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Extended Project (Enrichment)

Hillview School for Girls

Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Hillview School for Girls

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Application Instructions

Applications Open: Open Now!

Applications Close: Wednesday 7th January 2026

Entry Requirements: Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, which MUST include English Language and Mathematics, plus any additional individual subject requirements.

How to Apply: Applications are only accepted via Kent Choices.

Course Summary

This qualification offers students a unique opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge by producing an extended piece of work either in an area they are studying, or in which they have a particular interest.

Course Details

The extended project requires a high degree of planning, preparation, research and autonomous working as students decide the title and the format of their project. Time is spent planning, researching, organising and writing with regular support from the student supervisor. For dissertation-based projects, students submit a written report of up to 5000 words for assessment. Artefact and performance-based projects require a slightly shorter written report, which is submitted alongside the project outcome.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

The Extended Project qualification is equivalent to half an A Level and is graded in the same way. Universities are very keen to see EPQ in students’ applications to show they have

the skills of project management, independence and research aptitude.

Entry requirements

Applicants to this programme are expected to have at least to meeting the Hillview entry criteria plus have a Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language.

Your next steps...

The Extended Project qualification is equivalent to half an A Level and is graded in the same way. Universities are very keen to see EPQ in students’ applications to show they have the skills of project management, independence and research aptitude. Ideally, students should focus on an area they may wish to study at university.

Additional information

https://www.hillview.kent.sch.uk/sixth-form-prospective-students/wellbeing-and-enrichment/

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