Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies (CCSS)

Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies (CCSS) offers a unique and individual approach to learning, building a relationship of mutual respect between students and staff and developing self-confidence within each student.

Teaching at CCSS

The teaching at CCSS is a collaborative and shared learning experience, which fosters focus and motivation, and creates a very productive and exciting schooling environment and experience for every student at the College. The informality and strength of working relationships lead to a bond of loyalty between students and staff, and the trust and independence that students have at the College give them freedom to make the right choices and decisions for them in their learning.

A-level and GCSE courses

CCSS offers one and two-year A-level courses, and one-year GCSE courses. A full and flexible GCSE curriculum is offered and at A-level there are over 30 subjects to choose from.

Small classes

Classes at CCSS are less than half the average for the independent sector in the UK and much smaller than in state schools. The average class size at CCSS is six pupils so everyone gets the attention they need.

Individual tutorials

As well as group classes, all A-level students have additional ‘one-to-one’ sessions in each subject. These tutorials allow students and teachers to work together on areas of uncertainty or interest, analysing examination questions and discussing outstanding answers and the strategy for creating these answers.

Personal tutors develop effective relationships with teachers and parents. They meet each of their students weekly to talk over academic matters, such as time management, work output and preparing the strongest possible university application, as well as any issues of personal concern for the student.

Careers guidance and preparation for university

CCSS pride themselves in being a college offering a “pathway to university” giving their students support and guidance to ensure that they are well prepared in all aspects of the university application, from personal statement writing and interview practicing to university visits and careers workshops. Work experience can also be arranged to strengthen and enhance university applications.

The success of the CCSS students means that the great majority go on to university in the UK or elsewhere, with many enjoying success at Cambridge, Oxford, LSE and other top universities in subjects ranging from international business to law and medicine.

Extensive range of sports and activities

CCSS is not just about working hard but enjoying your spare time too: the extra-curricular programme includes an extensive range of activities, sports, trips and visits that students can be involved in.

Visit us

CCSS hope that you will take the opportunity to find out more by visiting the College in the near future. To make an appointment please telephone +44 (0)1223 716890 or visit www.ccss.co.uk.

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