One-Year Pre A Level Programme
What we offer
Woldingham School offers a One-Year Pre A Level Programme for girls (aged 15+) in Year 11. The curriculum is excellent preparation for the British education system and enables students to move on to our Sixth Form, and later to apply for entry into British or international universities.
In the One-Year Pre A Level Programme students study the following compulsory subjects:
• English Language (or English as an Additional Language)
• Mathematics
• Science
• Theology
In addition, students have the option to study up to four of the following subjects, dependent on their ability and the curriculum timetable:
• Art
• Computer Science
• Dance
• Design & Technology
• EAL
• French / German / Spanish
• Geography
• History
• Music
• Physical Education (Academic)
Students join our mainstream Year 11 classes. For the most able students it is possible to gain a GCSE qualification in one or more of subjects taken, with additional teacher-led support lessons provided. Students will enjoy our co-curricular and THRIVE (Woldingham’s Personal Social and Health Education) programmes with their form classes.
Alongside the academic curriculum, students can take part in the full range of sporting, musical, arts, cultural and community activities that a Woldingham education offers. Girls will also be fully integrated into our boarding community.
Suitability
As an intensive one-year course, this programme is academically demanding and therefore suited to able students who are self-motivated and able to work independently. To maximise their learning and get the best possible results in their final assessments in the summer term students may wish to undertake preparatory work in the months before they start the programme. Girls will learn to manage their time wisely, developing a mature attitude to academic study. The One-Year Pre A Level Programme runs for three terms, made up of two terms teaching, with structured revision and examinations in the third term.
Requirements
• 15+ years old on entry in September
• Have a level of English equivalent to B2 Common European Framework or 5.0 at IELTS.
• Complete the school’s own entrance assessments in maths, English and science.
• Be interviewed by a member of Woldingham’s academic staff who will assess both language skills and curriculum knowledge. This will be completed either in person during a visit to Woldingham or via video call.
• Applications must be made by 31 March in the year of entry to accommodate timetabling requirements.
For more information, please contact: +44 (0)1883 654206 registrar@woldinghamschool.co.uk
Marden Park, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7YA (for satellite navigation please use postcode CR3 7LR)
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