Berkshire
Pangbourne College
Pangbourne College is a beautiful boarding school located in Berkshire. It’s just over an hour from London and is set in 230 acres in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’
1hr 15mins to Wimbledon
1hr 30 mins to Central London
50 mins to Windsor Castle
1hr 15min to Luton
40 mins to Heathrow
1hr 15 mins to Gatwick
KEY FEATURES:
Dates: 14th July - 10th August (1 to 4 weeks)
Sunday arrival / Saturday departure
Ages: 13-17
Levels: A2-C2
Maximum class size: 16
Centre capacity: 100
WHY THIS PROGRAMME?
18 hours per week class-based lessons
12 hours Explore English Plus or Global Citizenship Plus (Min B1+)
6 hours Plus courses
Amazing facilities
25-metre heated outdoor swimming pool
Rugby and football pitches
Astroturf pitches
Tennis courts
Indoor sports hall
Theatre
Common Room
Assembly Hall
On-site café
Course includes 2 full-day excursions per week (for those staying 2 weeks or more):
One learning excursion
One sightseeing and shopping excursion
Full day excursions are on Thursday and Saturday
Main Study
Ages: 13 to 17
English Levels: CEFR B1+ to C2
Ages: 13 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
Ages: 13 to 17
English Levels: CEFR B1 to C2
Ages: 13 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
Ages: 14 to 17
English Levels: CEFR B1 to C2
Ages: 13 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
*Please note there is an additional fee for Coding
Ages: 13 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
Ages: 13 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
Berkshire Sample Timetable
ACCOMMODATION
RESIDENTIAL
We know how important it is to feel at home in your accommodation. In our boarding houses at Pangbourne College, we have dedicated house parents and staff in each house to look after the students and their welfare. Boarding houses are located a short walk from the classrooms, dining room and sports facilities.
KEY FACTS
2 to 5 students per bedroom
Common areas with TVs, sofas, and games
Use of a kitchen to make hot drinks and toast
Personal laundry service for machine washable clothes
WiFi
STUDENT WELFARE
The safety and wellbeing of our students is paramount to us and at Pangbourne.
Caring and dedicated staff
Excellent staff to student ratio, average 1:7, maximum 1:10
First aiders onsite
MEALS
We know the importance that good quality food plays in learning and development.
• A balanced, varied diet including traditional English meals and international dishes
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided
• Vegetarian, halal, dairy-free and gluten-free meals available
• Packed lunch on excursion days
• Snacks are provided in the Common Room at break times
• There is a Tuck Shop to buy refreshments and snacks
Excursions and Activities
Britain is rich in cultural attractions and world-famous cities, and at Pangbourne College we give our students a taste of these destinations with two full-day trips per week. Our Thursday excursions are built around a language focus to extend the learning environment outside the four walls of a classroom. On Saturdays, our Activities Leaders take students on an excursion to a different destination, with a tour around a city or entry to a famous attraction with the chance to do some shopping and buy those mementos to remember your time in the UK. On Sunday our students have the chance to take part in on-site activities including using the heated outdoor swimming pool, playing different sports including tennis, football and volleyball or relaxing in the on-site café or going on a nature walk around the beautiful Berkshire countryside with a member of our team.
Full-day Thursday and Saturday excursion destinations may include:
London
Oxford
Brighton
Windsor Castle
Portsmouth
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral
SPORTS AND CULTURAL CLUBS
On four afternoons per week after class, students choose two x 45 minute long activities from a range of sports and cultural clubs as well as on a Sunday afternoon. In order to give students the widest possible experience, the choice of activities varies every day, and can include any of the following:
Cultural Clubs
• Arts and Crafts • Board Games • Explore the Environment • Singing • Cooking
Sports
• Football • Tennis • Basketball • Volleyball • Dance and Fitness • Swimming • Table Tennis • Rounders • Badminton • Dodgeball • Softball • Tag Rugby • Yoga
Optional Sports Academies
BERKSHIRE TENNIS ACADEMY
For all budding Wimbledon tennis champions! Tennis lovers can join our Tennis Academy on two afternoons per week and enjoy coaching in small groups with a professional Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) coach on Pangbourne College’s hard courts. 4 x 45 minute lessons/3 hours per week
BERKSHIRE HORSERIDING
Learn the fundamentals of horsemanship at Hall Place Equestrian Centre, from grooming to riding, under the guidance of experienced British Horse Society and Association of British Riding Schools instructors. Perfect for riders with previous horseriding experience looking to improve their skills while enjoying the Berkshire countryside.
Evening Entertainment
Evening Entertainment
Every evening, students from across the school come together for an engaging programme of entertainment.
Activities include some of the following:
Talent Show, Welcome Party, Selfie Scavenger Hunt, Treasure Hunt, Ceilidh (Scottish dancing), End of Week Disco, Trashion Shows, Murder Mysteries, International Parties, Film Night, Casino Night or Mini Olympics.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Shared transfer
(included in residential package price)
Sunday 09.00-18.00
Heathrow or Gatwick only
Private transfer
If you are travelling to/from a different UK airport or outside these times, you will be required to book a private transfer.
Prices for each airport/station are in the fees & dates section
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RESIDENTIAL
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
