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Bishopstrow College

Bishopstrow Online (hybrid delivery) -

Programme Overview

2020/21

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Welcome

Bishopstrow Online was launched in March 2020 in response to the

coronavirus pandemic, with all schools in the UK required to close. For the

2020/21 academic year, we will continue to offer our online programmes,

with those students taking online lessons, sharing their virtual classroom

with the real classroom of those students enrolled on campus

Bishopstrow Online offers much more than a remote learning experience.

The Programme covers academic, cultural, social and boarding

preparation, as well as wellbeing and fitness. Face-to-face lessons are

delivered in live, interactive classrooms by Bishopstrow’s professionally

qualified teachers. Students are able to interact with their teacher and

other students as in a traditional classroom, raising questions, sharing

comments or making contributions

Bishopstrow Online delivers a fully interactive Bishopstrow education to

students around the world. Our unique online programme offers the best

of Bishopstrow’s Junior College, Middle College and Pre-IGCSE/IGCSE

Programmes, preparing international students for onward progression to

boarding schools in the UK and other English-speaking markets

Like the College’s traditional programmes, Bishopstrow Online is aimed at

international students who wish to improve their English, whilst following a

traditional programme of academic subjects


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Real-Time Online Learning

Students are taught in timetabled classes, Monday to

Friday from 8.40am to 3.10pm (BST or GMT), joining those

students and the teacher in the physical classroom on-

campus, via Microsoft Teams

Before 8.40am (BST or GMT), students follow pre-

recorded classes

Each day at 8.40am (BST or GMT), students login through

the College’s online platform, Microsoft Teams. When it is

time to enter a lesson, the student clicks on the relevant

class and joins the classroom, where fellow students –

both those online and those in the physical classroom –

and the teacher are waiting

During each lesson, students communicate with the

teacher and each other, through a microphone

The Programme also includes regular assemblies with a

focus on PSHE, daily ‘prep’ (homework) and wellbeing and

fitness sessions


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Academic

Classes are divided between the Junior College Programme

(7-11 years), the Middle College Programme (11-14 years) and

the Pre-IGCSE/IGCSE Programme (14-17 years)

Class sizes are small and consist of both students on campus

and students attending remotely. Lessons take place using the

College’s online platform and are delivered by the existing

Bishopstrow College teachers, using the College’s standard

timetable

The timetable comprises 20 hours of academic tuition and prep

for Juniors and Middles and 25 hours of academic tuition and

prep for Seniors. Students also benefit from weekly tutorials

Students are placed in the appropriate class, based on their

English level and performance in the interview

Progress is evaluated and recorded based on attainments in

class work and assessments

At the end of the Programme, all students are presented with a

final Individual Learning Plan (academic report), detailing their

progress in English and academic subjects. The Individual

Learning Plan also references the CEFR Level. Students are

also presented with a Course Certificate upon completing the

Programme


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Programme Overview

Junior College Middle College Senior College

Age ▪ 7-11 years ▪ 11-14 years ▪ 14-17 years

Minimum English Language ▪ No prerequisite ▪ Basic User ▪ Basic User or higher

Term 1 Start Date

Term 2 Start Date

Term 3 Start Date

▪ Monday 21 September 2020

▪ Monday 4 January 2021

▪ Monday 29 March 2021







Course Length ▪ Minimum 3 weeks ▪ Minimum 3 weeks ▪ Minimum 3 weeks

Subjects Studied * ▪ English

▪ Mathematics

▪ Science

▪ Creative Arts

▪ Geography

▪ History

▪ PSHE

▪ English

▪ Mathematics

▪ Science

▪ Creative Arts

▪ Geography

▪ History

▪ PSHE

▪ English

▪ Mathematics

▪ Science

▪ Business Studies

▪ Global Perspectives

▪ History

▪ PSHE

Assessment ▪ Based on attainment achieved in class

and assessments

▪ Based on attainment achieved in class

and assessments

▪ Based on attainment achieved in class

and assessments

Progress Reporting ▪ Individual Learning Plan (academic

report), detailing progress in English

and academic subjects

▪ Individual Learning Plan (academic



▪ Individual Learning Plan (academic



Progression ▪ Progress to Bishopstrow (in UK) or

mainstream boarding school

▪ Continue with school in home country

▪ Progress to Bishopstrow (UK) or



▪ Progress to Bishopstrow (UK) or



* The actual mix of academic subjects may vary from those listed here


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Time Junior College Middle College Senior College

Assembly and PSHE Video

Wellbeing and Fitness Video

Prep: Juniors and Middles (1 hour) and Seniors (1.5 hours)

Recorded Lessons: Juniors and Middles (1 lesson) and Seniors (2 lessons)

Morning Registration

08:40 – 09:30 Science Geography English

09:30 – 10:20 Mathematics History D&L

10:20 – 10:50 Break

10:50 – 11:40 Geography Science (CLIL) Subject Support

11:40 – 12:30 English English Business Studies (CLIL)

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch

13:30 – 14:20 English Subject Support History

14:20 – 15:10 Science

Example Timetable (all times BST / GMT)Time Zone A


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Time Junior College Middle College Senior College

Morning Registration

08:40 – 09:30 Science Geography English

09:30 – 10:20 Mathematics History D&L

10:20 – 10:50 Break

10:50 – 11:40 Geography Science (CLIL) Subject Support

11:40 – 12:30 English English Business Studies (CLIL)

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch

13:30 – 14:20 English Subject Support History

14:20 – 15:10 Science

Assembly and PSHE Video

Wellbeing and Fitness Video

Prep: Juniors and Middles (1 hour) and Seniors (1.5 hours)

Recorded Lessons: Juniors and Middles (1 lesson) and Seniors (2 lessons)

Example Timetable (all times BST / GMT)Time Zone B


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Wellbeing and Fitness

Wellbeing and fitness form an integral part of a

British boarding school education

For all students enrolled remotely, the more

formal English and academic classes are

complemented by a programme of wellbeing

and fitness

These sessions are delivered using a pre-

recorded video, with a requirement for students

to produce a piece of work to show what they

have accomplished. For example, a fitness

session may come with a requirement for the

student to produce a video of themselves

performing the same routine

In addition, all students have a weekly online

1:1 Wellbeing Tutorial, focused on a bespoke

exercise programme. Students are required to

follow this personalised programme throughout

the duration of the time enrolled


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Pastoral Care

We take our students’ safety and welfare

extremely seriously. All students studying

remotely benefit from a weekly online 1:1

Progress Tutorial, where teachers provide

feedback on progress, engagement and

attendance. This Tutorial also provides the

opportunity for students to share any issues or

concerns relating to their classes, the online

platform and overall progress

Personal, Social, Health and Economic (‘PSHE’)

education is covered in daily assemblies

Fully-qualified staff are also available to discuss

pastoral matters with students, whilst the

College’s management team are also available

to provide guidance and advice

Operation of the College’s system of ‘Stars’

(linked to Bishopstrow’s Five Virtues) provides

the opportunity to recognise the contribution of

students, with a weekly Celebration Assembly to

recognise Student of the Week and House of

the Week


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Computer Requirements

Component Requirement

Computer and Processor ▪ Minimum 2.0 GHz (or higher) (32 bit or 64 bit)

Memory ▪ 4.0 GB RAM

Hard Disk ▪ 3.0 GB of available disk space

Display ▪ 1024 x 768 screen resolution

Graphics Hardware ▪ Minimum of 128 MB graphics memory

Operating System ▪ Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10 or

Windows 8.1 in 32 bit and 64 bit. For the best

experience, use the latest version of the

operating system

.NET Version ▪ Requires .NET 4.5 CLR or later

Video ▪ USB 2.0 video camera

Voice ▪ Compatible microphone and speakers, headset

with microphone or equivalent device

Video Classes ▪ For better experience with video classes, we

recommend using a computer that has a 2.0

GHz processor and 4.0 GB RAM (or higher)

Component Requirement

Processor ▪ Minimum Intel processor, Core 2 Duo or higher

Memory ▪ 4.0 GB RAM

Hard Disk ▪ 3.0 GB of available disk space

Display ▪ 1280 x 800 or higher resolution

Operating System ▪ Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan or later

Video ▪ Compatible webcam

Voice ▪ Compatible microphone and speakers, headset

with microphone or equivalent device

Video Classes ▪ For better experience with video classes, we

recommend using a computer that has a 2.0

GHz processor and 4.0 GB RAM (or higher)

Hardware Requirements for Microsoft Teams and Zoom on a

Windows PC

Hardware Requirements for Microsoft Teams and Zoom on a Mac


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Mobile Devices

The use of mobile devices is not suitable for Bishopstrow

Online

Apple Mac Computers

We recommend you use a Windows PC or laptop.

However Apple Mac computers can be used

Internet Connection

We recommend a wired network connection is used

whenever possible, rather than Wi-Fi. We recommend a

minimum Internet download speed of 10 Mbps (and ideally

20 Mbps)

Printer and Scanner

We recommend that students have access to a printer and

scanner for school work, as some subjects require the

printing and scanning of class exercises and prep

(homework)

Tablet Computers

The use of tablet computers, including iPads and Android

is not recommended

Computer Requirements (cont’d.)

Sound

All online classes require speakers and a microphone.

We recommend the use of a headset which combines

both headphone and microphone. Based on our

experience, the Jabra Evolve 20 offers a very good

performance for a reasonable price

Software Requirements

An Office Package – Microsoft Office is recommended.

The Microsoft Office apps can perform the majority of

tasks needed for school work

A PDF Viewer – Adobe Reader is recommended

Internet Browser – Google Chrome is recommended


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Admissions Process

Bishopstrow Online was developed in response to the coronavirus

outbreak

The programme is available for existing students already enrolled

at the College and to other students who are planning to continue

their education at a British boarding school, or who would like to

experience a ‘taste’ of British education from their home country.

New applicants are required to submit the following:

▪ A completed Registration Form (Fee of £150)

▪ A copy of the applicant’s passport

▪ A copy of the most recent School Report

▪ A Character Reference from a Teacher, Tutor or Coach

When we have received all of the above, we will invite the

applicant to attend a Skype interview with the Principal or Director

of Studies

Term Dates

Term 1: 21 September to 11 December, 2020

Term 2: 4 January to 19 March, 2021

Term 3: 29 March to 11 June, 2021

Admissions Process, Term Dates and Fees

Students can enrol for up to three terms (Terms 1-3), with a

minimum enrolment period of 3 weeks

Fees

The fees for Bishopstrow Online for Term 1 are as follows:

▪ Junior College Programme: £4,400

▪ Middle College Programme: £4,700

▪ Pre-IGCSE/IGCSE Programme: £5,000

The weekly fees for Bishopstrow Online are as follows:

▪ Junior College Programme: £440

▪ Middle College Programme: £470

▪ Pre-IGCSE/IGCSE Programme: £500

All applicants are required to pay a Registration Fee of £150

Fees are payable upon acceptance of a place on Bishopstrow

Online

For further details, please contact the College at:

[email protected]

Tel: +44 (0) 1985 219210

mailto:[email protected]

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