Kellett School's Sixth Form Brochure

KELLETT SCHOOL
SIXTH FORM

A CUTTING-EDGE EDUCATION
At Kellett, our job is to enable our Sixth Form students to be thoroughly well-prepared for future
challenges and changes. We prioritise student wellbeing. In 2020, Kellett was honoured to win the
British International category at the Independent Schools of the Year awards. The award highlighted
the success of the School’s Positively Kellett wellbeing programme, which was adopted from Geelong
Grammar School’s Positive Education Model. We offer the highest levels of personalised care, with time
built into the timetable to allow for individual sessions with tutors, teachers and university advisors and
work experience opportunities.
We expect the future of work to look very different from today; our students are likely to have more than
one occupation and to carve out career paths that look very different to their parents.
Kellett’s Sixth Form experience has been carefully planned to ensure that we achieve our aim of
creating a love of learning and confidence for life. We prioritise student wellbeing and offer the highest
levels of personalised care, with time built into the timetable to allow for individual sessions with tutors,
teachers and university advisors.
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OUTSTANDING ACADEMICS
We are one of the few schools in Hong Kong to offer the A-level qualification. By choosing A-levels,
students’ knowledge, understanding and skills are deepened thanks to the programme’s in-depth
subject content. Students normally study three subjects during their two years in the Sixth Form. There
are currently 22 subjects available to study:
English Literature Mathematics Further Mathematics
Computer Science Economics Physics
Chemistry Biology History
Geography Business Studies French
Politics (only available with
History)
Mandarin
Spanish
Art DT: Product Design Media Studies
Physical Education Music Drama
Psychology
By studying three A-level subjects, time is available for the rigorous academic programme to be
supplemented by a variety of different initiatives which ensure our students, as global citizens and future
leaders, receive the best possible education. These programmes include Global Citizenship, Mini MBA,
the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), Critical Perspectives and Positively Kellett.
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“
Kellett’s Sixth Form is a real strength of the school,
and we are proud that our graduating Year 13 students
go on to achieve fantastic public examination results
as mature, globally-minded individuals with an
appreciation of other cultures, ideas and beliefs.
MARK STEED
Principal & CEO

A student from the Class of 2021 on A-levels results day
celebrating securing a place at University of York to
study Music & Sound Recording

PUBLIC EXAMINATION
RESULTS
Year-on-year, Kellett School’s A-level students achieve public examination results that rival or better top
UK independent schools. Our results are a true reflection of the outstanding education that we provide,
and the fantastic teaching that inspires our students to achieve their own personal bests.
CLASS OF 2021 A-LEVEL RESULTS
Grades A* 55.4%
Grades A* - A 81.4%
Grades A* - B 93.3%
Grades A* - C 98.5%
In the Class of 2021, 10 students were awarded straight A* grades, with 99% of the cohort being
accepted into their first choice university.
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GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
Delivered to all students for a lesson each week by our dedicated pastoral team, Global Citizenship is
a core component of the curriculum.
In today’s fast-paced and evolving society, this spiral curriculum helps students to become informed,
critical, responsible and active citizens, who have the confidence and conviction to work collaboratively,
take action and try to make a difference in their communities and the wider world they live in.
Addressing topics such as philosophy, active citizenship, relationships and rights and responsibilities,
these lessons encourage our students to take an interest in topical and controversial issues and to
engage in discussion and debate.
Global Citizenship in the Sixth Form also provides an opportunity for students to research and explore
their future options; making plans and preparations for their life beyond school.
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“
I really do think that Kellett’s emphasis on independent
learning has prepared me well for the realities of studies
at university and also life in general. We have had classes
to prepare us on how to manage budgets, how to cook
and how to do the laundry.
DHRUV CHAUBAL
Class of 2020
Economics and Economic History student at the London School of Economics

“
Completing the Mini MBA has helped me in
understanding how businesses operate and will provide
me with valuable skills going into the future. A personal
highlight was the Christmas lesson, looking at how
businesses seasonally market and source products.
JAMES STONELEY
Year 13 & Head Student

MINI MBA
The Mini MBA provides Sixth Form students with a practical introduction to the world of business in
an engaging workshop environment. Through the year-long course, Year 12 students gain a deeper
understanding of how businesses function and develop ‘real world’ business skills to help them in their
future careers.
The course consists of five units:
• Personal Impact and Presence
• Introduction to Business
• Business Performance
• Marketing
• Strategy
Throughout the course, an ePortfolio will be used to assess each student’s progress and can be referred
to in their personal statement and CV for university entrance.
The Mini MBA helps bridge the divide between education and business by providing opportunities for
students to interact with the Hong Kong business community through talks, visits and work experience.
Students are encouraged to network through these links with parents, alumni and external partners, and
embrace these opportunities for learning and further experience.
EXTENDED PROJECT
QUALIFICATION (EPQ)
To give students the opportunity to focus on their passions, most of our Sixth Formers undertake the
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), which is worth 50% of an A-Level in terms of UCAS points. The
EPQ is an in-depth piece of research which involves either writing a 5,000-word essay or producing
an artefact, performance or investigation, plus a 1,000 word report. Past student projects range from
curating an art exhibition, making a custom-made bass guitar, organising a charity golf tournament to
raise money for a local child protection drop-in centre and a dissertation discussing the ethical issues
surrounding terminally ill patients in the UK.
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CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
Critical Perspectives is a weekly lecture programme loosely based around the Liberal Arts. Students
engage with complex ideas that sit beyond our formal academic lessons, and are expected to make
research-based contributions during these seminars. Pre-reading is provided as a stimulus, and post
lecture discussions take place in tutor groups, to prepare students better for university style learning. A
wide range of speakers including staff, parents, students, and external speakers are involved. Kellett is
forging links with universities in Hong Kong and further afield, to provide experts such as philosophy
professors, contemporary art curators, and scientists, who will enhance our students’ cultural capital
and critical thinking skills. Topics include epistemology, historical and societal influences on musical
development, consciousness, invisible design, and the relevance of Confucianism in modern society.
LAMDA
LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) exams use performance to develop selfconfidence,
physical presence and a strong speaking voice. LAMDA exams cover a range of disciplines,
including acting, speaking verse and prose. The School has two dedicated LAMDA teachers who work
alongside the Drama department in order to challenge and stretch our talented students at Kellett.
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LIFE IN SIXTH FORM
Our facilities include a state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre, fully equipped kitchen and common room.
The Centre allows our oldest students to form a real community where they experience work and play
in a comfortable environment and convivial atmosphere.
A thriving House system forms an integral part of the daily life of each and every student at Kellett
Senior School. Kellett’s House system starts in Year 7, and mirrors that of traditional UK boarding
houses, providing students with a high-level of care, guidance and support. Every year a House
Captain is elected and the role is assumed by a Year 13 student.
As a break from academia, students are free to use the gym and indoor swimming pool during their
study lessons, before or after school. There are also a number of annual social events reserved just for
Sixth Form students, as well as a wide variety of extra-curricular activities (known as Period 8) which
reflect the school’s passion and success in sport and the creative arts. These include the Hong Kong
Award for Young People, Hong Kong’s equivalent of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Other activities
include rowing, sailing, life drawing, drama and the Model United Nations, to name a few.
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ENCOURAGING
RESPONSIBILITY &
INDEPENDENCE
Kellett Sixth Form students are given greater responsibility, as well as more independence and
privileges. Engagement in a rigorous academic programme, supported by a dedicated leadership team
and exceptional specialised teachers, encourages students to develop independent study skills and
compelling academic and personal profiles in preparation for the next stage of their education.
Our aim is to future-proof our students with the right mind and skill set to enable them to thrive today
and tomorrow. Expectations are high and the school prides itself on offering a nurturing and supportive
environment with a great deal of individual mentoring available to every student.
Beyond the classroom, a mix of educational visits and work experience help our Sixth Form students
broaden their horizons, experience different cultures, and take a step closer to becoming global
citizens. Nearer to home, our students can participate in extra-curricular learning service in support of
NGOs in our local communities.
Sports and the arts play a big part in the lives of Kellett students in the Sixth Form, with numerous
music, drama and sporting opportunities, from the annual House Music competition to tightly fought
sports competitions held all over Asia.
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“
When I joined Kellett in Year 8, I had just moved to a
completely different country, but in the end I felt at ease
and that I belonged to the community. I feel that Kellett has
prepared me very well for the next stages of my life: not only
my academic subjects, but being more independent in my
studies and outside of school and taking new opportunities.
LAURA BASTOS
Class of 2019
Design Engineering student at Imperial College London

“
The Sixth Form team was fantastic in helping me narrow down
my university choices. Their expertise and knowledge on
universities all over the world was integral to my decision, and
they were always there to talk with me when I needed advice.
ELLIE ALEXANDER
Class of 2021
Politics and International Studies at The University of Warwick

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE AND
CAREERS GUIDANCE
Many of our students gain places at the world’s leading universities including Oxford, Cambridge and
the Ivy League. It is part of our job to support students in their choices once they leave school, and our
Careers and University Guidance team provides all the information, support and guidance students
need to make the right decision about what they do after Sixth Form.
Students are expected to work hard towards their goal of reaching their first choice of university and/
or career path. All receive one-on-one guidance to help them decide which course and higher
education establishment best fits their profile, including understanding the entry procedures and specific
requirements for applications to institutions all over the world. We also have an Assistant Head of
Senior School in charge of highly selective university entrance who can guide students wishing to study
at highly selective universities.
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LEADING THE COMMUNITY
Reaching the Sixth Form is a significant milestone in a student’s education, and the school offers a
range of highly sought after leadership opportunities. Student leaders take on substantial positions of
responsibility in both the school and the wider community.
Our six Head Students lead the entire student community. Similarly, House Captains lead their Houses
across the Senior School, and they too are appointed by the Principal. Prefects are responsible for
the effective day to day running of the campus and act as ambassadors for the school in the wider
community.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
In order to ensure that students can successfully access the curriculum, we have a minimum expectation
of prior attainment. All students applying to the School will be interviewed by the Head of Sixth Form
and take a series of entrance tests.
For further information on admissions, please go to https://www.kellettschool.com/admissions/
application-forms or contact the admissions team at admissions@kellettschool.com.
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WEI HAN LOW (left)
Class of 2021, Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College London
MOLLY HAMMOND (right)
Class of 2021, Physics at University of Oxford

2021 UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
UNITED KINGDOM
Bournemouth University
Cardiff University
Durham University
Hartpury University
Heriot-Watt University
Imperial College London
King’s College London
Lancaster University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Norwich University of the Arts
Oxford Brookes University
Queen Mary University of London
University of Bath
University of Bristol
University of Cambridge
University of Exeter
University of Leeds
University of Oxford
University of Reading

University of Warwick
University of York
NORTH AMERICA
Boston University
Brown University
Carnegie Mellon
Hamilton College
Loyola Marymount Univesity
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
HONG KONG
City University Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The University of Hong Kong
AUSTRALIA
RMIT University
University of New South Wales

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