Prospectus 2019/2020
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PROSPECTUS 2019/2020 CONTENTS WELCOME TO COULSDON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE 04 06 08 Why choose Course options Your study programme Coulsdon College 10 12 14 Facilities Here to help Aiming High Richard Beales Principal I am delighted to welcome you to Coulsdon Sixth Form After receiving ‘Good’ in Ofsted for the second time in College’s prospectus for 2019. April 2018 and 99% pass rate, there has never been a better time to be part of the community at Coulsdon Sixth Coulsdon Sixth Form College is a great place for young Form College. people to study. We are highly experienced and successful in guiding our students to achieve their qualifications and This prospectus has been created to give an overview of move on to the next step of their lives – whether that is the College but our Open Events are the best place to get university, an apprenticeship or employment. a feel of the College. You have a chance to chat to staff and students, ask questions about courses and arm yourself We offer a ‘mix and match’ programme of studies. This with all the information you need to make an informed means you can choose to study A Levels with BTECs or choice post-16. just purely A Levels or BTECs. We have found this offers students much more choice and flexibility when it comes to I, and all the staff here, look forward to meeting you at one creating their timetable. All our teachers are specialist sixth of our events throughout the year and welcoming you to the form teachers and coupled with our state-of-the-art facilities College as a student in September 2019. and excellent support, we will support you to achieve 17 18 21 your goals. Extra curricular: Clubs, Extra curricular: Sport, Careers and Progression Activities, Trips & Visits Music & Performing Arts 23 24 27 Employability Skills Getting to Coulsdon Sixth Applying to Form College/transport links Coulsdon Sixth Form College 28 29 31 Admissions timetable Application form How to find us 2 Coulsdon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2019/2020 3 WHY CHOOSE COULSDON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE? 1 Brilliant choice and combination of subjects As a specialist Sixth Form College, not only do we offer a wider choice of A Level subjects and vocational programmes than school sixth forms, students can ‘mix and match’ these to suit their specific interests, abilities and aspirations. 2 Specialist support for students As well as excellent academic support from teachers, every student has a dedicated personal tutor and access to learning support, careers advice, financial advice and counselling. All our staff are specialists in working with 16-19 year-olds and are committed to helping each and every student to achieve. 3 Excellent ‘extra-curricular’ activities As part of our Coulsdon Plus Programme, students take part in activities such as: the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; a range of sports including competitive teams; volunteering; fundraising for charities; running the Students’ Union; completing an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) … there are certainly plenty of opportunities for students to get together and have some fun! 4 Great results and destinations for students With a 99% pass rate in the last four years, students make excellent progress, enabling them to go to the university of their choice or into employment, which in many cases, is an Apprenticeship. 4 Coulsdon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2019/2020 5 COURSE OPTIONS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See www.coulsdon.ac.uk for detailed course information Level 3 qualifications Level 3 qualifications (Continued) BTEC Level 3 Specific Entry Requirements (GCSE grades or other) BTEC Level 3 Specific Entry Requirements (GCSE grades or other) Subject A Level Subject A Level 1 A Level 2 A Level 3 A Level 1 A Level 2 A Level 3 A Level English Maths Science Other English Maths Science Other Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Applied Science • 4 4 5 And 6, 6 Combined Physics • 4 4 Science or 6 in Physics Applied Science (Engineering) • 4 4 4 4 And 5 in English Politics • 4 Applied Science (Medical) • 4 4 4 5 Literature or 5 in History Art • 4 4 Psychology • • 4 4 And 5 in any Science And 5 in Art or relevant Design Technology Art & Design • 4 4 Public Services • 4 4 4 And 5 in English Art & Design (Fashion & Textiles) • 4 4 Sociology • 5 Literature or 5 in History 5 6 6, 6 Or 6 in Biology Biology • And 6 in Spanish or 5 5 6, 7 Or 7 in Biology Spanish • 4 native speaker 4 5 Business • Sports (Performance 5 4 • 4 4 & Excellence) Business • • • 4 4 Sport Science • 4 4 5 6 6, 6 Or 6 in Chemistry Chemistry • 5 5 6, 7 Or 7 in Chemistry Travel & Tourism • • 4 4 4 6 Computer Science • 6 Or 6 in Computer Science 4 5 Computing • • • 4 4 Creative Media Production • • 4 4 Level 2 qualifications English Language & Literature • 5 Or 5 in English Literature English Literature • 5 Film Studies • 4 Specific Entry Requirements (GCSE grades or other) Subject GCSE BTEC Level 2 5 4 Geography • And 5 in Geography 4 5 English Maths Science Other And 4 in Art or relevant Graphic Design • 4 4 Art & Design • 2 2 Design Technology Business • 2 2 Health & Social Care • • • 4 4 DBS check by the College Primarily offered to 4 History • And 5 in History Cabin Crew (NCFE Level 2) • 2 2 Travel & Tourism 5 Level 3 students Hospitality • 4 4 Creative Digital Media • 2 2 Law • 5 English Language • 3 Law • 4 4 Health & Social Care • 2 2 Mathematics (Further) • 4 7 Information & • 2 2 Creative Technology Mathematics • 4 6 Mathematics • 3 Media Studies • 4 Performing Arts • 2 2 Auditions required Music (Performance) • • 4 4 Auditions required Public Services • 2 2 Music (Technology) • 4 4 IGCSE Science • 2 3 3, 3 Performing Arts (Acting) • • 4 4 Audition Required Sport • 2 2 And 5 in Art or relevant Photography • 4 4 Design Technology Travel & Tourism • 2 2 Disclaimer: All information is correct at the time of going to print, July 2018. Course information is subject to change, so please see the College website for the latest information. 6 Coulsdon Sixth Form College Prospectus 2019/2020 7 YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME Coulsdon Sixth Form College offers a wide range of courses designed to develop students’ interests and skills, allowing for a smooth progression into employment or onto higher education. Level 3 Programme of Study How do I decide between A Levels and BTECs? Level 2 Programme of Study What’s next? This is a two year programme where students study A Level A Levels: If students enjoy an intellectual challenge and are This one year programme is designed for students who Once applications are received, students are invited to subjects or BTEC National courses and, if necessary, good at understanding concepts and applying them, they do not qualify for the Level 3 Programme but who have an interview to discuss the courses they are interested re-take Maths or English if they have not yet achieved will probably be suited to A Level study. Most A Levels are a minimum of two GCSEs Grade 3 plus three GCSEs in studying and their suitability for them (based on their Grade 4 at GCSE. not directly job related and, because of this, it is possible at Grade 2, these must include English Language predicted GCSE grades). for students to keep their options open about career and and Mathematics. higher education choices. Most students delay making a final decision about their What is the ‘mix and match’ offer? Students who successfully complete the Level 2 Programme of Study until they have received their GCSE Unlike many school sixth forms, students at Coulsdon Sixth BTECs: BTEC Level 3 courses are practical, work-related Programme can stay on at College to do BTEC Level 3 results in August. Form College have the option to ‘mix and match’ A Levels courses that are assessed mainly through coursework courses (for a further two years) before progressing with BTEC Level 3 courses, or opt to study all A Levels or although a few of those offered at Coulsdon now have onto higher education or employment. all BTECs. This means students have the flexibility to tailor- some external assessments. BTECs are recognised BTEC Level 2 Awards make their study programmes to best suit their interests, by universities and employers alike as suitable entry learning styles, abilities and aspirations. qualifications for university courses, apprenticeships and These are practical, work-related courses that introduce graduate training programmes. learners to their chosen employment area and provide What are the entry qualification requirements a good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related for Level 3 courses? qualification, or directly into employment. The BTEC How are the BTEC Level 2 Award is equivalent to one GCSE (Grade 9 -4) Students wishing to study Level 3 programmes need to and is assessed via a combination of coursework and achieve at least four GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above. qualifications structured? external assessment. Students wishing to include A Levels in their programmes need to achieve at least five GCSE passes at Grade 4 GCSEs BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 or above, with at least two at Grade 5 or above. In Equivalent First Year Second Year The College offers GCSEs in English and Mathematics. addition to these general entry requirements, some Students may combine these within an Intermediate or courses, particularly A Level subjects have specific entry Advanced Level Programme of study. requirements. See pages 6 -7 or our website for course Extended Certificate or specific information.