Berkshire

Berkshire College (8-17)

Photos
Videos

3.9 /5 23 Reviews

Language courses for children and teenagers abroad: Berkshire College (8-17)

Add to favorite

From 840.- EUR

970.- USD

Free quote Book now

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: L
Accommodations: Residence, Host family
Camp start dates: 14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08 / 09.08 / 16.08 / 23.08.2021
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Ages: 8 - 17 years
Nationality mix: France, China, Italy, etc..
ratings: 23 authentic opinions

Located in the countryside, our partner school boasts incredible facilities. You'll learn English in a beautiful, historic mansion consisting of large classrooms, comfortable common areas and a spacious cafeteria. Close to the main premises and surrounded by green areas, the students’ bedrooms are located in small buildings. Factor in the sports facilities, such as the large sport hall, the tennis court or the football and rugby fields, you have the perfect spot for a successful language stay! This safe setting provides an excellent learning environment for all students. The neighbouring and modern town of Maidenhead is perfect for shopping, playing sports and relaxing by the Thames.

All the schools in this city

Choosing the right course for you

Our table of levels can help you choose the right duration to achieve your objectives.

Any questions? Contact us!

We answer you in a free, fast and personal way. You can also chat with us directly on our website.

Included in the price

Language course
Course material
Travel documents
Diploma or certificate
Accommodation, full board
Activity programme
Supervision by English-speaking group leaders

Lessons: 10 of 90 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 11 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 8 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:30 (Mon, Wed, Fri), 14:00-17:30 (Tues, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Upon your arrival at the school, you will sit a placement test that will allow you to join a group with your same level. You will spend the first part of your daily lessons working on the basics of the language (grammar, vocabulary, exercises) and will practice your skills in the second half, thanks to the constant interaction and the creative activities. The small groups (15 students max.) and the attentive teachers allow participants to make rapid progress. The timetable follows a “zigzag” structure, meaning that you will alternate mornings and afternoons. At the end of your stay, you will receive a diploma.

Course info

Free quote

Enrol

1150 USD

2220 USD

3290 USD

4340 USD

5390 USD

6440 USD

7490 USD

8540 USD

USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options

Extra night (residence)	70 USD
UM (unaccompanied minor) service (pick-up and drop-off)	110 USD
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	330 USD
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	430 USD
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	230 USD
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	350 USD
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	550 USD
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	630 USD
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	550 USD
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	630 USD
Airport transfer from/to City (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	550 USD
Airport transfer from/to City (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	630 USD
Train station transfer from/to Ashford (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	350 USD
Train station transfer from/to Ashford (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	450 USD
Train station transfer from/to St Pancras (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	400 USD
Train station transfer from/to St Pancras (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	510 USD

Starting dates 1 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08 / 09.08 / 16.08 / 23.08.2021

Starting dates 2 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08 / 09.08 / 16.08.2021

Starting dates 3 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08 / 09.08.2021

Starting dates 4 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08.2021

Starting dates 5 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07.2021

Starting dates 6 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07.2021

Starting dates 7 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07.2021

Starting dates 8 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07.2021

Starting dates 9 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06.2021

Starting dates 10 wk

14.06 / 21.06.2021

Starting dates 11 wk

14.06.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 10 of 90 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 11 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 8 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:30 (Mon, Wed, Fri), 14:00-17:30 (Tues, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

Free quote

Enrol

970 USD

1920 USD

2950 USD

3910 USD

4870 USD

5830 USD

6790 USD

7750 USD

USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.87 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options

Extra night (host family)	70 USD
UM (unaccompanied minor) service (pick-up and drop-off)	110 USD
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	330 USD
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	430 USD
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	230 USD
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	350 USD
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	550 USD
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	630 USD
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	550 USD
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	630 USD
Airport transfer from/to City (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	550 USD
Airport transfer from/to City (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	630 USD
Train station transfer from/to Ashford (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	350 USD
Train station transfer from/to Ashford (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	450 USD
Train station transfer from/to St Pancras (pick-up and drop-off) Arrival / Departure: 08:30 -19:00	400 USD
Train station transfer from/to St Pancras (pick-up and drop-off) Out of schedule	510 USD

Starting dates 1 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08 / 09.08 / 16.08 / 23.08.2021

Starting dates 2 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08 / 09.08 / 16.08.2021

Starting dates 3 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08 / 09.08.2021

Starting dates 4 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08.2021

Starting dates 5 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07 / 26.07.2021

Starting dates 6 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07 / 19.07.2021

Starting dates 7 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 12.07.2021

Starting dates 8 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07.2021

Starting dates 9 wk

14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06.2021

Starting dates 10 wk

14.06 / 21.06.2021

Starting dates 11 wk

14.06.2021

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

If staying with a host family, you’ll spend 4 evenings a week with them.

The one-week programme doesn’t include the full-day excursion; the full-day excursion in only included in the two-week programme.

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

3.9/5

Overall rating

91% of students recommending this school

Destination: / 5
School: / 5
Accommodation: / 5

Teaching: / 5
Leisure: / 5

23 students gave their opinion about this school

Country of residence

Number of weeks

Rating

Destination (4.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.8 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (4.3 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (1.8 / 5) (Host family)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (5 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Destination (4.3 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (4.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (5 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

School highlights

« Conocer gente de otras nacionalidades »

Translate automatically Show original

Destination (4.3 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (3.8 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (4.3 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Destination (3 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (2.8 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (3.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (2 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Destination (4 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (3.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (4 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (2.3 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Do you think you've made progress?

« Si en relacionarse con los compañeros y soltarse a hablar inglés »

Translate automatically Show original

Destination (4.3 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (5 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (5 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Destination (2.7 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (3.3 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (4 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (1.8 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (2.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Destination (3.3 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (3.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (3.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (2.7 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui remise à niveau »

Translate automatically Show original

School highlights

« Ambiance »

Translate automatically Show original

Eliott V.

15 years old - France

/ 5

Food not so great.Activities were fine but a bit too much for small kids.Teachers were great. A large group of Spanish kids knew each other but good spirit, and lots of Italians, but not many other nationalities. Food not great ! Not enough food, not diversified, way too greasy... our main concern. Eliott felt the activities were for 14years old at most, but it was fun anyways.

Translate automatically

2 weeks, June 2019

Destination (4.3 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.3 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (5 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (3.5 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Do you think you've made progress?

« It looks like it.. »

Translate automatically Show original

Destination (4 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (2.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (3.7 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (2.5 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (4.3 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Top tips

« Windsor castle »

Translate automatically Show original

Talk with other students

Access our Facebook forum to talk to other students.

Discover other experiences

Learn about our students’ experiences abroad through exclusive interviews, travel journals and testimonials.

Request a quote

Or ask your friends for their opinion about this school on social media.

Host family
Learn what life is like in a real British home and practise your English every minute of the day by living with a friendly host family in Maidenhead! You’ll stay in a twin room with another student and share a bathroom. Full board comes in the form of breakfast and dinner with the family, where you can spend time chatting and getting to know each other, and a packed lunch which you’ll eat at school or on excursions. Students benefit from a private shuttle service to and from the school every day, with an approximate travel time of 15-20 minutes maximum.

Residence
You'll stay in a double or triple room (usually, with a sink) in the residence adjacent to the school, where you'll share the bathroom with other students. Living with other participants will allow you to meet young people from all around the world, with whom you'll build strong friendships. The meals (full board) are served at the school cafeteria and, on your day trips, you will receive a packed lunch. This friendly and exciting atmosphere will help you feel confident enough to speak English in no time!

A huge variety of activities await you at the campus in Berkshire! You are in England, so sports are definitely part of the programme: join the football matches, play tennis or basketball or enjoy the campus’ open-air activity centre (extra charge). As to the creative and artistic activities, you may dance, participate in DIY, handicraft or artistic creation workshops and much more. At the end of the day, enjoy the film sessions, disco nights, talent shows, trivia or exciting sports tournaments! Time will simply fly while you have fun with your new friends! If staying with a host family, you'll have two evening activities a week at the course centre, while the rest of the evenings will be spent at your homestay. Every week, you will go on a half-day trip (on Wednesdays) and a full-day excursion (on Saturdays). On Sundays, you’ll discover the beautiful region of Berkshire as well as cities like London or Oxford – at an extra cost. This comprehensive programme will give you the opportunity to enjoy an authentic British language stay in Berkshire.

Sample weekly programme

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Morning	Arrival and welcome	Sport and leisure activities	Sport and leisure activities	Excursion to Reading	Sport and leisure activities	Sport and leisure activities	Excursion to London	Sports and leisure activities
Afternoon	Arrival and welcome	Classes	Classes	Classes	Classes	Classes	Excursion to London	Sports and leisure activities
Evening	Icebreaker games	Capture the flag	Talent show	Sports tournament	Quiz	Casino night	Party night	Movie night