IB Easter Online Revision Course

Students select a total of two subjects and split these into their 'Primary' choice and 'Secondary' choice.  The subjects on offer are:

Maths AA           Maths AI           Economics         Chemistry           Physics               Biology

The Primary Subject will usually be a Higher-Level subject in which there is a significant gap between current grades and the final target grade. Teachers will cover everything from the basic skills of a subject, to an understanding of the most challenging concepts with inclusion of exam technique throughout. Students can expect to encounter revision in the majority of the topics and in preparation for all examination components. The Secondary Subject may be at Standard Level or Higher Level. Teachers will prioritise the topics and skills in which marks can most easily and confidently be attained in examinations, as well as supporting students in developing a personalised revision plan for the remaining course elements.

We ask each student who is enrolled on our revision course to submit a complete subject list with Higher Level/Standard Level details as well as recent mock results and target results. This way, our teachers can plan a tailored provision to ensure that students progress at the most appropriate rate to support their learning. 

Our professionally qualified teachers teach with creativity, innovation, passion and enthusiasm. We support an individualised approach to learning, and every student within each level is challenged and supported in line with their learning needs. Our online lessons are student-centred, dynamic and collaborative, making full use of technology whenever there are opportunities to enrich learning. The maximum class size is 15, which enables teachers to give students individual attention, and have their progress monitored regularly. 

Microsoft Teams
All our teachers have a wealth of experience of online teaching and learning through the Microsoft Teams platform. For those students who have never used the Teams platform, don't panic! We will send you a detailed handbook explaining how to use the platform so that you can really hit the ground running on Monday morning in your first lesson. 

Personalisation
It's really important for us that you are involved as much as possible in your online course and we will ensure that you are. This digital hub integrates conversations, calls and course content,  enabling you to study in a customised digital ecosystem.  Documents, files and resources can be uploaded and downloaded seamlessly and you will be able to regularly interact with your fellow classmates and teachers. From breakout rooms to the 'together mode' you - along with your classmates - will be the architect of your revision.

Your Channels and Support
Each and every one of you will be assigned a channel for both  subjects you have chosen and you will be encouraged to use this channel to attend live lessons, access resources, exchange ideas, ask questions and work collaboratively.  There will also be a general channel in which you will be able to ask the Course Director and administrative team any questions you may have during the course. You will be able to arrange calls with our supportive staff should you have any queries or need support with anything. 

All students in all subjects will commence the week with a diagnostic activity to assess current knowledge and examination readiness. This will reveal misconceptions and expose areas of weakness, as well as relative strengths. As the sessions progress, students can expect to be provided with techniques and materials to support recollection of factual material. Our experienced IB teachers will explain any necessary ideas from scratch while maintaining a focus on how these ideas can be employed in an examination setting. Worked examples and exemplar essays will be shared, along with scrutiny of how students can succeed according to each subject’s assessment criteria. The week will culminate in a concise final assessment so that students can evaluate their trajectory in learning to date, and what remains for independent study. The IB department produce schemes of work which ensure that each curriculum and/or syllabus maintain their breadth and depth.

Your primary subject should be the area of study you most want to focus on. You will receive 15 hours of online contact time for your primary subject choice and 8 hours of online contact time for your secondary subject choice.

It is for this reason we ask you to select your top three choices. We will inform you within 24 hours (1 working day) of receiving your booking inquiry whether we can offer your Primary choice. If we are not able to offer you this, it may be possible to study the same subject as your secondary choice.

No. You need to study a Primary Subject and Secondary Subject.

Don't worry if you have never used Teams - we will send you a detailed and practical guide on how to use the platform well before the course begins. 

All lessons will take place on Microsoft Teams and login information will be provided before the course start date.

There are a maximum of 15 students per class.

Yes, you will be taking part in live lessons along with your fellow students and there will be the opportunity for group work in breakout rooms. You will also be able to get to know each other in the group chat.

If you cannot attend a lesson due to illness, you must inform the Course Director as soon as possible so they can inform your subject teachers. All lessons are recorded, so you will be able to access content you missed. However, we strongly advised you to attend all live lessons due to the benefits of collaborative learning and the interaction you will have with your teacher. 

Missing lessons for reasons other than illness and/or emergencies is not encouraged. 

No, it is optional. Directed self-study work, such as past papers, will be given by your IB subject teachers in preparation for the following day’s lessons if you so wish.

Payment is made via bank transfer. We will provide you with all the details you need.