Pre-Private

An intense course designed for learners who would like to enter the first year of a private English secondary school. This course is fully aligned with the Content and Language Integrated Learning approach (CLIL).

Focus is placed on building strong vocabulary and correct usage of the English language in preparation for the private school system. In addition to the CLIL content, learners will practice advanced comprehension skills, writing for different audiences and purposes, speaking with accuracy and confidence and understanding and comprehending native speakers of English. Continuous assessment is given on all aspects of the course and a final examination similar to that of a private school is given at the end of the year.

What is the CLIL approach and how is it applied?

We help students learn English through real school subjects. In our Pre-Private programme, students practice English using subject based comprehension texts linked to the accademic subjects they will encounter in a Private English school. These include the main accademic subjects, which will allow them to learn important accademic volabulary in context, just as they will in a Private English school. This approach is known as CLIL - a method widely used in English international schools.

Requirements

Learners need to be in Year 6 of primary school and have completed an examination whereby the results demonstrate that the learner has satisfactorily achieved the A1 level or equivalent. If no examination has been taken, then an on-site assessment will be required to determine the student’s level.