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Extended Project Qualification

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) sits alongside A-levels within the Tonbridge School Sixth Form Curriculum. It offers students a unique opportunity to hone academic and project management skills while delving into a topic that piques their individual interest.

What sets the EPQ apart is its flexibility – students have the autonomy to choose the type of project they wish to undertake. Whether opting for a Scientific Investigation, a Dissertation, or crafting a creative Artefact such as art, sculpture, film, creative writing, or myriad other options, the EPQ empowers students to explore their passions.

These projects serve as a testament to the students' intellectual curiosity and their dedication to completing a substantial piece of independent work. Not only do they showcase a student's academic prowess, but they also underscore their commitment to intellectual exploration.

As a valuable component of the university application process, the EPQ cultivates skills crucial for success in higher education. Its significance is reflected in its potential to influence UCAS offers, with an A* earning an additional 28 UCAS points. Moreover, research indicates that engagement in the EPQ correlates with enhanced performance at A-level (Gill, 2016).

The course spans a total of 120 hours of study, incorporating 30 hours of taught skills to support students in acquiring new competencies essential for excelling in their EPQ.

Gill, T (2016) Research Matters: A Cambridge Assessment publication. © UCLES 2017

Department Staff

Ms Ruth Davis

Head of EPQ, Head of Universities and Careers, Teacher of Divinity
BS, The London School of Economics

Dr Steven Chalk

Teacher of Physics
PhD, BSc, University of Hull

Mr Chris Eades

Teacher of History, Housemaster of Ferox Hall
MA, University College London
MA, University of Southampton

Mrs Helen Precious

Head Librarian
MSc, City University
BA, University of Hull

Ms Lucy Shackleton

Teacher of Classics
MA, University of Cambridge

Dr Christopher Thompson

Housemaster of Parkside, Teacher of History
PhD, MA, University of Cambridge

Mrs Jessica Watson-Reynolds

Teacher of Geography
MA, University of Sussex
BA, Aberystwyth University

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