To be happy and successful in College it is vital that students are on a programme of study that suits their level of ability. Our course entry requirements provide a guide to which level of course is the most appropriate and the qualifications students need before being accepted onto a particular programme or level of study.
The College reserves the right not to accept qualifications that are considered inappropriate for entry to certain courses. More details on this and the College's entry requirements are available at the interview stage and at enrolment. The details outlined below serve as an initial guide:
| Honours Programme (Gifted and Talented) |
Academic Advanced Level 3 Programme (EXAMINATION BASED ASSESSMENT PATHWAY) |
Applied Advanced Level 3 Programme (COURSEWORK BASED ASSESSMENT PATHWAY) |
Level 2 Programme |
For those with very high GCSE grades, this programme aims to prepare you for the most selective universities and courses. The Honours Programme is designed to meet the particular needs of students with high achievement or potential. It aims to foster confidence, ambition and academic discipline with opportunities for sport, music, voluntary and community work, alongside the development of appropriate study skills. This prepares students for application to the most prestigious universities. Honours Programme students receive wide ranging support and guidance from a specialist team and are encouraged to develop specific interests and aptitudes beyond the basic requirements of the syllabus. |
At St John Rigby College we review each student on an individual basis. To guarantee enrolment to study a programme equivalent to 4 AS subjects you will need a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade B and 3 GCSEs at grade C, including English Language minimum grade C. Subject specific requirements are shown within the course information section of the prospectus. As a general rule we want you to have shown ability at GCSE in the subject that you want to study at St John Rigby College. The more subjects that you pass at A*-C and the higher your GCSE grades, the more options you will have when you enrol at St John Rigby College. |
For enrolment to study an Applied Programme at Advanced Level (for which the assessment is coursework based), you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C, including English Language. Students with this GCSE grade profile are advised to follow a 3 AS equivalence pathway. This will typically include a BTEC Level 3 extended Diploma, or a BTEC Level 3 Diploma plus 1 AS subject. Subject specific requirements are shown within the subject pages section. As a general rule we want you to have shown ability at GCSE in the subject that you want to study at St John Rigby College. The more subjects that you pass at A*-C and the higher your GCSE grades the more options you will have when you enrol at St John Rigby College. |
This is a one year programme designed to get you on track for advanced level study. To study a Level 2 programme you will have achieved a minimum of 4 D grades in your GCSEs, including a grade D in your English Language. You will study an Applied BTEC Course and retake appropriate GCSEs (this must include English if you have not yet achieved a grade C). |
| This programme targets progression to Higher Education but other progression routes are also possible | This would offer progression to Higher Education, Advanced Apprenticeships or Employment | This would offer progression to Higher Education, Advanced Apprenticeships or Employment | This would offer progression to suitable Advanced Level courses or emplpoyment |