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Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

at Greenshaw High School, Sutton · school or sixth form

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

What the college says

This qualification is run by Greenshaw as a way of preparing students for the rigours of independent study at university. It is highly valued by many universities for this reason, and some may improve offers based on successful EPQ grades. It will help develop key skills such as resilience, time management, research, responsiveness, adaptability, written and verbal communication skills, and fundamental thinking skills. Most importantly, the project is an opportunity to demonstrate a love of learning for its own sake.

What you need to get on

Students will be selected on the basis of their academic performance and their skills in selfmanagement during the first part of their Year 12 studies. This is not a formal option, but an additional one, and the course starts mid-way through Year 12.

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

  • Greenshaw High School

    Grennell Road, Sutton, SM1 3DY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton

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