Pre A Level Programme

The Pre A is an intensive and demanding course for students who want to join our A Level programme but fall just short of the entry requirements. It can be suitable for students who had their study seriously disrupted by illness or other factors.

The course provides the opportunity to gain 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, which has become a standard expectation of achievement for young people.

The programme contains GCSEs in English, Maths, Science, Sociology, Psychology, ICT, Additional Science and BTEC Law. While the first three courses improve important skills that underpin many courses and which employers are looking for, Sociology, Psychology and BTEC Law offer new and additional options that students are unlikely to have had at school.

Employers often look at applicants GCSE results even if they have subsequently achieved A Levels and a degree. A clutch of A and B grades will always look impressive.

Students have weekly group tutorials and regular one to one meetings with their personal tutor. Advice on future aims, careers and goal setting are important parts of the course.