Sixth Form Guide by AmityInternationalSchool

SIXTH FORM GUIDE 2023 - 2024

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Message from the Head of Secondary

Welcome from Head of Sixth Form

Sixth Form in 6

Facilities

Pathways

Joing our Sixth Form

Bespoke Pathways

Super Curriculum

Super Societies

Life After Amity

Sixth Form Scholarship

MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SECONDARY

Dear Parents Welcome to the start of the Sixth Form journey at Amity International School. A Sixth Form education at Amity International School is exciting, enriching and deeply rewarding. The Sixth Form years form an important transmission between the guided learning of GCSEs and the more personal and individual experience of university education. It is a time where students develop valuable independent study skills and a sense of responsibility for their own academic progress. We are proud to offer a Sixth Form that provides an academic pathway that gives access to universities on the world's stage. Our globally recognised curriculum aids in having students develop academic rigour and the necessary skills to fully prepare for a bright future career. We offer small class sizes to support student development, state of the art facilities and a dedicated team of outstanding teachers to help your child at every step of the way. We provide an enriched programme and a range of activities that support student growth and actualisation. Our students are provided bespoke career guidance and will have a dedicated Sixth Form Tutor on hand to support and guide them with their university applications. We are delighted that you will be joining us on your Sixth Form journey. We hope that you find this booklet helpful and informative in guiding your decision making and if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to talk to us. Mr David Slade Head of Secondary

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SIXTH FORM

We are proud to be able to offer the opportunity of studying a strong post-16 education at our incredible school and we hope that this prospectus, alongside the Course Guide, will give you a clear picture of our Sixth Form and the courses that are available to prospective Amity Sixth Form students. The family atmosphere and the caring community which we foster, enables our students to develop a sense of worth and show responsibility and leadership. All our students are treated as individuals and we recognise their different abilities, aptitudes and interests. We take great care in nurturing our students, ensuring they can all move on successfully after their time with us and pride ourselves on providing a personalised and outstanding careers advice and guidance programme to our students. Our sixth Form provides a well-equipped, collaborative environment which is conducive to serious study. Our recent record of examination achievement is very good and we are proud of our success in helping students secure the place at their preferred universities across the world. Our strong personal tutor team is familiar with the changing landscape and expectations of higher education and we provide expert guidance in this area. I believe one of the great privileges of teaching is to work with Sixth Formers, as we guide them from becoming school students to securing their post-18 destinations. It is always exciting to start the process of welcoming more Sixth Formers to our courses, and if there is anything we can do to help you make informed choices, please do not hesitate to talk to us. We look forward to welcoming you into our Sixth Form community. Stephen Moffatt Deputy Head of Secondary & Head of Sixth Form

Studying Arts Management at University of the Arts, London, UK.

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WELCOME TO THE SIXTH FORM MEET OUR STUDENT LEADERS Catarina - Head Girl I have had the privilege of witnessing the growth of Amity over the years. Within the walls of Amity, I thrived in an enduringly supportive atmosphere that continuously challenged and encouraged me, alongside my fellow pupils, to reflect and improve. Continuing my journey with Amity through Sixth Form has been an honour. The Sixth Form experience is invaluable; it constitutes a profoundly significant part of your educational journey and plays a crucial role in smoothing the transition to higher education or future careers. Sixth Form encompasses a balanced blend of continual learning, increasing responsibilities, and a multitude of opportunities, encapsulating a remarkable era of your school career. The opportunity to work alongside our mentors and learn from brilliant minds of their respective fields is enthralling. Our small class sizes ensure a more comprehensive and attentive learning experience. Despite being a small community, we are brimming with genuine talent, creativity and excellence. Join us as we reach towards greater heights—ad astra.

Armaan - Head Boy

Here, our Sixth Form cohort lives by the ethos of individual growth and collective leadership. You will find a diverse and close-knit team of high aspirants that truly support each other to bring the very best out of one another. Having a wide range of A-level options essentially supports personalised streams that allow us to tailor our studies to our strengths and interests! There are endless possibilities for us to realise our high ambitions at top universities around the globe.

Being around our experienced and passionate mentors constantly provides us with every opportunity to benefit from their expert guidance in planning our career paths, creating our super curricular portfolios and developing the soft skills needed for the real world. Our mentors share a unique holistic approach to education, helping us grow into pioneers of the future. Ultimately, Amity Sixth Form is a not a place but a culture. A culture that revolves around academic excellence, outstanding co-curricular programmes, student leadership, initiatives and mentorship, while creating symbiotic relationships and inspiring role models in our community. Amity Sixth Form is home to a growing golden group of exquisite leaders of tomorrow

Has applied to numerous UK Russell Group universities to study Architecture in 2024.

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SIXTH FORM IN 6

KNOWN

1. #LeadersInTheMaking Our community of students in Sixth Form are aspirational young people who want to learn and to achieve. They are always seeking ways to develop their knowledge and understanding. 2. Small class sizes. Our small teaching groups allow for a greater degree of personal interaction and engagement which equips them with the skills and knowledge to excel long after they have left Amity.

NURTURED

3. Expert teaching staff. The vast majority of A Level and Level 3 teaching staff are highly experienced, and in many cases, course leaders. They can support, stretch and challenge you every step of the way. 4. Preparation for your next steps. Our students are offered careful and impartial advice on the differing Post-18 routes available. Dedicated staff members can provide careers advice, interview coaching, personal statement guidance and application support. Our size and staff to student ratio is a real selling point, here!

INSPIRED

5. Enrichment opportunities. Life at Amity Sixth Form isn’t just about results. There are opportunities to develop your leadership potential through schemes like our Mini-Mba and Horizons programmes, develop your employability skills through dedicated work experience and volunteering programmes, organised weekly sports sessions, as well as the opportunity to travel to places like London* and New York** on dedicated Sixth Form trips. 6. Destinations. The overwhelming majority of our students are on track to achieve their first-choice destination, whether that be a top university course in Engineering, Medicine or Architecture. Whatever the next step students are supported at every step of the way through our dedicated careers advice and guidance programme. *planned Summer 2024 **planned Spring 2025

Our A level Drama students have a dedicated black box theatre and 540 seat auditorium as their classrooms.

FIRST CLASS FACILITIES Our purpose built Sixth Form centre helps to create a real sense of identity for our students. We have some of the best facilities in the school dedicated solely for Sixth Form use, complete with a beautiful view of the Arabian gulf to be inspired by as you work. Our cafe is open all day exclusively for staff and Sixth Form students and provides a welcoming place to socialise over a coffee or complete work.

We have site wide Wi-Fi so students can work on their own electronic devices throughout the campus. Students within the Sixth Form at Amity can also take advantage of our 1-1 dedicated careers advice and guidance from our careers and universities guidance counsellor and our Head of Sixth Form. Both of whom are vastly experienced in supporting university applications worldwide to the worlds leading institutes. Students at Amity our dedicated careers platform, UniFrog, to explore post-18 opportunities with universities, apprenticeships and employers as well as MOOCS and other super-curricular activities.

PATHWAYS The Sixth Form curriculum at Amity is rich and varied to make available a wealth of pathways for students when they graduate. Enhanced by our super curricular activities such as the MiniMBA and Amity Horizons programmes our students are futureproofed to make their mark in modern society having attained academic excellence as well as immersive experiences. The three pathways available at Amity Sixth Form are Academic, Vocational or a mixture of the two with the decision on which post 16 pathway to choose being determined by many factors. A Levels are typically academic and terminal in their nature with outcomes usually determined by the end of Year 13 exams and no coursework. They normally have entry requirements of at least a grade 6 at GCSE whereas outcomes in vocational courses tend to be determined by a combination of coursework demonstrating practical, real world skills as well as exams so factors such as hard work and organisation become more important.

A Level pathway

A Level

Vocational pathway

L3 BTEC

Mixed pathway

L3 BTEC

A Level

JOINING OUR SIXTH FORM

For the academic year 2024 - 25 we estimate our nurturing Sixth Form will accommodate around 90 students and we are delighted to welcome an increasing number who chose to join us from other neighbouring schools in Abu Dhabi. The entry requirements are the same for students on roll at the school and external applicants and can be seen below. Minimum requirements: A grade 4-9 in GCSE English A grade 4-9 in GCSE Mathematics Course Requirements : Meeting the recommended entry requirements for three A Level or Level 3 BTEC courses (usually a grade 5/6/7). These are clearly stated in the accompanying course guide. You can submit an application to join our Sixth Form by contacting our dedicated admissions team on admissions@amityabudhabi.ae.

BESPOKE PATHWAYS UAE Nationals

Amity Sixth Form is proud to support a number of Emirati students and ensures that students and their families are provided with the necessary advice and guidance with regards to equivalency so that they can take their next steps with confidence. Equivalency refers to the British Curriculum public examinations which are recognized by the UAE and MOE which therefore result in a leavers certificate and allows the bearer to continue studying in the UAE or seek government employment. Decree 833 states that Emirati students must pass 1 A Level subject or 2 AS Level subjects at Grade E or above (from an approved list of subjects which can be seen below) to gain equivalency as well as passing a ministry exam in Arabic. Here at Amity, we provide careers advice and guidance to all Emirati students on their enrolment to Sixth Form and support families with the decision to pursue equivalency or waive their right to it.

Equivalency subjects English Literature English Language Maths Further Maths Biology Chemistry Physics History Art and Design (Graphics)

Arabic A

Geography Psychology Computer Science Business Studies French Spanish Media Studies Design and Technology Economics

To support students who will continue to study Arabic and Islamic Education throughout their time in Sixth Form we also offer a dedicated timetable block to ensure that students can still access the full range of subjects without having to compromising their choices.

A LEVEL As a British Curriculum school we offer a wide range of GCE Advanced Levels (A Levels). Typically these are assessed at the end of a two year programme of study and are graded A* - U grade. For information on the courses currently available for study at Amity, please refer to our course guide booklet

BTEC

We are also proud to offer a range of increasingly popular L3 BTEC courses (worth the equivalent of one A Level and graded from Pass – Distinction *). These are more modular in their assessment and outcomes are determined from a mixture of internally assessed coursework units or controlled assessments. Unlike an A level, Level 3 BTEC subjects have no examinations. The courses currently available include Business Studies, ICT, Sport and Applied Science.

SUPER CURRICULUM

Why do we place such an emphasis on super-curricular? The best universities are seeking intellectually curious students who are deeply passionate about their subjects. Simply put, studying 3 A Levels is not really enough to demonstrate this. At Amity, we encourage our students to explore their specialist interests through our super curricular provision which allows students plentiful opportunity to demonstrate their learning way beyond the realms of their curriculum and enjoy the sort of independence that can be experienced once they embark on their university courses. We offer a broad range of super-curriculum activities at Amity including, but not limited to; The Extended Project Qualification EPQ Amity HorizonsProgramme Mini-MBA and collaboration with Amity University Student leadership opportunities such as sports, academic and peer mentoring

SUPER SOCIETIES

Opportunities to enrich the curriculum also play a big part in Sixth Form life at Amity and a selection of societies enjoyed by our Sixth Form students can be seen below. Medicine society Debating society Public speaking Fibonacci society Codingclub Sports leadership

U19 netball U19 football U19 basketball Academic mentoring Peer mentoring Reading buddies

Minerva programme Student magazine Swimming Triathlon Performing arts School productions

LIFE AFTER AMITY…

Our commitment to you is simple. First class careers advice and guidance. Our small family like community, paired with our expert Sixth Form team and dedicate careers and universities guidance counsellor means we can provide an outstanding service to our students which supports their next steps wherever in the world that may be. At Amity, we take pride in nurturing students with a global perspective. Explore the diverse destinations chosen by our graduating class of 2023 and take a glimpse at some of the universities to which our class of 2024 have applied to this year.

SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIP An Amity Education is closer than you think… Similar to the Academic Scholarship, the Sixth Form Scholarship is awarded to students who achieve an outstanding set of results in their (I)GCSE examinations, who have been active members of their school community and who have demonstrated leadership qualities alongside their academic ability. External Sixth Form Candidates One of the goals of the Amity Scholarship Programme is to open up the opportunity for an elite Amity education for those who students who might otherwise not have access. Outstanding candidates for Sixth Form are identified in the regular application through our Admissions Office. We offer fee-matching and up to 100% awards. For external applicants who do not follow the British Curriculum GCSE programme, a range of other assessment data and evidence will be considered. We accept rolling applications for external candidates throughout the year. Internal Continuation Scholars Amity students who receive (I)GCSE’s at Level 8-9 are automatically given Academic Scholar status. There is no application needed. Scholar status is awarded in August following the release of public examination results.

CONTACT INFORMATION +971 2 503 9003 Head of Sixth Form: smoffatt@amityabudhabi.ae www.amityabudhabi.com AMITYAD6th