South Devon College A-level Academy James McCauley Section Head, A-level Academy

Why study A-levels? Internationally recognised and respected academic qualifications In-depth study in subjects you enjoy and are passionate about Develop high level analytical and critical thinking skills The best, and sometimes only, route for University progression in many disciplines

A-level Results 2017 100% pass rate Over 30% of entries at A or B grade Over 70% of all entries achieved grade C or above 75% of students progressed to University

A-level Results 2016 - Progress Provider Progress rank* Torquay Grammar School 1 South Devon College 2 Brixham College 3 Exeter College 4 St Cuthbert-Mayne School 5 KEVIC 6 Churston Ferrers Grammar School 7 Torquay Academy 8 The Spires College 9

Subjects Art Geography Biology History Business studies Law Chemistry Criminology Computer science English language English literature Environmental science Film studies Geography History Law Mathematics Media studies Physics Philosophy Politics Psychology Sociology

How do A-levels work? Choose 3 or 4 subjects Enrolment is onto a two year, full time course Progression to second year is subject meeting the minimum academic standard in end of year one assessments and meeting the college’s attendance target.

Entry requirements 2 GCSE passes at grade B/6 or higher An additional 4 GCSE passes at grade C/4 or higher English and maths must be grade 5/4 (in either order) or higher Usually a grade B/6 in the subject you want to study

A typical A-level timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Lesson 1 09.10-10.30 Biology Geography Film studies Lesson 2 10.50-12.10 Tutorial Supported study Lunch Lesson 3 13.00-14.20 Lesson 4 14.30-15.50 16.00-1700 Biology support