In a house of teenagers, the phrase Easter holidays has a hollow, oxymoronic ring to it. Revision timetables, dawning panic, stress, anxiety. And that’s just the parents. No surprise then that many are choosing to outsource the misery to the specialists: Revision courses for GCSE and A level are booming.
These fast-paced, intensive courses focus on common trip points with many exam training techniques. Most run three weeks of courses – divided into 20-hour blocks – throughout the holidays. The best ones are exam-board specific (at A level, this is crucial, less so at GCSE) with small classes (no more than 10).
But what can a revision week achieve that two years of school cannot? A different teaching environment and peer groups are often enough to concentrate the mind, say, providers. Away from their regular peer group, many students are more comfortable asking questions and engaging with the teacher. For parents, it is, at the very least, a guarantee of dedicated revision time away from the distractions of technology.
Note the best fill up quickly, but it’s not too late to find one that suits for location, content and contact time.
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Justin Craig
St John's School in Leatherhead, King's College School in Wimbledon, Queen Anne's School in Caversham , Surrey- The UK's leading provider of GCSE & A-Level revision courses with over 35 years’ experience.
- Runs courses at centres across the UK. There are both day and residential options for greater flexibility.
The tutors are skilled at establishing what your child knows and needs during the course, building upon their existing knowledge and closing gaps – which can make a huge difference to final grades.
“I’ve nothing but praise for Justin Craig. It’s been wonderful to get my son to a good university. He was so thrilled when he got his results”.
Students learn how approaching exams methodically, interpreting questions correctly, identifying command words and formulating appropriate responses can result in extra marks. The courses keep students focused and calm whilst giving them the confidence and knowledge they need to tackle any exam scenario. They are structured stimulating and fun.
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Suzanne Plunkett
Kensington Park School - Revision Courses
- Course dates: March 30 – April 17 2020
- A-Level/GCSE £740 per subject (17.5 hours); Two subjects for £1400 (35 hours).
- One on one tuition and AS revision subjects are available upon request. Boarding from £482 per week (full board).
Kensington Park School is a central London independent school for 11-18-year-olds. Their Easter Revision programme is small and friendly, with an expert teaching staff. Teachers cover not only core topics but provide a high degree of individual attention. It is possible to revise two subjects in one week and students receive an individualized report at the end of their week. Many Kensington Park School Easter Revision teachers are experienced GCSE and A-Level examiners who are able to effectively guide students on how to translate their theoretical knowledge and understanding into the structure examiners are looking for.
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The Revision Courses
- Course dates: 14-17 April 2020
- GCSE £125 per day (5 1/2 hours tuition).
- A-Level £145 per day (5 1/2 hours tuition).
The Revision Courses, based in Reigate, have over 35 years experience organising intensive study to suit the needs of today’s students. The team are carefully selected tutors, who are highly experienced in their specialist areas - many of which are Heads of Department and external examiners.
Group sizes are kept small so that students can have the personal attention of the tutor and each course is tailored as closely as possible to the individual. In addition to addressing the problem areas, a major part of each course is the practising of exam questions and tips on revision and exam technique.
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Ashley Goodwin
Collingham College
- Course dates: March 26 – April 13. A-Level (17.5 hours' tuition); one subject: £580; two subjects: £1120. GCSE (14 hours' tuition); one subject: £460; two subjects: £880; three subjects: £1300.
All main subjects at A-Level and GCSE offered. Homework is set throughout and reports are sent at the end of the course. GCSE Combined Science (28 hours' tuition) £880. Examination Skills day £190, or £100 when booked in conjunction with a full revision course
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Wellington College
This year’s revision course starts on April 9 (8 for non-residential) until April 13 and costs £980 which includes five nights full board in your own room, with six hours tuition a day in one A level subject or two GCSE/IGCSE courses. Max class size ten.
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Ashbourne College
- Course dates: March 26 – April 13; £550 per course (15 hours tuition); GCSE Science £1000 (30 hours tuition); Medical School preparation course £750 average class size of 7
Has offered Easter revision programme for over twenty-five years. Main subjects offered at all levels which are taught in small groups by experienced teachers. Specific individual unit revision courses offered in Mathematics; otherwise AS or A2 for specific sessions restricted to Ashbourne’s exam boards. Useful Course packs provided. Detailed feedback is given at end-of-course report.
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