Secondary English
The Benefits of Studying Secondary English
By studying our Secondary English homeschooling course (English National Curriculum Key Stage 3), your child will develop the skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing that they will need for study at IGCSE and beyond. Your child will learn to express themselves creatively and imaginatively and to communicate with others confidently and effectively. Students will be assessed in all four skills in each course. For an example of a speaking assignment, please see the course sample below.
At the end of Year 9 of Secondary English you will receive a report on your child’s progress. A report on the average grade achieved by your child at the end of Years 7 or 8 is available on request.
View course sample: Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Speaking Assignment
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Lower Secondary Course Information
The Syllabus and Hours of Study
- Our Secondary English Homeschooling course assumes that your child has completed Primary English (Key Stage 2) to a good standard.
- The course follows the English National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 English.
- Allow for up to 4 – 5 hours per week of’ study time for your child to complete each year of Secondary English plus additional time for completing assignments.
- We find that most children can complete the course in 9 months.
Some Helpful English Language Videos Created by a Wolsey Hall English Tutor
Key Topics Covered
Key topics include:
- Spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Reading and writing skills
- Reading, analysing and responding to literature (Kensuke’s Kingdom and Holes)
- Appreciating Poetry
- Shakespeare’s World including The Tempest
Course Fee
The fee for our Secondary English homeschooling course for Year 7 , 8 or 9 individually it is £450 by instalments or £427 in full.
See what our fees include
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Meet Our Secondary Level English Tutors
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Teresa Keogh
I have taught for 25+ years as a Head of House, Head of Lower School and Assistant Headteacher. I am a Senior Examiner for GCSE, A Level and IGCSE and work for the Exam Board as their International Trainer for English Literature.
BA, PGCE, MA Subject: English, English Literature View Profile -
Woody River
I studied English Literature & Creative Writing, and taught Cambridge Assessment International Examinations for many years. I am also a CAIE Examiner.
BA, MA, QTS, CELTA Subject: English, English Literature View Profile -
Aline Boundy
I love languages and am fascinated by how they work. I enjoy guiding young people to achieve their full potential. I look forward to working with you and supporting you on your learning journey.
BA, PGCE Subject: English Language & Literature View Profile -
Fiona Macdonald
I love to hear how my students respond to their reading and am committed to supporting them in developing clear, thoughtful, organised and persuasive writing skills of their own.
BA, MSt, DPhil, PGCE Subject: English Language, English Literature View Profile -
Sally Sim
Working with students with autism taught me so much about how to be a creative and innovative teacher, and how to understand and appreciate the perspectives and experiences of all learners.
BA, QTS, Advanced Diploma in Special Educational Needs Subject: English View Profile -
Caroline Sale
I became an Advanced Skills Teacher, and an English Consultant. Through these roles I have enabled students to reach their full potential. I also homeschool my own children.
BEd Subject: English, Skills for Life View Profile -
Nicola Barrett
I am passionate about helping others improve their English. My motivation is a desire to help students be successful and achieve their potential through activities that stimulate and engage learners.
BA, PGCE Subject: English & English as a Second Language View Profile -
Leanne Johnson
I encourage my pupils to take an active approach to their studies. If my student isn’t enjoying an activity, I’ll stop and find another approach. I believe this mentality is why homeschooling works well
BA, PGCE Subject: English Language & Literature View Profile -
FIona Williams
I believe there is a different educational route for everybody. It is our job to find a way for that person to access education. There is nothing more rewarding than that “light-bulb” moment
MA Subject: English Language & Literature View Profile -
Penny Barnes
Passing exams requires more than a good level of English. You must unlock the question and produce what the examiner wants to read. It’s always a joy giving a high mark to a well-answered question.
BA, PGCE Subject: English & English as a Second Language View Profile -
Mandy Lloyd
I love writing, reading, studying and researching! I am here to help you achieve your potential: to accomplish and achieve your goals! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or queries.
BA, MA, PGCE, PhD Subject: English Language & Literature & Psychology View Profile -
Beverley Molyneux
Learning the rules with which to manipulate language can be life changing. It takes time but it’s worth it and I’ll be here to guide you. I have also been an examiner and understand the exam process.
BA (Hons), QTS Subject: English Language and English Literature View Profile -
Yvonne Mason
I love to read. If you read, you can visit magical worlds and have great adventures! I’m looking forward to inspiring you as you embark on your own journey of discovery! I also home educate my daughter.
MA Subject: English Language & History View Profile -
Sarah Keeler
I love all types of storytelling. I always like to encourage my pupils to read as much as possible and I like to offer book suggestions. I look forward to sharing my passion for English with you!
BSc, PGCE Subject: English Language & Literature View Profile
Sophie Le Brozec, Homeschooling Parent, Mauritius
We made a giant leap just over a year ago when we decided to enrol our 11 year old daughter in Year 7 with Wolsey Hall. We had no idea what to expect and were quite apprehensive. She has just started Year 8 with Wolsey Hall as we were so blown away with how her first year went. The quality of teaching is exceptional, the work is interesting and perfect in terms of quantity and variety. The system is so easy to use and everyone we deal with is lovely, knowledgable and professional. I honestly cannot find one negative and I recommend Wolsey Hall to anyone considering home schooling (it actually made me want to start my school journey again - and that's saying something!).
Jen Howell - Homeschooling Parent, UK
I cannot believe we are only two weeks away from finishing our first school year of homeschooling! We made the decision to take our youngest out of school back in September and it has simply been the best decision. We started five courses with Wolsey Hall in November as we wanted to make sure we are giving her the skills she needs for lifelong opportunities and a broad range of learning experiences. These courses have definitely provided that along with the ability to be flexible to her needs and a whole lot of fun. As our eldest is still in school for now we 'needed' to be able to follow the school term times. I was a little worried that starting so late in the term we would never catch up. The amount of pressure we put ourselves under for a self imposed deadline is insane really! And how here we are, two weeks to go on Maths and English. She had actually finished Science, History and Computing already. This week's focus in English has been poetry, in particular sky art. So today we took our learning outside for some inspiration. I'm loving the freedom that our curriculum gives us to truly personalise our education as well as the freedom to enjoy time as a family without penalties. We have learnt so much as a family about how much life we can experience and learn from outside the confines of the traditional model. Isn't it funny how much we let tradition and social expectations dictate our lives. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to raise my children to thrive and shrine.
