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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

• Education – life changing
• Engaged, Challenged, Successful
• Unique opportunities
• Rounded, interesting, globally aware

Director of Sixth Form 
 Stuart Newton

“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

Pastoral Team: Miss Rose (Senior Pastoral Manager) Mrs Hegarty (IB/Pastoral Manager) Mrs Bayman (Attendance Officer)

Mr Newton Director Sixth Form Miss Hicks Head of L6 Form Tutors L6 and U6 Mrs Woodcock IBCP Co-ordinator Mrs Brown IB Programme Manager Mrs Wootton Deputy Director Sixth Form, Head of U6 and Year 11 Mrs Kowalski 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?

Tom Annie Alan Billy James

Routes in the Sixth Form

We offer 4 different Routes (or Pathways) in our Sixth Form:

• 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

A Level AIB IBCP IB Diploma Route Route Route Route

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 IB Standard: French, German, Spanish, Russian A level: French, German, Spanish, Italian 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 10th November 2016 Sixth Form application deadline – Friday 18th 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 – 26th June 2017 Final Course Counselling – 25th 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 20th October 7pm Details to follow via Facebook, Twitter, Intouch, Website

Pianist: Kees Raynor, Upper Sixth