Hes Information and Application Form

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As & A2 revision

intensive courses 2009

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WHAT HES DOES OFFER? Hes caters principally for students sitting AS and A2 modular examinations. Previously its unique programme was exclusive to Hampstead but is now more widely available in Kingston-upon-Thames and Beaconsfield also.

The Module-dedicated approach it pioneered provides for unparalleled flexibility, accommodating students typically in groups of six or fewer, where they revise only with those preparing for identical unit exams.

IMPORTANCE Continuing modifications to Advanced Level structures have not made the overall examination process less difficult and the AS/A2 combination remains a demanding proposition. In the current academic climate they are crucial to a student’s future: conditional offers from long-established universities have become increasingly difficult to satisfy and those failing to do so are far less likely to secure a place on the degree course of their choice. Certainly good results in AS units taken during the first year greatly strengthen a student’s UCAS application, moreover in view of Universities recent access to individual module scores.

OBJECTIVES Specifications currently in force are extensive and it would be invidious to attempt exhaustive revision of every topic even during a concentrated course.

In this time, however, most students probably underestimate what can be achieved in a small group under the guidance of an expert tutor.

HES aims to prepare students for imminent AS & A2 unit examinations and realise their academic potential by: • Module-dedicated courses typically in groups of six students or fewer • Intensive revision of key subject matter • Instruction in examination technique • Improvement of study and revision skills • Enhancement of understanding HES students leave in a confident frame of mind, better equipped to optimise the time remaining at their disposal.

SUBJECTS The following AS & A2 subjects are offered for revision on a module-by-module basis as advertised at www.hes.org.uk BIOLOGY

BUSINESS STUDIES CHEMISTRY

ECONOMICS

ENGLISH LITERATURE

FRENCH

GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY

MATHEMATICS

PHYSICS

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

PSYCHOLOGY

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

RUSSIAN

SOCIOLOGY

SPANISH

SPORT & PE

THEATRE STUDIES

Tel: 08457 35 33 55

www.hes.org.uk

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TUITION HES tutors are all highly-qualified and vastly-experienced graduates with wide-ranging teaching backgrounds.

In all cases they are current or past examiners and therefore possess first-hand knowledge of the requirements demanded by the Examining Bodies.

Productive courses offer sufficient focus on individual requirements coupled with the benefits derived from the group dynamic. Experience shows that such revision is optimal with small numbers.

Typically, therefore, AS & A2 classes comprise fewer than six and English Text Sessions and History Seminars are even smaller.

Students have the opportunity to establish contact with their Tutor in advance in order to consider the topics causing difficulty.

Invigilated examination practice normally takes place during the concluding forty-five minutes of each course.

Papers are marked with detailed comment by the Tutor and then returned to the student.

COURSE FORMATS AS & A2 modules occupy a single day and, subject to the schedule, a student may combine as many of these as desired. Important and significant variations do exist in a particular subject between the various specifications available from Awarding Bodies. You will not need to be told, therefore, that it would be unwise were students to revise with those preparing for different unit exams.

Modern Foreign Languages - the focus is on Grammar, Listening & Writing, Reading & Writing, and Speaking.

The courses involve two common Seminars with a third session devoted to a particular Specification.

English Literature - structured around Shakespeare and a wide variety of popular Text Sessions.

The majority of courses involve eight hours tuition including any invigilated examination practice, or 3 x 8 hours for Modern Foreign Language Courses. Module revision begins at 9.00am and finishes at 6.00pm except in the case of certain half-unit courses which are scheduled either in the morning, from 9.00am - 1.00pm, or afternoon from 2.00pm - 6.00pm. A one hour break is taken for lunch. The numerous facilities of Hampstead Village, Kingston-upon-Thames or Beaconsfield Old Town are on each venue’s doorstep.

SCHEDULE OF AS & A2 COURSES An at-a-glance matrix of the Module-dedicated AS & A2 courses available at each venue over the period Friday March 21st – Sunday April 20th is viewable at www.hes.org.uk

COURSE FEES AND STRUCTURES

2008 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED @ HES BY

AS & A2 MODULES/UNITS

DURATION

Jan 31st

Feb 28th

Mar 14th

Mar 28th

>Mar 28th

Module-dedicated one-day course

8H

£170

£180

£190

£200

£210

All AS or A2 Units in a subject (x 3)

3 X 8H

£470

£500

£530

£560

£590

Modern Foreign Language Course

3 X 8H

£470

£500

£530

£560

£590

Each History Seminar

4H

£125

£130

£135

£140

£145

English Literature Text Session

8H

£190

£200

£210

£220

£230

To proceed with an application complete the attached form and return by post or else FAX - 08452 80 15 95 Alternatively, secure on-line applications may be submitted at www.hes.org.uk

Application Form

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Complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS using BLACK INK * = required field Part

PART 1. STUDENT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION STUDENT SURNAME*

FIRST NAME(S)

HOME ADDRESS*

POST CODE*

HOME TELEPHONE*

STUDENT’S MOBILE*

EMAIL*

FAX

AGE

FEMALE

DATE OF BIRTH*

please tick

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MALE

PART 2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION School or College currently attended* Please tick 3 appropriate box*

Indicate whether in First (year 12/AS) or

First (year 12 or AS) Year

Second year (year 13/A2) of advanced level study

Second (year 13 A2) Year

AS or/& A2 Subjects Studied (indicate level by circling 1

AS

appropriate box & state examining body, e.g. AQA)

Examining body

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AS

A2 3

AS

A2 Examining body

3

AS

A2 5

AS

Examining body Examining body

A2 Examining body

4

AS

A2

Examining body

A2

Provide below relevant information corresponding to the subjects numbered 1-6 above Corresponding (I) GSCE grades (if applicable)

UCAS offer grades or points (if applicable)

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Predicted AS/A2 grades (if known)

Corresponding AS grades (if applicable)

Corresponding AS percentages (if known)

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Integrated degree subject at University (if applicable)

PART 3. REVISION COURSE DETAILS The following AS & A2 subjects are offered for revision: BIOLOGY

BUSINESS STUDIES CHEMISTRY

ECONOMICS

ENGLISH LITERATURE

FRENCH

GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY

MATHEMATICS

PHYSICS

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

PSYCHOLOGY

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

RUSSIAN

SOCIOLOGY

SPANISH

SPORT & PE

THEATRE STUDIES

Insert below full details of the AS or/& A2 subjects which you wish ro revise at HES. Selections need to correspond with current information on www.hes.org.uk and the venue(s) must be specified also Date

Subject

AS/A2

10 April

Chemistry A2

Exam Body

Specification Unit code code

Venue

Course fees £

EDEXCEL

9080

Kingston

195

6245

Advise separately of any other important information in connection with your application

TOTAL FEES

PART 4.COURSE FEES & REGISTRATION PROCEDURE To be completed by the person responsible for paying Course Fees STUDENT SURNAME*

FIRST NAME(S)

BILLING ADDRESS* (only if different from that of student)

POST CODE*

HOME TELEPHONE*

BUSINESS TELEPHONE*

EMAIL*

MOBILE*

I have read the Terms & Conditions, understand them fully and agree to their being binding

SIGNATURE

DATE

(must be Cardholder or Cheque Signatory)

Either enclose a cheque for the Total Course Fees payable to HES Ltd or else pay Total by Credit/Debit card (VISA, Mastercard, JCB or Switch) Card Number Start Date Expiry Date

Issue Number (switch only)

TOTAL AMOUNT

£

Name (as it appears on card)

Security Number

Return this Application Form along with the Course Fees or Card details to the address below. Alternatively both pages of this form may be faxed to 08452 80 15 95 providing the payment is to be by Credit/Debit Card.

The Hampstead Easter School Ltd PO Box 17019, Hampstead London NW3 6WU www.hes.org.uk 08457 35 33 55 registered in England 5701611