Cambridge Tutors College
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Description of Cambridge Tutors College
- Year of foundation: 1958
- Location: Croydon, suburbs of London
- Age of students: from 15 years
- Type of education: mixed
- Number of students: 300
- Programs: GCSE, A-level (1/2 year), summer language courses
- Accommodation: host family
- Price: from 6600 GBP per term without accommodation.
Cambridge Tutors College is an international educational institution in the suburbs of London. It is one of the most famous secondary education centers in England. The school is currently specializing in preparing applicants for admission to Oxford, Cambridge, and other universities in Britain and the world.
Students from 30 countries are studying in the college. The lessons are conducted by highly qualified teachers, examiners GCSE, A-level. The schedule at Cambridge Tutors College is quite intensive. Classes last 6-8 hours, two more are provided for self-education. Every student in the college has a mentor. The teacher is responsible for the academic preparation of students.
Studying in the college is not just about traditional lessons. The sports, recreational activities are organized weekly for the students. Their schedule and program are made by responsible college staff.
Let's talk about the rankings of UK boarding schools. What criteria are used to compile it? How accurate is it today?
Most of the rankings are based on exam results for a specific year: GCSE, IB, A-level. These rankings are pretty clear about how well a particular school prepares its students for exams - and parents appreciate it. However, one should not assume that a school-leader is suitable for absolutely everyone, even if this is a good sign for choice. Many schools pay great attention to preparing for the highest grades, fully covering the chosen subject: this prepares for successful studies at the university, for admission to the most prestigious and ranking universities. But it is equally important to prepare the student well for the transition from Sixth Form (which is still considered secondary education) to higher education. The ranking is a quick guide: I would advise you to apply to several schools, having previously personally visited them and formed a personal objective opinion. This will help you understand if a particular school is right for your child.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Cambridge Tutors College
The program for the preparation of the Certificate of incomplete secondary education is based on the study of mandatory and profile disciplines within 1-2 years. GCSE confirms that the schoolchild has successfully studied two subjects from the mandatory list under the 8-9 class program and passed up to five professional ones. The study of academic English, one foreign and mathematics is provided in all schools of Great Britain. You can choose an additional list of subjects from more than 70 possible. Most often, students specialize in economics, the biological course, chemistry, legal knowledge, economic accounting, world literature. From a practical point of view, business and accounting are studied.
It is possible to pass a single national exam and get a GCSE, provided it is highly successful in different types of work. The GCSE program provides for careful monitoring of educational activities during classroom activities, preparation of creative and research assignments. Classroom work is assessed through testing, oral responses, non-traditional presentation of scientific reports, and active interaction with the school team when working in groups are also taken into account. Practical assimilation of knowledge is carried out in laboratories.
Cambridge Tutors College offers French as a foreign language. GCSE program traditionally provides for the study of mathematics, historical course, biology, economic theory, information and computer technology, physics, chemistry, legal knowledge complex, literature, statistics, political science, business fundamentals, accounting and art.
The program is aimed at providing preparation for entering higher institutions. In fact, the successful passage of the A-level is equated to the entrance exams at any university. Educational institutions around the world recognize the high educational standards of the A-level.
The content of the subjects is the same for all British schools. The two-year program is not designed to study a large number of subjects. Future applicants in the first year are only four disciplines, and in the second year the disciplines are reduced to three areas. Due to this, each subject is studied in detail, attention is paid to both theory and practical application. The college recommends to determine in advance with the necessary knowledge for the future profession and not to take objects close in content so as not to violate the academic balance.
Cambridge Tutors College has developed for the students at the A-level level courses of political science, mathematics (general and higher), chemical fundamentals, statistics (data analysis), accounting, law, business, physics, information science, history, biological knowledge, economics, literature (English), geography and economics. The main foreign language studied is French. From creative courses, students can explore trends in the development of design and art.
Confirmation plans for admission to the college can be made by making a deposit in the amount of 1 thousand pounds sterling. An additional amount will be required to register with Cambridge Tutors College. The English as Foreign Language lessons for international students who want to improve their English are also paid. Supervisory work of teachers assumes insignificant surcharges.
Beginning of classes in in September, January.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Cambridge Tutors College students live in English families. Meals are organized on a half-board basis. In the family, children are offered breakfast and dinner. Students have a lunch at the college.
College students are guaranteed comfortable living conditions. All conditions for this are created in host families. Family selection is carried out taking into account the requirements, wishes of the student and his parents.
Subjects and sports
Advantages
- Extremely friendly atmosphere in the college. This facilitates the rapid adaptation of foreign students to school life, the rules of teaching, the requirements of teachers.
- Strict monitoring of academic performance. It guarantees the quality of testing knowledge and the ability to make a realistic forecast for entering the University of Britain.
- The presence of a tutor for each student. The mentor provides all-round support to students, supervises academic progress.
- Family residence. This contributes to the improvement of English in everyday life.
Facilities and equipment at Cambridge Tutors College
The college is one of the most modern educational institutions in England. It is fully equipped with educational materials, electronic equipment, tools for the creative development of students, sports. Classes in the college are equipped with interactive whiteboards. In a computer class, a WI-Fi zone operates. For students there is also a rich library, a language center.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- Deposit;
- Registration fee;
- Examination fees;
- Educational materials;
- Additional classes in English;
- Supervision;
- Visa fees and services.
Extras:
- Deposit for a course/programme 3000 GBP
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 265 GBP
- Study materials 300 GBP
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Cambridge Tutors College
Our son is studying a middle class program at Cambridge Tutors College. From the very beginning I planned to get a higher education in England. My friends advised to start as early as possible, transfer to the school abroad.
We addressed SMAPSE: friendly attitude and high-quality advice, there is no admission commission and a large selection of institutions. I take the GCSE course in Cambridge Tutors College: the reviews are excellent, rankings is high, and the location near London is still bribed, the same transfer is easier to organize.
Programs are complex, but the son likes it. For example, he plans to go to the microbiology departments, he focuses on biology and chemistry at school. There is a laboratory, and compositions, and examples for research, teachers are young, so that all information is up-to-date. It is convenient that the school not only cares about lessons, but in fact can take the child every day from and to: the son sends photos from various excursions, sports olympiads, entertainment, and all this is already included in the program. We did not have an English barrier, in general, we learn the language from the first grade.
In general, we very much hope that all the work will not be in vain and it will be possible to enter a good high school abroad - with Smapse, again, we have selected several prestigious options, in two years we will get documents and prepare.
After we decided to send the child to the British university, the task was to prepare for admission - a school with an English bias and language courses are good, but a full stay in an English-speaking country is quite another matter.
My son was still in the school, and Smapse specialists immediately advised us about the A-level course. It's something like a senior class, studyign is more complex and deep. Moreover, you can choose subjects yourself. Plus, the A-level certificate is very much appreciated, and the child, most likely, does not even have to pass the entrance exams.
SMAPSE experts helped choose Cambridge Tutors College: reviews are excellent, high place in the national ranking, beautiful photos (looked directly on the site of Smapse), and London is located wuite near. We spent much time receiving a British visa, it was not so simple - but thanks to Nikolai from Smapse, who constantly explained difficult moments, helped to make out the documents. The company conducts enrollment and admission free of charge. My son is very pleased with his studies and the chosen college: although it is difficult for him, but he has become much more confident in his English. Now it's exactly possible to enter the British university!
I found out about SMAPSE from my school friend. He advised me to address it as his elder brother has already used the services of the company and gone to study in the UK.
I like the attitude to clients, besides the fact that all the necessary documents are collected for me, and at any time I can apply to employees on my questions. For example, with questions on admission to universities in the UK. I am grateful to SMAPSE experts for providing high-quality services and for their friendly attitude to clients and I will continue to cooperate with them.
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
