Academic Subject Courses

LISC's short and long term ACADEMIC SUBJECT COURSES prepare students for boarding or day school, college and university entry. Quality subject teaching with a full programme of sport, activities and excursions while living with a caring family will set you on your way to success.

THE LISC PATH

ONE-YEAR IGCSE OR A LEVEL COURSES

These programmes are ideal for students aiming to achieve the best possible results in one year of intensive study instead of the traditional two-year IGCSE or A Level. Students have to be capable of taking these courses and prepared to study hard. Whilst providing the required qualifications and an excellent preparation for their next stage of education, our one-year courses offer a considerable saving in time and money.

PREPARATORY COURSES

Our PREPARATORY COURSES offer a seamless transition to a UK school or college. These pre-sessional programmes are specially designed for students who would like to prepare for the next stage of their education. The courses are adapted to the student's age and academic requirements: from 11+ to GCSE, A Level and IB. Subject tuition is carefully tailored to assist international students who are unfamiliar with the English curriculum. This allows them to acquire fundamental knowledge, subject terminology and study skills in a way that suits each individual's ability and personality.

course content

tuition time	15 forty-five minute English lessons per week and 16 forty-five minute subject lessons per week both adapted to students’ needs and level
choice of subjects	maths, further maths, chemistry, biology, physics, combined science, business studies, economics, religious studies, history, politics and government, geography, sociology, psychology, ICT, English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese
study skills	effective note taking, exam revision, essay writing techniques, research methodology, learning styles and strategies, developing organisational skills, independence and initiative
school entry preparation	building confidence and an understanding of the English way of life, and learning what is expected of a pupil optional extras upon request: visiting schools, meeting current pupils in term time, educational advice, help with subject or school choices (extra charges may apply)
assessment	daily homework, presentations, weekly progress tests and reports
duration	from two weeks to one year, including summer: June-August
start date	flexible: any Monday, 51 weeks of the year
group size	a maximum of five students, with a multinational mix
entry requirements	a minimum of intermediate English: IELTS 3.5 or CEF B1, for which you can prepare through our INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE

optional extras

SATURDAY ACTIVITIES	sports, activities, fun trips and cultural excursions to places of interest
PERSONALISED SPORTS, MUSIC, OTHER HOBBIES	take part in your specially chosen sport or hobby and meet young people who share your interests

REVISION COURSES

Intensive REVISION COURSES are held during school holidays, with Easter being the most popular time. These are designed to significantly improve each student's performance in GCSE, AS, A2 and IB exams. They concentrate on major elements of the syllabus common to most examination boards. REVISION COURSES are taught in specific subjects and cover examination techniques and study skills.

We have a meticulous approach to exam preparation. Our students receive individual attention to satisfy their specific requirements. Specialist subject teachers offer helpful feedback and plenty of advice. We work on past examination papers and practise sample questions.

Why study at LISC?

Key advantages:

an intensive study programme enabling you to gain a qualification in a year (normally GCSE and A level courses run over two years in a UK school or college)
learning new study skills (to help you succeed in A level and IB programmes from day one)
an opportunity to gain greater knowledge and understanding of subject language and concepts
a great choice of subjects taught by experienced tutors
rapid development of spoken and written skills in English thanks to the course intensity, life with an English speaking home stay family and individual support throughout the programme
a rigorous grading and reporting system to achieve a close monitoring of every student's progress
a firm but kind discipline and support in respect of each student's application to studies
small and friendly, yet structured and stimulating environment
experience of life as a student in an English classroom, and of the different teaching methods, communication and study skills
making international friends through academic and social activities
excellent preparation for successful entry into top UK schools and universities, including Oxbridge

Sample timetable for Academic Subject Courses

sample timetable
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Intensive English

Academic Subject Courses

programmes common to both

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
9.00 - 10.00	private study, supervised prep, reading, individual consultations					sleep in SATURDAY ACTIVITIES ACCOMMODATION WITH GUARDIANSHIP: evening with family and friends	sleep in ACCOMMODATION WITH GUARDIANSHIP: a free day with an English speaking family and a time to relax!
10.00 - 12.30	3 forty-five minute English lessons with a fifteen minute break
12.30 - 13.00	lunch break
13.00 - 14.30	2 forty-five minute English lessons
	2 forty-five minute subject lessons/private study (depending on the timetable and selected subjects)
14.30 - 16.00	sport and activities
	2 forty-five minute subject lessons/private study (depending on the timetable and selected subjects)
16.00 onwards	PERSONALISED SPORTS, MUSIC, OTHER HOBBIES and/or ACCOMMODATION WITH GUARDIANSHIP: evening with family and friends plus homework time