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 be primarily
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 level 4 grade in both GCSE Maths and
English Language. In order to study at The BRIT
School, it is mandatory that if a student has failed to
achieve a level 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 four 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 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 five 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 five hours per week
on independent study for their pathways subject.
Study Programme 5
To provide breadth, Study Programme 5 offers a more
vocational addition to a student’s education. As with
all of the other Study Programmes, 15 hours will be
spent on their Strand with between a further two-five
hours a week on an additional vocational course.
Some subjects may require a portfolio or evidence of
work on the induction day.
Study Programme 3
Study Programme 3 is made up of 15 hours per week
dedicated to your Strand and a further five 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
five hours per week on independent study for their
pathways subject. Some subjects may require a
portfolio or evidence of work on the induction day.
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