Students completing the course will hone their analytical and creative skills; develop a thorough understanding of Drama and Theatre; and an ability to communicate effectively with others. The course will prepare students to study a wide range of subjects at university, including Drama and Theatre Studies, English, Journalism, Classics, Communication and Media or Technical Theatre. The course also encourages students to use theatre to explore societal issues and will prepare students to be engaged, global citizens and theatre makers. Finally, this qualification allows students to develop transferable skills that will prove useful in careers such as law, advertising, psychology, academia, medicine and technology.
Automatic entry to Old Palace Sixth Form is dependent upon GCSE results. To be admitted to Year 12 a student must have: ▪ An average of 6 or higher in their best 8 GCSEs taken in Year 11 ▪ A grade 6 or above in English and Mathematics ▪ A viable programme of Sixth Form study Candidates will have achieved 6 or above in GCSE Drama. If the candidate has not taken GCSE Drama, a 6 or above in GCSE English is required.
Component 1: Internally Assessed – Devised Piece – 40% of A Level Component 2: Externally Assessed – Group performance and monologue/duologue – 20% of A Level Component 3: Externally Assessed – Written Exam – 40% of A Level
About Education Provider
Region | London |
Local Authority | Croydon |
Ofsted Rating | |
Gender Type | Girls |
ISI Report | View Report |
Boarding Fee | Unknown |
Sixth Form Fee | £19,350 |
Address | Old Palace Road, Croydon, CR0 1AX |
Students completing the course will hone their analytical and creative skills; develop a thorough understanding of Drama and Theatre; and an ability to communicate effectively with others. The course will prepare students to study a wide range of subjects at university, including Drama and Theatre Studies, English, Journalism, Classics, Communication and Media or Technical Theatre. The course also encourages students to use theatre to explore societal issues and will prepare students to be engaged, global citizens and theatre makers. Finally, this qualification allows students to develop transferable skills that will prove useful in careers such as law, advertising, psychology, academia, medicine and technology.
Automatic entry to Old Palace Sixth Form is dependent upon GCSE results. To be admitted to Year 12 a student must have: ▪ An average of 6 or higher in their best 8 GCSEs taken in Year 11 ▪ A grade 6 or above in English and Mathematics ▪ A viable programme of Sixth Form study Candidates will have achieved 6 or above in GCSE Drama. If the candidate has not taken GCSE Drama, a 6 or above in GCSE English is required.
Component 1: Internally Assessed – Devised Piece – 40% of A Level Component 2: Externally Assessed – Group performance and monologue/duologue – 20% of A Level Component 3: Externally Assessed – Written Exam – 40% of A Level