SIXTH FORM BOOKLET
2024-2026

CONTENTS
The Sixth Form at Harrow Appi

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Timeline Leading up to Sixth Form

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Academic Life in the Sixth Form

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· Timeline During Sixth Form
Enrichment in the Sixth Form

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· The Harrow Diploma· The Harrow Diploma in Action· The Harrow Diploma in the Sixth Form
University Pathways

11· US Universities· UK Universities· Japanese Universities· Australian Universities
A-Level Subject Offerings

14· Expected Grades for Sixth Form Entrants· A-Level Subject List
English Literature
Maths
Further Maths
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Environmental Management (AS Level)
Geography
History
Business Studies
Economics
Drama
Music
Japanese
Mandarin
Art & Design
Design & Technology
Physical Education
Cambridge International Project
Qualification
Degrees and Required A-Level choices

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THE SIXTH FORM
AT HARROW APPITIMELINE LEADING UP TO SIXTH FORM

Stephen Tong
Head MasterIn under two years since the inauguration of Harrow
Appi, we now stand on the brink of welcoming
students to join our inaugural Sixth Form cohort
in the autumn of 2024. With the firmly establishedtraditions of academic excellence present in all
Harrow Schools to propel us forward and given our
unique learning environment nestled in the idyllicAppi Kogen, it is difficult to fathom a more suitablesetting for young adults to complete their secondary
education.
Each student will greatly benefit from the nurturing
approach offered by the full-boarding experience.
Furthermore, the distinctive natural surroundings ofHarrow Appi will undoubtedly serve as a source ofinspiration and rejuvenation as every student strives
to attain the level of personal achievement required
to realise their future aspirations.
Life in the Sixth Form will differ from the rest of theschool. It is a period for developing personal talents
and interests and fostering greater independence in
one's approach to studies. Students will be expected
to assume greater responsibility for self-organisation.
Classes will be small, and the atmosphere will be
more informal. Nevertheless, it will be expectedthat students take a more proactive stance in theirapproach to work, including extensive reading andadditional study beyond any prescribed Prep.

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At Harrow Appi, we will be providing the 'gold
standard' A-Level qualifications, specifically due tothe rigorous nature of these qualifications and theirsignificant recognition by universities worldwide.
Given the broad range of A-Level options we offer,students will have the opportunity to select coursesthat align with their individual academic strengths
and pursue their intellectual passions.
Sixth Form life not only presents remarkable academic
and intellectual opportunities but also offers a wider
array of co-curricular experiences. This is a time
for students to cultivate their leadership abilities,
shoulder responsibilities, and serve as exemplary rolemodels for the younger students at Harrow Appi –a testing ground for the integrity, discernment, andcourage they will need to exhibit when their school
life comes to an end.
I have every confidence that our inaugural Sixth
Form cohort will prove to be a resounding success.
Students will benefit from the guidance of our
exceptional faculty and the daily support of their
House communities. Moreover, they will continue
to relish the balance in life provided by the outdoor
experiences in Appi Kogen.With their dedication andpositive mindset, I am certain that our graduates willrealise their ambitions, demonstrating collaboration,
creativity, compassion, independence, and readinessfor life beyond Harrow.

A-Level Introduction

November
2023(I)GCSE Mock
Examinations

January2024

A-Level Choice
Entered

March
2024

(I)GCSE Exams

May
2024

(I)GCSE Results

August
2024

A-LevelJourney Begins

August2024

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ACADEMIC LIFE
IN THE SIXTH FORM

TIMELINE DURING SIXTH FORM

Helen Maisey
Director of Pathways

Welcome to an exciting new chapter in our students'
academic journey here at Harrow Appi. Our Sixth
Form centre is designed to empower students withthe knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to
thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Positioned at theintersection of innovation and education, Harrow
Appi Sixth Form isn't just a place for learning; it'sa launchpad for students’ futures. Here, students
will encounter a dynamic fusion of state-of-theart facilities, inspirational educators, and a vibrantcommunity that celebrates our collective love of
nature and the outdoors.
Our focus at Harrow Appi revolves around threepillars of our community: academic learning,enrichment, and pastoral care. Our array of A-Level
options, guided by our subject specialist beaks,
will allow students to build upon the academic
independence they have developed through theRemove and Fifth Form years. Studying fewer
subjects at A-Level will provide students with more
opportunities to delve deeper into these disciplines,
with a greater focus. Students joining our dynamic
new Sixth Form will have the chance to further theirdevelopment through our extensive enrichment
programme, which includes winter sports during
our white season and a variety of activities in thegold and green seasons.

Within these opportunities, our Sixth Form students
can enhance their leadership skills by supporting
the Super Curricular Activities and Co-Curricular
Activities and pursuing the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s
International Award. We also encourage students tofoster their independence through the Cambridge
International Project Qualification, enhancing their
university or further education prospects. Since
the Sixth Form is an integral part of our boarding
offering, students will be given the chance to assume
leadership roles in their houses, affording them theopportunity to develop their interpersonal skills
within the house system.

A-Level Talks

Predicted Grades Released

Summer Internships*

Recommended but not compulsory

Year 12
University Applications

With a strong emphasis on personalised learning,real-world experiences, and holistic development,
our Sixth Form centre is where students’ aspirations
take flight. We invite students to embark on
this extraordinary adventure as we redefine thepossibilities of their educational journey, merging
the splendour of the mountains in Northern Japan
with the heritage of traditional British boarding
education from Harrow, UK. Welcome to a new eraof learning, discovery, and boundless potential.

AS Level Exams

University Entrance Exams

Oxbridge Results

Year 13

A-Level Exams

Results

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ENRICHMENT
IN THE SIXTH FORMDavid Fitzgerald
Head of Enrichment

The Enrichment Programme is a core pillar of a
Harrow Appi education. The programme prioritises
breadth across a range of disciplines as well as depth
across all activities through the delivery of highquality sessions. The programme is delivered by a
combination of talented and experienced Harrow
beaks as well as external providers who bringexpertise to a specific area.

A Holistic Education
Sports, Performing Arts, After School Activities,
Expeditions, Trips, Service Learning and Leadership
opportunities contribute towards an extensive offerthat supports the holistic development of every
student. Each student is individually supported tonavigate the extensive opportunities that are available
and guided to ensure that there is a balance between
a well-rounded development as well as specialism
towards excellence in targeted fields.

Harrow Traditions
Harrow Appi draws on 450 years of history fromHarrow, UK. There are many traditions which arecarried into all aspects of Harrow Appi including
the Enrichment Programme. These traditions are
adapted to the demographic and setting of the
School. An example of such a tradition is that of theLong Ducker. Every year at Harrow UK, students,
teachers, Old Harrovians and parents combine toorganise and undertake a charity sponsored run, theLong Ducker. Symbolically, it takes place along one
of John Lyon’s roads, the Harrow Road from Marble
Arch in central London to Harrow. Harrow Appi’s"twist" is hold both a White and a Green Long
Ducker. The White Long Ducker is undertaken asa winter race on snowshoes and the Green Long
Ducker as a trail run to the top of our local mountain.

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The Natural Environment
The School’s unique location in Appi Kogen,
Hachimantai, Iwate, Japan provides a wonderfulsetting for an educational experience immersed innature. A priority of the programme is to maximise
students’ opportunities to engage in the natural
setting outside of the campus gates to enjoy learningin the fields, paths, forests and mountains of the local
area. Engagement in nature will progress learning,enhance students' physical health, mental wellbeing
and facilitate the accelerated development ofstudent's personal skills and attributes.
To maximise the participation opportunities thatthe natural environment presents, the programme
will operate over distinct Seasons. Although theexact dates are determined by weather (and the ski
lifts opening/closing), the dates for the 2023/24
academic year are outlined below.
Golden Season: September – November
White Season: December – March
Green Season: April – June

The Harrow Diploma
The Harrow Diploma framework is designed
to recognise and reward the commitment andprogress of students' personal development within
and beyond their school experiences. It is basedon purposefully designed progressive engagementwith age-appropriate experiences which promote
the development of values, attributes and skills thathave come to epitomise Harrovians. The Diploma
framework provides a journey of tracked holistic
development that will ready our students, alongsideacademic qualifications, to be successful in the world
they enter after school and to impact positively on
the lives of others.

UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS

The Harrow Diploma is designed to promote six
key components of a holistic education:

Positive
wellbeing

Core
ValuesService

Leadership

Key
Competencies
Passions
andTalents

Opportunities to develop these components are acore part of the Harrow Appi educational provision.
The Harrow Diploma provides a framework forstudents to measure progress, self-reflect on theirprogress, and be recognised by the School for theirachievement.

The Harrow Diploma in Action
There are many opportunities at Harrow Appi towork on the components of the Harrow Diploma.
· For Wellbeing, students may undertake aweekend optional expedition to engage inactivity and nature·
For Values, students may demonstrate theHarrovian value of courage when presenting ina Whole School Assembly·
For Competencies, students may demonstrateproblem-solving when navigating a complicatedtrail· For Leadership, students may organise a formal
dinner or other event for the school·
For Service, students may visit our local
retirement home to perform a piece of music10

for the elderly residents· For Passions and Talents, students may show
the progress they have made in skiing over thecourse of the White season.
After such activities are complete, students will
evidence them by submitting online self-reflections.
After submitting an evidence reflection, it will either
be signed off by the Academic Tutor or returned foramendments. Students can monitor their progress
through the Diploma by checking their online
Diploma Tracker which records all successful andpending evidence reflections. Students can also track
which components in the Diploma they have wellevidenced, and which require further action.

The Harrow Diploma in the Sixth Form
The Harrow Diploma holds particular significancefor students in the Sixth Form, as it plays a pivotal rolein bolstering their university applications. Having a
consolidated record of all the additional personal
development activities they have undertaken atschool, as well as self-reflections on their progress,and comments from their beaks, results in university
applications that stand out.
In addition, during interviews, universities often
place emphasis on getting the student to expand on
their interests and achievements beyond the corecurriculum. As our students will have already spenttime reflecting on a breadth of activities, Harrovian
students will be well-placed to discuss and expand
upon them during interviews.
However, the true benefit of the Harrow Diploma
is to empower students to take control of theirpersonal development and enable them to thrive ina fast-changing complex world. Harrow’s mission
is to provide Educational Excellence for Life andLeadership, and the Harrow Diploma is an expressionof our commitment to this mission.

US Universities
A significant number of Harrovians make successful
applications to universities in the US each year, andthere is a programme of events at Harrow Appi forthose who wish to pursue this path.
Visits to the School will be hosted from the
Admissions Directors of several prestigious colleges
and universities and offer guidance throughout theapplication process on making a college list, preparing
for standardised testing and on other components of
the application such as application essays.
American universities have much to offer in termsof the breadth and flexibility of their curricula aswell as the often-state-of-the-art working and living
environments they provide for students. A degree at a
North American university will typically last four years
and will normally allow students to maintain someacademic breadth in their course options, enablingthem to explore their interests beyond a particularsubject area. Furthermore, US universities typicallyoffer small class sizes and a greater number of contact
hours with academic staff than is currently possible
under the British university system. Most American
universities revolve around a campus, a uniquecommunity conducive to students' development of
their academic, social and extracurricular interests
with a high degree of advisory follow-up fromfaculty members. Harrovians may find that many US
universities offer a similar lifestyle to that of Harrow
Appi but on a larger scale.
Although most US universities are currently ACT/
SAT-optional,, a strong standardised test score isa significant boost to any application to a top US
university. In addition, the SAT II Subject Tests
have now been discontinued. The ACT or SAT
must be arranged by students individually via thecollegeboard.org (for SAT) or act.org (for ACT)
websites. The SAT is marked out of 1600, and the
median applicant to Ivy League and other top US

universities will have achieved a score between 1450
and 1500.The ACT is marked out of 36 and students
applying to the above-mentioned institutions should
aim for a score of 34+. Students will require ACTand SAT preparation for US universities, and thiscomes at an extra cost.
The US university application process requires
several sets of documentation including at least
three letters of recommendation and different sets ofessays for each institution. Therefore, it is advisable
to undertake research and preparation early to afford
an applicant the best chance of being successful. At
Harrow Appi, the preparation process for applicants
to US universities starts as soon as they enter Sixth
Form.
Deadlines for application vary but the most important
dates are (all in the Year 13): 1 August (applications
go live on the Common App application platform);
1 November (deadline for early applications,
including ED, EA and early restrictive applications);
30 November (deadline for University of California
institutions); and 1 January (deadline for regularapplications).

UK Universities
As a British school, Harrow Appi will send manyof its graduates to the United Kingdom to pursue
higher education. The UK continues to be a world
leader with its universities making up many of theworld’s top institutions.
Undergraduate degrees in the UK take only three
years to complete in comparison to degrees from the
US which take four years. This is a lower time andfinancial commitment to receive a well recognised
degree.
When deciding on a UK university to apply to, thefirst step is to understand what subject you wish to
study. In the UK, all students use the website UCAS
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to choose their course and submit their application.
UCAS is a centralised site under which all entry
requirements for all undergraduate courses are listed.
UCAS has a database of all the schools and courses
in the UK, along with published entry requirements
for each course at each institution.
· We recommend our students to first explore
subject guides: https://www.ucas.com/explore/
search/subject-guides· Then, search for a course in your preferredsubject: https://digital.ucas.com/search
All students should consult with beaks, academic
tutors, and their families before making a decision.
Students interested in Oxbridge may apply for
Cambridge or Oxford but not both. Candidates whoare competitive usually have A’s and A*’s at GCSE
level and are predicted A’s and A*’s in A-Levels.
Similar to applying to any other UK university,
candidates should check to see if they are taking theright subjects and achieving the minimum grades
needed to apply for these very selective schools.What
makes the application process different for applying
to Oxbridge is that students are also assessed on theirperformance on an additional external assessment(such as CSAT, TSA, HAT, STEP, etc); as well as
performance at an interview.

due to the more complicated and less streamlined
application procedures for international students.
Harrow Appi is perfectly placed to guide our students
into English Language undergraduate programmes
in Japan, utilising our strong network in admissions
offices over the country.
Harrow Appi students will have chances to visit
institutions such as Waseda, Sophia, Keio, and Tokyo
during their time in the Fifth and Sixth Form,and Harrow Appi will host visits from Admissions
Officers either in-person, at Harrow Appi campus,
or online.
All English language programmes in Japan welcome
A-Level results (with the notable exception of the
PEARL Programme at Keio that requires SAT/
ACT). Japanese universities are also holistic in theirapproach, looking at the whole application rather
than only test scores. They require some standard
documentation* including:Japanese Universities
Japanese universities, despite being top classinstitutions, see less competition for international
places than universities in the US or UK, in part12

· Tokyo University· Waseda University· Sophia University· Keio University· Kyoto University· Osaka University· Nagoya University· Temple University· Tohoku University

Australian Universities
We are committed to also supporting students whowish to embark on an exciting journey to studyin Australia. We can support students by offering
them the opportunity to meet a range of Australian
universities that align with their academic interestsand dreams.
Once the students have decided on which university
they would like to study at in Australia, we can
support them with the individual applications bygathering transcripts and predicted grades. Australian
universities will want to see the IELTS equivalent
Cambridge English Qualification that students
will undertake in the Sixth Form to support theirapplications.
Harrow Schools alumni have followed their dreams
by studying at the University of Melbourne and at
the University of Sydney and we hope that Harrow
Appi students can carry on this tradition.

· Standardised Test Scores (A-Levels accepted)· Letter of recommendation (provided by HarrowAppi)· Essay of intent (this is not like a personalstatement for the US or UK. An essay needs tobe written for each institution, demonstrating
the student clearly understands the offering of
the University, and why it aligns with their goals)· English Language Test Score (students who study
A-Level are normally exempt)· Transcripts from Year 11 onwards.

Both Cambridge and Oxford publish transparent,easy resources to help candidates understand what
they are looking for:· Cambridge’s “What Are We Looking For” here
· Oxford’s entrance requirements here

Some notable universities with English Language
undergraduate programmes that our students may
consider are:

Please note each university requires unique
documentation and the above is just an illustrationof commonly required documents.
*

Most Japanese universities offer unconditional
offers, meaning once an offer is received, the placeis guaranteed.
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A-LEVEL SUBJECT OFFERINGS

Students will choose three subjects, with theCambridge International Project Qualification as anadditional fourth choice or as a third A-Level.

Many employers value applicants who have aqualification in maths highly, as they are logicalthinkers and excellent problem solvers.

Expected Grades for Sixth Form Entrants

Further Maths Why study?

B or equivalent.

The Further Maths course is ideal (in some cases
crucial) for anyone considering a degree in Science,
Engineering, Computing or Economics.
You should study Further Maths if you look forward
to Maths lessons, cannot wait to solve the mostcomplex problems your Maths teacher sets you andhave a true passion for exploring the subject in far
greater depth.

Individual pathways can be discussed with the
Director of Studies and Director of Pathways on acase-by-case basis.

A-Level Subject List
These following subjects are offered (offerings are
subject to change due to demand from students):
English Literature Why study?

Studying English Literature involves reading someof the greatest prose, poetry and drama ever written.
Developing your own essay writing skills isessential for many University degrees. Engaging
in discussions, researching the lives and times ofwriters and evolving your presentation skills are
all embedded within the English Literature course.
It also involves collaborative and independent
thinking — the ability to analyse sophisticated ideas
and how to build a convincing argument is key.
English Literature students particularly enjoy thecoursework component in Year 13 when they get
the opportunity to select two texts and writers of
their choice to compare in an extended comparative
essay.
Transferable skills developed while studying English
Literature, such as critical thinking, research, andcommunication, are valuable to many careers,
including publishing, broadcasting, marketing andPR, journalism, law, teaching and politics.
Maths Why study?

Maths is a vital part of all areas of modern life andthe A-Level course provides a sound background forany students wishing to pursue Maths or a Mathsbased degree.
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Studying Further Maths enables you to work withspecialists from across the different fields of Maths
and explore in greater depth the applications andderivation of fascinating, useful and complex concepts.
Biology Why study?

Biology is a fascinating subject, the study of which
will see you learn about the natural world and all theliving things within it. Gaining an A-Level in thissubject opens up a vast range of opportunities forboth university degrees and career options, many ofwhich can take you all around the world. Biology is a
pre-requisite subject for many degrees in Biological
Science and Medical related fields of study.
In addition to undergraduate courses in Biological
Sciences at universities such as Oxford, an
A-Level in Biology is required for many Biologyrelated university degrees including Biochemistry,
Medicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Dentistry,
Biomedical Sciences to name a few. Biology A-Levelis also popular because it complements A-Levels in
Maths, Physics and Chemistry as a requirement forentry to the prestigious Natural Science courses atuniversities such as Cambridge.

Physics Why study?

Physics has its origins in the irrepressible humandesire to explore and understand the natural world.
It explores questions like how did the universe start?
How will it end? What is a black hole? Is time travel
possible? If you have an enquiring mind and arealways asking why things happen, then Physics will
help you find the answers. It forms the basis of mostmodern technologies and holds the future to global
wellbeing.
Physics is the ultimate expression of using Mathematics
to predict the behaviour of the world around us. It is little
wonder that it is the basis of all Engineering disciplines
as it allows us to calculate exact causes and precisely
measured effects to all aspects of our society and beyond.
The A-Level Physics course will develop your problemsolving and mathematical skills to undergraduate leveland forms an outstanding preparatory course for those
who wish to study a Physics-based course at the top
universities. “Follow the evidence wherever it leads,
and question everything. Accept these terms, and thecosmos is yours.” - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Chemistry Why study?

Sometimes referred to as the 'central science',
Chemistry helps to connect physical sciences, like
Maths and Physics, with applied sciences, suchas Biology, Medicine and Engineering. In fact,
Chemistry is all around us and an understanding of
the subject can help to answer many simple questions
about everyday life.
In addition to progressing to read a bachelor's ormaster's degree in chemistry, an A-Level in thissubject is highly regarded and opens many doors
into university courses and careers. These include
Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Materials science,
Medicine, Engineering, and Veterinary science. The
skills developed through the study of Chemistry arehighly applicable to many degree pathways.

Environmental Management (AS Level)
Why study?

Environmental Management develops a set oftransferable skills including handling data, practicing
practical problem-solving, applying the scientificmethod, and evaluating strategies for a sustainable future.
Learners develop relevant attitudes such as objectivity,
integrity, inquiry, initiative, and inventiveness to takeon the global issue facing humanity and the balanceof Earth's systems. They acquire the essential scientificskills required for progression to further studies or
employment. The key concepts for this course aresustainability, interactions, pressure on the environment,
global dimensions, and research methodology.
Geography Why study?

Geography matters. That’s why our A/AS-Level
course continues to focus on fundamental processes
and environments, but also reflect the world aroundus. AS/A-Level Geography integrates compulsory
content and popular, familiar themes together –such as linking the water and carbon cycles to water
insecurity and energy security – to ensure the courses
are relevant and engaging.This way, students can buildon what they’ve learned at IGCSE and what theysee in the world today, and gain the knowledge, skills
and understanding vital to success at AS/A-Level andbeyond.
Our aim is to bring geographical theory andprocesses to life with clear and engaging content,case studies, diagrams and more.
Fieldwork is an essential aspect of Geography, which
ensures that students are given the opportunity toconsolidate and extend their achievement by relating
learning to real experiences of the world, therefore
we will be undertaking four days of fieldwork.
Popular careers for people with geography
qualifications include surveying, conservation,
sustainability, town or transport planning, waste
and water management, environmental planning,
tourism, and weather forecasting. The army,
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world also recognise the practical research skills that
Geographers develop.
Because Geographers learn about human andpopulation development, Geography can be usefulfor jobs in charity and international relations too.
History Why study?

Students tend to agree that History A-Level is“challenging” whilst “hugely enjoyable”. They
particularly like the discussion and debate that the
subject encourages. While it is true that the content
levels are high, they appreciate the chance to geta better conceptual grasp through detailed study.
Some have been most stimulated by the chance
to assess issues from varying perspectives, and thenformulating their own. All tended to agree that theHistorical Enquiry was the most rewarding aspect of
the course, as it allowed them the chance to explore
an issue in detail and work independently under thesupervision of their coursework tutor.
Possible university courses include Archaeology andAnthropology, Classical Archaeology and Ancient
History, History of Art, Classics, History and a
combined History degree. History graduates go on
to follow careers in fields such as law, investmentbanking and consultancies, advertising, accountancy,
the civil service, publishing, journalism and the
media, global charity work, museums, librarianshipand archive work and teaching.
Business Studies Why study?

Studying Business at A-Level is a smart choice fornumerous reasons. This subject offers a practical andholistic understanding of the business world, frommanagement and marketing to finance and ethics.
It equips students with essential skills in problemsolving, decision-making, and communication,
all of which are highly valued in the professional
world. Providing insights into entrepreneurship andinnovation, this subject equips students to thrive inan ever-evolving global business landscape. For thoseseeking a well-rounded education and practical skills
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that are in high demand, Business at A-Level is an
excellent choice.
Economics Why study?

Economics equips students with essential skills in
critical thinking, problem-solving, and decisionmaking, and offers a tangible understanding of how
the world works. Beyond academic enrichment,
studying Economics opens doors to diverse career
opportunities and provides a solid foundation forfurther academic pursuits. Acquiring knowledge
that is not only relevant but enhances one's ability tonavigate an increasingly complex and interconnected
global economy, A-Level Economics empowers
students to comprehend and shape the economic
forces that drive our world.
Drama Why study?

Drama helps you to learn skills which are valued far
beyond the scope of the syllabus:
Communication. You will learn how to effectively
communicate in a spoken and dramatic context,
adapting your language and speech to suit thecharacter and occasion.
Collaboration. By working with others to devise
your own dramatic production and perform it, youwill develop the ability to discuss ideas, try them out
and refine them whilst respecting each other’s views
and opinions.
Research and analysis. You will examine texts andtheatre practices in detail, learning how to present
arguments and themes in a written context.
You will explore how characters are created andportrayed and assorted styles of drama. You will
study theatrical works and their key features. You
will learn how to present and perform and will be
guided along the creative process to create your own
dramatic works.

Music Why study?

You play an instrument to a high standard. You areinterested in learning more about the historical andtheoretical context of a wide variety of music. You
want to develop your performances into coherent
programmes, with a knowledge of the styles and genres
you are presenting. You wish to develop your ability
to communicate understanding confidently, supportingyour judgements with evidence-based arguments.

This A-Level predominantly emphasises practical andstudio-based work, enabling learners to hone theirobservational and analytical abilities when it comesto the visual world.They develop a heightened senseof sensitivity, craftsmanship, personal expression,and imagination. Moreover, they are encouraged tobridge their artistic skills with a deeper understandingof their cultural heritage, both historical andcontemporary, while cultivating an appreciation fortackling real-world design challenges.

Japanese Why study?

Japanese A Level has been designed to inspire
students to have an appreciation of the language,
literature, film and culture of Japan. The course of
study enables students to develop advanced levelknowledge and understanding of the Japanese
language, the culture of Japan, as well as practical andvaluable language and transferable skills. The course
will also help prepare students for higher educationand enhance their employability profile.
Mandarin Why study?

In the AL Chinese Literature and Language course,
we will not only study all literature texts (poetry,drama, novels etc), but also study a range of nonliterary texts as well (magazines, speeches, adverts,
articles etc). A-Level Chinese focuses on researchskills, thinking skills and analysis skills including
evaluation of social issues and development. Language
and literature courses also involve analysing visualtexts such as film and drama clips so it might work
well for a student if you would like to learn about
Chinese culture and society in more depth.

Design & Technology Why study?

Studying textile design at the A-Level is a creativeand versatile pursuit that offers the opportunity to
express your artistic vision, develop practical skills,
and explore potential career paths in fashion, interior
design, and more. It fosters creativity, problemsolving abilities, and an appreciation for cultural andhistorical contexts. Additionally, it can lead to thedevelopment of a strong design portfolio, making
it a valuable choice for those interested in pursuing
careers in the creative arts and design fields.
Physical Education Why study?

Physical Education is the right subject for you if you
enjoy learning about the world of Sport and Physical
Education through research and investigation,
keeping up to date with national and international
sporting issues, performing and developing yourpractical performance, working strategically andmaking decisions, communicating and explaining
your ideas, and independent thinking, reflective
learning and problem-solving.

Cambridge International Project
Qualification Why study?

The Cambridge International Project Qualification(Cambridge IPQ) is an exciting project-based
qualification. Students will have the opportunity todevelop skills by carrying out research into a topic
of their choice and write a 5,000-word research
project. Taking Cambridge IPQ allows learners todemonstrate engagement with their chosen topic
beyond preparation for an exam, helping them tostand out from the crowd with university and job
applications. Studying for the Cambridge IPQ
allows learners to demonstrate engagement with
their chosen topic beyond preparation for an exam.
Academic evidence suggests that this sort of deeper
engagement will help develop their ability to belife-long learners. This is a skills-based qualification.
Learners develop higher-order thinking skills that
universities and employers look for, including
analysis, evaluation and synthesis. It also builds theirresearch, reflection and communication skills.

Degrees and Required A-Level Choices
Different universities may have different requirements,
but according to UCAS in general the following areoften required:
Undergraduate
DegreeRequired A-Levels

Biology· Biology·O ne more Science· Maths

Chemistry· Chemistry·O ne more Science· Maths

Dentistry· Chemistry·O ne or two other Sciences

Engineering· Maths· Physics·C hemistry (for Chemical
Engineering)Maths· Maths

Medicine· Chemistry·O ne or two other Sciences(Biology sometimes
required)ModernLanguages·T he language to be studied

Veterinary
Science·C hemistry and one or twoother Sciences

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Art & Design Why study?

The Cambridge International A-Level Art and
Design curriculum delves into the realms ofexpression and communication through the lensof visual arts. Learners are guided to explore theintricacies of visual perception and the nuancesof aesthetic experiences, discovering how art anddesign form a distinct language of their own.
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