Kings Bournemouth

About the Business

Kings Bournemouth is a modern independent college for ambitious students looking for a mature yet supportive learning environment and Kings was founded in Bournemouth 60 years ago by Frederick King. Mr King’s vision was to promote better global understanding through education in the post-war landscape. These values and ethos continue at Kings today.

The world is developing at an increasingly fast pace and on an international scale. Global trade links, the internet and communication through social media are ever more important and international travel more readily accessible. It is therefore important that students are prepared to communicate, study, live and work with a global outlook.

Our role is to deliver relevant opportunities to prepare students to thrive on a global scale. Every year we welcome students from the local area and across the world, equipping them with knowledge and transferable skills and enabling them to win places at the most prestigious universities and sought-after degrees. We are very proud of our students’ achievements and their progression to further studies at leading universities.

As a small independent college, we are able to provide individual study plans with flexibility on course duration (one and two-year options), entry dates (September and January) and the number of subjects studied (one to four subjects at A-level).

in July and August we run a 'GCSE Summer Camp' which combines revision in core GCSE subjects with a lively and engaging programme of team games and outdoor activities designed to bring the curriculum to life.

Available activities include raft-building, orienteering, bushcraft, camp building, rounders, basketball, capture the flag, beach volleyball as well as external visits to local companies and talks by employers. All activities are wrapped around and interact with our classroom-based teaching.

We have built a reputation for the quality of our student support and the outcomes our students achieve.

Contact us and see how we can help you achieve your ambitions.

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GCSEs at Kings Bournemouth

Both A-levels and GCSE courses at Kings are defined by a highly intensive, highly personalised structure to ensure effective and efficient learning.

Very small classes are combined with a supportive, friendly college environment to ensure that individual progress, development of subject knowledge and transferable skills are maximised.

GCSEs at Kings

At Kings Bournemouth we offer both a standards two-year and an accelerated one-year GCSE programme with subjects that include Art, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Mathematics and Physics.

Resits and retakes

We also provide programmes to allow students to resit or retake GCSE subjects where they haven't realised their full potential and have narrowly missed the required grades for progression.

Key facts

Start dates: 5 September 2022

Minimum age: 14

Length:

Standard: 2 Academic years (6 terms)

Accelerated: 1 Academic year (3 terms)

Lessons: Average 20-25 hours per week (plus homework and private study)

Class size range: 4-10 students

Learning outcomes: Gain subject knowledge in preparation for A-levels Develop study skills required at Sixth Form level

Course structure

Main academic subjects:

Mathematics: 6 lessons per week, English: 6–8 lessons per week, Study Skills: 2 lessons per week, Sciences: 9-12 lessons per week, ICT: 4–6 lessons per week, Economics: 6 lessons per week, Art: 5–6 lessons per week

Enrichment programme subjects:

PSHE and Citizenship: 2 lessons per week, Physical Education: 2 lessons per week, Creative Arts: 2 lessons per week

Sample enrichment activities:

Production of Shakespeare's plays, Annual three-day residential learning and cultural excursion, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Trinity Arts Award, Debating society, Performing Arts Society, Astronomy Club, UK Maths Challenge, Paper Craft Club, Photography Society, Current Affairs and News Club

Mentoring for under 16s

Includes: Full supervision during college hours Monday – Friday Welfare Counsellors Half-termly reports Separate Student and Parents' Portals Regular contact with parents on request

A-levels at Kings Bournemouth

Both A-levels and GCSE courses at Kings are defined by a highly intensive, highly personalised structure to ensure effective and efficient learning.

Very small classes are combined with a supportive, friendly college environment to ensure that individual progress, development of subject knowledge and transferable skills are maximised.

A-levels at Kings

Key facts

Start dates: 5 September 2022, 3 January 2023

Minimum age: 16

Length:

Standard: 2 Academic Years (6 terms).

Accelerated: 1 Academic year (3 terms), September start only

Lessons: Average 20-25 hours per week (plus homework and private study)

Class size range: 4-10 students

Fast-track one-year or traditional two-year A-level

We offer both the traditional two-year A-level with September and January start dates, and an accelerated, intensive one-year option, subject to availability.

Resits and retakes

The one-year options are designed to cater for students who are looking for an intensive course for one of the following reasons: to resit or retake subjects in which they have previously missed their full potential, to transfer from other programmes such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, to add a further subject where a student has not met the pre-requisite subject requirements for their chosen degree.

4-10 per class

All A-levels are taught in very small classes of just 4-10 students to maximise teacher contact and interaction time with students.

A-level subjects

The selection of A-levels is a key issue for our students. Our aim is to provide a range of subjects which offer our students the maximum flexibility for progression to leading universities and degrees.

Our academic and UCAS teams liaise closely with admissions tutors to ensure we have a detailed understanding of university entrance requirements and preferred subjects.

Our provision is informed by these discussions and has the facilitating subjects, as defined by the Russell Group, at its core. A-level Reforms have added a new dimension to A-level decision making. Individual learning plans are discussed and agreed with every student, including consideration over the number of subjects taken and the value of sitting AS exams in the first year. Each student’s progress is carefully monitored throughout their time at Kings.

Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Chinese, Economics, English Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Mathematics / Further Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physics, Psychology.

We are also able to offer additional subjects, depending on demand and availability. Please contact us to discuss your specific interests.

Year 12 Transfers

With the changes created through A-level reforms, some students may not have the opportunity to use AS qualifications as an indicator of performance through their A-levels and may be concerned about achieving their university ambitions. Internal school assessments are important and can be a key indication of potential final A-levels grades. However, they may not always hold the same gravitas as AS qualifications, particularly with the development of more universities making early unconditional offers to year 12 students.

In addition, some schools may restrict students’ progression between Year 12 and Year 13.

There is still time to seek advice and explore the range of options available. Our academic team can provide expert guidance and support for students who are concerned about their progress, subjects or university progression. This may include the possibility of transferring at Year 12 and/or changing one or more subjects.