Newsbury Hall

• Academic programme
New language, knowledge and skills in the service of better thinking and becoming a better learner. Academically literate pupils can face the challenges of understanding and responding creatively to complex ideas in English and can generate both informed and personal opinions. Over the longer term the programme provides an ideal transition for international pupils into mainstream UK education.

• Meaningful content
Workshops in creative writing, guidance in essay writing, journalism workshops based on the school's cultural calendar, biographies, debates, literature, reciprocal reading, subject tasters, guided research projects with presentations, book club with presentations and discussions, eloquence ‘walkshops’, training in philosophical thinking, etc. Grammar and pronunciation are embedded throughout all lessons.

• Intensive Exam Skills
These programs teach exam strategies (for example IELTS and provide extensive practice tests   with feedback against mark scheme so that pupils feel confident going into the exam. Pupils also have dedicated language lessons to ensure that they cover exam vocabulary and grammar.

The experience of living in Newbury

Newbury is an historic market town about an hour from London and also within easy reach of Oxford, Winchester and Bath. Dating from the 11th century, the town has a population of around 30,000 and boasts a beautiful town centre with a picturesque canal and superb facilities including a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants. In addition there is a modern local cinema, excellent theatres and a whole host of sporting opportunities.

The town is also close to areas of historical interest such as Stonehenge and Highclere Castle and is in close proximity to nature, green spaces and  Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.