Intensive summer programmes

GCSE Preparation Programme (age 14-16)

This programme is designed for students who have secured a place to study GCSE or IGCSE programmes at Bell Bedgebury International School or at another school or college

Length of study 4 - 5 weeks
Dates

Four week academic programme
Sunday 01 August 2010 - Friday 27 August 2010

Five week programme (four week academic programme plus one week of English and activities)
Sunday 01 August 2010 - Friday 03 September 2010

Minimum language level IELTS 4.5 / Common European Framework level B1
Programme outline

The programme combines English language tuition and quality subject teaching with a full programme of sports, activities and excursions, giving students an insight into their term time studies.

Students prepare to study at GCSE level by:

  • learning the essential vocabulary they need to understand their subjects in English
  • exploring key concepts
  • acquiring valuable study skills
  • experiencing the style of teaching and learning used in UK boarding schools.

Subjects

All students study English, Mathematics and ICT throughout the course.

For the first two weeks students study one subject from each option group:

  • Group 1: Physics, Biology, Art
  • Group 2: Chemistry, Business Studies, Geography

For the third week, students are encouraged to choose a different subject from each option group. This means that students have the opportunity to focus on up to four subjects over the three week academic programme.

  • Mathematics
    Students will be introduced to key topics such as algebra, geometry, data handling and methods of calculation.
  • ICT
    Students will develop their skills with practical work on word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
  • Biology, Chemistry, Physics
    In addition to learning key vocabulary and concepts, students will focus on practical work and investigative skills.
  • Business Studies
    Students will be introduced to key terms and ideas and learn how businesses operate.
  • Geography
    Students will learn some important concepts in urban and rural environments as well as aspects of physical geography.
  • Art
    In addition to developing their artistic abilities, students will develop the analytical and linguistic skills necessary to evaluate their work.
Weekly tuition 25 hours
Weekly sport & activities 10.5 hours of daytime activities, plus evening activities every day
Study tours As part of the course, each week students visit one of the UK’s historic towns or cities, such as Cambridge, London, Canterbury, Brighton or Oxford. As well as giving students an insight into British life and culture, the study tours are also linked to their study programme, for example those studying science subjects may visit a science museum.
Fees

Four week academic programme - £3,300
Five week programme - £3,925

For full details please see fees and payment.

 

Information pack and sample timetable

Sample timetable


Further information

Our admissions staff will be delighted to talk to you in detail about our programmes. If you have a question or query, please complete our online enquiry form.

  Online Information Request and Enquiry Form

Glossary

GCSE
an academic qualification awarded in a specified subject, generally taken in a number of subjects by students aged 14-16 in secondary education in England.