Academic course content
This pre-university course offers a combination
of English lessons, IELTS preparation and
academic subjects taught in English (Science,
Maths, History, Geography and Business). Classes are fully supported online through Microsoft Teams.
Lesson content is specifically designed to raise students’ intellectual curiosity and allow them to practice their academic English.
22.5 hours of lessions per week in total, of English, IELTS preparation and academic subjects.
Maths
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Shape and Perimeter
- Data handling
- Angles
- Number
- Time word problems
- Fractions
Much of this is taught through challenging problem-solving exercises.
Sciences
Exploring science through activities.
- Safety/ Sound
- Chemistry: Materials
- Biology: Human Body
- Biology: Nutrition
- Biology: Plants
- Physics: Forces
- Biology: Animals
- Chemistry: Fossil Fuels
Academic English
- Summarising
- Note-taking
- Dictionary use
- Interpreting graphs
- Mini-presentations
- Library use
- Structure of a paragraph
IELTS lessons are intended to develop the four skills and prepare students for future tests.
Business
Practical learning through problem-solving exercises.
British Culture
Introduction to the UK education system (including universities).
- Parliament
- British food
- Family life/the home
- Hobbies/sports
- Customs
- The Monarchy