Philosophy Advanced GCE
at King Edward Vi Grammar School, Chelmsford, Chelmsford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will develop and refine a range of transferable skills such as the ability to ask penetrating questions analyse and critically evaluate the arguments of others and present their own arguments clearly and logically. They will hone these skills through rigorously studying four large and important themes in Philosophy and engaging with an anthology of primary philosophical sources from some of historys greatest and most influential thinkers.
What you need to get on
The requirements for admission into Year 12 are: 1. An average GCSE/IGCSE points score of at least 6.4375 across the best eight subjects. This will be calculated as follows: Reformed GCSEs (graded 9 to 1) will score according to the grade, i.e. a grade 7 would score 7 points for KEGS admission purposes. Unreformed GCSEs (graded A* to G) will score as follows: A* =8.5 points, A = 7 points, B = 5.5 points, C = 4 points. AS B grade or above = 8.5 points and FSMQ Additional Mathematics B grade or above = 8.5 points. 2. Reformed grade 6 or higher must be achieved in GCSE Mathematics and English (whether or not these subjects are being followed to A Level). 3. A suitably high GCSE grade, usually A or reformed grade 7 or better, in each chosen subject of study. 4. Reformed grade 4 or higher must be achieved at GCSE in a modern foreign language. 5. There need to be available places in the
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
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
King Edward VI Grammar School
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3SX
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Start dates
- 30 August 2026 · Chelmsford
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