International Football Academy, Bearwood, Wokingham, Berkshire

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The world is a competitive place and each year young adults have to fight harder for limited opportunities in organisations looking to recruit the finest talent. The sporting arena is no different! To ensure your child has every chance of succeeding on this global stage, VLUK in partnership with Pro-Direct Soccer Academy are proud to present a unique opportunity for young, talented and aspiring professional footballers from around the world to come and study, hone their skills and eventually play in the UK through their participation in one of our 12 week, 24 week, 1, 2 or 3 year programmes.

Moving to a new country can be daunting enough. To ensure that your child is comfortable with their surroundings and prone to minimal disruption, we’ve centrally housed the International Football Academy at the headquarters of the Pro-Direct Soccer Academy, which itself is conveniently located on the Bearwood College Campus in Berkshire, England. Besides having the convenience of the scholastic and sporting facilities housed in one place, this location also provides fast access to London and the South East, with excellent links to the South coast and further outlying regions of the UK.

Since the introduction of the professional era, sport has been a catalyst to launch the international careers of many talented individuals the world over. Out of many, the one sport that leads the way is the beautiful game of football, in that it continues to open doors for young adults of all nationalities, colours and creeds. At Virtual Learning UK your child will have access to the best coaches and facilities at our disposal. Handpicked, these mentors have the skills and expertise to nurture young talent, teaching them the sporting and life skills necessary to build and sustain a lucrative career as a professional footballer.

Reap the benefits of an educational experience unlike any other

Our staff are experts in Sport and Physical Education, many of whom have played professional sport to the highest level. Of course we realise that all students are individuals, so we tailor the courses by providing a wide variety of sports and non-sports courses. In doing so we’re able to offer players the opportunity to personalise their learning pathways.

Each player on the International Football Academy will be accommodated at Bearwood College in modern and comfortable boarding houses that provide players with the opportunity to stay alongside team mates in either single or shared rooms. Each room has access to Wi-Fi along with its own private bathroom and toilet facilities.

Each player will have access to The College’s historic dining hall for all of their meals. The wide selection of freshly prepared meals and snacks are created each day by the school chef and their dedicated kitchen staff. With the help of expert nutritionists, they ensure that your child’s meal times and diet are expertly put together and coordinated to ensure that they are well fuelled to perform on match days.