Swale

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Schools in Swale

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Abbey School,The

Sixth Form Open Evening: 16th November 2011, 4-7pm

Opening for online applications 16th November 2011

Deadline for online applications 1st April 2012

General Guidelines for applying 

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent): 

Level 3 (A Level) courses are accessed by;

A minimum of 5 A*-C grades at GCSE or equivalent level courses i.e. BTEC Level 2.

The minimum entry requirements specified by the subjects of their choice i.e. Mathematics ‘B’ grade to ensure student success on these subject courses.

BTEC level 3 courses require a minimum of a Merit grade and each subject is counted as one grade in line with other educational institutions in the area

A supportive reference confirming the students’ suitability for their preferred subject choice

Level 2 courses (GCSE Equivalent): 

Level 2 (GCSE ‘A*-C’) courses are accessed by;

A minimum of 5 D-G grades at GCSE level.

A supportive reference confirming the students’ suitability for their preferred subject choice

 

Borden Grammar School

Sixth Form Open Evening: 22nd November 2011, 6.30-8.30pm       

Opening for online applications 22nd November 2011

Deadline for online applications  No deadline date for applications

General Guidelines for applying

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent): 

Our entry requirements are; 5A*-C grades of which 4 should be at B grade - preferably the 4 subjects chosen to study at AS. Maths AS requires an A grade and Further Maths an A*

Level 2 courses (GCSE Equivalent): See individual courses for details

 

Canterbury College at Sheppey

Open Days all start at 1.00pm at Shepway Campus
9th November 2011  
5th January 2012
28th March 2012
20th June 2012
   

Opening for online applications 1st November 2011

Deadline for online applications  No deadline

General Guidelines for applying:

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent):  See individual courses for details

Level 2 courses (GCSE Equivalent): See individual courses for details

 

Fulston Manor School

Sixth Form Open Evening: 3rd November 2011, 7 - 9pm      

Opening for online applications 1st November 2011

Deadline for online applications  22nd July 2012

General Guidelines for applying

Standard entrance requirements for a place on an Advanced Level programme at Fulston Manor School are 5 GCSEs at grades A* to C. Some subjects have additional requirements, and applicants are advised to check subject pages on the prospectus. Students who do not meet the minimum entrance requirements are welcome to apply for our Level 2 provision.

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent):  minimum 5 GCSE grades A*-C.  Minimum 3 advanced level courses, maximum 4 Advanced Level courses.

Level 2 courses (GCSE Equivalent): no entrance criteria.

 

Hadlow College

Open Days and Evenings at Hadlow Campus

2nd November 2011 5.00 - 8.00pm     
18th January 2012  5.00 - 7.00pm   
29th February 2012 5.00 - 7.00pm   
25th April 2012 5.00 - 7.00pm  
19th May 2012 10.00am - 3.00pm
 
 

Open Days and Evenings at Canterbury Campus

15th November 2011 5.00 - 7.00pm
31th January 2012 5.00 - 7.00pm
20th March 2012 5.00 - 7.00pm
10th May 2012 5.00 - 7.00pm
2nd June 2012 10.00am - 3.00pm
19th June 2012 5.00 - 7.00pm
  

Open Days and Evenings at Mottingam Campus  

8th November 2011 5.00 - 7.00pm
24th January 2012 5.00 - 7.00pm
13th March 2012 5.00 - 7.00pm
28th April 2012 10.00 - 3.00pm
17th May 2012 5.00 - 7.00pm
20th June 2012 5.00 - 7.00pm

Opening for online applications 1st November 2011  

Deadline for online applications  No deadline

General Guidelines for applying    

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent):  See individual courses for details

Level 2 courses (GCSE Equivalent): See individual courses for details

 

Highsted Grammar School

Sixth Form Open Evening: 10th November 2011        

Opening for online applications  1st November 2011

Deadline for online applications  No deadline

General Guidelines for applying  

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent): 6A*-C grades with B in the subjects to be studied (A if maths or science)

Level 2 courses (GCSE Equivalent): N/A

 

Isle of Sheppey Academy,The

Sixth Form Open Evening:  7th December 2011 6pm - 7.30 pm           

Opening for online applications  7th December 2011 

Deadline for online applications  No deadline for applications

General Guidelines for applying   

All Level 3 (both Academic and BTEC) students must be studying a minimum of 3 Level 3 subjects (or their equivalents) and a maximum of 4 subjects.

The Occupational Pathway (both Level 2 and Level 3): The Football Academy/Vocational Science/Public Services/Travel and Tourism/Child care/Horse care/Health and Social Care/Construction and Engineering/Retail and Administration are all standalone subjects where students will only pick one subject to study.

Full details of Pathways and entry criteria can been seen within our Sixth Form hard copy prospectus.

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent):                                                Academic: 5 A-C in different subjects*, preferably with both English and Maths at grade C or above; individual courses have additional requirements (see individual pathway description) Attendance of 90%+ in Year 11. A good attitude to learning and a desire to be successful

Mixed: 5 A-C in different subjects*, preferably with English and Maths at grade C or above; a relevant BTEC will count as 4 x GCSE grade C; some individual courses have additional requirements (see individual pathway description)   5 A-C ; a relevant BTEC will count as 4 x GCSE grade C; some individual courses have additional requirements (see individual pathway description)

Occupational: 5 A-C ; a relevant BTEC will count as 4 x GCSE grade C; some individual courses have additional requirements (see individual pathway description) Attendance of 90%+ in Year 11. A good attitude to learning and a desire to be successful

Level 2 courses (GCSE Equivalent): 

Academic: Attendance of 90%+ in Year 11. A good attitude to learning and a desire to be successful

Mixed: Attendance of 90%+ in Year 11. A good attitude to learning and a desire to be successful

Occupational: Attendance of 90%+ in Year 11. A good attitude to learning and a desire to be successful

Sittingbourne Community College

Sixth Form Open Evening: 24th November 2011, 6-8pm           

Opening for online applications  24th November 2011 

Deadline for online applications  20th July 2012

General Guidelines for applying    

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent):  See provider courses for details

Level 2 courses (GCSE Equivalent): See provider courses for details

 

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Sixth Form Open Evening: 23rd November 2011, 6pm           

Opening for online applications  24th November 2011   

Deadline for online applications  No deadline for applications

General Guidelines for applying  

A 'B' grade at GCSE is required in the subject that you wish to study. Please refer to schools own website for further entry requirements

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent): 6 'B' grades at GCSE  

Level 2 courses (GCSE Equivalent): NA

 

Westlands School, The

Sixth Form Open Evening: 21st November 2011, 5-7pm           

Opening for online applications  21st November 2011 

Deadline for online applications  No deadline

General Guidelines for applying  

  

A Levels suit academic students who will obtain at least 5 academic GCSEs at grades A* - C, including English and Maths.  Pupils will need at least B grades in the subject they wish to study and sometimes in English and Maths as well.

Level 3 BTECs suit students who wish to pursue a more vocational pathway and will obtain at least 5 GCSEs (A* - C) or BTEC level 2 equivalents including English and Maths.  Pupils will need a Merit in the BTEC subject at Level 2.

Level 3 BTEC Singles (Subsidiary Diploma) have equivalent UCAS points to an A level and BTEC Doubles (Double) to 2 A levels.  To opt for a double award you must pick the subject as a single subject.

For Cache L3 - B grade at Cache L2 or 5 A*-C at GCSE (including English)

(Refer to the prospectus for more detailed subject requirements)

Level 2 courses are equivalent to GCSE grades A – C.  Pupils would need to obtain 5 A*-E grades at GCSE or BTEC to study these courses.

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent):  minimum 5 GCSE grades A*-C.  Minimum 3 advanced level courses, maximum 4 Advanced Level courses.

Level 2 courses (GCSE Equivalent):  maximum D-G Grades

  

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