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Thursday 18 March 2010 14:22
   

Invicta Grammar School has been established in the county town for well over 60 years. Though its history has been one of change, especially in terms of its name and the type of education it provides, it is now firmly established as one of Kent's premier grammar schools.

 

 

 

 
Sixth form subject entry requirements

 

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CHOICE OF SUBJECTS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 All Year 12 students are required to study four subjects in year 12 although some students feel they can cope with the workload of five subjects.

Subject

Subject Requirements

Accounting* AS

B/above in GCSE English Language and English Literature

Art and Design

B/above at GCSE

Art Textiles

B/above in a creative subject at GCSE, or by portfolio

Biology

B/above in GCSE Science Additional

Business Studies*

B/above in GCSE English Language

Applied Business Studies*

B/above in GCSE English Language

Certificate in Personal Finance AS

B/above in GCSE English Language

Chemistry

B/above in dual award science and B/above in higher level mathematics

Classical Civilisation AS

B/above in GCSE English Language and English Literature

Dance AS

Experience of dance is essential

Drama and Theatre Studies

If no GCSE in drama, B/above in English Language and English Literature

Economics*

B/above in GCSE English and mathematics

English Language and Literature AS

B/above at GCSE English Language and English Literature

English Literature

B/above at GCSE English Language and English Literature

French

A*/A at GCSE

Geography

B/above at GCSE

German

A*/A at GCSE

Applied Health and Social Care

B/above in GCSE English Language

History

B/above at GCSE

Applied ICT*

B/above at GCSE or equivalent

Maths Further A Level

A*/A on higher paper (must be taken with maths mechanics)

Maths Mechanics

A*/A on higher paper (recommended with physics)

Maths

A*/A on higher paper

Media Studies*

B in GCSE English Language

Music*

B/above at GCSE. Grade 4/above on at least one instrument

Music Technology*

GCSE music and the ability to play an instrument preferable

Photography

C/above in a GCSE art based course

Physical Education

B/above in GCSE Science Additional

Physics

B/above in dual award science and B/above in higher level mathematics

Politics*

B in GCSE English Language or GCSE history

Product Design – 3D

B/above in GCSE DT or art

Product Design – Textiles

B/above in a creative subject at GCSE, or by portfolio

Level 3 Fashion Diploma

Admission by portfolio and interview with course tutors

Psychology*

B/above in English, Science Additional and mathematics

Religious Studies: philosophy and ethics

If no GCSE in RS, B/above in English Language and English Literature

Sociology*

B/above in GCSE English

Spanish

A*/A at GCSE

Pre-U

A*/A in relevant GCSE

*You can study these subjects without having completed the GCSE course.

Entry into Year 13 is dependent upon successful completion of Year 12
(at least 4 D grades or better at AS/A2)

Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DR • Tel 01622 755856 • Fax: 01622 678584

E-mail: office@invicta.kent.sch.uk • Web Site: http://www.invicta.kent.sch.uk

Deadline for external applications 12 December 2008

Deadline for internal applications 2 February 2009
(following guidance interviews with Senior Management)

 

 

 

 

 

 
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