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St. Dominic's Sixth Form College has been specialising in courses for 16-18 year olds for over 30 years. This specialisation contributes to the high standards of teaching and learning. Teaching staff have developed exciting material to engage and stretch students in preparation for examinations. Course outlines and supporting materials are made available through the College's online curriculum, iLearn. In this way we encourage students to work independently where possible as an excellent preparation for the style of learning at University.
 Students enrolling on courses will need to satisfy the individual subject requirements as well as the overall entry criteria for the College. At St. Dominic's we take great care during enrolment and induction to ensure that students are on appropriate programmes given their prior performance in order to ensure the greatest chance of success. Target grades are set and progress monitored by both subject teachers and tutors.
Students have four 65 minute lessons each week per subject at A Level. There are 30 minute workshops during the day allowing for individual support and extension activities. Members of staff at St. Dominic's are renowned for the support given to students. The majority of students enrolling on 4 AS levels in the first year will also take AS Levels in General Studies and Critical Thinking over the 2 years. These courses develop the skills sought by universities and employers including independent learning and the ability to read critically, communicate ideas in writing and to argue a case.
Students achieving the very highest GCSE scores on entry to St. Dominic's will be invited to join the Excellence Programme. This will include specific advice and guidance for those aspiring to the most competitive places in higher education as well as extension qualifications to supplement the core subjects. The bank of resources built up over time by teachers specialising in the teaching of A Levels ensures that students have the very best support available. Where appropriate students are provided with core textbooks by subject teachers. Nominal charges apply for consumable materials such as sketchbooks in art and design.
"Outstanding leadership and management" (OFSTED, November 2004)
"All subject areas Grade 1 (outstanding) or Grade 2 (good)." (OFSTED, Nov. 2004)
"Pass rates on advanced A Level courses are very high." (OFSTED, Nov. 2004)
"In almost all subjects, the proportion of high grades achieved is above average." (OFSTED, Nov. 2004)
"A very good range of courses and subject offered." (Good School Guide, 2006)
"Results are impressive." (Good School Guide, 2006) |
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