School Interview Preparation Programme
The Astar Interview Preparation Programme is a structured 12-week course designed to help students excel in competitive secondary and international school interviews. Through personalised one-to-one coaching, small group sessions, and realistic mock interviews, students build clear communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and the confidence to perform at their best.
Curriculum Overview
✓ Speaking Structure
✓ Handling Errors & Mistakes
✓ Self-introduction
✓ Vocabulary Building
✓ Group Interviews and Collaborative Projects
✓ Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
✓ Open Discussion
✓ Vocal Training
✓ Grammar
✓ Handling Nerves
✓ Presenting and Speech Delivery
✓ Visual Analysis and Response
✓ Mock Interviews
✓ Interview Etiquette
Programme Structure
The programme runs over 12 weeks and combines:
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Two weekly one-to-one sessions focused on individual speaking skills, interview practice, vocabulary, grammar, and personalised feedback
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Two weekly group sessions designed to develop discussion skills, teamwork, problem-solving, debate, and collaborative communication
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Ongoing mock interview practice to reinforce skills under realistic interview conditions
Across the programme, students work on key areas including self-introductions, structured responses, strengths and weaknesses, complex and creative questions, visual and stimulus-based tasks, articulation and delivery, group tasks and discussions, and mock interviews with feedback.
This programme is ideal for students who are:
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Preparing for secondary school or international school interviews
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Confident academically but unsure how to effectively express themselves verbally
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Anxious about interviews, speaking under pressure or talking in a group setting
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Seeking structured, professional preparation rather than self-study
Outcome
By the end of the programme, students are able to communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and structure. They understand how to approach interview questions thoughtfully, express ideas naturally, and present themselves positively in both individual and group interview settings.
Personalised Coaching
Lessons are tailored to each student’s unique needs. Whether your child tends to talk too much, freezes under pressure, or struggles to structure answers, coaching focuses on overcoming their specific challenges and building effective communication.
Assignments
Out-of-class exercises and assignments reinforce skills learned in lessons, ensuring consistent practice and steady improvement. Students receive an array of supportive materials and develop habits that strengthen fluency, vocabulary, and overall performance.
Mock Interviews
Students practise both one-to-one and group mock interviews, designed with heightened pressure and challenging questions to make the real thing feel easy! Every session includes personalised feedback to help learners refine and improve their skills.