Description : English courses in Besant Hill School

Brief information: The educational program is designed in accordance with the national educational standards of the United States. The diploma of the senior school of the USA assumes not only development of disciplines, but also charge for each successfully mastered program of so-called credits. Beginning with the 9th grade, international students master the compulsory program, and vary the subjects based on their preferences. For studying subjects are available on the system Honors.

In the 11-12 grades of the school there is an Advanced Placement (AR) program. Students choose subjects for in-depth study. Successful results of the training under this program give the opportunity to receive preferential treatment when enrolling in higher education institutions of the USA, Canada, Britain and other countries.

In general, graduates of the school receive the necessary level of knowledge and skills to continue their studies and admission to colleges and universities of the United States and the world.

List of subjects to study:

• English language:
  • English language levels 1-4;
  • Writing block;
  • English Level 3 Honors.
• Social sciences:
  • History of the USA;
  • World history;
  • Сultural studies;
  • Religious studies;
  • Modern history;
  • World History Honors.
• Science:
  • Biology;
  • Chemistry;
  • Physics and Astronomy;
  • Anatomy and Physiology;
  • Environment;
  • Agriculture.
• Mathematics:
  • Mathematics levels 1 and 2;
  • Geometry;
  • Higher Mathematics;
  • Trigonometry, algebra, geometry;
  • Level 2 Maths Honors.
• Foreign languages:
  • Spanish language levels 1-3;
  • French language levels 1-2.

List of subjects on Advanced Placement:

• English Language and Literature;
• History of the USA;
• Economics;
• Geography of human habitat;
• Biology;
• Environment;
• Trigonometry, algebra, geometry;
• Spanish language;
• French language.

Quick overview: The program is designed specifically for foreign students for whom English is not their native language, or for those who need to improve their language level. Students are divided into different groups depending on the level of knowledge of the English language. Testing is carried out according to the TOEFL (general examination) and TWE (written English test). School grades are also taken into account, which the student receives during the school year.

The program is divided into three levels, in each of which students are engaged in reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar. Levels of the ESL system:

• The first level is the required level of language knowledge: PBT to 450 (45 IBT);
• The second level is the required level of language knowledge: PBT 450-500 (45-61 IBT);
• The third level is the required level of language knowledge: PBT to 550 (80 IBT).

A student with a level of knowledge above PBT 550 (80 IBT) starts attending all academic courses. The program also facilitates the adaptation of the student to the education system in the school, the campus and the order of life.

Brief information of additional support program:  The program is designed for individual support of each student of the school. The school's specialists make up a separate educational program for each student, including time management skills and practical strategies that students can apply in their studies to achieve the greatest success.

The program includes 3 levels. The first level is characterized by the highest level of support and development of skills, the second level - the middle and the third - the smallest. A huge advantage of this program is the constant involvement of the student in the process of self-improvement and development of academic skills. In accordance with the knowledge and experience received from the mentors, international student organises own schedule, draws attention to those subjects that need to "pull up", learns to cope with problems and failures.

Preparation for SAT and essay writing:

Dates of the program:

• 4-week program - from July 9 to August 5;
• 3-week program - from July 9 to July 30;
• 1 week - from July 31 to August 5.

About the educational program: The full program includes 4 weeks of training. The first three weeks of the program provide a detailed overview of all sections of the test, including discussions about format, content and overall strategies. Students learn the methods of performing test tasks and study common mistakes and shortcomings. During this time, students perform three full-fledged tests, adapted for educational purposes.

The fourth week of the program is devoted to studying the process of entering college, writing an essay and the presentation of the admissions committee itself.

The STEM PROGRAM training program:

Dates of the program: from July 9 to August 5.

This program is aimed at preparing students for future admission to the baccalaureate. It covers the following disciplines:

• Science (biology, physics, chemistry);
• Technology;
• Engineering;
• Mathematics.

During the training, students attend scientific laboratories, meet with leading specialists of the region and the country. The educational program has a clearly expressed practical character. At the end of the program, each student presents his report on the research. During the development of the program, students are identified with a further choice of the range of interests and profession.

The program "Young innovators":

Dates of the program:

• First session - from 9 to 15 July;
• The second session is from 16 to 22 July.

About the educational program: This unique program is designed to develop entrepreneurial skills and talents in adolescents. Students learn the methods of designing and creating their own business. During the session, teachers and businessmen with a world-wide name work with them, handing them their rich experience. Mentors work closely with each student to better discover their abilities, aspirations, skills and talents. The program is aimed at training the creation of your business from the formation of an idea to the launch of the project.

Students receive the necessary knowledge in the fields of:

• Real Challenges and Business Opportunities in the Modern World;
• Project strategy of thinking;
• Formation of the client base;
• Prototyping;
• User Response Testing and Feedback Analysis;
• Creating a Business Model;
• Presentation skills.

English Language and Culture Program:

Dates of the program: from July 2 to August 5.

Adaptation program for enrolled students. During the program, students intensively study English and study the cultural characteristics of the United States. Schoolchildren get used to the routine of the day, get accustomed to the campus. During the course, students make tourist trips throughout California.