The EPQ builds on the skills honed in the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) at GCSE level. It carries the same UCAS weighting as half a full A Level and provides the possibility for pupils to pursue an area of particular interest. It involves a significant amount of independent study and can take the form of either an extended essay of 5,000 words or an artefact with a written report. Universities and employers welcome it because it indicates genuine academic interest and commitment as well as an ability to reflect and work independently. Those taking an EPQ are allocated a designated supervisor who will help the pupil through the learning process.
Applicants are required to achieve a minimum of Grade 6 in six subjects at GCSE or iGCSE, however, candidates intending to study A Level Sciences or Languages are required to achieve a minimum of Grade 7, with Grade 8 required for Maths. For candidates not following either a curriculum in GCSE or iGCSE, they must meet the equivalent standards. For applicants where English is not their first language before applying, we require a recent UKiset test result. We will only proceed with an application where the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) Score is C1 across all disciplines.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £25,509 - £31,674; Boarding £44,058 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH |
The EPQ builds on the skills honed in the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) at GCSE level. It carries the same UCAS weighting as half a full A Level and provides the possibility for pupils to pursue an area of particular interest. It involves a significant amount of independent study and can take the form of either an extended essay of 5,000 words or an artefact with a written report. Universities and employers welcome it because it indicates genuine academic interest and commitment as well as an ability to reflect and work independently. Those taking an EPQ are allocated a designated supervisor who will help the pupil through the learning process.
Applicants are required to achieve a minimum of Grade 6 in six subjects at GCSE or iGCSE, however, candidates intending to study A Level Sciences or Languages are required to achieve a minimum of Grade 7, with Grade 8 required for Maths. For candidates not following either a curriculum in GCSE or iGCSE, they must meet the equivalent standards. For applicants where English is not their first language before applying, we require a recent UKiset test result. We will only proceed with an application where the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) Score is C1 across all disciplines.