The Extended Project is a stand-alone qualification which offers pupils the chance to explore in depth an area of a subject which they are studying, or a topic of particular personal interest. Completion of the project will stretch and challenge the most able pupils while complementing the portfolio of discrete academic examination subjects that they are studying. Pupils are required to plan, develop and deliver a piece of independent research, presenting their findings as a written report of approximately 5,000 words or as a 1,000-word report supported by an alternative media form presentation. By undertaking the Extended Project Qualification, pupils are encouraged to develop independence and intellectual curiosity, and have the opportunity to follow their academic passions. Recent examples of projects include the Sikh contribution to Indian independence, sound design in video games, the representation of dinosaurs in film and television, and the ethics of artificial intelligence. Learning in the Extended Project Qualification comprises of 30 hours of direct tuition, which concentrates on furnishing the pupils with the necessary skills to develop their own research project. These include planning, organisation, academic research and writing, recording and presentation skills. The remaining 90 hours will involve the pupil furthering their project through independent study, supported by a personal supervisor. The supervisor will agree a title with the pupil and give advice, guidance and tuition at key moments during the completion of the tasks. At the end of the process the pupils should aim to be critical, self-reflective, independent learners. The Extended Project Qualification is worth UCAS points equivalent to half of an A’ Level, and pupils undertaking the Extended Project may also be given a more appealing conditional offer to a university, so long as the Extended Project is completed.
Generally, students must have at least 5 GCSE grades 9 – 5 or equivalent Scottish Highers qualifications for entry to the Sixth Form. Internal candidates are very likely to exceed this minimum requirement with an average 9 GCSEs. It is usual for a student to have achieved a Grade 6 or higher in their chosen areas of study.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £23,010 - £31,350 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,430 - £16,380 |
| Address | Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2XQ |
The Extended Project is a stand-alone qualification which offers pupils the chance to explore in depth an area of a subject which they are studying, or a topic of particular personal interest. Completion of the project will stretch and challenge the most able pupils while complementing the portfolio of discrete academic examination subjects that they are studying. Pupils are required to plan, develop and deliver a piece of independent research, presenting their findings as a written report of approximately 5,000 words or as a 1,000-word report supported by an alternative media form presentation. By undertaking the Extended Project Qualification, pupils are encouraged to develop independence and intellectual curiosity, and have the opportunity to follow their academic passions. Recent examples of projects include the Sikh contribution to Indian independence, sound design in video games, the representation of dinosaurs in film and television, and the ethics of artificial intelligence. Learning in the Extended Project Qualification comprises of 30 hours of direct tuition, which concentrates on furnishing the pupils with the necessary skills to develop their own research project. These include planning, organisation, academic research and writing, recording and presentation skills. The remaining 90 hours will involve the pupil furthering their project through independent study, supported by a personal supervisor. The supervisor will agree a title with the pupil and give advice, guidance and tuition at key moments during the completion of the tasks. At the end of the process the pupils should aim to be critical, self-reflective, independent learners. The Extended Project Qualification is worth UCAS points equivalent to half of an A’ Level, and pupils undertaking the Extended Project may also be given a more appealing conditional offer to a university, so long as the Extended Project is completed.
Generally, students must have at least 5 GCSE grades 9 – 5 or equivalent Scottish Highers qualifications for entry to the Sixth Form. Internal candidates are very likely to exceed this minimum requirement with an average 9 GCSEs. It is usual for a student to have achieved a Grade 6 or higher in their chosen areas of study.