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Pre-GCSE Facts
Pre-GCSE develops the academic skills needed to excel in the next stage of a student’s education, whether that be a GCSE or Pre-programme qualification.
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Ages:
13-15 -
Entry Requirements:
At least 8 years of schooling, plus a school report that identifies English needs that can be met by this course and describes a student who is willing to learn and develop -
Language Requirements:
IELTS 3.5 (or equivalent)
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Average class size:
8 -
Hours per week:
26-27 -
Course duration:
3 Terms (September start)
2 Terms (January start)
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Tuition Fees:
(per year) -
International:
£35,115 -
EU:
£28,880 -
EU:
£19,820
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Course Overview
Over a year of study, students study a range of subjects encouraging them to explore their academic potential and discover where their interests lie.
Intensive English tuition is given alongside specialist subject tuition to develop the level the student needs to move to the next programme of study. This programme prepares students to take the take the Key English Test (now A2 Key) or Preliminary English Test (now B1 Preliminary) Cambridge English exam and develops essential study skills including listening, note-taking, and essay and report writing.
Sit the Key English Test (KET) or Preliminary English Test (PET) Cambridge English
Exam at the end of the course
Allows the student to progress to a higher level such as GCSE
Develops essential study skills: listening, note-taking, essay and report writing
Improved confidence
Students learn about a range of subjects in English
