MPW Birmingham
Birmingham Sixth Form College — One of the UK's Leading Names in Fifth and Sixth-Form Education. Tailored, not uniform education. Maximum class size of 9. Personal Attention. Excellent Progression. REQUEST INFORMATION..
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MPW Birmingham is one of the UK’s leading independent Sixth Form colleges. Located in leafy Edgbaston, our college offers a wide range of A level and GCSE courses to give students unrivalled flexibility in their subject choices and combinations.
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LOCATION:
MPW Birmingham is located in an attractive street in Edgbaston, a leafy and desirable area of the
city. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, which is 11 miles away. Manchester Airport and London Heathrow Airport are 81 and 106 miles away respectively.
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HISTORY:
In September 1973, three graduates from the University of Cambridge – Sir Nicholas Mander,
Rodney Portman and Robert Woodward – realised a shared ambition. That ambition was to bring
the fundamentals that shaped their own educational experience, delivered by their prestigious alma
mater, to school age students.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR:
MPW Birmingham students enjoy access to the sports facilities at a local university, with options
including badminton, basketball, football, cricket, netball, and general fitness training. Popular clubs
and activities include a debating society, Model UN, Duke of Edinburgh Award, plus charity work.
The college takes advantage of its location with excursions to the Magistrates’ Courts, Botanical
Gardens, Planetarium, art galleries and museums. There are also trips further afield with overseas
study tours, theatre outings to London and Stratford-upon-Avon, and subject field trips.
POST-16 QUALIFICATIONS:
MPW offers the most comprehensive choice of A level options of any academic institution in the UK.
They can be taken over one year, 18-months or two years and subjects are offered with no
restrictions on combination or course length. Students normally take three subjects at A level, with
the option of also taking an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Like at GCSE, classes are limited to nine students, with regular 1:1 support through the Person Tutor system. The popular NCUK
International Foundation Year, is also offered.
PRE-16 QUALIFICATIONS:
MPW Birmingham offers a broad range of subjects at GCSE. Students can choose to study over one
year, 18-months or two years, depending on their circumstances. There is an average of just six
students per class, and a guaranteed maximum of nine. Each student receives regular 1:1 support
from their Personal Tutor, who provide comprehensive academic and pastoral support.
ACCOMMODATION:
A number of attractive accommodation options are offered by KSS, a wholly owned subsidiary of
MPW. Greenfield Crescent sits next door to the college and offers smart and convenient
accommodation for students. With comfortable rooms, large communal kitchens and lounges, it is a
popular residence, one to which many students return for their second year. An ideal option for
students aged 17 plus is 54 George Road, which offers stylish, purpose-built student accommodation in a great location. It features bright, spacious rooms with views over the city, outstanding facilities, and a location convenient for both MPW Birmingham and the city centre.
PASTORAL:
The college has a mature, socially relaxed atmosphere. Students are on first name terms with their
tutors and there is no school uniform. With 70% UK domestic and 30% international students, it
offers a diverse and welcoming community. The Personal Tutor system gives students access to 1:1
pastoral support with a trusted mentor.
Easter Revision and Getting Into Guides
Easter Revision :Complementing MPW Birmingham’s core academic offer, is the college’s comprehensive Easter
Revision programme, which it has been running for over 35 years. These courses help students to
prepare for their exams, plug gaps in their knowledge and boost confidence. Available for A level and GCSE, these intensive revision courses are board- and syllabus-specific. The courses feature
extensive past paper practice, guidance on exam technique and detailed feedback on areas for
students to improve. They are delivered in small classes by highly qualified tutors, many of whom
are trained examiners.Getting Into Guides:MPW produces the popular Getting Into series of guides, which aim to give students a competitive
advantage when applying for undergraduate courses and universities. Written by acknowledged
experts in a clear and concise format, they offer applicants straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on the course of their choice. Each title in the series provides an honest view of what it’s like to study the subject, detailed advice on choosing the right university or college and guidance on the application procedure, plus top tips for interviews.
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“The teachers were always available when I wanted extra help and needed to ask questions. The extra workshops also enabled me to solidify my knowledge. My personal tutor helped me immensely with my application to university and made sure my time MPW ran as smoothly as possible. The weekly Timed Assignments were extremely useful as they enabled me to highlight where my weaknesses in my subjects were. I was then able to go home and turn these weaknesses into strengths and excel as much as possible.”Gurdit achieved AAA and progressed to the University of Sheffield to read Dentistry.
"The weekly Timed Assignment system is a great way to ensure that every topic of my courses were reviewed. I found it a great way to improve my knowledge and highlight areas of weakness which I could address with my subject tutor. MPW provided me with a UCAT/BMAT seminar that helped me understand what to do in order to do well in these admissions tests. They also provided me with a mock MMI to practice my interview skills which I further developed with my Personal Tutor.Ibraheem achieved AAA and progressed to Queen Mary University of London to read Medicine
LIFE AT MPW Birmingham
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