Albemarle Independent College Prospectus

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A L B E M A R L E I N D E P E N D E N T CO L L E G E

“ Education is not preparation for life education is life itself ” John Dewey, Philosopher, Psychologist and Educator

“Albemarle college EXCEEDS expectations for the Quality of Education” Source: Independent Schools Inspectorate, April 2018

Independent Schools Inspectorate Report Curriculum, Teaching and Learners’ Achievements:

The quality is “EXCELLENT” Students’ Welfare, Health and Safety:

The quality is “EXCELLENT” Effectiveness of Governance, Leadership and Management:

The quality is “EXCELLENT”

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The Albemarle Ethos

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The Principals

10 Teaching, Assessment and Reporting 12 The Two-year A-level Programme 14 ULS/EPQ Programme 16 The One-year A-level Programme 18 The GCSE Programme 20 Map 22 Preparing for Life 24 The Medical Sciences Programme 26 Economics & Management 27 Art & Architecture 28 Work Experience 30 Sport & Leisure Activities 32 Enrichment Programme 34 What Our Students Say 36 A-level subjects 37 GCSE subjects and Specialist Courses 38 Our Location

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The Albemarle Ethos “A modern college with a traditional approach�

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Albemarle is an award-winning independent sixth-form college, offering a broad A-level and GCSE curriculum for students from public, state and private school backgrounds.

Why Choose Albemarle?

The majority of students who come to Albemarle do so because of our reputation for excellent A-level and GCSE results. This is true of students both on our full two-year programme, as well as those on the one-year intensive programme. Most students will progress on to a Russell Group (UK) or Ivy League (US) university, and all students benefit from our advice on choice of degree course and career path.

Students are taught in small groups, concentrating on the skills needed to pass examinations and to be successful at university. All teachers at Albemarle are subject specialists and most have experience as examiners. They are particularly successful with young people: they are able to motivate and communicate with them in ways which they understand. Barriers are quickly broken down, enhancing the learning process.

How Do We Get The Best Out Of Our Students?

Students benefit from individual tutorials outside of classes – a key element of our successful A-level and GCSE programmes, and at Albemarle each student has a Curriculum Manager who provides advice on study skills, subject choices and careers, and who also monitors the progress of their students.

We expect full commitment from our students and as such we have strict rules on attendance and timely submission of assignments. Parents are able to monitor progress through monthly reports, easily accessible using our online Parent’s Portal.

“At Albemarle the wellbeing of students is just as important as their academic progress.”

Ceri Christensen-Jones Senior Administrator

Parents’ Evenings are held during the Autumn and Spring terms.

We encourage our students every step of the way and we help them to build confidence through examination success. We see the learning process as a successful partnership between students, tutors and parents.

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The College Principals “Focus on excellent exam results... top UK universities�

Principals: Beverley Mellon & James Eytle.

Stephen Bailey Vice Principal

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Ashley Richardson Director of Studies

Tushar Depala Director of Studies

Albemarle’s founders and Principals, Beverley Mellon and James Eytle, had two key objectives when establishing the college: achieving excellent examination results and success in placing students at the top UK and US universities.

Beverley and James have used their considerable experience in teaching and careers counselling to guide students in choosing the right subjects and selecting the career path that best fulfils their needs.

Beverley entered the teaching profession having trained initially as an Accountant and retains strong links with the banking and accounting sectors, useful for mentoring students wishing to enter these professions.

She is a graduate in Maths & Computer Science from Cardiff University.

James read Biochemistry at King’s College, and maintains his connections to the world of medical and pharmaceutical training, providing practical guidance and advice to candidates with aspirations in these areas.

James is responsible for overseeing the college’s highly successful Medical Sciences Programme including the International Medical & Dental Programme which provides routes to training in Europe.

James and Beverley have vast experience in liaising with university admission officers and have established a close network of contacts in the university sector.

The Vice Principal, Stephen Bailey, a graduate of the University of Nottingham, is responsible for the smooth running of the academic calendar, as well as acting as a Curriculum Manager, providing careers advice and mentoring students wishing to embark on careers in Law or Politics. Steve also teaches Sociology at Albemarle.

The Senior Director of Studies, Ashley Richardson is a graduate of Cambridge University and has special responsibility for overseeing applications to Oxbridge. Ashley teaches A-level Philosophy and Psychology and oversees the running of the Humanities and Foreign Languages departments.

Our newest Director of Studies, Tushar Depala, is a graduate in Economics from the University of Birmingham. He worked for a couple of years at Goldman Sachs before joining the teaching profession. Tushar is reponsible for the ULS & EPQ programmes in the Lower Sixth at Albemarle.

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Teaching, Assessment and Reporting “Student-centred tuition focusing on the individual”

Chris Mason Finance Administrator

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Tracy Higgins Welfare Officer

Mohammed Aneizi Marketing and Information Officer

Students at Albemarle benefit from the small class sizes, on average five students in each class. Tuition is very much centred on the students, who are encouraged to participate fully and, most importantly, to think for themselves.

Our teachers are all highly qualified specialists in their subject area. They use a mixture of motivation, encouragement and confidence building to get the best out of students.

Teachers focus on examination techniques and make extensive use of past examination questions.

Classes are timetabled in 60 minute sessions between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. The college remains open daily until 6.30 on weekdays and is also open on Saturdays, for private study and extra tutorials.

Students are provided with a full set of notes in each subject, with homework being assigned at the end of each lesson. Students must complete all assignments on time and we monitor all coursework carefully to ensure that students meet their deadlines.

Our ongoing assessment programme features weekly tests in each subject and formal mock examinations once a month. Experience demonstrates that regular testing is vital for improving examination performance, and we monitor this carefully.

Students who underperform in mocks are timetabled into supervised study sessions and given additional help outside of classes by their teachers. They are also coached in study skills and exam techniques, and given advice by their Personal Tutor as to how best improve their performance.

Formal reports are compiled each month and these are accessible online in the secure

Parent’s Portal on our website. Parents and students can also view previous reports for comparison. Tutors also maintain regular contact with parents and guardians on an informal basis.

Parents’ Evenings are held in the Autumn and Spring terms, when parents are able to discuss a student’s progress with their teachers and Principals. During half-term weeks students are provided with revision packs, but they can also come into the college for extra help if needed. The college also provides dedicated courses to help students with essay-writing and numeracy.

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The Two Year A-level Programme

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The majority of students on this programme will take 4 AS-level subjects in their first year and 3 A-level subjects in their second year.

The AS-level is a qualification in its own right and students sit formal AS-level exams at the end of their first year, generally carrying forward 3 of their 4 subjects into the second year.

All students in the first year of the A-level programme (Year 12) have weekly University & Life Skills (ULS) classes, which incorporate the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). During the ULS classes, students are able to develop and hone their skills in giving presentations, team work and project management, as well as focusing on CV preparation and Work Experience. We also invite guest speakers from a wide range of professions including Law, Investment Banking, Engineering and Medicine to name but a few.

A key part of the ULS programme focuses on preparation for university, including help in compiling a Personal Statement and advice on choice of universities and degree courses. The college runs a highly successful university tour at the end of the first year, where students have the opportunity to visit universities with teachers from Albemarle, all around the country.

A wide range of sporting activities is provided during the weekly sports session on Wednesday afternoons, including football, basketball, badminton, tennis, dance aerobics, swimming and body-building.

During the Spring half-term all Lower Sixth students are invited to take part in the college cultural trip to a European city of interest. This

is an immensely popular and enjoyable experience for students. Recent destinations have included Florence & Venice, Athens, Seville & Granada, Rome, Istanbul and Berlin.

Teachers make the most of the college’s excellent location in the heart of London and students are taken on visits to places of interest such as the Wellcome Institute, Natural History Museum, British Museum, the Houses of Parliament, the Wallace Collection as well as to attend lectures at UCL, LSE, Imperial and the Royal Society of Science.

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ULS/EPQ Programme “Developing independent Learning skills”

“My EPQ was talked about at interview. It led to a lower offer (one grade was reduced from an A to a B) from Southampton and Sheffield universities.”

Matthew Collins, Student

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Our unique University & Life Skills (ULS) programme consists of weekly lessons geared towards helping students to build selfconfidence and develop a wide variety of skills. It incorporates the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

ULS is dedicated to students in their first year of A-level study and key elements of the programme include: • Presentation & Debating Skills • CV writing & Work experience • UCAS workshops • Charity & Business projects • Guest speakers from universities • Guest speakers from industry (careers) • EPQ (optional)

“We welcome the introduction of the Extended Project (EPQ) and would encourage students to take one as it helps them to develop independent study and research skills and ease the transition from school/college to higher education.”

Cambridge University Admissions

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Most students in their first year of A-level study opt to complete an EPQ alongside their ASlevels. This qualification is an invaluable way of developing research and project management skills, essential for Higher education and the workplace. The Extended Project is a standalone qualification that is equivalent to an AS Level, but with an A* also achievable. It is accredited by the OCR exam board.

The Extended Project Qualification has enormous benefits to students: • It encourages students to think and perform independently, allowing them to manage a project from start to finish.

• It gets them ready for university or employment, being designed to develop skills in decision making, problem solving, planning, researching and evaluating.

• It can give them a competitive edge with university and employer applications.

• It can increase confidence and time management.

The EPQ is graded A* - E, with an A grade equating to 28 UCAS points.

Students work with a teacher to produce an outcome that can take a variety of formats.

They can: • Write a dissertation/investigation/report • Create an artefact or design • Organise an event • Put on a performance of some kind.

Students are assessed by their teachers across a range of skills, which are the same regardless of the type of project undertaken.

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The One-year A-level Programme “Strategic planning is crucial”

Rob Smith Head of Photography & Design

Biology field trip to Portugal.

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The one-year A-level courses are designed for students who wish to complete a full A-level in one year starting from scratch.

Students wil need to show aptitude for the subject and, in some cases, must have studied the subject to GCSE level or equivalent.

Most students on this programme will have already completed one or two years of A-level study, but need to improve their grades to get onto their chosen degree course. Retake students on this programme will need to achieve higher A-level results than their first time counterparts, so it is essential that they get it right the second time round.

Students are able to achieve success on this programme not simply because of the excellent tuition at Albemarle, but also because of the support and help they receive outside the classroom from subject teachers as well as their Curriculum Manager.

Our Curriculum Managers have a wealth of experience dealing with students undertaking A-levels in a year and the advice they give is tailored to suit the needs of each individual.

We are able to call on a vast network of contacts at universities to assist us in getting students onto the degree course of their first choice at a good university.

Curriculum Managers offer advice to students on an individual basis helping them with all elements of the UCAS admission process from the production of a uniquely attractive personal statement to the finishing touches to the online forms and mock interviews. UCAS admissions are completed by early October to give students the best possible chance of receiving offers for their first choice university and degree course.

In the past academic year, students on our one-year programme have achieved places at many of the top UK universities including

‘‘Our approach is very much geared towards getting the best out of individual students and encouraging them to develop independent learning skills.’’

James Meadows Head of History

Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, LSE, Warwick, Edinburgh, Bristol and Durham.

We can also count a number of doctors, dentists, accountants, lawyers, computer scientists and journalists, to name but a few professionals, among our past students on this programme.

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The GCSE Programme “Small classes... focusing on the individual�

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The GCSE programme at Albemarle is a one-year intensive programme covering Key Stage 4 of the national curriculum and most students will take 6 to 9 subjects in the year.

Our GCSE students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, attracted by our reputation for achieving excellent examination results and the very individual support and attention they will receive at Albemarle.

Our GCSE programme is highly structured and most lessons will take place between 9.00am and 3.50pm every day. Classes are of 60 minutes duration and study sessions are also timetabled during which students are able to complete homework or coursework, under supervision.

The core subjects for most GCSE students include English, Mathematics, and Science subjects. Other popular subjects are Foreign languages, Art, Photography, History and Geography. A full list of GCSE subjects on offer at Albemarle can be found on page 37.

The Head of GCSE acts as Personal Tutor to all GCSE students, closely monitoring their progress and maintaining regular contact with parents or guardians. Towards the end of the academic year GCSE students may begin to consider A-level choices and they are given advice and guidance throughout the decisionmaking process. They also have the opportunity to take part in A-level taster sessions to explore their choices.

Trips and visits to galleries, museums and places of interest are an integral part of the GCSE programme. Our excellent central London location offers us the opportunity to make the most of the fantastic places available to young people. Often these visits

‘‘GCSE students benefit from individually tailored programmes with support from teachers outside of classes.’’

Chris Downer Head of GCSE

are subject related, such as visits to the Globe theatre for English literature GCSE. GCSE students are also encouraged to take part in the college’s wide-ranging extracurricular and sports programmes, although sport is not compulsory.

Our main objectives are to empower students to obtain the best possible GCSE grades through expert tuition in an environment that encourages hard work, independence of thought and examination success, and to build the right foundation for students to progress on to A-level study.

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Preparing for Life “Empowering students and developing the wellrounded individual�

Albemarle UCAS Seminar at UCL, June 2017.

Leeds University Campus Uni Tour 2017.

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At Albemarle our two primary objectives are to empower students to achieve exam success by encouraging hard work and independence of thought, and to provide students with a foundation on which to build, encompassing careers guidance, work experience and life-skills coaching.

Careers Guidance Each student joining the college has an initial consultation with their Curriculum Manager to establish goals and objectives, explore career options and to ensure that the correct selection of A-levels and/or GCSEs is made. This is the first stage in a careers guidance programme tailored to suit the individual student.

Personal Tutors All students are assigned a Personal Tutor to monitor their progress and provide help and advice on academic as well as pastoral matters. Albemarle’s careers guidance programme has been strengthened through partnership with a number of visiting professionals and our network of university contacts from a variety of fields.

Revision Sessions Revision Sessions are held in the summer term for all A-level and GCSE courses, in the build-up to the May/June examination period. Students benefit immensely from these sessions where revision and exam techniques are honed, and individually tailored help is given.

Preparation for the Next Step All our A-level students leave Albemarle to go on to study at a reputable university, generally in the UK and sometimes in the USA. We have a range of specialist programmes including work experience, which help to prepare students for university and beyond.

Many students find choosing the right degree course a daunting task so we equip them with the tools they need to make the right choice.

We arrange university tours accompanied by

Albemarle teachers and through our extensive alumni network, students are able to gain a real insight into many different degree courses at a wide range of universities.

All of our senior teachers have close connections with top universities and are available to give advice to students and providing mentoring.

The Principals themselves take an active role in career planning and arranging work experience, essential to setting students on the right path to success. When students leave Albemarle, they remain very much a part of our extended family and can call on us at any time for advice and support.

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The Medical Sciences Programme

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This is a unique programme designed for students wishing to purse Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry and other medical science courses at university.

The key feature of the programme is a series of weekly seminars in which students are introduced to topics of current medical interest, and discussions are held around the topics. Professionals from the medical and biosciences fields are also invited to give talks to students and provide mentoring for those wishing to enter professions such as Medicine or Dentistry, or indeed work in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Work experience is also a key feature of this programme and through our network of professional contacts we are able to secure work experience placements for students in a variety of institutions, in the UK and abroad.

Special courses are also run to provide tutoring for the BMAT and UKCAT tests, for students wishing to apply to medical, dental and biomedical courses at universities.

Students on a visit to the Franklin-Wilkins Laboratories at King’s College, London

The programme is led by Dr James Patterson, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and the Head of Biology at Albemarle.

BMAT & UKCAT Preparation The UKCAT course focuses on strategies on how to approach the test, as well as question practise, study technique and identifying weaknesses in reasoning and decision analysis.

The BMAT course covers the full range of aptitudes and skills required to take the test, as well as the Key Stage 4 core science and higher mathematics needed. For more information please see the supplementary brochure on our website: www.albemarle.org.uk.

‘‘Students benefit from Medical Science guest lectures at King’s, UCL and Imperial College.’’

Dr James Patterson Head of Biology

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Economics & Management Our Economics and Management programme is designed for students wishing to study Management, Economics, PPE or related degree courses at top UK universities.

Students will generally study Economics and/or Maths amongst their A-level subjects at the college, and some will also opt to study Further Maths, either at AS-level or a full A-level.

“Teachers at Albemarle bring with them a wealth of experience from other professions such as accountancy and banking, and so are able to support students with meaningful careers advice.”

Mohnish Sharma Head of Economics

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Our programme incorporates lectures by eminent speakers at the LSE and the Royal Economic Society. Another key feature of the programme is Work Experience placements and students are given help and advice to secure placements at prominent investment banks and other institutions including KPMG, Goldman Sachs and Deloitte. Students also benefit from talks at the college given by Admission tutors from various universities including LSE, King’s and UCL.

Art & Architecture All students interested in studying Architecture at University take A-levels in Art & Design and/or Photography at the college, generally alongside either Maths or Physics.

As a part of the A-level in Art and Photography students have to produce a Personal Study.

The subject of the Personal Study is done with the help of teachers and is orientated towards Architecture, for students wishing to pursue this degree course. During the course students will also be given help to produce a Portfolio, which is particularly useful for admissions interviews to the degree programme, once the students has selected their universities.

Most students on our Art & Architecture programme will opt to attend one of our recommended summer courses in between their first and second years, run by one of our partner institutions, such as the prestigious Bartlett School of Architecture. Courses are primarily in London but there are opportunities to take part in courses abroad, in the south of France, Prague and Paris.

Students benefit from guest lectures on the History of Art and Architecture, which gives a grounding in the chronology of development of style, materials and techniques in two and three dimensional work, as well as greater precision in subsequent analysis which is extremely useful and akin to the first year of study at university level.

Haydar Aliyev Centre, Azerbaijan

‘‘Students can choose from a wide range of Summer programmes with our partners in Fine Art and Architecture,.’’

Tabitha Lincoln Senior Teacher of Art & Design

Students are taken on visits to the Architectural Association, Open House London and the V&A along with other galleries and museums, all of which expand the student experience and knowledge. Students are taught about current developments in visual fields through specialist magazines and reference books in our library.

Students progress on to a wide range of UK universities, but most opt for courses at UCL’s Bartlett School of Architecture, and the Universities of Bath, Nottingham and Sheffield.

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Work Experience “Developing the independent, self-confident learner”

Tom Wells on a work experience placement at GSK in Philadelphia.

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Work experience is a key component of our University & Life Skills programme and all students in the Lower Sixth are encouraged and aided in the process of gaining useful work experience.

For some career choices and degree courses, such as Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Veterinary Medicine, this is essential. But, more and more, we find that universities are looking to see that students have developed some of the valuable skills which can only be gained through a work experience placement – whether it be directly related to their degree course or not.

Students are taught how to compile a CV, write a covering letter and how to prepare for job interviews. They are positively encouraged to develop the interpersonal skills so crucial in today’s working environment, often lost on those young people who interact almost solely through social media.

Albemarle has developed contacts with an extensive network of professionals working in Law, Finance, the Health Service, the Media and Engineering. We are therefore able to make use of this network to secure work placements for many of our students. Very often parents and guardians of current and ex-students also offer placements for our students. The ULS team at Albemarle liaises with the University of London colleges who offer Taster Courses for students seeking to enter professions like Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy.

Anne-Sophie Brown at Big Data Summer Camp held at a leading accountancy firm.

“Work experience is vital to students achieving places on the more competitive degree courses.’’

Tauhida Raqib One-year A-level Group Coordinator

Students are also able to benefit from advice given to them by their Curriculum Manager.

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Sport & Leisure Activities “Wide range of sport and leisure activities�

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Students are able to beneďŹ t from a wide range of sport and leisure activities provided by the college. Regular sports are played on a weekly basis at a nearby sports centre, and competitions are arranged with other schools.

Sports include football, tennis, volleyball, basketball, swimming, badminton, gym and aerobics.

We also organise a range of other activities, including orienteering and theatre trips. Each year during the Spring half-term break we arrange a cultural trip to a European city. Cities visited include Rome, Barcelona, Istanbul, Prague, Venice, Athens and Florence. This year in addition to the planned cultural trip, students will also have the option of participating in a skiing trip during the Easter holidays.

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Enrichment Programme

Left: Making a TV commercial at the London Live TV studios.

Right: Chess Club.

Our enrichment programme enables students to benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular and leisure activities, outside of their academic programme (see Sports & Leisure, page 30 and EPQ, page 14).

This list is by no means exhaustive and students can make recommendations to the Student Council if they wish to establish a new club or activity.

Music Club Through our collaboration with partner organisations such as the London School of Contemporary Piano, students are able to have individual tuition in playing a musical instrument, musical composition and singing.

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Film & Photography Club The Film Club offers students the opportunity to watch films across many different genres and languages, and to engage in making short films and animations with the help of our Media Department. Students keen on improving their photography technique are also able to participate in our highly successful Street Photography sessions, led by a variety of professionals including Eric Kim.

Left: Film & Photography Club.

Right: Music Club.

College Magazine

Cultural Trip

The production of the student magazine Faraday is overseen by the student council, and students are encouraged to contribute articles, photos, puzzles and of course jokes, each year.

The college has an annual week long Cultural Trip in the Spring term, generally to a European Capital or City. All students are eligible to take part and they are accompanied by a group of teaching staff. Activities planned for the week include bike tours, pizza and gelato making (Italy), tango lessons (Spain), visits to historical sites and leisure activities.

Student Council Each year the student body elects representatives from across the year groups at the college to voice their opinions on a wide range of issues. The student council also organise events and parties throughout the year including the highly popular Summer Ball. The reps run the common room tuck shop with all proďŹ ts going to the charity of their choice.

Team Maths Challenge The Team Maths Challenge (TMC) is a competition which gives pupils the opportunity to tackle a variety of engaging mathematical activities while developing teamwork and communication skills. Every year Albemarle enters one or more teams chosen from the college’s best mathematicians.

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What Our Students Say

ANATOLI MEZE

DMITRY CHERNOV

YEE XING

A-level Grades: Maths A*, Economics A*, Further Maths A*, Sociology A.

A-level Grades: Biology A*, Physics A*, Chemistry A, Maths A, French A

A-level Grades: Geography A*, Economics A and Psychology A*

“Albemarle has been the best experience in my life so far. The teaching staff were the key to my successful university placement at LSE. I will never forget my time at Albemarle. It combines a great location,the most talented staff and a great atmosphere which I will miss a lot. You can trust that at Albemarle the teachers focus on your success and sacrifice their time to help you master your subjects.

And you will also have lots of fun as the team is just amazing! ”

“I completed my GCSEs at Albemarle before starting on my Alevels there. Firstly what amazed me was how good the teaching was across all of my subjects - the Sciences, Maths and French, and how approachable teachers were always at hand to give me help and support, particularly outside of lessons. During my first year, the Life Skills programme really helped to boost my confidence and develop skills. My Personal Tutor James really supported me and helped me to secure a place at one of the world’s top universities. I would certainly recommend Albemarle as a great place to study A-levels.”

Anatoli is currently studying Economics at LSE.

Dmitry is a recent graduate in Medicine from Imperial College, London.

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“Having studied abroad and in London before joining Albemarle I can honestly say the teaching at Albemarle is the best I have ever had. I believe that the teachers really care about students and help them constantly. I also liked the fact that the college had a nice mixture of local and international students so that I was able to learn more about British culture before heading off to university. I do miss Albemarle very much, even though I enjoy studying at King’s.”

Yee is currently studying Geography at King’s College, London.

CHARLES COOPER

CLAIRE WORRALL

A-level Grades: Biology A*, Chemistry A*, Maths A*, Physics A*

A-level Grades: Maths “A”, English Literature “A*”, French “A*”, Economics “A”

“My two years at Albemarle went so quickly but they were probably the best years of my school life. The advice and support I got from my teachers and my Curriculum Manager, James helped me to great success in A-levels and my ultimate goal - a place at Oxford University.”

Charles is currently studying Biochemistry at Oxford University

“Having joined Albemarle partway through my AS year I was concerned that I would not be able to catch up with my peers.

However, the teachers were amazing in helping me get up to speed and I achieved top grades in my AS-levels in my first year. The guidance and help I got were essential in helping me to secure a place at my first choice university and I am very glad that I studied at Albemarle.”

Claire is currently studying Management at the University of Bath

ADEWALE ADEYOSOYE A-level Grades: Business Studies A*, Physics A*, Maths A, Further Maths A “I enjoyed my two years at Albemarle immensely. I liked the way teachers treated you as an individual and were always around to give me help and advice. I really enjoyed the cultural trip in my first year as it took me out of my comfort zone but enabled me to grow as a person. I am now better equipped for university as a result of my Albemarle experience.”

Adewale is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield

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A-level Subjects Sciences, Computing & Mathematics

Arts, Humanities, Languages & PE

Biology Chemistry Physics Computing Mathematics Further Mathematics

English Literature French German Japanese Russian Spanish History Philosophy Religious Studies Art & Design Photography

Business & Social Sciences Accounting Business Economics Geography Media Studies Politics Psychology Sociology

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EPQ (AS-Level only)

GCSE & IGCSE Subjects Sciences, Computing & Mathematics

Arts & Languages

Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics Computing

English Language English Literature French German Spanish Russian Art & Design Photography

Business & Humanities Business Studies Geography History Religious Studies

Specialist Courses These courses are free to all Albemarle students

BMAT - BIOMEDICAL ADMISSION TEST

UKCAT - UK CLINICAL APTITUDE TEST

BMAT is a subject-specific admissions test compulsory for applicants to medical, veterinary science and related courses at certain universities. (See www.bmat.org.uk for more info).

The UKCAT is a compulsory aptitude test for applicants to medical and dental courses at certain UK universities. It does not contain any curriculum or science content but focuses on exploring thinking and analytical skills, attributes considered to be valuable for health care professionals. (See www.ukcat.ac.uk for more info).

SAT PREPARATION Students applying to US universities are often required to sit SAT tests and we provide specialist preparation courses for these at Albemarle.

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In the Heart of Central London Located in the heart of central London, Albemarle College is in Mayfair, just off Park Lane, close to Hyde Park and within easy reach of Marble Arch underground station.

Students benefit academically from being within a short distance of The British Library, Imperial College, St Mary’s Hospital, The Institut Français, The Science Museum, The Natural History Museum and The V&A Museum.

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