An EPQ is a major piece of individual project work, in which a pupil explores a topic or question that is of interest to them. They might make an artefact, write a dissertation, put on a performance or carry out a laboratory or fieldwork investigation. It is designed to broaden skills, widen perspectives and deepen understanding. It enables pupils to develop the skills that are crucial for university life and beyond; execute a substantial project from start to finish, gather information, annotate, footnote and acknowledge other peoples’ ideas, produce a reasoned argument, organise themselves to meet deadlines, present their thoughts with clarity on paper and in front of a critical audience, and reflect on the process. We envisage that the Extended Projects will be submitted by the end of the Spring Term in the Junior Sixth. Preparation will be supported by teaching four periods a week in the Junior Sixth and by individual supervision as the Projects are being researched and drawn up. The Edexcel Extended Project is graded A* to E.
A pupil should have at least a 7/A grade at GCSE to take the subject at A Level, even though in some subject areas, an 8 or 9 at GCSE is a stronger indicator of subsequent success at A-Level.
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | City of London |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender of School | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,635 |
| Address | 107 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL |
An EPQ is a major piece of individual project work, in which a pupil explores a topic or question that is of interest to them. They might make an artefact, write a dissertation, put on a performance or carry out a laboratory or fieldwork investigation. It is designed to broaden skills, widen perspectives and deepen understanding. It enables pupils to develop the skills that are crucial for university life and beyond; execute a substantial project from start to finish, gather information, annotate, footnote and acknowledge other peoples’ ideas, produce a reasoned argument, organise themselves to meet deadlines, present their thoughts with clarity on paper and in front of a critical audience, and reflect on the process. We envisage that the Extended Projects will be submitted by the end of the Spring Term in the Junior Sixth. Preparation will be supported by teaching four periods a week in the Junior Sixth and by individual supervision as the Projects are being researched and drawn up. The Edexcel Extended Project is graded A* to E.
A pupil should have at least a 7/A grade at GCSE to take the subject at A Level, even though in some subject areas, an 8 or 9 at GCSE is a stronger indicator of subsequent success at A-Level.
