IGCSEStill in school
International secondary qualification taken subject by subject. The entry point most of our students start from.
Two yearsLeads to IB, A-levels, foundation
IB DiplomaSixth form years
Six subject groups plus an extended essay. Broad rather than specialised, and read confidently everywhere we advise on.
Two yearsLeads to direct university entry
OSSDSixth form years
Coursework-weighted Ontario diploma, gentler on students who test poorly under exam conditions.
Two yearsLeads to direct university entry
Foundation yearFinished school
A bridging year for students whose school system is not recognised for direct entry.
One yearLeads to year one of a bachelor
GEDLeft school early
Four tests that reopen higher education after leaving school early.
Self-pacedLeads to foundation or bachelor
Pre-MastersHave a degree
A bridging year for graduates whose degree classification or language score falls short of direct entry.
Two to three termsLeads to masters entry