The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a standalone qualification that is usually undertaken in addition to other timetabled A-Level or BTEC studies. It provides students with an opportunity to extend their academic abilities beyond their other, taught Sixth Form courses, helping them to stand out and prepare for university or their future careers. Students are responsible for choosing their project's focus and its design, encouraging them to: • become more critical, reflective and independent learners • develop and apply decision-making and problem-solving skills • increase their planning, research, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and presentation skills • learn to apply technologies confidently • demonstrate creativity, initiative and enterprise
The standard entry requirement for students entering Sixth Form is 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with a grade 7 or above in the subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies that have not been studied previously, should show proficiency in similar subjects. Entry is at the discretion of the Headmaster. The Head of Sixth Form, in consultation with the Deputy Head, will assess the individual suitability of any student who is considering the Extended Project Qualification as an extension to their other agreed Sixth Form courses. While there is no minimum requirement in terms of GCSE grades for this course, students will need to agree to devote their own study time to completing this qualification while demonstrating excellent time-management skills, perseverance and self-motivation.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £7,497 - £18,186; Boarding £20,184 - £32,790 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Sherborne, DT9 6EN |
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a standalone qualification that is usually undertaken in addition to other timetabled A-Level or BTEC studies. It provides students with an opportunity to extend their academic abilities beyond their other, taught Sixth Form courses, helping them to stand out and prepare for university or their future careers. Students are responsible for choosing their project's focus and its design, encouraging them to: • become more critical, reflective and independent learners • develop and apply decision-making and problem-solving skills • increase their planning, research, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and presentation skills • learn to apply technologies confidently • demonstrate creativity, initiative and enterprise
The standard entry requirement for students entering Sixth Form is 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with a grade 7 or above in the subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies that have not been studied previously, should show proficiency in similar subjects. Entry is at the discretion of the Headmaster. The Head of Sixth Form, in consultation with the Deputy Head, will assess the individual suitability of any student who is considering the Extended Project Qualification as an extension to their other agreed Sixth Form courses. While there is no minimum requirement in terms of GCSE grades for this course, students will need to agree to devote their own study time to completing this qualification while demonstrating excellent time-management skills, perseverance and self-motivation.