A2-Level

"This distance learning home study course is designed to prepare you for the A2 paper of the A-Level Dutch examinations and is aimed at achieving a top grade."

"This course includes unlimited e-mail support from a qualified Dutch teacher to help you stay motivated whilst studying at home."

The course consists of:
• 20 lessons covering topics from the A-level Dutch syllabus.
• Reading comprehension.
• Translation from English to Dutch.
• Two texts from the A-level Syllabus.
• The examination structure, procedures, instructions, and formats.
• Templates for all the homework exercises available online. Just fill them in and send them off!
• Homework correction by e-mail.
• Unlimited e-mail support from a qualified Dutch teacher for 12 months.
• Course progress status available online.
• A FREE sample past exam paper.

The A-Level Dutch exam consists of two examination papers, the AS paper and the A2 paper. This course is designed to prepare you for the A2 paper and is for students who have already taken the AS paper or who only want a course for the A2 paper.

This course is designed to be completed in one academic year and forms the second half of our two year A-level Dutch course. Each lesson takes between two and four hours of study to complete. You will also need to read the two texts from the A-level Syllabus that are part of this course. You may study at your own pace and send in your homework assignments when you are ready. The course is delivered in three parts. Part 2 and part 3 will be delivered on completion of the preceding part. Please note that there are no listening or speaking activities in this course as the A2 paper consists only of reading, writing, and translation questions.

We usually recommend that students begin this course in the autumn, say in September or October, to prepare for exams the following summer. However, you may start any time from the end of July until the beginning of January. The very latest starting date is the second week of January provided you have the equivalent of an A grade at AS-Level and are prepared to complete 2 lessons per week.

This course is suitable for adults and children from the age of about 16.

What you will need before starting this course:
• The equivalent of AS-Level Dutch grade C or above (grammar you should be familiar with). We will ask you to complete our online Dutch test and write a short passage in Dutch before starting this course to ensure that your level is appropriate.
• Access to a computer (so that you can complete your homework assignments).
• Access to the Internet (so that you can copy your homework templates and view your course status).
• An e-mail account (so that you can return your homework assignments and communicate with your teacher).
• Microsoft Word or other software that can display the 'track changes' information created by Microsoft Word (for viewing your corrected homework assignments).
• A free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view example answers.

Examinations:
You may also sit your A2-Level Dutch exams or mock exams at our school in Oxford. The cost of enrolling for the examination and/or mock examination is in addition to the cost of this course.

Investment:
£354 + £18 postage (to a UK address)
£329 + £18 postage (to a UK address) - For bookings received by 15 July 2008
£314 + £18 postage (to a UK address) if you have already completed our AS-Level Dutch distance learning course.
Please contact us for postage rates to other countries.

To book this course simply complete and return our booking form with your payment.