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Cambridge students deliver top AS grades
Fantastic first year AS results from Cardiff Sixth Form College in Cambridge (no A* grades at AS level). 90% of students achieved top A grades, 95% A-B grades and 100% A-C. 74% of students gained four straight As in their AS exams. Bodes really well for A2 results next year and congratulations to our first…
Cardiff Director Visits Hong Kong to Congratulate A Level Students
Cardiff Sixth Form College Director, Gareth Collier, has been in Hong Kong this week to congratulate the Class of 2023 on a stunning set of A level results. Joined by Head of Higher Education Hayley Bendle, Regional Managers Tony Blignaut and Florence Chow and Alumni Manager Hannah Parkinson, students and their families met at the…
CARDIFF SIXTH FORM STUDENTS CONTINUE TO GAIN TOP RESULTS
Cardiff Sixth Form College students have gained outstanding results this year with 92% of students achieving at least three triple A grades, 58% at least three A* grades and a stunning 37% achieving four A* grades or more. Seven candidates at the top college achieved five straight A*s. 64.8% of students achieved all A* grades,…
Brain Surgery Survivor Poised to Fulfil Dream of Becoming a Doctor
Kealan Jones, an extraordinary 18-year old from Neath who underwent life-saving brain surgery at the age of 12, is now on the path to realising his ambition of becoming a doctor at Imperial College London. Kealan started experiencing debilitating headaches which escalated leading him to be admitted to hospital for a critical operation. Witnessing the…
British Iranian Activist Shines Light on Women’s Rights and Gains Place to do Law
Nicki Naemi-Zaker (18) a remarkable British Iranian student, is not only capturing the spotlight for her inspiring activism but also for her extraordinary academic achievements. With an unwavering commitment to social justice, Nicki is on the path to study law at the prestigious London School of Economics, fuelling anticipation for her future endeavours in the…
BROTHER AND SISTER AWARD WINNERS AIM FOR OXBRIDGE
Mariam Mehrez (19) and her brother Ahmed (18) who came to the UK four years ago, after living in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, are hoping to make their dreams come true with places at Oxford and Cambridge. Mariam, who has a place to study Physics at Oxford University, was inspired by seeing women back home…
Favouring US universities: Is it a growing trend amongst international students?
In recent years, a significant trend has emerged in the educational landscape of the United Kingdom: an increasing number of international students studying in the UK are opting to pursue higher education in American universities. This shift in preference highlights the exceptional opportunities and advantages that American institutions offer, enticing ambitious young minds across the…
Insight – issue 10
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Cardiff Sixth Form College in Cambridge!
Surely a mistake? A typo? Auto correct on spellcheck? But no, it’s true. A school strongly rooted and founded in Wales, proud to carry the name of the principality’s capital city in its title has indeed opened in the east of England in the city of Cambridge. This may seem incongruous but in fact is…
Introducing our new Senior Prefects
Head of School is Crina, from Cardiff. Crina has represented Wales at basketball and also plays tennis and football to a high standard. Recent injury set-backs have not deterred her and she has taken the opportunity to develop her coaching skills as a response, demonstrating her natural adaptability and leadership skills. Crina is studying Biology,…
