16-19 Study Programmes

A Level Study Programme:

• All students in 2024-25 and 2025-26 are funded through the 16 to 19 funding methodology and are enrolled on a study programme which combines AS and A Level qualifications and other activities. It is tailored to each student’s prior attainment and career goals.
• All study programmes have a core aim. This is tailored to the needs of the individual and includes 3 or 4 AS and A Level qualifications in Art, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Economics, English Literature, Geography, History, Maths, Further Maths, Psychology, Religious Studies Sociology and Spanish.
• The A Level programme includes one additional hour of Personal Development per week to ensure that students are supported in their applications to universities and degree level apprenticeships. Students also learn how to navigate the challenges of the 21^st century maturely and safely. In addition, students continue to develop their understanding of RSHE topics that are age appropriate and deepen their understanding of citizenship and British Values.
• All students are strongly encouraged to apply to the Migrant Leaders programme, where they receive bespoke mentoring from someone at CEO level or above in a FTSE 100 company. This is a key way in which work experience is organised for our students.  Girls are also encouraged to apply for Th Girls’ Network to receive additional mentoring. All students complete a range of corporate insight days throughout Year 12 and 13 and have time and support to plan a work experience placement.
• Our careers advisor supports students undertaking work experience as a part of their 16-19 study programme.

Qualification (585+ hours)

• Year 12: up to 4 AS Levels (195 hours x 3 AS Levels = 585 hours or 195 x 4 AS Levels = 780 hours)
• Year 13: 3 A Levels (195 hours x 3 = 585 hours)

Non-Qualification (80+ hours)

• Tutor time or assembly every morning (20 minutes per day, 1 hour 40 minutes per week x 40 weeks)
• Support with UCAS applications and progression planning
• PD lessons (1 hour per week x 40 weeks)
• Mandarin lessons (1 hour per week x 40 weeks)
• Additional intervention in subjects every week
• Visiting speaker programme
• Student Council
• Sports clubs and societies (participation is optional, so the hours accrued vary by the learner.
• Duke of Edinburgh mentoring and charity sessions

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

• From September 2026, we will also offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme where students will study 6 subjects at Higher or Standard level as well as weekly Theory of Knowledge lessons, a Creativity, Action, Service project and an Extended Essay.

Qualification (1,564+ hours over 2 years)

• Students study 3 subjects at Higher Level. They have 4 hours of lessons per week. There are 68 weeks of lessons over 2 years (4 x 68 = 272 x 3 = 816 hours)
• Students study 3 subjects at Standard Level. They have 3 hours of lessons per week. There are 68 weeks of lessons over 2 years (3 x 68 =204 x 3 = 612 hours)
• Students study Theory of knowledge for 2 hours per week. (2 x 68 = 136 hours)
• Students also have dedicated teaching and time to do their Extended Essay, including 1:1 support from a dedicated Extended Essay Mentor.

Non-qualification (80+ hours)

• Students complete a Creativity, Action, Service project
• Tutor time or assembly every morning (20 minutes per day, 1 hour 40 minutes per week x 40 weeks)
• Support with UCAS applications and progression planning
• Mandarin lessons (1 hour per week x 40 weeks)
• Additional intervention in subjects every week
• Visiting speaker programme
• Student Council
• Sports clubs and societies (participation is optional, so the hours accrued vary by the learner.)
• Duke of Edinburgh mentoring and charity sessions