The ‘mix and match’ curriculum

Unlike many school sixth forms, students at Coulsdon Sixth Form College have different options to study, either

a) all A Levels

b) all BTEC courses or

c) ‘mix and match’ A Levels with BTEC courses.

This means students can tailor-make their study programmes to best suit their interests and abilities, which in turn gives them the best opportunity of gaining the highest possible grades.

Unlike A Levels, BTECs are generally assessed through coursework and projects (there are formal examinations making up 25% in some subjects), so mixing and matching both course types can ease the pressure around A Level exam time, and allow students to achieve higher grades in their A Level courses.