Padworth College

Padworth College is a small international boarding school for teens from 13 to 19 years old with a tutoring style of teaching. Only about 120 students’ study at the school.

The college's location in a quiet rural area provides students with a calm and safe environment. At the same time, from here it is a stone's throw to the city of Reading and just a 45-minute drive to Heathrow Airport.

A small number of students in groups and in college as a whole allows you to choose an individual approach to each student in accordance with their academic and linguistic abilities. It is noteworthy that here the students do not wear uniforms - thus, the school leaves them with freedom of choice and expression. Of course, within the school rules and regulations.

DIRECTOR (stand 2023)

Crispin Dawson, Education - University of Bristol, Bachelor's Degree; University of Buckingham, Master of Education; University of Cambridge, PGCE.

Key factors

• The school has high exams. After training at Padworth College, graduates tend to go to top UK universities, including Oxbridge.
• Small class sizes (average 8-10)
• At a high level, the school has childcare and teaching English as a foreign language.
• Most students come from abroad and join the active international community here.
• Foreign students are offered free extra English classes. At the same time, the proportion of British students remains stably high.

EQUIPMENT

Campus Padworth College is located in a picturesque area of ​​6 hectares, surrounded by the beautiful county of West Berkshire, providing a safe and reliable environment for learning and leisure.

On the college territory there are educational and residential buildings, 3 scientific laboratories, a computer class, a library, a studio, lounges, 2 dining rooms, tennis courts, playgrounds for game sports and a pool.

The current structure includes classrooms of physics, chemistry and biology, with modern analytical facilities for research. Before starting classes, students are instructed in using. Academic classes have projectors and multimedia boards. The library area is equipped with a wide range of educational literature and fiction. A wide selection of fiction and access to information through electronic services is recommended. Students read books of various genres to improve not only spoken English.

The rooms for music provide an opportunity to comprehend musical skill through a variety of instruments, from flute to cello.

The drama club is allocated a studio space for rehearsals, with the required lighting equipment. There is an assembly hall for viewing productions.

IT centres with impressive resources and wireless Internet access are designed to comprehend the science of graphics and computer design.

There are common lounges with educational and recreational resources, playgrounds, tennis courts and a large outdoor heated pool.

There is a medical centre with 24-hour service on site. Each student is registered and undergoes a scheduled examination. Where appropriate, the school nurse may prescribe treatment. She also runs a health education program.

The school offers the services of two independent psychologists.

PROGRAM

Padworth College offers a wide selection of subjects in the GCSE / iGCSE and A-level programs, as well as a business program that prepares for study at a university.

Admission to Padworth College is open year-round. In addition, there are always ready to help foreign students who want to improve their knowledge of English before starting their studies. The school offers preparatory English courses for any level for a period of one to three trimesters, as well as language support for GCSE and A-level courses.

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD

Students are accommodated in comfortable single or double rooms. The rooms are bright and spacious, with a bed, a wardrobe, a small chest of drawers and a desk. Each room has a small living room where you can meet friends and have a good time. Amenities and laundry facilities are available on the floor. Clean linens are provided every week.

Boys and girls live in separate residences. There is access to a kitchen where you can prepare snacks and drinks. Large halls with TVs and game areas are designed for leisure activities.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in one of the two dining rooms. The food is varied, there are dishes that meet any preferences and dietary requirements. There is a policy of a healthy lifestyle, as one of the basic concepts of human life. Appropriate nutrition, physical fitness, morale and giving up bad habits are encouraged and encouraged.

SPORT

For harmonious development, the school offers its students to take part in various sports, such as: swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, classes in the fitness centre, badminton, running, golf, shooting, athletics, cricket and football. Outside Padworth College, horseback riding, ice skating, bowling, etc. Sports, intellectual and social skills are developing.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

There are many hobby groups where students can show their strengths, improve their knowledge and have a good time.

The Club of Economists meets every Thursday and discusses the latest economic news. They study the main current events related to the economy, such as the recent referendum in Scotland, the budget plan of the political parties of England, etc. The founder and chief curator are always guided by the goal of helping students to understand the matter and enjoy the practical side of the issue.

Most teens choose music classes. Individual instrumental lessons, vocals are held, ensembles are created and performances are organized.

There are also drama groups, debates, chess and book clubs. Creative people are invited to do applied art.

COST, 2023-2024

£12,320 - £12,980 per semester.
There are 3 semesters in the school year.

Included in cost

• Teaching
• Accommodation and meals

Extra paid

• Registration fee - £350
• Deposit - £600 - £5,000 (depending on the program).
• Flights
• Transfers to / from the airport
• Visa
• Services of the company "Paradise"
• Guardianship (as required by British law)

SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMPANY INCLUDE

• Selection of 5-6 schools that best meet the individual characteristics of the child, further goals, talents, with the desired environment. Help in the correct interpretation of school ratings, an explanation of why the school occupies one place or another. Help in obtaining reliable information about schools that are not included in the ratings, with an explanation of the reasons for non-participation in it.
• Admission to 1-3 schools, selected from the proposed. Which includes the preparation of the necessary documents, school reports, characteristics, recommendations. Selection and submission of tests to prepare the student for exam testing, assistance in preparing essays. Preparation for an interview with the teacher / principal, registration for the exam. The necessary list of recommendations when attending school for passing entrance examinations. Correspondence with the school (far from all schools enter into correspondence with foreign parents, they are cautious about them, trust only to a trusted agent).
• Assistance in paying registration fees, deposits, bills. Clarification of school rules, including disciplinary and legal aspects.
• Filling out the required medical forms.
• Selection of guardians required by UK law.

Student supervision during the first month of training is provided as a gift: assistance in resolving issues related to resettlement, billing, informing parents about the child’s health status, assistance with understanding of academic programs, organization of ext. classes for the child in a particular subject, help in choosing the program most suitable for the child, transfer to another class, etc.