Intensive summer programmes

A-level / International Baccalaureate Preparation Programme (age 16-18)

This programme is designed for students who have secured a place to study for either A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

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 5.5 / Common European Framework level B2
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.

The course introduces students to the key concepts and essential vocabulary needed to succeed on either an A-level or International Baccalaureate Programme.

All students study English and ‘Core Studies’, which consists of ICT, Study Skills and considers a number of global issues such as the environment, education and technology.

Students intending to study the International Baccalaureate will also be given an introduction to the ‘Theory of Knowledge’.

Subjects

Students study one subject from each option group:

  • Group 1: Mathematics, Economics*, Physics, Art
  • Group 2: Mathematics, Business Studies*, Chemistry, Biology

Students may follow these option subjects for the full four week academic programme or may choose different option subjects for the last two weeks.

* Students may not study both Economics and Business Studies together.

  • Mathematics
    Students will study a selection of the core topics at A-level / International Baccalaureate level, which include algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics and probability.
  • Biology, Chemistry and Physics
    In addition to learning key vocabulary, students will focus on practical work and investigative skills.
  • Business Studies and Economics
    Students will follow an introduction to these popular A-level subjects and acquire an understanding of some of the main concepts.
  • Art
    In addition to developing their artistic skills, students will focus on the analytical and linguistic skills needed to explore and reflect on the development of their ideas.
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.

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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.

A-level
Part of the Further Education system in the UK. For students looking to continue their education at a British university, A-levels are the ‘gold standard’ of British education and are accepted by all UK universities, as well as many other institutions worldwide.