Lower school years 8 and 9 (age 12-14)

This programme is the perfect preparation for students planning to study at a British boarding school.

It gives students the necessary academic and language skills to integrate quickly into a mainstream school. The academic year starts in September and finishes in June, but students can join at the start of any term and stay for between 3 months and 2 years.

Most students come for one year (3 terms) before entering a British school or returning home to continue their education.

At the end of one or two years, students can enter a British boarding school to begin studying for GCSEs. Alternatively, students who are aged 15 by the end of the course can stay at the school to study for GCSEs in just one year. Younger students may sometimes stay with us for a shorter period (eg. one term) before transferring.

Start dates September, January, March
Length of study

1 term to 2 years (Term dates)
Fees

Termly fees for the academic year 2007/2008 are £7,290
Termly fees for the academic year 2008/2009 are £7,655

For full details please see fees and payment.
Curriculum British National Curriculum up to Key Stage 3
Subjects and qualifications
  • English (Key English Test (KET) or Preliminary English Test (PET))
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
  • Business Studies
  • Art
Weekly tuition 25 hours plus 4 hours of supervised prep
Weekly sports and activities 10 hours sport and activities
Organised trips and tours

Past study trips have included visits to:

  • the Body Shop factory to learn about an international business
  • Canterbury Cathedral
  • London’s museums and art galleries

 

See also

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 contact us or complete our online enquiry form.

 

“I spent two weeks on the summer programme preparing for a term of studies here at Bedgebury.

“All the staff and students are friendly - they are like my family.”