A-Level Art & Design

Applications Open - Wednesday 12 November 2025

Applications Close - Friday, 16 January 2026

Entry Requirements - Admissions into LAE6 are based on candidates successfully meeting our entry requirements of at least five good passes in GCSE subjects (grade 4 or above), including at least a grade 4 in Maths and English, and grade 6 or better in the subjects they wish to study.

How to Apply

Internal Students: Apply via Applicaa using this link: https://ebbsfleetacademy.applicaa.com/sixthform

External Students: Apply via Applicaa using this link: https://ebbsfleetacademy.applicaa.com/sixthform

Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Our A Level Art and Design qualification develops students’ understanding of the value of art and design as well as their own skills and creativity. Its seven specialisms cover the breadth of art and design, both traditional and digital, to suit students’ particular skills and interests.

There are two distinct elements:

A practical portfolio with supporting contextual research in response to a set theme. The portfolio may be presented in a format appropriate to the specialism and area of study chosen.

A related study using words and illustrations demonstrating the context in which their portfolio exists, exploring the relevant genre, subject matter, movement or historical framework of the selected theme.

Students can choose a starting point from any of the seven given themes for which they will generate an appropriate personal response for assessment. They will carry out preparatory work to research, plan and develop their ideas, before engaging in 15 hours of supervised time to complete their work.

Personal investigation (01) 120 marks - 60% weighting

Non-exam assessment (internally assessed and externally moderated). Students should produce a portfolio of practical work in response to a brief, scenario or stimulus provided by the student or centre, and a related written study of at least 1000 words.

Externally set task (02) 80 marks - 40% weighting

15 hours non-exam assessment (internally assessed and externally moderated). Students produce a response to one of a number of provided themes, each of which will have a range of written and visual starting points, briefs and stimuli.

Admissions into EA6 are based on candidates successfully meeting our entry requirements of at least five good passes in GCSE subjects (grade 4 or above), including at least a grade 4 in maths and English, and grade 6 or better in the subjects they wish to study.

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