Winter
London january 5th - january 9th
Spring
stockholm march 29th - april 9th
Spring
London april 2nd - april 9th
Spring
Philadelphia, Pa
Welcome to our 2010 winter
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ib revision courses
march 31st - april 5th
Spring
Miami, Fl march 30th - april 4th
www.revisioncourses.com
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What is a revision course?
I would recommend it to everyone!
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About us
A revision course is a course that prepares you for your final exams by reviewing what you need to know. At our revision courses you get a full syllabus review and an opportunity to delve deeper into areas that you find challenging. Our courses help you to kick-start your revision and provide you with a motivational boost. As you feel yourself grasping difficult concepts and getting an overview of what you are supposed to know, you will see your confidence and performance increase. Our goal is to help you be your very best!
Today, as a growing international company, our desire to help younger students remains the key element of what we do. Some of our students find it hard coping with their workload or understanding certain crucial concepts on their own. Others are students of outstanding ability who hope to put in exceptional performances in the final examinations. Whatever your requirements, we are here to help. At the centre of our teaching method is a profound belief in the benefits of student-to-student teaching. As recent IB graduates, our tutors have a deep understanding of the challenges facing IB students today, as well as an immediate connection to the course and the finer points of exam technique. Our tutors are well-qualified, rigorous, demanding and, crucially, approachable. You will find that our tutors really enjoy helping you with your questions and can relate directly to your
problems. Indeed, some of our tutors are exceptional graduates from our previous courses, who can testify to the success of the concept, and to our genuine belief in student potential. In this prospectus we present our Winter and Spring Revision for 2010. This year we are offering courses in London, Miami, Philadelphia and Stockholm. In addition we also offer Summer Courses. You can always find the latest information about us and our courses on our website.
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Wherever you are, we warmly welcome you to our 2010 courses!
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The truly committed teachers did not only help me revise in a very effective way, they also gave me the tools and self-confidence I needed. In short, it has NEVER been so fun and easy to study, and was worth every penny.
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A part of your ib years Revision Courses Europe & America (RCEA) was born out of a CAS project helping younger students to do well in subjects they found difficult. We realised that we were able to help our pupils in ways that were extremely rewarding for both tutors and students.
Hibo, 19 Spring student 2009
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Table of Contents
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Course Locations
About Us
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Our Courses
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Revision Courses Europe & America: Who we are and what we do What we offer at our courses and how it benefits you
Student-to-Student
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Our teaching concept and our three pillar model
Our Tutor
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Winter London
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Spring Stockholm
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Spring London
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Spring Philadelphia
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Spring Miami
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Meet a few tutors that will help you reach your goals
www.revisioncourses.com
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The teacher was great at explaining and by the end of the course I understood everything we covered!
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Our Courses
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Why attend a revision course? We offer concise and to-the-point teaching designed to help you maximise your exam performance. Attending a revision course leads to a useful change of setting that helps you to focus your studying and clearly address your problems or anxieties.
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Who attends our courses? It is a common misconception that only one type of student attends revision courses. In fact, over the years we have met all kinds of students from all kinds of backgrounds and ambitions.
Attending a revision course is a great investment for you.
What sets us apart? Our courses represent a complete shift of atmosphere compared to what you are normally used to. You will be tutored by distinguished IB graduates with a mastery of their subject but also with a dedication and energy you seldom encounter elsewhere. This involvement and closeness in experience that our tutors have to their students is a unique part of RCEA’s revision course experience. Our tutors know what exactly what you are going through and will help you structure your knowledge and prepare yourself like they did just a few years before. You will find yourself inspired by your tutors and you will benefit from the personal and constructive atmosphere at the courses.
Our revision courses will help you if you:
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need a kick-start in their revision seek the additional motivational boost. lack the discipline to revise on their own need the extra guidance and lecturing. want to make sure that they have grasped everything and want to get an overview of the syllabus. need to fill in acute knowledge gaps.
Whoever you are you will find someone like you 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 exam stress.
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Our goal is to help you be your very best!
One of the great things about Winter Revision is that you get an early start before your exams, the longer you work with your studies the better you will perform! Another benefit is that if you need to perform well for your mock exams – for example if your are applying to university with your predicted grades.
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2½ days tutoring (17.5 hours) for our winter courses and 2 days tutoring (15 hours) for our spring courses 2 hours of homework between days full syllabus review sharpen your exam skills practice on exam questions encouragement, inspiration and involvement
Winter Revision Our 2010 Winter Revision will be held in London (p.10) just after New Years, starting on the 5th of January. Each course during Winter Revision lasts two and a half days and offers a blend of intense revision and thorough practice.
Spring Revision Our 2010 Spring Revision will be held in Stockholm (p.12), London (p.14), Philadelphia (p.16) and Miami (p.18). This is the classic revision time in and around Easter. This year we welcome you to both our classic two day intense revision courses – a truly intense and inspiring experience – as well as our brand new four day foundation courses. The foundation courses have been developed for those of you who need to rework the basics of your subject. During the foundation courses there is more opportunity to go through basics and get longer explanations on difficult topics.
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Spring courses will help you become more prepared than ever to write and excel on your exams.
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The courses got me to start studying earlier than I would have without. It was also very helpful to look at a subject from another perspective than from the one of my teachers at my school and to go through the whole curriculum in very small groups!
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Our Pre-Exam Revision courses Prior to the 2010 exams we are offering two revision sessions, the pre-mock winter revision beginning in January and the pre-exam spring revision beginning in late March.
Winter courses are the perfect opportunity for you to sharpen your skills and knowledge.
Lucas, 18 Spring student 2009
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Super! Best course Ever!
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Student - to Student At the heart of our courses is our student-to-student teaching concept. This has proven to be a successful educational concept that is positively evaluated by our past students.
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All our tutors are distinguished IB graduates who have first-hand experience of the exams and the Diploma Programme. The memory of the exams is still fresh in their minds – as well as of how they did to do so well! Our tutors are now studying at top universities around the
world – such as Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, the American Ivy League schools and the Stockholm School of Economics. Our rigorous recruitment process ensures continuing high quality over the years and we evaluate our tutors and the teaching after each set of courses.
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Because our tutors are young and keen to help, you will find yourself encouraged to ask more questions, identify more problem areas, and ultimately to push yourself further than you would in your normal working environment.
We have found that students respond well to teaching from tutors who are near in age to them,
and who understand the questions they pose and the problems they face. And as distinguished IB graduates, our tutors have proved that they can pass on the knowledge and necessary techniques to students in order for them to really excel at the IB exams. Our tutors can also offer you guidance on your next step, from the perspective of being current students at top universities around the world. They can answer questions about the university experience that will rarely be accessible elsewhere.
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Teaching and course structure – three pillars All our courses are structured around our three pillar model of good revision: syllabus revision, exam practice and exam skills.
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Syllabus revision is the foundation of the course. Your tutor will go through your subject’s syllabus section by section allowing a comprehensive revision 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.
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Exam practice is a central component in your classes. You will learn the syllabus constantly aided by and referring to past exam questions in order to ensure that you learn in a way that will actually be of benefit to your coming exams.
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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.
Working on their own class plans which are adapted for each group, the tutors can also bring their own personal experience to the table. The result is an inspiring and involved classroom experience with very intense and rewarding days for you.
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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!
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The course was a great experience! The classes were focused and instructive with young and understanding teachers. I feel a lot more confident about the exams now!
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Our tutors are passionate about what they teach and about the teaching itself pragmatic rather than dogmatic, innovative rather than conservative. This approach complements school teaching, providing that all-important fresh perspective for you.
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Julie, 18 Summer student 2008
students that agree with the statements.
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Bogdan Lazar
One of the best things was that my teachers were successful graduates who were really enthusiastic about the subjects!
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Our Tutors
Nationality: Romanian School: Birkeröd, Denmark Age: 19 years 2nd year Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh Tutors: Physics. Why did you decide to tutor with RCEA? I’ve always enjoyed teaching - the feeling that someone else can benefit from your knowledge is
Victoria Larsson
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Nationality: Swedish School: Malmö Borgarskola, Sweden. Age: 21 years old 3rd year medical student at UCL in London. Tutors: Biology and Chemistry.
The tutors are the life and blood of our courses. You will discover a new form of student-teacher bond at our courses. All our tutors have been carefully selected and have all gone through the exams. Below we present a few of our tutors as well as some top study tips we have collected from them.
Why did you decide to tutor with RCEA? I’ve always liked to teach (and recently took a course in teaching the Medical Sciences), and I
Christian Jørgensen Nationality: Danish School: IS Helsingborg, Sweden Age: 22 years old 3rd year studying Chemistry at Merton College, University of Oxford. Tutors: Chemistry and Maths How do you find tutoring and meeting current IB students? The students at RCEA are very keen on learning,
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very rewarding. RCEA gave me the opportunity to do so in an amazing environment. From my experience, the students are all fantastic individuals with a desire to learn that continually impresses me and creates a class dynamic which makes the job a great deal of fun. I was very pleasantly surprised by how keen all my students were and to find out that they weren’t just interested in getting a good grade, but also in understanding the subject and all its complexities.
97% of the students would recommend our courses to a friend
Study tips Our tutors give you some study tips:
could not think of a better place to do it. Knowing what the frustrations of revision feels like, and hopefully knowing how to overcome some of it, teaching for RCEA means you can give more to the students than formulas on the board. Tutoring is like reliving all your IB feelings, but instead of worrying and getting anxiety attacks, you can use the experience you have to help and support the students.
and the learning environment on the course is very different from that of a normal classroom. I get to delve fully into a subject with my students, and this is very satisfying! The fact that people come from all over the world to study at RCEA makes for a very interesting student body, each of whom can contribute something to the class, like a different approach to understanding a topic.
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Katerina Elias-Trostmann, University of Warwick
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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.
Naomi Weinberg, UCL It sounds really basic, but 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.
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Louise Stenfors Virenfeldt, Cambridge University
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Read the syllabus carefully! The difference between a good grade and an excellent one isn’t just learning the material well, but knowing the criteria of the examiners, too!
Visit our website for more tutor presentations and many more study tips www.revisioncourses.com
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It now feels like the syllabus is a lot smaller than before the course!
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Course Schedule January January 5-7 7-9 Biology HL Biology SL Chemistry HL Chemistry SL Economics HL Economics SL English A1 HL* English A1 SL* History HL* History SL* Mathematics HL Mathematics SL Mathematics Studies Physics HL Physics SL * may be given as combined HL/SL
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The best thing about the courses is the small and intense classes with dedicated teachers who are willing to help out all the time. Also, all the teachers are experienced with the IB so they know what the students are going through and what the students need and want.
Our two and a half day Winter Revision Courses will be held at Regent’s College. This univerisity is located centrally in London on the outskirts of beautiful Regent’s Park.
London regent’s college When and Where Regent’s College is the UK’s premium private university. London is Europe’s true global city, filled with exciting meetings and cultural opportunities. This is the perfect place to start the beginning of your new year! Our courses will take place from January 5th to January 9th. Each course lasts two and a half days and covers one subject. There are two consecutive course periods and you are welcome to attend both.
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UK Winter 2010
Mattias, 18 Summer student 2009
Group Discount We offer group discounts when several students from the same school attend our courses. If three or more students attend, you will all receive a discount of GBP 20 per course that you register for. If five or more students attend, you will all receive a discount of GBP 30 per course that you register for.
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How to register Please visit our website to register for our winter courses. There you can also read more about our winter and spring courses, our CAS scholarship, and recent news and updates.
Tuition Fees Two and a half day revision course GBP 345 Fees include VAT but exclude accommodation.
Accommodation We offer rooms at Carr-Saunders Hall, one of the London School of Economics student halls. It is conveniently located within 15 minutes walking distance from Regent’s College. We are also offering hotel lodgings near the course centre. Please see our website for more details about our accommodation as well as price listings.
London Winter 2010
January 5nd - January 9th
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The course was very well structured and the entire syllabus was covered with a good sense of proportion!
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Course Schedule
Biology HL Foundation Biology HL/SL Business & Management HL/SL*
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Chemistry HL Foundation
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Mar 31 -
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Chemistry HL/SL Economics HL/SL English A1 HL/SL French B HL/SL Geography HL/SL* German B HL/SL History HL/SL Mathematics HL Foundation Mathematics HL Mathematics SL Foundation Mathematics SL Mathematics Studies Foundation Mathematics Studies Physics HL Foundation Physics HL/SL Psycology HL/SL* Spanish B HL/SL Swedish A1 HL/SL Exam & Study Skills
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We got great material to work with and great experienced tutors who taught us well and made it interesting. The tutors took the time to answer our questions in the best possible way. The fact that we went through the whole syllabi in my subjects helped me greatly.
We welcome you to Stockholm, the beautiful capital of Sweden, and our courses at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE).
Stockholm Stockholm School of Economics When and where The locales of SSE are located very centrally in magnificent surroundings next to Observatorielunden, one of the many grand parks of the city. The facilities are modern, comfortable and well suited for intense revision. Here, you can choose to attend up to six consecutive course periods between March 29th and April 9th. Each period lasts two days and covers one subject. For our foundation courses, each subject spans over two course periods, or four days (read more about our different types of courses on our website). Accommodation We offer both hotel and hostel accommodation. Both accommodations are located within 15 minutes walk of the course centre. Whatever your preferences may be, you will find a place that will suit your needs. Please see our website for more details about our accommodation as well as price listings.
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Sweden Spring 2010
Julia, 19 Spring student 2008
Group Discount We offer group discounts when several students from the same school attend our courses. If five or more students attend, you will all receive a discount of SEK 150 per course that you register for. If nine or more students attend, you will all receive a discount of SEK 250 per course that you register for.
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How to register Please visit our website to register for our spring courses. There you can read more about our spring courses, CAS scholarship, recent news and updates. Tuition Fees Two day revision course
SEK 2690 appr. € 269
Four day foundation course
SEK 5490 appr. € 549
Private tuition (one day)
SEK 3900 appr. € 390
Exam & Study Skills (one day)
SEK 1150 appr. € 115
Fees include VAT but exclude accommodation.
Stockholm Spring 2010
March 29nd - April 9th
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It was a fantastic overview of the whole syllabus. My expectations were met and more.
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Course Schedule April 2-3
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Biology HL Foundation Biology HL/SL Business & Management HL/SL*
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UK Spring 2010 Our London courses are held at Regent’s College in central London. Located inside serene Regent’s Park, this top private university offers an ideal place for you to focus on your revision while still being close to the many experiences that await you in London.
London regent’s college When and Where Lots of students come to our courses in London during spring to revise for the final exams. Our courses take place from April 2nd to April 9th. There are four consecutive course periods, each period lasts two days and covers one subject. For our foundation courses, each subject spans over two course periods, or four days (read more about our different types of courses on our website). You can enrol for as many periods as you like. Accommodation We offer rooms at Carr-Saunders Hall, one of the London School of Economics student halls. It is conveniently located within 15 minutes walking distance from Regent’s College. We are also offering hotel lodgings near the course centre. Please see our website for more details about our accommodation as well as price listings.
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The teachers were very engaged in their subject and took the time to listen to our questions and opinions. I felt a better connection to the teachers who are previous IB students and know exactly what’s needed to get through the IB.
Stein, 18 Summer Student 2009
Group Discount We offer group discounts when several students from the same school attend our courses. If five or more students attend, you will all receive a discount of GBP 15 per course that you register for. If nine or more students attend, you will all receive a discount of GBP 25 per course that you register for.
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How to register Please visit our website to register for our spring courses. There you can read more about our spring courses, our CAS scholarship, and recent news and updates.
Tuition Fees Two day revision course Four day foundation course Private tuition (one day) Exam & Study Skills (one day)
GBP GBP GBP GBP
245 490 375 95
Fees include VAT but exclude accommodation.
London Spring 2010
April 2nd - April 9th
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It was really great how we got through so much curriculum in just a few days, I never thought it would be possible!
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Course Schedule Mar 31 - April 1 Biology HL Biology SL Chemistry HL Chemistry SL Economics HL Economics SL English A1 HL* English A1 SL* History HL* History SL* Mathematics HL Mathematics SL Mathematics Studies Physics HL Physics SL Spanish B HL* Spanish B SL* * may be given as combined HL/SL
April 2-3
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The courses helped me kick off my start to studying for my IB exams. It was a great place to start reviewing and helped me to find out what areas of certain subjects that I would need to review the most before my exams.
Welcome to Philadelphia where we host our 2010 spring prep courses at the premium Ivy League member - The University of Pennsylvania! Students from all over the US, Canada and beyond come to our courses here.
Philadelphia Upenn When and Where Our 2010 prep courses take place from March 31st to April 5th at the University of Pennsylvania, America’s fourth-oldest institution of higher education and the first to be titled university. Set in picturesque leafy grounds, the campus is young and vibrant, and only a few miles away from downtown Philadelphia. This location lets you in on a taste of what life at an Ivy League university offers you and provides you with an inspirational environment. This is the perfect place to start off your exam preparation.
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USA Spring 2010
Rachel, 18 Spring Student 2009
Group Discount We offer group discounts when several students from the same school attend our courses. If three or more students attend, you will all receive a discount of USD 20 per course that you register for. If five or more students attend, you will all receive a discount of USD 30 per course that you register for.
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How to register Please visit our website to register for our spring courses. There you can also read more about our spring courses, our CAS scholarship, and recent news and updates.
Tuition Fees Two day revision course (excluding 7% sales tax)
USD 345
Fees exclude accommodation.
Accommodation We offer accommodation at the Warwick Radisson Plaza hotel located in the city center. From here you have central Philadelphia with its cultural experiences and many restaurants and shops within walking distance, and the campus is a 20 minute walk or a 4 minute bus ride away. Please see our website for more details about our accommodation as well as price listings.
Philadelphia Spring 2010
March 31st - April 5th
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Great course! It was good not only to focus on the syllabus, but also to look at psychological issues involved with preparation!
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Course Schedule March 30-31 Biology HL Biology SL Chemistry HL Chemistry SL Economics HL Economics SL English A1 HL* English A1 SL* History HL* History SL* Mathematics HL Mathematics SL Mathematics Studies Physics HL Physics SL Spanish B HL* Spanish B SL* * may be given as combined HL/SL
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The teachers at the courses are so passionate about their subjects; it’s easy to tell that they love what they’re doing. The courses really motivated me, and honestly, I probably wouldn’t have passed Chemistry if it weren’t for these courses.
Welcome to our courses in Miami. Known as the “magic city” and being recognized worldwide as an international hub, Miami provides the ideal setting for our spring review courses.
Miami Florida When and Where Our 2010 courses take place from March 30th to April 4th and is conveniently located in Miami. You may already know that Miami is a fantastic city to spend time in but it is also known for its prestigious academic institutions, including the University of Miami and Florida International University. Miami has the advantage of being easily accessible for students coming from other parts of Florida and the US with its excellent communications. Having one of the United States’ most busy airports, it is also very well suited for Caribbean and South American IB students. Miami has everything to offer for our students so join us in Miami where we will help you make the most of your exams. Accommodation We offer affordable and comfortable accommodation within a convenient distance from the courses. Please see our website for more detailed information about our accommodation and price listings.
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Fanny-Elise, 19 Spring Student 2009
USA Spring 2010
Group Discount We offer group discounts when several students from the same school attend our courses. If three or more students attend, you will all receive a discount of USD 20 per course that you register for. If five or more students attend, you will all receive a discount of USD 30 per course that you register for.
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How to register Please visit our website to register for our spring courses. There you can also read more about our spring courses, our CAS scholarship, and recent news and updates.
Tuition Fees Two day revision course
(excluding 7% sales tax)
USD 345
Fees exclude accommodation.
Miami Spring 2010
March 30st - April 4th
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We help you be your very best! Fill in your knowledge gaps Get a full syllabus review Increase your confidence Sharpen your exam skills Practice exam questions
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We offer you the opportunity to receive a scholarship for our winter and spring pre-exam revision courses. See our website for details on how to apply.
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