International High School Programme

COURSE FACTSHEET

Course structure

The programme is designed to provide development in English and academic subjects within an

international high school. Depending on age and aptitude, students will join either GCSE, or A-Level,

or Foundation classes.

Also included in the course is the Academic Enrichment Programme, which helps students to

broaden their experience and interests through creative arts, physical education, and PSHE

(Personal, Social and Health Education).

For ages 14-17: GCSEs

English for Academic Study, Maths, Information

Technology, Physical Education plus 3-4 other

subjects including Geography, PSHE and one

Science.

For ages 16-17: A-level or Extended Foundation

English for Academic Study plus 3–4 academic

subjects.

Academic subjects

There is a range of academic pathways from

which students can choose a variety of subjects

— depending on College location, course length,

and aptitude. Each subject provides total

immersion in academic classes, taught in

English and delivered by subject specialists

with expertise in teaching international

students. Physical Education is compulsory for

all students under 16.

Sample subject range

à Business

à Creative Arts

à Drama

à Economics

à English

à General Sciences

à Geography

à Global Perspectives

à History

à Information Technology

à Mathematics

à Photography

à Physical Education

à PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)

à Specialist Sciences (Biology, Physics and

Chemistry)

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Academic outcome and progression

Successful completion of the International High

School Programme can lead to formal

qualifications and further academic study

opportunities. Talented students following the

programme for three terms can achieve GCSEs

or other academic qualifications, which in turn

can lead to progression to one of the following

options.

1. Study A-levels or a Foundation programme

with Kings.

Please note that students aged 17 would be

advised to follow the Advanced Level

Foundation.

2. Return to home country to finish high school.

3. Study A-levels, International Baccalaureate

or Scottish Highers at a leading UK boarding

school.

Choices include:

à Adcote School

à Bloxham School

à Box Hill School

à Dollar Academy

à King Edward’s, Witley

à Malvern St James

à Moira House School for Girls

à Queens College

à St Edmund’s School, Canterbury

à St Theresa’s School

à Woodbridge School

Bournemouth

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Who is this course for?

This programme is a unique way for students

to develop their English and experience British

culture. It offers immersion in the British

education system for students age 14 – 17, plus

English language development in an

international school environment. Classes are

small which means extremely high levels of

individual attention and progress, and students

have the opportunity to sit formal British exams.

Key Facts

Start dates: 14th September 2015, 4th January

2016, 12 September 2016, 9 January 2017

Locations offered:

Level: Junior Entrance Test equivalent to

minimum IELTS 4.5 (Bournemouth) or 5.0

(London/Oxford). Completed 8 -10 years of high

school.

Length: 1 – 3 terms

Lessons: Average 20 – 25 hours per week

(plus homework and private study)

Minimum age: 14 (in Bournemouth), 15 (in

London and Oxford)

Class size: 4 – 10

Learning outcomes:

à UK high school curriculum experience

à Raise English to sixth form level

à Be ready for Kings A-levels/Foundation or

transfer to UK boarding school

International High School

Programme

Transfer to a UK boarding school

Continue to A-level or Foundation at Kings

Return home to continue studies

COURSE FACTSHEET

Learning outside the classroom plays a crucial

role in the effectiveness of the International High

School Programme at Kings. Our aim is to create

well-rounded, culturally adjusted students who

can go on to thrive in whatever academic route

they take.

We offer a full programme of organised

activities, sports, and excursions so that time

outside of class is as interesting as time spent in

lessons.

We understand that for many students, the

experience of studying abroad is just as much

about learning about the culture as the

language. This is why we encourage our

students to stay with a host family.

Our hosts are all carefully selected and vetted

by the Accommodation Officer at each College,

and for International High School students, we

guarantee that host family accommodation will

be within walking distance of the College.

Activities and excursions include arts clubs,

debating societies, and cultural visits.

Students are also offered the opportunity to

participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

scheme, which has helped hundreds of

thousands of young people to complete their

own exciting and challenging programme of

activities. Students learn new skills, help others,

have fun, make new friends, and gain a great

sense of achievement

Staying with a local host, our students can:

à Learn about British culture first-hand

à Benefit from extra support throughout their

time in the UK

à Live within walking distance of the College

à Enjoy home-cooked food every evening

à Homestay accommodation also allows for

regular contact with the student’s parents on

request.

Social, cultural and sports activities outside class

Staying with a British host family

Course structure continued Mentoring and support

At Kings we want every student to thrive — not

just academically, but personally and socially

too. With a specialist support network in place at

every College, we can be sure that there is

always someone on hand to offer help or advice

when required.

Guardianship services

International students under the age of 16 must

have a UK-based guardian when they come to

study in the United Kingdom. Kings uses the

specialist services of Oxford Guardians.

Oxford Guardians offers a comprehensive and

personal guardianship service for international

students which includes:

à Pre-arrival pack and help with all pre-

departure documentation

à Meeting on arrival in the UK and regular

personal contact throughout the study

period

à Support in practical, emotional and health

matters

à 24-hour telephone contact service

English for Academic Study

The programme also includes English for

Academic Study, tailored to the needs of each

student depending on language level. This is

designed to provide students with the

intellectual and linguistic skills required for

academic study.

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“ The IHSP is a programme where you attend a school and you do subjects like at your Italian school in my case. For example, I do Chemistry, Maths, English for CAE and Physics. So it’s like a normal school. I’m in a class here with other Italian students, and other foreign students — for example in my Physics class there are Russians, Malaysians, Bulgarians.

The lessons are enjoyable, and not boring. The teachers are very good and I can understand well what they are explaining.

There are lots of clubs — for example I do drama club for Romeo and Juliet. The show is in December. I also do textile club and there are also sports like football and Zumba. There is also debating society or politics society, photography society.

I wanted to do this experience because when you go back home, you’ll have not only the knowledge of English, but you’ll also have learnt how to live by yourself, without parents.

”Alice Gismondi, International High School Programme student