Extended Project Level 3
at Southend High School For Boys, Westcliff-On-Sea · school or sixth form
What the college says
Designed to develop learners' critical, reflective, problem-solving and independent learning skills, the Extended Project supports students with the transition to higher education or into the world of work.
What you need to get on
You will need to accrue at least 52 points from your eight best GCSE grades, where numerical grades = face value & A*=9, A=8, B=7. Short course GCSEs may be included within this calculation. You must achieve at least GCSE Grade 5 in English and Mathematics.
How you are assessed
Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.
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
Southend High School for Boys
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Westcliff-on-Sea
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