IT AAQ
at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, Dartford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Information Technology AAQ allows students to study the fundamental knowledge of Information Technology covering the role and implications of using Information Technology systems and cyber-security threats and how to manage attacks. Students will also develop important skills for creating websites to meet a specific purpose and to manage data through the development of a relational database solution. The qualification is designed to be taken alongside IB Diplomas as part of a study programme and can link to learning in IB Mathematics and IB Business Studies. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.
What you need to get on
5+ GCSE 9-4 grades Grade 4 in English Language Grade 4 Mathematics and IT
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
SIR GEOFFREY LEIGH ACADEMY GREEN STREET GREEN ROAD, DARTFORD, DA1 1QE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · DARTFORD
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