Grade Booster courses - 2021-22 (In-person and Online)
Effective GCSE and A-Level teaching in Core Academic subjects
Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology - at both GCSE and A-level. In addition, we also cover History, Economics and Psychology for A-level.
Courses on offer:
Saturday classes - our flagship programme - in-person or online
Intensive Revision - two day (GCSE) or three-day (A-level) per subject during school holidays
Flexible, module-based online learning - limited to Physics, Chemistry and Biology GCSE only
Consultation tuition - one-to-one teaching by a top teacher (limited availability)
✬ A combination of both small-group and one-to-one teaching
✬ Long established, with a proven track record of helping GCSE and A-level students to achieve the top grades in core academic subjects
✬ High quality and dedicated teachers - those whom top private schools would be proud to have. These professional educators possess a history of bringing out the best in young people.
✬ Our lessons are now In-Person at our centres. However, the online option is available Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
BENEFITS OF THE COURSE
Effective small-group tuition - led by a competent teacher - some of the very best teachers of A-level and GCSE
Courses led by Expert Teachers who help identify and improve students' areas of weakness
Salient topics are taught and questions attempted on those topics
Reinforcement of key aspects of the specification - teaching to gain a better understanding of the concepts
Your child ends up with a much-improved subject knowledge and mastery of exam technique
A realistic chance of improving by one or perhaps two grade boundaries. Yes, even at this stage of the exam preparation
A boost in confidence in problematic areas of the specification
Drastically reduced stress and anxiety in the weeks and days leading to the summer exams
A focus on mastery of exam technique, so your child is able to apply their knowledge more effectively
Mr. McManus BEd (Hons) MA(Ed) NPQH)
Our Senior Physics Teacher and Head of Science speaks about the impact of the Saturday Classes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. He talks about the benefits the revision classes bring in maximising students' potential and enhancing their understanding of the topics - allowing them to obtain top exam grades in Triple Science and Combined (double) Science.
Mr. J Smith MA Oxon - Mathematics
In this short video, Mr. J Smith compares the differences between the two-day or three-day intensive revision courses and the regular, weekly Saturday Classes for GCSE and A-level students. In his explanation, you can see the benefits for each of the two courses, and how they can help in making a difference to students' understanding and examination performance.
In-Person Teaching at the centres Fees for 2021-22 - from September 2021
- GCSE & KS3 - fees per term - (Term 1 has 10 Saturdays - extra 2 Saturdays for D & A - Diagnostic and Alignment. Terms 2 has 8 Saturdays and Term 3 also has 8 Saturdays)
| Termly fees for GCSE & KS3 - In-Person lessons | |||
| Term 1 (including D & A) | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
| 5 subjects (Eg. Maths, English and Triple Science) | £2,395 | £1,990 | £1,990 |
| 4 subjects (Eg. Maths, English and Double Science) | £1,950 | £1,595.00 | £1,595.00 |
| 3 subjects (Eg. Triple Science) | £1,520 | £1,215 | £1,215 |
| 2 subjects (Eg. Maths and English OR Combined Science) | £1,080 | £680 | £680 |
| 1 subject (Eg. Maths OR English) | £680 | £425 | £425 |
ONLINE teaching
GCSE & KS3 - fees per term - (Term 1 has 10 Saturdays - extra 2 Saturdays for D & A
- Diagnostic and Alignment. Terms 2 and 3 each has 8 Saturdays)
| Termly fees for GCSE & KS3 - online lessons | |||
| Term 1 (including D & A) | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
| 5 subjects (Eg. Maths, English and Triple Science) | £1,692 | £1,287 | £1,287 |
| 4 subjects (Eg. Maths, English and Double Science) | £1,453 | £1,098 | £1,098 |
| 3 subjects (Eg. Triple Science) | £1,181 | £876 | £876 |
| 2 subjects (Eg. Maths and English OR Combined Science) | £873 | £618 | £618 |
| 1 subject (Eg. Maths OR English) | £598 | £343 | £343 |
In-Person Teaching at the centres Fees for 2021-22 - from September 2021
- A-level - fees per term - (Term 1 has 10 Saturdays - extra 2 Saturdays for D & A - Diagnostic and Alignment. Terms 2 has 8 Saturdays and Term 3 also has 8 Saturdays)
Termly fees for A-level - In-Person lessons | |||
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
| Term 1 (including D & A) | |||
| 1 subject | £1,120 | £865 | £865 |
| 2 subjects | £1,885 | £1,630 | £1,630 |
| 3 subjects | £2,675 | £2,370 | £2,370 |
| 4 subjects | £3,440 | £3,085 | £3,085 |
ONLINE teaching
A-level - AS or A2 - fees per term (8 Saturdays after the Diagnostic and Alignment) Saturday Classes
| Termly fees for A-level - online lessons | |||
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | |
| Term 1 (including D & A) | |||
| 1 subject | £930 | £675 | £675 |
| 2 subjects | £1,418 | £1,183 | £1,183 |
| 3 subjects | £1,931 | £1,656 | £1,656 |
| 4 subjects | £2,379 | £2,064 | £2,064 |
Diagnostic & Alignment (compulsory - paid Term 1 only) - the first two Saturdays - assessment, interview and profile included |
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Intensive Revision fees
Courses are held during school holidays – 2 full days per subject for GCSE and 3 full days for A-level
| Number of Subjects | GCSE & IGCSE | A-level AS & A2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £365 | £645 |
| 2 | £695 | £1,265 |
| 3 | £995 | £1,765 |
| 4 | £1,285 | £2,325 |
| 5 | £1,555 | £2,750 |
In-Person Teaching - Additional Information on Lessons and Fees
KS3 and GCSE (in-premises at our centre)
Every Saturday, students in classes of no more than 8 will spend:
- 1 hour 15 minutes on English
- 1 hour 15 minutes on Maths
- 1 hour 15 minutes on each Science subject - Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Most students spend between 4 and 5 hours with us every Saturday studying English, Maths and two or three science subjects. However students can opt to do just 1 or 2 subjects.
Average class size at GCSE and KS3 is between five and six students per class.
Classes are usually held from 9am to about 3.30pm.
Our grade guarantee applies to students who study for the whole academic year in Y11 and the whole two years at A-level.
AS and A2 (in-premises at our centre)
Every Saturday, students in classes of no more than 6 will spend 2 hours on each subject, with up to 4 subjects covered that day.
Most classes start late morning, with some scheduled for the afternoon that do not finish until 6pm or later.
The main exam boards we cover are AQA, Edexcel and OCR and tuition is tailored to the exam board of each student.
Our grade guarantee applies.
Excel in Key Subjects also offers Christmas and Easter Revision, as well as One to One Tuition.
ONLINE Teaching Additional Information on Lessons and Fees
GCSE - effective small group tuition (online lesson via Zoom/Microsoft Teams)
2 teaching sessions per week and a milestone assignment
GCSE - Y11, Y10 or KS3
- 45 minutes of small group teaching
- 60 minutes of homework assignment set mainly exam questions, based on topic(s) covered in the lesson
- 10 to 15 minutes of one-to-one tutorial (live video session)- dedicated to addressing individual student's weaknesses
- Milestone work set and marked, with written feedback provide.This should be work that is focused to the need of individual student and in theory, it should not be the same for all the student in the group.
A-level - effective small group tuition (online lesson via Zoom/Microsoft Teams)
A-level - for first or second year
- 60 minutes of small group teaching
- at least 75 minutes of homework assignment set mainly exam questions, based on topic(s) covered in the lesson
- 15 to 20 minutes of one-to-one tutorial (live video session)- dedicated to addressing individual student's weaknesses
- Milestone work set and marked, with written feedback provide.This should be work that is focused to the need of individual student and in theory, it should not be the same for all the student in the group.
Milestone Task
At the end of the teaching session, questions are set in what we call a "milestone task" piece of work.
The student is expected to do the milestone task by answering the questions and submitting them, either by e-mail or into our online portal. We expect the work to be printed out and in handwriting, as this reflects the way the actual GCSE exam will be done. Practising in the form of writing on paper is vital, as part of the exam technique training.
The work is expected to be done and submitted within 48 hours. The teacher will check all the work.
The second session - the tutorial. This is teaching for about 10 minutes for GCSE and KS3 and about 15 to 20 minutes for A-level. The tutorial session is when the teaching consultant goes through key elements (usually about 15 to 20 marks' worth ) of the questions that were set. The teacher will explain the answers and also ensure that some of the work is marked - with written or verbal comment provided.
The student will have access to the video of the teaching session for up to one year after the course has ended. This will be on our online platform.
Diagnostic and Alignment (D&A) is compulsory irrespective of when a student starts. This session takes place before the start of the actual lessons. The diagnostic session requires a student to sit for a test based on the subject(s) in which the student is enrolled. The test enables us to know the strengths and weaknesses of the student. The diagnostic is followed by an interview with the subject teacher(s). The teacher asks quite a number of questions to the student based on his/her performance in the diagnostic test and on his/her past exam results and school reports. This is also an opportunity for the student to express himself/herself. Post-interview, we create a specific profile of the student and the process of alignment starts. By alignment we mean the process of placing the student in the group that represents attributes similar to him/her.
In simple words, the student will be placed in a group of other students with the same academic level. After the D&A, the most appropriate learning package reflecting the unique requirements of the student is designed and the student is taught according to that plan.
Due to the uncertainty over COVID-19, all Saturday classes are planned to be online, and these fees are set accordingly. However, we hope to hold the diagnostic tests and also to have one-day tutorial courses at a centre - once every term or so. This is provided it is safe to do so; if not, those will be online as well. In the event that Social distancing is completely removed, we will review the situation and consider rescheduling for courses to be in-centre, face to face courses or we will set separate courses in centres. Parents who prefer for their children not to come to the centre will be offered an equivalent service online, and we will try to the best of our ability to make the experience and value as close as possible to in-person learning. These fees are purely for online courses.
The most popular combination at GCSE and KS3 are English, Maths and Combined Science (for those who are taking Combined or Single Science). This is treated as 4 Subjects at EIKS. It usually results in five GCSE exam grades: two for English, two for Science and one for Maths. Only Triple Science students who are also taking both Maths and English will pay for five subjects. They will spend 6 hrs 15 minutes studying each Saturday and obtain six GCSE exam grades at the end. For all students, a full academic year consists of a period of Diagnostic and Alignment (the first two Saturdays). This is followed by three terms, each term consisting of 8 Saturdays.
The usual payment method is to pay the D&A and first term's fee as initial payment. Thereafter, payment for the second term and then the third term three weeks before term starts. A monthly payment option is also available.
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Referral Policy: A parent or student who introduces us to another parent will receive a voucher of at least £50 or the parent will receive a discount of up to 5% (whichever is greater) on the next instalment of fees they are paying. If a parent wants to enrol a second child, there is a 10% discount on the whole fee for the second child. | |
Rules on fees
- Our policy has always been that if someone enrols and pays for future academic years, the fees at the time they enrol apply - with all the usual rules
- Full payment for the academic year - 5% discount
- Termly payment - No discount for termly payment, but they will pay this year's fee for all three terms and any increase in fees within the academic year will not apply.
- Monthly payment - only available if joining 6 months before the end of the course.
- Monthly instalments are also available for those who are studying more than two subjects and committing to the full academic year or the remainder of the year from when they start. A payment of £5 applies per instalment and
- payment is by standing order only on the 28th of each month and all the fees ideally need to be completed by 28th March but by 5th April, of the academic year at the very latest.
- The only way we take card payment for monthly payment is that, when you make the first payment, you are authorising us to take payment on the 28th day of every month and the payment will be deducted automatically each month from your card without contacting you. However, an invoice will be sent to you to confirm payment
A minimum of one term's notice, in writing, is required if a parent wishes to withdraw their child from the Saturday school. This is for those who are paying for the full academic year or termly. No refund is applicable for those who pay monthly, irrespective of when they choose to leave or reason for leaving. Please ensure that you read the terms and conditions for full information. Monthly payments are not applicable for Intensive Revision.