Most students join the college at the beginning of the academic year and take A-levels over one or two years. In some instances students may also enrol onto a course once term is underway. The flexibility of the tutorial system means that it is possible to transfer from other institutions during the course of the year.

Lower Sixth

Two Year Courses
The college offers a very broad range of two-year courses with no restriction on the subjects that can be studied in combination.

The pace of a two-year course suits most students, especially those who are making the transition to A-level.

A two-year course also gives the student the opportunity to explore a subject in greater depth and the time to consolidate ideas. For some students the slightly slower pace of a two year programme may also be conducive to achieving better results.

Students generally take four subjects at AS-level, before having to commit themselves to their three A-level subjects in the second year.

At interview we will be happy to discuss the number and choice of subjects appropriate to each student, based on their abilities, interests and university plans.

Upper Sixth

Joining the Upper Sixth
Increasingly, students join the college at the start of the upper sixth year having completed their AS courses elsewhere.

The variety of A-level courses and syllabuses taught over one and two years has meant that changing schools at the end of the lower sixth has become reasonably straightforward.

One Year Courses
In some circumstances it is possible to take an A-Level in one year. These courses are primarily for able and well -motivated students who are seeking to take up a new subject. Normally students would be expected to sit their AS exams in January and then their A2 exams in June. The need to work hard and to keep up with the pace of the course is an essential requirement.

Whilst the fast track approach may be an attractive alternative it may not always be suited to every student, for this reason we would discuss these issues carefully at interview.

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