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King George V College Prospectus 2020 Your first choice Your First Choice for CONTENTS What will you study at KGV? With over 30 subjects to choose from, we help you make the right choices to achieve WELCOME ...................................................5 offer the widest choice of A Levels and BTEC your dreams and ambitions. Our teaching staff courses in the area. Our students have the are all experts in their field and provide a option of studying 3 A Levels, selecting a challenging yet nurturing learning environment Advanced YOUR APPLICATION .......................6 combined study programme of 2 A Levels and our learning support team are second to and 1 BTEC A Level equivalent, or going for a none. There is also a wealth of extra curricular full BTEC extended diploma. It all depends on activities to get involved with, from Lawyers STUDY Programmes ................8 your personal learning preferences. Your study of Tomorrow and Duke of Edinburgh, to Level study programme will be individually tailored to you our Future Leaders programme and Sport RESULTS AND and our excellent guidance team are here to Academies. Read on to find out more! DESTINATIONS ....................................11 Courses: Ancient History 32 LIFE AS A KGV STUDENT......13 IT 70 Biology 34 Law 72 KGV xtras ............................................15 Business A LEVEL 36 Applied Law 74 Business A LEVEL EQUIVALENT 38 Mathematics 76 Future Leaders..........................16 Business BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA 40 Further Mathematics 78 Health & Medical Chemistry 42 Media Studies 80 Sciences Society ......................18 Classical Civilisation 44 Philosophy 82 Computer Science 46 Photography 84 Sports Academy ......................21 Creative Media 48 Physical Education 86 FAR AND WIDE ...................................22 Drama & Theatre Studies 50 Physics 88 English Combined 52 Politics 90 .................................24 Our FACILITIES English Language 54 Psychology 92 STUDENT SUPPORT .....................26 English Literature 56 Science A LEVEL EQUIVALENT 94 Film Studies 58 Science BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA 96 CAREERS AND Fine Art 60 Sociology 98 PROGRESS STAFF ..........................28 Geography 62 Spanish 100 Graphic Design 64 Sport A LEVEL EQUIVALENT 102 TRAVELLING TO KGV .................30 Health & Social Care 66 Sport BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA 104 KGV Scholarships ................108 History 68 Fashion & Textiles 106 2 | apply noW - WWW.KGV.AC.UK Your first choice for advanced level study | 3 Welcome FROM THE PRINCIPAL Welcome to the King George V College 2020 the largest range of A Level and BTEC courses THE MAJORITY OF OUR prospectus. I am delighted you are thinking of in the area. Your study programme will be “ joining us next year. built around you, your individual needs and subjects REGULARLY your career ambitions. Additionally you will This prospectus will give you insight into life develop a range of work and personal skills to ACHIEVE PASS RATES OF at KGV and help you to consider your subject equip you for success for the rest of your life. choices and future plans. 100% AND OVER 50% OF Being a student at a sixth form offers you new We have an excellent national reputation for opportunities, freedoms and responsibilities THESE PASSES ARE AT THE achievement. The majority of our subjects and you will make unforgettable memories as regularly achieve pass rates of 100% and we well as new friends at KGV. HIGHEST LEVELS have a track record of over 50% of these ” passes being at the highest levels, from A* Our students are at the heart of all we do; in Advanced Levels to Distinctions in BTEC we value each and every individual and as a Diplomas. These fantastic results are achieved student at KGV you will have a strong voice through outstanding teaching and learning and in the College, ensuring we remain energised exceptional support, coupled with the very and vibrant. We are committed to helping you best in care and guidance provided by our realise your potential and build your future. expert team of support staff. We will have high expectations of you and we want to challenge Read all you need to here, then please come and support you in equal measure, a dynamic in and meet us. Our Open Evenings are the combination that will ensure a fulfilling and perfect way to have a look at the College successful two years of study. and meet our tutors and our varied taster and masterclass programme that runs throughout Enrolling on to the right course is crucial if you the year is a fantastic opportunity to try out are to achieve your dreams and ambitions. We the subjects you are interested in. are experienced in supporting students to take their next step, whether that is University or I wish you every success and I look forward to employment, and our students go onto great meeting you soon. things. Anne-Marie Francis At KGV we specialise in 16-18 education and Sixth Form College Principal all our staff are experts in that field. We are small enough to have a real sense of care, community and belonging; but we also offer 4 | apply noW - WWW.KGV.AC.UK Your first choice for advanced level study | 5 Your application Look around Get a Taste of College Life Applying to study at KGV Open Evenings are the ideal opportunity to Both before and after you apply, you are look around the College and see our fantastic welcome to take part in the Taster Workshops couldn’t be easier. Once facilities. You will also get to meet the tutors and Masterclasses that we offer prospective and discover more about the courses we students. Details are available on our website you’ve decided what to offer. You will also get the chance to talk and through your school careers team. These to existing KGV students about what life sessions are an excellent opportunity to try a study, go online and fill is really like here. Parents and siblings are range of different subjects and to get a real most welcome to join you. This year’s Open feel for what studying at KGV will be like. out an application form. Evenings will take place on: Freshers’ Fest We’ll then invite you Tuesday 15th October 2019 5-8pm Join us on Monday 29th June for our annual Wednesday 13th November 2019 5-8pm back to discuss your Freshers’ Fest. A fun day, where you can get to know your tutors and fellow students, enjoy courses and answer any Apply onLine some course related activities and join us for Once you’ve attended an Open Evening and lunch and an ice cream or two! of your questions. decided which subjects to study, you need to submit your application. This can be done Enrolment online and we advise our students to do this Enrolment is on Thursday 20th August. So as early as possible and before January 31st, We look forward to as soon as you have your GCSE results, come as we know you have a busy year ahead! meeting you soon! along to College and enrol. Discuss your Courses Formal invitations for enrolment will be sent After we receive your application, we will out to you in early summer. invite you to a course discussion. This will be with one of our tutors and is to discuss the Life at KGV Begins choices you’ve made and ensure that they are Our first year welcome days will be on the the right ones for any university or career plans 3rd & 4th September. Get to know everyone you may have. and find your way around College before term formally starts on Monday 7th September 2020. Our January Masterclasses are a great way to try out the subjects you have applied for and get a flavour for what it is | like to be a KGV student. Book your place now! 6 | apply noW - WWW.KGV.AC.UK Your first choice for advanced level study | 7 STUDY PROGRAMMES At King George V College you will have the opportunity to build a study programme of advanced Some courses also level qualifications that suit your future aspirations and preferred method of learning. require subject specific Here is a breakdown of the different advanced level qualifications available at the College: entry requirements. Please see individual A LEVELS btec A LEVEL equivalents course pages for A Levels are academic qualifications A mixed study programme allows that are highly valued by universities and you to choose three subjects from a details. employers and are usually completed combination of A Levels and BTEC A over two years. They are primarily Level Equivalent Qualifications (two A assessed by examinations completed at Levels and one BTEC). the end of your two years of study. This flexible programme encourages Each A Level that you complete will be students to choose a range of courses worth up to 56 UCAS points depending that play to their strengths and interests on the grade you achieve. These points and takes two years to complete. can be used towards university entry requirements. BTEC courses are Level 3 advanced qualifications equivalent to one A The majority of students choose to study Level (widely recognised and valued at three A Level courses, however if you universities across the country). Practical achieve all 7s or above at GCSE, you may assessment features more predominantly request to study four subjects. throughout the course and you can expect fewer exams. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 5 and or including, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS English Language and Maths at grade 4 or 2 GCSEs at grade 5 or above and 3 above. GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths or English. LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA A BTEC Extended Diploma is a Level 3 vocational qualification that will give you both theoretical and hands on practical experience within an area of study.
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