6th Form and University Entrance
Senior School
Leaders have established a well-planned ‘Futures’ programme which provides pupils with coherent advice on subject choices, higher education courses and future careers… Careers leaders provide specialist, impartial and detailed advice to individual pupils, such as guidance on university applications or studying abroad.
Welcome to the 6th Form
Following their GCSEs, our students move into their 6th Form, where they concentrate on their last stage of study at school. These final years form both an essential and exciting component of life at The British School of Paris. We pride ourselves on accepting and working with students from all academic backgrounds and developing young adults who are committed, self-motivated, who have a sense of purpose and a determination to succeed.
The 6th Form offers the opportunity to maximise academic potential and to get involved in school life through volunteering and co-curricular activities as well as evolve in a friendly social and multicultural environment.
Students are taught to be self-disciplined and to take responsibility for their own learning and development, whilst being fully supported on an individual basis through the important transition into the 6th Form and then onto the next step.
6th Formers move from pupils to becoming students in the school, a small change in status but one that carries both freedom and responsibility. Students are treated as young adults and are encouraged to explore both who they are as individuals and what role they play in both the school community and wider society.
A comprehensive team of professionals including the Head of 6th Form, Heads of Year and Tutors, and the Head of Futures are in place to encourage success and provide the best environment for students to explore, develop and strive for academic excellence whilst at the same time preparing them for the independence and challenges of life post the BSP.
The 6th Form Team
Senior pupils are guided in using careers software to develop skills in independent research. Leaders draw on a significant number of former pupils from across the world to provide current pupils with advice and online work experience.
Futures
At The British School of Paris, our Futures programme ensures every student receives high-quality, individualised support as they prepare for life beyond school. The majority of our 6th Form students go on to secure places at their first-choice universities or career destinations, both in the UK and internationally.
Dedicated Future Advisers work closely with students throughout Years 12 and 13. Together, they provide personalised one-to-one guidance to support university applications through UCAS as well as an increasing number of international pathways, many of which offer courses in English. The focus is on helping each student navigate their options with confidence, clarity and purpose.
Futures education is embedded throughout the PSHE curriculum across the Secondary School. In Years 10 and 11, students complete the COA Profiling Test, followed by an individual consultation to explore academic and career paths based on their strengths and aspirations.
Our partnership with SPW Careers, a leading UK-based careers advisory service, brings additional professional insight and impartial expertise into the process, further enriching the support we offer.
Parents are actively involved through regular drop-in sessions and information evenings for families in Years 11, 12 and 13, ensuring a shared understanding of the opportunities available and how best to support students through each stage.
With the increasing influence of AI in university admissions and recruitment, we place a strong emphasis on building interpersonal and communication skills. Confidence-building workshops, mock interviews, work experience opportunities and structured support for gap year planning all form part of the programme. Students also attend our annual University Fair, where they engage directly with representatives from a wide range of institutions and industries.
Our aim is to ensure every student leaves the BSP equipped with the guidance, skills and self-belief they need to make informed choices and thrive in the next stage of their journey.
Mrs G. Anderson
Head of Futures
Our student’s 2025 university destinations are listed below:
