Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the College have a catchment area and do certain schools have priority? »
- How can I find out how my son/daughter is doing at College? »
- Are students supported in their university/job applications? »
- What is the difference between vocational and non-vocational A levels? »
- Are applied A levels as accepted by universities as traditional A levels? »
- What is the average class size at the College? »
- What is the College timetable like? »
- What happens if I change my mind about my original choice of course? »
- Can I still enrol on a course even if I do not achieve the recommended grades? »
- If I am currently studying overseas, can I enrol at the College? »
We take students from between 80 and 100 different schools each year, both state and independent, and you will quickly make new friends. If you are at Broadwater, Glebelands, Rodborough or Woolmer Hill (four local state schools) Godalming College is your designated sixth form and you are guaranteed a place here subject to meeting the qualification criteria. For all other schools we accept applications in date order on a first come, first served basis; if you can get here, and we have the right course for you, then you are welcome.
Godalming College closely monitors each student's academic achievements and their personal and social development. Our well-established system of student support and guidance allows students to meet each week with a personal tutor and a tutor group.
Progress reports are sent home throughout the year and parents' evenings provide the ideal opportunity to meet personal and subject tutors.
Yes, our staff are extremely experienced and we are able to provide extensive support and guidance on applications to all Higher Education courses, employment and gap year opportunities. We have dedicated assistance for Oxbridge candidates. The College has a large careers area, and works closely with external agencies as appropriate. More about our careers department... »
Vocational A levels have a higher proportion of coursework and assignments that count towards the final grade. For example the AS/A level Business Studies course includes a coursework option in year two while the BTEC Business Studies course is assessed by 100% coursework.
Yes, these courses have exactly the same status.
There are usually about 17 and 18 students in each class. Some are smaller and some larger than that, but we try not to let class sizes exceed 20. Our teaching staff will introduce group work as well as providing opportunities for individual attention.
Typically the teaching day starts at 08:45 and ends at 16:15 Monday to Friday. Each AS subject has five hours of teaching each week and each A2 subject has four and a half. You will be needed in college on all five days of the week. If your first lesson begins after 08:45 you can arrive at any time before it starts. If you choose to be on campus during college opening hours there are places where you can do private study, access the computer network, get refreshments etc.
Courses chosen at the initial interview are important. If you change your mind, please let us know in writing as soon as you can and we will try very hard to accommodate you.
We encourage you to think carefully about your chosen course so that you will not have to change at induction or once lessons have started. However, in the first few weeks it is sometimes possible to change a subject if you really need to but some subjects may be full and your choice of alternative courses may be limited. It is best to do your research early and ask questions at interview to make sure that you have made the right decisions about courses.
We try to be flexible and treat everyone as an individual. But our experience suggests that certain GCSE grades are usually needed if you are to succeed at AS/A level, so you will need to convince us that you have a good chance of success even though you might have achieved a lower grade.
If you are a student studying overseas please contact the College in the first instance so that we can discuss your individual circumstances. Contact us now. »
