ARDMORE PROGRAMME 15 hours of English / week (Mon-Fri) 1 Local Half Day Excursion (per week) Marlow Town Trial, Local Zoo Visit 1 Half Day Excursion (per week) Reading Town, Windsor Castle 1 Full Day Excursion (per week) London Walking Tour & River Cruise, Oxford Walking Tour, Oxford Castle Activities offer a wide range of options which may include: Football, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Tennis, Basketball, etc. Evening entertainment programme may include Talent Show, Disco, Quiz Nights, Film Nights, Sports Tournaments and many more options GOLF ACADEMY HORSE RIDING ACADEMY TENNIS ACADEMY EUROPEAN CITY TOURS AVAILABLE SUPER LONDON DISCOVERY This centre offers fantastic facilities including football and rugby pitches and a large modern canteen. Berkshire College is also the current Ardmore Head Office KEY FACTS 16
BERKSHIRE COLLEGE Maidenhead 9 17 years Berkshire College is a perfect location for students wishing to attend an English Language course. The college is the home of Ardmore Language Schools. It is set in extensive grounds with a historic Mansion House. Some classrooms and the common room are located within the Mansion House with the accommodation blocks nearby. Its close proximity to London and the quick transfer time from all the London airports make it very popular centre for all students who wish to improve their English and enjoy cultural visits to London, Windsor, Oxford and Reading. LOCATION 53 km from London 29 km from Heathrow 89 km from Gatwick 122 km from Stansted BERKSHIRE COLLEGE LONDON FACILITIES ACCOMMODATION Residential Maximum number of beds 200 Twin, triples and multi-bedded rooms most with hand basins. Some single rooms available shared bathroom Homestay Carefully selected host family accommodation around Maidenhead on a full board basis with shared rooms with shared bathrooms. Organised by our experienced and professional local organiser with daily drop-off and pick-up service.
FACT SHEET BERKSHIRE COLLEGE Quick guide to your Ardmore centre Email: info@theardmoregroup.com Tel: +44 (0) 1628 826699 SCHOOL DETAILS ACCOMMODATION Name of School School Address Berkshire College Ardmore language schools c/o Berkshire College, Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Berkshire College SL6 6QR Accommodation type Single, Twin or Triple rooms with larger rooms available Year of Foundation 1968 as Berkshire College of Agriculture Max per room Max 5 per room How long we have operated at this site? Over 27 years the first Ardmore School to open Blocks of accommodation 8 blocks (A-H) Dates available 17 th June 26 th August 2018 Bathroom facilities Shared Location Details Rural surrounded by large playing fields and farm land. Bed linen provided? Nearest town and distance Maidenhead 10-minute drive Towels provided? No Total capacity 227 beds GL Accommodation Single or Twin where possible Total Ardmore beds 227 beds Ratio of showers / toilet to beds Showers Max 1:7 Toilets Max 1:8 Average age of students 9-17 years Additional facilities in accommodation / boarding houses? Iron, Fridge and Kettle in kitchen areas Size of the campus 400 Acres Internet access available in accommodation / boarding houses? No Facilities on campus Large lecture theatre, Dining Area, Shop with vending machines and Indoor conference hall Telephone in Accommodation / boarding houses? No Sports facilities available Sports Hall, Extensive playing fields and Dance Studio Keys / Room locks One key per room Details about internet access Ardmore Office and Common Room Male and female split in accommodation Split by block Telephone details Payphone on campus Kitchen for GL use No Laundry service/facilities Self Service Laundry Television room Ardmore resident staff living on the campus? Sitting/common room Security on campus Host family accommodation available and where? Trinity Examination Intensive English No European City Tours Available Academies and Special Programmes Horse Riding Academy Gold Academy Watersports Academy Tennis Academy www.theardmoregroup.com FACT SHEET: BERKSHIRE COLLEGE
FACT SHEET BERKSHIRE COLLEGE Quick guide to your Ardmore centre Email: info@theardmoregroup.com Tel: +44 (0) 1628 826699 CATERING / BOARD LOCATION DETAILS How many hot meals a day? 3 a day except for full day excursion when a pack lunch is provided Nearest Bus Stop Outside of college How many courses of food are provided What is provided in the packed lunches Main, Salad Bar and Desert Nearest Shopping Centre Maidenhead town centre 10-minute drive Sandwich, crisps, fruit, drink and snack Nearest Bank Maidenhead town centre 10-minute drive Drinks facilities Water, tea, coffee and milk Nearest Post Office Maidenhead town centre 10-minute drive Meal times (Times may vary) Breakfast: 07.30 08.30 Lunch: 12.30 13.30 Dinner: 18.00 18.30 Nearest Church Bath road Littlwick Green 10-minute drive Nearest Mosque High Wycombe 9 miles PROGRAMME DETAILS Nearest Newsagents Maidenhead town centre 10-minute drive Programmes available Summer Golf Academy Horse Riding Academy Watersports Academy Tennis Academy Nearest Supermarket Maidenhead town centre 10-minute drive Full day excursions destinations London Oxford Nearest Airport (coach travel time car journey should be shorter) London Heathrow 19 miles - 30-minute drive London Gatwick 55 miles 75-minute drive Half day excursion destinations Windsor Reading Nearest Station Maidenhead 10-minute drive Travel details For excursions Coach Nearest Hospital Wexham Park Hospital 20-minute drive Other optional excursions (maybe at an extra cost) London Museums, Windsor, Bath, Oxford, Brighton Thorpe Park, Harry Potter Studios, Madame Tussauds and West End show Time to get to London? Train 30 minutes Coach 60 minutes Types of Day activity (Activities may vary due to centre and operational changes) Volleyball, Football, Aerobics, Arts & Crafts, Ultimate Frisbee, Dance, Hockey, Badminton and Many more Types of Evening Activity (Activities may vary due to centre and operational changes) Disco, Quiz night, Mini Olympics, Movie night, Big Chief, Karaoke, Sports Tournaments and Many more Evening Activities every night? www.theardmoregroup.com FACT SHEET: BERKSHIRE COLLEGE
BERKSHIRE COLLEGE HOMESTAY 2 Weeks SAMPLE SUMMER PROGRAMME 2018* MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING WELCOME TO ARDMORE Monday Sports & Leisure Activities Tuesday Sports & Leisure Activities Egg Protector Half Day Excursion to Reading Town and Museum Thursday Sports & Leisure Activities Casino Night Friday Sports & Leisure Activities Full Day Excursion to London, Thames River Cruise and Westminster Walking Tour Day with Host or Optional Extra Excursion Monday Sports & Leisure Activities Tuesday Sports & Leisure Activities Find Dr Ardmore Half Day Excursion to Windsor Castle Thursday Sports & Leisure Activities Rounders Friday Sports & Leisure Activities Full Day Excursion to Oxford, Oxford Castle and Universities Walking Tour GOODBYE ARDMORE ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week (3 hours per day, 5 days per week); maybe morning or afternoon. SPORTS / ACTIVITIES AND PROJECT WORK: Football, tennis, basketball, baseball, volleyball, arts & crafts, etc; maybe morning or afternoon * The Programme may vary due to operational reasons
BERKSHIRE COLLEGE RESIDENTIAL 2 Weeks SAMPLE SUMMER PROGRAMME 2018* MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING WELCOME TO ARDMORE Monday Sports & Leisure Activities Welcome Icebreaker Games Tuesday Sports & Leisure Activities Egg Protector Half Day Excursion to Reading Town and Museum Talent Show Thursday Sports & Leisure Activities Casino Night Friday Sports & Leisure Activities Disco Full Day Excursion to London, Thames River Cruise and Westminster Walking Tour Sports and Leisure Activities on Campus / Optional Extra Excursions Sports Tournament Movie Night Monday Sports & Leisure Activities Capture the Flag Tuesday Sports & Leisure Activities Find Dr Ardmore Half Day Excursion to Windsor Castle Karaoke Thursday Sports & Leisure Activities Rounders Friday Sports & Leisure Activities Disco Full Day Excursion to Oxford, Oxford Castle and Universities Walking Tour GOODBYE ARDMORE Mini Olympics ENGLISH LESSONS: 15 hours per week (3 hours per day, 5 days per week); maybe morning or afternoon. SPORTS / ACTIVITIES AND PROJECT WORK: Football, tennis, basketball, baseball, volleyball, arts & crafts, etc; maybe morning or afternoon * The Programme may vary due to operational reasons