UK CURRICULUM & LEARNING


The GPR can be taken alongside three Principal Subjects or as a standalone qualification alongside A Levels. According to the CIE, the Pre-U is underpinned by a clear set of educational aims:


• Encouraging the development of well-informed, open and independent-minded individuals


• Promoting deep understanding through subject specialisation, with a depth and rigour appropriate to progression to higher education


• Helping learners to acquire specific skills of problem- solving, critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, independent learning and effective communication


• Recognising the wide range of individual talents and interests


• Promoting an international outlook and cross-cultural awareness


PRE-U ASSESSMENT Students can take the Pre-U syllabuses separately and receive a grade for each, or they can take the Pre-U Diploma, which consists of at least three Principal Subjects plus the GPR. Assessment takes place at the end of the course and


is reported on a scale of nine grades: Distinction 1, 2 and 3; Merit 1, 2 and 3; and Pass 1, 2 and 3. The top grade, Distinction 1, reports achievement above an A* grade at A Level.


Each of the nine grades translates to UCAS Tariff points, which are used by universities as a measurement to assess applicants. However, Pre-U UCAS Tariff points are often higher than the A Level equivalent.


For example, a Distinction 3 is aligned with an A grade at A Level, yet is worth ten more UCAS Tariff points. This is because the size of each Pre-U Principal Subject is larger than an A Level in terms of Guided Learning Hours (the term Ofqual uses to denote how many tutor-led hours are required to complete the course); the Pre-U is deemed to have more open and challenging questions; and the assessment is said to allow for a more coherent and synoptic experience of the subject.


Many UK universities accept the Pre-U as equivalent to other Level 3 qualifications (such as AS Levels and A Levels). Universities in the US, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands also accept the Pre-U as an equivalent to other pre-university qualifications.


Expert support to secure you a place at a top British school


Since 1999, Dukes Education has offered families private support at every stage of te British & American education systems. From getting a place at a top nursery or school, trough to applying to world-leading universities, our experts are here to help.


School Admissions – Oxford & Cambridge – Ivy League & US – Tuition – Russell Group – Medicine & Law – Family Educational Patways


Begin your journey with us today: Call us on +44 (0)203 696 5300 or


visit us online www.dukesconsultancy.com


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116  |  Page 117  |  Page 118  |  Page 119  |  Page 120  |  Page 121  |  Page 122  |  Page 123  |  Page 124  |  Page 125  |  Page 126  |  Page 127  |  Page 128  |  Page 129  |  Page 130  |  Page 131  |  Page 132  |  Page 133  |  Page 134  |  Page 135  |  Page 136  |  Page 137  |  Page 138  |  Page 139  |  Page 140  |  Page 141  |  Page 142  |  Page 143  |  Page 144  |  Page 145  |  Page 146  |  Page 147  |  Page 148  |  Page 149  |  Page 150  |  Page 151  |  Page 152  |  Page 153  |  Page 154  |  Page 155  |  Page 156  |  Page 157  |  Page 158  |  Page 159  |  Page 160  |  Page 161  |  Page 162  |  Page 163  |  Page 164  |  Page 165  |  Page 166  |  Page 167  |  Page 168  |  Page 169  |  Page 170  |  Page 171  |  Page 172