Study Options

There are lots of routes available to get you to where you want to be. At Windsor Sixth Form we offer a range of options that enable you to find the right course for you. 

Our Level 3 courses ensure that you have access to subjects that interest you. They offer a personal pathway from GCSEs and allow the required combinations to achieve their selected path post-18.

Each course offers something different. It is important that these differences are taken into consideration when making your choices.

A Levels

A Levels are studied over two years and examined at the end of Year 13. The structure of A Levels differs per subject and some courses have specific entry requirements.

Students achieving a strong set of GCSE results will be expected to take three A Level courses. You can, however, study four if you wish.

Certain subjects have additional minimum grade entry requirements at GCSE.

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BTECs and CTECs

These courses are also studied over two years and there are a range of subjects on offer. The A Level equivalent of these courses are:

• National Certificates are equivalent to one A Level
• National Diplomas are equivalent to two A Levels
• National Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels.

Consisting mostly of coursework assignments, a BTEC/CTEC course is ideal if you prefer a different assessment process to examinations. Like all Level 3 courses, good independent study skills are vital.

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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

This prestigious research-based qualification attracts UCAS points and is highly valued by universities.

Mathematics Enhancement (Known as Core Maths)

We offer enhancement opportunities for students who are not studying A Level Maths but need to develop their maths skills required for other subjects. The aim is to support mathematical knowledge across a range of A Levels and improve achievement.