LEARNING FOR LIFE SIXTH FORM/COLLEGE
WHEN students received their GCSE results in August, many of them were delighted with their clutch of good grades.
But for some, results day was a day of disappointment - and the panic of what to do next. When pupils move up from primary to secondary school, for many it is a "done deal" that they will carry on their studies into sixth form.
Maidstone's academies still offer this choice but some of the grammar schools operate a minimum entry requirement for students - and those who do not gain enough A*-Cs aren't allowed to stay on for their final two years. Fortunately, this is rarely the end of the road.
A move into another school sixth form, an academic route at college - or a vocational course, perhaps as part of an apprenticeship - are all available in Maidstone, while students prepared to travel further afield or into London might opt for a specialist course in music, drama, sport or the arts.
Maidstone is blessed with a wealth of good schools, however, and most of them specialise in one
aspect of education these days, so it is wise to 'shop around' to find the sixth form which best suits your needs.
Swadelands in Lenham is renowned for its sporting prowess, while Invicta Grammar School is a specialist school for business, maths, computing and languages. Maidstone Grammar School for Girls has been a specialist school for science and maths since 2003, while Maplesden Noakes specialises in business and enterprise.
Many students thrive in a college atmosphere, which is very different to school.
One advantage of a college over school is that terms tend to start later and be more in line with university terms, which gives you more time to decide precisely what you want to do - and then apply for a place.
If you decide the world of academia is not for you, colleges also offer a refreshing choice of options, which can lead to a rewarding career, whether it be in business, beauty, engineering or electronics.
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