Summer School at Leighton Park
A two-week residential English language summer school at Leighton Park School in Reading for international students aged 8-17, combining lessons, activities, excursions, accommodation and meals.
Summer School at Leighton Park
A two-week residential English language summer school at Leighton Park School in Reading for international students aged 8-17, combining lessons, activities, excursions, accommodation and meals.
TL;DR
Two-week residential English courses in 2026 at Leighton Park School, with listed course fees of £2,995.
What is Summer School at Leighton Park?
Summer School at Leighton Park is a two-week residential English language summer school in Reading, UK, for international students aged 8-17. The programme combines English lessons, afternoon activities, excursions, accommodation, meals, supervision, and a certificate ceremony, with listed 2026 fees of £2,995. Individual students are accepted from ages 13-17, while younger students attend as part of accompanied groups.
Who should consider this?
Best for
International young learners and teenagers aged 8-17 seeking a residential English language summer course in the UK, including accompanied groups and individual students aged 13-17.
Not ideal if
Students are looking for a purely academic experience without extra-curricular activities.
What you actually do
Step-by-step process
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Students take English classes, join afternoon activities or Teen Academy options, take part in team-building games, and go on half-day and full-day excursions to places such as Oxford, London, and Bath.
Eligibility and requirements
- International students aged 8 to 17 visiting the UK for a short two-week stay.
- Groups of students aged 8 to 17 must be accompanied by one or more Group Leaders.
- Individual students are accepted from ages 13 to 17.
- For English classes and daytime activities, students are divided into Kids aged 8 to 12 and Teens aged 13 to 17.
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
£2,995
What's included
Student medical and travel insurance; Return airport transfer from London Heathrow and London Gatwick on course dates; Residential accommodation; Three meals per day; English language tuition (30 hours); Excursions (two half-day and three full-day); 24-hour supervision and welfare
How to apply
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Complete the official online booking form with course, travel, student and parent details, choose course dates and preferred afternoon activities, and pay a 25% deposit to secure the place.
Curriculum / what you'll study
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Curriculum
English lessons are topic-based and designed to develop communication skills, natural English, and vocabulary, using materials chosen for Kids and Teens. Teen afternoon options include Intensive English, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Film Making, and Sports Coaching in football and tennis.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
Daily schedule overview
A typical day during the programme.
Schedule
Morning English classes run 09:00-12:40, afternoon activities run 13:45-17:30, and evening activities run around 19:30-21:30, with sample activities including mixed-zone activities, swimming, team building, talent show, prom night, and excursions.
Schedule may vary. Detailed timetable provided upon enrollment.
Teaching faculty / mentors
English language courses are delivered by Experio English, the exclusive partner of Experio Summer. Experio English is accredited by the British Council for teaching English in the UK and is a member of English UK.
Accommodation, meals, and campus experience
Residential plan
Students live in three boarding houses on the main Leighton Park campus, use extensive sports and arts facilities, and receive three meals daily in a modern dining room, with packed meals for full-day excursions, late arrivals and early departures.
Location detail
Leighton Park School is on the edge of Reading in South East England, with train links to London Paddington in about 25 minutes and proximity to Oxford and London Heathrow.
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