The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project allows learners to study a topic area which extends their learning in an area of study, as a standalone Qualification. Learners devise an analytical dissertation question which expands their learning in their field of study, in a related area, or in an area that is relevant to their own personal interests. The EPQ is offered as a dissertation and takes place in part through the Futures programme. Learners are provided with taught sessions designed to develop research skills and referencing conventions. Individual supervisions punctuate the programme at pivotal moments although the essence of the programme is to provide a framework for independent research. Those who complete this Qualification find themselves very well-equipped for the demands of undergraduate life having finished their own academic research presented in a format that conforms to the conventions required in academia.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality).
It is assessed by supervisor-assessors from within Exeter School and externally moderated by the exam board. An EPQ is worth half an A-level. The final dissertation is between 5,000 and 6,000 words in length.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,710 |
| Address | Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Project allows learners to study a topic area which extends their learning in an area of study, as a standalone Qualification. Learners devise an analytical dissertation question which expands their learning in their field of study, in a related area, or in an area that is relevant to their own personal interests. The EPQ is offered as a dissertation and takes place in part through the Futures programme. Learners are provided with taught sessions designed to develop research skills and referencing conventions. Individual supervisions punctuate the programme at pivotal moments although the essence of the programme is to provide a framework for independent research. Those who complete this Qualification find themselves very well-equipped for the demands of undergraduate life having finished their own academic research presented in a format that conforms to the conventions required in academia.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality).
It is assessed by supervisor-assessors from within Exeter School and externally moderated by the exam board. An EPQ is worth half an A-level. The final dissertation is between 5,000 and 6,000 words in length.