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Schools in Tunbridge Wells


 

Angley School

Sixth Form Open Evening: 17th November 6-8pm           

Opening for online applications: 17th November 2011   

Deadline for online applications: 15th December 2011 - late applications will be considered 

General Guidelines for applying     

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent): 

The basic entry requirements for Angley Sixth Form is 5 or more GCSEs with a grade of C or above in a range of subjects.  Individual subjects will have their own requirements that must also be met and they may well involve the need for higher grades in specific subjects.

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

 

Bennet Memorial Diocesan School

Sixth Form Open Evening  16th November 2011 from 6.00pm headteacher's address 7.30pm         

Opening for online applications  Contact school for further details     

Deadline for online applications       

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

 

Cranbrook School

Sixth Form Open Day: 5th November 10.30am - 12.30pm  

Opening for online applications: 31st October 2011    

Deadline for online applications: 31/01/2012    

General Guidelines for applying     

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent):  Whether applying for a day or boarding space, you must achieve a minimum of 7Bs at GCSE

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

 

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

 

K College formerly South/West Kent College

Students can apply to Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, Ashford and Folkestone campuses.

Open Day: Saturday 5th November 2011 10:00am - 1:00pm for all Campuses

Info Evenings:

Wednesday 18th January 2012 5:30 - 7:30pm for Ashford, Dover and Folkestone

Thursday 19th January 2012 5:30 - 7:30pm for Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells

Opening for online applications  
3rd Ocober 2011  - Tonbridge Campus,
3rd November all other campuses.

Deadline for online applications  No closing date

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

 

Mascalls School, The

Sixth Form Open Evening: 10th November 6-8pm           

Opening for online applications: 11th November 2011   

Deadline for online applications: 13th April 2012  

Any interested applicants after the closing date please phone Ms B Reed on 01892 839042 or email reed@mascalls.kent.sch.uk.

General Guidelines for applying   

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent):  The entry criteria for Mascalls' Sixth form requires a minimum of 5 A* - C grades at GCSE, including English and Maths. Students must also meet the entry requirements for each course as specified.

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

 

Skinners School, The

Sixth Form Open Evening  6th October 2011 4.00 - 8.00pm             

Opening for online applications Contact the school for further details      

Deadline for online applications       

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

          

Skinners' Kent Academy, The

Sixth Form Open Evening:  17th October 2011, 6-7pm

Opening for online applications: 18th October 2011

Deadline for online applications: 31st March 2012

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

 

St Gregory's RC School

Sixth Form Open Evening: 7th November 2011, 7pm onwards.           

Opening for online applications: 8th November 2011     

Deadline for online applications: 29th January 2012

General Guidelines for applying   

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent):  

Apply via kentchoices4u.com.

Please make sure you choose Four subjects in your application

To embark on any AS course you must have gained at least five GCSE passes of Grade C or above with preferably a grade B GCSE in the subject area you have chosen. For AS subjects not offered at GCSE level you must have gained at least a B in English and Mathematics

For external applicants only

You need to apply to join St Gregory's school – the application and reference forms which you need to complete and return to the Admissions Secretary are available on the school website www.sgschool.org.uk click HERE This is in addition to application through kentchoices4u where your subjects choices should be entered.

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

 

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Sixth Form Open Evening  12th October 2011 4.30 - 7.30pm             

Opening for online applications: 29th November 2011 (tbc)      

Deadline for online applications Now closed for online applications     

General Guidelines for applying     

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent):  

The School criteria for entry to the Sixth Form is: a minimum of six GCSEs grades A*-B. Students must have at least a grade B in the subject they wish to study at AS level. All students are expected to attain at least a grade C in both English and Mathematics.

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

 

Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School

Sixth Form Open Evening: 5th October 2011  6.00 - 7.00pm          

Opening for online applications: 6th October 2011     

Deadline for online applications: Thursday 13th October 2011 – Application deadline (applications will still be accepted after this deadline, but will not be considered until after all other applications meeting the deadline)    

General Guidelines for applying     

Level 3 Courses (A level Equivalent): 

Please refer to the school website for admission criteria http://www.twggs.kent.sch.uk/6th/index.html

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

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