Schools & Sixth Form Colleges in general Reviews

Sixth Form- What a difference I am currently in the Sixth form at the school I have attended for the past 5 years! I have to say that it is a very large step up from Gcse level and I did not expect such a difference. Moving Up (General) In year 11, there is a lot of pressure on you to achieve the best grades as ...  Read the complete review

I like schools; I work in one. With the pressure from the government, I don't think many schools could be called lazy. I know firsthand the amount of effort put into seeing kids progress, and it's huge. After five years in the profession I am of the firm belief that if a child wants to achieve in school they will. Take me, for example. I went to a ...  Read the complete review

I have completed my A levels and I would say they were considerably harder than GCSEs. Despite doing less subjects, there is a lot more information to learn. One unit in Biology for example may account for the equal knowledge needed to complete a whole GCSE. Many schools offer a large range of subjects including the scientific ones ...  Read the complete review

I have just finished my a-levels at Torquay Boys' Grammar School 6th form, in Devon (England). And I think that it was a better choice than going to college. Primarily, because the qualifications i received are perhaps more recognised in some areas of the employment world than a NVQ or similar qualification. Also, for my particular 6th ...  Read the complete review

What is it? A 6th Form Centre is one where students of the ages between 16-18 (in England years 12 and 13 or upper and lower sixth) are taught. This is normally for A-level qualifications in England, and the range varies between sixth form centres and across the country and is normally decided upon by available teaching staff and demand (ie ...  Read the complete review

I went to my local secondary/grammer school in Northern Ireland and as I wanted to go to university was encouraged greatly to continue my studies to a levels in this school instead of going to tech. A 6th form college is one that has a 6th form in it (ofcourse) where pupils aged roughly 16 to 18 can complete their a levels to qualify ...  Read the complete review

Sorry about the length, but after a two year experience of a sixth form I had a lot to share. Hope it's useful as I know the choice of education is a tough one where any advice is very helpful. I knew I'd progress with my education after 16 and I knew it would take the form of A-levels so I could go onto another accademic course ...  Read the complete review

I studied at my local sixth form at thought it was really enjoyable and was easy to get to which made it better because i wasnt too tired when going in to college. College is better when you make friends early on so throughout the year you have people to talk to and it becomes muc more enjoyable. Make sure you pick subjects that you ...  Read the complete review

Well I'm just about coming to the end of my school life. A few more exams on the way, but for me it all officially ends on the 19th June with a Physics exam (Oh joy). I plan to move on to a sixth form that is attached to a different school in September and if it's anything like being at my school has been, I think I'll probably end up dropping out ...  Read the complete review

I started sixth form in September 2007, and am currently in my final year studying for my A Level exams in the summer. I found that the hardest part of moving on to sixth form from secondary school was the amount of freedom I suddenly had. Whereas at secondary school I never had any free time during the day aside from break and ...  Read the complete review

I am currently in my last year of school in a 6th form. I also attend college every Tuesday evening. Through the curriculum I have certificates in SATS, GCSEs and AS levels and am currently studying for my A2 exams. School has been a real mix of experiences for me! As someone who has also aimed to do well, I have spent alot of my ...  Read the complete review

What an incredibly broad subject! I will use this review to discuss my own experiences with School, and I'll pay special attention to the latter School years and maybe consider the School Vs College for Sixth Form age students debate. To be honest, I think we have a fairly good education system in Britain. Although there is conflict ...  Read the complete review

Schools and Sixth Forms Do you remember your parents telling you that being at school will provide you with the easiest and best time of your life? Well my parents told me that and i didn't believe them. I do now. You attend secondary schools between the ages of 11-16 and sixth forms between 16-18. Children between the ages ...  Read the complete review

Schools and Colleges in general Since last November 2006 I've had an illness that has completely baffled the doctors. None of them know what it is, maybe their just incompetent or it's just impossible to find. I've had every scan possible, but nothing will show up. The only problem with the illness is the timing, last year ...  Read the complete review

I went to school in Northern Ireland, so I went to grammar school after I passed my 11 plus selection procedure. I started grammar school at 11 and I remained in the same school until the age of 18 Sixth form was a really good experience...the teachers treated us alot more like adults and we were given greater freedom We had ...  Read the complete review

6th form v college. It was a question which I didnt spend enough time thinking about, but really wish I had. There are huge disadvantages at staying at school, you stil get trested like a kid, the teachers know your history and its a bit like going into a small shop in the country, and you dont move on or gain any other life experience. ...  Read the complete review

I would rather amputate my own right arm than have to spend a week back at my old sixth form. Oh my God was it awful. I went to Woodkirk High School from 1997 until the beginning of 2003, and boy am I glad to be sat where I am now instead of being there. I didn’t particularly enjoy school anyway, having to get mountains of ...  Read the complete review

King Eds college is quite good if you want to have an education. There are lot of people there who don't and they will screw up and get rubbish marks. there's also a lot of people who do go to oxford and cambridge so dont worry if you are a clever person you're in good company. In my time at king eds i have only done ...  Read the complete review

HONEYHILL COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL. - Advantages: excellent staff, friendly and welcoming, excellent special needs facilities and teaching - Disadvantages: none

After I had finished my GCSE?s, I had to decide whether to stay on at my high school or whether to go to college. Come on, hard choice. I knew my high school, my mates were there, I knew the area, the teachers and it was local. College seemed far too big, scary and unfriendly. I stayed at school. I did a year of A levels, not really ...  Read the complete review