International student course list

YEAR 9 (AGES 13+) 

IELTS 5.0  or equivalent

A preparation course for entry to British curriculum year 10. Day or Boarding.

Comprising intensive English teaching as well as studying a range of other academic subjects alongside our UK students, including Maths, Science, Geography, History, Music, ICT, Art and PE.

YEAR 10 & 11 (AGES 14-16)

IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

GCSE course for entry to British curriculum sixth form. Day or Boarding.

Comprising intensive English teaching as well as studying a range of other academic and creative subjects alongside our UK students, including Maths, Science, Geography, History, Music, Computer Science, Economics, Photography, Textiles, Film, Art and PE.

YEAR 11 (15/16 YEAR OLDS)

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent 

An intensive one year GCSE course preparing students for 6th form entry (years 12 and 13). Day or boarding. Students can choose from a wider range of academic and creative GCSEs. 

Students who successfully follow these one year courses proceed to study A levels and RIC, creating a three year pathway to university. 

This course prepares international students for A-Levels in the UK, especially for those needing to improve their English language skills. This course is a mix of intensive English language teaching and GCSE level academic courses. This course is perfect for students who need more English language support to achieve the level required for A level study. Day or boarding. Students will take a small number of GCSEs on this programme, often in subjects such as Maths, Physics and the Arts. Day or boarding.

AGE 14 UPWARDS 

IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Five term courses commence in January and end in June the following year. International students who finish their academic year in December overseas can move immediately onto these courses, avoiding the need to wait until the following September to start a one or a two year course.

AGE 14 UPWARDS

IELTS 5.0  or equivalent

Four term courses commence in April and end in June the following year. International student can move immediately onto these courses, avoiding the need to wait until the following September to start a one course. 

AGE 14 UPWARDS

IELTS 5.0  or equivalent

An opportunity to enjoy life at a British boarding school and choose freely from our wide range of GCSE level subjects. 

AGE 14 UPWARDS

IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

An opportunity to enjoy life at a British boarding school and choose freely from our wide range of GCSE level subject

YEAR 12 & 13 (AGES 16+)

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent 

The ‘conventional’ A level course lasts for two years. At RIC it is usual for students to study four subjects in Year 12 and three in Year 13. Where required, additional language teaching support leading to the IELTS examination is part of the course. Day or boarding.

Some students have a firm career aim and can with confidence select a certain set of A level subjects. Others are encouraged to select combinations which keep their options as wide open as possible.

Early on a two-year course, students even have chance to try subjects for a while before settling to a final choice. RIC specialises in teaching short courses and it is thus rarely a problem should a student wish to change subject options as late as the beginning of their second year of study. 

Guidance is always available in making option choices, indeed, students would not be allowed to change subjects until the change had been discussed at length with Personal Tutors. 

YEAR 13 (AGES 17+)

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent 

Groups in all subjects on one-year courses tend to be dynamic and exciting with lots of interaction between students and teachers. Those aiming for places on highly competitive courses such as Law, Medicine, English, and Veterinary Science will find themselves in groups of similarly dedicated students keen to make rapid progress. On a one-year A level course it is usual to concentrate on three subjects although each year three or four RIC students successfully complete four or even five from scratch. If needed, IELTS preparation is combined with these courses.

The advantage of one year A level courses for overseas students is that they can move quickly into Higher Education, specialising in a way that is more difficult in many international systems or with the IB Diploma. 

RIC specialises in Maths and Science A levels and is able to offer the full range of subjects at A level (including further mathematics and statistics) to students ensuring they have the right qualifications and skills base for a variety of degrees in the Sciences, Engineering, Accountancy, Finance and Management Studies.

There is no such one year option in many traditional Private schools as A levels are generally taught as a 2 year course. Instead of joining a university foundation course, brighter students from abroad can take a one year A-level course to maximise their chances to get into the best UK universities such as Oxford and Cambridge as well as competitive courses such as medicine. A one-year A level course is also suitable for students retaking A levels. 

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent 

Five term courses commence in January and end in June the following year. International students who finish their academic year in December overseas can move immediately onto these courses, avoiding the need to wait until the following September to start a one or a two year course. 

Four term courses commence in April and end in June the following year. International student can move immediately onto these courses, avoiding the need to wait until the following September to start a one course. 

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

An opportunity to enjoy life at a British boarding school and choose freely from our wide range of A level subjects. 

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

An opportunity to enjoy life at a British boarding school

Students on these courses are able to join for the summer term of Year 9, 10 or 12 for preparation and familiarisation and to then start in that year group again in the following September.