Saturday Classes from February to May

Term Structure for Saturday Classes

The February to May Saturday classes are focused on preparing students for their summer examinations. Most students who attend these special sessions are in Y11 and Y13 (U6^th), thus in the final year of GCSE or A-level. The focus of this course is mainly on question practice and helping these young people to master exam skills and technique, which they need to pick up marks in their exams. A little bit of time is still spent on reinforcing key concepts. This is often necessary in areas where students are still lacking in the understanding of the fundamentals.

This course consists of 12 Saturdays of learning plus an extra one for the Diagnostic Tests. However, some students join earlier or later and do a couple or so extra or fewer Saturdays. The number of Saturdays they join for is reflected in the fees that parents pay. There is a break over Easter and that break does not count as one of the Saturdays.

For students at KS3, Y10 and Y12 (L6^th), there is an additional term to the 13 Saturdays. This extra term runs from May to July (8 Saturdays). The extra term does not include Y11 and Y13 as they are doing their final GCSE and A-level examinations.

At KS4 (GCSE, IGCSE) and KS3 (Y7, Y8 and Y9) each Saturday students spend 50 minutes on each subject.

KS3 and GCSE classes are usually held between 10am and 2:30pm. Most of our students study English, Maths and Science and spend just over four hours with us on a Saturday. GCSE and IGCSE students who enrol for Triple Science usually stay for an extra 45 minutes. A student does not have to do all the subjects, they can do just two or three if they wish. There is a maximum of five students per class at KS3 and KS4 and tuition is focused on each individual student according to their exam board.

AS and A2 spend two hours per subject each Saturday and a student can do up to three subjects on a Saturday. Classes start at 10.00am and some classes are scheduled for the afternoon and do not finish until about 5pm. There is a maximum of three students per class and tuition is focused on each individual student according to their exam board. A programme is set up for the student after the initial Diagnostic and Alignment sessions.

Consultation and Open Day

See Open Days for dates.

In the event you wish to discuss any of our programmes with us, please call us on 020 7112 4832 and a senior member of our advisory team will be happy to speak to you. We have an Open Day in January, during which parents are welcome to visit and meet our teachers. Most people enrol well before the Open Day. If you enrol with us, and for some reason you wish to withdraw after the Open Day, you can do so at no cost to you as any fees you might have paid will be fully refunded. We also have an open door policy, whereby parents can visit on a Saturday. You will have the opportunity to attend with your family, to meet the teachers and to discuss and ask questions as you wish.

The subjects we cover at KS3 and GCSE are: English, Maths, Science (all awards – Combined (double) and Triple. Both Combined and Triple have an element of all the three Science subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

At AS and A2 level, we cover: English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology on Saturdays. In addition, we also provide for Economics, History and Psychology during the intensive revision, which takes place at Christmas, Easter and Half-Term.

The Programmes we Offer:

• • Saturday Classes

• • Intensive Revision during school holidays –  Half Terms, Christmas, Easter and Summer

• • Excel iLearn Flex - please see ExceliLearn.com for details

Combined Science counts as two subjects.  This is because two lessons (50 minutes each) are spent on science subjects each week. Physics, Chemistry and Biology are all included. We have a rotation system for Combined Science students, whereby we focus on two of the sciences each week and rotate. For example, we may cover Physics and Chemistry for about three weeks and then rotate onto Physics and Biology and then to Chemistry and Biology. Most Combined Science students enrol for four lessons – Maths, English and Combined (Double Science) and study from 10am to about 2.30pm each Saturday.

Students have an extra assignment period each week, and this is when they can spend time practising questions independently – often with help from teachers. This additional time is included in the fees, and also in the time that is stated above.

Triple Science (also called Separate Science)

Triple Science students spend three lessons (50 minutes each) on science subjects every week. They usually choose to spend three lessons on science – Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Most Triple Science students enrol for five lessons – Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. They study from 10am to about 3.30pm each Saturday. However, even Triple Science students do not have to do all the five, as they may just want to do two, three  or four lessons.

 

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Benefits and Outcomes of the Courses

 

• An initial Diagnostic Test helps to identify weakness and strength.
• Key aspects of salient topics are reinforced to help students gain a better understanding of the concepts.
• Questions are set for practising and meaningful feedback provided for exam technique mastery.
• Courses are well-structured and taught by expert teachers who help identify and improve students' areas of weakness
• Course are taught by some of the very best teachers of A-level and GCSE.
• A focus on mastery of exam skills and technique, so your child learns the skills needed to apply their knowledge more effectively and gain valuable marks in the exam.   
• Effective small group teaching – individual support within a small group setting. 

 

Results for your Child

• • Your child gains a much-improved subject knowledge and mastery of exam skills and technique. 

• • A boost in confidence in problematic areas of specified courses.

• • A realistic chance of improving by one or perhaps two grade boundaries. Yes, even at a relatively late stage of exam preparation.

• • Drastically reduced stress and anxiety in the weeks and days leading to the summer exams.

• • Improved exam grades in subjects that matter most.

 

Features of the Courses – How it Works

• • The core principle of our programme is individual support within a small group setting. A combination of both small-group and one-to-one support.

• • Regular testing and reports to parents.

• • The courses are mainly in-person at our centre in West London. However, a significant minority of students enrol for Online Teaching via Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Why Our Courses are Effective

• • High quality and dedicated teachers- those whom top private schools would be proud to have. These professional educators possess a history of bringing out the best in exam candidates.

• • The Diagnostic Test helps to identify weakness and strength and to focus on the student's weaknesses.

• • A combination of teaching of the subject content and exam question practice helps to reinforce knowledge and build confidence in preparation for the exams.

• • Long established, with a proven track record of helping GCSE and A-level students achieve top grades in core academic subjects.

Subjects available: Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology - at both GCSE and A-level. In addition, we also cover History, Economics and Psychology for A-level. GCSE Science includes Triple and Combined Science.

How to Confirm a Place for your Child

1. 1. Complete the booking form or the application form that we can send to you by e-mail
   2. Make payment by bank transfer and e-mail to confirm that you have paid.
   3. Pay with a credit or debit card by requesting a link to make payment with your card. Alternatively, call us and pay with your card over the phone.

Should you wish to discuss any of our programmes with us, please call us on 020 7112 4832 and a senior member of our advisory team will be happy to speak to you.