Embassy Summer Wellington College: English Camp on a Historic Berkshire Campus

The programme offers 20 lessons of 45 minutes per week, taught by trained teachers in classes of approximately 17 students. A placement test on day one ensures correct level placement from beginner to advanced. The curriculum emphasizes communication skills, and lessons are communicative, fun, and engaging, with all materials and an end-of-course certificate included.

The base package includes the English course (15 hours per week), full-board accommodation in boarding houses, on-site activities, a schedule of half-day and full-day excursions (e.g., London, Oxford, Windsor), arrival/departure transfers on the official arrival day (from specified airports) and an end-of-course certificate. Optional extras include specific excursions (e.g., Cambridge, Thorpe Park), individual airport transfers, and guard.me insurance. A mandatory refundable damage deposit is required on arrival.

Students stay in single and shared rooms within the historic boarding houses of Wellington College. Rooms do not have locks but have keycode access to the building. Facilities include a desk, chair, wardrobe, bed linen, and Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are shared (approx. 5 students per bathroom). The campus has 24/7 security, a night supervisor, and daily room cleaning.

The programme offers full-board accommodation with meals provided in the college dining hall. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at set times, with a packed lunch on weekends. The catering can accommodate most dietary requirements if informed accurately at least two weeks in advance. A variety of hot and cold meal options, including vegetarian, are typically available.

The programme features a balanced mix of on-site activities (e.g., sports tournaments, treasure hunts, discos, karaoke, arts & crafts) and included excursions to historic and cultural sites (e.g., London, Oxford, Windsor Castle, Brighton). Optional premium excursions (e.g., Thorpe Park, London Eye) are available for an extra fee. Evening activities foster socializing and continued English use.

The campus features spacious, well-equipped classrooms, a multi-purpose sports hall, extensive outdoor spaces for games, boarding house common rooms, and a dining hall. Facilities include Wi-Fi across the campus and laundry services (for a fee). The college's location allows for easy access to local towns via bus and train, and excursions utilize London's and the region's iconic landmarks.

Embassy Summer at Wellington College is a trusted global leader with over 30 years of experience. The centre is staffed by a professional team including a Centre Manager, Welfare Manager, and trained teachers who receive ongoing support. The environment is safe and supervised with a high priority on student welfare, creating an inclusive international atmosphere that mixes students from over 85 countries.