MENU
APPLY ONLINE Get in Touch
MENU
Scroll DownScroll
CARDIFF SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

OUR UNIQUE APPROACH

How do you achieve high grades?  What form of education suits highly academic students who are looking to enter top universities?  What do we need to offer to give our students the edge? These are questions we ask every day at Cardiff Sixth Form College.  Like our students, we work hard at our studies.  We analyse our classes and teaching styles, constantly aiming for excellence.  It is always possible to improve – there is a science to teaching.  By evaluating the details of education, large and small, we continually strive to provide the best possible atmosphere for our students to pursue their ambitions.

Every school needs a culture and here at Cardiff Sixth Form College our culture is one of innovation.  Unlike traditional boarding schools which rely on long histories and heritage, here at Cardiff we look forward.  We want to build for the future and lead standards by which all schools should be judged.  Our results, the quality of our university destinations and our award winning pastoral care and careers provision show we are already on the way…

MORE

Careers

Work placements, careers societies, expert lecturers and competition opportunities give you the opportunity to learn more about your future career and gain the skills and attributes required for the 21st century global employment market.
More Information

Culture

Friendly, enabling and supportive, we really value internationalism. Be part of our warm and uplifting community, make lifelong friends and enjoy excellent student-staff relationships.
More Information

Living

Live in contemporary, university-style single ensuite bedrooms cared for by our excellent boarding team. Fully equipped with common rooms, kitchens, music practice rooms, art room and medical centre, you will feel right at home.
More Information

SOCIAL

Graduation Balls, Halloween parties, House sports events, meals and fashion shows –a wealth of fun events and activities takes place throughout the year.
More Information

STUDY

In addition to your A Levels, taught by high-calibre teaching staff, you will take part in extension activities such as pre-university courses, Ted Talks, research projects and critical thinking to help enrich your thinking and experience.
More Information

RESULTS

Top of the league tables over the past 11 years - take a look at the tremendous results students at Cardiff Sixth Form College have achieved over the past few years.
More Information

FUTURE

Interview preparation, university entrance tests, personal statement guidance, subject specific talks and workshops and navigating the UCAS process. We will help you achieve your dream of studying at a top university.
More Information

Apply

It is easy to apply – just click on the link and fill out the form!
More Information
  • Careers
  • Culture
  • Living
  • SOCIAL
  • STUDY
  • RESULTS
  • FUTURE
  • Apply

Danielle

Cardiff encouraged us to do lots of work experience, to join seminars to prepare us for universities. They have so many activities, resources and have been very helpful in terms of my US university application. I loved Cardiff, it was so much fun living and being with your friends. I remember sports day when we wore school colours and supported our friends it was amazing!

Cardiff definitely does encourage you to do the best you can in terms of your education and you are definitely getting your money’s worth because the teachers are so supportive and amazing. There are so many things to do there – nothing is too far from anything else in the city. I had my best friendship group in Cardiff and I now have friends from all the different continents. The people and teachers really made it.

Economics
Northwestern University
Grades: A* A* A* A

Kóyo

Currently studying a degree in economics at Northwestern University, USA
OUR CAMPUSES

The vibrant Capital City of Cardiff is a great place to be a student.  Safe, easy to navigate and inexpensive, the city centre is only five minutes’ walk from the College where you will find High Street shopping, individual boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops to enjoy at the weekends.  It is a city full of history, stunning architecture and culture with a attractive waterfront development at Cardiff Bay.  International sporting events and music concerts take place regularly at the Principality Stadium, there are stunning parks for Saturday picnics or playing football with friends as well as a cinemas and local attractions.

Our second Campus is right in the heart of the university city of Cambridge, brimming with learning and culture. Attracting visitors from around the world and home to more Nobel Prize winners than any other city, you will be surrounded by historic University Colleges and architecture, museums, art galleries, the stunning Botanic Gardens and can enjoy punting down the river. There are delicious places to eat and a wonderful choice of boutique and independent shops including a seven day a week market. The city has many annual festivals and events and our students join Cambridge University lectures as well as social activities including sport, music and theatre both in Cambridge and also London, which is only an hour away by train.

Paul

Cardiff Sixth Form College really gave me that independence that really allowed me to push forward and gain traction in my studies. It really did prepare me for university, for example debating really helped my communication skills and I don’t think I would be here without the experience that I had there.

I really found the careers department a particular help; the interview preparation that I received and also the entrance tests assistance was invaluable.

History & Economics
University of Oxford
Grades: A* A* A* A*

Hi

Currently studying a degree in History and Economics, University of Oxford

News Post | Posted 17/05/22

AS Students win EESW Competition

  EESW Cymru run numerous activities across Wales, providing students with the opportunity to gain practical experience working with industries, businesses and higher education. These strands help benefit students and the aim is to further their knowledge and experience of practical STEM. These activities can enhance and gain essential key skills, as well as improving...

Read More

News Post | Posted 11/05/22

Alumni recieves Lexden award

It was an honour and a privilege to be able to accompany Buraq to the House of Lords and witness him receiving ‘The Lexden Award’, presented by Lord Lexden himself and sponsored by the ISA (Independent Schools’ Association). The occasion was made more significant as the prize winners for 2020 and 2021 were all in...

Read More

News Post | Posted 04/05/22

Glee 2022: Legally Blonde the Musical

Last weekend, Cardiff Sixth Form College’s annual Glee production took place – this year the students took on Legally Blonde the Musical. Our students put on phenomenal performances in adaptation of the 2001 film which stars Reese Witherspoon. The committed, enthusiastic, talented students showcased simply staggering realism in their performances. The fluency and creativity of...

Read More

News Post | Posted 04/05/22

Cultural Event 2022

The highlight of March was undoubtably the Cultural Event 2022 which saw students, parents and staff gather at the ICC Wales in Newport for an Oscar-style Award Ceremony and dinner. This was the first Cultural Event and in fact the first formal opportunity for whole community celebration that has been possible for almost two years....

Read More

News Post | Posted 19/01/22

Ethnic Minority Welsh Women’s Awards

Congratulations to two of our students, Agnes and Laetisha at the Ethnic Minority Welsh Women’s Awards Ceremony 2021 who were both recipients of the ‘Young Achiever’s Award’ which focused on their super-curricular provision for others during the pandemic. Laetisha is one of the top achieving students in the college, ranked highest in her year group...

Read More

CARE

Cardiff really helped me develop skills in leadership which I had never done before and I had the opportunity to be in the NASA team, on the debate committee and I was also honoured to be elected as Head Girl which I am very grateful for. I am still in touch with lots of my friends from Cardiff. The staff have been extremely helpful in shaping my career.

They were good at teaching and making subjects interesting and helped me with interview preparation. The careers team has also been phenomenal in terms of choosing which Cambridge college to apply to and how to structure my application. Without both the academic and careers staff I would not be here.

Engineering
University of Cambridge
Grades: A* A* A* A*

สวัสดี

Currently studying a degree in Engineering, University of Cambridge

Cardiff is well known for its academics and university progression.  However what many people don’t realise is that the College also offers a wide range of sport, music, art and drama clubs, a wealth of extra-curricular and enrichment activities, fun House competitions, whole school celebrations and social events.

Events
Extra Curricular
Admissions