RIC Easter Revision Courses

1-5 April 2024 Rochester Independent College is a co-educational day and boarding school. Founded in 1984, we are an independent school with an excellent academic record and our own onsite halls of residence. Uniquely for a Kent independent school there is no uniform and students and teachers are on first-name terms in class sizes that average 8. The College combines a relaxed informality with the academic focus of a school that consistently sends students to top universities.

We have been teaching Easter Revision Courses to GCSE and A level students during the Easter holidays since 1984.

The fresh approach to study aims to increase confidence and grade prospects at this crucial time.

Structured Revision Structured revision without distraction during the Easter holidays. Precise syllabus knowledge and detailed examination preparation help to maximise students’ potential. Past Easter Revision students comment that they felt very much better prepared and that they approached their examinations with far greater confidence. The teachers work through students’ problem areas rather than attempting to cover the whole syllabus. Our courses are much more effective and enjoyable than solitary home-based revision and may be fully residential in our on-site halls of residence for students aged 15 or over only, if required.

Our subject specialists are all experienced members of staff. The teaching style is interactive and informal which helps to maximise student strengths and overcome areas of difficulty. A different learning environment with a new teacher allows students to feel comfortable asking the questions they really want to ask and revisit parts of the syllabus they need to revise. Students may have gaps in their notes or need more detailed explanations in certain problem areas.

Key Features • Intensive courses at our Rochester campus during the school holidays • 15 hours per subject - max 2 subjects during the week. 1 in the morning & 1 in the afternoon • Daily sessions 9.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00 Monday to Thursday • Very small classes, average 8 in a group • All Easter Revision courses are exam board-specific however bespoke options may be available • Day or full boarding in our on-site halls of residence for students aged 15+ • Taught by our own experienced permanent teachers with proven track record of results • Targeted revision of core topics to boost confidence • Essential examination skills taught and model answers demonstrated • Course report with constructive help and advice for revision at home or during follow-up lessons

“The GCSE Easter Revision course at RIC really helped me to improve my English grade.

The small classes and teachers were great and they gave me the extra knowledge that made all the difference.” Easter student.

Subjects A Level Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, DIgital Media and Design, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, History, History of Art, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Music Technology, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Theatre Studies.

GCSE Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Double/Combined Science, Drama, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, French, Geography, German, History, Mathematics, Media Studies, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Theatre Studies.

Please note: For subjects such as English Literature and History which have very specific syllabus content please contact our Admissions Department to discuss requirements

“The teaching at Rochester is rigorous and tailored to the best possible exam results. It offers a broad education combining its original focus on getting students into competitive courses such as medicine and dentistry with a new emphasis on the creative arts.” THE INDEPENDENT

Dates and Fees

1-5 April 2024 15 hours per subject - max 2 subjects during the week, am and pm Sessions 9.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00 Monday to Thursday Fees GCSE & A level Revision Courses: £675 for 15 hours (small group tuition) Individual tuition: £75 per hour where available Boarding: £100 per night full board Fees are payable by credit/debit card or by bank transfer

Boarding RIC’s boarding is all on campus and our Easter students will have their own study bedrooms, some with en-suite facilities. As all of RIC’s accommodation is on site students do not have to travel between teaching buildings and their residences.

Our Easter staff are available on site 24/7.

As well as common rooms and study areas, Easter students have access to the College’s sports pitch, fitness centre, on site cinema, art studios and award winning wildlife gardens. The historically distinctive site with eye-catching listed buildings linked by award winning wildlife gardens creates a special sense of place to explore and in which to live, study and work during your Easter course.

How to book Our easter course form is available to download from our website. To book a place, please complete and email it to admissions@rochester-college.org.uk. Our admissions team will then be in touch with further information including a course timetable.

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