SUMMER SCHOOL AT LEIGHTON PARK, READING

🇬🇧 SUMMER SCHOOL AT LEIGHTON PARK – English Language Residential Courses 2026

For Young Learners (8–12) & Teenagers (13–17)
Location: Reading, UK

 

🌟 Overview

The Summer School at Leighton Park offers international students a premium residential English‑language experience at one of the UK’s top boarding schools. Students enjoy high‑quality English tuition, specialist academies, excursions, sports, arts, and a full residential programme in a safe, beautiful campus environment.

 

🏅 Why Choose Leighton Park? (10 Key Reasons)

• Study at one of the UK’s top boarding schools
• Make friends from around the world
• Improve linguistic, academic & cultural skills
• Prepare for future study in English‑speaking schools
• Expert English teachers
• Professional academy instructors
• Mixed‑nationality team‑building events
• Excursions to historic UK cities
• Excellent health & safety support
• Become part of a warm international community

 

🏫 About Leighton Park School

• Located in Reading, between London & Oxford
• Founded in 1890 with strong Quaker values
• Award‑winning pastoral care (Wellbeing Award for Schools)
• 600 students from 40+ countries
• Top‑performing Sixth Form in Berkshire
• Strong reputation in STEAM, Music & Business
• Beautiful 65‑acre parkland campus

 

📍 Location – Reading

• England’s largest town (population 175,000)
• 25 minutes to London Paddington
• 40 minutes to Oxford
• 30 minutes to Heathrow Airport
• Vibrant arts, culture, shopping & food scene
• Near major UK film studios (Pinewood, Netflix, Disney)

 

🏨 Accommodation & Catering

• 3 boarding houses on campus
• Junior House: 3–4 bed ensuite rooms (24 beds)
• Senior Houses: single, twin, 3–4 bed rooms (65 beds each)
• Boys & girls separated by floors/areas
• Staff live on‑site and are on‑call 24/7
• Bed linen, towels & weekly laundry included
• Common rooms, games rooms & kitchens
• Dining hall serving 3 meals daily
• Packed meals for excursions
• Weekly BBQ

 

🎓 English Language Courses

Delivered by Experio English, accredited by the British Council and a member of English UK.

• Placement test on arrival
• Max class size: 16
• Topic‑based lessons
• Focus on communication, natural English & vocabulary
• Authentic materials for Kids & Teens
• Morning lessons: 09:00–12:40 (15 hours per week)
• Afternoon activities: 13:45–17:30
• Certificate Ceremony & Prize Giving at the end

Age Groups:

• Kids: 8–12
• Teens: 13–17

 

🎨 Activity Programmes

Kids (8–12)

A mix of:

• Language practice
• Culture
• Arts & crafts
• Sports
• Fun games & activities

Teens (13–17) – Academy Options

Three afternoons per week (13:45–15:45).
Students choose one 2‑week course or two 1‑week courses:

Intensive English

Extra focus on speaking, listening, reading & writing.

Creative Arts

Drawing, painting, design, sculpture, ceramics.
End‑of‑course exhibition.

Performing Arts

Music, theatre, improvisation, mime, dance, puppetry, magic.

Film Making

Scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, editing.
Films screened at the Awards Ceremony.

Sports Coaching (Football or Tennis)

Professional coaching for all levels.
Students can choose 1 week of each or 2 weeks of the same sport.

 

🎉 Evening Activities

• Disco
• Film night
• Talent show
• Sports tournaments
• Scavenger Hunt
• Obstacle Course Challenge
• Capture the Flag
• Prom Night & Awards Ceremony

 

🧭 Excursions

Half‑Day Excursions (Thursdays) – Oxford

• Guided walking tour
• University college visit
• Ashmolean Museum
• Punting on the River Cherwell
• Free time for shopping

Full‑Day Excursions (Saturdays)

• London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Covent Garden, shopping
• Bath: Open‑top bus tour, walking tour, free time

Optional Sunday Excursions

Available for groups:

• Cambridge
• Windsor
• Thorpe Park
• London by train

 

🩺 Student Health & Welfare

• Strong safeguarding procedures
• Staff trained in First Aid
• On‑site support 24/7
• Doctor appointments arranged when needed
• Royal Berkshire Hospital 5 minutes away