Curriculum
The majority of our students will follow a course comprising four AS subjects. These subjects are chosen from the wide range on offer listed below. Some of the subjects will be familiar from GCSE and some, Psychology for example, will be new. At the end of Year 12, students take their End of Year exams and then continue into Year 13 where most students will follow three A2 subjects.
Below you can find a list of the courses we are proud to offer our students. Please note courses offered are dependent on viable student numbers, so may vary from year to year.
Enrolment requirements and pathways for
Oasis Academy Lister Park Sixth Form
| Pathway | Grade Requirements |
| 3 A Levels | Five subjects at grade 9-4 |
| Mixture of A Level and Vocational | Five subjects at grade 9-4 or Distinction*-Pass |
| Vocational subjects | Five subjects at grade 9-4 or Distinction*-Pass |
| Level 2 | Grade 3 in English Language and Maths |
| Subject | Level and Number of A Levels/ Equivalent | English Language | Mathematics | Relevant GCSE Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Applied Science Extended Diploma | 3 x Level 3 | 4 | 4 | Science at grade 55 minimum |
| BTEC Applied Science Extended Certificate | 1 x Level 3 | 4 | 4 | Science at grade 44 minimum |
| BTEC Extended Certificate Applied Psychology | 1 x Level 3 | 5 | 5 | Humanities subject at Grade 5 |
| BTEC Extended Certificate Applied Law | 1 x Level 3 | 4 | 4 | Humanities subject at Grade 4 |
|
WJEC Level 3 Diploma Criminology |
1 x Level 3 | 4 | 4 | Humanities subject at Grade 4 |
| BTEC Business Extended Certificate | 1 x Level 3 | 4 | 4 | Humanities subject at Grade 4 |
| BTEC Health and Social Care Extended Certificate | 1 x Level 3 | 4 | 4 | If taken, then BTEC H&SC at Pass |
| BTEC ICT Extended Certificate | 1 x Level 3 | 4 | 4 | If taken, then BTEC/DIT at Pass |
| BTEC Sport Extended Certificate | 1 x Level 3 | 4 | 4 | If taken, then BTEC Sport /PE at Pass or GCSE at grade 4 |
|
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Mathematics in Context Core Maths |
AS Level | 5 | 5 | Maths and Science at grade 5 |
| Resit GCSE English Language | GCSE |
3 |
3 |
St Johns Ambulance First Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resit GCSE Mathematics | GCSE | 3 | 3 |
British Sign Language |
| Level 2 Award Business Administration | 1 x Level 2 | 3 | 3 |
Certificate of Financial Education |
| Level 2 Award Child Development | 1 x Level 2 | 3 | 3 |
Words for work Oracy Programme |
| Level 2 Constructing the Built Environment | 1 x Level 2 | 3 | 3 |
Mentoring Programme / Training Post 16 Enterprise team |
| Level 2 Award Public Services | 1 x Level 2 | 3 | 3 | Work Experience and Volunteering |
All courses are subject to student numbers and will be confirmed as soon as possible
Timetabling Options
Classic Timetable: Students who wish to study AS/A2 Courses should achieve a minimum of 5 A*-C grade passes including Maths & English. Students should also have at least a B grade in the subjects they wish to study in the Sixth Form. You should choose 4 subjects to take in Year 12 (1 of these can be a BTEC) + Enrichment.
Applied Pathway: Students who wish to study Level 3 Applied Courses should achieve a minimum of 5 A*-C grade passes including Maths or English. You should Choose 3 subjects including at least 2 BTEC Level 3 Courses from: BTEC Level 3 Business, Sport, ICT, Health and Social Care, Applied Science + English and/or Maths GCSE (as required) + Enrichment.
Bridge Pathway: Students who wish to study on the Bridge Pathway should achieve a minimum of 5 D-E grade passes including Maths or English. Your course includes GCSE Maths and English, Level 2 Award in Being Entrepreneurial, Level 2 IFS Level 2 Certificate in Financial Education, Level 2 Award in Employability Skills & Level 2 extended project + English and/or Maths GCSE (as required) + Enrichment.
Students should sign up for and participate in at least one enrichment activity during their time in the Sixth Form at OALP. Students will often take up more than one activity. Many enrichment activities will run in sessions on Period 6 every afternoon, Tuesday-Thursday, but other activities run at different times. The offer and possibilities are numerous and constantly developing. Students are encouraged to make the most of these opportunities.
Curriculum Support
Oasis Academy Lister Park is committed to provide fully inclusive education and our team of subject specialists are supported by well qualified and experienced staff who ensure that those who need additional support or who may not have English as a first language have the support they need.