Easter Revision
Courses 2009
Twenty-five years ago the demand for individual Tuition at Easter
was so great that we became one the first recognised colleges to
introduce small group Easter Revision courses. These courses are
designed to help students achieve examination grades well above
those they originally expected, but are not intended for students
who have done little or no work in their subjects.
The tutors for these courses normally teach in the college on our one and two
year GCSE and A level courses. They are in command of the subjects they teach
and also have considerable experience outside education. Our students gain good
results. This is due, in no small way, to the skill of their tutors.
We have a very direct approach to examination success. The small classes,
average four, maximum eight students, generate an informal, student centred
approach with the emphasis on high quality work. All our tutors are very
experienced in responding to the requirements of individual students and the
demands of the examination syllabuses; many of them are examiners. Students
enjoy being at the college and accept that they must work hard. For many it is
very different from school.
These are listed on the college application form and web site. We offer tuition
in over 30 subjects at GCSE and A level.
The courses normally take place in the week before and the week after Easter
weekend. The subjects we offer are those listed in the prospectus. Each subject
has 24 hours tuition over a four-day period, 6 hours per day from 09.30 - 12.30
and 13.30 - 16.30. The college is open until 18.00 for students who wish to
study and do their homework on the premises.
If only one student enrols for a subject, then 12 hours of
individual tuition are given for the same price. If there are particular
syllabus requirements, for example a specific set book in English Literature,
then a combination of class and individual tuition is given for the same price.
Whether the student is taught individually or in a small class,
the tutor's approach is the same. The focus is on understanding and applying
the main ideas of the subject, plus the essay or answer technique,
presentation, revision and examination skills necessary to achieve good
results. Consequently, the Easter courses include timed questions and essays,
evening homework and the use in class of past examination papers. The variety
of existing examination boards presents no real difficulties as students have
similar problems and most subjects have a definite "core course" of fundamental
concepts, evidence and skills. This applies particularly to mathematical and
science subjects.
Students living beyond easy commuting distances are placed with local host
families, close to the college, who we use for full-time students during the
year. Students have their own room with study facilities and the cost includes
bed, breakfast and evening meal. All students requiring this service are asked
to complete a detailed questionnaire to help us match the host family to their
requirements.
£385.00 for each subject
studied.
£83.00 per week, which
includes a £3.00 per week administration charge.
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