El Alsson British & American International Schools

Introduction

Here at the El Alsson Sixth Form we prepare students for success, whether it be in exams, higher education or life in general; and while realising every student’s highest academic potential has always been at the heart of our goals, we also believe that the senior years is the time to build personal qualities that bring success in university and adult life. We view our Sixth Form students as young adults who have already achieved a great deal in their school careers. We offer them privileges, such as no longer abiding by the El Alsson uniform, but following their own unique dress code and the use of a purpose-built Key Stage Centre, but ask that they conduct themselves as mature and responsible young men and women. We ask them to be role models for younger students and representatives of the school to the wider world. We ask them to take more responsibility for organising their studies and time; we provide them with opportunities to take on responsibilities in and outside school; and particularly through our student leadership opportunities, we raise their awareness of the world around them and guide them in finding ways to make a positive contribution.

Pastoral

Dedicated and experienced tutors and teachers advise our Key Stage 5 students in the skills of time-management and personal organisation. Every year there are trips, team –building exercises and a range of visiting speakers. Students participate in school life as leaders and we encourage involvement in school sports teams, musical and drama productions. All of this complements the high academic achievement that has distinguished El Alsson students for many years; and all of it together – intellectual, personal and social development – maintains the higher regard in which our graduates and alumni are held in Egypt and abroad.

Enrichment

There is a wide variety of enrichment opportunities as part of the study programmes including MUN and Student Council. All of these options ensure that Alssonian graduates are well rounded and well prepared for their applications post-18.

Curriculum

Students typically enroll for 3 or 4 courses in Years 12 and 13. There are no compulsory subjects however to enroll onto an AS course we require minimum requirements determined by the demands of the subject being delivered. This is done to ensure that students have a reasonable chance of achieving a passing grade.

In Year 12, students are able to change courses within the first 2 weeks of the programme. No changes will be permitted after this deadline. Details of this process will be made available to students at the start of the academic year. In Year 13, students are required to have passed the AS course to progress to A2. If a student wishes to discontinue their study of a subject after AS (Y12) they have the option to do this within the first 2 weeks of the course and will follow the same process as in Y12.

Changes are made on the basis of what is in the best interests of the students’ progression to further study and done in consultation with the student, parents, and teachers. Guidance and careers advice is always available and we would encourage any questions in advance to prevent any problems arising.

Qualifications at a glance:

Guidance for the future

Students are given regular support and guidance to help prepare for university and career opportunities. There are visits to university fairs and from individual universities around the world, and support is given in completing university applications.