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IGCSE English Language Preparation  (6 sessions – £60): online, tutor-led small group short course for home educated / homeschooling students

Course Summary: Get ready to begin your IGCSE studies next academic year by learning the basics of the skills that you will need to succeed. This course will help you to be able to read and understand a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, read for meaning, use quotations, comment on the writer’s use of language, form and structure, and make connections and comparisons between texts. We will also develop your writing skills by exploring the purposes and conventions of a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, practice planning, drafting and editing and improve your vocabulary and use of literary and rhetorical devices.

Who This Course is For: Young people aged 11yrs+

What this Course Includes: Each small-group short course includes: weekly video tutorials (avail. 24/7); support learning materials / documents / resources; weekly activities (such as projects, quizzes, assignments with personal feedback, etc. ); direct access to a passionate, knowledgeable tutor; easy access via the online “Canvas” learning platform (and Zoom). And on this page, you’ll find a detailed document describing how online short courses work, that you can browse/download.

Course Tutor: HomeMadeEducation’s English/History teacher and former home educator, Caitlin

Availability/Schedule:
i) Currently available to enrol and start at any time, and proceed at your own pace
ii) Live – June 2026, May 2027

Course Format (“Flexi/Recorded“): Currently available for enrolment in the “Online, Flexible Timing/Recorded format” to start at any time
Course Format (“Live/Real-time“): Available (2026) Mondays 10-11am starting 1st June (6 weeks) and Mondays 9-10am May 31 start (2027)

How to Enrol / Request Further Details: Just complete the form below or send an email using the details below

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FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions) : many of your questions may be answered here, on our FAQ page: if not, do please send Kate an email and she’ll answer your query as soon as possible

HomeMadeEducation tutors have a wide range of degrees, including P.H.D. degrees, Masters Degrees, PGCE and teaching degrees. You’ll also find tutors with qualifications in SEND teaching, tutors that are published authors, tutors that are award winning designers, and tutors that are experienced exam board examiners. HomeMadeEducation tutors are all current or former home educators.