrooms
- The majority of classrooms are in Darwin College or in nearby academic buildings
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
- Materials included as well as an end of course report and certificate
- Trinity exam preparation available
Travel times to nearest airports
| (LGW) London Gatwick Airport | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| (LHR) London Heathrow Airport | 40 minutes |
| (STN) Stansted Airport | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| (LTN) Luton Airport | 1 hour 20 minutes |
Travel times to nearest train station
| St Pancras International (Eurostar) | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Sample Timetable
The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
Students may have lessons either morning or afternoon in their first week, alternating weekly after that and visits may change.
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