Sixth Form Centre

Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre is the independent Sixth Form College section of Bath Academy dedicated to the successful teaching of GCSE and A level subjects.

Both British and International students aged 16+ are welcome to study:

• A nine month GCSE course of 6 subjects
• A two year A level course of 3 or 4 subjects
• A one year A2 level course of 3 or 4 subjects
• A one term (September – January) or one year course to retake modules at AS or A2
• A five term A level course (start January) in 3 subjects
• Easter revision courses geared to individual needs
• 'Last minute' course (April-May) on examination technique and practice

We offer a wide range (35+) of subjects at AS and A2 level, including many which schools and colleges of Further Education are unable to offer, and there are no restrictions on subject combinations.

All classes are small (average 6 students) and some subjects may be taught individually.

As well as tuition each week in each subject (including laboratory (practical) work for Science subjects) there is a further 3 hours per week per subject of supervised Private Study where the teachers will set work or give examination paper practice. Students are expected to do a further 3 hours a week study on their own in each subject.

In order to assess progress and understanding, regular (at least once every half term) tests are set and marked and the results reported to parents. ‘Mock’ examination weeks are held at the end of the Autumn and Spring Terms and formal reports are issued to parents twice a year.

In September, all students receive an introductory Study Skills course to help them make the transition from GCSE to AS levels and help them on their way to becoming confident independent learners. Before the first ‘mock’ examination session, training in revision and examination technique is given. In September of the A2 year, information on choosing a degree subject, university, the UCAS process and writing a Personal Statement is given to the students.

Each student has a Personal Tutor to oversee academic progress and help with any personal or work-related problems and, at the start of the A2 course, an additional UCAS Tutor is appointed who will help the student throughout the whole application process and write a reference. Advice and practical help is also available at the time of the publication of A level results.

Subject teachers are all approachable and unstintingly give of their time and efforts to help the students and the Academic Co-ordinator, Vice-Principal and Senior Tutor are always available to help with any problems or queries.

Attendance at lessons is monitored on a daily basis and parents will be informed of any cause for concern with regard to punctuality, attendance, work rate and progress. Parents are very welcome to contact or visit the College to discuss any concerns they may have or to learn first hand about their son’s/daughter’s progress.

To complement the academic studies at Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre, there is a varied social programme and students are encouraged to suggest or organise their own activities.

Local students live at home and there is hostel and homestay accommodation for those from abroad or elsewhere in the UK.

Bath Academy Sixth Form Centre prides itself on its focus on the individual student and flexibility in meeting his or her needs, be they a specific learning difficulty, choice of subjects, out of the ordinary past educational or school history or wish for the best in British education.