Sixth Form Subjects - Leigh Academy Tonbridge

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At Leigh Academy Tonbridge Sixth Form we provide a wide curriculum which offers over 15 Level 3 courses, in both academic and vocational pathways.

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IBDP Subjects

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LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Course Duration
2 Years

Entry Criteria

Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature GCSE; Grade 4 in Maths GCSE; and at least 3 other qualifications at grade 4 or above.

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Mathematics A&I

Course Duration
2 Years

Entry Criteria

Grade 7 (Grade 8+ recommended) in Maths GCSE; Grade 4 in English GCSE; and at least 3 other qualifications at grade 4 or above.

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PSYCHOLOGY

Course Duration
2 Years

Entry Criteria

Grade 6 in an English GCSE and Grade 5 in Maths GCSE; and at least 3 other qualifications at grade 4 or above.

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Global Politics

Course Duration
2 Years

Entry Criteria

Grade 6 in a Humanities GCSE; Grade 5 in English Language GCSE; Grade 4 in Maths GCSE; and at least 3 other qualifications at grade 4 or above.

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Geography

Course Duration
2 Years

Entry Criteria

Grade 6 in a Humanities GCSE; Grade 5 in English Language GCSE; Grade 4 in Maths GCSE; and at least 3 other qualifications at grade 4 or above.

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History

Course Duration
2 Years

Entry Criteria

Grade 6 in History GCSE; or if no History GCSE a Grade 5 in English Language; Grade 4 in both English and Maths GCSEs; and at least 3 other qualifications at grade 4 or above.

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Core: Reflective Project

Course Duration
2 Years

Entry Criteria

Compulsory part of the IBCP

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Core: Community Engagement

Course Duration
2 Years

Entry Criteria

Compulsory part of the IBCP

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Core: Language & Cultural Studies

Course Duration
2 Years

Entry Criteria

Compulsory part of the IBCP

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Core: Personal & Professional Skills

Course Duration
2 Years

Entry Criteria

Compulsory part of the IBCP

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BTEC

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BUSINESS STUDIES

Course Duration
2 Years

Entry Criteria

Merit in BTEC or grade 5 in GCSE business. Students do not have to have studied business at KS4 but will need a grade 5 in GCSE English and GCSE maths.

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