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CARDIFF
SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
CSFC why students choose us
Excellent Academic Performance • Reputation for academic excellence. • In 2012 we were ranked the Top Co-Educational Boarding School and Top Sixth Form College for A Levels in the UK by The Spectator and The Education Advisers. • In 2011 we were placed 1st in UK League Table by Best School – www.best-school.co.uk, Best A Level Results – www.bestalevelresults.com, www.sixthform.com and The Spectator. More details of the league tables can be found on the school’s website. • In 2010 we had outstanding results with 100% A*-B grades and 91% A*-A grades. • In 2009 we were ranked Top Sixth Form College in the UK by The Times Newspaper. • The only independent school in Wales to be included in the publication by Cambridge Student Union celebrating 800 years of Educational Excellence.
A Level Results • 2012 99% A*-B grades | 94% A*-A grades • 2011 98% A*-B grades | 84% A*-A grades • 2010 100% A*-B grades | 91% A*-A grades • Flexible subject combination. With our guidance students are able to decide on the ideal study pathway. • 5-8 hours per week for core A level subjects, which exceeds most traditional institutions. • Specialist teaching provided in a wide range of subjects. • Overall Staff to Student Ratio: 1 staff : 6 students. • Frequent tests on all subjects. • Regular homework assignments. • Individual timetables allowing for private study sessions incorporated into the school curriculum. • Regular revision classes during school holidays and weekends if required. • Excellent Science, Sport, ICT & Library Facilities.
Excellent University Preparation Programme • Expert advice given on applications to all university courses. We have dedicated staff with experience of working in university admissions. • Oxford and Cambridge Entrance: Specialist advice, training on entrance exams and mock interviews conducted by experienced university admissions staff are available to students. • Higher Education Guidance: As a unique feature of CSFC, students benefit from one to one meetings with our Careers Advisor (former Admissions Tutor) from the start of the course and each student has the opportunity to undertake regular work experience placements both locally and abroad. Students also benefit from mock interviews, personal statement sessions and university entrance examination courses. • CSFC Academic/Healthcare Diploma-Students in their first year of A-level benefit from a theoretical and practical insight into university study.
University Placements • Since 2007 100% of students applying for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science have been successful in gaining university places for their chosen courses. • CSFC students have also had considerable success in gaining places to study other high demand courses ranging from Engineering and Economics to Social Science and Humanities. • Successful applications have been submitted to the most prestigious universities in the UK, including Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London.
What makes CSFC
UNIQUE?
Student Accommodation
CARDIFF
the place to learn
Cardiff is a city proud of its culture, history and language which has undergone a fascinating journey over the last 2000 years. Discover Cardiff's progress from a small settlement, to the world's busiest port, to the modern capital city it is today.
Highly Supportive Staff • Excellent pastoral care • Highly approachable and friendly admin staff who run an open door policy, and are available at any time • 24/7 Accommodation Officer and on-site security in both teaching and accommodation block, and on-site wardens.
Cardiff is ideal for students. It is a capital city and has all the attractions and opportunities you would expect – i.e. The Millennium Stadium, International Arena and Wales Millennium Centre which attract the biggest and best bands and shows. It’s one of the top 10 shopping cities in the UK and is a breeding ground for a new generation of bands. It’s the home of Welsh rugby, international cricket, and the FA Cup finalists, Cardiff City. The city centre and Cardiff Bay waterfront bars, restaurants and clubs offer a life worthy of a capital city. It’s also one of the cheapest places for students to live. Cardiff offers a pleasantly safe living and learning environment. It’s small and friendly and easy to get around but big enough to offer all the best bits of living in a major city.
Extra care • Food is specially catered by a two professional chefs and provides vegetarian and allergy specific food options. We can also cater for any religious food requirements. • Zero tolerance alcohol and drugs policy. • Multi-faith prayer room. • Wide range of extra-curricular activities. • We can assist parents in making accommodation arrangements when visiting their children.
it’s small and friendly and easy to get around but big enough to offer all the best bits of living in a major city.
CARDIFF
SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
CARDIFF
SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
CARDIFF
Distance from Cardiff to London: 245 km.
Cardiff Sixth Form College, 1 & 3 Trinity Court, 21 – 27 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0AA Tel: (0044) 02920 493121 Email: enquiries@ccoex.com
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