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International College 
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Staff and Students at International College Sherborne, Dorset
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International College 
Each year more than one hundred boys and girls from all over the world join the International College at Sherborne, Dorset, UK. They do so as the first step towards a successful school and university education in the United Kingdom. 
 
What is the International College? 
Its key features are small classes (average 6 students), a small College (usually maximum of 140), highly qualified, experienced and successful teaching staff, and excellent facilities. 
 
What is the aim of the International College? 
Students stay at the College for (normally) one year, before passing the entry examinations to some of Britain's best independent boarding schools. 
 
Where is the International College? 
The International College is situated in the Dorset countryside adjoining the small market town of Sherborne. Its environment is quiet, clean, friendly and safe. It is about 2 hours from the London airports, by road or rail. 
 
Is the International College successful? 
For more than 25 years the College has been very successful – so successful that several other schools have copied the model created by the International College. The leaders of the International College are widely regarded as being the most knowledgeable educationalists on the needs of non-British students who are joining the British educational system. 
 
Need to know more? 
Our own website provides much more detailed information about the International College and can be accessed here. Alternatively, our prospectus is available to download here or you are also welcome to visit us at any reasonable time! We look forward to welcoming you to the College. 
Courses 
One- or Two-Year Course (ages 11-13 years) 
Young Learners English, KET and school subjects 
Students at this age follow a course based upon the English "Common Entrance" examination. This is the main entry examination for good independent senior schools. The subjects presently studied include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and History. Some students may study French, and some may also study Art. This course will be for one year (students who are 12 years old by 1 September) or two years (students who are 11 years old by 1 September). Students who are 11 years old may be able to leave after one academic year and join a British Public School. This will depend on their progress and choice of future school. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 or 2 academic years 
Age: 
11-13 years 
Tuition: 
36 periods of 40-45 minutes per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Normally Elementary to Intermediate 
Start Dates: 
Normally September but January and April also possible 
Price: 
£10,185 per term (3 terms per year) 
Course Enquiry: 
Young Learners English, PET and school subjects 
Students at this age follow a course based upon the English "Common Entrance" examination. This is the main entry examination for good independent senior schools. The subjects presently studied include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography and History. Some students may study French, and some may also study Art. This course will be for one year (students who are 12 years old by 1 September) or two years (students who are 11 years old by 1 September). Students who are 11 years old may be able to leave after one academic year and join a British Public School. This will depend on their progress and choice of future school. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 or 2 academic years 
Age: 
11-13 years 
Tuition: 
36 periods of 40-45 minutes per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Normally Elementary to Intermediate 
Start Dates: 
Normally September but January and April also possible 
Price: 
£10,185 per term (3 terms per year) 
Course Enquiry: 
One-Year Course (age 13-14 years) 
KET, PET and school subjects 
Students at this age join the College’s Year 9. Students study a wide range of subjects before making their choices for their GCSE examinations for Year 10 and 11 at their next schools. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 academic year 
Age: 
13-14 years 
Tuition: 
36 periods of 40-45 minutes per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Intermediate 
Start Dates: 
Normally September but January and April also possible 
Price: 
£10,185 per term (3 terms per year) 
Course Enquiry: 
PET, FCE and school subjects 
Students at this age join the College’s Year 9. Students study a wide range of subjects before making their choices for their GCSE examinations for Year 10 and 11 at their next schools. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 academic year 
Age: 
13-14 years 
Tuition: 
36 periods of 40-45 minutes per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Lower Intermediate - Higher Intermediate 
Start Dates: 
Normally September but January and April also possible 
Price: 
£10,185 per term (3 terms per year) 
Course Enquiry: 
One- or Two-Year GCSE Course (ages 14-16 years) 
KET, PET and school subjects 
Depending on age and ability, students are either placed in the College’s Year 10, where they start a two-year GCSE programme, or in our special one-year GCSE programme. Students on these programmes sit an average of seven GCSE subjects each, and English language examinations are taken according to ability. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 or 2 academic years 
Age: 
14-16 years 
Tuition: 
37-40 periods of 40-45 minutes per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Intermediate 
Start Dates: 
Normally September but, in Year 10, January and April also possible 
Price: 
£10,185 per term (3 terms per year), with an extra £850 per term for the one-year GCSE programme 
Course Enquiry: 
PET, IELTS, IGCSE in ESL and school subjects 
Depending on age and ability, students are either placed in the College’s Year 10, where they start a two-year GCSE programme, or in our special one-year GCSE programme. Students on these programmes sit an average of seven GCSE subjects each, and English language examinations are taken according to ability. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 or 2 academic years 
Age: 
14-16 years 
Tuition: 
37-40 periods of 40-45 minutes per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Lower Intermediate - Higher Intermediate 
Start Dates: 
Normally September but, in Year 10, January and April also possible 
Price: 
£10,185 per term (3 terms per year), with an extra £850 per term for the one-year GCSE programme 
Course Enquiry: 
FCE, IELTS, IGCSE in ESL and school subjects 
Depending on age and ability, students are either placed in the College’s Year 10, where they start a two-year GCSE programme, or in our special one-year GCSE programme. Students on these programmes sit an average of seven GCSE subjects each, and English language examinations are taken according to ability. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 or 2 academic years 
Age: 
14-16 years 
Tuition: 
37-40 periods of 40-45 minutes per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
Normally September but, in Year 10, January and April also possible 
Price: 
£10,185 per term (3 terms per year), with an extra £850 per term for the one-year GCSE programme 
Course Enquiry: 
IELTS, IGCSE in ESL and school subjects 
Depending on age and ability, students are either placed in the College’s Year 10, where they start a two-year GCSE programme, or in our special one-year GCSE programme. Students on these programmes sit an average of seven GCSE subjects each, and English language examinations are taken according to ability. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 or 2 academic years 
Age: 
14-16 years 
Tuition: 
37-40 periods of 40-45 minutes per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
Normally September but, in Year 10, January and April also possible 
Price: 
£10,185 per term (3 terms per year), with an extra £850 per term for the one-year GCSE programme 
Course Enquiry: 
Summer Courses (ages 8-17 years) 
General English and school subjects (2 weeks) 
The College runs its own summer programme which we call the ‘Fourth Term’. This does not form part of the standard 3-term programme and is open to students, boys and girls, who wish to come for 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks to improve their English. The Fourth Term course is intensive with 30 lessons per week and regular homework. It should not, therefore, be considered a ‘holiday’ course, but a programme for the student who is keen to improve his/her command of English and also get to know something of boarding school life. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
2 weeks 
Age: 
8-17 years 
Tuition: 
30 periods of 45 minutes per week (26 periods for students aged 8-13) 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Beginner - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
7th July, 21st July, 4th August or 18th August (2010) 
Price: 
£945 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
General English and school subjects (4 weeks) 
The College runs its own summer programme which we call the ‘Fourth Term’. This does not form part of the standard 3-term programme and is open to students, boys and girls, who wish to come for 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks to improve their English. The Fourth Term course is intensive with 30 lessons per week and regular homework. It should not, therefore, be considered a ‘holiday’ course, but a programme for the student who is keen to improve his/her command of English and also get to know something of boarding school life. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
4 weeks 
Age: 
8-17 years 
Tuition: 
30 periods of 45 minutes per week (26 periods for students aged 8-13) 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Beginner - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
7th July, 21st July or 4th August (2010) 
Price: 
£945 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
General English and school subjects (6 weeks) 
The College runs its own summer programme which we call the ‘Fourth Term’. This does not form part of the standard 3-term programme and is open to students, boys and girls, who wish to come for 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks to improve their English. The Fourth Term course is intensive with 30 lessons per week and regular homework. It should not, therefore, be considered a ‘holiday’ course, but a programme for the student who is keen to improve his/her command of English and also get to know something of boarding school life. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
6 weeks 
Age: 
8-17 years 
Tuition: 
30 periods of 45 minutes per week (26 periods for students aged 8-13) 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Beginner - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
7th or 21st July (2010) 
Price: 
£945 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
General English and school subjects (8 weeks) 
The College runs its own summer programme which we call the ‘Fourth Term’. This does not form part of the standard 3-term programme and is open to students, boys and girls, who wish to come for 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks to improve their English. The Fourth Term course is intensive with 30 lessons per week and regular homework. It should not, therefore, be considered a ‘holiday’ course, but a programme for the student who is keen to improve his/her command of English and also get to know something of boarding school life. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
8 weeks 
Age: 
8-17 years 
Tuition: 
30 periods of 45 minutes per week (26 periods for students aged 8-13) 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Beginner - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
7th July (2010) 
Price: 
£945 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Easter Courses (ages 13-17 years) 
GCSE intensive revision courses (1 or 2 weeks) 
These courses are dedicated to non-native English speakers who are preparing for GCSE examinations in the summer. Detailed revision is provided of two subjects per week, chosen by the student. Work is done in small classes and includes examination technique and practice, and individual guidance. Subjects normally include: IGCSE in ESL; Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; Biology; History; Geography; Art; Business Studies. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 or 2 weeks 
Age: 
16 years 
Tuition: 
30 periods of 45 minutes per week (+ supervised exam practice / prep time) 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
6th or 12th April (2010) 
Price: 
£995 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Intensive General English courses (1 or 2 weeks) 
These courses are intended for non-native English speakers who wish to develop their language skills in a friendly and encouraging environment. English is a priority, but lessons are included in Mathematics, the Sciences, Geography, History and Information Technology. A full sports and recreational programme is also included. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 or 2 weeks 
Age: 
13-17 years 
Tuition: 
30 periods of 45 minutes per week (+ supervised prep time) 
Maximum Class Size: 
8 students 
Levels: 
A range of levels can be catered for. 
Start Dates: 
6th or 12th April (2010) 
Price: 
£945 per week 
Course Enquiry: