Our Boarding Preparation Course cater to students aged 14-17, offering a crucial foundation for international students gearing up for GCSE, A Level, IB Diploma, or Foundation programs in the UK.
These intensive 10-day and 2-week courses serve as a vital stepping stone, particularly for those navigating the new challenges of starting at a British independent boarding school for the first time.
The Boarding Preparation Course runs for 10 days, featuring three hours of intensive academic English every morning, followed by two hours of comprehensive academic preparation. This includes targeted lessons, engaging lectures, and hands-on workshops covering key areas such as:
Our Boarding Preparation Course are tailored to two distinct age groups: GCSE for students aged 14-15, and A-Level, IB Diploma, and Foundation for students aged 16-17.
Within the age groups, students are further separated into classes based on their English level, to ensure the course content and difficulty level align with each student’s abilities, fostering an optimal learning environment for all students within the class.
For an even more comprehensive transition into the start of term, consider our Extended Boarding Preparation Course—an additional 5 days bridging the gap between the 10-day Boarding Preparation Course and the start of the term filled with fun trips and activities, plus plenty of time for relaxation.
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