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20 reasons why students
recommend King Edward’s
Sixth form study is extremely important not just in terms of which type of qualification and which subjects you
choose, but also the type of environment in which you choose to study. You need to ensure you will receive the
right balance of support and guidance to suit your needs, coupled with inspirational teaching and an atmosphere
that will help you develop the independence essential for success at university or in your first full time job.
We asked our students why they chose King Edward’s, below are some of their responses:
1. Friendly supportive learning
environment
We understand that a happy
student is a productive student.
We organise the learning
environment and our support
systems around our students.
Our approachable staff will guide
and support you throughout your
time at college, especially during
your first few weeks when lessons
are structured to help students
get to know each other and
settle into college life.
2. Outstanding results
Our students consistently gain
the highest A level results in
the region, confirming the
college’s position as one of the
most successful colleges in the
country. Our students achieve
a higher total average points
score – a measure of
performance across all
subjects studied – than those
at most private schools
including Eton. In addition, we
ensure all students progress at
a similar rate, regardless of
gender or ethnicity, meaning
King Edward’s offers fantastic
opportunities for all.
3. A stepping stone to
university or a career
We consider ourselves a
stepping-stone rather than a
destination. This means that
we’re committed to providing a
range of support outside your
academic programme, from
the day you join until the day
you leave, and beyond.
4. Cambridge university
partnership
King Edward’s has worked
closely with Cambridge
University to create a regional
hub providing high achieving A
Level students from all
backgrounds direct experience
of Cambridge University.
Being host and lead organiser
for the Midlands hub means
our students enjoy unrivalled
access to exciting programmes of
extension classes in eleven
subject areas, in addition to advice
on Oxford and Cambridge
courses, colleges and individual
interview preparation.
5. A financial career in the
Square Mile
King Edward’s offers high flying
future financiers the opportunity to
follow a structured programme of
two A levels preferred by
investment banks alongside
additional finance qualifications
required by finance professionals,
a financially focussed project, and
work experience on London’s
trading floors. This opportunity,
supported by the Royal Bank of
Scotland, Leeds University and
the London School of Economics
is only available through King
Edward’s and colleges or schools
approved by the college.
6. Excellent preparation for
Russell Group universities
With rising tuition fees and
increasingly discerning employers
it is vital that students going to
university select their course
wisely. Each year we help
hundreds of students achieve
places on the most respected
degree courses in the most oversubscribed
universities,
helping ensure that university
remains a wise financial
investment, as well as a place to
develop academically and socially.
7. Leadership development
Top universities and employers
expect to recruit students with
clear leadership potential. We
provide a host of leadership
development opportunities
including an intensive one day
management course with industry
experts, Duke of Edinburgh Gold
Award, Young Enterprise, Student
Ambassador, Student Governor,
Student Union and Student
Representative roles, and the
opportunity to develop and deliver
structured enrichment
programmes to other students.
8. Large and varied enrichment
programme
The College offers a host of extra
activities which are fun, can add
breadth to your study, and
support a future career.
Opportunities available include
team and individual sports,
musical and theatre activities,
languages such as Arabic, new
hobbies such as yoga or scuba
diving, and much more. There is
something for everyone.
9. Working with other keen
students
We carefully select all our students
taking care to ensure we recruit
students who enjoy learning. This
means you will share lessons with
students who want to work hard
and who support each other.
10. Specialist tutors & resources
All our tutors are experts in their
subject and focus their efforts on
A level delivery, meaning you
receive the best possible support
from committed and enthusiastic
tutors. Our tutors include authors
of A level textbooks, A Level
exam board markers, and
experienced coursework
assessors.
11. Outstanding musical
opportunities
King Edward’s attracts excellent
musicians from across the West
Midlands. This concentration of
talented performers allows us to
run two choirs, symphony
orchestra, string orchestra, wind
band and a wide range of
smaller groups from classical
string quartet to rhythm and
blues band, a range that would
not be possible in any other sixth
form environment. Subsidised
lessons are available for students
participating in the musical life of
the college.
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