Extended Project
at John F Kennedy Catholic School · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course allows students to pursue independent research, and the development of a personalised learner response to their chosen project objectives, the Extended Project is a way of achieving deeper, more reflective understanding of a subject area or to look at a new one they have a personal interest in. Essentially, this is a matter of challenging learners to think more reflectively and analytically about the main concepts that they use in their project and which they might ordinarily take for granted.
What you need to get on
Students submit an application/proposal in December of Year 12 if they would like to take the EPQ. There will be up to 30 places available.
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
John F Kennedy Catholic School
John F Kennedy Rc School Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hemel Hempstead
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
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