Higher Education and Careers

Sixth Form

The Sixth Form is a very important and exciting time in the life of a King Edward’s student. In terms of the curriculum, many students blossom when they are able to choose and concentrate upon the subjects that really appeal to them. In addition to curriculum time, there are many opportunities for leadership roles, and we look to help students develop their wider skill set through a comprehensive Foundation Studies course and there is a wide-ranging cocurricular programme. Sixth Form students are taught their lessons throughout the school building, and are an integral part of the community. The students do, however, have their own study and social areas. Students study three or four subjects in the Lower Sixth, and most will concentrate on three subjects in the Upper Sixth. The Foundation Studies programme is followed by all in the Lower Sixth. Upper Sixth students taking three subjects to full A Level may take the Extended Project or follow Foundation Studies courses (general studies). In addition, all have Open Forum (our lecture programme) and four periods of Games in both Lower and Upper Sixth, per fortnight.

Available A Levels are:

Art and Design Fine Art Art and Design Photography Biology Business Chemistry Classical Civilisation Computer Science Design and Technology Economics English Language & Linguistics English Literature French Further Mathematics Geography German History Latin Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Politics Psychology Spanish Sports Science Drama & Theatre Studies

Please see the separate Sixth Form Guide for more information about the Sixth Form at King Edward’s.