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Key Stage 3 Courses
The solid foundation for success in future exams.
Key stage 3, often abbreviated to Ks3, covers the first 3 years of secondary education in the UK. Typically studied by 11-14 year olds in school, Ks3 is not examined.
Without the distractions of a busy classroom or the pressure of a looming exam, Oxford Home Schooling students can study the basics of these subjects but they also have the freedom to go into more depth and expand their interests without the worry of sticking to a set exam syllabus.
Our Ks3 courses cover a wide range of topics and general education and they provide excellent preparation for GCSE and IGCSE courses to follow.
How does a course work
Step one – Subscribe to our online course materials
Subscribe to the courses you wish to study. The courses contain all the study material you require to pass your chosen subject including many self assessment questions and assignments with comprehensive suggested answers. The course also includes assignments which you can choose too have marked by one of our fully qualified tutors
The minimum subscription period is 6 months, after that you can cancel your subscription at any time. If you wish you can optionally purchase a physical course pack at the point of enrolment.
Step two
You will be allocated a tutor from our bank of PGCE qualified tutors. Your tutor will arrange a free 15 minute induction call with you to introduce themselves and the course to you. As you require further assistance, you can purchase:
- Tutorial Time in our virtual classroom,
- Assignment Marking and Mock Exam Marking,
Course Outline
Module 1: Reading Unseen Literature
- Approaches to Unseen Prose
- First Person Narrative
- Structure: Endings
- Creating an Atmosphere
- Finding the Message or Moral
Module 2 Exploring Creative Writing and Non-Exam Spoken English Assessment
- Introduction to Creative Writing
- Creative Writing: Structure and Organisation
- Imagined Experiences
- Developing Descriptive and Narrative Writing
- Spoken English Non-Exam Assessment
Module 3 Reading Non-Fiction Viewpoints and Perspectives
- Introduction to Reading Non-Fiction
- Reading for Meaning and Understanding
- Travel Writing
- Memoirs and Autobiographies
- Journalism: Opinion Pieces
Module 4 Reading Non-Fiction Viewpoints and Perspectives II
- Autobiographies and Biographies
- Reportage
- Speeches and Presentations
- ‘Broadsheet’ News Journalism
- Reading Nineteenth Century Texts
Module 5 Presenting Written Viewpoints
- Presenting Viewpoints – Transactional Writing
- Structuring A Persuasive Argument
- Presenting Viewpoints – Writing to Argue and Advise
- Creating Viewpoints – Writing to Inform, Explain
- Examination Preparation
Oxford Home Schooling’s English GCSE course is designed to prepare students for the AQA GCSE in English Language (8700)
Examinations
The examinations taken on the International GCSE Business course are split into two.
The first – Paper 1 – contributes 50% of the final mark. This examination will last for 90 minutes and covers the entirety of the specification. Questions will relate to small companies with up to 49 employees.
The second examination – Paper 2 – contributes 50% of the final mark. This examination will last for 90 minutes and covers the entirety of the specification. Questions will relate to companies with more than 250 employees.
Course duration and study time
The Recommended number of study hours for this course is 200 hours. You will need to fit all of this in
Because of the unique way Oxford Home Schooling courses are structured your support will last for as long as you are subscribed to the course, regardless of whether you decide to do the course in 12 months or 18.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose Oxford Home Schooling?
- Oxford Home Schooling is a long-established educational company that prides itself on
- treating every student as an individual
- excellent customer service
- comprehensive, quality courses.
- We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by students who have studied with us.
- We provide online and printed resources so you can study your way – other providers do not give you that choice.
- We make it easy for you to home-educate your children with our flexible schedule, tutor support, and subscribtion based payment plan.
- Every year we help hundreds of children who have left mainstream education obtain the qualifications they need to progress and achieve their goals.
Can I complete the exam in one year?
Our cut-off for enrolling on an A level course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can. However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!
I want to go on to University, can Oxford Home Schooling help?
In order to go on to university you will need to make an application via the University Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). We are able to help and we can provide an academic reference and predicted grades as long as;
- The student has paid for the marking service
- Had a minimum of 3 hours of face to fac
- We have been provided with sufficient notice
There is a fee to pay for this and you must apply within our deadline.
Full details full details can be found in our  academic reference policy.
How much time does it take to study an A level?
This does depend on the ability of the student and the grade that you wish to achieve. However, we suggest that as a guide students should allow for 700 hours of study per A level. Â
Is there an age limit?
There isn’t a specific agae limit for a Alevel course but we strongly recommend that the pupil is a minimum of15 when they start the course and that they are academically capable of starting the course. If the student is not 15 before they start, we may have difficulty allocating you a tutor.
When can I enrol?
You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.
Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
How and when do I book an exam?
The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins. If you have a SEN need which need to be accommodated start looking a year in advance. Most centres have limited space or facilities. for example if the student requires a reader and/or a scribe, then typically they will also need their own room. Most centre are limited by this and will book on a first come first served basis.
All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find
- detailed instructions
- entry codes needed to book exams
- our map of examination centres where our students have taken exams in recent years.
Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has ten current exam venues across the UK: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.
Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t list every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.
When will I sit my exam?
The Biology IGCSE papers are available in both the Summer or the Autumn examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June and the Autumn series is in November.
How much does an IGCSE examination cost?
Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £100 to £350 pounds.
Why do some A level courses have accompanying textbooks?
Most of Oxford Home Schooling’s A Level courses have a recommended accompanying textbook which students will need to obtain.
A level Study is designed to prepare students for the much more independent style of learning that they will encounter at university and degree level. Students will need to read widely around their subject in order to get top marks. As a result, our A level courses have both supporting texts and a recommended reading list to help you achieve a broader understanding of your subject.
By clicking on any of the book images on this website, you will be taken to the relevant page on Amazon’s website. Some courses also include access to online resources. Where this is the case, students will need to have internet access.
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