Epq
at Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Reading · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students engage in individual and independent research to produce a report. Students attend some face-to-face sessions but are expected to make good use of the Study Centre and Library during completing this highly successful course.
What you need to get on
School 6th Form Entry Requirements and would be taken as part of a full suite of subjects.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
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
Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre
Surley Row Caversham, Reading, RG4 8LR
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Reading
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