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Sixth Form Programmes of Study

Rickmansworth Sixth Form offers a wide and extensive range of A Level courses, details of which can be found in our curriculum section and the prospectus page.

All students are required to study at least three A Levels and many complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) if they apply and meet the criteria.

Students who fulfil the entry requirements may choose to study four subjects to A Level.

Please see our prospectus for the entry requirements

The prospectus for entry in September 2023 will be available on 7 December .

In the Sixth Form, students follow a full programme of study. The breakdown of hours that students are expected to undertake can be found below:

Year 12

A student completing 3 A Levels:

Study Programme Hours                             
9 hours per fortnight per subject 27 hours
3 hours per fortnight of Directed Study 3 hours
1 hour per fortnight of Extended Learning Programme 1 hour
1 hour per fortnight of Enrichment Studies 1 hour
1 hour per fortnight of Sixth Form Games 1 hour
3 hours 40 minutes per fortnight of Pastoral Time 3 hours 40 minutes
TOTAL PROGRAMME OF STUDY HOURS 692 HOURS


YEAR 12

A STUDENT COMPLETING 4 A LEVELS

Study Programme Hours                             
9 hours per fortnight per subject 36 hours
1 hour per fortnight of Extended Learning Programme 1 hour
3 hours per fortnight of Directed Study 3 hours
1 hour per fortnight of Enrichment Studies 1 hour
I hour per fortnight of Sixth Form Games 1 hour
3 hours 40 minutes per fortnight of Pastoral Time 3 hours 40 minutes
TOTAL PROGRAMME OF STUDY HOURS 863 HOURS

Year 13

A student completing 3 A Levels:

Study Programme Hours                             
9 hours per fortnight per subject 27 hours
1 hour per fortnight of Extended Learning Programme 1 hour
1 hour per fortnight of Enrichment Studies 1 hour
1 hour per fortnight of Sixth Form games 1 hour
3 hours 40 minutes per fortnight of Pastoral Time 3 hours 40 minutes
TOTAL PROGRAMME OF STUDY HOURS 635 HOURS

Year 13

A student completing 4 A Levels:

Study Programme Hours                             
9 hours per fortnight per subject  36 hours
1 hour per fortnight of Extended Learning Programme 1 hour
1 hour per fortnight of Enrichment Studies 1 hour
1 hour per fortnight Sixth Form Games 1 hour
3 hours 40 minutes per fortnight of Pastoral Time 3 hours 40 minutes
TOTAL PROGRAMME OF STUDY HOURS 805 HOURS