A-Level program in Royal Russell School

Sixth Form

In 12-13 grades, students study subjects as deeply as possible, preparing for entering universities. Therefore, the requirements for applicants applying for a seat in the Sixth Form program are quite serious:

• Examinations GCSE must be submitted for points not lower than C (absolutely all subjects)
• For 6 exam subjects (among which there must be English and mathematics), each applicant must score from 12 points (in total)
• Mathematics should be submitted to a score not lower than A
• Natural sciences must be submitted at a grade not lower than A
• All the items that students plan to choose on the A-level program and which he passed in the GCSE examinations must be submitted for points not lower than V.

A-level lasts for 2 years. In the first year, the student chooses 3-4 subjects, of which only 3 remain afterwards (but you can leave all 4 if the student copes with the load). Additionally, in the second year you can take an additional subject to study it not at the most profound level (AS). Foreign students must attend classes in EFL (English as a foreign language). You can choose the disciplines from the following list:

• French
• Drama and theatrical art
• English as a foreign language
• Spanish
• Computer systems
• Music
• Government and politics
• Economy
• Food production technologies
• Art and design
• Foundations of religion
• Design and technology (materials science)
• Geology
• Business fundamentals
• Higher mathematics
• Chemistry
• Ethics and Philosophy
• History
• English literature
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Study of the media
• Geography
• Physics.

The cost of studying includes accommodation and meals.