For further education students can choose to study A Levels, BTEC Diplomas and the new T Level
qualification, or apply for an apprenticeship.
All applications are completed online and students are encouraged to have a first choice and a back up
Entry level for A Level
For entry to study A Levels at Debden Park sixth form, students will be expected to achieve a minimum of five GCSE 's grade 5, and for the A level subjects chosen they will need a grade 6 (if studied at GCSE). For A Level Math entry requirement is GCSE grade 7. Other sixth form providers may have different entry requirements as some use a points system.
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Level 1 4/5 GCSE grade 1 -2 (part of this study will include English & Maths)
Level 2 4/5 GCSE grade 2-3 (part of this study will include English & Maths)
Level 3 4 GCSE grade 4 & above including English & Maths
Level 3 Extended Diploma 5 GCSE grade 4/5 and above (English & Maths minimum grade 4) and is equivalent to 3 A levels
Entry level for T Levels
T Levels are new courses which follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A levels. These were launched in September 2020. Courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for work, further training or study.
Entry level 3 will be 5 GCSE Grade 4/5 including English and Maths