Read all the information on this Sixth Form section of the website. Look at Courses and Qualifications and look carefully at the individual courses you are interested in. Complete an application form and return it to the Sixth Form Director, Mr. N. Whiting preferably before the end of February. Applying before the end of February gives you the maximum chance of getting all your subject choices. If you choose courses in an unusual combination that can't fit into our timetabled provision we will do our best to accommodate your combination but can't guarantee it will be possible. Should there be too few students to run a course, we use the London Borough of Enfield Consortium to try and meet the students' specific course combination.

If you require any further information, please contact me by email nwhiting@enfieldgrammar.com  or by phone (020 8363 1095). Applicants may be asked to attend an interview to make sure they are choosing the right courses for them. All applicants will be notified by mid-April of whether a conditional place has been offered.

Mr. N. Whiting
Director of Sixth Form

 

Over recent years we have seen the 6th Form grow in size. We are now pleased  to be able to offer more courses at different levels to cater for our growing intake and you can view all the current and new courses we offer by visiting the 6th Form Prospectus page. The prospectus has all the information you need about the requirements and correct academic qualifications for your chosen courses.

We have also been working on improving the facilities in the common room and the 6th Form House, as well as  providing more opportunities to develop responsibility and leadership skills, from the Prefect and mentoring roles we offer. 

A responsible, determined and committed attitude is essential in our 6th Form.

 

Mr. C. Chrysanthou
Head of Sixth Form

 

AS (Advanced Subsidiary) and A (Advanced) levels

The official name for an A-level is a General Certificate of Education (GCE). An A-level is a Level 3 qualification and can help you to prepare for other Level 3 qualifications and for qualifications at Level 4. (Universities require most applicants to be qualified to this level. Employers will increasingly look for applicants who are qualified to at least this level.)
A-levels are subject-based qualifications that help you to prepare for higher education and employment. These qualifications focus on traditional study skills. They normally take two years to complete. You can choose from a wide range of academic subjects, as well as some 'applied' (work-related) subjects. Many people use AS and A-levels to go on to higher education, but they're also useful if you want to go straight into a job.
A-levels are made up of the AS level and the A2. Each part makes up 50 per cent of the overall A-level grade.
The AS level can be either a free standing qualification, or be valued as the first half of the full A-level. At the end of the AS year, you have two options: take the AS level qualification only or continue to the second year and go for the full A-level
In year two of a full A-level, you take the A2 - this is not a separate qualification, but rather the second half of the A level. The A2 is designed to deepen the knowledge you gained during the AS level.

We offer a wide range of Advanced level courses (Level 3), these are available to view on the Sixth Form Prospectus.

They include traditional AS/A-levels, Applied AS/A levels and BTEC Nationals. Although we always try to accommodate course combinations and requests beyond these, we can't provide every combination possible. You will be told if your chosen combination is not possible. Very occasionally there is not enough interest to make a course viable, therefore if a course has insufficient take up it may not run.

We have many different courses covering a wide range of interests and qualifications. For more information about any of them please see the Sixth Form Prospectus.

BTEC


BTEC qualifications are particular types of work-related qualifications, available in a wide range of subjects. You can take one if you are interested in learning more about a particular sector or industry. Many have been designed in collaboration with industry, so they can equip you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. The qualifications offer a mix of theory and practice, and can also include an element of work experience. They can take the form of (or be part of) a technical certificate, one of the key components of an Apprenticeship. BTEC qualifications are available at various levels on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
The BTEC National Certificate courses we offer are generally considered to be the equivalent of 2 A-levels. 
Generally, you are assessed by your teacher or trainer in your place of study. Depending on the qualification you choose, some assessment may also be done by external examiners. You will complete a range of assignments, case studies and practical activities, as well as a portfolio of evidence that shows the work you have completed. 
BTEC qualifications are graded:
Pass
Merit
Distinction

How different qualifications compare

You may hear people talking about qualification 'levels'. Currently these levels are contained in 3 qualification 'frameworks':

 
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