Application deadline
7 July 2026
In-person Program
Summer School at Leighton Park
A residential English summer school combining expert language tuition with activities, excursions, and international boarding-school life near Reading.
Last verified: 18 Sept 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Summer School at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
International students
Age range / Year group
Ages 8-17
Location / Region
Reading, United Kingdom
Cost
£3115
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
Class size: Maximum 16 students
Accommodation: Residential boarding
Meals: Three meals daily
English tuition: 30 hours
Tutors: British Council-accredited partner
Campus experience: Parkland boarding school
Supervision: 24 hours
Summer School summary
This is a residential English summer school on a British boarding-school campus, combining language development with cultural and social experiences.
Students receive structured English tuition, choose professional afternoon activities, join team events, and take part in half-day and full-day excursions.
It best suits students who want an immersive international community and are comfortable with a supervised residential routine.
What is Summer School at Leighton Park?
Summer School at Leighton Park is a residential English-learning experience hosted on Leighton Park School's parkland boarding campus. It combines expert language tuition with professional activity options and an international student community.
Students attend English classes, select afternoon activities such as filmmaking, creative arts, performing arts, football, tennis, or intensive English, and participate in excursions and team events. Experio Summer manages bookings, while an accredited teaching partner delivers the English tuition.
Why Succeed highlights Summer School
The program combines 30 hours of English tuition with residential immersion rather than treating language study as a standalone classroom course.
The published fee bundles accommodation, meals, activities, excursions, insurance, and qualifying airport transfers.
A maximum English class size of 16 supports a more focused learning environment.
Residential staff provide round-the-clock supervision, backed by safeguarding procedures and first-aid training.
Professional activity choices give students alternatives spanning arts, sport, filmmaking, and additional English.
Who is Summer School for?
Best for
Students seeking immersive English practice, supervised boarding-school life, varied activities, and an international peer group.
Not ideal if
You prefer a day-only course, an unstructured schedule, or a narrowly specialized academic subject program.
Is Summer School worth it?
It can offer strong value for students who will use the full residential package: English tuition, accommodation, meals, activities, excursions, supervision, insurance, and qualifying airport transfers are bundled together. The international community also creates regular opportunities to practice communication outside class.
The limitation is that the experience follows fixed two-week residential blocks with a structured routine. Families should weigh whether that format, the activity menu, and the boarding environment match the student's confidence and learning priorities.
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Cost and what is included
£3115; includes Residential accommodation, Three meals per day, 30 hours of English tuition, Full activity program, Two half-day excursions, Three full-day excursions, 24-hour supervision and welfare, Student medical and travel insurance, Qualifying Heathrow and Gatwick transfers.
Accommodation
Residential boarding
Meals
Three meals daily
Supervision or safety information
Staff live on campus and supervise students during lessons, activities, excursions, and boarding-house time. Safeguarding procedures, first-aid training, and access to local medical care support student welfare.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; Reading, United Kingdom.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Summer School need?
Effort level
Moderate.
Best started
Begin 10-12 weeks before the preferred session so payment, travel, visa, and medical arrangements can be completed.
Main challenge
Preparing for independent international travel and a structured residential routine.
Typical preparation
Discuss boarding expectations, phone rules, and daily supervision as a family.
Prepare passport and visa documents early if international travel permission is required.
Submit flight details at least four weeks before arrival when requesting an included airport transfer.
Pack suitable sportswear and confirm medical or dietary information during booking.
Useful if
You want immersive English practice and can engage fully in lessons, activities, and excursions.
What do students do on Summer School?
Students combine English classes with a selected afternoon activity, supervised residential life, organized events, and cultural excursions.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Join English language classes delivered by an accredited teaching partner.
- 2
Choose afternoon options from filmmaking, intensive English, creative arts, performing arts, football, or tennis.
- 3
Take part in mixed-nationality activities and team events.
- 4
Visit British cities on two half-day and three full-day excursions.
- 5
Live on campus with residential staff providing continuous supervision and welfare support.
Summer School dates and deadlines
Past
Course 1
13-27 July 2027
Two-week residential session.
Course 2
27 July-10 August 2027
Two-week residential session.
Course 3
10-24 August 2027
Two-week residential session.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 7 July 2026 | Local | Past | |
Course 1 | 13-27 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Course 2 | 27 July-10 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Course 3 | 10-24 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
International students are welcomed.
The minimum stay is two weeks.
An adult must make an individual booking.
Relevant medical needs must be disclosed before confirmation.
How much does Summer School cost?
Course fee
£3115 — All-inclusive two-week residential package.
Funding or discounts
- Deposit: 25% — Due when booking an individual place.
What's included
Residential accommodation, Three meals per day, 30 hours of English tuition, Full activity program, Two half-day excursions, Three full-day excursions, 24-hour supervision and welfare, Student medical and travel insurance, Qualifying Heathrow and Gatwick transfers
How to apply to Summer School
- 1
Open the official online registration form.
- 2
Choose a two-week course and preferred afternoon activities.
- 3
Enter the required travel, student, and parent or guardian details.
- 4
Declare relevant dietary, medical, and visa-support requirements.
- 5
Read and accept the booking terms and conditions.
- 6
Pay the 25% deposit when a place is confirmed.
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What does Summer School cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
English Language Tuition
Students complete 30 hours of English teaching in classes capped at 16.
Intensive English
Students can select additional English as an afternoon activity option.
Creative and Performing Arts
Creative arts and performing arts are available as professionally delivered options.
Filmmaking
Filmmaking provides a practical creative option within the afternoon program.
Football and Tennis
Students may choose coached football or tennis activities.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
Who teaches on Summer School?
English lessons are delivered by a British Council-accredited teaching partner whose teachers meet professional standards. Qualified activity leaders, coaches, and arts instructors lead their respective specialties.
English classes have a published maximum of 16 students.
Where do students stay on Summer School?
Residential plan
- Campus accommodation: Students live on Leighton Park's parkland boarding-school campus.
- Meals: Three meals per day are included in the course fee.
- Pastoral care: Staff live onsite and provide 24-hour supervision and welfare support.
- Activities and excursions: The package includes organized activities and five excursions.
Laundry for underwear and light clothing is provided weekly at no extra charge.
What happens after Summer School?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Develop greater confidence using English in an international setting.
Improve linguistic, academic, and cultural awareness.
Prepare for full-time study in an English-speaking environment.
Build teamwork and intercultural experience through mixed-nationality activities.
Where does Summer School take place?
The program is based at Leighton Park School on Shinfield Road in Reading, United Kingdom. The parkland campus is described as approximately 25 minutes from London, 20 minutes from Oxford, and 30 minutes from London Heathrow.
Course-date transfers from London Heathrow and London Gatwick are included when booked with flight details at least four weeks before arrival.
Summer School FAQs
The fee includes residential accommodation, three daily meals, 30 hours of English tuition, activities, excursions, 24-hour welfare support, student insurance, and qualifying Heathrow or Gatwick transfers.
Published options are filmmaking, intensive English, creative arts, performing arts, football, and tennis. Students select a preferred option for each week.
Each course includes 30 hours of English tuition. Classes have a published maximum of 16 students.
Staff live on campus and supervise students during lessons, activities, excursions, and boarding-house time. Safeguarding procedures, first-aid training, and access to local medical care support student welfare.
Transfers from London Heathrow and London Gatwick are included on course dates when booked in advance. Other arrival points and airline unaccompanied-minor support may carry supplements.
Families remain responsible for passports and visas. A visa support letter may be requested in writing after an application is confirmed.
Activity equipment is provided, but sportswear is not. Students may bring personal equipment and should pack suitable trainers for the all-weather courts.
A weekly laundry service covers underwear and light clothing at no extra charge. Students may use washing machines at other times with staff supervision.
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