Released on: July 19, 2010, 4:22 am
Author:
Jane Smith
Industry: Education
London, July 2010 - AIS is an international school that hosts
students from more than 70 countries and helps prepare them for the
IGCSE and A Level examinations. In addition to advanced courses for
improving English writing, speaking, reading and listening skills, the
school offers a host of extracurricular activities. AIS is strongly
focused on developing young minds with practical skill sets as well as
academic excellence.
The summer is the best time of the year in England – especially in the countryside of East Suffolk, where AIS is located. The coastline is an enviable stretch of sunshine and dry spells, making it an ideal spot for the school’s many activities such as rugby, cricket, sailing, golf, softball, and mountain biking. There is also an intensive English language course. The UK Boarding Foundation Course and the One and Two Year GCSE courses for students between 11 and 17 years old also help with applications to chosen colleges.
Boarding school is a fantastic experience for those who want to go to university in the UK. Meeting people from different countries will encourage students to practise their English as well as learn about new cultures.Alexanders School has four houses for students, all of which have common rooms and separate dormitories for boys and girls. In addition to classroom lessons, there are regular trips organised to the nearby historical towns of Cambridge, Norwich and Colchester.
The pre-sessional foundation course for students is a great choice for students
planning to start boarding school. Open to children aged between 11 and 17, this
course also helps students pick the college or school they want to eventually study
in. Special English courses group students according to age and ability. There are
also lessons on British culture and customs to help students assimilate to their new
life abroad. These 2 to 6-week courses also have sports and extracurricular
activities designed around them, including recreational visits to nearby towns.
Alexanders School Bawdsey provides students with an edge in today’s competitive world. By combining lessons in the classroom with life skills and various activities, AIS makes sure students emerge confident and ready to take on a challenge, whether in a new school or a new country. Academic, cultural and social - AIS imparts lessons in all with equal importance. The school’s high standards ensure every student is more than prepared for the next step in their life.
About Alexanders International School:
AIS is accredited by the British Council and is also a member of the SKOLA group of
schools. It offers courses for IGCSE and Cambridge exam preparation, and other
school entrance exams as well. Being a boarding school, it also encourages students
to experience British school life to the fullest. The courses not only help in
building students' skill and academic prowess, they also enhance their confidence
as they interact with different kinds of people from different parts of the world.
Contact Details: 21 Wilbury Grove
Hove
United Kingdom
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http://www.alexandersschool.com/