Academic Approach

When do you learn most effectively? When you are engaged, inspired and motivated.

In our view, the central aim is that the work you do in the classroom – and in your study periods or your homework – feels not only challenging, but also absolutely relevant. We want you to feel involved with your subjects; to feel that they speak to you. Perhaps it goes without saying – but we think everyone learns best when, of their own accord, they want to learn.

So, whether you're talking about Graecian burial customs or planetary Physics, how do you make every lesson relevant?

Choose A level subjects that fascinate you

Underpinning the Sixth Form is the principle of choice. We offer so extensive a range of A levels so that you may select those that exactly correlate with your skills, your interests – your ambitions. Almost any combination is possible.

As a Sixth Former, you'll be specialising in your strongest and favourite subject areas.

Explore and debate issues in interactive classes

'What is free will?' (Philosophy); 'How can a number be impossible?' (Maths); 'What makes a good advert?' (Communication & Culture); 'Should interest rates go up or down?' (Economics).

Sixth Form is about forming opinions on compelling issues. It's about arguing your perspective and responding to the ideas of others. Teachers at d'Overbroeck's Sixth Form see themselves as facilitators, not lecturers – so you can expect lessons in which you're thoroughly immersed in issues, discussions and debate.

Build on your successes; learn from your mistakes

You want to know when you've done something exceptionally well; when you've improved; when you're on the right track.

Whether student or parent, you need to be kept informed. Of paramount importance in your progress towards success is comprehensive feedback.

Our monitoring and feedback systems ensure that you are kept informed – regularly and extensively; that, when you've achieved, you receive the recognition and praise you deserve.

... And the result?

Last year's Upper Sixth gained 62% A grades.

From relevance comes engagement; from engagement, success.