Oxford International Bradfield College — language school in the UK

Program description and what is included

The English course at the centre consists of 15 hours or 20 lessons per week. Classes take place in the classrooms and library in the morning or afternoon. On arrival children take an English placement test. Based on the results they are divided into classes of up to 18 students. Teachers use Oxford International study materials. Lessons are divided into two formats: Language Skills and Language and Country Studies. The course includes creative exercises, time management and financial literacy. There is also a conversation club once a week. All language levels available.

• 15-hour English course per week
• Course materials
• Certificate of Completion
• Accommodation in multi-bedded rooms on campus with shared bathroom 
• Leisure and excursion programme 
• Three meals a day
• Bank charges
• Travel Class travel services
• Visa processing including translation of documents
• Health insurance

Not included:

• Out of pocket expenses
• Transfer from and to the airport

Description

Bradfield College is set in its own village in the beautiful Berkshire countryside. It has a well established reputation for being one of the country’s leading co-educational independent schools as a result of its academic excellence and well-rounded education. The school is based 10 miles from Reading, a large, thriving, modern town.

Oxford International English Language Centre organises a language camp at Bradfield College. It is an independent co-educational college in the Berkshires surrounded by green countryside. The college is famous for its theatre where plays in Greek are performed. 

The centre has recreation grounds and communal lounges. The college has a 19th-century dining hall. There are science, computer, reading and drama clubs for students. There are workshops for group painting and self-portraiture. There is a sports hall, swimming pool, sports fields and dance studio. Pupils will walk around Oxford and Reading. At the weekend children will go on shopping trips and excursions to London.

Children are accommodated in residence rooms of up to 4 people with en-suite facilities. The residential block is a short walk from the school.

Why choose this school

• Boarding school en-suite accommodation
• Amazing food in a 19th century dining hall
• English lessons and competitions against international students
• Academic electives available: Drama and Science
• 2 full day excursions per week
• Extensive sports facilities including indoor tennis dome, 30+ tennis courts, golf course, swimming pool, two astro-turf pitches and a big sports hall
• Stunning open-air Greek-style amphitheatre in the heart of the campus

School infrastructure

• Dining hall
• Scientific club
• Library
• Classes
• School theatre

Sport infrastructure

• Extensive outdoor pitches
• Allweather astro-turf
• Indoor swimming pool
• Tennis courts
• Indoor tennis dome
• Golf course
• Sports hall
• Dance studio

Hobbies and clubs

• Professional football coaching
• Comic Strip Workshop
• Drama Workshop
• Group Mural Workshop
• Self Portraits Workshop
• Chill Club
• Computer Club
• Reading Club

Recommended arrival cities

• London

Nearest airports

• London Heathrow Airport - 60 minutes
• London Gatwick Airport - 90 minutes

Location

Bradfield College, Bradfield, Reading, UK