insideKENT Magazine Issue 155 - March 2025 | Page 156

EDUCATION
IN ASSOCIATION WITH

WHY CHOOSE THE SIXTH FORM AT

KENT COLLEGE , CANTERBURY

Sixth Form should be some of the most exciting and challenging years of your life . At Kent College ( KC ), the exciting opportunities for young people are numerous .

• Make new global friendships with students from around the world . We have 46 different nationalities at KC !
• Have more freedom of choice and more independence as you develop through our life skills and study skills courses .
• Take on leadership roles within school or as part of our Model United Nations scheme and community service programme .
• Try something new with 80 clubs and activities to choose from you could try rowing , archery , horse riding , Italian or musical theatre .
• Spend more time on the things that motivate and interest you . Join the choir tour to Florence or the EDUKID trip to Peru to support education in rural communities !
• Decide on your future - whether you are aiming for Oxbridge , a scholarship at an international university or an apprenticeship we guide you through our Workplace and Careers Insights Programme to find your pathway .
Academic choice : Multiple pathways at KC allow every student the opportunity to succeed
International Baccalaureate : Well regarded by universities around the world , the IB is an increasingly popular choice for students who want to continue to study more than three subjects in the Sixth Form and keep their future options open . KC has been running the IB for over 13 years and we are regularly in the top 10 IB schools in the UK ( small cohort ), with an average score of 37 against a world average of 30 .
A Levels and Cambridge Technical enable students to mix and match combinations of courses to suit their individual needs across 27 subject choices .
EPQ : All students have the chance to complete a formal research project of their choice ; honing their academic skills and preparing them for further study at undergraduate level .
When students have decided on their academic programme , we design bespoke timetables to suit their combination of subjects , which is supported by independent academic study too .
Scholarships that help students to realise their potential We offer academic , art and design , drama , music , and sport scholarships ; so , if you have a talent , reach out to find more about how KC can support your ambitions .
Planning for the future Do you want to be an aerospace engineer , a psychologist , stage manager , sports scientist or virtual reality architect ? At KC , we encourage and support students to develop themselves , through a culture of independence , ambition and personal development , ready to achieve their goals and find their path in the wider world post-school .
To find out more about the Sixth Form or scholarships at Kent College , contact admissions @ kentcollege . co . uk and come for a personalised visit .
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