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High School of GCSE Two-Year Course in Year 11
- Rochester, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- High School
About the program
Year 11 of RIC's two-year GCSE course.
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge and study skills for GCSE Two-Year Course in Year 11. Apply critical thinking
- Communication
- And independent learning across assessed coursework. Prepare for progression to the next academic level.
Career outcomes
- Progression to RIC sixth form
- Local grammar schools or other UK schools and colleges
Curriculum
- Up to ten subjects over two years: Maths
- English Language and Literature
- And Core or separate Sciences
- Plus options such as French
- Spanish
- Geography
- History
- Business
- Drama
- Music
- Economics
- Art
- Photography
- Film and PE. Year 10 builds study skills before final subject choices in Year 11.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Entry is assessed case by case: school reports
- Public exam results
- Passport
- A Headteacher or Head of Year reference
- RIC's English test for non-native speakers (plus Maths test for Lower School)
- possible subject tests or art portfolio for sixth form. All international students need a guardian.
Accepted academic background
Age 14-15 at enrolment, Successful performance in RIC entry tests (English, Maths), Interview, School report, Passport.
Language tests
- IELTS 4.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts or school reports
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence when applicable
- Guardian and accommodation documents when required.
How to apply
- Check requirements (rochester-college. Org. Uk/apply/admissions). There is no fixed deadline
- Many apply by Easter for September. Apply online at official website (registration fee 360 GBP). Send exam results
- School reports
- A school reference and passport. Take the English test (Maths for Lower School) and have an informal interview
- In person or by Zoom. Appoint a guardian and pay the deposit stated in the fees page.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £34,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £360 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Rochester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Lower School |
| Department | GCSE |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Rochester Independent College may offer merit, Academic, Arts, Or sports scholarships to eligible students. Award value, Eligibility, And availability vary by entry year and applicant profile. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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April 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £34,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £360 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £27,150 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5. An interview is required.

