Depending on the school (and also sometimes depending on the sixth form curriculum - e.g. A level vs IB), prospective students will be asked to either: a) sit exam papers in their chosen Sixth Form subjects. b) sit exam papers in English and Maths and one or two chosen additional subj...
However, this differs from the ‘Gateway Year’ route as it is intended for students who achieve the required entry grades at A Level but who do not have the required science subjects. The additional year provides you with the necessary science required in order to access Standard Entry ...