Pre-GCSE

Pre-GCSE

We offer a tailor-made head start to schooling in the UK for international students aged 11 and 12.

Benefiting from all of the opportunities of a prestigious independent school, set in the safe and tranquil small town of Wellington and within easy reach of all the international airports, these young students are fully integrated into life at Wellington School and receive intensive English language tuition

English language lessons will be taught to groups of no more than five students and there will be specialist teaching in Maths, Science, Languages, Art, Music, Drama, Computing, Design Technology, not to mention extensive opportunities to enjoy traditional team sports and a wide range of co-curricular activities.

English Language Provision

General English Language lessons are provided in place of a Modern Foreign Language for students working in English as an Additional Language, for students in the Lower School. Emphasis is placed on key communication skills, such as Speaking and Listening, although Grammar, Writing and Reading Comprehension skills are essential elements of the programme.