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Academic Information

  • 25 hours of tuition a week
  • Specialist teachers
  • Maximum 10 students per class
  • Students are placed in classes according to their age and ability
  • Levels range from beginners (A1 Common European Framework) to advanced (C1 Common European Framework).
  • Full academic report and certificate of attendance at the end of the course

English - 15 hours per week:

  • Accurate use of spoken and written English
  • Reading and writing skills
  • Development of vocabulary
  • Listening and pronunciation
  • Confidence building and fluency
  • Academic focus
  • City and Guilds International English Qualification which follows the Common European Framework

Other academic subjects – 10 hours per week:

All students study other academic subjects, and have the opportunity to study up to six other subjects during a three week course.  Classes may involve class work, project work and visits to local places of interest.  The following courses are normally offered, subject to demand:

  • Mathematics                                    
  • British Studies
  • English Literature
  • Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Business Studies
  • Food Technology
  • Art
  • History
  • Geography
  • ICT
  • Contemporary Textiles
  • Current Affairs
  • Drama
  • Languages (French, German & Spanish)

 

Courses are suitable for students who are preparing for GCSEs, A levels and IB Diploma, entering a UK boarding school or who are looking for an interesting and rewarding holiday.

Sample of week’s timetable Summer Course:

Sample Week’s Timetable

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Morning

English Lessons

English Lessons

English Lessons

English Lessons

English Lessons

Day trip to Bournemouth

At TISC

Afternoon

Other Academic Subjects

Swimming Volleyball Tennis

Other Academic Subjects

Basketball Badminton Fitness Suite

Other Academic Subjects

Free time to go into town

Other Academic Subjects

Rounders Football Tennis

Other Academic Subjects

Swimming Volleyball Tennis

Water Park Boat Trip Aquarium Shopping

Sport or Go into town

Evening

Exmouth Beach Games

Cinema

Bowling

Ice Skating

BBQ and Games at TISC

Karaoke / Disco

Quiz Night