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As a Sixth Form student at King Henry VIII, you are placed in a prestigious and vitally important position, as such, you will find Sixth Form a very different prospect to earlier school years. It is your first step in learning how to function in the world of work, you will be expected to rise to challenges, you will be pushed out of your comfort zone developing your leadership skills along the way. Sixth Form is an exciting place, you are revered by all other students and treated as young, mature adults by staff. You will be guided to success by a team of outstanding academic teachers and pastoral tutors.
We are regularly asked the question, 'why do option blocks change each year?'
Simple answer...
Option blocks are built around student requests. As a school, we try to create a timetable that fits with the students best interests; it is the students we are providing for.
Year 12 - Students begin with three or four subjects, then sit a series of external examinations at the end of the year. If passed, this awards them an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level qualification, graded from A - E
Year 13 - Students can continue with their subjects, many students also choose to drop a subject of their choice. The end of year 13 culminates in further external examinations with the final graded A level - A*-E
Each subject is a standalone qualification which will be the primary means for entrance into university. AS and A Levels are internationally recognised qualifications accepted by universities across the globe, including all the major Higher Education destinations KH8 students will apply for (UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, etc.).
What A levels do I need for the degree I want to study?
What A levels do I need for the degree I want to study?
Unsure about what course you want to take and what pathways they will lead to?
Have a look at the A-Level Explorer site to give you and in depth at what the courses offer and where they can lead to.
How many Subjects can I take?
How many Subjects can I take?
Generally speaking you should choose at least 3 subjects, some students choose 4 subjects, although most university courses only require 3 grades for access onto courses. You will be given guidance as to how many subjects you should choose. It is always better to achieve 3 grades at A grade, than 4 grades at grade B.
Advice for parents
Advice for staying on
Can I get more careers advice from school?
Can I get more careers advice from school?
Through our KH8 ASPIRE Programme, you will be given a range of opportunities to research and discuss possible future pathways
Check out our Future Guidance page for more information
Your subject teachers also have a wealth of knowledge regarding careers in their subject areas, have a discussion with them regarding pathways following A level courses.
Take a look through the careers site too, you will find lots of resources and useful information.
Which Universities could I apply for?
Which Universities could I apply for?
In short, you can apply for any university around the world, you need to check on the entry requirements and what grades universities require, your tutor and guidance counselor can help you with this.
Sixth Form Life
Sixth Form Life
Becoming a Sixth Form student at KH8 is a very privileged position to attain. You are taking the first steps to becoming an adult, as such, you will be expected to act like an adult and live up to the responsibilities placed upon you by all staff. As a Sixth Former, you have a lot of say in how the school functions on a daily basis, you will be given opportunities to become involved in all aspects of the school development, lead on CCA activities, plan and deliver assemblies, involve yourself in yearly events such as Halloween, Valentines day.. plan trips and overnight stays, support faculties and teaching staff in delivering projects for the school, step up as a House coordinator and last but not least organise the end of year prom, all while studying hard for A levels. We expect you to continually develop your leadership skills throughout your time at King Henry VIII Sixth Form.
Meet Sixth Form students
Meet Sixth Form students
Head over to this page to meet sixth form students, they will offer you advice and support regarding Sixth Form life, A level courses and university applications.
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