CAMBRIDGE IGCSE FLE ACCELERATOR
Master the method for Paper 1 in 12 weeks
A focused small-group programme for Cambridge IGCSE First Language English students who have the underlying skills but need a clearer, more reliable approach to Paper 1.
Across 12 weeks, students learn how to interpret each task, select and organise material, apply effective response structures and make better decisions under examination conditions.
The accelerator includes
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A cohort of four to six students
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A marked pre-course diagnostic assessment and personalised starting profile
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Eight 60 minute examiner-led specialist lessons covering every Paper 1 question
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Structured resources, exam-style practice and independent work
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Individual examiner-style marking and personalised feedback
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A full two-hour mock examination with individual examiner-style marking
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A private 20-minute feedback and strategy consultation
The Impact of the Accelerator
✓ Decode every Paper 1 question with confidence
✓ analyse writers’ choices with precision
✓ retrieve, infer and select evidence accurately
✓ shape extended responses for audience and purpose
✓ synthesise ideas concisely in summary responses
✓ apply an effective strategy under timed conditions
CAMBRIDGE IGCSE FLE ACCELERATOR
Programme Structure
Each stage of the Accelerator is carefully sequenced to develop the reading skills, response strategies and examination techniques required for success in Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Paper 1 Reading.
PRE-COURSE ASSESSMENT
Complete an individual diagnostic assessment before the Accelerator begins. Results are analysed to create a personalised starting profile and identify shared cohort priorities.
ORIENTATION
WEEK 1
30 MINUTES
Meet the tutor, explore how the programme will work and review the cohort’s diagnostic findings. Students are also shown how to access and understand their individual results.
READING SKILLS
WEEKS 2-3
Develop accurate retrieval, inference, comprehension and evidence-selection skills.
SUMMARY
WEEKS 4-5
Learn to identify relevant ideas, synthesise information and express points concisely in original language.
WRITER'S EFFECT
WEEKS 6-7
Explore how writers create meaning and effects through precise choices of language, imagery and detail.
EXTENDED RESPONSE
WEEKS 8-9
Learn to select, develop and organise ideas for an effective response shaped to audience, purpose and form.
FULL MOCK EXAMINATION
WEEK 10
2 HOURS
Complete a full Paper 1 examination independently under timed conditions. Responses are then individually marked and analysed by a Cambridge examiner.
GROUP FEEDBACK & CONSOLIDATION
WEEK 11
Review common strengths and misconceptions revealed by the mock examination. Students correct key sections, explore successful approaches and consolidate their strategy for the complete paper.
FEEDBACK & FINAL REVIEW
WEEK 12
20 MINUTES
INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS
Receive a personalised progress report and attend a private 20-minute feedback and strategy consultation.
INTERNATIONALLY MINDED
Apply for your preferred cohort
January 2027 intake · Live online · 4–6 students per cohort
Asia-Pacific Cohort
MONDAYS
10:00 UK time
Middle East & Gulf Cohort
TUESDAYS
15:30 UK time
UK & Europe Cohort
MONDAYS
17:00 UK time
Each cohort follows the same 12-week programme.
Select the time most suitable for your location.
£780 per 12-week programme
Pay in full upfront, or in three monthly instalments of £260
Instalments form a payment plan for the complete programme.
A cohort of 4–6 students, examiner-led teaching, structured independent practice, personalised marking and feedback, a full mock examination and a private final consultation.​