ACADEMIC

Term time Courses & Examinations

Courses

The College provides a combination of quality, closely defined and individually focused teaching with a high standard of pastoral care in a strong family setting, offering an invaluable language immersion experience, from absolute Beginner to Advanced level. All courses include a minimum 15 hours English as Second Language tuition each week, (speaking, listening, reading and writing skills). Specialist subject teaching is also taught at appropriate age and ability levels. The academic time table also combines with a daily programme of creative, cultural and physical activities. Students usually stay for between 1 to 4 terms and are taught in small similar ability English classes, generally comprising of 6 to 8 students or less. Homework is set and supervised daily on weekday evenings and on Saturday mornings.

        All courses comprise of the following elements:

• Cambridge ESOL Examination Preparation
• General English Study (from elementary to advanced classes)
• Tailored Academic Study for School Entry (e.g. maths and sciences)
• Sports programme
• Supervised prep/homework
  

Sample Morning Timetable (Term-time)
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General English Study

There is provision for ESOL classes at Elementary, Lower- Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels. These courses lead towards Cambridge ESOL examinations.

Tailored Academic Study for School Entry

• There is provision for junior courses leading to entry to prep schools or the junior departments of senior schools.
• A middle school programme leading to Pre-GCSE entry.
• Senior students are able to follow 1 year IGCSE courses in up to 5 subjects. (Minimum entry requirement strong pre-intermediate or intermediate level English).

Sample Afternoon Timetable (Term-time)
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