Our Curriculum
Post 16
Study Programmes
A Study Programme is what makes up a student ' s learning experience whilst at an educational institution . For all of our students at The BRIT School , this will primarily be taken up by time spent on their chosen Strand .
Students must be aware that when they commit to a Study Programme they are committing to The BRIT School ’ s expectation of 96 % or higher for attendance across all subjects .
Study Programme 1
All Post 16 provision must ensure that all students have either achieved or are working towards achieving at least a grade 4 in both GCSE Maths and either English Language or Literature . In order to study at The BRIT School , it is mandatory that if a student has failed to achieve a grade 4 in Maths and / or English they will be automatically placed on Study Programme 1 . This will mean spending 15 hours per week on their Strand and up to an additional 2 hours on Maths and / or English GCSE pathways .
Study Programme 2
Our students will have applied to The BRIT School in order to focus on their Strand . This institution is hugely demanding on a student due to the high levels of expectation placed upon them and for many of our students , the recommendation will be to study purely their Strand e . g . Study Programme 2 .
Some of our students would like to further their knowledge of another area or simply support their breadth of knowledge . For these students they must carefully consider the type of course that they wish to study ; its relevance to their chosen career path ; the impact that this may have on their Strand and the application and dedication that will be required to complete a fourth qualification . Subject to availability and suitability , they can select from Study Programmes 3 or 4 .
Study Programme 3
Study Programme 3 is made up of 15 hours per week dedicated to your Strand and a further 5 hours per week dedicated to an AS subject / pathway . Whilst the Strand will cover two years of study , the AS will be completed in one year . There is also an expectation for all AS subjects that students spend an additional 5 hours per week on independent study for their pathways subject . Some subjects may require a portfolio or evidence of work on the induction day .
Study Programme 4
In exceptional cases , students may wish to follow Study Programme 4 . This is made up of 15 hours per week dedicated to your Strand and a further 5 hours per week dedicated to an A level subject / pathway . Both courses will be completed over a two-year period . There is also an expectation for all A level subjects , that students also spend a minimum of 5 hours per week on independent study for their pathways subject .