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Top of the League Tables Again: Celebrating Our A-Level Results 2026
Results day is one of the proudest moments in the Cardiff Sixth Form College calendar, and this year is no exception. As grades are confirmed and university places secured, we want to celebrate the achievements of our A-Level students and to say how enormously proud we are of every one of them. Once again, our…
A Head Start in Cambridge: The August Pre-Sessional Programme
The new college year has not quite begun, yet our Cambridge campus is already coming to life. Each August, international students arrive to join our pre-sessional programme, a head start that helps them settle in, sharpen their English and feel at home long before the autumn term begins. To everyone arriving this week, a very…
Why Choose Cardiff Sixth Form College for GCSEs?
When parents begin looking at GCSE options for their child, Cardiff Sixth Form College is not always the first name that comes to mind. Most people know us as a leading A Level college and many of our most celebrated achievements are at sixth form level as this is how schools in the UK are…
What Can My Child Achieve in a One-Year Intensive GCSE Course?
The one-year intensive GCSE programme at Cardiff Sixth Form College is designed for students who need to gain GCSE qualifications in a single academic year, either as a route into our A Level programme or to strengthen an existing qualification profile. It is a demanding and focused pathway and for the right student it can…
What Is a Two-Year GCSE Course and Is It Right for My Child?
Many families considering Cardiff Sixth Form College for their child’s senior secondary education are interested in our two-year GCSE programme. This is a well-established pathway that follows the standard UK school timeline, allowing students to sit their GCSEs at the end of Year 11 before progressing to A Level study. It suits a wide range…
What Is the Difference Between A Levels and the International Baccalaureate?
One of the most common questions we hear from international families is whether they should be looking for a school that offers the International Baccalaureate or whether A Levels are the right qualification for their child. It is a genuinely important question, and the honest answer is that both qualifications have real strengths. What matters…
Is Cardiff a Good City for International Students?
Cardiff is one of the UK’s most underrated cities and for international students considering their options, it deserves much more attention than it typically receives. At Cardiff Sixth Form College, we believe the city is one of our genuine strengths. Here we want to share what makes Cardiff such a positive environment for students coming…
What Does a Typical Day Look Like as a Boarder at Cardiff Sixth Form College?
One of the most common questions from prospective students considering boarding at Cardiff Sixth Form College is simply: what is life actually like day to day? It is a fair question. Boarding can mean many different things depending on the school, and we think it is worth giving an honest, detailed picture of what a…
How Many Teaching Hours Do A Level Students Get at Cardiff Sixth Form College?
Teaching time is one of the most important factors in determining how well students perform at A Level, and it is a question we take seriously at Cardiff Sixth Form College. The amount of time a student spends in structured, high-quality teaching is directly related to how deeply they understand their subjects and how well…
What Is the Difference Between a Sixth Form College and a Traditional Boarding School?
If you are exploring options for sixth form study, you will likely have come across both traditional boarding schools with sixth forms and dedicated sixth form colleges. They can appear similar on the surface, but the experience of studying at each is quite different. At Cardiff Sixth Form College, we think it is worth being…
