Pathway 1
A programme of study that values breadth of understanding and development of academic skills necessary for university, the IB diploma is a perfect pathway for those who wish to retain a broad curriculum as they enter Post-16 and ready themselves for the best universities around the world.
IB Diploma Programme
The IB diploma promotes the education of the whole person, emphasising intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge. By focusing on knowledge, skills, independence, critical and creative thinking, and international-mindedness, it offers a truly international and excellent education.
All IB subjects have a mixture of internal and external assessments and offer a broader range of learning than other Post-16 qualifications. The Core component of the IB Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge (TOK); Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS); and the Extended Essay (EE). This ensures that students understand in much greater depth, have opportunity to participate and volunteer in a range of worthwhile activities, and develop true academic rigour in their studies. This is why leading universities in the world, including Ivy League and Russell Group, readily accept the IB diploma as entrance to their courses.
Entrance onto the IBDP is supported by a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 6 or above. It is further suggested that anyone wishing to study IB subjects at higher level secure a grade 7 or above in those subjects.
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Pathway 2
IB Career-Related Programme
The IB Careers Programme maintains the commitment to international-mindedness of its sibling pathway, the diploma programme, whilst offering opportunity to develop key skills in more vocational settings. A perfect pathway for those who are yet to decide whether to go to university or straight into the workplace upon graduation from school.
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Pathway 3
A-Level
The A-level pathway, the traditional ‘gold standard’ of education, sees students select three to four (often connected) subjects to provide themselves with a depth of knowledge not afforded in other Post-16 pathways. The programme is perfect for those who are already leaning towards a particular area of study or career and wish to study at the best universities in the world.
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Pathway 4
BTEC
BTEC, the acronym for the British and Technology Education Council, is a specialist work-related qualification which, like the IBCP, combines practical learning with subject and theory content. This is the ideal pathway for those who wish to hone their professional skills prior to entering the workplace or going to university,
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Pathway 5
Personalised
A mix and match of the current offerings, where students can choose to opt for an A-level plus a BTEC or combine a BTEC with a DP subject.
