Extended Project Qualification
at The Green School For Boys · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you want to stand out from the crowd in university applications then doing an EPQ is a really good way of demonstrating that you have gone above and beyond your studies. You take it alongside your standard courses to stretch and challenge yourself in an area or activity of interest to you. It gives you the chance to get skills such as research, independent and self-directed learning that you'll need in higher education. You'll need to be keeping up and doing well in your main study program, enjoy essay writing and be able to manage your time well.
What you need to get on
Grade 7 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature Students must also have a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Maths to study this subject.
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 Green School Sixth Form (Boys)
THE GREEN SCHOOL FOR BOYS TWICKENHAM ROAD, ISLEWORTH, TW7 6AU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · ISLEWORTH
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