Colchester West Centre Details

About Us

The centre is situated at Three Tollgate East Colchester CO3 8RG opposite Homebase. The centre shares the building with the Hundred Acre Wood Nursery. The Tollgate Retail Park shopping centre is only 2 minutes walk, which allows parents to visit the retail park, shop at Sainsburys or any of the other large stores located there, while their child is at the centre.

The Centre opened on February 1st 2005 and is a pleasant well resourced learning environment, staffed with well-qualified teachers.

The centre is operated by Iain and Lorraine Mckenzie who both still work part time in the local comprehensive schools. Both have been Heads of Subjects and have a wealth of classroom experience.


 

What We Do

The Centre is part of a large national network of tutorial centres within the UK and caters for students aged 6 - 16 years of all abilities, and not only those who are having difficulties. The Centre provides help and support in

  • English and Maths at the different Key Stages,
  • Preparation for SATS
  • students preparing for entrance exams and 11+
  • students studying for GCSE's.
  • other subjects are offered eg Science ICT, Languages subject to demand.

After the initial call a free assessment is arranged for the student. The outcome is discussed and a teaching programme proposed. Progress is monitored closely each week and a re-assessment carried out after 3 - 4 months. Parents can clearly see the progress being made.

The Centre offers tuition primarily in English and Maths but sessions in Science, Languages, Technology, Business and ICT can also be arranged.

Lessons are 80 minutes in length which allows for a variety of teaching methods to be used including computer based work to motivate the student. Teaching takes place in within small groups (4 - 5 students).. Every student has their own teaching programme and receives individual tuition. KMEC centres specialise in the teaching of ENGLISH, MATHS, READING AND SPELLING ensuring every student understands the basic concepts in each subject area.

GCSE classes are staffed by qualified subject staff and students are provided with a resource pack which provides assignments and coursework suggestions. Teachers can also assist with coursework tasks set in school. The Clacton centre is an examinations centre and GCSE's can be sat there if required. GCSE classes are provided
in English Maths Science and ICT.

Kip McGrath Centres offer quality tuition in an excellent environment.

Contact Details

Centre Owner/s Iain and Lorraine McKenzie
Address Kip McGrath Education Centre
Three Tollgate East Colchester CO3 8RQ
Phone 01206 538403
Email kipmcgrathcolchester@hotmail.co.uk
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Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 3.45 - 7.05 pm
Saturday 9.00 am - 1pm.

GIVE YOUR CHILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE BY USING KIP MCGRATH TUITION CENTRES.