Cardiff Sixth Form College
21-27, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0AA, United Kingdom
Cardiff Sixth Form College
21-27, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0AA, United Kingdom
Cardiff Sixth Form College Overview
Cardiff 6th Form College is one of the top performing A-level colleges in the UK. Highly selective on enrolment, the majority of students are international and progress onto the most elite British and overseas universities for professional degrees in Law, Economics, STEM and Medicine.
What is Cardiff Sixth Form College like?
Cardiff Sixth Form College was one of the original disruptor colleges, welcoming the world’s academic talent to complete an intensive programme of A-levels before progressing to the UK’s top universities.
The college differentiated itself by eschewing the “whole student” ethos of more traditional private schools, and unashamedly offering a high-pressured academic hothouse to the most aspirational of international students.
In addition to A-levels, it now also offers GCSE programmes to students as young as 14 and occupies a modern premises just a short walk from Cardiff train station and city centre.
Whilst it still predominantly caters for academically able international students, it also welcomes a handful of domestic students, bit day and boarding.
The raison d’être for Cardiff 6th Form College remains to be a springboard for academically gifted students to reach the top university destinations across classic disciplines such as Science, Maths, Medicine, Law, and Economics.
Is it a good school?
It’s a fantastic college, providing you know what you are letting yourself in for! Unlike a classic boarding school, you will not find rolling playing fields, nor much in the way of Arts and Music.
What Cardiff Sixth Form excels in is getting very capable students up to speed with the UK exam system, and providing support to apply for extremely competitive universities. It does not pretend to be anything other than academically focussed.
Is it hard to get into Cardiff Sixth Form College?
Yes, it’s very selective and competitive, which is why it often sits on teh very top of our best boarding schools for A-levels league table. Applicants already need to have very high academic standards, especially in subjects you wish to take at A-levels. English levels also need to be high, if not quite at a level of native fluency.
Applicants will also need to display extreme levels of commitment and resilience – a “hot-house” like Cardiff Sixth Form College requires students to be able to cope under pressure, and push themselves out of their comfort zone. Having an underlying drive and motivation to succeed is a prerequisite for survival.
What is boarding at Cardiff Sixth Form College like?
Boarding houses are within a short walk of the college, and everything is modern and functional. Options include a kind of “flat share” for 4-6 students or just 2 students, and single studio rooms are also available.
The majority of students are international and full boarders, so a strong and diverse community exists in which students support and motivate each other towards their goals.
Curriculum and exam results
One or two year GCSE programmes give students an opportunity to get into the swing of things earlier and hit the ground running before they begin the 2 year marathon of A-levels. Be aware that certain grade requirements must be met for students to progress from GCSE to A-level, and some students will inevitably not make the cut.
Special mention must be made of Cardiff Sixth Form College’s incredible range of super-curricular programmes, university support, and Oxbridge and Medical programmes. All of this is implemented to help students become subject experts, giving them the best possible chance of progressing onto the most elite universities.
Cardiff Sixth Form College Exam Track Record
- A-level A*-A %
- GCSE A*-A %
- National A-level Average
- National GCSE Average
What are the fees at Cardiff Sixth Form College?
The price for an academic track record like this is pretty high. Tuition fees for 2023 are around £25k a year for day students, and boarders can expect to pay around £50k per year for tuition and boarding.
Can I apply for a scholarship?
Yes, though given the competitive nature of entrance, the number of scholarships available at Cardiff Sixth Form College is very limited. But there is certainly no harm in trying! International students can be awarded up to 50% off tuition fees (boarding is charged separately,) and day students up to 100%. Scholarships are discounted from the tuition fees (boarding is separate). Certain academic standards must be met but awards can be generous.
How do you apply for Cardiff Sixth Form College?
You are best to apply at least a year before you are due to start, though later applications are considered depending on availability of places. A non-refundable registration fee of £250 is required before subject-specific entrance tests are sat. The key to success is making sure you are a “Cardiff-shaped” student, so add this college to your favourites and we’ll be in touch to discuss the ins and outs of how well this college fits what you are looking for, and advise on your chances of success.
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