International Sixth Form
On piano: Lucy Hirata-Smith, Year 10
Who We Are • Co-headship • Shared Values • Modern comprehensive school • Decision-making • Role-modelling and team-work • Reputation for innovation • Responsive “The two headteachers work well as a team to lead the school. They bring complementary skills to their role and provide highly effective leadership for the international work of the school.” Ofsted
Director of Sixth Form Stuart Newton • Education – life changing • Engaged, Challenged, Successful • Unique opportunities • Rounded, interesting, globally aware “The Sixth Form is outstanding and Sixth Form students achieve exceptionally well. None leave without a placement for education or further training and most go on to study at University.” Ofsted
Sixth Form Team Mr Newton Director Sixth Form Mrs Wootton Mrs Brown Deputy Director IB Programme Pastoral Team: Sixth Form, Miss Rose Head of U6 and Manager (Senior Pastoral Manager) Year 11 Mrs Hegarty (IB/Pastoral Manager) Mrs Woodcock Mrs Bayman Miss Hicks (Attendance Officer) IBCP Co-ordinator Head of L6 Form Tutors Mrs Kowalski L6 and U6 CAS Co-ordinator
Sixth Form Results 2016 • 85% of our students applied to University (vs 62% state school average) • 80% of our students gained a place at their first choice university • 42% secured a place at a Russell Group University – (vs 26% nationally) • Our average UCAS points across all students was 353, showing continued progress • The value we add to our students is in the top 25% nationally (when compared to other non-selective schools it is even higher) • Our IB Diploma average was 35 points compared to world average of 30 • OFSTED class us as an Outstanding Sixth Form • Conclusion – this is an academically aspirational and successful Sixth Form However, what makes us different to other Sixth Forms?
What makes us different? Unique Opportunities: International Study Visits – France, Italy, Germany, Spain, China Work Experience – Frankfurt, Madrid, Avignon Conferences – United Nations (Geneva), Strasbourg, Alden Biessen World Challenge / Lesotho 30 ethnicities, 37 home languages In school responsibility Anglo Council/Student Executive Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party Sixth Form Prom MUN – Year 10 and externally International Day Speakers’ Programme
Unique Opportunities In school clubs / societies International affairs club • Debating Society • Amnesty International • Japanese Film – Anime • Philosophy Film Club • Creative writing • School newspaper • SOAS/ LSE links • Mooting Competition • Target 2.0 Economics • Law / Medicine/ STEM evenings • Sports – rugby, football, swimming • wheelchair basketball! •
Sixth Form Environment Autonomy for learning • Dedicated Sixth Form area with IT facilities • • Silent Study Room • Effective monitoring and intervention • Excellent working relationships Part of the local community • Role models • • Dress code – smart casual • No smoking campus • Working day 8.45 (8.00am) – 3.30 (5.00pm) Key Question: Where does this combination get our students?
Student Destinations – who would you want to be? Alan Billy James Annie Tom
Routes in the Sixth Form We offer 4 different Routes (or Pathways) in our Sixth Form: IBCP IB Diploma A Level AIB Route Route Route Route Why do we offer such a range? AES Baccalaureate view • Core to all Routes: Language Study • Citizenship - Diplôme du Citoyen (advanced) • Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) • Independent study, Enrichment opportunities •
Who are the IBO?
Languages for All Something for everyone: For students who have studied the language to a high level at GCSE:- IB Higher: French, German, Spanish French, German, Spanish, Russian IB Standard: French, German, Spanish, Italian A level: Or for those without language to GCSE: Ab Initio: Italian, Spanish, Chinese*, Japanese* (Chinese or Japanese Ab Initio requires some prior knowledge) Introductory : Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian and Spanish - Lower Sixth only Other courses may run depending on demand All IB courses are for two years
Head Boy/Head Girl View Who we are and what are our roles? • Our experiences at Anglo European School • What we believe Anglo has given us • Student Council/Executive • Opportunities available to you •
Matriculation The general matriculation requirement for the Sixth Form is 5 A*-C, including grade 5 or above in English. Additional requirements for each route are: • A Level Route (A) – the majority of A levels require a minimum of a grade B (grade 6) in the subject to be studied at A Level (or related subject) • AIB Route (AIB) - minimum grade B (grade 6) in the subject to be studied at A Level (or related subject), and grade C (grade 5) at IB Standard IB Career Route (IBC) – minimum grade B (grade 6) in the subject to be studied at • A Level (grade C/5 for Applied A Level), and grade C (grade 5) at IB Standard • IB Diploma Route (IBD) – minimum grade B (grade 6) in the subject to be studied at Higher Level, grade C (grade 5) at IB Standard Note: Other matriculation requirements may be required for individual subjects, check Sixth Form Subject pages on our website IB Standards are 2 year courses
Matriculation Additional Requirements: • GCSE Mathematics to grade 5 by end of Sixth Form Mathematics – A Level, IBS studies / Standard, IB Higher (additional • matriculation requirements) Diplôme du Citoyen / Global citizenship • • Students have to study a Foreign Language
The Application Process Phase 1 AES Year 11 Parents’ Evening – Thursday 10 th November 2016 Sixth Form application deadline – Friday 18 th November 2016 (application form available online) Phase 2 AES Year 11 students – January Course Counselling interviews New Applicants – interviews December/January Timetable ‘best fit’ – any clashes discussed in March Lower Sixth Induction Day – 26 th June 2017 Final Course Counselling – 25 th August 2017
The Application Process Advice: • Visit other schools and colleges – make sure this is the right Sixth Form for you New applicants – Sixth Form Tour dates are on our website • • Speak to siblings, friends, teachers – if in doubt, ask! • Notify us of any changes/ withdrawals • Note up to 25% of the Lower Sixth are new to AES
The IB Learner Profile Further Information Event IB or A Levels; what’s your choice? Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Thursday 20 th October 7pm Details to follow via Facebook, Twitter, Intouch, Website
Pianist: Kees Raynor, Upper Sixth
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