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Ardmore Residential Multi Activity

Shiplake College

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Course description

The price includes:

Full Board Accommodation in twin or triple room with shared bathroom facilities.
15 hours of English per week (Includes Placement & Exit tests; workbook to use and retain; Ardmore Diploma with Final Report)
Full programme of activity and evening entertainment and excursions.

The price doesn’t include:

UM Service/Airport Assistance
Departure and Return Transfer from the airport.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-6 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

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. You may also take this test before your arrival in Reading.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 9 - 17 years old
Average 13 years old

Certificate

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

Shiplake College is a historic ‘Harry Potter’ style boarding school, located close to the riverside town of Henley-on-Thames. The school was founded in 1959 and offers students the opportunity to become immersed in an English boarding school culture during their course.

The school’s fantastic facilities include a historic dining room, indoor theatre, outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts, playing fields and sports hall.

The school is set within secure grounds with a riverside location and within easy reach of London and Oxford.

Year opened
1959

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • 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 Shiplake College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 13. In the summer, the average age is 13.

School holidays

SHP 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

Shiplake College is a historic ‘Harry Potter’ style boarding school, located close to the riverside town of Henley-on-Thames. The school was founded in 1959 and offers students the opportunity to become immersed in an English boarding school culture during their course.

The school’s fantastic facilities include a historic dining room, indoor theatre, outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts, playing fields and sports hall.

The school is set within secure grounds with a riverside location and within easy reach of London and Oxford.

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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 SHP. 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 Reading 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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