Information and dates:
Each session runs for 8 weeks, with lessons twice a week for English for Academic Purposes and Mathematics, and once a week for Critical Thinking. Participants may sign up for each course for either one or two sessions (1st and 2nd, or 2nd and 3rd). Online courses will be offered in English for Academic Purposes and Mathematics in sessions 2 and 3 (subject to regulations).
English for Academic Purposes
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Price: 2950 PLN
- Age Group: 12-15
- Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Time: 5:00 PM to 6:25 PM
Dates:
- Session One (Stationary):
October 9th to 27th; November 6th to December 8th - Session Two (Stationary or online):
January 15th to February 9th; February 19th to March 15th - Session Three (Stationary)
April 8th to April 26th; May 6th to June 7th
Mathematics
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Price: 2950 PLN
- Age Group: 12-15
- Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Time: 5:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Dates:
- Session One (Stationary):
October 9th to 27th; November 6th to December 8th - Session Two (Stationary or online):
January 15th to February 9th; February 19th to March 15th - Session Three (Stationary or online)
April 8th to April 26th; May 6th to June 7th
Critical Thinking
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Price: 1550 PLN
- Age Group: 12-16
- Course Format: Stationary
Session Schedule:
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 5:00 PM to 6:25 PM
Session Dates:
- Session One:
October 9th to October 27th
November 6th to December 8th
- Session Two:
January 15th to February 9th
February 19th to March 15th
- Session Three (FULL):
April 8th to April 26th
May 6th to June 7th
Course Descriptions:
English for Academic Purposes
The English for Academic Purposes Course is an ideal way to experience Akademeia’s first-class approach to learning for the first time. These exclusively designed courses are geared towards students between the ages of 12-15 considering applying to our school.
The syllabus will equip learners with the necessary academic skills and strategies to succeed in their secondary school studies. Key elements of the English language, combining both structural and lexical focusses, will provide students with the foundations necessary to successfully complete many of the same assignments required of our term-time students, such as developing research skills, academic writing, presentation delivery, and interacting with a variety of texts.
Mathematics
The Preparatory Mathematics Course is intended to provide a necessary foundation for success in an academic Mathematics pathway. Split into two age groups, the course is primarily designed for participants currently attending Year 8 (grade 7 in the Polish and American systems) or Year 9, with a view to applying to Akademeia to Years 9 or 10 respectively.
Students will be provided with the opportunity to learn a variety of mathematical processes, including problem solving, communicating and mathematical reasoning. They will be taught how to make connections between the subject and its applications, become mathematically literate, and to appreciate and value mathematics while making informed decisions as contributors to wider society.
A good, strong foundation in these areas of mathematics is necessary for success in future mathematics courses and this course will help students further understand, appreciate and enjoy maths so they are in a prime position to both study at Akademeia and develop a life-long affinity with the subject.
Critical Thinking
Our Critical Thinking course provides an introduction to the essential range of skills that help to analyse information, acquire meaningful knowledge, express well-justified opinions and comment on important public issues. In order to achieve this, we will touch on the following categories:
- Information skills: perspectives, research, analysis, synthesis, planning, questioning.
- Critical thinking skills: reasoning, evidence, claims, drawing conclusions, bias and vested interest, statements of argument (fact, opinion, prediction and value judgement), problem-solving, empathy.
- Independent learning skills: memory, note-taking, reflection, evaluation
- Collaboration skills: teamwork, decision-making, creativity
- Communication skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking
This course provides the ideal preparation to develop the key transferrable academic skills so valued by our school and necessary to succeed in demanding educational contexts.
Reserve Your Place!
If you would like to reserve a space, please fill out the form below. In case of any additional questions, please email [email protected].
Prep Courses Registration Form
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