• The Principal, assisted by the two Vice Principals, will be responsible for the admission of students.
• The main entry points to the College are at 16 and 18.
• Admission is generally at the beginning of the academic year, which is in September. (18 month - five term - A Level courses commence in January). Admission at other times and into other years can often be accommodated subject to the availability of places.
• Transfer from GCSE or IGCSE classes to AS level is subject to satisfactory performance at GCSE and the availability of appropriate courses of study at A-level.
• Applicants should have the required background experience and qualifications to start a course. For a typical A level course, the College normally requires 5 GCSE passes at grades A* - C /  9 - 4, including English and Mathematics.  A satisfactory IELTS score is an alternative to GCSE.
• Applicants completed Chinese junior high school (year 9) or transfer from Chinese Senior high school.
• Applicants are not selected by entry tests but the school does sometimes use diagnostic tests to ascertain what level of understanding a student may have in a subject.
• The College will outline the options available and explain the different Tiers in Mathematics and Statistics GCSE/IGCSE. Applicants are informed that any decision relating to Higher or Foundation Tiers will be determined by the subject Tutor after one term.
• Each applicant will be interviewed by a Vice Principal or another senior and experienced member of staff. The style of the interview is intended to be natural and informal, and provides an opportunity for the family to take its own decision over the education on offer as well as for the school to learn about the family and the applicant.
• The school sets other criteria for entry which it may explore at interview. These are that:
• the applicant is of the appropriate age and sufficient maturity;
• the applicant enjoys satisfactory general health;
• the applicant's learning difficulties and other special needs (if any) can, in the opinion of the Principal and Vice Principals, be managed within the school's normal provision;
• reports from the applicant's present or most recent school indicate satisfactory attitudes and conduct on the part of parents and applicant;
• where the applicant's present school is fee-paying, all fees have been paid and the parents are able, if required, to satisfy the Principal and Vice Principals that they are in a position to pay the fees of the courses applied for.

Teaching includes workshops, lectures, seminars, tutorials, visits and student-led projects. Assessment includes close book exam, practice-based work, essays, research portfolios(Art student), presentations, reflective reports, student-led and collaborative projects,

Guided to independent study

When not attending timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. This typically will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for exams.

Academic support

we recognise that at certain times during the academic year students will benefit from additional tutoring – over and above their normal school curriculum hours. We support students in their academic development by providing a range of study options that will build self-confidence, fill knowledge gaps and improve examination technique. This including Chinese and British tutors for your Chinese and UK subjects. 

Dedicated Personal tutor

The school has developed a highly effective personal tutor system that works closely with staff to ensure that students’ academic and pastoral needs are monitored and appropriate actions taken were necessary. The system is part of the wider monitoring system that takes a holistic approach to ensure students make progress and hit necessary targets. Personal tutors review a range of matters, including: attendance and punctuality, tests results, teachers’ concerns, and general observations regarding attitude and motivation.

Workload

Avaline Academy year teaching 36 weeks.

70% is Chinese Curriculum teaching, and 30% is UK Curriculum

 

Assessment

Assessment typically comprises practical and coursework and closed book exam. The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on module student choose and the year of the studies.

Timetable

Student individualised timetable is normally available to students on first week of enrolment. Whilst we make every effort to ensure timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on Monday to Friday.

 

Class size

To give you an indication of class sizes, normally we accommodated 5-20 students. However, this can vary by module and academic year.

 

Examination

Year 11.           Closed book internal exam by end of the year

Year 12.           Closed book exam and Chinese High School Final Examination

Year 13.           Gao Kao (Chinese Examination) (China)

                         A-Level Exam (UK)

                         Avaline Qualification Exam (International)     

                                                                                                                     

 

 

Year	Course Module
	Chinese Curriculum			UK Curriculum
	Code Module	Optional Module
CN 高一	■ Chinese 语文		Plus	■ Academy English
Senior Year 1	■ Mathematics 数学			■ 3 UK subjects
Senior Year 11	■ English 外语
	Chinese Curriculum			UK Curriculum
	Code Module	Optional Module
		Humanities Module:
		■ Political 政治	Plus
	■ Chinese 语文	■ History 历史
CN 高二		■ Geography 地理		■ Academy English
Senior Year 2	■ Mathematics 数学	or		■ 3 UK subjects
UK Year 12		Science Module:
	■ English 外语	■ Physics 物理
		■ Chemistry 化学
		■ Biology 生物
	Option 1:  after year 12 student can join UK college/School for A-Level
	Option 2:  continue with Avaline School Diploma
	Chinese Curriculum			UK Curriculum
	Code Module	Optional Module
		Humanities Module:
		■ Political 政治	or
	■ Chinese 语文	■ History 历史
CN 高三		■ Geography 地理		■ Academy English
Senior Year 3	■ Mathematics 数学	or		■ Research
UK Year 13		Science Module:		■ 3 UK subjects
	■ English 外语	■ Physics 物理
		■ Chemistry 化学
		■ Biology 生物
	Option 1:  Student attend Gao Kao will take Chinese4 Module
	Option 2:  Student not attend Gao Kao will take UK Module to prgression to Univeristy

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