Anglo European  School, Ingatestone, Essex

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Entry to the Sixth Form at age 16+

A handbook, showing details of all courses on offer from next September, is available on application, or  download.

Admissions Criteria

The school offers four academic programmes: traditional British Advanced Level subjects (A Levels), the internationally recognised and highly regarded International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB),  vocational courses (VCE - Vocational A-levels) introduced in September 2001, and a programme which allows students to combine elements of A Level, VCE, and IB. This is a very flexible academic programme available only in one or two schools. 

The IB is a broad-based course fully recognised as an entry qualification to higher education both in the UK and internationally. Entry requirements for external candidates for IB courses are: a minimum of six GCSE passes at Grade C or above with Grade B (or equivalent) passes in those subjects proposed for study at Higher Level. If a subject which is to be studied at Higher Level has not previously been studied, evidence of equivalent potential will be required. Overseas students not in possession of the British GCSE qualification will need to demonstrate equivalent academic potential.

Advanced Level courses require a minimum of a Grade B GCSE pass in each of those subjects to be studied at A-Level. There must also be two more GCSE passes at Grade C or above, one of which must be English Language. If a subject which is to be studied at A level has not previously been studied, evidence of equivalent potential will be required. These are absolute minima, and certain subjects will require specific grades.

The vocational A-Level programme (formerly known as Advanced GNVQ) will lead to the award of Advanced Vocational Certificate in Education (AVCE). The matriculation requirement will be 5 grade Cs at GCSE including English Language. Please see the VCE - Vocational A-levels page for more details.

All prospective students will be interviewed and a conditional offer will subsequently be made. Students who fail to achieve the offer grades will be subject to a further clearance in early September.

As the only local provider of the International Baccalaureate, the school looks favourably on interest from external students from Essex or further afield. Incoming A-Level students are also welcomed. However, pressure for places from existing students usually limits the places available for incoming A-Level students.

The Sixth Form

A thriving Sixth Form of over 200 students follows one of these programmes, and all continue with the study of at least one language other than English. Mathematics, Science, English, Art and Economics are also strongly represented, with students averaging over five subject disciplines each.

Key Skills form an integral part of the Sixth Form curriculum. The qualification assesses students' skills in communication and ICT.

Our Sixth Form students are involved in a wide range of activities:

• Overseas visits

• Theatre visits

• Biology and Geography field courses

• Sports

• European conferences

• Model United Nations activities

• The Euro-Frederiskvaerk Programme

The International Baccalaureate Programme

This provides an academic alternative to 'A' Levels. The IB Diploma is highly valued by Universities and professional bodies both in the UK and across the world. Students matriculate with a balanced qualification drawn from six subject areas. Three subjects will be studied at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, the choice of which is open to the student. Each student must choose one subject from each of the following groups:

*subject to availability

Details of the courses in each subject can be obtained in the Sixth Form Handbook. In certain exceptional circumstances, candidates can study for a Diploma that consists of a slightly different combination of subjects e.g. students may study a third science instead a subject from Group 3, but this must be approved by the International Baccalaureate Office.

In addition to these requirements each candidate must submit an Extended Essay which is, in effect, a piece of research in one of their six subjects and they must attend classes and submit coursework in Theory of Knowledge, which is a training in logical, philosophical and judgmental thought. Evidence has to be given of some consistent Creative, Sporting and Service work throughout the two years.

The grades for the Diploma range from 7 to1, 7 being the highest and 1 the lowest. To obtain a Diploma a minimum of 24 points has to be obtained. Candidates can obtain additional points for an outstanding Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge assessment.

  For definitive, detailed information on the IB diploma, visit the IB web site

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