Information for
Year 11 Pupils

What Now? What Next?

These are unprecedented times, but rest
assured we are working around the clock
to make your transition from school to college
as straightforward as possible.

Check out our video!

Getting Ahead

Whilst you have a little more time on your hands, why not take some time to prepare for your new course? On each individual subject page you will find a section called “Preparing For This Course”, with details of books, web links and other activities that will give you a real insight into the subject and set you in great stead for when you join us.

Below are some of the more common enquiries that might help answer your queries.

I haven’t yet applied; can I still do so and how?

Yes we are still accepting applications to join us for Autumn 2020. You need to apply by completing the application form on our website. You will then be contacted by our admissions team and the course tutor by email to arrange a suitable time for a telephone course discussion.

Please make sure you use an up to date email that you have access to at home on your form and an up to date telephone number.

If you need any advice on what course to apply for or have any questions about funding, bursaries, travel passes etc. please contact our guidance team on admissions@kgv.ac.uk

I have already applied but haven’t had my course discussion yet, what will happen now the college is closed?

Course discussions are now taking place over the phone. Our admissions team and course tutors are contacting applicants by email to arrange a suitable time for a telephone course discussion to take place. If you have any queries please contact our admissions team on:

Pam Shea - admissions@kgv.ac.uk
Danielle Tappin - admissions@kgv.ac.uk

GCSE exams have been cancelled. Does this change the entry requirements for courses?

The Government have now outlined how GCSE’s will be graded for this year and the entry requirements for all our courses will remain as originally outlined.

Full details available here

However if once you receive your results they are not what you were expecting, please don’t worry, contact us as soon as possible and we will help in any way we can.

Will there be any more open evenings at college?

Our open evening schedule for this academic year has now finished. We do have our annual Fresher's Fest scheduled for June, but given the current situation with Covid-19 all events are currently on hold. Please keep an eye on our website for any updates.

What can I do to prepare for my course next year?

While you have a little more time on your hands, this is a great opportunity to prepare for your new course. On each individual subject page you will find a section called “Preparing for this course”, here there are details of books, web links and other activities that will give you a real insight into the subject and set you in great stead for when you join us.