Science Practical Courses
With renowned expertise, Greene’s offers science practical courses for International A levels & GCSEs
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Intensive International A level Courses
For your International A level (in a science-based subject), Edexcel assesses practical knowledge through written papers, whilst CAIE include a practical assessment of unseen material under examination conditions; both require working knowledge of multiple science practicals.
At Greene’s, you will have the opportunity to gain a solid foundation in practical work for your International A level examinations, acquiring transferable skills useful in your further study and beyond. Success on these intensive courses requires pre-course preparation.
Our courses are suitable for anyone studying an International A level science subject, in particular:
- External candidates studying at home through distance learning organisations;
- Retake candidates looking to improve their grades and understanding of science in practice;
- Home-schooled students.
COURSE BENEFITS
With a Greene’s International A level science practical course, you can:
- Gain the practical knowledge for your written or practical assessments.
- See and handle equipment to gain complete understanding of their functionality,
- Improve your grades;
- Develop your laboratory skills for university and beyond.
SCHEDULE & Locations
Biology: To be confirmed.
Chemistry: To be confirmed.
Physics: To be confirmed.
OCR Case Study
We are recognised by the OCR examination board as a science practical case study. Read more about our cherished history with OCR below.
Fees & Registration Deadlines
The year 1 and year 2 courses can be taken consecutively for those wishing to complete their practicals in one year.
| Summary description | Start date | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive International A level Practical course | Pre-course preparation and assessment followed by twelve laboratory sessions over six consecutive days. Fee is per subject. | TBC | TBC |
The registration deadline for the intensive International A level practical courses is one month before the course.
After this date, late entry may be possible at the discretion of Greene’s. Additional late entry fees may apply and your chances of successfully completing the endorsement may be affected by the limited preparation time. Course fees do not include examination entry fees. We hope our FAQ section will answer most of your questions about A level science practicals at Greene’s; for any other questions please contact enquiries@greenes.org.uk
Intensive IGCSE Courses
The IGCSE examination boards describe “required practicals” in their course structure. Students are expected to have performed these experiments or watched them demonstrated and be familiar with one of a few possible versions of the experiments. However, there is no check in place to ensure the students have done any experiments except for paper-based examination assessment.
This bespoke, hands-on course, which caters for different learning styles and is taught by experienced Greene’s tutors, enables students to understand the science practicals that they will be examined on, preparing them for International A levels or further study.
COURSE BENEFITS
With a Greene’s IGCSE science practical course, you will:
- Develop key practical skills and understanding;
- Receive and use bespoke revision resources for IGCSE examinations;
- Learn how to effectively approach written examination questions on science practicals.
SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS
Biology: To be confirmed.
Chemistry: To be confirmed.
Physics: To be confirmed.
Fees & Registration Deadlines
| Summary description | Start date | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive International A level Practical Preparation course (IGCSE level) | Pre-course preparation and assessment followed by eight laboratory sessions over two days (Physics) or five half-days (Biology and Chemistry), held consecutively. Fee is per subject. | TBC | TBC |
The registration deadline for the intensive A level preparation practical course (GCSE level) is one month before the course.
After this date, late entry may be possible at the discretion of Greene’s. Additional late entry fees may apply and your chances of successfully completing the endorsement may be affected by the limited preparation time. Course fees do not include examination entry fees. We hope our FAQ section will answer most of your questions about science practicals at Greene’s; for any other questions please contact enquiries@greenes.org.uk
