The Extended Project Qualification offers a unique opportunity to students to extend themselves and to significantly boost their university applications. Running from January to December across the years 12 and 13, it allows the students to work on an interesting topic of their own choosing. A course-relevant and exciting project has the potential to be the passport to a university interview, as well as teaching the students crucial skills that will enable them to succeed at university and indeed beyond. The Extended Project is not an A Level but a standalone qualification that is equivalent to half an A Level and allows students to investigate, research and write independently on any topic of interest to them. It is an option for Sixth Formers to begin in the Lent term of Year 12; they will submit their final portfolio of evidence towards the end of Michaelmas term of Year 13. The most important part of the Extended Project is an extensive dossier of evidence of research and evaluation. Other forms of assessment include a student presentation on the methodology of the Extended Project and the final Project itself. Students will receive training in research methodologies and individual supervisions. However, they will be expected to select, resource and research their Extended Project independently. The Extended Project is an opportunity to develop research skills useful for demanding undergraduate and graduate courses and pursue an interest that is not covered by a student’s subject choices. The Project is graded from A* - E and an A* grade is worth 70 UCAS points. Some universities (but not all) may make conditional offers that include an Extended Project grade.
A genuine interest in the chosen topic and the ability to work independently.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £12,477 - £26,214; Boarding £27,843 - £38,655 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DB |
The Extended Project Qualification offers a unique opportunity to students to extend themselves and to significantly boost their university applications. Running from January to December across the years 12 and 13, it allows the students to work on an interesting topic of their own choosing. A course-relevant and exciting project has the potential to be the passport to a university interview, as well as teaching the students crucial skills that will enable them to succeed at university and indeed beyond. The Extended Project is not an A Level but a standalone qualification that is equivalent to half an A Level and allows students to investigate, research and write independently on any topic of interest to them. It is an option for Sixth Formers to begin in the Lent term of Year 12; they will submit their final portfolio of evidence towards the end of Michaelmas term of Year 13. The most important part of the Extended Project is an extensive dossier of evidence of research and evaluation. Other forms of assessment include a student presentation on the methodology of the Extended Project and the final Project itself. Students will receive training in research methodologies and individual supervisions. However, they will be expected to select, resource and research their Extended Project independently. The Extended Project is an opportunity to develop research skills useful for demanding undergraduate and graduate courses and pursue an interest that is not covered by a student’s subject choices. The Project is graded from A* - E and an A* grade is worth 70 UCAS points. Some universities (but not all) may make conditional offers that include an Extended Project grade.
A genuine interest in the chosen topic and the ability to work independently.