16 - 18
Sixth Form (Co-ed)
326
Cardiff, Wales
Founded in 2004
A-Level & GSCE
Cardiff Sixth Form College, 1 -3 Trinity Court, 21-27 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0AA
Key Information & Geographic location in the UK
Cardiff Sixth Form College is a world-class co-educational independent top boarding school for aged between 16 -18, leading the way in outstanding academic results and the highest quality of education. Cardiff Sixth Form College is situated in the heart of the exciting capital city of Cardiff Wales with its historic architecture, boutique shopping, lively culture and sports scene.
School Profile:
The College has developed a reputation in the excellence of academic combines with the outstanding results in their teaching method of a small class size with innovative.
The College has nearly 40 nationalities impressive students from around the globe aiming for real academic rigour as well as access to Top Universities across the world.
Academic Success:
College Sixth Form College searches the world for the best approaches to education. The unique integrated methods of Eastern and Western education prizes and disciplines and the students receive a first-rate understanding of core subjects across the student with the western individual creativity educational approach.
The college has been top of the academic league tables, published by The Times and Daily Telegraph over the past seven years. Besides, the College has been named the number one school in the UK for A-level results over the past ten years by Education Advisors. In 2019, 90.28% of students achieved A*–A grades, whilst 99.19% of students achieved A*–B grades.
University Destination:
Cardiff Sixth Form College Students progress to a range of universities, both in the UK and further afield. Many of the students achieved the Oxbridge offers or gain accesses to a highly competitive degree such as Medicine.
The careers department has a targeted Oxbridge and The medical programme, coaching for university entrance exams, external speakers, visits from university admissions' advisors and training in interview technique which reflects in the students' impressive entrance to top universities – 100% to Russell Group and top international universities
Boarding and Pastoral Care for students:
The professional pastoral team is to help students adapt to living away from home, for what may be the very first time. Students share their accommodation with a House Master or Mistress, Peer-to-peer mentoring is very important at Cardiff and the warm, friendly atmosphere is apparent as soon as you walk through the door.
The boarding house is newly built with all the facilities opened in 2003 and less than five minutes walk from the College campus. The contemporary single en-suite bedrooms are comfortable and self-contained plus every student has a membership of the top-quality gym, providing independence but also a sense of community. Students have the opportunity to get to know their talented peers from all over the world, giving them a global perspective while forming friendships which help promote greater understanding.
Extracurricular Activities:
Cardiff Sixth Form College runs an extensive super-curricular programme with careers-based societies, the opportunities to enter awards and competitions such as the NASA Space Settlement Design Competition and weekly critical thinking classes. The College also organizes an annual trip to Bristol Zoo Gardens, Students can learn about the importance of nature and have fun to enjoy the trip with all students.
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School Ranking 2019
A Level A* - A
89.90%
A Level A* - B
100%
GCSE 9 - 7
84.00%
School Fees
Year 10 - £41,860
Year 11 - £41,860
Year 12 - £42,700
Year 13 - £42,700