Habs Diploma
We have developed an exceptional way for our Sixth Form students to develop their academic talents in tandem with their extended and soft skills.
The Habs Diploma provides an important, ‘pre-university’ experience to support you for life at university and beyond as well as to flourish in a global and technological data-driven workplace.
Developing important skills
The Habs Diploma has been carefully designed to develop skills which will be of enormous benefit at university and life, whether at work, socially or in other settings.
The Diploma helps to embed a sense of intellectual curiosity, an enduring love of learning plus a wide range of the skills needed to flourish in an ever-changing world. It also helps to build a deep understanding and appreciation for other perspectives, backgrounds and cultures.
The Habs Diploma focuses on developing:
- Knowledge and scholarship
- Independence
- Leadership
- Verbal self-expression skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Technological literacy
- Creativity
- Global-mindedness
- Cultural and social awareness
- Analytical thinking
Components of the Habs Diploma
We are delighted to introduce the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The EPQ is a Level 3 qualification equivalent to half an A-Level that allows students to conduct an in-depth research project. It is externally marked, carries UCAS points and is well understood by universities. Students will be able to choose between the EPQ or the Extended Research Project (ERP).
The programme includes the academic work done at A Level along with:
- A varied speaker programme – featuring a mix of keynote speakers and fascinating discussions arranged through our academic societies
- An independent study project – explore an academic area beyond the exam curriculum. This will be either an ERP or an EPQ
- Elective courses – designed to equip you with modern-world skills and cultural capital, including beginner languages, coding, finance, business, leadership, theatre appreciation and many more
- Subject enhancement – you will be able to delve into one of your chosen A Level subjects or into an area of study you may consider taking up at university, supporting your university applications with the support of our expert subject staff
- Community service – a choice of activities to help you make a profound impact in the world
If you are taking three A Levels, you will need to take electives. If you are taking four A Levels, you will not take on additional electives.
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