Hi, Dan here, your friendly Academic Year Coordinator…
So, what exactly is this Academic Year business? Well, it’s simple really.
If you’re a student at an EC school for 24 weeks or more, you’re officially an Academic Year student.
Ok, but what does that mean? Good question. It means that you are able to take part in a number of actvities that are all designed to help you improve your English language skills. Here’s a quick overview:
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AY20 OVERVIEW |
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Ø 20 lessons per week Ø Regular tutorials with class teacher Ø Regular assessment (homework/progress tests/level tests) Ø Academic support from AY coordinator (Dan) Ø My Language Portfolio Ø Possibility to sit internationally recognised exams Ø Coursebooks and workbooks at each level Ø Reading chart at each level Ø EC Certificate of Merit (graded) |
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AY30 OVERVIEW |
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Ø 30 lessons per week Ø Regular tutorials with class teacher Ø Regular assessment (homework/progress tests/level tests) Ø Academic support from AY coordinator (Dan) Ø My Language Portfolio Ø Possibility to sit internationally recognised exams Ø Coursebooks and workbooks at each level Ø Reading chart at each level Ø Choice of electives Ø Reading Club Ø Lecture (every month) Ø Independent research skills Ø EC Diploma (graded) |
So, now you know!
Happy Easter!
Dan.