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Extended Project

at The Appleton School, Benfleet · school or sixth form

Level 3Stepping stonesProject/Extended Project within Diploma (14-19)1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

The EPQ is an additional qualification which students can study on top of their chosen subjects. It is a subject that revolves around independent work and requires a student to complete around 90 hours of self-study to complete a project. The project title is student drive, whereby the student selects their topic of choice, as long as it does not overlap with the specifications of any of their current subjects.

What you need to get on

GCSE grade 5 and above in English

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

  • The Appleton School

    Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Benfleet

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