A-LEVEL & GCSE
STUDY & REVISION
COURSE
May Half Term 2025
Our May Half Term revision and study course is perfect for students who want to maximise their holiday preparations for public examinations and take their revision to the next level. Inclusive group tuition and teaching are delivered alongside expert individual sessions, and the course combines both day and residential options. Knowledge enhancement, curriculum understanding and confidence, alongside exam technique clinics are delivered in a supportive and encouraging environment conducive to academic study and rigour.
Intensive Revision and Exam Preparation Course
Berkhamsted School, Hertfordshire
23rd May to 1st June 2025
Our Intensive Revision & Exam Preparation Course is a highly effective programme that has helped many students achieve their academic goals. Students have the opportunity to access timely, individualised support, to help them prepare for their GCSE, A-Level exams, and other public examinations or external tests. All tuition is delivered by experienced tutors from Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh and London universities. Our course offers students the opportunity to practice past exam papers, join subject-focused drop-in sessions and improve their exam technique during the fully supervised intensive revision course.
To ensure that time is used productively, group tuition sessions that focus on a variety of subjects including Maths, the Sciences and Humanities, as well as exam technique and study skills, are scheduled throughout the course. Students can join sessions according to their personalised schedule at no extra cost. Support is provided during self-study times and additional one-to-one mentoring is available upon request. Evening group activities provide a fun and collaborative element to the course; students are encouraged to join every night after dinner to relax and recover from their studies.
MAXIMISE YOUR HALF TERM WITH US
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One-to-one meeting with the Academic Director
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Personalised study timetable for each student
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Over 7 hours a day of scheduled revision time
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Past exam papers to practise with from a variety of exam boards
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Exclusive group tuition focused on Maths, Sciences, Humanities and exam techniques delivered in person by tutors from G5 universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Imperial and UCL
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Tailored advice from university specialists for A-Level selection and application process for all UK universities
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Flexibility to include additional one-to-one tuition if required
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Supervised study and regular check-ins to provide students with full support, mentorship and encouragement
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Printing available on-site
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Individual study space available to maximise uninterrupted self-study time, combined with group study areas to enhance collaboration and shared revision strategies
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Access to boarding school sporting and communal facilities to ensure a balanced routine
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Online follow up after the course and smooth transition to continued mentorship from Avernus Education
A safe, encouraging and supportive environment
Personalised guidance and tuition
Individualised support, excellence achieved
Each student will be given their own personalised timetable with recommended additional group tuition sessions to attend. Students will also be assigned exercises and past exam papers according to their current level so they can work towards achieving their academic goals. The group tuition sessions are subject-focused and will be led by highly qualified and experienced tutors. Delivered small groups, students will have the opportunity to ask specific questions and gain personal support and advice. Group classes are available for all major GCSE and A-level subjects. If recommended or requested, additional one-to-one tuition can be arranged to complement the course schedule.
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
Supervised Revi
23 May
24 May
25 May
26 May
27 May
28 May
29 May
30 May
31 May
1 June
08:30-09:30
Breakfast
09:30-10:30
10:45-11:45
11:45-12:30
IELTS
Geography
Politics
Business
IELTS
Geography
Politics
Business
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Maths
Biology
Physics
Maths
Supervised
Revision
Supervised
Revision
Supervised
Revision
Physics
Supervised
Revision
Supervised
Revision
Supervised
Revision
Departure
12:30-14:00
14:15-15:15
15:30-16:30
16:45-17:30
Arrival
Lunch
Revision
Tips
Chemistry
Exam
Technique
Further
Maths
Supervised
Revision
Chemistry
Exam
Technique
Further
Maths
Supervised
Revision
Supervised
Revision
Supervised
Revision
Supervised
Revision
Supervised
Revision
Supervised
Revision
Supervised
Revision
Supervised
Revision
Own Time/
Tutoring
Own Time/
Tutoring
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Tutoring
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Tutoring
Own Time/
Tutoring
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Tutoring
17:30-19:00
Dinner
19:30-20:30
Evening Activities
20:30-22:00
Snack and Free Time
22:00-22:30
Bedtime
23th May to 1st June 2025
Berkhamsted School, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DJ
Years 12-13 preparing for their upcoming A Level examinations or other mock examinations
£195 per night
£95 per day
EXAM BOARDS SUPPORTED
GCE A Level:
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AQA
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Pearson Edexcel
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OCR
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WJEC
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CCEA
EXCLUSIVE GROUP TUITION
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Maths & Further Maths
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics
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IELTS
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Geography
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Government and Politics
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Business Studies
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Exam technique
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Studying and revision tips
Advice and expertise beyond the curriculum
Long term univeristy mentorship
Alongside core subject revision and knowledge enhancement, every student on our residential courses has the opportunity to participate in exclusive university preparation masterclass clinics. From degree choice and university selection, to how to craft a compelling Personal Statement and perform during an interview, our range of exciting application mentorship sessions will ensure participants are able to get the edge and stand out from the competition during their university applications and beyond.
Overseen by our Senior University Consultant, students on our course receive exclusive mentorship and insider advice on how to succeed! Student outcomes are a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality educational services and our dedication to helping students achieve their goals.
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