Key Stage 5

KS5 comprises of Years 12 and 13, students will either be working towards A level (Traditional British route (3-4 subjects), IB less traditional but transferable internationally (8- subjects), BTEC more vocational traditionally 2-3 subjects. Often students will opt to change schools for better opportunities at their chosen university, change in friendship groups etc. During these years they will have to complete their university entry to take them to the next educational stage in their lives, should they opt to do so.

The Important Decision

They should have chosen subjects they enjoyed and did well in at GCSE. The jump is quite big so they will needs to get a minimum grade 6/7 to continue with their GCSE subjects at A Level.

They should research their chosen university course so they know the best A-level options to get them into the career they wish to pursue. It is likely by now they will already be showing a tendency towards arts or sciences.

They are likely to study between 8 -10 of the following options for GCSE