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English and High school pathway programme

 

GEOS Brighton is proud to be able to offer a pathway programme to varndean college in Brighton, who provide an range of UK 'high school' programmes including a Levels and the international Baccalaureate

What is English and High School?

If you are a student who has competed some of your high school education in your home country, you can transfer to complete your high school in the UK and follow our pathway programme to a UK University.

1. First you study English at GEOS and take the IELTS exam.

2. Then you go to Varndean College in Brighton for two years’ A-level studies.

3. The programme also guarantees you a conditional offer from either Brighton University and Sussex University (this means you have a place if you achieve the right grades in your A-Level exams).

Why go to GEOS first?

The primary reason is to improve your general English and then to take the IELTS examination!

But that’s not all. A language school like GEOS is a good place for young students to have their first experience of life in Britain. We are a small, friendly and caring school specialising in international students where everybody knows everybody.

Because all our students are from outside England, everyone faces the same challenge to adapt to life in a new country. It’s easier to make friends, and the other students will help and support you. Also, our staff and our host families are very experienced at helping students in this position.


Then, by the time you go to
Varndean College, your English will be good, and you will have adapted to life in England. You will have the confidence you need to succeed in a native-speaker environment.


Who can do the English and High School Course?


You must be at least 16 years old. Send us details of your education in your country and we will let you know if you can do A-Levels.

When you finish studying English at GEOS you will need to obtain a suitable IELTS score.


How Can I Prepare for the IELTS Exam?


Take the Exam preparation course at GEOS. We can arrange for you to take the exam in any month of the year.


How Long Does It Take To Prepare For the IELTS Exam?

It depends on your level of English, how hard you study and how easy it is for you to learn English. The suggested times below are for guidance only (some people may take longer):

 

Your LEvel now IELts 5.5 Ielts 6.0
Elementary

9 –12 months

11-14 months

Pre-Intermediate

7-9 months

9-11 months

Early Intermediate

4-7 months

6-9 months

Intermediate

2-4 months

4-6 months

Upper Intermediate

A few weeks

1-2 months

Advanced

Just a short course to get you used to the exam

If you are not sure of your level now, we can send you a test to check your level.

You can start your English course at GEOS at any time of year. The A-level and university courses follow the UK academic year, starting in September and finishing in July.

Programme Timetable
DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

09.00-09.45

Lesson 1

Lesson 1

Lesson 1

Lesson 1

Lesson 1

09.45-10.30

Lesson 2

Lesson 2

Lesson 2

Lesson 2

Lesson 2

10.30-11.00

Break

Break

Break

Break

Break

11.00-11.45

Lesson 3

Lesson 3

Lesson 3

Lesson 3

Lesson 3

11.45-12.30

Lesson 4

Lesson 4

Lesson 4

Lesson 4

Lesson 4

12.30-13.30

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

13.30-14.15

Lesson 5

Lesson 5

Lesson 5

Lesson 5

 

14.15-15.00

Lesson 6

Lesson 6

Lesson 6

Lesson 6

 

Course Data

Lessons per week

Full time/ 28 lessons /21 hours

Age range

16 and over

Class size

12 maximum

Course Length

4 weeks minimum

Levels

Elementary to Advanced. Please note we do not take beginners.

Tuition Fees
Please see our fees page for special offers and promotions, and full information on all fees and charges.

Our standard English programme tuition fees – look our for our special rates for students studying for an academic year – 32 weeks or more.

 

Varndean College international student fees are £GBP  (2009/10) £6,550.

 
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