SBC Wellington College Summer Academy (Ages 13-16)
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Offered by Summer Boarding Courses, the UK’s top ranked provider of summer courses for children and teenagers, Wellington College Summer Academy is a high-quality summer program for students aged 13 – 16 taking place at the prestigious Wellington College near London. The historical school campus provides a truly inspiring environment for students. The Summer Academy program offers courses in General English, Mathematics, Business, Science, Introduction to the IB and Introduction to Engineering.
Wellington College is a prestigious co-educational day and boarding independent school in the village of Crowthorne, Berkshire, England. Wellington College is set in 400 acres of beautiful parkland one hour from Central London and just 40 minutes from Heathrow.
London is the political, economic and cultural capital of Britain, with 33 boroughs bursting with world-class attractions for visitors of all ages. There are 30 historic gardens, 123 historic buildings, more than 200 museums, 600 cinema screens and 108 music halls. The river Thames runs through the heart of London, from Richmond in the west, through the central London borough of Westminster, to Greenwich in the east. About one third of London is devoted to parks and open spaces, so there are plenty of places to relax on fine days. The history of London goes back to over thousands of years, and The city boasts four World Heritage Sites: the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich and the Royal Botanic and Kew Gardens.
THE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Location: Wellington College, Royal Berkshire
- Age Range: 13 – 16
- Maximum number of students per session: 100
- Maximum class size: 15
- Accommodation: Residential
- Course duration: 2 or 4 weeks
- Number of full day excursions per week: 2
SBC Wellington College Summer Academy: Duke’s Ride, Berkshire, Crowthorne RG45 7PU, United Kingdom
“Nevermind the slick brochures and sales pitches of other schools. The EL Gazette and British Council have said it all about this one—Summer Boarding Courses, who offers this program The Headington School in Oxford, is the number one provider of programs for children and teenagers in all of the United Kingdom. I’ll explain a bit how this ranking works: every four years, the British Council carries out an inspection of its 500 + member schools in the UK (nearly all reputable language schools in the UK are accredited by the British Council). During the inspection, in which two examiners inspect the school for days, they grade a school in 13 areas like teaching, care of students, accommodation, etc., and in 15 areas if the school also has programs for young learners. For each area, a school can receive a grade of “acceptable,” or it can exceed the expectations of the examiner. When the latter is the case, the school receives what’s called a “strength” in that area. As a result of these inspections, language schools typically receive about 3.5 strengths. On its last inspection in 2018, Summer Boarding Courses received 15 out of a possible 15!
Of the various programs offered by Summer Boarding Courses, there are several reasons that I like this one at Wellington College. As a location, Wellington College itself has always been a favorite of my clients, with its stunning architecture, campus and proximity to London. As a year round college, Wellington is also one of the top in the United Kingdom, and highly selective. It also offers the prestigious IB diploma, which is popular among Europeans and at the world level. For the Summer Academy offered on this campus by Summer Boarding Courses, the program itself offers the choice of a general or intensive English course, or academic subjects for children with a high English level who are not interested in studying the language, or need help with subjects like Math or Science back home. It also offers an introduction to Engineering and the IB diploma, courses that are high in demand but not available in many summer programs. Additionally, all of the Summer Boarding Courses programs offer a fantastic nationality mix. Finally, two full day excursions per week, airport transfers, insurance, and a high staff-to-student ratio complete this package, making it an excellent value for parents.”
Summer Boarding Courses
Why choose the Summer Boarding Courses (SBC) Wellington College Summer Academy program?
- Summer Boarding Courses is the UK’s top ranked multi-campus summer school with locations in Oxford, Cambridge, London and other important cities.
- Summer Boarding Courses is the only school for children and teenagers to have been awarded a perfect score after its accreditation inspection by the British Council in 2019 (see “Rachel’s Take” below for an explanation of this very difficult accomplishment).
- Wellington College Summer Academy provides students the opportunity to study at one of the UK’s most prestigious schools, which is located only 30 minutes from London Heathrow.
- Wellington College is equipped with the highest standard of facilities, and the historical campus provides a truly inspiring environment for program participants to study in.
- The Wellington College Summer Academy program offers courses in Business, Science, Mathematics, Introduction to IB, and Introduction to Engineering, in addition to General English.
- The Wellington College Summer Academy social program includes afternoon and evening activities, and afternoon trip to Oxford and 2 full day excursions.
- Wellington College Summer Academy provides excellent standards of welfare and supervision.
The facilities
WELLINGTON COLLEGE FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- 400-acre campus
- Theatre
- Purpose built classrooms
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pool
- Art rooms
- Sports hall
MORE ON THE WELLINGTON COLLEGE SUMMER ACADEMY SERVICES
Oxford Academic Excursion
The Wellington College Summer Academy program includes an academic excursion to Oxford, where students will not only explore the city, but participate in an academic talk or workshop. These afternoon workshops are designed to complement what the students have been learning at the college.
Welcome Club
The Welcome Club is available to students who book the Transfer Service from London Heathrow airport. It offers refreshments, entertainment and a place to unwind and to meet other students arriving for their courses before the journey to the school.
Student Welfare
The well-being of students at Wellington College Summer Academy is Summer Boarding Courses’ number one priority, and the school’s dedicated staff are available 24 hours a day to assist with any needs that might arise during students’ stay.
Airport Transfers
Airport transfers to and from London Heathrow airport are included in the cost of the program. To organize the transfers, Marshall Language Services will need to furnish the participant’s flight information to Wellington College Summer Academy. If children are travelling as unaccompanied minors, Wellington College Summer Academy staff will receive them from the airline personnel, and when the program is over, accompany the participants back to the airport and hand over the children to airline staff.
The courses
ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND SAMPLE TIMETABLE
Wellington College Summer Academy offers students aged 13-16 an extensive range of academic programs, combined with a “Global Leaders” program in which students take part in 10 hours of leadership development each week. During their stay students, will also spend an afternoon in Oxford participating in an academic talk or workshop. All courses require a minimum B1 English level.
Academic programs offered:
- General English: Available for 2 or 4 weeks
- Mathematics: Available for 2 weeks
- Business: Available for 2 weeks
- Sciences: Available for 2 weeks
- Introduction to International Baccalaureate (IB): Available for 2 weeks
- Introduction to Engineering: Available for 2 weeks
The programs provide:
- Pre-course assessment
- International classes
- 15 clock hours of tuition per week
- 10 clock hours of leadership development per week
- Maximum class size of 15
- Progress monitoring
- All educational materials
- Daily afternoon and evening activities
A sample timetable:
RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION
Wellington College Summer Academy residential accommodation includes single or twin study bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. All boarding houses have comfortable social space and facilities in which students can relax during House Time.
Meals
Residential accommodation includes a full board meal plan with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
Laundry
Bed linens are provided. A weekly laundry service is also provided.
Dates and Fees
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