Academia Pathway
COURSE PATHWAYS AND DIRECTORY
At Leigh Academy Rainham Sixth Form, all students are expected to study at least three Level 3 qualifications. This can range from: just IB Diploma subjects, just vocational subjects [AAQs] or a combination of both which will mean the student will access the iBCP pathway.
Please see below, the following Pathways which we will be offering to students:
Careers [IBCP] Pathway
Professional Pathway
GCSE: x5 Grades between 9-6 inc. Maths + English
X3 IB Higher Courses
*Some subjects will require Grade 6+ Three IB Courses
GCSE: x5 Grades between 9-5 inc. Maths + English
IBCP:
X2 IB Higher Courses
X1 Vocational Course
Core Programme:
PPS [Personal Professional Skills]
Language and Cultural Studies
Community Engagement
Reflective Project
GCSE: x5 Grades between: 9-4 inc. Maths + English
X3 Vocational Courses [AAQs]
OR
Two Vocational Courses (AAQs)
+
1 IB Diploma
Academia Pathway
GCSE: x5 Grades between 9-6 inc. Maths + English
3 IB Higher Courses
+
Reflective Project Compulsory
Careers [IBCP] Pathway
GCSE: x5 Grades between 9-5 inc. Maths + English
IBCP:
2 IB Higher Courses
+
1 Vocational Course
Core Programme:
- PPS [Personal Professional Skills]
- Language and Cultural Studies
- Community Engagement
- Reflective Project
Professional Pathway
GCSE: x5 Grades between 9-4 inc. Maths + English
2 Vocational Courses [AAQs]
+
1 IB Higher Course
Reflective Project Compulsory
Vocational Pathway
GCSE: x5 Grades between: 9-4 inc. Maths + English
3 Vocational Courses [AAQs]
Reflective Project Optional
ib art
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4
*For those who have studied Art at GCSE you will need a Grade 5. You will also require a Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 4 in Maths.
IB Biology
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at 9-4
*GCSE Maths at Grade 5 or above. GCSE Grade 7-7 or above in Combined Science, or Grade 6 or above in GCSE Biology
IB Business management
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at 9-4
*GCSE Level 2 Distinction or above in Retail and Business or if you have not studied Business, GCSE Maths at Grade 5 or above, GCSE English at Grade 5 or above.
ib DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSES at Grade 9-4
*For those who have studied DT: Product Design, you will need a Grade 6. You will also require a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and Science.
ib English Language & Literature
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4
*GCSE English Language must be a Grade 5 or above and English Literature must be a Grade 6 or above. GCSE Maths must be a Grade 4 or above.
ib Geography
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSES at Grade 9-4
*For those who have studied Geography at GCSE you will need a Grade 6. For those who have not studied Geography at GCSE you will require a Grade 5 in English and a Grade 5 in Maths.
ib history
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSES at Grade 9-4
*For those who have studied History at GCSE you will need a Grade 6. For those who have not studied History at GCSE you will require a Grade 6 in English and a Grade 4 in Maths.
ib mathematics applications & interpretations
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4
*GCSE Maths must be a Grade 7 or above.
ib Physics
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSES at Grade 9-4
*GCSE Maths at Grade 6 or above. GCSE Grade 6-6 or above in Combined Science, or Grade 6 or above in GCSE Physics
IB Psychology
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4
*GCSE Maths at Grade 5, GCSE English at Grade 5 and Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science or Grade 6 in GCSE Biology
IB spanish
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSES at Grade 9-4
*GCSE Spanish at Grade 6, GCSE English at Grade 5
IB Global politics
Level
3
Examination Board
IBDP
Course Duration
Two Years, 240 Hours
Entry Criteria
5 GCSES at Grade 9-4.
*For those who have studied History or Geography at GCSE you will need a Grade 6. For those who have not studied History at GCSE you will require a Grade 6 in English and a Grade 4 in Maths.
Core:
Reflective Project
Course Duration
Two Years
Entry Criteria
Compulsory part of the IBCP
Core:
Community Engagement
Course Duration
Two Years
Entry Criteria
Compulsory part of the IBCP
Core: Language
& Cultural Studies
Course Duration
Two Years
Entry Criteria
Compulsory part of the IBCP
Core: Personal & Professional Skills
Course Duration
Two Years
Entry Criteria
Compulsory part of the IBCP
aaq MEDICAL SCIENCE
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5 GCSES at Grade 9-4
*GCSE Combined Science at Grade 5-5 or Triple Science at Grade 5. You will also require a Grade 4 in Maths.
btec Business
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5 GCSES at Grade 9-4
*GCSE Level 2 Merit in Retail and Business, or if you have not studied Business, GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above, GCSE English at Grade 4 or above.
aaq mUSIC PERFORMANCE
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4
*GCSE Music at Grade 5. GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above.
aaq Health & Social Care
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4
*GCSE Combined Science at Grade 4-4 or Triple Science at Grade 4. You will require a Grade 4 in Maths
aaq Information Technology (it)
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4
*GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above.
aaq Performing Arts
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4
*GCSE Drama at Grade 5. GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above.
aaq Sports exercise and science
Level
3
Entry Criteria
5 GCSES at Grade 9-4
*GCSE Level 2 Merit in Sport. GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above, GCSE English at Grade 4 or above.