The Sixth Form is open to Thomas Aveling students and applications are accepted from students attending other schools. We expect students to have FIVE GCSE passes at grade C or above before beginning two year courses, GCSE passes at grade E and above, for the one year intermediate courses and GCSE passes at grade F and above for one year foundation courses. Students must realise that advanced courses demand work at a high level. They require substantially more hours of study than GCSE courses.

We cannot guarantee that a course will run for each subject listed until we know the demand but all applicants will be kept fully informed should any change occur. Only in an exceptional case will a course be cancelled.

Application and pre-entry procedures

December 2007

Study the Prospectus carefully and/or www.yourchoiceat16.co.uk website and discuss your proposed application with your parents and Form Tutor.

Fill in the option choice form and hand it in to the Main Office or to Student Services, marked for the attention of Mrs Whelan.

January/February 2008:

Attend Open Evening on Thursday 24th January to find out more information on courses.

Attend a first interview in school with the Director of Sixth Form Studies.

We will send a confirmation of the offer of a place or conditional offer as appropriate.

Return your reply slip to confirm your place.

June 2008:

An induction day where you will be able to 'try out' the subjects you have chosen.

August 2008:

On Enrolment Days you will be expected to come into school to finalise your course choices. You will discuss your GCSE results and any effect these have on the courses you have chosen.

September 2008:

There will be an Induction Programme for new sixth formers.

If you would like further information, do not hesitate to contact Mrs Humphrey, Deputy Director of Sixth Form Studies, at The Thomas Aveling School on 01634 844809 / 813121.

Further information about the courses detailed in this prospectus may also be obtained from either Mrs Whelan, the Director of Sixth Form Studies or the appropriate Head of Faculty.