Areas of Study: • Social Issues and Current Trends (e.g. techno-age, changing family structure) • Ethical Debates (e.g. euthanasia, the death penalty, nuclear energy) • Current Affairs and Politics (e.g. immigration, freedom of speech) • Artistic Culture and Heritage (e.g. music, cinema, festivals and traditions) • Film / Book • Grammar
Academic ability is assessed at age 16 by means of GCSE results, an interview and references from the applicant’s secondary schools. The main entry to the Sixth Form is at age 16, following on from GCSE studies. Entry may be available at other times but is subject to places being available and a student meeting the relevant entry criteria for their chosen subjects. Entry Criteria: A minimum of six GCSE passes (grade 6 or above). A minimum of grade 7 at GCSE in subjects that a student wishes to study at A level. A grade 6 may be considered if the applicant has shown a particular commitment and aptitude to succeed in the subject area. In the case of subjects which have not been taken at GCSE, other relevant subjects will be taken into account.
Skills tested: • Listening and Reading - identifying main points, gist and detail • Translation (both ways) • Analysis of film / book • Oral Communication • Understanding written sources and summarising • Manipulating language accurately • Showing knowledge and understanding about the culture and society where the language is spoken • Independent research of theme to present in oral at end of course
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,560 - £14,65 |
| Address | 58 Beresford Road, Oxton, Prenton, CH43 2JD |
Areas of Study: • Social Issues and Current Trends (e.g. techno-age, changing family structure) • Ethical Debates (e.g. euthanasia, the death penalty, nuclear energy) • Current Affairs and Politics (e.g. immigration, freedom of speech) • Artistic Culture and Heritage (e.g. music, cinema, festivals and traditions) • Film / Book • Grammar
Academic ability is assessed at age 16 by means of GCSE results, an interview and references from the applicant’s secondary schools. The main entry to the Sixth Form is at age 16, following on from GCSE studies. Entry may be available at other times but is subject to places being available and a student meeting the relevant entry criteria for their chosen subjects. Entry Criteria: A minimum of six GCSE passes (grade 6 or above). A minimum of grade 7 at GCSE in subjects that a student wishes to study at A level. A grade 6 may be considered if the applicant has shown a particular commitment and aptitude to succeed in the subject area. In the case of subjects which have not been taken at GCSE, other relevant subjects will be taken into account.
Skills tested: • Listening and Reading - identifying main points, gist and detail • Translation (both ways) • Analysis of film / book • Oral Communication • Understanding written sources and summarising • Manipulating language accurately • Showing knowledge and understanding about the culture and society where the language is spoken • Independent research of theme to present in oral at end of course