Sigtuna
Bradfield
Sweden
UK
Mid-IB & Pre-IB
Mid-IB
July 23rd - August 6th
July 28th - August 11th
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About Us Revision Courses Europe & America welcome you to our 2010 Mid-IB & Pre-IB Summer Courses My Upcoming Summer Each year hundreds Summertime, between your first of students attend and your final year of the IB, is the our Summer Courses perfect time to look over your subject wishing to improve their knowledge, work on your TOK and understanding of their Extended Essays and to prepare yourself for the important year ahead. IB subjects and prepare themselves maximally for Our Summer Courses offer you their final IB year.
Who is This For? Mid-IB Summer Courses Taken by you if you are halfway through your IB studies and about to start your final year of the IB diploma programme.
Pre-IB Summer Courses Taken by you if you are about to start your first year of the IB diploma programme.
the opportunity to spend time in a relaxing environment, revising your subject knowledge and improving your outlook for your final year while having a great time!
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The summer courses helped me revise in a way I could never have done myself and gave a real confidence boost when I commenced my final IB year. - Hibo Yusuf, 2008 summer course student
What is a Summer Course? A summer course is the perfect combination of having fun, getting an international experience, and preparing for the year to come. If you attend our Mid-IB courses, you will review what you have gone through and introduce you to what you will face in your final IB year, all in a subject of your choice. In our pre-IB course, you will learn what we wish we had known before starting the IB.
Why Should I Attend a Summer Course? Attending a summer course means a change of setting that will help you to focus your studying and clearly address your problems or anxieties. We know what you need and what you are facing. Attending a summer course is a great investment!
TABLE OF CONTENTS Course Introduction 4-5
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Who attends the summer courses? How do you make sure that I get the best revision I possibly can?
Courses & Optionals 6-7 How do the Mid-IB and the Pre-IB courses work? What different optional courses am I able to take part in?
Leisure Activities 8-9 When I am not in class, what can I do? Are there any special evening activities for me? Is there a possibility to go on trips?
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How Did It All Start? Revision Course Europe & America grew out of a CAS project seven years ago. Just as back then, our courses are about getting the best possible results in the IB Exams by great tuition and motivation. Now, we are an active part of the global IB community and offer courses during winter, spring, and summer.
Tell Me About Your Unique Teaching Concept! Central to our courses is our studentto-student teaching concept. All our tutors are IB graduates who are now studying their subjects at renowned universities all over the world. As keen scholars and distinguished IB graduates they possess a deep understanding of the demands of the IB syllabus and, the demands that you will face in the coming year. After all, they have been there themselves.
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I have come out of the courses feeling more confident about my subjects but also having had a most enjoyable time meeting people from many different cultures, that I may not have had the chance to otherwise. - Michael Allen, 2009 summer course student
What Will I Find in This Prospectus? In this prospectus we present our Mid-IB and Pre-IB Summer Courses for 2010. This year we are offering courses at the Sigtuna School in Sweden and at Bradfield College in the United Kingdom.
We Are Becoming Lanterna IB Courses We are currently undergoing an exciting process of replacing our current name with Lanterna Education. Our new name was chosen to better reflect our core mission and to strengthen our identity as an innovative and student oriented provider of education you can trust.
Read more on www.lanternaeducation.com
Contact Us Call us Swe +46 (0)8 551 135 66 UK +44 (0)20 7023 9766 Email us info@revisioncourses.com Visit our website www.revisioncourses.com
Tutors & Staff 10-11 Who are my teachers? Who are the social staff that make sure I will be having a good time?
Sigtuna Course Centre 12-13
Bradfield Course Centre 14-15
Mid-IB & Pre-IB Courses July 23rd - August 6th Sigtuna, Sweden Practical Information. Fees and how to book
Mid-IB Courses July 28th - August 11th Bradfield, UK Practical Information. Fees and how to book
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Course Introduction Who attends the summer courses? How do you make sure that I get the best revision I possibly can? Whoever you are you will find someone like yourself at our courses. And in the diversity of backgrounds you will find a dynamic and exciting learning environment where you will learn a lot and relieve your exam stress.
Who Attends the Summer Courses?
Teaching and Course Structure – Three Pillars of Good Revision
It is a common misconception that only one type of student attends summer courses. In fact, over the years we have met all kinds of students from all kinds of backgrounds and ambitions.
All our courses are structured around our three pillar model of good revision:
Our Summer Courses will help you if you: want to be well-prepared for your final year.
Syllabus review Exam practice Exam skills This model entails that you will receive a good mix of theory and practice to help you secure your knowledge and be able to use it well.
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You get your much needed summaries for revision, all the irrelevant info excluded. You get your homework that returns your inner confidence, you get your food and sleep to a highly agreeable measure, and you meet all those going through the same experience and share some lovely times with them - Anna Fox, 2009 summer course student
seek an additional motivational boost. lack the discipline to study on your own. need extra guidance and structure.
Contact Us
feel secure but want an extra runthrough of your subject.
Visit our website for more info:
need to fill in knowledge gaps.
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Course Introduction
Courses & Optionals
Leisure Activities
Syllabus review is the foundation of the course. Your tutor will go through your subject’s syllabus section-by-section allowing a comprehensive review of the knowledge you should have acquired. This will yield the additional benefit of giving you a structured overview piecing together whatever loose ends you might have been stuck with. In addition the tutor will introduce topics that you are likely to encounter during your coming year.
1 Exam practice is a central component in your classes. You will learn constantly aided by and referring to past exam questions. Practicing on past questions is important to ensure that you learn in a way that will benefit you when you sit your exams.
2 1 Finally, exam
skills in general are
needed for success in the IB. Exam taking is a skill and our tutors have inside experiences and insights that they happily will pass on to you to help you in the difficult task of preparation.
Tutors & Staff
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Together, our three pillars combine into a powerful educational experience, especially at the hands of our great tutors, together with you!
Bradfield Course Centre
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courses & optionals How do the Mid-IB and the Pre-IB courses work? What different optional courses am I able to take part in? What is the Pre-IB Course? The summer courses The Pre-IB course lasts ten days, of are now longer than which eight are taught. The Pre-IB before so that you get Summer Course is designed to help the chance to really go you prior to the start of your two year through everything you IB experience. The course will introduce you to the major subject groups, need. In addition to the daily tuition you will have study techniques, essay writing, TOK, one hour long supervised EE and CAS. In short, this course represents everything we wish we had homework sessions at known before entering the IB. the end of the day.
How Do the Classes Work?
What is the Mid-IB Course? Our Mid-IB Summer Courses allow you to revise your first IB year and to introduce yourself to topics you will encounter in your final year. The atmosphere is open and positive ensuring that you will be confident to ask questions that arise and be able to discuss your learning with the tutor and the other students. All students take a survey on their knowledge topic by topic before the courses begin, so that the tutors can prepare themselves and cover the appropriate areas of the subjects.
Classes last for four hours each day and are held either in the morning or in the afternoon. You will receive about two hours worth of homework between each day. Each day after class there are one hour long supervised homework sessions together with your tutor. Optional classes are held during mornings and afternoons at times when you don’t have regular classes. Upon arrival you receive a personal schedule clearly laying out where and when your classes are held.
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Course Introduction
Courses & Optionals
Leisure Activities
Optional Classes
TOK
In addition to the Mid-IB courses in your IB subjects we also offer a variety of optional classes which are designed to help you with important aspects of your final IB year and your coming post-IB life. The optional classes each last four hours and are held at times when you otherwise would be free.
This class prepares you for writing your TOK essay by discussing crucial parts of the TOK course, what the criteria are, how to choose an essay title and how to structure a response.
Private tuition Apart from the optional classes we also offer a private tuition option. You will spend a total of four hours spread out over two days alone with your tutor. You will be able to tailor this time to your needs exactly!
EE introduction This class goes through the criteria and helps you focus your research question and approach. Essay structuring and research techniques will also be discussed.
EE tutorial This is a one-on-one tutorial where you will discuss a draft of your essay for one hour with one of our tutors.
Study Skills
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The best thing about the Summer Courses was that although it was school and we learned a lot, it didn’t feel like school because we got to meet so many cool people, the location was great, and most importantly it was a different way of learning so it never got boring. - Fanny-Elise Bettum, 2008 summer course student
Tutors & Staff
This is an inspirational workshop focusing on studying techniques, note-taking, time management and motivational aspects of your final year of IB.
UCAS UK University Application A guide on how you can best apply to UK Universities. A large proportion of the class will be spent working on your personal statements.
Sigtuna Course Centre
FAQ Can I Take an Optional Course? If you are taking the Mid-IB Courses then you may sign up for any of the optional classes and the private tuition. If you are taking the Pre-IB Course, the you cannot choose the optionals because you already have most of the optional classes incorporated in your course. Should you wish to take a private tuition session, please call us: UK +44 (0)20 7023 9766 SWE +46 (0)8 551 135 66
How Many Optional Courses Can I Take? You can take up to 4 optional courses during one course period. The private tuition is equivalent to two optional course slots.
What Does a Course Cost? You can find information about course fees on the course centre pages: p. 12-13 for Sigtuna p. 14-15 for Bradfield
How Do I Book a Course? You book your courses and optional classes online at www.revisioncourses.com
Bradfield Course Centre
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Leisure Activities When I am not in class, what can I do? Are there any special evening activities for me? Is there any possibility to go on trips? Social and leisure activities are a core part of your Summer Course experience. For that reason we employ dedicated social staff that make sure you always find something to do and make sure that you are having a good time!
Who Organises Activities?
Will There Be Any Trips?
The social staff are themselves IB graduates, and are there to make your experience more pleasant. They will organise both day and evening activities for you to take part in. You may of course wish organise activities yourself using the many resources available at our course centres and you are most welcome to do so as well.
On the two tuition free days (see p.12 for Sigtuna and p.14 for Bradfield schedules) we will organise day-long trips for you and the other students to take part in. We will offer trips to amusement parks, shopping sprees in city centres and much more. See our website for the full details: www.revisioncourses.com
Enjoy Yourself! Dedicated social staff make sure you have fun from the beginning to the end of your stay Huge variety of activities that you can take part in, both indoors and outdoors Enjoy your summer vacation while learning Find out more online at: www.revisioncourses.com
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Course Introduction
Courses & Optionals
Leisure Activities
Daytime Activities Regardless if you have morning or afternoon classes our social staff will be on hand to help you out if you want them to organise something in particular for you and your friends in your free time.
Evening Activities Taking time off from your studies in order to enjoy yourself is a vital component to retaining as much information as possible that you have been faced with during the day. Therefore, during the evenings, the social staff will organise major events for everyone to take part in, if they are up for it. This can be anything from a sports tournament, quiz nights, movie nights or an evening marshmallow roast around a bonfire.
Tutors & Staff
Examples of daytime activities Go swimming Go kayaking, canoeing or rowing Have a game of volleyball, football, basketball, tennis and more Play some board games Have a calm and relaxing moment in the sun And much more!
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The social staff were always there to help you if you had any problems in finding something to do. They were awesome and made the people have fun together and bond in all sorts of activities such as large canoeing trips and evening bonfires. - Victor Metzger, 2009 summer course student
Examples of evening activities Go for a cosy evening bonfire and roast some marshmallows Go for a refreshing swim with your friends Take part in fun Quiz nights Have a movie night with your new friends And much more!
Sigtuna Course Centre
Bradfield Course Centre
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Tutors & Staff Who are my teachers? Who are the social staff that make sure that I will be having a good time? Our tutors are the life and blood of our courses. All our tutors have been carefully selected and are all distinguished IB graduates. They are all passionate about what they teach and work hard to be involved and inspirational.
Tutor
Top Studying Tips
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The teachers were highly competent, very interested in their subjects and really could teach us things, and were willing to try different methods in order to enhance our learning experience. And it worked! - Lika Diouf, 2009 summer course student
We asked a few of our tutors what their top studying tips are. See what two of them have to say:
Naomi Weinberg UCL (UK) My main strategy has always been to plan my time well and to not give up too much of my social life. I work much better if I know I have something else to look forward to when I’m done.
Tutor
Why did you decide to tutor with RCEA? I find teaching extremely rewarding. The confidence you get from presenting your material to students is invaluable. The fact that students appreciate what you do is invaluable. Also, it is a great way of making new friends.
Dennis Lam 24 Years old Bath University (UK) & Harvard University (USA)
Psychology
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Course Introduction
The best thing is how everyone attending the classes share stories and knowledge from wherever they are from. It is a pleasure meeting these eager students. I cannot stress enough how great the atmosphere is and that facilitates learning more than ever.
Courses & Optionals
Louise Stenfors Virenfeldt 23 Years old Cambridge University (UK),
Political & Social Sciences
Leisure Activities
Find more tutor presentations online at: www.revisioncourses.com
Adam Hurst (University of Oxford) teaching Physics.
Katerina Elias-Trostmann University of Warwick (UK) Everyone learns differently, although teachers and schools may not make this obvious. It´s important to find a manner in which you are concentrated and at your most efficient. I personally write out draft essays and answers, because things stick in my head better when I write them down.
How do you find tutoring and meeting current IB students?
The table shows the percentage of our students that agree with the statements. I enjoyed the revision courses
97.3 %
The teacher had good knowledge of the subject
98.2 %
I received value for my money
94.8 %
Social Staff
Having tutored for four years, I know how important the balance between learning and enjoying yourself is. Making sure that balance exists, and that students always have a great time, is what I do at the summer courses – and it’s the best job in the world.
It’s wonderful! As an ex-student, it’s so interesting to see how syllabi are changing to better reflect current events, like in History and Biology. On a personal level, it’s very satisfying to be able to discuss with current students their difficulties and aspirations, and helping them to get the best out of the IB, and themselves.
We hang out, do sports, watch movies, do all sorts of random enjoyable stuff.
What is your top studying tip?
Jens Kron
Read the syllabus carefully!
Royal Institute of Technology (Swe) & Stockholm School of Economics (Swe)
24 Years Old Engineering & Business
Tutors & Staff
What do you do at the summer courses?
Sigtuna Course Centre
While preparing you for your toughest year to come, I and the other social staff do our best to make your summer the most enjoyable one ever.
Bradfield Course Centre
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Sigtuna, Sweden When? July 23rd - August 6th What? Mid-IB & Pre-IB Summer Courses Where? At the world known Sigtuna IB Boarding School Sigtuna is Sweden’s oldest city and his home not only to a proud 1000 year history but also to the Sigtuna School, a world famous IB boarding school.
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There was a good balance between the work, homework, and having spare time to do sports or hang out with the people. The tutors as well as the students and everyone at the courses had a really positive attitude creating a very comfortable and nice atmosphere. - Aileen Hiralal, 2009 summer course student
Where?
Practical Information
Just outside of Stockholm in the excellent and modern facilities of the Sigtuna School, situated on the brink of Lake Malaren, we will host our 2010 Summer Courses. The Sigtuna School is perfect for quiet studying as well as bustling sports and games. There is a boat house by the water and a sports hall to which you will have access.
You need to arrive at the Stockholm Central Station on the day prior to your course start where we arrange transportation to the course centre.
What? The Mid-IB course lasts five days and are offered all three periods. You may register for all three course periods. The Pre-IB course lasts ten days and is held during course period 1 and 2.
On the day of your course finish you will be taken back to the Stockholm Central Station. You may wish to bring pocket money for extra snacks, sweets, candy, soft drinks and the Day Trips. See our website for further details regarding when you should be at the Stockholm Central Station and further Practical Information.
When? The three course periods are held between July 23rd to August 6th. Each course period lasts five days and on July 27th and August 1st there are tuition free days where we will organise trips.
Full Board You will be fully catered for during your period of stay including three meals per day as well as coffee, tea, fruit and snacks in between studying. You will be staying in the beautiful rooms where students stay during term time. You can choose either a double or a single room.
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Course Introduction
Courses & Optionals
Leisure Activities
Course Schedule
Period 1 July 23rd July 27th
Period 2 July 28th August 1st
Period 3 August 2nd August 6th
Pre-IB Course
Fees & Payment 1 Choose your course:
Biology HL/SL Business & Management HL/SL* Chemistry HL/SL
Mid-IB
SEK 5850
Pre-IB
SEK 9450 SEK 10 = approx € 1
Economics HL/SL English A1 HL/SL*
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Environmental Systems SL French B HL/SL*
Choose room type:
Single room
German B HL/SL*
SEK 350
Double room
Mathematics HL
included in the course fee (Per course period)
Mathematics SL
SEK 10 = approx € 1
History HL/SL*
Mathematics SL Studies Philosophy HL/SL*
3 Choose your options:
Physics HL/SL Psychology HL/SL*
Private tuition
SEK 1790
Spanish B HL/SL*
Optional course
SEK 590
Swedish A1 HL/SL*
Trip (July 27th)
SEK 290
*Subject may be given as HL/SL combined
Trip (Aug 1st)
SEK 650
SEK 10 = approx € 1
Bring your friends: Get a Group Discount If four or more students from your school attend, you will all receive a SEK 300 discount per course that you have booked. If seven or more students from your school attend, you will all receive a SEK 500 discount per course that you have booked.
Tutors & Staff
Sigtuna Course Centre
4 Book your courses! You book your courses online through our website: www.revisioncourses.com
Bradfield Course Centre
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Bradfield, UK When? July 28th - August 11th What? Mid-IB Summer Courses Where? At the beautiful Bradfield College Bradfield College is beautifully situated on the English countryside, just outside Reading, in proud 19th century buildings.
Where?
Practical Information
Bradfield College is located on the fantastic English countryside. It has modern and well-equipped classrooms and is surrounded by grassy fields. You will find Bradfield just as nice for sports and relaxing as for studying.
You need to arrive at Reading Station on the day prior to your course start where we arrange transportation to the course centre.
What? The Mid-IB course lasts five days and are offered all three periods. You may register for all three course periods.
When?
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The tutors were so excellent. Always worked their hardest to make sure I understood what I just didn’t get in school. And the friends I made were from all over the world, and we all have IB in common to complain about!
The three course periods are held between July 28th to August 11th, with each course period lasting five days.
On the day of your course finish you will be taken back to Reading Station. You may wish to bring pocket money for extra snacks, sweets, candy, soft drinks and the Day Trips.
Full Board You will be fully catered for during your period of stay including three meals per day as well as coffee, tea, fruit and snacks in between studying. You will be staying in the cosy and traditional rooms where students stay during term time. You can choose either a double or a single room.
- Sabrina Chugani, 2009 summer course student
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Course Introduction
Courses & Optionals
Leisure Activities
Course Schedule
Period 1 July 28th August 1st
Period 2 August 2nd August 6th
Period 3 August 7th August 11th
Biology HL/SL
Fees & Payment
Fees & Payment
1 Choose your course:
Business & Management HL/SL* Mid-IB
Chemistry HL/SL
£ 545
Per course
Economics HL/SL English A1 HL/SL* French B HL/SL*
2
Geography HL/SL*
Choose room type:
German B HL/SL*
Single room
History HL/SL*
Double room
Mathematics HL
£ 39 included in the course fee
(Per course period)
Mathematics SL Mathematics SL Studies Physics HL/SL
3 Choose your options:
Psychology HL/SL*
Private tuition
Spanish B HL/SL*
Optional course
*Subject may be given as HL/SL combined
£ 179 £ 49
Trip (Aug 1 )
£ 29
Trip (Aug 6th)
£ 59
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Bring your friends: Get a Group Discount If four or more students from your school attend, you will all receive a £ 25 discount per course that you have booked. If seven or more students from your school attend, you will all receive a £ 40 discount per course that you have booked.
Tutors & Staff
Sigtuna Course Centre
4 Book your courses! You book your courses online through our website: www.revisioncourses.com
Bradfield Course Centre
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Mid-IB July 28th - August 11th
We offer you the opportunity to receive a scholarship for our summer courses. See our website for details on how to apply.
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