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How Our Y8-Y9 (GCSE) Class Works
Who it's for
👩🎓👨🎓 Y8–Y9 Students Preparing for GCSE
Students in Years 8 and 9 who already understand and speak Italian well can join this class to strengthen writing, spelling, grammar and reading. Lessons introduce exam-style tasks gradually, helping learners move from confident speaking to accurate, structured written Italian.
Activities focus on building correct sentences, organising ideas clearly, and applying grammar with increasing precision. This level is designed for strong speakers who are now ready to develop literacy for GCSE success. If you are unsure whether this is the right stage, a quick assessment is recommended before booking.
A fully Italian environment
🇮🇹 All in Italian
Lessons are conducted fully in Italian to create a natural, immersive learning environment. English is not used unless absolutely necessary, allowing students to engage with the language as they would in real communication.
At this stage, learners develop their reading, writing and grammar directly through Italian, using authentic input, clear models and guided practice. The focus is on building accuracy and confidence through meaningful use, rather than translating or memorising rules.
Developing the skills needed for GCSE
✍️ Building accuracy through real use
Lessons combine short texts, guided writing, grammar practice and structured speaking activities based on authentic Italian input. Learning remains interactive, but with a stronger focus on applying vocabulary in clear, correct sentences rather than simply recognising it.
Students work on writing longer and more accurate phrases, improving spelling, verb forms and sentence structure through models, feedback and targeted tasks. Reading becomes a tool for learning how Italian works, helping learners turn spoken fluency into accurate, confident written Italian suited for GCSE preparation.
Dates, Location & Cost
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When
🕒 Every Saturday, 1pm–2:30pm
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10 January
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17 January
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24 January
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31 January
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7 February
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14 February
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(No class — 21 February, Half Term)
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28 February
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7 March
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14 March
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21 March
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28 March
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Where
📍 Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
All Saturday School classes are hosted at Hills Road Sixth From College, in fully equipped rooms suitable for language and creative learning. The location is central, easy to access, and ideal for children coming from different schools and neighbourhoods.
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Cost & Booking
💷 £18 per lesson – £198 for the whole Spring Term (11 sessions)
Fees are paid at the start of the term to secure your child’s spot. This helps us guarantee small groups and consistent planning for students and teachers.
Please Register and Book in the section below.
How to Register and Book
Ready to join?
Registering is simple! Just read the Terms and Conditions and the Date Retention Policy, fill out our Registration Form and
submit payment to secure your child’s place.
Step 1:
T&Cs and
Data Retention
Policy
Read the Terms and Conditions
and the Data Retention Policy
Before signing up, please take a moment to read the Terms and Conditions and the Data Retention Policy.
They help make sure everyone knows how things work.
Step 2:
Registration
Form
Fill Out the Registration Form
If you have never registered your child with us before, please complete this Registration Form.
⚠️ Please note: If we receive a payment without a completed form for a new child, the registration will not be valid and we’ll need to issue a refund.
Step 3:
Pay and Book
Complete your booking by paying below
Please complete the payment to secure your child’s place.
If you’re unsure about their level, contact us for a quick assessment before paying.
If the class needs a different arrangement due to low enrolment (e.g. one teacher instead of two, or online delivery where applicable), you’ll be informed and may request a full refund. If the class cannot run due to low enrolment, all fees paid will be refunded in full.