Year 7 | 13+ English | Top Set Course

Description:

Laying the Foundations for Top Set Success & Future GCSE Excellence This in-person Saturday course in Pont Street, Knightsbridge, is designed for Year 7 students aiming for top set English placement and long-term academic success. Building on previous entrance exam preparation, this programme strengthens core skills in comprehension, writing, and exam technique, ensuring students are well-prepared for the demands of GCSE coursework and examinations. Having worked together in preparation for the prep and senior school entrance examinations, many families wish to continue with eyes fixed on achieving top set positions and developing the foundations for GCSE English. Growth mindset, stress management, study skills, goal setting, resilience, confidence and metacognition work. Comprehension – text analysis (prose and poetry), annotation skills, question analysis, structuring answers (PETA), writing with precision. Meticulous in making a clear point, choosing appropriate evidence, naming the technique and analysing the effect. Writing Skills (creative and personal response styles). Writing mastery is a key focus, helping students develop creative and personal response writing that aligns with examiner expectations. Our proven methodology has led to all students achieving a Grade 9 in iGCSE English Literature and Language in 2024, and this course ensures students are on track for the same level of success. With additional emphasis on vocabulary building, punctuation, grammar, and study skills, students will gain the tools needed to approach English with confidence, precision, and resilience, setting them apart in competitive academic environments. Our Year 7 Saturday class identifies gaps and lays the foundations for the skills required at GCSE coursework and examinations. Give your child the advantage they need to secure a top set position and excel in GCSE English. Enrol today in our Year 7 English and Mindset course and set them up for academic success.