The courses vary depending on the students’ level of English to ensure that every individual is challenged and improves. All four skills, reading, writing, listening, speaking, are developed and our small class sizes ensure that each student receives the support they need.
Students follow a General English course to prepare them for their A levels. At the end of the year, they sit either the KEY, PET or an English as a Second Language iGCSE examination to give them an internationally recognised qualification.
Topics include food, clothing, house and home, geographical features, hobbies, school, and movies.
Students continue to learn English whilst focusing on academic skills such as essay and summary writing. At the end of the year, students sit either the First (FCE) or iGCSE English as a Second Language examination.
Topics include the environment, crime, ethical issues and methods of learning.
Students prepare for the IELTS examination required for university entry in the UK. The course is highly academic with each student moving to an advanced or proficient level of English, whilst also developing their understanding of current affairs and the wider world.
Topics include gender roles, globalisation, poverty and obesity.
Students are entered for various creative writing competitions, the Mother Tongue Other Tongue poetry competition as well as individual project work. The study of classic English literature is incorporated throughout the courses and is supported by specialised reading classes. Novels studied this year have included Great Expectations and Frankenstein.
An independent sixth form boarding and day college specialising in A-level STEM subjects. For students aged 15 -19, aiming to study at the world’s leading universities.
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