OxBridge Tutorial College
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OxBridge Tutorial College
OxBridge Tutorial College International Tutorials in Oxford and Cambridge www.saes.info In an increasingly sophisticated and interconnected world, today’s learners must be able to rise to the challenges of modern life. While equipping learners with the skills to achieve the highest grades possible, our team of education specialists is committed to the task of helping individuals to think for themselves, challenge accepted wisdom, become open-minded and caring inquirers as well as to recognise their position at the forefront of future innovation. Janet Muth-Dunford Founder s·a·e·s Page 4 Table of contents Who we are ........................................................................................................................ 8 What we do ........................................................................................................................ 9 Our philosophy .................................................................................................... Our IB programmes ....................................................................................... 10 – 11 12 – 19 ׄ Pre-IB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ׄ Mid-IB Science / Mid-IB Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ׄ IB Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Masterclasses Our team ....................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................ Accommodation and leisure Terms & conditions, imprint Page 6 ................................................................. 18 – 19 20 – 21 22 – 23 .............................................................................. 26 Page 7 We know what we are, but know not what we may be. William Shakespeare Left: Individual timetables and personal tutoring are at the heart of our OxBridge College. Right: The academic environment of St. Hilda’s College provides an ideal setting. Who we are OxBridge Tutorial College has been carefully developed by our core team at s·a·e·s to provide the necessary resources and expertise for students facing the rigorous challenges of the International Baccalaureate programme and other international exams with high standards. direct response to increasing demand learning in a sustained and practical from our existing clientele. Adapting way throughout their adult lives. We and enhancing more than 40 years have therefore developed a range of of experience, the core team set up masterclasses delivered by subject OxBridge Tutorial College, ofering IB experts to give our learners the op- programmes that are at the cutting portunity to explore topics of interest edge of educational praxis. These beyond the parameters of the school programmes are designed to cater to syllabus. Students graduating from We also cater for students who are ic excellence, as well as for its in-depth the individual, enabling each and every an IB programme will have acquired preparing for other international quali- knowledge of the requirements of the student to develop as a human being, the necessary knowledge and skills to ications including IELTS, SAT prepara- German system. Most importantly, s·a·e·s while never losing sight of the need to make a diference in the world. tion, the Cambridge Ceriicate, TOEFL, is renowned for its investment in the achieve academic excellence. Learners are required to develop a IGCSEs, GCSEs and A-Level. learning potential of each individual. completely diferent skill set to most Our OxBridge Tutorial College has, as traditional matriculation exams, and Founded in 1973, s·a·e·s has successful- In 2002, s·a·e·s turned its attention to its underlying principle, the belief that this is where we can provide assistance ly prepared students for the Abitur in the needs of pupils confronted with learning should be a holistic process. outside the conines of traditional edu- Germany for over 40 years. A leading the challenges of the IB programme. Our primary aim is to support and cational systems. expert in this ield of educational train- This followed the growing recogni- empower students to become critical ing, s·a·e·s has established an unrivalled tion worldwide of the IB as a seal of thinkers and open-minded inquirers reputation for its emphasis on academ- academic excellence, but was also a who are capable of applying their Page 8 What we do The continuing success of s·a·e·s is founded on our belief that a truly efective learning experience can only occur if the process takes the needs of the individual into account. From the outset, we have upheld this The three IB programmes that we ofer principle by limiting our intake at Ox- are speciically designed to meet the Bridge Tutorial College to no more than needs of participants at various stages 15 students at any one time. All of our of their IB journey. Whether you are courses are a combination of person- about to embark on the programme alised one-to-one tutorials (14 out of and want to be a step ahead of the 30 lessons a week) and small group les- game, are in the middle of your pro- sons (16 out of 30 lessons). These les- gramme and require help with your sons are based on the model of intense extended essay, or are at the critical participatory learning, which is unique point before inal exams, we can help. to the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. This means that each class has Our aim is to not only consolidate but a maximum of 3 students. Our small also to extend the knowledge and skills group sizes enable us to really get to that individuals are required to develop know each participant individually, on throughout the duration of the IB pro- both an academic and a personal level. gramme. In addition to this we have As a result, progress can be monitored introduced a series of unique master- and enhanced both inside and outside classes to enrich the academic experi- the classroom. ence of our students and encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. While never losing sight of the importance of achieving the best possible grades, our course developers have gone to great lengths to tap into the academic, cultural and intellectual environments of Oxford and Cambridge. Page 9 The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. IV I D E SS MAST ER CL A IN D UAL COACHI N G S TUTORIALS WOR K SH O Sydney J. Harris Our IB learning approach Our holistic, empowering and academic approach places individual tutorials and small group seminars at the centre of the learning experience. PS PE R SO NAL DEVELOPM EN T We believe that in addition to the greater focus on enhancing skills within the classroom environment, masterclasses with experts are key to fostering intellectual curiosity and originality of thought – qualities that are highly desirable at prestigious institutions such as Our philosophy Oxford and Cambridge. What makes our The individual learning experience is at the very heart of everything we do. After successfully identifying the learner’s current level and determining where they ultimately need to get to, we develop a personalised roadmap to optimise each student’s journey through education and beyond. approach most efective is the broader Our belief that education means emphasis on personal development and far more than merely accumulating individualised learning. knowledge is relected in the goals that we set our tutors and supervisory staf prior to their interaction with our participants. These include establishing Page 10 a relationship based on trust, in which The learning experience we ofer at We cater for the inevitable overlap it is acceptable to make mistakes and OxBridge Tutorial College is intended in our students’ educational needs learn from them, as well as encour- to send each student away feeling that by grouping them according to their aging curiosity by asking students to they have enhanced their knowledge academic ability. Moreover, our unique think beyond the textbook. Our pri- and skill set in their chosen subjects. success rate stems from the high pro- mary aim is to foster a sense of joy in Moreover, we aim for our students to portion of private lessons that we are the process of learning itself, and we complete their courses feeling that they able to ofer. This enables us to indi- encourage students to continue to have fully engaged in a process, which vidualise learning concepts and adapt educate themselves outside lessons by has broadened their horizons and will both the content and the approach embracing the wealth of cultural, social enrich their future learning, maximise of our courses to the needs of each and intellectual opportunities aforded their individual growth, and inspire participant. by the unique heritage of our locations. their future career prospects. Page 11 Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. Benjamin Franklin Page 13 Grade / Class The grade or class you are attending when you register for an IB programme. These can vary according to country and school system. IB programme End of grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 (Year 11) (Year 12) (Year 13) Retakes Above left: One-to-One tutoring and individual feedback give students the possibility to work on their personal goals for the next school year. Above right: International exams and school levels vary according to country and grade. Below right: A good learning development does not build merely on written and oral work. Pre-IB Mid-IB IB Revision for annual exam IB programmes To satisfy the needs of our students The programme consists of 16 group at various stages of the IB, we have designed three separate study pro- The IB Diploma is no easy undertaking. Thanks to our teachers’ combined experience, students can face the challenges posed by this demanding programme with conidence and skill. Pre-IB grammes. Each course focuses on de- lessons (maximum three students per The Pre-IB course provides students with extensive preparation for the demands of the IB. veloping the potential of each student through the expertise of our core team: class) and 14 private lessons (one-toone) spread over four weekdays. Group lessons are designed to help Our programme has been carefully students with the compulsory aspects designed to familiarise students with of the IB, and students will be asked 1. Pre-IB the demands of the IB, giving them the to consider and discuss the questions 2. Mid-IB advantage of commencing their studies raised by the Theory of Knowledge ahead of the curriculum under the module, and develop their own ideas guidance of experts. in preparation for the extended essay. ׄ Mid-IB Language ׄ Mid-IB Science 3. IB Revision Morning lessons will focus on English, The course provides students with a with additional private lessons for cho- detailed overview of the challenges sen subject areas and taster sessions All other international exams such as that lie ahead, with advice from subject for those who are undecided on their IELTS, SAT preparation, Cambridge specialists on how to tackle each com- individual subject options. Ceriicate, TOEFL, IGCSEs, GCSEs, ponent of the IB. and A-Level can be booked as private courses.* * For more information please call our oice or visit our website www.saes.info Page 14 Page 15 a) Mid-IB Language The IB Language study programme is designed for students who are studying for the IB Diploma with English taught as the main language. The study programme focuses on developing English language skills, while at the same time devoting time to the student’s additional subject choices. The programme consists of 16 group lessons (maximum three students per class) and 14 private lessons (one-to-one) spread over four weekdays. Wednesdays are reserved for mock exams. The emphasis in the morning lessons is on developing conidence in text analysis, essay and commentary writing and practising exam techniques. The lessons highlight areas where students need more support and help them to develop new skills. In afternoon private lessons, students work on speciic subjects of their choice at higher or standard Time management, strategic thinking and in-depth knowledge of the subject will ultimately be decisive in inal exam results. level, as required. In these lessons the focus is on consolidating the student’s knowledge in the subjects and on moving up to the next level of expertise in their chosen subject. Teaching methods and content are based on the Oxford University concept. Mid-IB b) Mid-IB Science IB Revision The study programme comprises 16 group lessons with maximum three students per class and 14 private (one-to- Mid-IB is divided into two courses, one of which is language-based and the other science-based. The IB Science study programme is designed to support students who want to concentrate on the demands of the IB Diploma speciically in relation to the sciences and mathematics. The IB Revision course is designed to prepare students for their inal examination. one) lessons spread over four weekdays with Wednesdays reserved for mock exams. The focus is on exam technique, time management and continuous practice with support available for all individual requirements. Morning lessons will focus on consolidating existing knowl- This programme is suitable for students who need to consoli- edge, structuring exam answers and improving on any date or improve their performance in these subjects. remaining areas of weakness. Students can concentrate even This programme also comprises 16 group lessons (maximum more intensively on their chosen subjects in private lessons. three students per class) and 14 private lessons (one-to-one) spread over four weekdays with Wednesdays reserved for mock exams. In the group lessons we ofer Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths at both higher and standard level. Students can choose the subjects they wish to work on in the private lessons. These lessons can also be in non-science-related subjects. Page 16 Page 17 Mid-IB timetable We see every student as unique and aim to give each our individual support. (Sample*) Time Monday & Tuesday Wednesday *** Thursday & Friday Saturday Sunday 9:00 — 10:45 Academic Tutorials HL / SL Mock Exam Academic Tutorials HL / SL Workshop Study Work 10:45 — 12:15 Example: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Economics Example: A/B Language & Literature, History, Geography Personal development ** Extended essay, Theory Of Knowledge, CAS One-to-One Tutorials Workshop Study Work Personal development ** Extended essay, Theory Of Knowledge, CAS 12:15 — 13:00 13:00 — 14:00 Lunch 14:00 — 17:15 One-to-One Tutorials Mock Exam Masterclass options*: 18:00 — 19:30 The big issues Masterclass Masterclass Masterclass Masterclass Masterclass Democracy: Is it time for a re-think? Leadership in a rapidly changing world PPE: Philosophy, Politics and Economics What is art in the 21st century? World systems theory? Democracy: is it time for a re-think? Are the concepts of democracy devel- * The above subjects demonstrate the general set-up of the IB programme. Each student deines their own timetable by choosing subjects, workshops and masterclasses prior to the beginning of the course. oped over past centuries still valid in a changing world? ** Workshops & masterclasses vary depending on student requirements and availability World systems theory: A discussion on *** In a two-week course there will be a mock exam on one Wednesday and a day trip to London on the alternating Wednesday. Wallerstein’s theory and its implications for the current trends of ‘globalisation’ and ‘localisation’. Masterclasses Masterclasses are designed and delivered by subject experts to give students the opportunity to explore topics of interest beyond what is usually covered in the school syllabus. Our complementary academic programme of challenging and thought-provoking masterclasses, cultural events, and personal skills development days are an integral part of our course concept. We consider masterclasses to be an essential part of our eforts to consolidate and enrich our students’ learning experience. University challenge Challenges in science The arts PPE – Philosophy, Politics & Econom- Dark matter and dark energy: Are The history of ideas: Examined through ics: An introduction aimed at reaching scientists getting closer to solving the 20th century English and American The future world of work: The world of an understanding of social phenomena mystery of dark matter and dark ener- literature. How has literature in the past work is changing. How is it changing by approaching them from comple- gy? Do neutrons hold the key? relected the emergence and develop- and what are the challenges for your mentary disciplinary viewpoints using a future? Are you prepared? range of analytical frameworks. The changing business world ment of ideas? What can we discover Personalised medicine: how far has about ourselves and our world in the personalised medicine developed. Will literature of the 21st century? Leadership in a rapidly changing Digital Humanities: An introduction to it provide a more precise, predictable world: How business leaders are the topic, developing the application and powerful tool for efective diagno- What constitutes art in the 21st cen- reframing success. A discussion on of technology in arts and humanities sis and medical treatment? tury? Our perception of what is art has a report produced on behalf of the and social sciences. The course re- been greatly challenged in recent years. United Nations Global Compact and searches the ramiications of the digital Will this change our perception? Principles for Responsible Management revolution and open access, which are Education for the Rio + 20 Conference changing the processes of scientiic on Sustainable Development in 2012 communication and exchange. * subject to change due to course size, availability and interest Page 18 Page 19 Jamie Wilksinson Dr. Christian Edlich-Muth IB Consultant for Europe IB Consultant for Sciences Jamie is our consultant for all relevant Christian graduated from Cambridge content and teacher training for University in the sciences and is our our IB programme as well as being consultant for science-related IB involved in designing our masterclasses. content. He is also a research assistant Jamie teaches the IB programme at at the Bio Chemistry Department of the a renowned international school in University of Potsdam. Brussels. Ian Seeds Nick Johnson Consultant for Communication Skills and Exam Techniques Tutor for Physics and Chemistry Ian teaches Physics and Chemistry A-Level and IB Diploma at a London Nick has more than 30 years college and has many years of experience in teaching exam experience in successfully preparing techniques and developing overall international students for their inal excellent communication skills for exams. international students as well as senior executives in the business world. Janet Muth-Dunford Founder, Principal, Tutor David O’Neil Tutor for Biology and Maths Our team Janet teaches English and History. She runs teacher training conferences in David graduated in Maths and Biology Germany in co-operation with the from Oxford University and has since Brandenburg Ministry of Education. devoted his time to teaching the Janet is well versed in new and subjects he is passionate about in innovative teaching methodologies. international schools. Our core team consists of tutors, consultants, academics, and specialists who combine excellent academic qualiications with years of teaching experience, as well as in-depth industry knowledge. Add to this an unwavering commitment to our philosophy and you have a powerful mix. Our teachers are expertly equipped to bring students up to the level demanded by the IB and other international exams. Michael Cokayne Chris Bosten Tutor for English, Business Studies Academic Director and Tutor and Economics for Economics and Politics Michael teaches the IB programme Chris studied Developmental Studies as well as TOEFL and IELTS and other and Economics. He is head of our internationally recognised diplomas in international programmes, teacher English and Business Studies. training and teaches the IB programme with heartfelt commitment. Rachel Murray Tutor for Pre-IB English and Literature Vanessa Muth Tutor for Psychology and Sociology Page 20 Rachel graduated in English Literature from Cambridge University and Vanessa studied Organisational is now on a research fellowship in Psychology and specialises in Contemporary Literature at Bristol. cross-cultural relations, teaching She prepares our students for the IB and personal development. programme. Page 21 Any fool can know. The point is to understand Albert Einstein Above left: Living and learning at St. Hilda´s College Above right: Punting is one of the oldest traditions in Oxford and Cambridge. Below right: Our students spend their free time outside of lessons taking part in our varied activities. It is tradition that Cambridge and Oxford University compete every year in traditional sports. Accomodation and leisure Newham House at House. Students can also choose to in the park, open-air cinema and con- Corpus Christi College, Cambridge stay in trusted host families. certs. We will show you the best of the Founded in 1893 in picturesque university with city tours and regular grounds bordering onto the river Our Cambridge courses are based in Cherwell, St. Hilda’s College is a place the grounds of Corpus Christi College, where students can feel at home. Our a jewel in the crown of Cambridge Outside core tutorials, masterclasses, ball, swimming and many others. We students reside in comfortable student University and established in 1352. The workshops and personal development are a small group so if there is any ac- rooms in green and pleasant surround- school is based in Newnham House courses, OxBridge Tutorial College tivity you would like to do, let us know ings, close to the city centre and all it where our students are also accommo- ofers a wide range of activities every and we will do our best to organise it The programmes that we ofer take has to ofer. Students and staf live on dated. Two meals a day are provided day, ensuring that our students do for you! place in highly prestigious OxBridge campus or in nearby accommodation in the famous Corpus Christi Great not go home without having truly colleges. Our school is able to take provided by carefully selected host Hall that boasts a Michelin starred experienced English life in two of the advantage of university facilities, with families. The college accommodation pastry chef! Set in beautiful grounds country’s most traditional and culturally students beneitting from a highly aca- package guarantees you an individual with rose gardens and orchards in the enriching cities. demic and intellectually stimulating en- study bedroom and includes breakfast middle of Cambridge, Newnham House vironment. Moreover, basing our school as well as a main meal. Host families borders onto the river Cam and is a Oxford and Cambridge have a lot to in two unspoilt university cities with provide three meals a day, with a stone´s throw from the famous Mill ofer, and we do not want you to miss an immeasurable rich cultural heritage packed lunch for daytime at school and Pond. s·a·e·s is a family-run school and out on any of it! We will show you all of enhancesour students’ development. a main meal in the evenings. this is relected in the friendly, relaxed our personal favourites, from punting and personal atmosphere at Newnham on a Sunday afternoon, to Shakespeare Our students are given a taste of life as an undergraduate at Oxford and Cambridge that often inspires their ambition and academic excellence. Page 22 St. Hilda’s College, Oxford Activities: trips to London. You can participate in sports such as tennis, football, volley- Page 23 Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. Malcolm X Page 25 A big THANK YOU to all our amazing students who took part and helped us with this brochure! Janet Muth-Dunford Imprint Publisher legally responsible for content: s·a·e·s – Seminar for Advanced English Studies Janet Muth-Dunford Allee nach Sanssouci 3 14471 Potsdam Status: January 2015, First Edition Concept & Content Development: Martina Winkler www.martinawinkler.de Jörg Sebald Christian Frey www.christianfrey.de Editorial Oice & Text: Nick Johnson Janet Muth-Dunford Rachel Murray Visual Concept & Design: Sebald & Sœhne, Berlin Jörg Sebald www.sebaldundsoehne.de Photography: Christian Frey www.christianfrey.de Copy Editing: Claire Gordon-Kühl www.gordon-kuehl.de Printing: Cover: Wolfgang Köpp Druckveredelung druckveredelung-koepp.de Inside: Medialis, Berlin www.medialis.org Edition: 1,000 copies © s.a.e.s, Potsdam 2015 We like to support charities and organise our own charity events. We aim to contribute to environmental awareness: Please recycle your rubbish and don´t waste paper. Use emails instead. Terms and Conditions 1. Booking a Course 1. 1. In order to book a course you should send a registration form either by post or electronically to s·a·e·s. By booking a course you are deemed to have agreed to s·a·e·s’ terms and conditions. 1. 2. Once we have received your registration form we will send you a booking conirmation and invoice as soon as reasonably practicable. 2. Payment of Course Fees 2. 1. 10% of the course fees as well as any travel or transfer costs arranged by s·a·e·s on your behalf are payable on receipt of our invoice. 2. 2. The remaining course fees are payable four weeks before the start date of your chosen course at the latest. 2. 3. Please state the name of the student attending the course as well as the start date of your chosen course with every payment. 3. Changing your Booking 3. 1. Subject to availability you can change your booking without charge anytime before the start date of your chosen course. 4. Cancellation 4. 1. If you wish to cancel your booking, please let us know as soon as possible. You can cancel your booking free of charge up to four weeks before the start of your chosen course. We will reimburse any payments you have already made less any disbursements that s·a·e·s has made to third parties on your behalf. We will use our reasonable endeavours to minimise such costs. 4. 2. If you cancel your booking less than four weeks but more than two weeks before the start of your chosen course, a fee equal to 35% of the total course fees will become payable. 4. 3. If you cancel your booking less than two weeks before the start date of your chosen course but before such start date, a fee equal to 50% of the total course fees will become payable. 4. 4. In the event of non-attendance at your chosen course without cancellation before the start date, the full course fees will be payable. 5. Liability 5. 1. s·a·e·s’ liability shall not exceed such amount as is equal to three times the course fees for your chosen course, save that nothing in these terms and conditions shall limit s·a·e·s’ liability for death or personal injury caused by the gross negligence of s·a·e·s. 5. 2. In the event of a potential breach of contract by s·a·e·s, please notify us as soon as you become aware of any such breach in order to allow s·a·e·s to remedy the breach and / or to mitigate any damage arising from such breach. 5. 3. s·a·e·s shall not be liable for any breach of which you were aware but did not notify s·a·e·s of, if such breach could have been remedied, had s·a·e·s known of such breach. 6. Course Rules and Rules of Conduct 6. 1. The student taking part in a course ofered by s·a·e·s agrees to comply with the course rules and the s·a·e·s rules of con- duct, details of which will be sent to you together with the course materials and / or given to the student on arrival. The purpose of these rules is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and to create an efective learning environment. Parents are therefore asked to ensure that students are aware of these rules and the importance of following them. 6. 2. In the event of a serious or repeated failure on behalf of a student to follow the course rules and the rules of conduct, s·a·e·s may ask the student to leave the course if, in the opinion of s·a·e·s, the behaviour of the student adversely afects the safety and wellbeing of other students or interferes with the learning of others. 7. Changes to Activities and Timetable 7. 1. s·a·e·s will not be liable for any changes to the course which may become necessary for reasons which are outside of s·a·e·s’ control. However, s·a·e·s is keen to ensure that your course meets your expectations. If an activity or other service ofered by s·a·e·s has to be cancelled, s·a·e·s will use its reasonable endeavours to ofer a suitable alternative or make changes to the itinery to enable the lesson, activity or trip to take place at another time or another day. 8. Insurance 8. 1. s·a·e·s recommends that you take out appropriate travel insurance for your trip. 8. 2. Please contact s·a·e·s if you would like any help arranging insurance or if you are unsure about insurance cover. St. Hilda’s College Oxford University Cowley Place · Oxford, OX4 1DY PROGRAMME ZUR VORBEREITUNG AUF DAS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOM: OxBridge TUTORIAL COLLEGE WEITERFÜHRENDE INFORMATIONEN UND ANMELDEFORMULARE INHALT INFORMATIONSBLÄTTER UND ANMELDEFORMULARE Anmeldung IB Study Programme I. Unterricht, Kursintensität & Preise IB Language Based: Individuelle Kursplanung / Timetable Assessment Paper II. Kurstermine 2015 IB Science Based & IB Revision III. Unterbringung IV. Verpflegung Individuelle Kursplanung / Timetable V. Zusatzkurse VI. An- und Abreise / Transfer SEPARATES ZUSATZBLATT Vertragsbedingungen & Leistungsüberblick IB Seite 1 I. UNTERRICHT, KURSINTENSITÄT & PREISE In unserem Oxbridge Tutorial College bieten wir Kurse speziell für Schüler an, die mit dem International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)-Programm eine Alternative zu traditionellen Abschlüssen wählen. KURSÜBERSICHT: PREISE IB STUDY PROGRAMME IB Study Programme: 1. IB Language Based 2. IB Science Based 3. IB Revision 4. IB Privatkurs Unterbringung 30 Ustd./Woche inkl. 14 Privatstunden Gehobene Gastfamilie, EZ/VP 1.945,00 € * College, EZ/HP 2.230,00 € * IB Study Programme PREISE IB STUDY PROGRAMME, PRIVAT (30 Ustd. à 45 Min. / Woche, inkl. 14 Privatstunden) Es finden 16 Gruppenstunden à 45 Minuten statt, die auf vier Tage in der Woche verteilt sind. Der Mittwoch ist dabei für Examen unter Prüfungsbedingungen reserviert. Ergänzt werden die Gruppenstunden von 14 Privatstunden à 45 Minuten. Es gibt drei Kurse, die alle in Oxford stattfinden und privat gebucht werden können. 1. IB Language Based Das IB Study Programme Language Based richtet sich an Schüler, die bereits am IB-Programm teilnehmen und einen Schwerpunkt auf die englische Sprache legen möchten, mit einem Fokus auf die Optimierung von schriftlichen wie auch mündlichen Fähigkeiten. 20 Ustd./Woche Gehobene Gastfamilie, EZ/VP 2.340,00 € * College, EZ/HP 2.620,00 € * PREISE IB STUDY PROGRAMME, PRIVAT 2. IB Science Based Das IB Study Programme Science Based fördert Schüler im IB-Progamm, die sprachlich fit sind, aber ihr Fachwissen in den IB-Fächern festigen oder vertiefen möchten. Der Schwerpunkt dieses Kurses liegt in erster Linie auf den Naturwissenschaften. 3. IB Revision Das s∙a∙e∙s IB Revision Programme ist von uns speziell entwickelt worden, um die Schüler optimal auf die Prüfungen im Mai vorzubereiten. In 16 Gruppenstunden und 14 Privatstunden bieten wir den Schülern die Möglichkeit, alle lehrplanrelevanten Themen zu wiederholen. Unterbringung 30 Ustd./Woche Gehobene Gastfamilie, EZ/VP 2.840,00 € * College, EZ/HP 3.120,00 € * * Preise gelten für alle drei Kursoptionen (Language / Science / Revision). 4. IB Privatkurs Für eine spezielle Einzelförderung gibt es auch die Möglichkeit, alle Kurse als reinen Einzelunterricht mit 20 oder 30 Wochenstunden zu buchen. Die Inhalte werden vorab mit den Schülern oder ihren Eltern während des Anmeldeprozesses abgestimmt. Zusätzliche Privatstunden Zusätzliche Privatstunden à 45 Minuten zu je 75,00 € können vorab oder auch vor Ort gebucht werden. IB Unterbringung Seite 2 II. KURSTERMINE 2015 Ostern Sommer Herbst 28. 03. — 11. 04. 2015 27. 06. — 12. 09. 2015 03. 10. — 07. 11. 2015 Unterbringung in Gastfamilien und im College Unterbringung in Gastfamilien und im College Unterbringung in Gastfamilien Extra Termin für IB Revision: 11. 04. — 23. 05. 2015 Unterbringung in Gastfamilien III. UNTERBRINGUNG IV. VERPFLEGUNG IM COLLEGE (HALBPENSION) Das Frühstück und ein warmes Mittagessen werden im großen Speisesaal des Colleges serviert. Für das Abendessen stehen viele Restaurants zur Auswahl. Ebenso gibt es viele Einkaufsmöglichkeiten für die Selbstverpflegung. In Oxford sind unsere Gäste im traditionsreichen St. Hildas College untergebracht. Die Unterbringung im College orientiert sich an dem in einem Universitätscollege üblichen Standard. Die Zimmer verfügen über herrliche Ausblicke auf den umliegenden Park. Daneben gibt es verschiedene Aufenthaltsräume und kleine Teeküchen. Schüler, die in Gastfamilien untergebracht sind, wohnen zur Vollpension. Frühstück, Mittag**- und Abendessen werden bei der Gastfamilie eingenommen. PRIVATUNTERKUNFT / GASTFAMILIE (VOLLPENSION) Neben der Unterbringung im College vermitteln wir Privatunterkünfte. Die Gastfamilien werden von uns persönlich ausgesucht, die meisten Familien kennen wir seit Jahren. Während das College Halbpension anbietet, wohnen die Schüler in den Privatunterkünften zur Vollpension. ** Mittagessen am Wochenende, unter der Woche gibt es ein Lunchpaket V. ZUSATZKURSE Im Rahmen des IB Study Programme TOEFL oder IELTS Personal Development Ein TOEFL- oder IELTS-Abschluss ist oft eine Zulassungsvoraussetzung für den Besuch einer amerikanischen oder einer privaten deutschen Universität. Unser TOEFL- und IELTS- Vorbereitungskurs besteht aus zehn Unterrichtsstunden sowie betreuten practice tests, die in der unterrichtsfreien Zeit absolviert werden. In diesem Kurs geht es um personal training. Wir zeigen dem Schüler, wie er seiner Umgebung signalisiert, wer er ist und was er kann. Preis: 500,00 €/Woche k Berufl iche und persönliche Entwicklung k Studieren an einer ausländischen Universität Weekend Workshop k Körpersprache k Zeitmanagement Dieser Kurs richtet sich an alle, die planen, an einer britischen Universität zu studieren. In diesem Workshop zeigen wir alles, was Sie für ein Studium an einer britischen Universität wissen müssen. Der Workshop findet an einem Samstag statt und dauert von 9.00 Uhr bis 15.00 Uhr, inklusive einer einstündigen Pause. k Interviewtechniken k Rhetorik k Telefontechniken k Social graces (angemessenes gesellschaftliches Verhalten) k Das Setzen von persönlichen Zielen 15 Gruppenstunden am Wochenende (min. Teilnehmerzahl 2). Die Workshopthemen beinhalten: Bewerbung an einer Universität im Vereinigten Königreich, Voraussetzungen für die Zulassung, Vor- und Nachteile des britischen Universitätslebens, Vergleich des deutschen und britischen Abschlusses, Anerkennung des Abschlusses in anderen Ländern, Vor- und Nachteile eines britischen Universitätsabschlusses. Preis: 120,00 € IB Der Kurs beinhaltet folgende Themen: Seite 3 Preis: 450,00 € VI. AN- UND ABREISE / TRANSFER Ʌ Samstag ist sowohl An- als auch Abreisetag der Schüler. Es besteht die Möglichkeit, sich von s∙a∙e∙s direkt am Flughafen abholen zu lassen. Abholung Eigenständige Anreise Die meisten unserer Gäste kommen am Flughafen Heathrow an. Gegen Aufpreis bieten wir die Abholung von dort mit einem von uns organisierten Taxi. Die Anund Abreise vom Flughafen Heathrow erfolgt samstags. LONDON HEATHROW - OXFORD (KOSTEN CA. £ 29,-) Bitte buchen Sie die Flüge so, dass die Wartezeiten am Flughafen nicht zu lange sind. Die Ankunft und der Abflug sollten also möglichst zwischen 09.00 Uhr morgens und 16.00 Uhr nachmittags liegen. Falls es zu Wartezeiten kommen sollte, sind Betreuer von s∙a∙e∙s vor Ort und kümmern sich um die Wartenden. Die Abholung mit dem Taxi außerhalb der oben genannten Zeiten ist gegebenenfalls auch mit Aufpreis möglich. (s.u.) Gäste, die an den Flughäfen London-Gatwick, London-Stansted oder LondonLuton ankommen, können auch gegen Aufpreis mit dem Taxi abgeholt werden. Aus organisatorischen Gründen haben wir an diesen Flughäfen leider keine Betreuer. Die meisten Flüge kommen in den Terminals 2 & 5 an. Von Terminal 2 gehen Sie zur Central Bus Station (gut ausgeschildert). Am Schalter kaufen Sie ein Period Return Ticket. Dort nehmen Sie die Oxford Bus Company (Airline Bus) und fahren bis zur Haltestelle Oxford, St. Clements. Der Bus fährt von Haltestelle 14A ab. Von Terminal 5 (British Airways) folgen Sie der Ausschilderung zu den Bushaltestellen, dort gehen Sie nach rechts und laufen bis zur letzten Haltestelle, wo der Bus nach Oxford abfährt. Das Ticket (Period Return Ticket) kaufen Sie in diesem Fall im Bus. Busse fahren alle 30 Min. ab 06.30 Uhr. Die Fahrzeit beträgt etwa 90 Min. Sie fahren bis zur Haltestelle Oxford, St. Clements. LONDON GATWICK - OXFORD (KOSTEN CA. £ 35,-) Die meisten Flüge kommen im South Terminal an. Folgen Sie den Schildern vom Terminal zum “upper forecourt”. Am Schalter kaufen Sie ein “period return ticket” nach Oxford. Busse fahren alle 60 Minuten ab 07.15 Uhr. Die Fahrtzeit beträgt ca. 120 Minuten. Sie fahren bis zur Haltestelle Oxford St. Clements. PREISE ENTNEHMEN SIE BITTE FOLGENDER TABELLE: Hin- und Rückfahrt Abholung Minibus oder Taxi London Heathrow – Oxford zwischen 10.00 und 17.00 Uhr 195,00 € außerhalb genannter Zeiten 245,00 € London Luton – Oxford 230,00 € London Stansted – Oxford 250,00 € London Gatwick – Oxford 230,00 € LONDON STANSTED - OXFORD (KOSTEN CA. £ 36,-) Am Schalter von National Express in der Ankunftshalle kaufen Sie ein “period return ticket” nach Oxford. Gehen Sie zu den Bushaltestellen gleich am Flughafenausgang. Sie haben eine direkte Verbindung mit dem Bus Nummer JL 737, der etwa alle zwei Stunden fährt - die genauen Abfahrtszeiten erfahren Sie unter www.nationalexpress.com. Die Fahrtzeit beträgt etwa dreieinhalb Stunden. Sie fahren bis zur Haltestelle Gloucester Green und nehmen von dort ein Taxi. Als Alternative nehmen Sie den Bus Nummer ABA6. Sie fahren bis London, Victoria Station. Hier müssen Sie umsteigen. Mit dem Bus OX X90 fahren Sie weiter nach Oxford. Die ABA6 - Busse fahren ab 4.00 Uhr ca. alle 30 Minuten. Die Fahrtzeit beträgt ca. vier Stunden und zehn Minuten. Sie fahren bis zur Haltestelle Oxford St. Clements. BIRMINGHAM – OXFORD (KOSTEN CA. £ 36,-) Vom Birminingham International Airport fahren alle 14 Min. nach der vollen Stunden Züge direkt nach Oxford. Vom Flughafen zum Bahnsteig laufen Sie nur 7 Min. Der Zug braucht etwa 1 Stunde nach Oxford (HBF). Von dort aus raten wir ein Taxi zum St. Hilda’s College zu nehmen (£ 7). Tickets können Sie online unter www.thetrainline.com buchen. IB Seite 4 ANMELDUNG IB STUDY PROGRAMME Bitte ausfüllen und zusammen mit dem Formular „Individuelle Kursplanung / Timetable“ zurücksenden oder faxen an: LQIR#HGXOLQJRGHRGHU)D[ LQIR#HGXOLQJRGHRGHU)D[ (GXOLQJR6SUDFKUHLVHQ/\GLD.UH\HU (GXOLQJR6SUDFKUHLVHQ/\GLD.UH\HU $GPLUDO+LSSHU6WU $GPLUDO+LSSHU6WU :HLOKHLP :HLOKHLP KURSDAUER: Ƒ1 Woche Ƒ2 Wochen Ƒ3 Wochen Ƒanderer Zeitraum Anreisedatum Abreisedatum Hat die Schülerin / der Schüler früher schon an einem s∙a∙e∙s-Kurs teilgenmmen? ƑNein ALLGEMEINE INFORMATIONEN: ƑJa, im Jahr Name, Vorname des Schülers KURSE: Geburtsdatum Name, Vorname eines Erziehungsberechtigten IB Study Programme Telefon 30 Unterrichtsstunden à 45 Minuten, 16 Gruppenstunden, 14 Privatstunden / Woche Handy (Erziehungsberechtigter) Zusätzlich buche ich Privatstunden / Woche Zusatzkurse Ƒ IB Language Based Fax Ƒ IB Science Based Straße Ƒ IB Revision PLZ, Stadt E-Mail * (Erziehungsberechtigter) IB Study Programme Privat Ƒ 20 Unterrichtsstunden / Woche * Um die Umwelt zu schonen und Papier zu sparen, würden wir für die weitere Korrespondenz gern die angegebene E-Mail-Adresse nutzen. Wir bitten Sie daher, gut leserlich zu schreiben und eine regelmäßig abgerufene Adresse zu verwenden. Selbstverständlich geben wir die Adresse nicht an Dritte weiter. Ƒ 30 Unterrichtsstunden / Woche ANGABEN ZUR SCHULE Klasse zum Anmeldezeitpunkt Letzte Zeugnisnote Voraussichtlicher Examentermin (Monat/Jahr) Land der besuchten Schule Name und Anschrift der besuchten Schule IB Anmeldung IB (Seite 1 von 2) Ƒ TOEFL Ƒ Personal Development Ƒ IELTS UNTERBRINGUNG: VERSICHERUNGEN: Ƒ gehobene Gastfamilie, EZ/VP Ƒ College, EZ/HP s∙a∙e∙s empfiehlt den Abschluss einer Reiseversicherung. Ein entsprechendes Formular finden Sie im Internet unter: http://reiseversicherung.saes.info/ ANREISE: Flug: WEITERE INFORMATIONEN UND WÜNSCHE Ƒ s∙a∙e∙s soll einen Flug ab Flughafen Ernährung Gesundheit Ƒ vegetarische Ernährung Ƒ Allergien: nach London Heathrow und zurück vermitteln. Wir werden Sie kontaktieren, um die Details zu besprechen. Bitte geben Sie hierfür eine E-Mail-Adresse an: Ƒ sonstige Erkrankungen oder benötigte Medikamente: Ansprechpartner E-Mail Ƒ Wir organisieren den Flug selbst. Wir lassen s∙a∙e∙s die entsprechenden Informationen spätestens vier Wochen vor Anreise zukommen. Falls es während des Kursaufenthaltes Rückfragen gibt, kann s∙a∙e∙s folgende Person kontaktieren: Name, Vorname An- und Rückreise nach Oxford: Ich wünsche die Abholung per Taxi * Telefonnummer/n Ƒ Ja Ƒ Nein * innerhalb der Abholzeiten (siehe Tabelle Seite 4) andere An- oder Abreisezeiten auf Anfrage Ƒ vom Flughafen London Heathrow Kosten: 195,- € Ƒ vom Flughafen Ƒ vom Flughafen Bitte verraten Sie uns noch, wie Sie auf s∙a∙e∙s aufmerksam geworden sind: Ƒ Empfehlung von: Ƒ Reiseveranstalter: Ƒ Google Ƒ Sonstige: Ƒ vom Flughafen London Luton London Stansted London Gatwick Kosten: 230,- € Kosten: 250,- € Kosten: 230,- € Ƒ Die Anreise erfolgt selbstständig mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln. Wir informieren s∙a∙e∙s spätestens vier Wochen vor Anreise über die ungefähre Ankunftszeit. Vielen Dank für Ihr Vertrauen! Die Anmeldung beruht auf der Grundlage der ausgetauschten Korrespondenz, einschließlich Anlagen, Broschüren und der beiliegenden Vertragsbedingungen. Bitte vergessen Sie nicht, das beigefügte Blatt Individuelle Kursplanung / Timtetable auszufüllen. Dies ist für eine erfolgreiche Anmeldung sehr wichtig! Ort, Datum IB Anmeldung IB (Seite 2 von 2) Unterschrift der/des Erziehungsberechtigten INDIVIDUELLE KURSPLANUNG / TIMETABLE IB STUDY PROGRAMME LANGUAGE BASED Thank you for choosing s∙a∙e∙s. We hope that you will enjoy your stay with us in Oxford. To help you prepare for your course we are setting out some details below. To optimise the preparation of your course we are attaching a questionnaire (Timetable Choices) for you to complete and return to us. Please send the “Timetable Choices” back as soon as possible. Also you will find a “Student Assessment Paper” which you should send back at least 4 weeks before the beginning of your course. INFORMATION %LWWHVHQGHQ6LHGLHVHV)RUPXODUDQ LQIR#HGXOLQJRGHRGHU)D[ (GXOLQJR6SUDFKUHLVHQ/\GLD.UH\HU $GPLUDO+LSSHU6WU :HLOKHLP YOUR LESSONS On the Sunday of your arrival there will be a thorough assessment process designed to ensure appropriate grouping and maximum efficiency. Your group and private lessons take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesdays are reserved for mock exams, extra workshops, extra lessons, feedback sessions, English clinic and homework or London day trip. Morning lessons: 16 group lessons per week covering Literary Analysis, Essay Writing, Exam Techniques. Afternoon lessons: 14 or more private lessons per week covering the subjects of your choice. Feedback procedures are held twice a week to monitor your progress. You will be expected to write a mock exam in the second course week and prepare a presentation and a project for the second week. If you are staying with us for three or four weeks you will be expected to prepare an extra essay project. Evening academic programme: Workshops on academic and creative writing and current affairs are held regurlarly throughout the week on Wednesdays and the evenings. Presentations and projects are presented in the second week. IB Kursplanung IB (Seite 1 von 3) Individuelle Kursplanung / Timetable IB Language Based (Seite 2 von 3) TIMETABLE CHOICES Name Course Date: Phone: Name and Country of your School Final Exam Year: IB Diplom subject choices for your afternoon private lessons Choose a total of 14 private Lessons per week: Subject A: Subject B: Subject C: Course Book / ISBN: Course Book / ISBN: Course Book / ISBN: Level: Ƒhigher Ƒstandard Theme: Ƒhigher Ƒstandard Level: No. of lessons: Theme: Level: No. of lessons: Ƒhigher Ƒstandard Theme: No. of lessons: 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 Subject D: Subject E: Other Subjects: Course Book / ISBN: Course Book / ISBN: Course Book / ISBN: Level: Theme: Ƒhigher Ƒstandard Ƒhigher Ƒstandard Level: No. of lessons: Theme: Level: No. of lessons: Theme: 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 IB Kursplanung IB (Seite 2 von 3) Ƒhigher Ƒstandard No. of lessons: Individuelle Kursplanung / Timetable IB Language Based (Seite 3 von 3) Your extra curricula activities: Presentations Projects At the beginning of your course we will help you to plan your presentation (You complete the presentation in your own time). Project options can be discussed at the begining of the course and will be monitored by your mentor. Please write down what you would like to prepare. Extended Essay (If you have no idea we can discuss this in Oxford.) Students writing on their extended essay should contact s·a·e·s with details to enable us to provide you with the relevant suppport and guidance. Mock Exam Workshops On the second Wednesday of your course you will be expected to write a mock exam in a subject of your choice. We strongly recommend you to use this opportunity, because during your first exam preparation lessons you will learn about time planning and exam strategies which you can then put into practice. The paper will be discussed in detail during your lessons or in your private lessons. We will be offering regular workshops on the following subjects. The workshops take place on Wednesdays, in the evenings or straight after school. Please mark the workshops that would interest you Ƒ Shakespeare – general overview Ƒ Academic and Creative Writing Ƒ Stylistic Devices – an overview Ƒ Film Studies of English and American Literature Ƒ Current Scientific Affairs Ƒ other: (tell us what would interest you) S.A.E.S. STUDENT ASSESSMENT PAPER Please write a commentary on this cartoon. We would like to see the standard of your work so that we can make an initial assessment of your level. „Vorwärts in das Jahr 2000“, by Fritz Behrendt. Please write your commentary on a separate piece of paper and write your name, class at school and course dates at the top. Send it back at least four weeks before the beginning of your course. The address is: Seminar for Advanced English Studies, Allee nach Sanssouci 3, 14471 Potsdam Fax: (+49) 0331 70 56 36 | E-Mail: [email protected] IB Kursplanung IB (Seite 3 von 3) INDIVIDUELLE KURSPLANUNG / TIMETABLE IB STUDY PROGRAMME SCIENCE BASED & IB REVISION Thank you for choosing s∙a∙e∙s. We hope that you will enjoy your stay with us in Oxford. To help you prepare for your course we are setting out some details below. To optimise the preparation of your course we are attaching a questionnaire (Timetable Choices) for you to complete and return to us. INFORMATION %LWWHVHQGHQ6LHGLHVHV)RUPXODUDQ LQIR#HGXOLQJRGHRGHU)D[ YOUR LESSONS On the Sunday of your arrival there will be a thorough assessment process designed to ensure appropriate grouping and maximum efficiency. Your group and private lessons take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesdays are reserved for mock exams, extra workshops, extra lessons, feedback sessions and homework or London day trip. (GXOLQJR6SUDFKUHLVHQ/\GLD.UH\HU $GPLUDO+LSSHU6WU :HLOKHLP Morning lessons: 16 group lessons per week covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Exam Techniques. Afternoon lessons: 14 or more private lessons per week covering the subjects of your choice. Feedback procedures are held twice a week to monitor your progress. You will be expected to write a mock exam in the second course week and prepare a presentation and a project for the second week. If you are staying with us for three or four weeks you will be expected to prepare an extra essay project. Evening academic programme: Workshops on academic and creative writing and current affairs are held regurlarly throughout the week on Wednesdays and the evenings. Presentations and projects are presented in the second week. IB Kursplanung IB (Seite 1 von 2) Individuelle Kursplanung / Timetable IB Science based & IB Revision (Seite 2 von 2) TIMETABLE CHOICES Name Course Date: ƑIB Language Based ƑIB Science Based Phone: Name and Country of your School Final Exam Year: For each of the subjects you wish to study with us please list the themes you wish to focus on during your course. Also list the course books you are working with including the ISBN number. Extended Essay Students writing on their extended essay should contact s·a·e·s with detail to enable us to provide you with the relevant suppport and guidance. Have you completed your extended essay? Ƒyes Ƒno Do you intend to work on your extended essay with us? Ƒyes Ƒno If yes, what is the theme of your essay: Timetable Morning Group Lessons (16 Lessons à 45 min.): Subject A: Subject B: Subject C: Course Book / ISBN: Course Book / ISBN: Course Book / ISBN: Level: Ƒhigher Ƒstandard Theme: Ƒhigher Ƒstandard Level: No. of lessons: Theme: Level: No. of lessons: Ƒhigher Ƒstandard Theme: No. of lessons: 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 Subject A: Subject B: Subject C: Course Book / ISBN: Course Book / ISBN: Course Book / ISBN: Afternoon Private Lessons (14 Lessons à 45 min.): Level: Theme: Ƒhigher Ƒstandard Ƒhigher Ƒstandard Level: No. of lessons: Theme: Level: No. of lessons: Theme: 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 IB Kursplanung IB (Seite 2 von 2) Ƒhigher Ƒstandard No. of lessons: