Courses
Variety of courses to suit student needs
Buckswood St. George’s offers a variety of courses to suit the needs of the International student. Students could be studying on our University Foundation Course or the International Baccalaureate.
 The University Foundation Course is held at the recently opened University Centre Hastings. While students on or fast track "A" Level attend classes at the Buckswood School campus, which is our sister school and is about a 5km drive from St. George’s. Free transport is provided for our students to and from Buckswood School.
We also provide other highly rewarding courses. Below you will find a brief description of each course and what they can offer the student.
University Foundation Course
Business Management
Offered in conjunction with Buckswood School, this programme is designed for those who need a solid year’s academic study in the English Language in order to prepare them fully for UK university entry.
The course is business-based: Business Management provides the core elements supported with Business English, IELTS preparation and UCAS advice.
Upon successful completion the University Foundation Course provides fast track entry on to Royal Holloway, University of London BA Hons courses. Students can apply for up to 5 universities on their UCAS application.
 Royal Holloway, is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading teaching institutions. It has a very cosmopolitan community, with students from over 120 countries,there is a strong emphasis on support and development of individual students.
The campus is just 19 miles west of central London, it offers a unique environment for university study.
Students attend lectures at the recently opened University Centre Hastings. This is part a Univeristy setting, with students attending BA(Hons) course’s being taught by Brighton University. It is fully equipped with all the latest computing facilities and an excellent resource centre.
Fast Track A Levels
This course is designed to students wishing to take 2 or 3 A levels in one academic year. September to June students are taught in small classes and can take advantage of the excellent resources, including internet access. Subjects offered are Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and a Native Language(or other language). Staff offer expert UCAS advice and help arrange university visits. Click here for more information.
Entry Requirements
Min 5.5 IELTS, good Maths GCSE or equivalent. |
Top |
International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate is a challenging, broad-based diploma wherein students take six subjects over a two year period.
English and Academic Preparation Courses
General English
This course totals 15 hours of tuition per week and takes place on weekday mornings. Educational materials are supplied to students and the focus is on the essentials of grammar, comprehension, vocabulary and pronunciation. Reading, writing, speaking and presentation skills are all emphasised. The afternoons and evenings can be taken up with various sporting and recreational activities. Students may register for academic year stays from as short as two weeks through to one whole year. Long-term students will be prepared for formal external examinations, either the Cambridge International suite of exams (from KET to CPE) and/or IELTS depending upon their academic aims. Students have access to the internet for EFL self-access, including recommended reading and listening comprehension exercises and interactive resources. “English in Action”, with role play, consolidates and re-animates classroom learning.
Intensive English
This course totals 21 hours of tuition per week and takes place on weekday mornings and early afternoons. It encompasses the General English course plus extra vocabulary and pronunciation. Fluency and cultural awareness are also taught. The evenings are taken up with various sporting and recreational activities. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in regular study visits to places of historical and cultural interest such as Bodiam Castle, or practise their English in “market research” projects perhaps at Europe’s biggest shopping centre, Bluewater, only an hour’s drive away. Whether you decide to study a general or an intensive course we aim to make your language learning experience both personal and invigorating.
Here at Buckswood St George’s we are proud to offer tailor-made courses in either group classes, or as 1:1 support.
The Academic Preparation Courses that we offer are:
- Pre-MBA English Language.
- Vocational English in specific subjects, such as English for Law or Medicine.
- IELTS Preparation Pre-boarding programmes preparatory to UK independent school study.
Pre-A Level course
- Pre-IB course.
- Pre-GCSE course.
- These courses give our students the opportunity to learn about British Culture, experience general school life, academic writing and vocabulary.
Holiday Courses
View Holiday Courses information |
 |
  |
 |
| |
Buckswood St. George’s offers high-quality courses, teaching and accommodation - and great value!
|
Short of time? We offer a one year fast track A Level program in Mathematics, Physics, for the mathematically able.
|
| Live in a university-type residence but have the personal attention of your teachers and pastoral staff. |
What the students say:
|
| "One of the first things that struck me about Buckswood St. George's was the school's outstanding multicultural and racial environment and its well-equipped students' rooms. I value highly the time I spent at Buckswood St. George's because the school put less stress on students and there was also a sense of community. I really enjoyed being taught by the teachers at the school immensely. The teachers were excellent and they helped me to continue learning with an open and positive mind. All students' problems were resolved in a pragmatic manner and their professional and valuable guidance in IELTS teaching helped me to get a total band score of 7 the very first time I took the test. I gained valuable knowledge in the Business Foundation course, it developed my skills in Business Studies and trained my faculties which has helped me tremendously to gain admission into one of UK'S best universities, Roya! Holloway, University of London to pursue a course in Business Management. The school gave me a solid foundation for my future career and I owe the school a great debt."
Nana Boateng, Belgium |
"Studying the Buckswood St George's foundation course helped me to greatly improve my English Language skills and obtain a place at university. I made lots of new friends and had a fantastic time in Hastings. I was able to visit my friends in London at the weekends."
Chi Kit, Hong Kong
|
"My parents knew some friends who had sent their daughter to Buckswood St George's to do the Foundation Course, she is now studying Business at Durham University. They wanted me to have ihe chance to go to on university in the UK, I am working hard and will be starting university this year."
Liu Ji Yuan, China
|
"I enjoyed being at St George's because I met students from all over the world."
Natalia, Poland
|
"I had never been to the UK before coming to St George's. Everyone helped me settle in and it is very friendly. I am having a great time, my younger brother now goes to the main school, and I get to see him and my friends at weekends."
Kristina, Uzbekistan |
"We have great fun and work hard. My new friends and I are all going to university this year."
Andrejs Jegorovs, Latvia |
"All the girls and boys enjoy the social programme at St George's; we are able to visit London and Brighton, both very close. Our teachers are very experienced and make the course fun! We have wireless internet so I can keep in contact wilh my friends and family in Turkey."
Melisa, Turkey |
"It has been an unforgettable year studying in Buckswood St George's. Through the year, I lived and learned with international students which broadened my horizons. The school was always providing chances for me based on my interests and now i am completing a Bachelor degree on Architectural Science which is exactlymy aspiration."
Jenny Wong, Australia |
"I will never forget the wonderful year at Buckswood St George's, friendly house mates and professional teachers. I also made friends from a totally different cultures. St George's provided good facilities and modules for study and prepared me for university life. As you learn the academic subjects you can also enjoy the beautiful coast with alt the sunshine. I graduated from Oxford Brookes University, BSc (Hons) Business."
Reeve Cheng, Hong Kong
|
|
|
|
