A-Level Scholarships

• Minimum of 8 x IGCSE examination passes at A* and/or A OR 7, 8 or 9
• Only grades from the summer 2021 exam session will be considered
• Only grades from subjects provided within BSG, or other international school curriculum will be considered
• Grades achieved through external tutored or private entry through the British Council will not be considered
• If successful, scholarship students will be expected to maintain the highest academic outcomes throughout their A Level studies
• If successful, scholarship students are expected to be roles models for the BSG community and enhance the promotion of high academic outcomes
• Letter of applications and interview performance is important and will be used to support final scholarship awards

Applications should include the following information to identify shortlist candidates:

• End of year target grades from most recent school report
• Letter of application from the student (1 x side of A4 max expressing why you believe you are a scholarship student)
• Supporting statement from parents (1 x side of A4 max expressing your thoughts on why parental support for academic success is essential)
• Applications for August 2021 must be completed through this application form and submitted by FRIDAY 2ND JULY
• Applicants will be interviewed and assessed by a teacher panel, including the Principal and Head of Secondary to identify shortlisted candidates early in the new school year once GCSE results are in school

• Shortlisted students’ grades analysis will be conducted in school when grades are received from the exam boards in early August
• Shortlisted students will be placed in rank order by number of A* and/or A OR 7, 8 or 9 grades achieved
• In the case of a tie, the strength of the student’s letter of application and interview will be considered
• Scholarships will be awarded, and all shortlisted students notified of the outcome by Friday 27th August 2021
• Awards may be delayed if students appeal against published grades (appeals must be approved by BSG and evidence based)

• BSG scholarship will offer a 25% discount on annual tuition fees
• BSG scholarship will be awarded for the duration of the 2 year A Level programme dependent upon excellent student performance
• BSG scholarship will be subject to review at the end of Year 12 using mock examinations, AS results (if available), academic attainment reports and minimum 95% attendance
• BSG scholarships will be withdrawn from any students who do not meet the highest academic outcomes, especially our core values, or contribute to wider school life
• The Principal has the right to withdraw scholarship funding at any time if the name of BSG or NAE is brought into disrepute by the scholarship students or their families