Programme content
Key facts
- Kings Bournemouth
- Kings Brighton
- Kings London
- Kings Oxford
- Average of 20 – 25 hours per week, plus homework and private study
- 14 (Bournemouth), 15 (Brighton) and 16 (Oxford and London)
- Academic: Completed 8,9, 10 or 11 years of High School
- English: Age 14 and 15: IELTS 5.0 or Kings Test Equivalent, Age 16: IELTS 5.5 or Kings Test Equivalent
Course structure
Ages 14-16
English, Maths, Information Technology,
Physical Education, + 3 – 4 other subjects
including Geography and one Science +
PHSE.
Ages 16 – 17
English, + 3 – 4 other subjects
Broad choice of subjects
There is a range of academic pathways
from which students can choose a variety of
subjects — depending on College location,
course length, and aptitude. Each subject
provides total immersion in academic
classes, taught in English and delivered by
subject specialists with expertise in
teaching international students.
Physical
Education is compulsory for all students
under 16.
Sample subjects include:
- Business
- Creative Arts
- Drama
- Economics
- English
- General Sciences
- Geography
- Global Perspectives
- History
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Photography
- PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
- Physical Education
- Specialist Sciences (Biology, Physics and Chemistry)
Academic English
Preparation
The programme includes Academic English
Preparation, tailored to the needs of each
student depending on language level.
This is designed to provide students with
the intellectual and linguistic skills required
for academic study.
Sample timetable for 14-16 year olds
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Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thur |
Fri |
Sat / Sun |
| 8.30 |
Group Tutor
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Group Tutor
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Group Tutor
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Group Tutor
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Group Tutor
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Weekend in Edinburgh
Special activities:
Edinburgh Witches
Old Town Walking Tour and Underground Vault
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| 8.45 |
Mathematics
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English
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Chemistry
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English
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Physics
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| 9.30 |
Mathematics
|
English
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Chemistry
|
English
|
Physics
|
| Break (10.15)
|
| 10.45 |
Biology
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History
|
Maths
|
Geography
|
Geography
|
| 11.30 |
Biology
|
History
|
Maths
|
Geography
|
Geography
|
| Lunch (12.15)
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| 13.00 |
Art
|
ICT
|
ICT
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Art
|
PE (Games)
|
| 13.45 |
Art
|
ICT
|
ICT
|
Art
|
PE (Games)
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| Lunch (12.15)
|
| 14.45 |
PSHE
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Study Zone
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Enrichment
|
History
|
Super-curricular
|
| 15.30 |
PSHE
|
Study Zone
|
Study Zone
|
History
|
Super-curricular
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* Study Zone - a supervised self-study period during which students remain at school to complete homework,
work on projects, or prepare for exams, with guidance and support from a teacher
Sample timetable for 16-17 year olds
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Mon
|
Tue
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Wed
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Thur
|
Fri
|
Sat / Sun
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| 8.30 |
Group Tutor
|
Group Tutor
|
Group Tutor
|
Group Tutor
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Group Tutor
|
Thorpe Park Experience
With an overnight stay in the park
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| 8.45 |
Study Zone
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Economics
|
Study Zone
|
EAP
|
EAP
|
| 9.30 |
Study Zone
|
Economics
|
Economics
|
EAP
|
EAP
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| Break (10.15)
|
| 10.45 |
PE (Games)
|
Maths
|
Maths
|
Study Zone
|
Maths
|
| 11.30 |
PE (Games)
|
Maths
|
Maths
|
Study Zone
|
Maths
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| Lunch (12.15)
|
| 13.00 |
Physics
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EAP
|
Physics
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Physics
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Economics
|
| 13.45 |
Physics
|
EAP
|
Physics
|
Physics
|
Economics
|
| Break (14.30)
|
| 14.45 |
Super-curricular
|
Physics
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Enrichment
|
Maths
|
Group Tutor
|
| 15.30 |
Super-curricular
|
Physics
|
Enrichment
|
Super-curricular
|
Super-curricular
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* Study Zone - a supervised self-study period during which students remain at school to complete homework,
work on projects, or prepare for exams, with guidance and support from a teacher
