PRE A-LEVEL lANGUAGE COURSE
For international students hoping to study at Sixth Form, Farlington has introduced a Pre A-Level course running from September through to July (following the school’s published term dates).
Students are enrolled into our Summer School but are part of our Sixth Form (equivalent to a Year 12 pupil). The aim of the course is to develop English language skills and gain qualifications to support pursuing Sixth Form study either at Farlington or elsewhere in the UK.
Students choose 3 potential A-Level subjects from the following:
- Chemistry
- Maths
- Business
- Economics
- Physics
Each subject will have 8 taught lessons per subject, per fortnight. The opportunity to undertake one of the below qualifications by the end of the year will be considered, dependent upon student progress:
- IGCSE Chemistry/Physics or Single Science
- IGCSE Maths
- IELTS qualification
- GCSE in native language
Not only will students enrolled on this programme be better prepared to undertake these subjects for A-Level, the programme will also provide them with an excellent grounding for other areas of study, as well as strengthening any future university applications.
All students will take the following subjects within their timetable as full members of the school:
- Life skills
- Games
- English lessons (IELTS)
- Curriculum language support
Students will receive 10 EAL lessons and 8 curriculum language support lessons per fortnight. All students receive a weekly life skills lesson (covering personal, social, health and citizenship education) and 8 timetabled games lessons, in which they will be expected to take part, representing the school where appropriate. The remaining timetable will consist of optional Art/Music/Culture lessons alongside opportunity for private study.
In addition to our core curriculum, students may choose to have individual lessons (at an additional cost) in the following:
- LAMDA (Drama)
- Music (instrumental)
- Tennis
- Judo
- Fencing
- Trampolining
- Private English tuition
- Dance
Minimum English Language Level
For those students seeking a place on our Pre A-Level course, students must be aged 15-16 years when they start the course and should have a minimum English level of B2.
Why study with us for Pre A-Level?
Our Pre A-Level courses are a great way to enjoy a preparation year within a UK boarding school before looking to pursue Sixth Form study. You will be a part of our school community, taking part in our full range of activities, sports and social activities. You will be a part of our boarding community and experience trips each weekend. Lessons will be provided by our own teaching staff, many of whom also teach the A-Level courses at Sixth Form. We are extremely proud of the university offers our students receive and the courses they go on to study when they leave Farlington.
Course Fees
The school’s usual terms and conditions will apply for any student enrolled on the Pre A-Level Course. Please click here to view the school's terms and conditions, along with the termly Pre A-Level course fee.
