Kip McGrath English
Kip McGrath specialises in English Tuition, offering face-to-face tutoring to children from Grade R through to Grade 12.
The English programme caters for students who are virtual non-readers through to those who have only minor difficulties. The curriculum covers all aspects of English that students are expected to learn in school (where English is the first language). The programme is carefully designed so that each student progresses at his or her own pace. A student can start anywhere within the programme at exactly the level suited to his or her current ability and knowledge.
Five key areas in the Kip McGrath English curriculum
- Early reading
- Reading
- Spelling
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary development and grammar
This important programme is designed to assist children who have been identified early as having reading difficulties. It is also targeted at children who have managed to progress through the school system yet lack any real reading capabilities. This programme takes children right back to the basics of reading and is an intensive intervention programme. A FREE assessment is conducted to determine if this programme is appropriate for your child. Depending on age, children can progress from this programme to the Kip McGrath Reading Programme as their reading skills improve.
- Intensive tutor intervention
- Lessons targeted at key reading skills
- Booklet-based activities and homework sheets
- Computer learning to engage children and accelerate drill
Reading Programme
Children who struggle with reading are disadvantaged at school and in life. Reading difficulties are common in children, but with proper attention these difficulties can usually be identified and corrected. The qualified tutors at Kip McGrath understand that reading difficulties are sensitive and potentially embarrassing for children and parents. At our centres, all students are treated with respect and understanding. A positive learning environment makes achievement natural and fun.
A reading tutoring programme may consist of activities to develop...
- Reading
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
Course highlights:
- An individually tailored reading programme based on your child's needs
- Caring and committed tutors
- Varied learning activities including the use of audio CDs, written exercises, computer-based activities and teacher interaction
- Regular and consistent homework to reinforce learning (homework is only half-an-hour per subject)
- Regular feedback and progress reports to parents
English Programme
Kip McGrath provides English tutoring for students who are having difficulty in reading, spelling, comprehension, writing and spelling. Development of good English language skills is essential for student success at school and university.
An English tutoring programme may consist of activities to develop...
- Reading
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Writing skills
Course highlights:
- An individually tailored reading programme based on your child's needs
- Caring and committed tutors
- Varied learning activities including the use of written exercises, computer-based activities and teacher interaction
- Regular and consistent homework to reinforce learning (homework is only half-an-hour per subject)
- Regular feedback and progress reports to parents
English as a Second Language
For school-age children, strong English language skills are essential to fitting in and keeping up in school. This 25-lesson course is specially designed to strengthen spoken English skills and develop written English skills in students who have some English language but are lacking confidence or struggling to keep up with the level of language required for school work. Students learn in a friendly, low-pressure environment using interactive computer drills, worksheets and verbal practice.
Students see rapid benefits in their language skills resulting in...
- Keeping pace with their schoolwork
- Ability to participate in classroom discussions
- Improved social skills and social interaction with other students
Course highlights:
- Increased vocabulary and comprehension
- Spelling
- Teaching of basic English grammar concepts
- Conversation, speaking in sentences and pronunciation
This course is designed to target...
- School-age students from upper primary through senior secondary (ages 8 to 18)
- Students who have some basic English language skills
- Students whose English skills are insufficient for school integration and learning
- Students who lack confidence in their spoken and written English (as a second language)
All children are given a FREE initial assessment to identify areas where learning needs to be concentrated. An individual learning programme is then tailored for your child based on the assessment results. While all centres provide extra lessons for maths, Afrikaans and English, not all centres offer all modules or additional subjects, so please confirm with your local Kip McGrath centre.