Computer Science
at Dover Grammar School For Boys, Dover · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will need to have a keen interest in problem-solving, an ability in mathematics and a fair amount of resilience to learn computer programming in Java as well as the study of the theoretical aspects of computer science. Computers and computer systems are ubiquitous. Society depends on computers and because the field is fast-paced, there will always be a need for skilled people who know how computers work, are fast learners and adaptable. This course goes some way towards building the foundation for those skills. It is a creative subject as well as being analytical in nature.
What you need to get on
In order to secure a place in our sixth form for Computer Science, a student is required to achieve the following grades: • At least a grade 6 in GCSE Computer Science • At least a grade 5 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature • At least a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics • At least four additional grade 6 GCSEs or equivalent
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0DQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Dover
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