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Whether you’re new to EHS or an existing student here, our Sixth Form offers you a wealth of academic opportunities and community-focused life skills.

Whether you’re new to EHS or an existing student here, our Sixth Form offers you a wealth of academic opportunities and community-focused life skills.

Your Options

In our Sixth Form, you have 27 A-Level subjects to choose from, so you really can play to your strengths and follow your interests.

Compulsory

3

A Levels

in your chosen subjects

Optional

1

AS Level

Examined at the end of Year 12

Optional

1

EPQ

Extended Project Qualification

Optional

1

Core Maths

Examined at the end of Year 12

Optional

1

Extra A Level

Only a small number study an extra A Level

Entry Requirements

6 GCSEs, grades 6-9, including English and Maths

While making your choices, you’ll need to bear in mind the individual GCSE grade requirement for each subject, as well as the general requirement of at least six GCSEs at Grades 6-9, including English and Maths. Whatever you choose, you’ll have constant support from specialist staff, through regular personal reviews and tutorials. You’ll also benefit from outstanding facilities for every subject.

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The Enrichment Programme

At EHS we offer an extensive enrichment programme for all students. Every Wednesday afternoon, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide selection of enrichment opportunities. Students can choose to gain a qualification or experience in one of many volunteering activities EHS has to offer. The programme offers students the opportunity to participate in a range of activities and experiences and develop new skills, which are complementary to the curriculum at EHS.

At EHS we offer an extensive enrichment programme for all students. Every Wednesday afternoon, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide selection of enrichment opportunities. Students can choose to gain a qualification or experience in one of many volunteering activities EHS has to offer. The programme offers students the opportunity to participate in a range of activities and experiences and develop new skills, which are complementary to the curriculum at EHS.

Careers Information

Careers education is an integral part of life at EHS, incorporated throughout the year groups as part of the PSHEE programme that continues into the Sixth Form. We pride ourselves on the support and impartial careers advice that girls receive throughout their time at the school. In Sixth Form, students can make of the careers room to investigate courses, universities and discuss their future plans. We have dedicated UCAS advisors to further enhance the girls’ prospects of attending the university of their choice, providing structured and personalised guidance through the UCAS application process.

Tutorials are also an essential forum for talks alongside valuable tutor time, and we have a range of external speaks and past students who provide insights on gap years, alternative routes into the workplace and life after EHS.

Careers education is an integral part of life at EHS, incorporated throughout the year groups as part of the PSHEE programme that continues into the Sixth Form. We pride ourselves on the support and impartial careers advice that girls receive throughout their time at the school. In Sixth Form, students can make of the careers room to investigate courses, universities and discuss their future plans. We have dedicated UCAS advisors to further enhance the girls’ prospects of attending the university of their choice, providing structured and personalised guidance through the UCAS application process.

Tutorials are also an essential forum for talks alongside valuable tutor time, and we have a range of external speaks and past students who provide insights on gap years, alternative routes into the workplace and life after EHS.

Work Experience

Work experience is encourages ad it shows a valuable insight into the world of work that cannot be replicated within the school environment, and gives students a change to make a valuable addition to their personal statement for university / employment applications. We are constantly building our portfolio of employers offering placements.

Work experience is encourages ad it shows a valuable insight into the world of work that cannot be replicated within the school environment, and gives students a change to make a valuable addition to their personal statement for university / employment applications. We are constantly building our portfolio of employers offering placements.

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