Bradfield College - Reading
Set in Berkshire’s scenic countryside just 40 miles from London, Bradfield College offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern excellence. Founded in 1850, the school provides top-tier facilities and a traditional boarding school experience. With enriching excursions to London, Windsor, and Oxford, and a campus surrounded by nature, international students enjoy high-quality English learning in a safe, vibrant environment – perfect for making friends and discovering British culture.
What's included
All packages at our Reading Summer Centre include the following:
- Full-board residential accommodation
- 40 lessons / 30 hours of English language tuition in a two-week (13-night) programme
- A placement test for more personalised learning
- Social activities
- A certificate to mark the completion of the course
Tiered packages
We have a range of activities and excursions to enable you to make the most out of your summer with our Junior Explorer Packages.
Platinum Package
A two-week (13-night) programme includes:
- x2 full-day London walking tours, including entry to Madame Tussauds and some free museums
- x1 full-day excursion to Oxford, including Punting
- x3 half-day excursion to Reading, including Reading Museum and The Oracle shopping centre
- x1 half-day excursion to Windsor, including Windsor Castle
- x1 half-day excursion to Winchester, including Cathedral
Bronze package - £1,055 per week
A two-week (13-night) programme includes:
- x2 full-day London walking tours, including entry to some free museums
- x3 half-day excursion to Reading, including Reading Museum and The Oracle shopping centre
- x1 half-day excursion to Windsor walking tour
About the Twin Reading Summer Centre
Bradfield College offers students a truly authentic taste of British education. Surrounded by countryside and steeped in tradition, the campus combines historic architecture with modern facilities. From science labs to outdoor sports and theatre spaces, students enjoy a well-rounded summer of learning, exploration, and cultural immersion in a safe and inspiring environment.
- Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
- Swimming pool
- Common room
- Arts studio
Students will enjoy meals on-campus from a choice of two mains, dessert, fruit and drink.
We can cater to vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten and lactose free.
All airports listed are approximate timings by train:
- London Heathrow (LHR) 58 mins
- London Gatwick (LGW) 1 hour and 28 mins
- London Luton (LTN) 1 hour and 46 mins
- London Stansted (STN) 1 hour and 47 mins
Reading Summer Centre Overview
Student age
8 - 17 years old
Dates
Monday arrivals on 29th June, 13th or 27th July
Room type
Single, twin and small dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms (max 5 beds per room)
Class location
On-campus
Laundry
On-campus laundry facilities available at a fee
Reading Sample Programme
See what our students have to say
This course has been an awesome experience. Its been very important for my future. The classes are very good, and the teachers are very supportive. My favourite thing about the course is that I meet people from all over the world and the classes are very helpful.
Marianna, Brazil
General English
Accommodation in Reading Summer Centre
There are two separate areas of the school for boys and girls. Each will have their group leaders overseeing their boarding atmosphere. The range of room sizes, the children enjoy the communal aspects such as the common room, TV room and games rooms.
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Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
You'll be able to choose between staying in either one of our single, twin, or small dormitory rooms with shared bathroom facilities (max 5 beds per room).
For many students, having a Visa for a short stay is not required.
There me be specific requirements depending upon your country's guidelines which we recommend you check before booking a course or programme with us.
It is important that you bring essentials such as toiletries and warm, comfortable clothing.
Also bring your electrical device adapters as we don't provide these.
Our summer school is for students aged between 8-17 years old.
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