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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?
To learn English and take IELTS!
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 + 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 get IELTS.
How Can I Prepare for the IELTS Exam?
Take the Exam preparation course at GEOS. We can arrange for you to take the exam any month.
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
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IELTS 6.0 |
| Elementary |
9 –12 months
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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 |
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| 14.15-15.00 |
Lesson 6 |
Lesson 6 |
Lesson 6 |
Lesson 6 |
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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. |
Tutition Fees 2008 |
| 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 (2007/8) £6,380.
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More more information on this course please see the links on the left side of this page.
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