Pre-Sessional Courses GCSE

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 Pre-Sessional 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: Improving academic writing, Developing efficient reading techniques (skimming and scanning), Decoding the language of examination papers, Organization and time management, Enhancing study skills and optimizing revision, Wellbeing strategies and stress management