Pre A Level
On campus learning,
Full Time,
preparatory course
The total service fee for this program:
€ 199
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying in Pre A Level at St Andrew’s College Cambridge in the UK:
This course offers a great way to improve your English level whilst developing some foundation knowledge in academic subjects such as maths and science. After this, you can decide if you wish to continue your studies in the UK on a Foundation or A Level course.
An alternative to GCSEs providing the opportunity to significantly improve your level of English whilst studying academic subjects.
Why choose a Pre-A Level course?
- An alternative to GCSEs providing the opportunity to significantly improve your level of English whilst studying academic subjects
- Small classes
- Dedicated personal tutor
- 15 hours of English tuition including English for Academic Purposes
- 5 hours of maths tuition per week
- 4 hours of tuition in your chosen pathway (Business, Art or Science)
Necessary information:
- Duration: 3 terms
- Degree awarded by: St Andrew’s College Cambridge
- Admission criteria: Your most recent school results
- Language of instruction: English
- Format: Full-time
- Age: 15, 16
- Tuition fee per term: £7,800
- Registration fee: £ 350
The 10 month course (September start) is 3 terms. For fee purposes the accelerated foundation course covers 3 terms and is payable in two instalments.
ADDITIONAL ENGLISH (FOR STUDENTS WITH IELTS 5.0 OR 5.5): £1,050 per term
INDIVIDUAL TUITION: £80 per hour
Curriculum:
There are 3 Pathways available. Students can choose the following options:
- Art (two choices from Fine Art and Textiles or Photography)
- Business (Business Studies and Economics)
- Science (two choices from Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
These are the subjects you’ll study on the Pre A-Level course. English and Maths are compulsory subjects but you can choose a pathway that you enjoy from Art, Science or Business and Economics.
Career opportunity:
Students can progress to the A Level and Foundation courses via the internal tests. This means that it is less pressurised than a GCSE course. However, they will also have the opportunity to take GCSEs in their academic subjects.
Students have the opportunity to get acquainted with the English language and educational system. Then, with the help of the school, they can enter the profession in which they are talented in the university and work in that profession.
Application Requirements:
- Registration Form
- Medical Form
- Your most recent school results
- Maths exam (All applicants, except those on Art courses, will need to take a maths exam.)
- Interview via video-call
- All students need to have a nominated guardian
Under 18:
- Birth Certificate (translated into English)
- Parental Consent Form
English language requirement:
Foundation applicants who are under 18 years old must present proof of English level in the (IELTS for UKVI certificate). Also, students who are over 18 years old must have the same language certificate if they want to study at this college.
- SEPTEMBER START: IELTS 4
- JANUARY START: IELTS 4.5
Deadlines and intakes:
September and January intakes
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (GBP)
15,600
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
accommodation
This college has good quality, comfortable residential accommodation for the students. They have 6 halls of residences offering the choice of both single and shared rooms. Many rooms are ensuite and all houses have a common room where students can relax and watch tv, eat or chat with friends. There is WIFI in all residences and you will be given your username and password when you arrive. Breakfast and dinner are provided each day and there are always snacks available.
The safety, health and welfare of the students is their priority so each of our residences has a live in House Manager. The House Manager provides breakfast each day and the evening meal. They provide varied, well-balanced meals and can cater for most reasonable dietary requests. Rooms are cleaned each week and the House Manager will also wash a basket of laundry each week. The House Manager is also there to provide help and assistance, supervision and care.
After Graduation
St Andrew’s believes that work placements, internships, attending expert lectures, competitions, careers societies, give you the foundations to learn more about you and your future career, as well as gaining the invaluable skills required for the 21st century global employment market.
St Andrew’s College Cambridge aims for the best possible practice for our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme, which is the national quality award for CEIAG in secondary schools, colleges and work-based learning. As such They look to the Gatsby Benchmarks as a way to help them deliver excellence.
The eight benchmarks they are striving to achieve are:
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from career and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each pupil
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers and employees
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further and higher education
- Personal guidance