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Canford Global Connect
Connect, Give back and Develop through a LinkedIn style platform for alumni and parents
College Futures
Why choose Canford?
Unlock your future at Canford's Sixth Form! With a unique blend of top-class academics, exciting experiences, essential life skills, and future-focused support, we’ll help you build the perfect foundation for success and fulfilment in adult life. Below are just some of the amazing opportunities that make our Sixth Form experience so special.
College Futures
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Careers Convention
The annual Careers Convention enables our Sixth Formers to learn more about career paths from parents and OCs
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Careers Support
Our dedicated team of careers staff is experienced in giving information, advice and guidance about career choices
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EPQ for Lower Sixth
Canford offers Sixth Formers the opportunity to study for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
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Life Skills
The so-called ‘soft skills’ are developed through our co-curricular programme
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Medics, Vets and Dentistry
We have a strong record of success in applications for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry
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Oxbridge entrance
Canford has an impressive record of offers to Oxbridge.
![Canford Careers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684920675/canfordcom/fmxt6kwvkat1wygrb845/careers-5785.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684920675/canfordcom/fmxt6kwvkat1wygrb845/careers-5785.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684920675/canfordcom/fmxt6kwvkat1wygrb845/careers-5785.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684920675/canfordcom/fmxt6kwvkat1wygrb845/careers-5785.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1684920675/canfordcom/fmxt6kwvkat1wygrb845/careers-5785.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684920675/canfordcom/fmxt6kwvkat1wygrb845/careers-5785.jpg","width":1766}])
Presentation and Interview skills
Preparing for future interviews and presentations
![Pupil Interview Panel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551712505/canfordcom/usrv8jsk3jcfu0ngnxbo/PIPCanfordinterviews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551712505/canfordcom/usrv8jsk3jcfu0ngnxbo/PIPCanfordinterviews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551712505/canfordcom/usrv8jsk3jcfu0ngnxbo/PIPCanfordinterviews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1551712505/canfordcom/usrv8jsk3jcfu0ngnxbo/PIPCanfordinterviews.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1551712505/canfordcom/usrv8jsk3jcfu0ngnxbo/PIPCanfordinterviews.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1551712505/canfordcom/usrv8jsk3jcfu0ngnxbo/PIPCanfordinterviews.jpg","width":2200}])
Pupil Interview Panel
As part of Canford’s pupil leadership programme, prospective teaching staff meet current pupils.
![Canford Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683626230/canfordcom/rk9tg9yx7esiqefbay4m/pupil-8439.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683626230/canfordcom/rk9tg9yx7esiqefbay4m/pupil-8439.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683626230/canfordcom/rk9tg9yx7esiqefbay4m/pupil-8439.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683626230/canfordcom/rk9tg9yx7esiqefbay4m/pupil-8439.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1683626230/canfordcom/rk9tg9yx7esiqefbay4m/pupil-8439.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1683626230/canfordcom/rk9tg9yx7esiqefbay4m/pupil-8439.jpg","width":2200}])
Pupil Leadership Programme
Becoming a Pupil Leader is a significant leadership role which brings with it responsibility and challenge
![Unifrog]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684830818/canfordcom/lujf266tgvow0slwsngj/Unifrog.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684830818/canfordcom/lujf266tgvow0slwsngj/Unifrog.jpg","width":400}])
Unifrog
Unifrog offers pupils the chance to compare future education options and apply successfully.
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University & Gap Year information
Open days, fairs and information
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Work placements
Pupils are encouraged to seek work placements in the Fifth and Sixth Forms.
"You feel fully supported to look at all the opportunities on offer. I also recognise I am part of a valuable lifelong network and community which will continue to support me in different ways”
Sixth Form Pupil
Top 10 skills of 2025 - World Economic Forum
Analytical thinking and innovation
Active learning and learning strategies
Complex problem-solving
Critical thinking and analysis
Creativity, originality and analysis
Leadership and social influence
Technology use, monitoring and control
Technology design and programming
Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility
Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation
A Level Curriculum taught by exceptional teachers at the forefront of academic excellence.
Opportunities to lead, explore your talents and be yourself in a warm and supportive community.
A community and culture to help you thrive. Wellbeing, Welfare and Support for Learning.
The Sixth Form at Canford is critical as we prepare our pupils to make the transition from school to life beyond. Expectations and the personal development needs of 17-18 year olds preparing for a competitive world are very different to those of younger pupils, and the new College structure will allow for stage-specific guidance, appropriate expectations and demands. Ben vessey
