THE CONNECTED CURRICULUM

GCSE+

THINK DIFFERENTLY. THINK DOVER COLLEGE.

INDEPENDENT CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY & BOARDING FOR AGES 3-18

Dover College is an independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 – 18. Our pupil journey is seamless throughout the school due to our Connected Curriculum. We are proud of our philosophy of

Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service.

ACADEMIC OPTIONS

ART AND DESIGN

BUSINESS STUDIES

DIGITAL IT

CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

DRAMA

ENTERPRISE

FRENCH

GEOGRAPHY

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

HISTORY

MANDARIN

MUSIC

SPANISH

GERMAN

SPORT

ENRICHMENT

THINKING DIFFERENTLY COURSE

(TDC)

LEARNING SUPPORT

One-to-one

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE PROGRAMME

(LSP)

PERIPATETIC MUSIC LESSONS

Wide range of instruments

FREE STANDING MATHS QUALIFICATION

FSMQ – Additional Maths

LONDON ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DRAMATIC ART

(LAMDA qualifications)

CORE SUBJECTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

SCIENCE (SINGLE OR DOUBLE AWARD)

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Academic subjects offer correct at time of printing. Please see our website for details.

GCSE+ PROGRAMMEPupils can study up to ten GCSE subjects, over three academic years, 9-11. Academic Options are arranged in four blocks, allowing flexibility of choice. A reduced study programme of five or more GCSEs can be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

Qualifications can be BTEC Level 2, GCSE or iGCSE and will be offered to best suit the pupil intake in that subject.

English as a Foreign Language lessons will be timetabled once pupils are assessed after arrival.

The Director of Studies and his academic team will be available to advise on course profiles.

Some BTEC subjects will be offered at Level 2 as ideal preparation for entry to the Careers Programme in the Sixth Form and study of Level 3 BTEC.

Once established each pupil will have a programmed pathway incorporating Core Subjects, Academic Options and additional elements leading towards a seamless transition to either the A Level+ Programme or the Careers Programme in the Sixth Form.

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? With this academic curriculum, Dover College GCSE+ pupils are more equipped than ever to successfully progress to further study on the Connected Curriculum. The Head of Sixth Form and the Head of Careers will advise and lead each pupil during Year 10 and 11 on a tailored pathway.

Additional elements to the academic programme will be available outside of the timetabled curriculum.

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THINKING DIFFERENTLY COURSEThe underlying philosophy throughout the College and within this curriculum is Thinking Differently. Our Thinking Differently Co-ordinator has developed a programme that combines: Personal, Social, Health and Economic education with Global Citizenship, Study Skills and Careers. Students will reflect on the nature of knowledge and how we know what we claim to know.

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE PROGRAMMEThe Leadership and Skills Co-ordinator will help tailor individual programmes, incorporating areas such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s BRONZE Awards Scheme and Service within the community.

LAMDAPupils will enhance their personal and interpersonal development by learning through music and dramatic art. It provides opportunities for confidence building and collaboration with others, fostering a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment from their work.

PERIPATETIC MUSIC LESSONSPupils can request one to one tuition in a wide range of musical instruments (additional cost).

LEARNING SUPPORT PROVISIONPupils can request expert one-to-one tuition, two to one and small group intervention teaching. The aim is to fully support those pupils requiring additional needs (additional cost).

Our pupils strive to be:Creative Thinkers: we imagine what is possible, try out solutions, experiment and create Creative Thinkers

Risk Takers: we are resourceful and resilient when facing challenges and we realise that mistakes are clues to solutions and discoveries

Problem Solvers: we are prepared to confront challenges, explore solutions, take chances to apply personal, social, numerical and language skills in a variety of settings

Curious: we develop a lifelong love of learning. We develop skills of enquiry, ask questions, challenge the accepted view and take a different perspective

Team Players: collaborate with each other to achieve a common goal. We learn to listen carefully to others as well as being able to express ourselves confidently and creatively

Independent: we manage our time, make judgements on the quality of information, reflect on our own learning, recognise our strengths and set goals for development

Knowledgeable: we develop our conceptual understanding by exploring knowledge across a range of subjects and disciplines

Respect - value each other and value our differences

Responsibility - as citizens, care for each other and our shared environments (world)

Hope - I can make a difference

Compassion - understand life from another’s point of view

Justice - give everyone a chance to make a difference for themselves and others

Courage - know what is right and stand up for it

Wisdom - know about our world and understand the consequences of our choices

Integrity - do what is right for me and others

THE DOVER COLLEGE PUPIL PROFILE

For more information please contact: admissions@dovercollege.org.uk

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 307856

EFFINGHAM CRESCENT, DOVER CT17 9RH | DOVERCOLLEGE.ORG.UK

EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE

YEARS 9 - 11GCSE +

YEARS 1 - 8

YEARS 12 13A Level + /

Career Programme

• Characteristics of effective learning • Expressive arts and design • An understanding of the world• Personal, Social & Emotional Development

Higher Education/Apprenticeship/Career

THE CONNECTED CURRICULUM

• The Connected Curriculum: Becoming better learners• Creativity and innovation • The Global Dimension • Environment and Adventure • Service and charity, personal and social competencies - The Junior Prince’s Award - The Prince William Award - Leadership team via Prefect system

• Thinking Differently: The Senior Years• Learning styles and study skills• Creative Curriculum • Global outlook• Leadership and service - Duke of Edinburgh Bronze / Silver - Combined Cadet Force

KEY•How pupils learn•Creativity•Internationalism & Environment •Leadership & Service

• Study Skills• Thinking Differently Programme• A Level +• Careers Programme• Preparation for a global work-placement • Leadership and Service - Duke of Edinburgh Gold - Extended Project Qualification - Prefect system