One Year Pre-A Level Course
Rochester, United Kingdom
Preparatory Program
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This One year pre-A Level course at Rochester Independent College prepares international students for A-Levels. It mixes intensive English teaching and GCSE-level study in Maths, Physics and Arts. Entry requires IELTS 4.5 or equivalent. The college accepts day students from 11 and boarders from 15; average class size eight; staff on first-name terms.
Career Outcomes: The course enables progression to A-Levels and UK sixth-form study, supporting routes to undergraduate study, apprenticeships or vocational training. It builds academic English, subject knowledge and study skills useful for STEM technical roles, creative arts pathways and further qualifications. Progression to A-Levels and university.
IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
This course prepares international students for A-Levels in the UK, especially for those needing to improve their English language skills. This course is a mix of intensive English language teaching and GCSE level academic courses. This course is perfect for students who need more English language support to achieve the level required for A level study. Day or boarding. Students will take a small number of GCSEs on this programme, often in subjects such as Maths, Physics and the Arts. Day or boarding.
