Pathway 3
A-levels is an opportunity to specialise in subjects at Post-16. Students choose A-levels because they are already clear about the tertiary pathway they wish to follow after graduation.
A-level programmes are content-heavy and are an excellent pathway for students wishing to gain a strong base in the subject or field they wish to specialise in once they move onto university. The content, similar to that of many first year university courses, is challenging and warrants the high entry requirements it demands. ‘Core’ subjects English, maths, physics, chemistry, biology, all require grade 7 or above at GCSE to study at A-level. Non-core subjects require grade 6 or above.
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Pathway 1
IBDP 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.
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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 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.
