English Academic Preparation

At Summer School at Bromsgrove, Shakespeare's England - Bromsgrove, UK | All courses for this school

This enjoyable and fun academic English preparation course is ideal for students planning to do the International Baccalaureat, A levels, or for those who plan to go to an English University. It is also an excellent choice for those planning to take their TOEFL or Cambridge FCE / CAE exams.

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If you find this course cheaper elsewhere, we will match the price and give you a £50 voucher when you book*.

*Applies only to like-for-like dates at the same school on the same course for the same duration.

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Minimum entry requirements

Minimum age: 14
English level: A1: Beginner /

Course format

Length of study: From 2 weeks
Lessons per week: 25
Hours per week: 25
Maximum class size: 14
Typical student age: 14 - 17
Typical student mix:
17% Latin American, 19% French, 22% Middle Eastern, 24% Far Eastern, 18% Italian

Dates and fees

Start dates:
- 19 Jul 2016
- 26 Jul 2016
- 2 Aug 2016
- 9 Aug 2016
Tuition fees: From 2350.00 GBP
Tuition length options
- 2 weeks: 2350.00 GBP
- 3 weeks: 3525.00 GBP
- 4 weeks: 4700.00 GBP
Compulsory fees
- Our admin fee: 49 GBP
Other expenses:

Course overview

General English lessons

All students are tested on their first full day and subsequently placed in classes of no more than 16 students at an appropriate level for their ability.

The lessons are topic-based and are designed to help students develop communication skills, natural English and a range of vocabulary. Materials have been specifically developed for this course and include authentic resources. The maximum number of students in these classes is 16.

Academic Preparation

The academic preparation classes will have an average of 10 participants. Each student will receive lots of personal attention from the qualified and experienced teachers at all times.

Methodology

Classwork will include discussions and analysis on a variety of relevant subject areas, problem solving, pair, group and individual work, topic vocabulary training, past exam questions, cultural awareness regarding academic expectations and reading with course book selections.

Core and Elective subjects.

Core Subjects

Maths
Business studies

The core subject is the main topic of study. Students study either Maths or Business Studies, according to the choice they have indicated on their application form and will have seven core subject classes of 100 minutes each during the 2 week course.

Elective Subjects

Literature and Art
Humanities
General Science
Economics

Elective subjects are studied for 70 minutes a day and for a total of seven days during the two week course. Each student will study a different elective each week, based on the preferences they have shown on their application form.

Electives allow students to gain an in depth knowledge of their chosen subjects, with like minded students, in a friendly environment. In short they give students an excellent foundation for their future choice of studies.

Excursions and Activities

Every evening students can enjoy a variety of different activities. Some are for the whole summer school (disco, karaoke, talent show, sports tournaments) and some are for smaller groups (film night, quiz night, bingo).

At least once per week, activities are organised within the boarding houses or between two boarding houses to give students an opportunity to get to know their housemates or neighbours and to practise their English while socialising and having fun.

Excursions

Students will visit London, Oxford, Stratford-on-Avon & Warwick Castle, Drayton Manor Theme Park for a full-day (09:00 – 21:00). Additional destinations are available for students staying for 3 or 4 weeks.

Optional half-day excursions to Birmingham, Worcester and Stratford-on-Avon are also available during the week for all students and these can be booked at the School.

What is included in the price?

Student travel and medical insurance
Return airport transfer from London Heathrow (LHR) or Birmingham (BHX)
Residential accommodation in single,twin or triple study-bedrooms
3 meals per day with an evening snack
15 hours of English language tuition per week
10 hours of academic preparation per week
Evening activity programme
Two full-day excursions per week
24-hour supervision and welfare

Who would benefit from this course?

Students who plan to take their IB (International Baccalaureat)
Students planning to take English A levels
Students wanting to take the TOEFL exam
Students planning to take the Cambridge FCE and CAE exams
Students intending to do a university degree in the UK
Students planning to have full time education at a UK sixth form college