Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) allows students to extend their abilities beyond the A Level syllabus and prepare for university or their future career. It is equivalent to half an A Level (28 points) so can be used to earn extra UCAS points. EPQ is an excellent enrichment qualification which allows each student to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated project. Students can choose any topic to plan, research and develop. The main aim of this subject is to encourage creativity and curiosity and to stand out from the crowd.
During the EPQ process, students will be assessed on: Manage-identify, design. plan, and complete a project (or task within a group project), applying organisational skills and strategies to meet their stated objectives. Use resources/research obtain and select information from a range of sources, analyse data, apply it relevantly, and demonstrate understanding of any appropriate connections and complexities of their topic Develop and realise-use a range of skills, including using new technologies, to solve problems, to take decisions critically, creatively and flexibly, and to achieve their aims. Review-evaluate the outcome, including their learning and performance. This is 100% coursework and the equivalent to half an A Level in terms of UCAS points.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £35,685 - £40,740 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £26,355 |
| Address | Lavington Park, Petworth, GU28 0NB |
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) allows students to extend their abilities beyond the A Level syllabus and prepare for university or their future career. It is equivalent to half an A Level (28 points) so can be used to earn extra UCAS points. EPQ is an excellent enrichment qualification which allows each student to embark on a largely self-directed and self-motivated project. Students can choose any topic to plan, research and develop. The main aim of this subject is to encourage creativity and curiosity and to stand out from the crowd.
During the EPQ process, students will be assessed on: Manage-identify, design. plan, and complete a project (or task within a group project), applying organisational skills and strategies to meet their stated objectives. Use resources/research obtain and select information from a range of sources, analyse data, apply it relevantly, and demonstrate understanding of any appropriate connections and complexities of their topic Develop and realise-use a range of skills, including using new technologies, to solve problems, to take decisions critically, creatively and flexibly, and to achieve their aims. Review-evaluate the outcome, including their learning and performance. This is 100% coursework and the equivalent to half an A Level in terms of UCAS points.