Wellington College Junior English Programmes in Berkshire
Embassy Summer at Wellington College
Wellington College is one of the most prestigious independent schools, not only in the UK, but across the world. Founded as a tribute to Duke Wellington, and opened by Queen Victoria in 1859, the College is steeped in history and British educational traditions.
Located in Berkshire, 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: £1,125 per week (price includes tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board)
Location: Wellington College, Duke’s Ride, Berkshire, Crowthorne RG45 7PU
Dates: 1st July –12th August 2025
Ages: 10–17
Accommodation: Single & shared rooms
Sample Excursion: Oxford, Cambridge and Brighton
- Single & shared rooms in a traditional British boarding house set up. The rooms do not have door locks
- Bathrooms shared by up to five students
- Room furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair
- Rooms are cleaned weekly
- Laundry services are available. Please ask at the Centre Office for pricing and procedure
- Meals are served in a large dining hall
- Wi-Fi throughout
- Linen changed fortnightly
- Students must bring their own towel
- A damage deposit of £30 is required upon arrival
- Unauthorised room changes incur a cost of £150.
Whilst delivering bespoke lesson materials, the Embassy lesson is designed to engage students in discussion, to develop the key life skills of collaboration and intercultural communication, and to provide extensive opportunities to practice and build on current language.
Lessons taught by teachers trained to deliver the Embassy Lessons
17 students per class and classes suitable for students of all levels.
15 hours a week
20 x 45 mins in UK, US and Canada
15 x 60 mins in Malta
All learning resources provided are age appropriate and all students receive an end of course certificate of attendance.
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Wellington College where they will register and get their room allocation so that they can check-in to their rooms. Rooms will be available from 4pm.
Welcome
On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.
Activities
Activities are organised in between lessons and during evenings. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. These may include:
- 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-on-Thames
- Reading
Half Day Trips
Oxford:
Students can get to know the other famous university city and visit one of its most famous colleges.
London:
Visit this exciting capital city and take a walking tour of central London visit
the National Gallery.
Brighton:
A vibrant, popular seaside resort with beautiful architecture, home to the Sea Life Centre.
Full Day Trips
Thorpe Park: Home to thrilling rides, attractions & live events, Thorpe Park Resort is the ultimate destination for thrill seekers featuring some of the UK’s most popular roller coasters.
Cambridge: Visit this charming university city with a walking tour and visit to one of its famous colleges.
Madame Tussauds: Experience one of London’s best loved attractions! Star in immersive experiences and get up close and personal with more than 150 lifelike figures of your favourite celebrities.
3 Week Sample Programmes
Extra
Each 21-night stay will include a number of local visits to attractions of interest, 6 half-day trips to other exciting places/cities and 3 full-day excursions to other major cities like London, Oxford or Brighton. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.
The programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
Student may have lessons either morning or afternoon in week one, alternating weekly after that and visits may change.
| Week 1 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site sports and activities Optional trip: Cambridge with walking tour and college visit |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: London with walking tour and visit to the National Gallery |
| Afternoon | On-site sports and activities Crowthorne village walk |
Half-day trip: Reading and Reading Museum |
Mini-olympics | Half-day trip: Windsor and Windsor Castle |
Build your own board game On-site sports and activities |
||
| Evening | Welcome games or other on-site activities | Karaoke | Talent Show Basketball Tournament |
Egg Drop Culture club |
Treasure hunt | Disco | Film night Local walk |
| Week 2 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures Local activities Optional trip: Thorpe Park |
On-site sports and activities Crowthorne village walk |
Half-day trip: Bracknell and Lexicon Shopping Centre |
On-site sports and activities | Half-day visit: Hampton Court Palace |
Arts and Crafts Sport Tournament |
Full-day trip: Oxford with walking tour and college visit |
| Afternoon | Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Welcome games or other on-site activities | Karaoke | Trashion show | Culture club Make your own Video |
Photo scavenger hunt | Disco | Casino night Nature walk |
| Week 3 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site sports and activities Optional trip: London Madame Tussauds and Harrods or River Cruise or London Eye |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Brighton with walking tour and visit to the Sea Life Centre |
| Afternoon | On-site sports and activities Crowthorne village walk |
Half-day trip: Hampton Upon Thames |
Speed friendship: On-site sports and activities |
Half-day trip: Guildford |
Zombie apocalypse photo workshop On-site sports and activities |
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| Evening | Welcome games or other on-site activities | Karaoke | Sports tournament | Culture club Drama workshop |
Capture the flag | Disco | Bingo and board games |
We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.
Student Services
Our student support staff can help you with:
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Information about local services
- Assistance with individual and personal problems
- Emergency contact
Medical information
If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group Leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.
LOCAL DOCTOR
New Wokingham
Road Surgery, 18 New Wokingham
Rd, Crowthorne RG45 6JL.
T: +44 (0) 1344 773418
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Frimley Park
Hospital, Portsmouth Rd,
Frimley, Camberley, GU16 7UJ.
T: +44 (0) 300 614 5000
INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance to cover their time abroad, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.
CASH
Please note that the centre is mostly cashless. Cash is only required for optional activities and room deposits.
In case of emergency
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer: +44 7771 845978
Location
Embassy Summer Schools
Wellington College,
Duke’s Ride,
Berkshire,
Crowthorne RG45 7PU
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 |
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