UK Schools - Maximising Course Potential

Reach Cambridge aims to widen the horizons of its students through a combination of inspiring experiences and outstanding teaching. We offer specifically tailored programmes to the needs of individual groups of students in a wide variety of subjects.

The aims of our courses are twofold:

• To support able students towards the top grades at GCSE and A Level.
• To introduce students to the different style of teaching at University and enthuse them about Higher Education.

Reach Cambridge has a proven track record of running successful international Summer Schools offering enrichment for students studying for a variety of qualifications. In the past year we have begun working with schools in the UK to offer targeted revision courses for able students, as well as giving them an insight into life at Cambridge University.

Testimonials:

• ‘Not only did our students learn a great deal, they left discussing University and are now enthused about the possibility of applying to Cambridge.’ (Teacher)
• ‘I enjoyed the different style of teaching: the tutors didn’t tell us the answer but kept asking questions and making us think.’ (Student)
• 'This is the best programme I have ever seen. The range of experiences could never be achieved in a classroom. The students were able to experience, first hand, history, culture and fun in a supervised situation' (Teacher)
• 'I had an unbelievable time in Cambridge. I don't want to go home!' (Student)
• 'This has been one of the best experiences of my life' (Student)

When?

Courses can be run at any time outside the University term. This means:

• 9th December - 20th December 2007 (deadline 5th November)
• 20th March 2008 – 11th April 2008 (deadline 20th February)
• 29th June 2008 – 25th July (deadline 1st June)
• 1st September – 2nd October (deadline 1st June)

Tuition:

The programme includes tuition from Cambridge graduates for at least 5 hours each day. The detail of the curriculum and method of instruction will be organised in consultation with the school and in accordance with the needs of the pupils. Courses could focus on a single subject or a combination.

The subjects we are offer teaching in at GCSE and A level include:

• English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• History
• Geography
• Philosophy
• Religious Education
• Economics
• French

Examples of recent courses include:

• Poems from different cultures (GCSE English Literature)
• Electricity and forces (GCSE Physics)
• The existence of God (GCSE RE & A Level Philosophy)
• The Arab Israeli Conflict (A Level History)
• The Cuban Missile Crisis and Korean War (A Level History)
• Population pressure & climate change (A Level Geography)
• Pride and Prejudice (A Level English)
• Molecular pharmacology (A Level Biology)
• Astrophysics (A Level Physics)

Note: These are not University of Cambridge courses and do not constitute a University diploma of any kind. We aim to make the most of the academic environment and hire staff with experience of the University wherever possible to create excellent enrichment courses.

Lectures/Workshops/Activities:

In addition to the classes outlined above, the evenings provide opportunities for lectures on topics such as applying to University and the life of a Cambridge student as well as workshops introducing subjects such as law and medicine that are not traditionally studied at school. In addition, there are opportunities for relaxation with fun activities including trips to the cinema and bowling and sport and music. In consultation with the accompanying teachers, students are also given certain amount of free time.

The cost of the programme includes the following:

1. Accommodation at Girton College, Cambridge University
2. Breakfast and dinner at Girton College, Cambridge University
3. Tuition each morning and afternoon
4. Tours of the University, including the Colleges and Faculties
5. Extra-curricular Activities in the College & around Cambridge e.g. sport, drama

The cost of the programme excludes the following:

1. Lunch (can be taken at cafés and restaurants in Cambridge or in the College)
2. Additional Excursions or activities such as going to the cinema/bowling

Cost: The cost of the Enrichment Courses is very dependent on numbers of students, length of stay and curricular needs. We require a group of at least ten students from a school. We can run two courses if there are a minimum of eight students for each course. Guide Price: £295 including tax (for a three day course)

One teacher goes FREE for each 10 students from the same school, otherwise a teacher’s place costs £145 for a 3-day course.

Please do not hesitate to contact our UK schools liason if you have any questions:

Ed Vainker

ed@reachcambridge.com

07739 963 610