English at Phoenix Sixth Form
PRE-A LEVEL ENGLISH COURSE AT PHOENIX SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
All International Students at Phoenix study English to help them access the content of their A Level Subjects, and to prepare them for University.
The courses vary, depending on the student’s level of English to ensure that they improve. The Four skills, reading, writing, speaking and listening are developed. Our small class sizes ensure that each student receives the support they need.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Students follow a General English course to prepare them for their A levels. At the end of the year, they sit either the KEY, PET or an English as a Second Language IGCSE examination, to give them an internationally recognised qualification.
Topics include food, clothing, house and home, geographical features, hobbies, school, and movies.
Students continue to learn English whilst focusing on academic skills such as essay and summary writing. At the end of the year, students sit either the First (FCE) or IGCSE English as a Second Language examination.
Topics include the environment, crime, ethical issues and methods of learning.
A LEVEL YEAR 2
Students prepare for the IELTS examination required for university entry in the UK. The course is highly academic with each student moving to an advanced or proficient level of English, whilst also developing their understanding of current affairs and the wider world.
Topics include gender roles, globalisation, poverty and obesity.
ENGLISH ENRICHMENT AT PHOENIX SIXTH FORM
Students are encouraged to take part in Reading as well as individual project work. The study of literature is incorporated throughout the course and is supported by Reading classes, Public Speaking classes and contests. Texts such as A Christmas Carol and An Inspector Calls are included.
Applying for Exams
In the October of year 11, 12 and 13 parents and guardians will receive an email asking which exams the learner intends to take, and where they would like to take them. Parents and guardians must inform Phoenix if they need assistance finding an exam centre by mid-October.
Phoenix can support you in finding a local exam centre. It is then down to the individual to register with the centre of choice and pay the exam fees to the centre directly. As each exam centre sets their own fees we cannot provide accurate pricing.
EXAMS AND ACCESSING LEARNING SUPPORT NEEDS
Physical, medical or learning support needs may be eligible for access arrangements during exams. These can include:
- Extra time of 25%*
- Extra time up to 50%*
- A reader*
- A scribe*
- Supervised rest breaks
- Separate room
- Use of a laptop
- Enlarged print exam papers
*These arrangements must be approved by the exam board. The learner will need to undertake learning assessments with an educational psychologist or specialist assessor to complete the application form. These assessments can take up to 18 months to process.
NOTE: The deadline for application to the exam board is the February of the year that the learner sits exams.
PAYMENT OF FEES & OPTIONS
- Students based in the UK have the option to pay annually, per term or monthly.
- International students based outside the UK cannot pay monthly.
£7,550 per year – A-Level full-time (BASED ON 3 SUBJECTS)
- One simple payment for a full year – includes all live lessons, mentoring
- Excludes £100 one-off registration fee for full time
- Excludes £500 deposit for UK Students (£1000 outside the UK)
- Public exam entries and optional extra-curricular activities are charged separately
£3,250 Termly Fee Payment Option
- Includes £500 deposit for UK
- Excludes £55 registration fee
- Termly payments are flexible – helping you to spread your payments. However, they tend to be more costly in total.
- All Exam fees are charged separately.
£1650 per half term – A Level full-time (BASED ON 3 SUBJETS)
- Students can study up to 5 subjects.
- £100 one-off registration fee
- £500 deposit for UK Students (£1000 outside the UK)
- Your total cost will be based on entry point
£1,221 Monthly Fee Payment Option (spread over 7 x payments)
- Excludes £500 deposit
- Excludes £55 registration fee
- Monthly payments are flexible, helping you to spread your payments over multiple instalments while you are receiving full-time education, but they tend to be more costly in total.
- Public exam entry fees and optional extra-curricular activities are charged separately.
ONE-TO-ONE TUTORING – £45-65 p/hr
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