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Academic Pre-School Courses August 2018 For all students entering the UK Boarding School System
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A warm welcome from Julian Baker, Academic Director Box Hill School has been running its Academic Pre-School Course for more than fifteen years. It was set up as a way of helping students settle into boarding-school life and to help tune their ear to the English language. Over the years the course has developed very successfully and it is now open to any student who is starting a course at any UK boarding school – it is not just for Box Hill Students. We have always found that it has had a very positive effect on those who have attended, both socially and academically. Students enrolled on this course have consistently performed better academically in the important first months of study, paving the way for improved grades at the end of their education. The course provides students with academic preparation in English, both written and spoken, as well as developing vocabulary in specific subject areas. Students will also become familiar with the routine of a boarding school and will discover a little more about UK culture. Although academically based, the course is also designed to be fun, and there are exciting opportunities to explore this area of England on excursions, where they can put into practical use the language learned during the course. Our highly professional and well qualified academic and administrative staff are here to help and support you and will be happy to answer any questions that you might have. I hope that I will have the pleasure of meeting you in 2018.
“I am much better prepared for learning in the UK and I am glad I did the course I would recommend these two weeks.” Marie-Therese Habersatter, Germany
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Overview Duration: Two weeks Dates:
Tuesday 21st August to Tuesday 4th September 2018
Age:
11 to 17
Course overview: The Academic Pre-School Courses will be taught in classes differentiated by age and language ability and all classes will be taught in English. Depending on the course being followed, subjects will include a combination of English, Maths, The Sciences, History, Business Studies and Study Skills. There will also be time in the programme for recreation and activities as well as a number of excursions. Options: Course 1: IB and A Level Course 2: Pre-Sixth Form and GCSE courses Course 3: Pre-GCSE and English Language Courses Course options: Course 1 is suitable for those wishing to enter Sixth Form for both IB and A Level study. Course 2 caters for those enrolled on a Pre-Sixth Form or a two year GCSE course. Course 3 is for those coming to the UK who are enrolled on a Pre-GCSE or language access course. Cost:
£1,950.00
“I was scared about coming to school in the UK but after the course I am just excited. The course has taken away my fear.” Elisabeth Conradi, Germany
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General Information What is included in the fees?
The course fee does not include:
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Accommodation
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Air tickets
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Food
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Transfers to and from the airport
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Tuition
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Personal insurance
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Books and basic stationery
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Pocket money
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Excursions (including any entrance fees)
There is full mobile phone reception and Wi-Fi access across the premises and there is a post collection Monday to Friday. Students will only need money to buy gifts and personal items when out on excursions. A medical treatment room and sick bay is available and there will always be first aid trained staff on site. If an emergency arises, the school nurses are available and there is a hospital ten minutes from the school. A very important part of the course for students is the formal graduation dinner, during which the Headmaster presents each student with their course certificate. This celebration of the students’ achievements is a formal recognition of their hard work and progress over the two weeks of the course.
“I loved Box Hill School; the people were very nice and the school was beautiful.” Julia Varela de Haro, Spain
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“My English has improved a lot on this course as I had to speak English all day.” Poom Ounjai, Thailand
Activities and Excursions As part of the Academic Pre-School Course there is a programme of social activities and excursions. This is an essential part of the course as it will encourage students to socialise in a new environment with new people and provide important shared experiences within the group. It also gives the opportunity for students to learn more of the British culture and most importantly have some relaxation and fun! In the evenings, social activities including quizzes, ten pin bowling and laser quest will take place. All our activities will be well supervised, with our staff joining in the fun.
“The arrivals day was very good and I enjoyed the conversation game in the evening which was a brilliant way to make new friends.” Constantin Pongratz, Austria
On Saturday afternoons and Sundays students go on a range of outings such as Oxford, London and Brighton and include sites of historical and cultural interest and shopping. These excursions are an important part of the pre-arranged program.
“The trips were fun and we saw interesting places. I really enjoyed going to London but the bike ride was my favourite.” Rodion Zadyr, Russia
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Course 1 IB and A Level This is a course for any student who is enrolled on a Sixth Form IB or A Level Course.
Course 2 Pre-Sixth Form and GCSE This is a course for any student who is enrolled on a one year Pre-Sixth Form or two year GCSE course in the UK.
Course 3 Pre-GCSE and English Language Courses This is a course for any student who is about to commence a Pre-GCSE course or an English Language course. There will be a greater focus on English compared with courses 1 and 2.
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Students will focus on English and three additional subjects including Maths, Science, Business Studies and Humanities that will introduce the basics of study in the UK. There will be five academic lessons each day that last for 60 minutes, as well as a research or revision session in the evening. Students study for 27 hours a week, with between 10 and 15 hours of dedicated English. There will be no more than ten students in each class, with a mixture of nationalities in each to encourage English Speaking. All subjects are taught by subject specialists who focus on teaching the technical English words needed to study each subject. Staff are highly qualified and have many years of experience in teaching their specialist subjects, not only to overseas students with English as an additional language, but also to the brightest UK students. English Learning English language is at the centre of all teaching, and by taking part in the many different lessons and activities during the course, a student’s confidence in using English will improve. In classes, students focus on English for academic purposes, but will also learn English for daily life, such as opening a bank account, using the telephone, asking for directions and making travel arrangements. All students have access to our reading library that has a huge choice of graded reading books. Every student will be encouraged to read a book during the course and discuss it as part of the English programme. During science lessons students will take part in experiments and laboratory work and will be taught how to write up what they have learnt in the way that UK schools and universities expect. There will also be classes that focus on research and study skills where students complete projects and presentations. This will cover areas such as critique and evaluation, referencing and crediting sources, ‘Truth, Lies and the Internet’, and plagiarism.
“During the two weeks, I learned new vocabulary and improved my writing skills.” Pietro Amici, Italy
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A typical day Monday - Friday 08:00 08:15 - 09:00 09:15 - 12:40 12:45 - 13:30 13:45 - 15:50 16:15 - 17:15 17:45 - 18:30 18:30 - 19:15 19:30 - 20:30 20:30 - 22:30 22:30
Get Up Breakfast Lessons Lunch Lessons Activities Prep Evening Meal Social Activities House Time Bed
Saturday 08:00 Get Up 08:15 - 09:00 Breakfast 09:15 - 11:20 Lessons 11:30 - 19:00 Excursions 19:30 - 20:30 Evening Meal 20:30 - 22:30 House Time 22:30 Bed Sunday All Day Excursions or Activities 19:00 - 20:00 Evening Meal 19:30 - 20:30 Homework 20:30 - 22:30 House Time 22:30 Bed
How to book The cost for the two weeks is £1,950.00. If you would like to book a place please email the course coordinator nicola.hawley@boxhillschool.com Payment should be by Bank Transfer; our BACS details are; Bank name: National Westminster Bank Account number: 33043299 Sort code: 60-12-36 IBAN: GB49NWBK60123633043299 Swift code: NWBKGB2L Address: Leatherhead Branch, 1 Bridge Street, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8BT Please quote “Pre-School Course” and student’s name as the reference when paying. If you have any questions or would like to check availability, email nicola.hawley@boxhillschool.com or telephone +44 (0)1372 377812
Box Hill School, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6EA Tel: +44 (0)1372 377812 Fax: +44 (0)1372 363942 Email: nicola.hawley@boxhillschool.com www.facebook.com/boxhillschool @boxhillschool www.boxhillschool.com