Bethany sixth formers benefit from a wide range of choice in courses, small teaching groups and careful tutoring.
The progress of each sixth former is closely monitored by their individual Tutor. Full written reports are sent to parents twice each term and tutors guide their tutees through university entry procedures.
A levels
All subjects offer AS and A2 courses and so it is possible to continue with any course through to a full A level. Please click here to download a pdf of our course information booklet or see below for the list of courses which are available from September 2011.
| Art & Design | History |
| Biology | Mathematics |
| Business Studies | Media Studies |
| Chemistry | Music |
| Design Technology | Photography |
| Drama & Theatre Studies | Physics |
| English |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) |
| Food Technology | Spanish |
| French | Textiles |
| Geography |
This course is accepted by universities and employers as equivalent to two A levels. At Bethany it is usually taken by students in combination with other A level and has proved to be a successful route to Business related degrees at university. The course is modular with assessment through examination and course work. All Applied Business students take part in the Young Enterprise Scheme. This course is accepted by universities and employers and carries the same weighting as one A level. The National Award offers a specialist qualification that focuses on a similar programme of study to the A level. However, the BTEC's strength is that all units are coursework based. Students are expected to complete six units over the two year programme of study. The grading system is Pass, Merit and Distinction with 120 UCAS points for Distinction (equivalent to an A at A level) and 40 UCAS points for a pass (equivalent to an E at A level). There is the opportunity for students to re-sit their English or Mathematics GCSE in specially timetabled sets for sixth formers. The examination is sat in November of the Lower Sixth.
Double A level in Applied Business
BTEC National Award in Sport
GCSE Courses available to Sixth Formers
Sixth form students have one Games afternoon and at least one P.E. lesson each week in which they complete a "Body for Life" fitness programme. In the Upper Sixth all sixth formers also complete a one-term "Uni-Gourmet" cookery course.