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CSFCwhy students

choose usExcellent Academic Performance• Reputation for academic excellence.

• In 2012 we were ranked the Top Co-EducationalBoarding School and Top Sixth Form College for A Levelsin the UK by The Spectator and The Education Advisers.

• In 2011 we were placed 1st in UK League Table byBest School – www.best-school.co.uk, Best A LevelResults – www.bestalevelresults.com, www.sixth-form.com and The Spectator. More details of theleague tables can be found on the school’s website.

• In 2010 we had outstanding results with 100% A*-Bgrades and 91% A*-A grades.

• In 2009 we were ranked Top Sixth Form College in theUK by The Times Newspaper.

• The only independent school in Wales to be includedin the publication by Cambridge Student Unioncelebrating 800 years of Educational Excellence.

A Level Results• 2012 99% A*-B grades | 94% A*-A grades

• 2011 98% A*-B grades | 84% A*-A grades

• 2010 100% A*-B grades | 91% A*-A grades

• Flexible subject combination. With our guidancestudents are able to decide on the ideal study pathway.

• 5-8 hours per week for core A level subjects, whichexceeds most traditional institutions.

• Specialist teaching provided in a wide range of subjects.

• Overall Staff to Student Ratio: 1 staff : 6 students.

• Frequent tests on all subjects.

• Regular homework assignments.

• Individual timetables allowing for private studysessions incorporated into the school curriculum.

• Regular revision classes during school holidays andweekends if required.

• Excellent Science, Sport, ICT & Library Facilities.

Excellent University PreparationProgramme• Expert advice given on applications to all universitycourses. We have dedicated staff with experience ofworking in university admissions.

• Oxford and Cambridge Entrance: Specialist advice,training on entrance exams and mock interviewsconducted by experienced university admissions staff areavailable to students.

• Higher Education Guidance: As a unique feature of CSFC,students benefit from one to one meetings with ourCareers Advisor (former Admissions Tutor) from the startof the course and each student has the opportunity toundertake regular work experience placements bothlocally and abroad. Students also benefit from mockinterviews, personal statement sessions and universityentrance examination courses.

• CSFC Academic/Healthcare Diploma-Students in theirfirst year of A-level benefit from a theoretical andpractical insight into university study.

University Placements• Since 2007 100% of students applying for Medicine,Dentistry and Veterinary Science have been successful ingaining university places for their chosen courses.

• CSFC students have also had considerable success ingaining places to study other high demand coursesranging from Engineering and Economics to SocialScience and Humanities.

• Successful applications have been submitted to the mostprestigious universities in the UK, including Oxford,Cambridge and Imperial College London.

Highly Supportive Staff• Excellent pastoral care

• Highly approachable and friendly admin staff who run anopen door policy, and are available at any time

• 24/7 Accommodation Officer and on-site security in bothteaching and accommodation block, and on-site wardens.

Extra care• Food is specially catered by a two professional chefs andprovides vegetarian and allergy specific food options. Wecan also cater for any religious food requirements.

• Zero tolerance alcohol and drugs policy.

• Multi-faith prayer room.

• Wide range of extra-curricular activities.

• We can assist parents in making accommodationarrangements when visiting their children.

What makes CSFCUNIQUE?

it’s small and friendly and easy to getaround but big enough to offer all thebest bits of living in a major city.

CARDIFFthe place to learn

StudentAccommodation

Cardiff is a city proud of its culture, history and languagewhich has undergone a fascinating journey over the last2000 years. Discover Cardiff's progress from a smallsettlement, to the world's busiest port, to the moderncapital city it is today.

Cardiff is ideal for students. It is a capital city and has all theattractions and opportunities you would expect – i.e. TheMillennium Stadium, International Arena and WalesMillennium Centre which attract the biggest and best bandsand shows. It’s one of the top 10 shopping cities in the UK andis a breeding ground for a new generation of bands. It’s thehome of Welsh rugby, international cricket, and the FA Cupfinalists, Cardiff City. The city centre and Cardiff Bay waterfrontbars, restaurants and clubs offer a life worthy of a capital city.It’s also one of the cheapest places for students to live. Cardiffoffers a pleasantly safe living and learning environment.

It’s small and friendly and easy to get around but big enoughto offer all the best bits of living in a major city.

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LONDONDistance from Cardiffto London: 245 km.

CARDIFFSIXTH FORM COLLEGE

CARDIFF

CARDIFFSIXTH FORM COLLEGE

Cardiff Sixth Form College,1 & 3 Trinity Court, 21 – 27 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0AA

Tel: (0044) 02920 493121

Email: enquiries@ccoex.com

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