History is an unashamedly academic subject, which also lends itself to students of a broad ability range. It is accessible through the intrigue of the historical periods studied, but challenging in the skills required to analyse and evaluate concepts. It is this combination which has led Cambridge University to declare that they see History as one of the four ideal A Level subjects they look for in a humanities applicant. History has also been chosen by Russell Group universities as a ‘facilitating subject’; this, they state, is because ‘it will give you a much wider choice at university.’ History graduates have been successful not only in conventional occupations, such as teaching and journalism, but also in some which might seem more unlikely, such as business, finance and law. History in the Sixth Form introduces its students to transferable skills that make them well-equipped to pursue a multiplicity of careers and to do so with great success.
The entrance criteria for the Sixth Form at Merchant Taylors' are simple: • We expect you to have excelled in your GCSE examinations this summer, especially in the subjects you intend to take at A Level. • We expect you to have worked hard and made a positive contribution throughout your time here. Your attitude must be one of wholehearted engagement with school life. • We expect you to make sensible and informed choices as to what to study for the Sixth Form. These choices need to reflect your abilities and need to have been agreed by your Tutor, the relevant Heads of Department, the Head of Middle School, the Deputy Head (Academic) and the Head Master.
1. Written assessments in four subjects intended for study at A level, sat on Monday 4th November of Year 11. Candidates will be sent a choices booklet in October and asked to nominate the subjects they wish to study. The assessments will test aptitude for A level study at Merchant Taylors’. 2. A reference from the applicant’s current school. This will be requested directly from the school and is completed on a Merchant Taylors’ form. Applicants must also supply a copy of their most recent school report. 3. There will be interviews with specialists in the subjects that they wish to study at A Level and a general interview with a senior member of staff. The interviews will test academic aptitude and questions may also focus on strengths and weakness that became evident through the examination process. These are held in early December.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,600 |
| Address | Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Northwood, HA6 2HT |
History is an unashamedly academic subject, which also lends itself to students of a broad ability range. It is accessible through the intrigue of the historical periods studied, but challenging in the skills required to analyse and evaluate concepts. It is this combination which has led Cambridge University to declare that they see History as one of the four ideal A Level subjects they look for in a humanities applicant. History has also been chosen by Russell Group universities as a ‘facilitating subject’; this, they state, is because ‘it will give you a much wider choice at university.’ History graduates have been successful not only in conventional occupations, such as teaching and journalism, but also in some which might seem more unlikely, such as business, finance and law. History in the Sixth Form introduces its students to transferable skills that make them well-equipped to pursue a multiplicity of careers and to do so with great success.
The entrance criteria for the Sixth Form at Merchant Taylors' are simple: • We expect you to have excelled in your GCSE examinations this summer, especially in the subjects you intend to take at A Level. • We expect you to have worked hard and made a positive contribution throughout your time here. Your attitude must be one of wholehearted engagement with school life. • We expect you to make sensible and informed choices as to what to study for the Sixth Form. These choices need to reflect your abilities and need to have been agreed by your Tutor, the relevant Heads of Department, the Head of Middle School, the Deputy Head (Academic) and the Head Master.
1. Written assessments in four subjects intended for study at A level, sat on Monday 4th November of Year 11. Candidates will be sent a choices booklet in October and asked to nominate the subjects they wish to study. The assessments will test aptitude for A level study at Merchant Taylors’. 2. A reference from the applicant’s current school. This will be requested directly from the school and is completed on a Merchant Taylors’ form. Applicants must also supply a copy of their most recent school report. 3. There will be interviews with specialists in the subjects that they wish to study at A Level and a general interview with a senior member of staff. The interviews will test academic aptitude and questions may also focus on strengths and weakness that became evident through the examination process. These are held in early December.