Senior - Academic & Curriculum

• 25 hours of tuition a week
• Specialist teachers
• Maximum 10 students per class
• Students are placed in classes according to their age and ability
• Levels range from beginners (A1 Common European Framework) to advanced (C1 Common European Framework).
• Full academic report and certificate of attendance at the end of the course

English - 15 hours per week:

• Accurate use of spoken and written English
• Reading and writing skills
• Development of vocabulary
• Listening and pronunciation
• Confidence building and fluency
• Academic focus
• City and Guilds International English Qualification which follows the Common European Framework

Other academic subjects – 10 hours per week:

All students study other academic subjects, and have the opportunity to study up to six other subjects during a three week course.  Classes may involve class work, project work and visits to local places of interest.  The following courses are normally offered, subject to demand:

• Mathematics                                    
• English Literature
• Science
• Environmental Science
• Business Studies
• Art
• History
• Geography
• ICT
• Economics
• Drama
• Languages (French, German & Spanish)

The senior summer school is suitable for students who are preparing for GCSEs, A levels and IB Diploma, entering a UK boarding school or who are looking for an interesting and rewarding holiday.

Sample timetable:

Exams

On our Summer School students are able to take a City and Guilds International ESOL examination. These examinations are internationally recognised and there are six levels of award, across all levels of the Common European Framework.

Listening, reading and writing skills are tested and the qualification aims to develop confidence and proficiency in English, helping students with the language skills required for successful communication. 

Exam Results 2011