Jordan Hill English Scholars Transition Programme

Essential English support to help Year 7 students thrive in secondary school English.

The Jordan Hill English Scholars Programme is a small group online enrichment programme that helps Year 7 students thrive in secondary school English.

Running from October to June, the programme provides enrichment and personalised support as students encounter the greater demands of secondary school English.

Students develop their ability to analyse literary and nonfiction texts, explore writers’ methods, support interpretations with evidence, and produce thoughtful, well structured analytical and creative writing.

Through stimulating discussion and positive peer learning, they grow into confident, independent and perceptive students of English.

October 2026 - June 2027

The Jordan Hill English Scholars Programme is a small group online enrichment programme that helps Year 7 students thrive in secondary school English.

Running from October to June, the programme provides enrichment and personalised support as students encounter the greater demands of secondary school English.

Students develop their ability to analyse literary and nonfiction texts, explore writers’ methods, support interpretations with evidence, and produce thoughtful, well structured analytical and creative writing.

Through stimulating discussion and positive peer learning, they grow into confident, independent and perceptive students of English.

October 2026 to June 2027

Baseline Assessment Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026 WAT/BST

Class Begins: Saturday, 3 October 2026

Book Baseline Assessment

Start date

Saturday 3 October 2026

Format

 Live online group sessions on Google Meet

Session

Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (WAT Time)

During British Summer Time, classes run from 10.00 am – 12.00 pm in the UK. During Greenwich Mean Time, classes run from 9.00 am – 11.00 am in the UK.

  • Missed classes are non-refundable; recordings of live lessons may be shared with parents where the organisation was notified twenty-four hours ahead of class time.

Class size

Maximum of 10 students

Fee

₦20,000 per session (2 hours)/student

Why This Programme Matters

The Challenge Of Transition

Secondary school English demands more from the very start.

• Students must read with greater insight, write with more control, and think with more precision.

• They are also expected to work more independently, respond more actively in lessons, and take greater responsibility for their own understanding.

• In secondary school, students are often expected to ask questions when they are unsure, seek clarification when needed, and persevere through challenge with less direct support than they may have been used to in primary school.

• Strong performance in primary school does not automatically guarantee readiness for these higher expectations.

• Without strong foundations in reading, writing, and critical thinking at a higher level, students can begin secondary school underprepared and may find it harder to thrive as expectations increase.

• The foundation for top GCSE outcomes is laid early through strong habits in reading, writing, and reasoning.

• This programme is designed to close that gap before secondary school begins and help students start with stronger skills, greater confidence, and the academic readiness needed for long-term success.

Why This Matters Now

• AI is becoming part of the learning environment young people are entering. The question is no longer whether students will encounter it, but whether they will have the confidence and judgement to use it well.

• The issue is not the use of AI itself. The concern is the loss of confidence, judgement, and independent thinking that can happen when students rely on it before they have developed secure literacy and reasoning skills.

• Students who are unsure of their own reading, writing, and thinking can become too quick to rely on AI for answers, ideas, and expression. Over time, that can weaken the very habits they most need to develop.

• This programme is designed to strengthen those habits first so that students begin secondary school with the ability to think for themselves, write with confidence, and use technology without becoming dependent on it.

What This Programme Is Designed To Do

The ten-month transition programme is designed to:

Strengthen the foundation

Secure the core habits in reading, writing, vocabulary, and reasoning that students need from the very first term of secondary school.

Raise the level of thinking

Move students beyond primary-level responses into deeper interpretation, clearer written expression, and more deliberate use of language.

Close the readiness gap

Address the gap between doing well in primary school and actually being confident in meeting the demands of secondary school English studies.

Create a strong starting position

Ensure students begin secondary school with more confidence, stronger academic habits, and better readiness for long-term success.

Who Is This Programme For

This programme is for students who:

  • are starting secondary school
  • need to build the strong academic foundation required for success in secondary school English
  • are ready to participate actively and work seriously in a small group setting
  • may still be getting familiar with the expectations of the UK school system as they enter secondary school

What Students Will Develop

Students will develop greater strength in:

Reading and thinking

  • reading with understanding, inference, and insight
  • speaking, reasoning, and verbal response
  • confidence in asking questions, seeking clarity, and expressing their thinking

Writing and language

  • writing with structure, clarity, and control
  • spelling, grammar, and language accuracy in context
  • organising ideas clearly at sentence and paragraph level

Academic confidence

  • confidence in asking questions, seeking clarity, and expressing their thinking
  • the independence and academic readiness needed for a strong start in secondary school English

Why Small Group Learning?

This programme is taught in a small group because secondary school learning does not happen in isolation. Students need to develop the confidence to listen, contribute, ask questions, and respond thoughtfully alongside others. A small group setting allows students to be known individually while also benefiting from discussion, shared thinking, and the healthy stretch that comes from learning with peers.

How the Programme Works

Start date

Saturday, 3 October 2026

Class Format

Live online group sessions on Google Meet

Session length

Two hours

One hour of live teaching, followed by one hour of end-of-class activities completed through Google Classroom or Seesaw.

Class Size

Maximum of 10 pupils

Session Time

Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (WAT Time)

During British Summer Time, classes run from 10.00 am – 12.00 pm in the UK. During Greenwich Mean Time, classes run from 9.00 am – 11.00 am in the UK.

  • Missed classes are non-refundable; recordings of live lessons may be shared with parents where the organisation was notified twenty-four hours ahead of class time.

Baseline Assessment

Baseline Assessment:

All pupils will complete a baseline assessment before starting the programme.

Baseline Assessment: Saturday, 19 September 2026. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (UK Time)

This assessment is used to identify each pupil’s current level in reading, writing, and language use. It helps ensure that teaching is informed, appropriate, and responsive from the start.

Please note: Enrolment and the baseline assessment booking are confirmed upon receipt of the first month’s tuition fees.

To secure a child’s place on the programme and confirm their booking for the baseline assessment, make payment for the first month below.

Programme Fees

Fee

• ₦20,000 per session (2 hours)

• ₦80,000 for a four-week month

• ₦100,000 for a five-week month

Inclusive of the baseline assessment session.

Tuition fees are payable monthly in advance to confirm enrolment for each new month.

The programme closes for two weeks during the Christmas holiday. Fees for the affected month are calculated according to the number of teaching weeks.

Give your child a stronger start in secondary school English

Baseline assessment: Saturday, 19 September 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (UK Time)

Class begins: Saturday, 3 October 2026.

Begin Your Child’s English Transition Programme

Register Your Child

Pay the first month’s programme fee to secure your child’s place. Immediately after payment, you will be automatically redirected to the registration form to provide your child’s details.

Payment for the first month is required in advance for the baseline assessment

click the link below to make payment below: 

Further Enquiries

If you require further information, please contact us.

Telephone, UK: +44 7958 360175

WhatsApp only, Nigeria: +234 701 657 9496

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.jordanhill.org

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