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. M E S S A G E F R O M H E A D O F S E C O N D A R Y
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 Olly Lewis Head of Secondary
At Amity International, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can flourish. Our sixth form is designed to provide not only academic excellence but also opportunities for personal growth and development. Whether you are aiming for higher education, entering the workforce, or exploring other paths, our team is here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Our sixth form community emphasises the development of a sense of worth, responsibility, and leadership among our students We treat each student as an individual, recognising and nurturing their unique abilities, aptitudes, and interests. Our commitment to personalised guidance and outstanding careers advice ensures that all students are well-prepared to progress successfully after their time with us.
We offer a broad and challenging curriculum, alongside numerous extracurricular activities, to help you discover your passions and build a strong foundation for your future. Our well-equipped, collaborative environment is conducive to serious study, and our recent record of examination achievement reflects our success in helping students secure places at their preferred universities worldwide.
As you embark on this journey, I encourage you to engage actively in our vibrant school community Participate in class discussions, extracurricular activities, and take full advantage of the resources available to you. Your time in the sixth form is not just about academics; it is also about personal development and creating lasting memories
Our strong personal tutor team is familiar with the evolving landscape and expectations of higher education, providing expert guidance to help you make informed choices. It is our great privilege to support you from being school students to securing your post-18 destinations.
We look forward to welcoming you into our Sixth Form community Welcome once again to Amity International Sixth Form – let’s make these years unforgettable! M E S S A G E F R O M T H E S I X T H F O R M T E A M
Studying Arts Management at University of the Arts, London, UK.
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1. Close Community
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.
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3. Expert teaching staff.
Our 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!
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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 abroad with our week without walls.
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.
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.
A T H W A Y S
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.
J O I N I N G O U R S I X T H F O R M
Our Sixth Form is currently just under 100 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 for Sixth Form entry:
5 GCSE Grade 9-5
A grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language
A grade 9-5 in GCSE Mathematics
Course Requirements :
Individual courses require different prerequisite grades. 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.
UAE Nationals BESPOKE PATHWAYS
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
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
History
Art and Design (Graphics)
Fine Art
Geography
Psychology
Computer Science
Business Studies
French
Spanish
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, Applied Science and Creative Media.
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 A Levels and BTECS 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 Horizons Programme
Mini-MBA and collaboration with Amity University
Student leadership opportunities such as sports, academic and peer mentoring
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
Coding club
Sports leadership
U19 netball
U19 football
U19 basketball
Academic mentoring
Peer mentoring
Reading buddies
Minerva programme
Student magazine
Swimming
Triathlon
Performing arts
School productions
L I F E A F T E R A M I T Y
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 2024 and take a glimpse at some of the universities to which our class of 2025 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.
