Higher Education

The Sixth Form Team is proud of the level of support we provide to all sixth-form students who apply through UCAS for places on higher education courses.

In Year 12 there are opportunities to go on trips to universities and to UCAS events. The main events are:

• University Fair at Caterham School
• Visit to Oxford or Cambridge University
• University Experience day at University of Kent or other local university
• Visit to UCAS Higher Education Conference at Kent Showground

The school also arranges for a University Admissions Officer to speak to students about choosing universities and personal statements. Assemblies and tutor sessions run through Year 12 and Year 13 where student finance, student accommodation and UCAS extra, and clearing services are explained. Support is given to students who apply each year to universities across the world including America as well as European countries.

Lunchtime UCAS Clinics run from September through to January. It initially takes place once a week but after October half term is offered twice a week in IT1. Students work on their personal statements at the clinic as well as discussing course choices and completing their application forms under guidance. All UCAS applications are checked thoroughly by a member of the team before the application is finally submitted.

If you would like to know more about Higher Education support then please contact a member of the Sixth Form Team.