A-Level Design Technology is a linear course that consists of two assessed units of work: the NEA (non-examined assessment) and an exam at the end of the Upper Sixth. Both units are completed in the Upper Sixth, but theory is delivered throughout both years and the NEA projects start around Easter in the Lower Sixth. The Upper Sixth is spent completing the main NEA project. Here at Truro School we give you full control over this main project. You will be given complete freedom to choose the context of your design task. Ensuring that your final product is commercially viable is a key element of the course. This is of utmost importance for those students who wish to use their skills in industry in the future.
The general requirement for a place in the Sixth Form is: • A minimum of six passes at GCSE (5-9) • In addition, each department has a particular entry requirement of either a 6 or 7 for subjects to be studied at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies which have not been studied previously should show proficiency in similar subjects.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £28,605 - £33,297 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,755 |
| Address | Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH |
A-Level Design Technology is a linear course that consists of two assessed units of work: the NEA (non-examined assessment) and an exam at the end of the Upper Sixth. Both units are completed in the Upper Sixth, but theory is delivered throughout both years and the NEA projects start around Easter in the Lower Sixth. The Upper Sixth is spent completing the main NEA project. Here at Truro School we give you full control over this main project. You will be given complete freedom to choose the context of your design task. Ensuring that your final product is commercially viable is a key element of the course. This is of utmost importance for those students who wish to use their skills in industry in the future.
The general requirement for a place in the Sixth Form is: • A minimum of six passes at GCSE (5-9) • In addition, each department has a particular entry requirement of either a 6 or 7 for subjects to be studied at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies which have not been studied previously should show proficiency in similar subjects.