Sixth Form
Sixth Form at O Castro British International School
Sixth form, or post-16 education as it’s also known, is an optional stage of further study from ages 16-18. Sixth form is the British equivalent to the Spanish Baccalaureate. It corresponds to Key Stage 5 in the British education system.
Students at O Castro can choose their A-level courses from a wide range of subject options, which are accredited for access to both Spanish and International universities. Students are offered a range of subjects designed to enable them to access the broadest range of degree level qualifications at universities throughout Spain, United Kingdom, the United States, Europe and the rest of the world.
Language continues to play an integral and essential role both in the curriculum and beyond, with students studying in both English and Spanish, and with the option to study further languages at A-Level.
A-Levels at O Castro British International School
Any student aspiring to enter our Sixth Form must demonstrate a high degree of self-discipline and motivation and be willing to work hard to achieve their goals. Our Sixth Form programme incorporates 16 A-Level subject options and eight Spanish PCE options. The Sixth Form curriculum provides a flexible and adaptable curriculum for each student: the subjects (and the number of subjects) that each student takes are linked to the type of university course and destination that each student wishes to follow.
A-Levels
History, Physics, Biology, Geography, English Literature, Art & Design (Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile design, Three-dimensional Design and Photography), Chemistry, Computer Science, French, Spanish, Mathematics, Portuguese, Media Studies, Psychology, Business Studies and Politics.
Asignaturas PCE
Asignaturas de la Rama Artística: Fundamentos Artísticos I y II, Historia del Arte (solo en 2º de Bachillerato).
Asignaturas de la Rama Humanística / Social: Economía (1º Bachillerato), Empresas y Diseño de Modelos de Negocio (2° Bachillerato), Matemáticas CCSS I y II (Mat. aplicadas a las C. Sociales).
Asignaturas opcionales: Lengua Gallega y Literatura I y II
Asignaturas Rama Científica / Tecnológica: Dibujo Técnico I y II, Biología, Biología II (2º Bachillerato), Física y Química I, Física II (2º Bachillerato), Química II (2º Bachillerato), Matemáticas I y II.
Main characteristics of A-Levels
The Sixth Form, or A-Levels, is distinguished by its flexibility, academic depth and global recognition, offering students a solid preparation for higher education and career opportunities in Spain, the UK and beyond.
Life in Sixth Form at O Castro British International School
Do you want the best British education for your children? In addition to taking the British certificates A-Levels, which open doors to prestigious Spanish and international universities, O Castro British International School students have access to a wide range of enrichment experiences beyond the classroom that will prepare them for a successful life after school.
Support to succeed
During the years of Sixth Form our aim is to provide students with the necessary support, guidance and skills to achieve their personal and academic goals and to move on successfully to higher education or their chosen career path. This includes guidance around university courses and open days, as well as questionnaires and psychometric testing to help students to choose the options that are best suited to their particular skill set, academic strengths and personal ambitions. Whatever our students decide, we will make sure that they are well prepared.
The welfare of our students is a priority at all stages of education, including the Sixth Form. Our Pastoral Care and Safeguarding team, as well as our School Counsellor, will always be on hand to always support our Sixth Form students.
Students at O Castro can choose their A-Level courses from a wide range of subject options.