WHY CHOOSE THE SIXTH FORM AT KC
Welcome to the Sixth Form which represents the pinnacle of the Kent College experience. Here you will have the chance to explore your favourite subjects in greater depth and develop your intellectual curiosity.
The next two years should be some of the most exciting and challenging of your life.
The Sixth Form will give you the opportunity to:
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Make new friendships
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Give you more freedom of choice
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Enable you to engage your passions
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Take on leadership roles
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Try something new
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Decide on your future
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Our diverse and international community is unique, allowing students of all backgrounds and faiths to be nurtured while being intellectually challenged in the classroom. We have a supportive family atmosphere at KC where teachers will always go the extra mile to help you with future decision-making and supporting your progress. As Sixth Formers you are also role models for the younger students and we ask you to help us to continue to build the exceptionally caring atmosphere at Kent College - Mrs Ellie Budd, Head of Sixth Form
A CURRICULUM TAILORED THAT HELPS YOU ACHIEVE THE BEST RESULTS POSSIBLE
We believe that we give all students the opportunity to thrive and flourish in a learning environment specifically designed to meet their learning needs, with a range of academic choices including the IB Diploma, A Levels and Cambridge Technicals. The Sixth Form enables students to experience smaller tutorial style lessons and make use of timetabled independent study lessons, developing core skills to prepare them for their onward journey either into Higher Education or the workplace.
Our tailored curriculum and strong academic ethos encourage intellectual curiosity and achieve excellent results.
- We are regularly in the Top 10 IB schools in the UK (small cohort)
- 70% students regualrly achieve A*B at A-level.
- Our Cambridge Technical Diploma courses enable students to create a bespoke combination of A Levels and more vocational subjects.
- 98% of students go on to their first choice of university including Oxbridge and some of the finest educational establishments in the world.
"PUPILS' MORAL INSIGHT IS EXCELLENT WITHIN THIS SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY" - ISI |
HERE FOR YOU - YOUR KC SUPPORT TEAMWe have an open-minded and inclusive culture that encourages every student to develop at their own pace as they discover their strengths and self-awareness. We build positive, respectful staff-student relationships to ensure every student feels valued, happy and secure and has the emotional support they need to thrive as they navigate the teenage years. Our student support network provides students with key contacts and resources to to help them strike a balance between study time and relaxation as they naviagate their Sixth Form pathway. |
SUPPORT YOUR AMBITIONS, DEVELOP YOUR CURIOISITY, BUILD YOUR SKILLS WITH OUR WIDE RANGE OF SPORTS AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Sport at Kent College is about more than physical performance; it is central to co-curricular life and psychological wellbeing. With a rich sporting history there is something for everyone, from novice to elite athlete, and whether they’re honing their talents or simply having fun, pupils learn teamwork, leadership and communication—key skills for life.
With over 80 weekly activities and societies to choose from, life at the top of the school offers a unique opportunity to take on leadership roles and to build a CV. Co-curricular clubs include everything from Duke of Edinburgh expeditions to Model United Nations, and from horse riding to rock bands—great opportunities to build skillsets and the confidence to stride out into the world.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
KC SIXTH FORM AT A GLANCE
GREAT LOCATION
- Situated in the historic City of Canterbury
- Fast train to London St Pancras in 1 hour
- Gatwick airport 1 hour 10 mins, Heathrow 1 hour 30 mins
- Spacious 80 acre campus
INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
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180 Sixth Form students
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40 different nationalities
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Small size teaching groups
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Global trips and expeditions
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Bespoke timetables
SO MUCH TO DO
- 80 clubs and activities
- Great for sport whether for health or elite performance
- A cornucopia of music and drama performance opportunities
- School Farm and Riding lessons
- School and community leadership opportunities
SUPPORTING YOU
- Health and wellbeing support
- Life skills coaching and visitung speakers
- One to one UCAS, Oxbridge and international university application support
- Careers and futures programme
- Homely boarding community
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
- Regularly in the top 10 IB schools in the UK (small cohort)
- 37 average IB score for 13 years
- 70% of A Level students regualrly achieve A*- B
- 23 A Level courses
- 3 Cambridge technical diploma courses
NEXT STEPS
BRITISH UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
- 98% of students regularly go to their first university of choice
- 150 points is our average student UCAS points. Equivalent to A* A A at A Level
- 47% is the average number of our students who go to Russell Group universities
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
International university destinations include Bocconi in Milan, Esade in Barcelona, Madrid, Cornell University, University of Boston, and many more.
CAMPUS AND LOCATION
Sixth Form
16-18 YEARS OLD
Our dedicated Sixth Form delivers the outstanding teaching and learning opportunities and co-curricular provision that takes our students on to some of the finest universities in the world. We offer a broad We offer a broad A-level curriculum and are a leading IB World School with an open- minded, supportive and inclusive culture.
