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A-Level Course One Year Fast Track

Buckswood St. George's

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Course description

This course is designed for mathematically able students wishing to take 2 or 3 'A' levels in one academic year (September-June).
Students are taught in small groups with an average of 7 per class, so that our students receive the individual attention they require.
Eight 45 minute lessons are allocated for each subject per week, this gives a total of 6 hours with the teacher per 'A' Level subject per week.
All 'A' level students also have weekly individual tutorials with their subject tutor, this ensures ongoing support and guidance during their course.
Our teaching staff offer expert UCAS advice. All students are fully guided through the UCAS application procedure.

Key Points
Small class sizes
IELTS preparation
Introduction to Britain - people, traditions, laws, culture.
Full social programme including study visits and trips

Requirements
Good GCSE or equivalent in Maths/Physics
17 years old
5.0 IELTS

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
36 weeks
Classes per week
8 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Other session
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Hastings.

Class size

Average 7 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 18 years old
Average 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Buckswood St Georges is located centrally in Hastings on England's South-East (Sunshine) Coast and is closely linked with Buckswood School just 15 minutes drive away.
We offer a variety of courses from short English Language Courses, to a year-long University Foundation Course to a full 2 year IB/A-Level course. We also offer half term/holiday courses and programmes tailored to suit your needs.
Buckswood St Georges relocated at the end of 2012 and we are now ideally positioned for all the main facilities of the town, Old Town and seafront.
Our two newly refurbished residences offer spacious living accommodation, well-proportioned classrooms, an IT suite with free wi-fi internet, study rooms, dining room, lounge area with TV/pool table/table tennis/foosball, attractive gardens and outdoor basketball court. A full reference library is located 5 minutes away, as is Hastings University Centre and an IELTS testing centre.
We operate a full social programme which all students are welcome to join. We offer in house activities such as quiz nights, film nights and theme nights, and outside trips, maybe to the cinema, ten-pin bowling, or crazy golf followed by fish and chips! Full day weekend excursions are arranged to places like Canterbury, London or Brighton, with half day trips mid-week to Rye, Battle or Eastbourne.
Students are able to join in with a variety of sports and activities which can either take place on the Buckswood campus or at local sports centres, activities may include things like sports teams, swimming, or even horse riding.

Year opened
2000
Number of classrooms
6

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in UK. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Aston University
Brunel University
Coventry University
Durham University
Kingston University
Loughborough University
Oxford Brookes University
Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London
Royal Holloway University of London
University of Bath
University of Cambridge
University of Chichester
University of Leicester
University of Lincoln
University of Manchester
University of Southampton
University of Sussex
University of Westminster
University of York

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Buckswood St. George's varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 17. In the summer, the average age is 17.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

China
60%
Other
40%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Buckswood St Georges is located in the heart of Hastings, on the south-east (sunshine) coast of England.
Hastings is a small seaside town, famous for its connection with the Norman conquest of England in 1066, Pirate and Smuggler heritage, and the Old Town with it's cobbled streets and quaint shops and the steepest funicular railway in the United Kingdom! Also with direct rail links to Ashford International (1 hour), Brighton (1 hour) and London (1.5 hours), Hastings really is an ideal location.
Buckswood St Georges is positioned just minutes from the main town centre and railway and 5 minutes from the beach. With the many shops in and around the covered mall, restaurants, pubs, theatres, cinemas, art galleries, sporting facilities and traditional seaside attractions all within walking distance, there really is something to please everyone!

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Hastings based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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