Entry Requirements

Ready to find out what you need to study at Xaverian?
Here’s everything you need to know. 

The general rule 

College Entry Requirements reflect the College’s commitment to ensure that the curriculum is accessible and that applicants are able to pursue a full-time education programme at a level appropriate to their Key Stage 4 qualifications.

For a Level 3 Programme, the College requires a minimum of six GCSE passes, of which at least two must be at Grade 6 or above, and at least four at Grade 5 or above.

This is a minimum requirement for advanced level courses, and individual subjects have their own specific course entry requirements. You’ll find these below.

topic The general rule

Fine Art

A Level

Grade 5 in Art, or a Merit or above if you’ve taken an art-related BTEC. If you haven’t studied a related course, we’ll ask you to submit a portfolio of work for consideration

French

A Level

Grade 5 from English Language and Grade 6 in French

Further Mathematics

A Level, AS Level

Grade 8 from Mathematics

Geography

A Level

Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. If you’ve studied Geography at GCSE, you’ll also need a Grade 5 in the subject

German

A Level

Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 6 in German

Graphic Communication

A Level

Grade 5 in Art or Graphic Design/ Communication, or a Merit or above if you’ve taken an art-related BTEC. If you haven’t studied a related course, we’ll ask you to submit a portfolio of work for consideration