HISTORY:
Established in 1974, David Game College has now become one of the leading Independent Sixth Form Colleges in London for 13-22 year olds. We seek to offer a dynamic educational experience, providing students with the opportunity to learn and to develop new talents and skills. As a Private College for A level and GCSE courses, our structured environment enables students to obtain the results which they need to enter the university or career of their choice.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR:
David Game College provides a variety of extra-curricular opportunities throughout the year and they strongly believe these are central to the development of insightful and confident individuals. The activities offer their students are wealth of new experiences, developing their skills in leadership, team work, self-discipline and self-esteem.Their extra-curricular activities are selected to support the main curriculum, stimulate curiosity, and help students understand their role in the wider community.Examples of activities for their students include:Debating society,Drama society The Student Council, Charity events eg cake sales for specific causes,Chess club,Football; basketball; kayakingReading club, Theatre experience, General educational visits eg, Museums, Parliament, the Royal Courts of Justice, Outside speakers, Supporting the local community
ENGLISH SUPPORT:
Students’ progress and attendance can be monitored by parents/guardians on the College intranet. Parents are able to access the latest reports, marks and attendance records for their son or daughter through the Parent-Portal.The College values applications from students of all abilities, including those with special educational needs. The college will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the physical needs of less-abled students. Please advise them if you have learning difficulties, social-emotional-mental health issues or if you require exam access arrangements. Their SENCo and SEMH lead work closely with staff in order to tailor provision as well as with independent educational psychologists and counsellors to assess students’ individuals learning needs, especially if they require additional time in examinations or experience exam anxiety disorders. The College places great emphasis on SEND and SEMH and works closely with parents to ensure that students secure the best possible learning environment for making progress. For more information please see our SEMH and SEND information report and policies.
POST-16 QUALIFICATIONS:
At David Game College they prepare students for entry to higher education by offering an extensive range of AS and A level courses. They pride ourselves on their flexibility, and specialise in providing individual courses of study tailored to each students particular needs and preferences.They have a wide range of subjects across a choice of course lengths. There are traditional two-year long courses, as well as the fast track eighteen-month and one-year A level courses.
PRE-16 QUALIFICATIONS:
One year GCSE courses are equally suitable for students who wish to retake their GCSEs, or for students who wish to raise their grades and for those who have never taken GCSE before and wish to do so in one year. These courses would also suit those who have been home-educated as a final preparation for the examinations.IGCSE examinations are favoured by the leading independent schools as a harder test and as a better preparation for AS and A levels. The questions tend to be more traditional in style and we offer most subjects in this format.EIGHTEEN MONTH GCSE COURSES A January start means that students don’t waste time waiting until September to start a course. This course particularly suits international students whose academic year in their country ends in December.Students can take some exams in June if they are ready and study more subjects in the following year or wait and take all exams the next year.
ACCOMMODATION:
1ST CENTURY URBAN BOARDING IN CENTRAL LONDON
David Game College is an exciting educational establishment to be part of these days. Ambitious, driven and innovative, the College provides all of its students with exceptional academic and pastoral support. The addition of boarding to our day-College provision is one of the most important developments in the College’s history. I strongly believe that boarding not only enhances and enriches the academic experience of students, it also provides the environment for students to go beyond the core curriculum, and explore and discover what really interests them. Boarding improves everything they do: it helps students form strong friendships and a cohesive college community, it offers students the opportunity to grow in confidence and develop new skills that prepare them for life. Boarders have all of the College’s facilities at their disposal. There is always scope to establish new clubs or arrange trips. London certainly has a great deal to offer, our weekend boarding trips are going to include sightseeing around London as well as surrounding areas.
PASTORAL:
The College values applications from students of all abilities, including those with special educational needs. The college will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate the physical needs of less-abled students. Please advise us if you have learning difficulties, social-emotional-mental health issues or if you require exam access arrangements. Their SENCo and SEMH lead work closely with staff in order to tailor provision as well as with independent educational psychologists and counsellors to assess students’ individuals learning needs, especially if they require additional time in examinations or experience exam anxiety disorders. The College places great emphasis on SEND and SEMH and works closely with parents to ensure that students secure the best possible learning environment for making progress. For more information please see our SEMH and SEND information report and policies.