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King’s College Murcia A Level Options

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KING’S COLLEGE MURCIA

Señora María Balsalobre

Directora Técnica


Mrs Green

Head of Key Stage 4

Robert Snowden

Head of Sixth Form & Director of Studies

Presenting Today

King’s British Education - Overview


The Key Stages


Key Stage 4 – GCSE & IGCSE Your child is currently in a two-year programme of study that will culminate in examinations that are set and marked by examination boards in the U.K. These will be important as consideration for entry into Universities in the UK and USA, but also for job applications.

Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form) – A Levels This is the two years of preparation towards University. A levels are much more difficult than GCSEs and far more in depth. Pupils will only study between 3 and 5 subjects. There is greater emphasis on independence and analytical thinking. These will be used to access university courses anywhere in the world.

Why A Levels?

1. An Education System respected for academic success

A levels are a highly respected and established system of academic education across the whole world.

2. University and Work Preparation

A levels require high levels of analytical, thinking and problem solving skills. These are highly desired by uUniversities and employers.

3. University Entrance

A levels provide easy access to universities in the UK, Spain or any other country in the world.

4. English Language

Studying at A level standard will push fluency in English to include academic understanding and adult proficiency.

The Sixth Form at KCM

Life in KS5

Very High Work Load

Independent research skills

Self-motivation and self-discipline

Privileges & responsibilities

High Expectations

A Typical Timetable


Periods that have no assigned lesson are essential for independent research and study.

Mrs Green

Head of Key Stage 4

Explaining the Options Process


The Options Process November – University fairs (UK, Spain and international)

December – Mock Examinations & full reports.

January – PSHE lesson on careers and options using Careers program (Jan – March) (see later)

Parents’ evenings, Options launch and course material distributed. (NOW)

February – Friday 10th – Options discussions afternoon (3pm – 5pm)

Monday 13th – Initial preferences submitted (2nd version)

Careers report published - Pupil interviews begin

March– Monday 6th – Options choices opens – interviews continue, discussions …

Monday 27th – Options choices deadline

August/September – Students can opt for different subjects following results


What should I study? Our pupils receive a lot of guidance about what the best options are for

them.

It is a combination of what they are best at, what they enjoy and what they

need to get into specific courses or careers.

Getting it right is important. It will determine future options, hence

working together as a school, parents and pupils is essential.


Considering Choices


•Do I enjoy it?

•Can I be successful in that subject?

•What subjects do I need to continue my education?

•Can I cope with exams and/or coursework?

•Am I leaving my options open?

•What career/degree do I want to do?

•How many subjects should I take (A Level only)

Making choices


Careers profiling

Initial Ideas

FINAL choices

The first form gives an initial idea of what pupils are thinking about studying. This will help us to design option blocks to timetable lessons so the majority of pupils can do their ideal choices.

Making choices


The final choices will require pupils to choose from option blocks. This was the best fit from last year – NOT THE ONES FOR THIS YEAR!!

Careers profiling

Initial Ideas

FINAL choices

Robert Snowden Head of Sixth Form & Director of Studies Making the correct choices for A level


Careers and University Application Support

MORRISBY, BRIDGE U AND UNIVERSITIES


Morrisby Careers Programme

We use Morrisby Careers online with our Y11 pupils to ensure they are making informed choices for A levels.

We chose Morrisby from a range of options due to the quality of their service and the international experience they provide.


Profiling Aptitude and interests

Career suggestions Researching Possible Careers

INFORMED CHOICES for A Level


BridgeU University Application Support


We use BridgeU throughout the Sixth Form to support university course selection and application.

It offers our pupils: • University and course matching • Oxbridge College matching • Application strategy design • Resume/CV builder • Personal statement builder • SAT/AST advice for US applications • Deadline and task manager

Specific Spanish Careers and University Guidance

We work closely with the Universidad de Navarra who are doing presentations for our pupils on degrees in Communications, Medicine and Law. They are also providing testing and guidance on suitability for degree options available specifically in Spain (IPP-R).

The EU Business school are doing presentations to our pupils about degrees related to Business in Spain.

The Unitour event in Murcia provides opportunities for pupils to discuss entry into the Spanish University System.


We offer a range of subjects which suit a variety of different pathways to study at

University.

Pupils have a free choice of subjects.


A Levels

Subjects offered at A level


Mathematics Further Mathematics

Physical Education Art and Design I.C.T. French Spanish German

English Literature History Geography Business Studies Biology Physics Chemistry Music

(Non A Levels) Cambridge English Certificate Extended Project

Please see the booklet for more

details.

How many can I study? The vast majority of students in the UK will study 4 AS levels (year 12) and continue with

3 A Levels in those subjects to A2 level (year 13). Most of our pupils study 4 A Levels.

For students who have a track record of academic excellence, we are able to offer the

option of studying an additional A level, hence 5 A Levels in total.

Ideally, you should be challenged by the amount of subjects you study, but not

overwhelmed.

Where you are planning to study could also influence the number of subjects you take.


Further information UCAS Website – Tips on choosing A levels

file:///H:/King's%20College/Options/tips_on_choosing_a_levels_march_2015_0.pdf

Informed Choices – Russell Group University Entrance guide

http://russellgroup.ac.uk/media/5320/informedchoices.pdf

Linking A levels to Careers

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

You can also find these links and documentation on our own website


H:/King's College/Options/tips_on_choosing_a_levels_march_2015_0.pdf






https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/



Entry requirements To enter the Sixth Form, you need to have achieved 5 GCSE grades, at grade C

including English and Maths.

To study an A level subject, you should have achieved a B or above in it at GCSE.

You will also be required to sit an interview with the Head of Sixth Form, in which

your school report, predicted grades and attitude to school life will be a focus.

We can explore different options such as studying over three years or looking at

other awards if you are struggling to make the entry requirements. This can be

discussed on an individual basis.


Señora María Balsalobre

Directora Técnica

A Levels and entrance into the Spanish

University System


ACCESO A LAS UNIVERSIDADES ESPAÑOLAS A TRAVÉS DE A-LEVELS

Se puede acceder a cualquier universidad española, pública o privada, a través de los exámenes de A-level y mediante una correspondencia de calificaciones.

Real Decreto‐ley 5/2016 de 9 de diciembre

Modifica la disposición adicional Quinta que regula el calendario de implantación de la LOMCE.

La modificación del calendario no afecta a estudiantes de sistemas educativos internacionales. Apartado 6 b): Podrán acceder a la Universidad los alumnos que estén en posesión de las siguientes titulaciones extranjeras:

1) Los alumnos titulados en Bachillerato Europeo o en Bachillerato Internacional.

2) Los alumnos procedentes de sistemas educativos de Estados miembros de la Unión Europea o de otros Estados con los que se hayan suscrito acuerdos internacionales. A partir del curso 2014/15 la admisión de estos alumnos en las enseñanzas universitarias oficiales de grado se realizará de conformidad con el vigente artículo 38 y la disposición adicional trigésima tercera de la Ley Orgánica 2/2006, de 3 de mayo, así como su normativa de desarrollo.


UNED Los estudiantes de A - Level están legalmente exentos de realizar cualquier otra prueba de final de bachillerato.

Acuerdos adoptados en la Comisión de Estudiantes de la CRUE el 19/12/2016:

1. No se utilizará como criterio de admisión las modalidades de bachillerato en 2017.

2. Se mantienen sin cambios para 2017 las tablas de ponderación utilizadas en 2016.


LOMCE La reforma de la ley educativa en Bachillerato entrará en vigor a partir del curso 2016-17.

Este cambio afectará a aquellos alumnos que ahora se encuentran en Year 10 y los cursos sucesivos.

Sus exámenes de A-level seguirán contando para nota.


REQUISITOS Notas de Year 12 y las predicciones de las notas de Year 13.

Correspondencia de puntos UCAS.

Acceso provisional que se formaliza en agosto cuando llegan las notas de IGCSE.


Calificaciones y Correspondencias


Grade UCAS Points

A* 56

A 48

B 40

C 32

D 24

E 16

NOTA UCAS 2 A levels 3 A levels 4 A levels 5 A levels

5 56 CD, BE

6 96 AA DCC,

7 140 AAB ACCC ADDDD

8 178 AABB AACDD

9 216 A*A*A*A A*ACBC

10 252 A*A*AAA

Ejemplo Un alumno cursa y obtiene:

4 A levels: A, A, B, B

= 48+48+40+40

1 AS: B = 16

TOTAL: 192 puntos UCAS = 8,5 nota española


Further information about the New Changes


Robert Snowden Head of Sixth Form & Director of Studies


Past Pupil Success


Student Year University Course Country

Alba Morgan

Martínez

2016 King´s College

London

French &

Management

UK

Mikhail Rublev 2016 Barcelona Art and Design Spain

Vivian López Gil 2016

Valencia

Medicine Spain

Estefania López

Macanás

2016 Elche Derecho (Law) Spain

Celia Fernandéz

Jiménez

2015 UPCT

Cartagena

Engineering Spain

Elisa Martín Pérez 2015

Glasgow

Bio-chemistry Scotland

Hye Rang Youn

2015

Miami

Media and Film

Studies

USA

Bryanie Wittingham-

Ball

2014 Birmingham Engineering England

Our pupils have successfully entered into university in Spain, the UK and the USA. We have more pupils going to all 3 countries this year.


Thank you

Thank you for your continued support of our school.

If you would like the opportunity to ask any staff member any questions, we are here to help.

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