The Extended Project Qualification allows A Level students to write a dissertation, conduct an investigation, undertake a performance or produce an artefact on a subject of entirely their choosing. It supports students with the transition to higher education and the world of work and provides opportunities for the development of reflective and independent learning skills through the planning, research and evaluation of a self-selected project. It allows students to research a topic which develops their understanding of their chosen A Levels, or to choose a topic in a different area, extending beyond the curriculum. It is worth half an A Level and earns extra UCAS points; indeed, a growing number of universities are giving lower offers to Sixth Formers who have completed the EPQ.
Our standard Sixth Form offer for A levels or IB is a total of 62 GCSE points from nine subjects, which is calculated by adding up all grades 6, 7, 8 and 9. (The minimum therefore is eight grade 7's and one grade 6, or equivalent.) Students who would like to take an EPQ alongside their 4 A level subjects should express interest early in the Michaelmas term of the Lower Sixth. Although an EPQ provides students with a high level of stretch and challenge, any interested students will be considered for a place on the programme. Students can prepare for their EPQ after finishing their GCSEs by starting to think about their topic and starting to read around the subject. This will enable them to demonstrate a high level of commitment and independence before applying for the programme. All students who are not already taking an EPQ and who move from a 4 A Level to a 3 A Level programme of study will automatically be enrolled into an EPQ group - these moves can happen after each assessment window in the Lower Sixth: November, February and June. As this can happen at several points during the year, it means that there is a high level of flexibility in when students can start or complete their EPQ, ensuring that they will achieve the highest grade possible upon completion.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £40,470 - £47,991 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £24,462 |
| Address | Whitgift School, Haling Park, CR2 6YT |
The Extended Project Qualification allows A Level students to write a dissertation, conduct an investigation, undertake a performance or produce an artefact on a subject of entirely their choosing. It supports students with the transition to higher education and the world of work and provides opportunities for the development of reflective and independent learning skills through the planning, research and evaluation of a self-selected project. It allows students to research a topic which develops their understanding of their chosen A Levels, or to choose a topic in a different area, extending beyond the curriculum. It is worth half an A Level and earns extra UCAS points; indeed, a growing number of universities are giving lower offers to Sixth Formers who have completed the EPQ.
Our standard Sixth Form offer for A levels or IB is a total of 62 GCSE points from nine subjects, which is calculated by adding up all grades 6, 7, 8 and 9. (The minimum therefore is eight grade 7's and one grade 6, or equivalent.) Students who would like to take an EPQ alongside their 4 A level subjects should express interest early in the Michaelmas term of the Lower Sixth. Although an EPQ provides students with a high level of stretch and challenge, any interested students will be considered for a place on the programme. Students can prepare for their EPQ after finishing their GCSEs by starting to think about their topic and starting to read around the subject. This will enable them to demonstrate a high level of commitment and independence before applying for the programme. All students who are not already taking an EPQ and who move from a 4 A Level to a 3 A Level programme of study will automatically be enrolled into an EPQ group - these moves can happen after each assessment window in the Lower Sixth: November, February and June. As this can happen at several points during the year, it means that there is a high level of flexibility in when students can start or complete their EPQ, ensuring that they will achieve the highest grade possible upon completion.