What is sixth form college?
oh haha. a sixth form college is where you do your A- levels (age 16 to 18). you go their after GCSEs i.e. secondary school. what the americans call college, the rest of the world calls university and no, the US and UK have different education systems. In 6th form you don't have to stay on campus and you have alot of freedom. you also don't need to go to school if you don't have classes that day. but A- levels are alot tougher than the American system and takes more work.
College VS Sixth Form?
I cant decide between the two? I quite shy and stuff so im not sure if i'll make friends a completely new place like college but then again i dont like the people at my school who will go onto sixth form? any help? any personal experience?
Can I go to college / sixth form?
I would have a look into whether you can be home schooled. If you have the ability to take everything in yourself, there's nothing stopping you studying for an A Level at home and then paying the school (or another test centre) the fee for the exam.
College vs sixth form?
Well I live in UK so not sure where you live or if a different system. 6th Form is the same as college! Usually called 6th form as some schools can continue after Year 11/ 5th Year (GCSE Year) In colleges you generally have more independence but it varies, both 6th form and college lasts for two years-complete A Levels and go onto Uni/gap year. I preferred 6th form because went straight on from my school so knew the place, teachers, friends e.t.c. If you go to 6th form and don't like it you can swap to college.
UK - What is sixth form college like?
To be specific, what is sixth form college like when you are studying A levels. Biology, chemistry, maths and economics to be precise. I would like any perspective. I just want to know because I wonder if my life will change when I go to college and if what I have done or not done in the past will matter.
Should I choose college or sixth form?
I don’t think it is possible to answer this question helpfully at present, because the arrangment of post-16 education isn’t the same in all parts of the UK (I assume you are UK-based). “College” can mean a sixth form college, which will be largely academic, an FE college which will be largely vocational, or a tertiary college which will do both; “sixth form” could mean a sixth form in a school, or a sixth form college. And without knowing where you are, and what the system is in your area, I can’t give you very specific guidance.The other factor, of course, is you. Are you academically inclined, or more interested in practical things - what kind of course do you want to do? The place you go to needs to be able to offer what you want.In general, my experience tells me that sixth form colleges, where available, are an excellent option for many students, especially students who want to go on to university; you get a level of semi-independence that is a good halfway-house between the structure of school and the unstructured nature of university life. You are also likely to get a much wider range of subjects offered to you than in a school sixth form, with teachers who have far more experience of sixth form teaching than in most schools, so it can be a very good answer.However, if your choice is between the sixth form in a school, and an FE college that also has some A level classes, then the school sixth form might be the better option. As I said, without knowing more about the system in your area, and what you want out of the next two years, it isn’t possible to be much more helpful than this!
Is college better than sixth form?
you are young. you'll have the rest of your life to be independent. after college, would you really like to move back in with your parents because you were unprepared for a job? It is really up to your individual capabilities (note: not your wants). You need to talk to someone that knows you well and that can be honest without but yet isn't bias.
Should you have a job while in sixth form or college?
No.There is no reason as to why you should have a job, but you could have one if you wanted to. However, I must state that I feel as though I may have interpreted your question a tad too literally with the word 'should'.If you have to attend school at least five days a week or take extra-curricular heavy subjects, then a getting a job might not seem like a good idea. I find that some of my friends with jobs find that they have little time left over between having a job and their scholarly duties, and so a few feel stressed or bogged down by responsibility. Furthermore, I feel as though sixth forms expect more from their students and so you might have to accomodate for this too. I know many college students with jobs that are constantly complaining about their jobs whilst others are relaxing and so it all boils down to you.At the same time, having a job allows to feel more financially secure and might help you in preparation for uni.If you are able to secure a job that relates the field of work you would like to enter later on in life, or a job that you believe will give you valuable skills then go for it! However, universities are not expecting you to apply having had work experience; your sixth form/college is not expecting you to get a job; the jobs that you apply for once in uni are not expecting you to have had experience.If your motivation behind getting a job is down to unfortunate circumstances, remember that many colleges and sixth forms offer bursaries covering a range of things from travel to your lunch at school. If this still doesn't cover it then getting a job is advisable, as long as it doesn't impact your studies and relaxation time, leading me on to my main point; only get one if you can.I go to sixth form six days a week and whilst a number of my fellow pupils have acquired jobs, they have little resting time in between homework and late finishes to the day and so a job in such as situation is impractical. When I say 'can' in 'only get a job if you can', I mean to say if whilst having a job you can rest, do homework, go out, read and live life as normal then go for it, yet there is no pressing reason as to why you should. You're still young and so you should live your life before you have to get a job to survive.Hope that helped!
Which is the best sixth form college in london?
It all depends on which part of London you're talking about. In North West London, there are a few good sixth forms such as: St Dominics, Woodhouse College, Henrietta Barnett, Stanmore College is considered good by some.. There's also Watford Grammar and Parmiters in Hertfordshire. All those mentioned are public. Henrietta Barnett is voluntarily aided. There are some more in other areas of London, you should search them on google.