WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & ADMISSIONS
At Leighton Park, we love welcoming students from around the world to experience a leading British boarding education.
We have been recognised in two national awards for the Best Independent Senior School 2023, with our students achieving some of the best academic progress in the country.
This summer we were delighted to welcome over 230 international students representing 20 different nationalities to our first Summer School at Leighton Park…and from all the extremely positive feedback we have received from students, parents, Group Leaders and agents, we can look forward to welcoming more students in 2026!
Leighton Park’s beautiful and safe parkland location, 25 minutes from London, 20 minutes from Oxford and 30 minutes from London Heathrow also makes it an exceptional setting to experience some of the very best that England has to offer.
John Burnett
SUMMER SCHOOL AT LEIGHTON PARK STATS 2025
230 students in total
60% girls and 40% boys
Average age 14
Facts & Figures
80 students avg. per two week course
20 different nationalities
20 residential staff (including Group Leaders)
WHY CHOOSE THE SUMMER SCHOOL AT LEIGHTON PARK?
Top School
Experience life at one of the UK’s top boarding schools in a beautiful parkland setting
New friends
Make new friends with young people from all over the world
Progress
Improve linguistic, academic and cultural awareness
Expert Teachers
Benefit from expert English language tuition
PROFESSIONALS
Enjoy a wide-range of academy options delivered by professionals
Preparation
Prepare for full-time education in an English-speaking environment
Team Building
Compete in mixed nationality team events
Community
Be part of our wonderful international community
Health & Safety
Stay healthy and be safe with our friendly and caring staff
Excursions
Visit some of the UK’s most beautiful, historic and interesting cities
THESE GROUP LEADERS CHOSE THE SUMMER SCHOOL AT LEIGHTON PARK AND THIS IS WHAT THEY THINK ABOUT IT!
AND THIS IS WHAT 3 OF OUR INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS THINK ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE!
AND THIS IS WHAT 3 OF OUR INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS THINK ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE!
COURSE DATES AND FEES 2026
Course 1
- 7 July - 21 July
- £2995
Course 2
- 21 July - 4 August
- £2995
Course 3
- 4 August - 18 August
- £2995
Our Location
Summer School at Leighton Park
Leighton Park School
Shinfield Road
Reading RG2 7DE | UK
Frequently Asked Questions
There is a laundry service once a week for underwear and light items of clothing but students can use the washing machines at other times under the supervision of summer school staff. There is no extra charge for laundry.
Students are welcome to bring sports equipment with them should they choose to (e.g. tennis raquet) but equipment is provided as part of the activities. Sports wear is not provided. Sports facilities are all-weather courts so a good pair of trainers are usually sufficient.
Airport transfers to and from London Heathrow or London Gatwick are included in the price. All other airports require a supplement. Please contact us with your travel arrangements prior to booking.
If you are bringing your child to campus or picking them up at the end of their stay, the best times to do so are: 2pm to 4pm for arrivals; 9am to 11am for departures. If you cannot make these times please let us know and we will arrange for someone to be available for your anticipated time. In all cases it is helpful if you can give us an estimate of when you will be arriving on campus.
The programme is all inclusive and there is no requirement to pay for extras. However, there will be opportunities for souvenirs or gifts and we also operate a tuck shop where students can purchase snacks and refreshments. We recommend that students bring with them a cash card whereever possible, since this gives better security against theft and more flexibility for a top-up by generous parents should it be needed! If you must bring cash we would recommend no more than £60 depending on spending habits.