Academic Programme

The EPQ is a Level 3 (A Level equivalent) qualification offered by the exam boards. It involves choosing a topic, carrying out research, then creating either a 5,000-word report or a 'product' and a 1,000-word report. Students must also deliver a small 10-15 minute presentation to a group of non-specialists about the topic. 

The EPQ allows students to develop their interest in a topic. Universities and employers are increasingly favouring students who have completed an EPQ as it demonstrates project management, analytical and evaluation skills, plus communication and writing skills – all essential qualities required for university and future working life. The EPQ also provides UCAS points towards university entrance.

Previous EPQ reports at Stonar have involved designing an intelligence (IQ) test for horses, developing a conceptual model for dyslexia, investigating bilingual vs. monolingual language development in children, and an examination of the ethical treatment of racehorses.

Widely-recognised, the DofE is very popular with our Sixth Formers who can take their Silver and Gold Awards via the Explorer Scout group. It is a rewarding journey that develops independence, initiative and confidence and can open doors. Comprising five sections: skill, physical, volunteering, residential project and expedition, we organise a comprehensive training program for the expeditions and support for the other elements.

Fortnightly Explorer Scouts (Years 10-13) meetings are within our grounds. Students learn skills such as campfire cookery and night-hiking, as well as taking part in exciting trips such as caving and climbing. 

The Leith's Introduction to Confident Cooking is a three-term practical cookery course for Sixth Form students.  The course will include the opportunity to gain the Leith’s Confident Cooking qualification and a Level 2 Food and Hygiene Certificate. This offers the studdents the chance to learn how to produce impressive meals for a range of occasions.

This three-term course is designed for Sixth Form students to learn key cookery life-skills through a broad range of ‘go to’ recipes, with a view to embarking upon independent life, but with the benefit of opening the door to part-time work, gap year travel work, or to cook for friends and family. This is an entirely practical course of study which can satisfy silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh skills requirements. The curriculum is global, modern and delicious, instilling a lifelong love of cooking, and providing a broad range of skills. - Leiths Academy

Places are limited and the course will incur an additional cost.
 

International students in the Sixth Form have the opportunity to study for the IELTs qualification. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language and is globally recognised by more than 10,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration bodies.

Your ability to listen, read, write and speak in English will be assessed during the test. IELTS is graded on a scale of 1-9.