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Ardmore - Homestay - Multi Activity

Berkshire College

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Course description

Berkshire College is a perfect location for students wishing to attend an English Language course.
The college is the home of Ardmore Language Schools.

It is set in extensive grounds with a historic Mansion House. Some classrooms and the common room are located within the Mansion House with the accommodation blocks nearby. Its close proximity to London and the quick transfer time from all the London airports make it very popular centre for all students who wish to improve their English and enjoy cultural visits to London, Windsor, Oxford and Reading.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-6 weeks
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 90 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 14 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 9 - 17 years old
Average 12 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Berkshire College is a perfect location for students wishing to attend an English Language course. It is set in extensive grounds with a historic Mansion House. Our classrooms and common room are located within the Mansion House with the accommodation blocks nearby.

This centre offers fantastic facilities including a sports hall, tennis court, football and rugby pitches, an outdoor activity centre and a large modern canteen. Its close proximity to London and the quick transfer time from all the London airports make it a very popular centre for all students who wish to improve their English and enjoy cultural visits to London, Windsor, Oxford and Reading.

Year opened
1984

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Berkshire College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 12. In the summer, the average age is 12.

BCA teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
32%
France
19%
Russia
12%
Spain
7%
China
5%
Israel
5%
Austria
4%
Japan
2%
Taiwan
2%
Brazil
1%
South Korea
1%
Turkey
1%
Other
9%

School holidays

BCA does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

Berkshire College is a perfect location for students wishing to attend an English Language course. The college is the home of Ardmore Language Schools.

It is set in extensive grounds with a historic Mansion House. Some classrooms and the common room are located within the Mansion House with the accommodation blocks nearby. Its close proximity to London and the quick transfer time from all the London airports make it very popular centre for all students who wish to improve their English and enjoy cultural visits to London, Windsor, Oxford and Reading.

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housing

Housing

BCA offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 4-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 9 - 17 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Burchetts Green
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 40 minutes by shuttle
Availability: 30 Jun 2019 - 26 Aug 2018
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Included
student-residence

Student residence - 3-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 9 - 17 years old
Address: Berkshire College, Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Berkshire College, Burchetts Green SL6 6QR, United-Kingdom
Location: Berkshire College Ardmore language schools
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 3-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Carpet, heating, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 3 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Included
Accommodation

Residential – Maximum number of beds 200
•
Twin, triples and multi-bedded rooms – most with hand
basins. Some single rooms available – shared bathroom
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Homestay – Carefully selected host family
accommodation around Maidenhead on a full board
basis with shared rooms with shared bathrooms.
Organised by our experienced and professional local
organiser with daily drop-off and pick-up service.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from BCA. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 50 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Burchetts Green based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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