Intensive Academic Course

Purpose: This course is ideal GCSE/A-level preparation for international students who plan to study at a UK boarding school.


Key Information:

Available at: Moreton Hall

Age range: 14 – 18

Course length: 2 – 8 weeks (recommended minimum 4 weeks)

Start dates: Weekly from
8 July – 20 August

Course finishes: 31 August, 2012

Minimum entry level: Intermediate (Pre-test required)

The Course

There are 30 hours of lessons each week. These include English lessons to develop language skills, plus academic subjects in Science, Mathematics, Business Studies/Economics. This provides a vital introduction to the way in which these subjects are taught at UK schools.

There are also regular excursions to places of educational, cultural or historic interest such as Oxford and Cambridge universities, castles and museums.

There will be 1 – 2 hours of homework each evening. In addition, there are also planned evening activities including lectures on cultural topics, quizzes or cinema nights.


Included in the price

  • 30 hours per week of lessons in English and academic subjects
  • Full-board en suite residential accommodation
  • Welcome party and orientation
  • Placement test and regular progress tests
  • 24-hour supervision from fully trained staff
  • Two evening activities or sports per week
  • One full-day excursion per week including entrance
  • One optional Sunday shopping trip per week
  • Laundry and school bank service
  • End of course certificate