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High School of Pre-A Level Course

Rochester Independent College

  • Rochester, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • High School

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About the program

A bridge course combining intensive English with GCSE-level subjects before A levels.

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge and study skills for Pre-A Level Course. Apply critical thinking
  • Communication
  • And independent learning across assessed coursework. Prepare for progression to the next academic level.

Career outcomes

  • Progression to A level study at RIC

Curriculum

  • Intensive English language teaching combined with a small number of GCSE-level courses
  • Often Maths
  • Physics and the arts
  • Taught in small classes to prepare international students for A level study.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Entry is assessed case by case: school reports
  • Public exam results
  • Passport
  • A Headteacher or Head of Year reference
  • RIC's English test for non-native speakers (plus Maths test for Lower School)
  • possible subject tests or art portfolio for sixth form. All international students need a guardian.

Accepted academic background

Age 14-15 at enrolment, Successful performance in RIC entry tests (English, Maths), Interview, School report, Passport.

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts or school reports
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence when applicable
  • Guardian and accommodation documents when required.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements (rochester-college. Org. Uk/apply/admissions). There is no fixed deadline
  2. Many apply by Easter for September. Apply online at official website (registration fee 360 GBP). Send exam results
  3. School reports
  4. A school reference and passport. Take the English test (Maths for Lower School) and have an informal interview
  5. In person or by Zoom. Appoint a guardian and pay the deposit stated in the fees page.

Other costs

Tuition per year£34,500 GBP
Application fee£360 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusRochester
Faculty or schoolSixth Form
DepartmentPre-A Level
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteRochester Independent College may offer merit, Academic, Arts, Or sports scholarships to eligible students. Award value, Eligibility, And availability vary by entry year and applicant profile.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    April 2027

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  • Program starts

    September 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.