Students can do any combination of all A Levels, all BTEC Level 3s or Technical Level qualifications or a 'mix and match' of all or some of these.
The 'norm' is for students on the Advanced Level Programme to study three 'units' (3 A Levels or equivalents) in both the Lower and Upper Sixth.
Some students may be allowed to do a fourth A Level which they would usually 'cash in' for an AS Level at the end of the Lower Sixth. Please note however, that not all A Levels have 'nestable' AS Levels.
Students wishing to study four A Levels should include a fourth subject on their application form, so that this option can be discussed at interview.
Here are some examples of how students might 'mix and match' their study programmes.
Example 1:
Year 1 | Year 2 |
1 x BTEC Level 3 Diploma (two units) | 1 x BTEC Level 3 Diploma (two units) |
1 x A Level (one unit) | 1 x A Level (one unit) |
Total = three units | Total = three units |
Example 2:
Year 1 | Year 2 |
1 x BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Extended Certificate (one unit) | 1 x BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Extended Certificate (one unit) |
2 x A Levels (two units) | 2 x A Levels (two units) |
GCSE Mathematics (extra re-sit course) | Total = three units |
Total = three main units |
Example 3:
Year 1 | Year 2 |
2 x BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diplomas/Extended Cerificates (two units) | 2 x BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diplomas/ Extended Cerificates (two units) |
1 x A Level (one unit) | 1 x A Level (one unit) |
Total = three units | Total = three units |