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Extended Project

at Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham · school or sixth form

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

What the college says

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) has proved to be popular with students and teachers alike. It provides an opportunity for students to extend their abilities beyond the A Level syllabus, stand out and prepare for university or their future career. The EPQ is taken as a stand-alone qualification alongside other Level 3 qualifications. It is worth half an A Level (28 UCAS points) so can be used to earn extra UCAS points. An increasing number of universities are including the EPQ in their offers to students. Many universities and further education institutions support project qualifications directly and recognise the value of the skills they develop. Some make lower offers for students taking the EPQ

What you need to get on

Students working on or above target grades with an attendance of 95% or above. Other suitability is judged on an individual basis.

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

  • Chiltern Hills Academy

    Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Chesham

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