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Student Support

Sixth Form classes tend to be smaller than for Year 11 and as a result you are able to build up a much closer relationship with your teachers. Your progress is constantly monitored so that you know exactly how you are doing. Read more...

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Extra Curricular

Being in the Sixth Form is not just about academic achievement. It is a time to discover all your other aptitudes and to develop skills that will equip you well for the future. Read more...

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Our Equality Objectives & Duty

At CFGS we are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all groups of students, staff and stakeholders. We are publishing our public sector duty to the Equality Act 2010, in order to demonstrate our commitment to equality. Click here to find out more about our objectives and equality duty.

The Central Issue

Dear Reader, I am pleased to inform parents that Central Foundation has been recognised as being in the top 100 schools in the country for sustained improvement between 2008 and 2011. Read more...

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A Successful Future

Whatever you do when you leave CFGS, we are here to help you make the right choice. Our curriculum with its focus on citizenship has been specially designed for you, as a young women, to develop skills which will enable you to succeed. Read more...

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Fantastic Facilities

From January 2013 we will be launching the Post 16 Centre in brand new ultramodern premises on Bow Road! Our new building will provide state-of-the-art facilities furthering our ability to be a leading provider of Post 16 education in the borough. Read more...

Courses at CFGS 6th Form Print E-mail

We offer courses at 4 different levels in the Sixth Form, from Entry Level to Level 3 BTECs and A Levels.

AS / A2 LEVELS (Level 3)

• 2 year courses
• AS taken during the first year and A2 during the second year
• AS + A2 = A Level
• You can combine an AS / A2 level with a Level 3 BTEC course Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma
• 2 year course
• Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma taken during Year 1 and Diploma / Extended
Diploma in Year 2
• Subsidiary Diploma (6 units) = 1 A Level, Diploma (12 units) = 2 A Level, Extended Diploma (18 units) = 3 A Levels
• Recognised qualification by Universities
• Foundation for further study or training or entry into employment

Level 3 OCR National in ICT

• 2 year course
• Equivalent to 1 A Level
• Can be combined with Level 3 BTEC course or AS Levels

Level 2 BTEC Diploma

• 1 year course
• Equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade A - C
• Foundation for further study or training at Level 3 or entry into employment

Level 1 BTEC Certificate and Award

• 1 year course
• Equivalent to 2 GCSEs A - C
• Foundation for further study or training at Level 2 or entry into employment

Entry Level

• 1 year course
• An introduction into vocational courses and work
• Foundation for further study or training at Level 1 or entry into employment

 

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