Key Stage 5

"It is a great pleasure to welcome you to our prestigious Sixth Form College. We are proud to offer an exceptional educational experience that adheres to the highest standards of the British curriculum. Our close affiliation with the renowned Christ College in the UK enriches our academic offering and ensures that both our students and staff have access to the latest developments in education.

At the heart of our Sixth Form lies the ASPIRE programme, which fosters Ambition, Self-Regulation, Perseverance, Inspiration, Respect, and Enthusiasm in our students. This holistic approach empowers our students to dream big, take ownership of their learning journey, and embrace challenges with resilience and determination."

James Welburn — Head of Sixth Form

Our Sixth Form is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of courses from both CIE and Edexcel exam boards, catering to a diverse array of academic interests and career aspirations.

Becoming a Sixth Form student at KH8 is a very privileged position. You are taking the first steps to becoming an adult. As a Sixth Former, you have a lot of say in how the school functions on a daily basis — opportunities to lead CCA activities, plan and deliver assemblies, organise events, plan trips, support faculty staff in delivering school projects, step up as a House coordinator and organise the end of year prom — all while studying hard for A Levels.

Sixth Form (Key Stage 5) is the final period of education at King Henry VIII College. Here, in Years 12 and 13, we aim to prepare students for successful university entry, and for life beyond school — developing a curiosity and a lasting passion for learning, while improving confidence and self-esteem through participation in artistic, musical and sporting pursuits.

Year 12

Students begin with three or four subjects, then sit a series of external examinations at the end of the year. If passed, this awards them an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level qualification, graded from A–E.

Year 13

Students continue with three or four of their AS subjects to A Level. Examinations are taken at the end of the academic year. Each subject is a standalone qualification which will be the primary means for university entrance.

AS and A Levels are internationally recognised qualifications accepted by universities across the globe, including all the major Higher Education destinations KH8 students apply for: UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and beyond.