GCE A level courses

Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre offers a wide range of GCE A level courses for both British and International students.

Some students come to Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre for a two year A level course, because their current school does not have a Sixth Form, or cannot offer the required subjects or combination of subjects, or it is felt that the school no longer suits the student’s needs.

The Centre’s wide choice of subjects (with few restrictions on combination), emphasis on the individual and on treating all students as young adults are attractive for these students.

Some students decide to join Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre after their AS levels to take a one year A2 level course because they have done less well than they hoped, or have become disenchanted with their school, or feel that they initially made the wrong choice of a subject and would like to start a new one.

The wide choice of subjects on offer, the opportunity to retake and the small groups are attractive for these students.

Some students come to Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre because they have failed to gain the required grades for their chosen university course. They attend for one term (September – January) or one year to retake their examinations.

The emphasis on examination practice and technique and revision focused on gaps in knowledge and weaknesses is attractive for these students.

Some students come to Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre after a break in their studies, perhaps having left formal education after GCSE or AS levels..

The small groups and individual teaching and the emphasis on treating all students as young adults are attractive to these students.

Some students come to Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre because of specific needs, for example dyslexia (Bath Dyslexic Institute is across the road) or the need for English Language Teaching or an IELTS qualification (please see the section on ‘English Language Teaching’).

The small groups, individual teaching, supportive tutorial system and friendly relaxed atmosphere attract these students.

Some students come to Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre for a fast-track five term A level course (start January). These may be international students or those who have realised after one term that their school, Further Education College or choice of subjects is not for them.

Most of the A level teachers also teach the University Foundation Programme so are highly skilled in delivering intensive courses effectively.

Some students come to Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre because they wish to study in the UK and A levels are internationally recognised as a qualification for entry to British universities.

The pre-sessional English courses, preparation for IELTS, English for Academic Purposes and the friendship of other international students are attractive to these people.

Key Facts

• Introductory Study Skills Course
• Revision Techniques Course
• Introduction to UCAS application sessions
• In addition to tuition (including one hour per week laboratory work for Science subjects) there are 3 hours supervised study (where work, examination paper practice is set) + 3 hours homework per subject per week
• Regular progress tests
• 2 ‘mock’ examination weeks per year
• 2 reports to parents per year
• Daily attendance checks
• Personal tutor and UCAS application advisor for each student
• Easter and ‘last minute’ revision courses available
• Extra private tuition available
• Pre-sessional English tuition (if required)
• Preparation for IELTS examinations (if required)

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age 16
• 5 GCSEs, grade C and above or good secondary or high school education
• High level of English competence (IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550) or pre-sessional English course
• Willingness to work hard

Subjects

Examination Results for A level