Padworth College Summer School 13-17 years

Padworth College is ideally located in the hamlet of Padworth, close to the university town of Reading. With 12 acres, students are surrounded by beautiful countryside and clean air.

Housed in a former historic country estate with majestic views of the natural landscape of West Berkshire, Padworth Summer School is the perfect setting for a calm learning environment.

With a strong academic focus, their two-week Summer School courses are designed to be highly dynamic and enjoyable, providing students from all over the world with the chance to delve into subjects they are passionate about.

This course focuses on enhancing English proficiency through general English, speaking, reading, writing, and listening. This comprehensive pathway covers all essential aspects of the English language, equipping learners to communicate effectively in today’s global marketplace.

Material for the Global English course is based from several ELT teaching resources such as Macmillian, Cambridge, and National Geographic ELT. The main purpose of this course is to improve English language skills through developing the four major skills of Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking which are incorporated in each challenge. This is done by using a task-based language learning approach, led by qualified CELTA and TEFL teachers. 

Students choosing to study the Explore STEM Pathway will participate in engaging project-based learning, real-world challenges and thrilling practical experiments.

To support students in understanding complex language within these subjects, the Explore STEM Pathway follows CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) classes, which are supported by subject specialists qualified in either CELTA or TEFL. This ensures students receive both the subject-specific knowledge and the language support necessary to grasp challenging terminology and concepts. By learning subject content in this structured, language-focused environment, students build both linguistic and academic skills, encouraging them to engage in natural and meaningful language production.

Students can select from one of the two different options: Engineering & Technology and The Sciences

Teen MBA-X

The Teen MBA-X course is a glimpse into prestigious business school life. Explore the real-world of entrepreneurship, and develop essential skills in marketing, strategy, leadership, and decision making. Experience academic trips, captivating guest speakers, and exciting team challenges.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

For aspiring young entrepreneurs aged 13-17, this pathway offers a unique opportunity to ignite their entrepreneurial journey. Dive into the world of business, develop essential skills, and tackle real-world, student-led challenges that keep students engaged and active throughout the summer.

English Language Development

Material for the Discover Business course is based from several ELT business teaching resources such as Macmillian, Cambridge, National Geographic ELT and Pearson ELT. The main purpose is to improve English language skills through Task-based language learning approach, allowing students to use English to solve real tasks in real business situations helping them to improve their communication skills and confidence in the language. 

Students must select one Elective Project each two-week course. The Elective Projects involve 1.5 hours in the afternoon, 4 days a week, plus an academic trip or guest speaker appearance.

• Debating and Public Speaking
• Exploring English: UK Culture and Language
• Creative Writing
• Business Start-Up
• Build the Future: Technology, Design and Engineering
• Emerging Technologies
• Future Global Leaders

Excursions to iconic British sites like Oxford and London are a highlight of the Padworth Summer School experience, offering students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in British culture and deepen their understanding of the English language.

Walking through historic university towns, exploring world-renowned landmarks like the British Museum and Buckingham Palace, and experiencing the lively streets of London allow students to engage with English in real-world contexts, reinforcing what they’ve learned in the classroom.

These trips not only broaden students’ cultural perspectives but also improve their conversational skills, as they interact with native speakers, understand local customs, and absorb the rich historical background of the UK.