Primary English
The Benefits Of Studying Upper Primary English
We believe that literacy and communication are key life skills. Our Upper Primary English homeschooling course will help your child develop the skills and knowledge that will enable them to communicate effectively and creatively through spoken and written language.
Literacy enables children both to communicate with others effectively and to examine their own and others’ experiences, feelings and ideas. Because literacy is central to a child’s intellectual, emotional and social development it has an essential role across the curriculum.
For more details of the curriculum see a summary of the areas of study here: Years 3 & 4 / Years 5 & 6.
Once completed our Upper Primary English homeschooling course lays the foundations for children to transition smoothly to our Secondary English course.
Apply NowTHE SYLLABUS AND HOURS OF STUDY
- Allow for up to 5 hours per week study time for your child to complete each year of Primary English plus additional time for completing assignments.
- Your child should be able to complete the course in 9 months.
- We offer Study Skills Sessions for those students who need some extra help managing their studies.
Key Topics Covered
The key topics covered: Year 3 / Year 4 / Year 5 / Year 6 Our aim in the teaching of English is to enable your child to:
- Develop the skills to use the English language confidently.
- Listen to the spoken word attentively with understanding, pleasure and empathy.
- Read a range of texts fluently for enjoyment and for information.
- Write effectively for a range of audiences and purposes using spelling, punctuation and syntax accurately and confidently.
- Reflect and evaluate on their own and others’ writing.
- Increase their ability to use planning, drafting and editing to improve their work.
Course Fee
The fee for our Upper Primary English homeschooling course for each subject per year is £450 by instalments or £427 in full.
To find out what our fees include please click here.
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Meet our Upper Primary Level English Tutors
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Andrea Beattie
My expertise is with children where English is a second language. I enjoy thinking of imaginative ways to help children grasp tricky concepts in order that they can fulfil their potential.
BSc, PGCE and PGDip Subject: English, Maths, Science View Profile -
Becky Blackwell
I thrive on inspiring children to be brave with learning; building resilience to reach their potential. I am skilled at identifying what each child needs to move on to the next stage of their learning journey.
BA, QTS Subject: English View Profile -
Denise Coker
My teaching experience includes a specialism in dyslexia. I thrive on working with young people, the enthusiasm that they bring to tasks and the wonder that they feel when they learn something new.
BEd Subject: Art, English, Maths & History View Profile -
Denise Van Mol
I am looking forward to meeting homeschooling students from around the world and encouraging them to follow their interests and reach their full potential with Wolsey Hall.
BA, PGCE Subject: English & Maths View Profile -
Edward Morris
I have always been interested in how children learn. There is always a way to spark interest and promote enthusiasm for every subject. I take pride in enabling children to learn in their own way.
BA, QTS Subject: Primary Subjects View Profile -
Jane Wilson
Helping pupils reach their full potential and enriching their educational experiences is my ultimate goal. I have attained endorsements in Gifted and Talented Education.
BEd, MEd Subject: Primary Subjects View Profile -
James Hazel
I’m fascinated by how people learn. Nothing is better than really getting to know each student. I enjoy talking with students about their greatest successes and how they deal with their failures.
BA, QTS, PGCE Subject: Primary Subjects View Profile -
Tara Scully
Ignacio Estrada said, “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” This sums up what I have enjoyed most about teaching and what motivates me.
MA Subject: Primary Subjects View Profile -
Tina Hemphill
I was born in Kenya and have lived there most of my life. I qualified as a Key Stage 2 teacher through the London School of Modern Montessori. I have spent my career teaching primary age children.
Montessori Subject: Primary Subjects View Profile
Theresa McGrath - Primary Homeschooling Parent, France
Thank you so much for your help this year. We have been very happy with the progress Roxanne has made. She has really grown in confidence. It's hard to believe that when Roxanne started the course she had never written more than a paragraph in her own language, let alone English. Although the creative writing was a struggle to begin with she really took to this aspect of the course, encouraged by her Tutor's comments. The time travelling allowed her to become an avid reader which helped her imagination blossom. We hope Roxanne will continue to write her stories.
BRON NAUDÉ, PRIMARY HOMESCHOOLING PARENT, IRELAND
Our experience with Wolsey Hall Oxford has been excellent! Ella is thriving on her Primary homeschooling courses. She is enjoying the creativeness of the English programme and how it allows learning while bringing in her own interests such as a biography on her favourite author.
Anna Dombek, Homeschooling Parent, Poland
Thank you for a wonderful year of exciting and challenging studies! This year my daughter has become a more clever and responsible human being. The English course was so colourful and exciting with brilliant texts and clever grammar approach. Natalia has improved her punctuation so much!
