Welcome from the Head of Sixth Form

Students leaving school face the exciting challenges of a fast, ever changing world and here at the British School of Córdoba, we pride ourselves on our ability to prepare students to meet these demands. We believe in the importance of supporting students to become global citizens and critical thinkers. As an international school, we believe in the value of diversity and inclusion.

Through the IB Diploma Programme, students experience a holistic education which nurtures the students to become creative problem solvers and independent thinkers- ready for an increasingly global society. With a range of subjects in a range of languages, students face a challenging curriculum, yet one that is focused on the student’s intellectual and emotional development. The IB core enhances the holistic nature of this education experience and will ensure our students are more internationally minded and compassionate global citizens. The IB Diploma is world renowned academic preparation and universities often cite IB students as the best prepared for higher education. 

Students in the Sixth Form at the British School of Cordoba can also study PCE subjects to complement their IB subject choices. We also offer Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level and Advanced (A) Level qualifications for students who require a tailored approach to their education. 

Our Sixth Form guides students through the daunting process of university applications through the use of the online platform unifrog. Through an extensive school-wide career’s programme based on the Gatsby’ Benchmarks, students arrive in Sixth Form with an idea of the working world at a global level and potentially interesting career paths and university destinations. Intense work begins in Sixth Form to provide students with as much information as possible about their chosen career path and the range of international university options available. The ultimate goal of our career’s programme is to help them make the best choice for their future based on the best possible information, while also guiding them through the process from start to finish.

Pastoral care in 6th form is of utmost importance. Students become role models for the whole school, demonstrating the values that we have come to expect and appreciate of all our students and leading the way for younger students to follow. They regularly take on extra responsibilities and leadership roles in the school. In Y13, a team of Head Students are chosen to lead the student body, advocate progressive change and act as a conduit between students and school management. These experiences help to prepare students for university, providing the necessary skills and abilities to help them stand out amongst their fellow applicants for competitive university places.