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College Is Not Like School

Studying at Central Saint Michael’s is not like studying at school or moving on to school sixth form. There are so many benefits to joining a Sixth Form College. When you join Central Saint Michael’s, you’ll enjoy some new-found independence. College life is inspiring, diverse and exciting, in a safe

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Top Tips for Interviews

Firstly, don’t worry about your interview! Interviews are short, friendly one-to-one meetings where you get to discuss your strengths and ambitions with a member of Central Saint Michael’s staff. If you’re really nervous then you can have a parent or guardian to join you for support. Why do colleges ask

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A Level and/or BTEC – What are My Choices?

Here at Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form we offer a wide range of Level 3 programmes combining A Levels and BTECs, as well as several Level 2 courses if you need to improve on your GCSE grades. Picking the right route for you post-GCSEs is important, so it’s good for

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What Do You Want To Be?

• Would you like to get some expert advice and insider tips on how to organise your career journey?• Have you ever wondered how you get into industries like law, publishing, the media or medicine?• Do you want to be on television or do you want to investigate crime?• Are

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Record University Applications Beat UCAS Deadline

Our tireless Careers Team worked round the clock to process record numbers of university applications ahead of the cut off time. Numbers of students applying for higher education places at Central Saint Michael’s and all other Sandwell College group sites has now topped 1,300. Careers Coordinator and Adviser, Andrew Farthing,

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Start 2024 Right! Join Us for January Open Days

Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form continues to excel and thrive, going into 2024 stronger than ever.Developing and nurturing learners to achieve their best and look ahead to bright futures, we are planting the seeds today for the growth of tomorrow.We thank all our students, staff and supporters for making such

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CSM Wrapped 2023!

We celebrated another year of exceptional results! Overall our pass rate for all A Levels and BTECs was 99%, with no less than 30 different subjects and qualifications achieving a 100% pass rate. • Oskar is now studying Medicine at Aston University• Jay and Aniqa both achieved AAA* and are

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Glowing Reviews for Panto Performance

We’ve had glowing reviews of our Drama & Theatre students’ panto performances at Oak Wood Primary School. Headteacher Jen Roberts had this to say: “Thank you and your team for the wonderful pantomime that your drama group performed for our pupils. “The students were exceptional and had worked really hard

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Don’t Miss Your Chance: Last Saturday To Enrol

Not enrolled yet? With the first lessons due to start on Monday at Central Saint Michael’s, this Saturday, September 9, is the last Saturday we are open for you to enrol. If you still need to secure your sixth form place, don’t miss out and come along tomorrow between 10am

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GCSEs: WHAT IF EVERYTHING DIDN’T GO TO PLAN?

So you’ve just had your results. What’s next for you? If it didn’t quite go to plan and you didn’t achieve the minimum required grades for A Levels, we can support you. We understand that getting the necessary GCSE grades for A Level study can be challenging, so knowing about

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Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.

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