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 gives our students an important and unique extra dimension when applying to leading universities.

What is the Habs Diploma?

Developing important skills

The Habs Diploma has been carefully designed to develop skills that will be of enormous benefit at university and in life, whether in work, social or other settings.

The diploma helps to embed a sense of intellectual curiosity and an enduring love of learning. It will also give you the wide range of the skills and competencies you will need to flourish in an ever-changing world. The diploma even helps to build a deep understanding and appreciation for other perspectives, backgrounds and cultures.

The Habs Diploma focuses on developing:

  • Knowledge and scholarship
  • Independence
  • Verbal self-expression skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Creativity
  • Global-mindedness
  • Cultural and social awareness
  • Diversity and inclusion

Components of the Habs Diploma

The Habs Diploma includes academic work completed at A Level (three A Levels minimum required), plus:

  • Subject enhancement – deeper insights into either the chosen A level subjects or an area of study which could be a choice at university.
  • Elective courses – six eight-week courses throughout Sixth Form, spanning a wide range of subjects such as calligraphy, robotics, the social history of modern Britain, feminism, and live theatre appreciation.
  • A varied speaker programme – choose and attend one talk per week, delivered by academics, experts in various fields and high-profile keynote speakers.
  • Community service – for example, you could support your learning in a local primary school, help at a disabled riding centre, or teach English to refugees.
  • An extended research project – develop your independent study and academic skills by producing a 3,000-4,000-word essay or creative product with supporting written materials.

Take a look at the current Extended Research Projects: