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Exploring Opportunities in Sixth Form: Course Offerings and Qualifications Guide

Discover the diverse array of courses offered at QEHS, from Level 3 (AS/A2) to vocational pathways like BTEC/OCR. Get insights on entry requirements, curriculum pathways, and choosing the right courses based on your interests and predicted grades. Understand how to align your qualifications with future career goals or further academic endeavors through practical advice and research-driven strategies.

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Exploring Opportunities in Sixth Form: Course Offerings and Qualifications Guide

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  1. Opportunities in the Sixth Form

  2. Timetable of Events

  3. Alternatives to QEHS

  4. Qualifications Summary

  5. Courses on Offer at QEHS • Level 3 (AS/A2 Level) • AS taken in Y12 (50% of total award) / A2 taken in Y13 (50% of total) • Most courses are modular (made up of units) • Usually assessed by written exams (sometimes a coursework element) • If an AS is not continued to A2 it becomes a stand-alone qualification • Level 3 (Vocational – BTEC/OCR Courses) • Equivalent to 1 AS (after Y12) or 1, 2 or 3 A Levels (after Y13) • Courses are modular and made up of units • No written exams (each unit is individually assessed) • Can be combined with AS/A2 levels) • Level 2 (Work-based learning course) • Catering and Hospitality • Practical work-based qualification

  6. Courses On Offer at QEHS (page 7)

  7. Curriculum Pathways (page 6)

  8. Curriculum Pathways (page 6)

  9. Entry Requirements (pages 9-11) • Minimum Entry Requirement for all Level 3 courses • 5 A*-C (or equivalent) including English or Maths • Entry Requirements for chosen curriculum pathways (Level 3) • 5 A*-C (or equivalent) including English or Maths • 6 A*-C (or equivalent) including English or Maths • 7 A*-C (or equivalent) including English or Maths +5.3APS • Entry Requirements for each subject

  10. Average GCSE Points Score • Evidence suggests that students with an average GCSE points score of less than 5.3 will perform better on a vocational or combined pathway. We would expect these students to take a vocational route or a combined pathway of vocational and academic courses • The points score is calculated by adding points from all GCSEs taken (excluding BTEC/OCR & NVQ) and dividing the total by the number of GCSEs • A* = 8, A = 7, B=6, C=5, D=4, E=3, F=2, G=1

  11. Choosing the Correct Courses (page 8) • What are your predicted grades? • What can you study with your predicted grades? • What are your interests, strengths & weaknesses? How do you learn best? • What qualifications do you need for career options, college or university courses? • What research have you carried out? • What advice have you taken?

  12. Sixth Form Opportunities and Courses

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