The Tettenhall College Pre-A Level is designed as an introduction to the UK further education system. With a duration of one academic year, it is ideally suited to international pupils who may be too young or not yet ready to commence A-Level studies. This course is designed to immerse pupils in an English speaking environment and allow for rapid language acquisition and knowledge development.
Most students will be 15 or 16 years of age when they begin.
Students experience a wide range of subjects which prepares them to study and succeed at A-Level. Once A-Levels have been completed, most students will move on to university, either here in the UK, in Europe, the USA, or elsewhere in the world.
The pre-A Level curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure students:
- are able to significantly improve their English language skills
- study core subjects including Maths & Science
- study a broad range of subjects, allowing them to decide which subjects to select at A Level
- receive dedicated study support sessions during their timetabled school day
- look and feel like full A-Level students by wearing ‘Business Dress’, rather than the school uniform
Below are the number of classes for each subject a student on the Pre-A Level course will take. Some changes may take place each year, subject to timetable requirements.
Mathematics – 5 classes per week, specifically for pre-A Level students. Working towards a Maths qualification by the end of the year, GCSE or other.
English Literature – 5 classes per week, specifically for pre-A Level students.Working towards an English language qualification by the end of the year.
Computer Science – 2 classes per week – integrated with the regular GCSE programme
Chemistry – 2 classes per week – integrated with the regular GCSE programme
Biology – 2 classes per week – integrated with the regular GCSE programme
Physics – 2 classes per week – integrated with the regular GCSE programme
Business Studies – 1 class per week, specifically for Pre-A Level students
Economics – 1 class per week, specifically for Pre-A Level students
Art – 2 classes per week, specifically for Pre-A Level students
Games – 2 classes per week, specifically for Pre-A Level students
Personal, Social & Health Education – 1 class per week, integrated with the A Level students
For further information please contact our Admissions Team by email – admissions@tettcoll.co.uk or call on +44 1902 751119
