University entry: An introduction

Virtually all English School pupils go on to higher education at universities in Britain, with a small number choosing to go to other European countries or the USA. Securing a university place, often at a highly competitive university, is the ultimate ambition of our pupils and successful acceptance at a top university requires much more than A Level grades.

The Careers and University Entrance service offered by the School, comprises a team of dedicated professionals, headed by Dr Chris Mavrommatis, supported by Mrs Natasha Ashiotis, and the Head Teacher

Dr Chris Mavrommatis Mrs Natasa Ashiotis
Dr Chris Mavrommatis Mrs Natasa Ashiotis

Presentations and Lectures

To help pupils choose the appropriate subjects at school, and then select the best course and university for them, presentations are held during the year:

  • To assist 3rd form pupils with their option choice for the 4th form Career Advice
  • To assist 5th form pupils with their option choices for the 6th form
  • To introduce 6th form pupils to upcoming Education Fairs and inform them of special sessions that may be of interest to them
  • To inform 6th form pupils of the UCAS Application process and to provide them with relevant material to ensure a successful application
  • Career Presentations, whereby pupils can hear first-hand the realities of their chosen career.

Parents meetings

Parents meetings are organised wherebyparticipants are informed about the process of option choices and university entrance.

Morrisby Profile Testing

Our fifth form pupils had the opportunity for the first time this year to participate in the ‘Morrisby Profile', which allowed them to become more aware of their abilities, their skills and qualities and have the opportunity to discover less traditional career options.

UCAS Applications

It is essential for our pupils to have access to sound advice and support when choosing where and how to apply, and to provide them with material which will assist them in achieving their objectives:

  • Writing personal statements
  • Using the UCAS on-line application system
  • Interview techniques
  • Admission Tests

The School has a Careers Library which is housed in the LRC and provides a variety of sources of information:

  • Up-to-date prospectuses for all the major universities
  • University Guides and Degree The English School Library & Resource CentreCourse Guides
  • UCAS Books
  • GCSE and A-Level options helpbooks
  • Career Guides
  • Interview and Personal Statement helpbooks
  • CD-ROMs which can be viewed in the LRC on computer stations solely for 5th, 6th and 7th form use
  • University DVD's which can also be viewed in the LRC
  • Books and CD-ROMs on Psychometric and Aptitude TestingThe English School Science Building
  • Information on studying in Europe, the USA and Canada
  • Information on Summer Schools at Oxford/Cambridge/Harvard
  • Resources on Admission Tests.

Further information

View the Careers Resources. Please note that university and careers material is constantly being updated, therefore we encourage our students to frequently visit the LRC which is located in the new Science Building to see what's newly available.

As part of the Careers Programme, University Representatives regularly visit the School to talk with our advisors and meet with our students. Through these visits, a University databank is in place, where contacts are constantly being established through workshops with University representatives.

Find out about Destinations of Leavers and Academic Achievements.

Go to our Higher Education pages for more details on university entry.