About KTJ Sixth Form The Sixth Form at Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar is comprised of high achieving students, both academically and in a range of extracurricular pursuits. Being a part of this community offers considerable benefits to students who want to maximise their achievements at Advanced Level (A level), whilst developing themselves beyond the confines of the academic curriculum. Our excellence is proven by the number of students that we are able to place in top universities including Oxford, Cambridge and those in the Ivy League. We pride ourselves on giving individual support to enable students to succeed, both within the school and beyond, by ensuring they gain entrance to the university best suited to their needs. The curriculum is tailored to each student’s requests as much as possible, with almost every student taking their first choice of subjects. Each student has a mentor who, in conjunction with subject staff and the Sixth Form staff team, will give individualised advice concerning university choices and will work with their students to develop first class applications. Admissions tutors from top universities visit KTJ regularly, allowing students to talk to them and have access to the most recent information. Whilst many of our students are bound for the UK, some students will apply to universities in more than one country including the USA, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, China and the Netherlands. There is no doubt that the need for academic success is paramount, however, universities and employers require more than this and they are always impressed by our extensive sports and extra-curricular programme. A major benefit of boarding school is the opportunity afforded to encourage students to succeed beyond the classroom and this is achieved through our many clubs and societies including Interact, People to People International, Leo, FOBISIA Race4Good (all are charity-based societies), SEA Forensics (public speaking), Debate Union, and many more. We also encourage students to develop initiatives of their own that will benefit our local community such as the 4X4X4 running fundraiser and the 24 Hour Race. In addition, the Lower Sixth all take part in an 'Outward Bound’ course where they develop survival, teamwork and leadership skills. The Sixth Form environment is focused on achieving and celebrating success in all areas and any student who wants to be part of this culture of success is very welcome at KTJ. Each year the school offers scholarships in its desire to attract top students. If we are offering what you are searching for, we look forward to meeting you in the near future and supporting your ambition to succeed.
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