Perfect preparation for your A-Level course
16-18 year-olds
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Our Pre-Sessional Academic English Programme offers international students the opportunity to focus intensively on improving their academic English language skills in preparation for their A-Level studies.
The programme is designed to improve students’ language skills up to one IELTS band prior to them joining an A-Level course at either d’Overbroeck’s School or Oxford Sixth Form College, focusing on academic English and the study skills they need to succeed.
Our 4-week programme guarantees an improvement of 0.5, whereas our 6-week programme guarantees an improvement of a full IELTS band.
For more information and to apply for this programme, please contact the schools directly:
Oxford
During the course, you will develop both a physical and online academic portfolio which you will carry with you on to your chosen academic programme. This will include samples of oral and written work, extended assignments, feedback on weekly tasks and performance as well as grades.
The course is a great opportunity to explore your subject choices in more detail and to expand your knowledge before the term begins. It also places a strong focus on helping you to develop key language and academic skills to best prepare you for success on your chosen academic programme.
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 | Session 6 | Guided Learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Project Oxford Preparation | Reading Skills | TED Talks and Vocabulary | Positive Psychology | Reading Skills | Activities Programme | My TED Talk Preparation |
| Day 2 | Writing an Essay | Study Skills | Presentation Skills | Individual Tutorials | Activities Programme | Activities Programme | Project Oxford Preparation |
| Day 3 | Writing a Personal Account | Study Skills | Presentation Tools | Speaking Skills | Grammar Skills | Activities Programme | Reading Diary |
| Day 4 | Trip to London | Trip to London | Trip to London | Trip to London | Trip to London | Trip to London | Trip to London |
| Day 5 | Project Oxford Preparation | Speaking Skills | Writing Skills | Academic Skills | Listening Skills | Activities Programme | Writing Practice |
| Day 6 | Trip to Cambridge | Trip to Cambridge | Trip to Cambridge | Trip to Cambridge | Trip to Cambridge | Trip to Cambridge | Trip to Cambridge |
| Day 7 | Listening Skills | Weekly Review | Language Update | Activities Programme | Activities Programme | Activities Programme | Finishing my TED Talk |
| Four-Week Programme | 1 August - 29 August 2021 | £1400 Per Week |
| Six-Week Programme | 18 July - 29 August 2021 | £1400 Per Week |
Every Bucksmore location has a residential management team, and a minimum staff-student ratio of 1:7. There is always a trained first aider on-site, and students are supervised 24 hours a day.
Bucksmore offers a complimentary airport transfer service on transfer days for flights arriving/departing between 10:00 and 20:00. We can also provide an Unaccompanied Minor service for pick-up and drop-off. Students are looked after from when they land to when their flight departs.
Each location has a Centre Manager, Activity Manager and Director of Studies available for all students to approach with any problems. Bucksmore Counsellors are more than just teachers; they provide a high level of care and guidance for all students. All staff are background checked.
High staff to student ratios ensure all students are looked after. Bucksmore summer schools strive to create a warm and welcoming “family atmosphere” where all students and Counsellors know each other well.
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