Study Skills

Assessment

The EPQ is an A-Level equivalent qualification, although is half the size of a full two year A-Level Programme. The completion of an Extended Project requires 120 hours of time; 30 of which come from the taught skills session delivered in the autumn and spring term of Year 12 and 90 hours of independent study time in which students will plan, research and write their essay and presentation. In addition, students are expected to attend regular meetings with their project supervisor, who will be monitoring their progress, as well as offering guidance and support. Decisions as to when to start the project is left to the student's discretion, although most students start their research in the summer term, with the aim of completing their essay before they return to school after the summer holidays. Projects are marked internally by the project supervisor, and moderated externally. Students can either submit their project for entry at the end of October or the end of March.