The school is ranked as the top co-educational boarding school in the UK for its A Level results by The Times and The Daily Telegraph, and puts a strong focus on helping local and international students alike gain entry to the university of their choice.
Cardiff Sixth Form College enjoys outstanding exam results: in 2014, 99% of grades were at A*- B grades with 95 % of grades at A*-A and 59% of grades at A* grade. 15% of students progressed to Oxbridge universities, and the school also enjoys notable success in placing students on Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine university courses.
This exceptional success rate can be explained by small class sizes, expert and experienced teachers and a supportive environment that challenges students to produce their very best work.In addition to academic rigour, the school also offers a range of additional courses that enhance the students’ learning and help them make a competitive entry to university.
These courses include Cambridge Pre-U, Healthcare Diploma, Revision Classes and Interview Workshops, so that every student is thoroughly prepared for the demanding application process to top universities.
The school believes in nurturing students in all their talents, and offers a diverse and exciting programme of sports, activities and clubs to run alongside academic classes.
Students receive a full programme of lessons, sport and activities at weekends and can take advantage of regular work experience settings as well as participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award and other prestigious programmes.
Cardiff Sixth Form College students also enjoy state-of-the-art boarding accommodation within a few minutes’ walk of the teaching campus. All rooms are ensuite with ultra-fast internet connections, while students are just a short stroll from the centre of Cardiff.
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