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Inspiring Futures - Padworth CollegeReading, England UK

Sopers Lane - RG7 4NR Reading - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
  • Welcome dinner.
  • Tennis courts.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 100%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 0%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%

Operated by Padworth College, a small sixth form international boarding college, Padworth Summer School offers a highly personalised and enjoyable experience, enabling students to immerse themselves in academic pathways like Global English, Explore STEM and Discover Business and exhilarating modules including Global Citizenship, Computer Science, and Global Future Leaders. Situated on a beautiful campus, close to the university town of Reading and less than 50 miles from central London, Padworth Summer School provides the opportunity for students to experience a range of thrilling and adventurous trips, excursions and activities to keep students engaged and entertained during the summer holidays.

English Courses

General Language
Junior

Our prices for Inspiring Futures - Padworth College include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
  • INCLUDED Welcome dinner
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card

Videos & Photos

  • Enjoying the outdoors
    Enjoying the outdoors 1/16
  • Campus
    Campus 2/16
  • Activity
    Activity 3/16
  • Foam party
    Foam party 4/16
  • Having a good time
    Having a good time5/16
  • Colour run
    Colour run6/16
  • New friends
    New friends 7/16
  • Sweet treats
    Sweet treats8/16
  • Science experiment
    Science experiment 9/16
  • Slip and slide!
    Slip and slide!10/16
  • Fun social evening
    Fun social evening11/16
  • Party time!
    Party time!12/16
  • Aerial view
    Aerial view 13/16
  • Go-karting activity
    Go-karting activity 14/16
  • Delicious food
    Delicious food15/16
  • Yoga
    Yoga16/16

Inspiring Futures - Padworth College

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
60% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 10:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Inspiring Futures - Padworth College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoPayPal - logoMaestro - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1963
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: GB421086821

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Games room

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Self-study areas

  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Table soccer / football

  • Table tennis

  • Tennis courts

  • Soccer field / football pitch

  • Basketball court

  • Volleyball court

  • Gym

  • Billiards

  • Video game console

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Halal food offered at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15
Additional comment about facilities of school
Padworth College occupies a 12 acre site in West Berkshire. The campus offers a range of learning and sports facilities. The location, close to the university town of Reading, means that you are well located, with central London accessible within an hour. If you are feeling sporty, you can use the on-campus Multi Use Games Area for basketball or tennis. In the on campus Fitness Suite, there is a range of fitness equipment available and during the summer months, the heated outdoor swimming pool is available for use during evenings and at weekends.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 30
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 3
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Throughout the year: 15 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Spain 9%
China 9%
Italy 8%
Turkey 8%
England 5%
Thailand 5%
France 4%
Vietnam 3%
Germany 2%
Saudi Arabia 2%
Japan 2%
Switzerland 1%
Brazil 1%
Netherlands 1%
Other nationalities 40%

Information for all courses offered by Inspiring Futures - Padworth College

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

The summer school does not allow for public holidays and all days are working days for staff and full days for students.

Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 28 Jun 2025, 05 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball-
Basketball-
Cooking-
Football (soccer)-
Golf2 km
Horse riding2 km
Rugby-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

No adult activities

Adults - Paid activities

No adult activities

Junior - Free activities

- Sport of the Day (Dodgeball, netball, basketball, rounders, badminton, Capture the Flag etc.)
- Discos (+UV discos)
- Karaoke
- Swimming
- Pool and table Football
- eSports Competitions
- Mission Impossible challenges
- Talent Show
- Rambling
- Campfire (with marshmallows)
- Movie nights

Junior - Paid activities

Prices are estimates only and may be subject to change.
- Cinema (GBP 10)
- Bowling (GBP 10)
- Climbing (GBP 12)
- VR Games Experiences (GBP 25)
- Paintballing (GBP 20)
- Go Karting (GBP 25)

Students can sign up for these optional trips in the summer school office during the course and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from Inspiring Futures - Padworth College have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.

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FAQ about Inspiring Futures - Padworth College, Reading

  • English courses at Inspiring Futures - Padworth College start at 1607 £ for Global English course with 23 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Inspiring Futures - Padworth College comes from China with a 9% representation, followed by students from Spain (9%) and Italy (8%).
  • Inspiring Futures - Padworth College offers courses from 13 years to 17. Average age is 15 during the summer and 15 for the rest of the year.

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