In Year 12 all students will choose subjects equivalent to 4 GCE A levels.  The students may choose:-

• TWO double Applied AS level courses.
• ONE double Applied AS level course and TWO AS or Applied AS level courses.
• FOUR AS level or Applied AS level courses.
• ONE Specialist Diploma and ONE Double Applied AS course.
• ONE Specialist Diploma and TWO AS or Applied AS courses.

At the end of Year 12 the student will sit AS diploma level in the GCE A level subjects they have chosen. The student will only continue with at least three A level equivalent subjects into Year 13 if they have shown good progress.

In addition to the advanced level qualifications, students will also have the opportunity to study the following courses:

The Community Sports Leaders Award

The Community Sports Leaders Award is fun, practical and enjoyable. No previous experience of sport or any academic qualification is required to get started - just some "get up and go" and some interest in helping others.

The aim of the CSLA is to produce responsible, motivated and confident people who can lead safe and enjoyable sporting activity. It is also designed to encourage people to get involved in organising and assisting with the provision of sport on a voluntary basis. Many sports leaders continue to be active in their local communities through becoming coaches, umpires and officials, or helping in other ways such as leading after school activities or voluntary groups. The CSLA is a nationally recognised award.

The Medway Learning Skills Course

This course, piloted successfully last year, aims to provide you with the skills necessary to revise efficiently for and perform well in forthcoming exams. It also provides information on what to expect at university and how to balance living, studying and having fun. Seminar titles include:

• study skills
• gathering evidence for the key skills
• revision skills
• working with others
• critical thinking
• managing life at university

In addition to providing you with essential future skills, the Learning Skills course also credits participants with 20 Medway points, eligible for use at any of the local universities. The Medway Learning Skills course is held at the University of Kent's Medway campus during the autumn and spring terms.

Evidence required for accreditation:

• portfolio with materials and evidence of participation in at least 6 out of 7 sessions
• evaluation sheet for each session
• written answers to 2 questions for final evaluation

The Medway Plus certificate

The Medway Plus certificate is a student-led and flexible initiative which aims to accredit all out of classroom activities. You, the student, determine the extent to which you are involved. Content includes:

• work related learning
• active citizenship
• wider interests

It is possible to achieve either 20, 30 or 40 points via the Medway Plus Scheme, depending on the level of involvement.

Evidence required for accreditation:

• Student portfolios including "Plus logbooks" and qualitative evidence
• 5 - 8 minute presentation.