UNIVERSITY AND CAREERS
At Sage College our aim is to help each one of our pupils to achieve his or her very best. Students at Sage College are fully prepared for University in the UK, Spain, the US and many other countries. All studies at Sage College are validated with the Spanish Ministry of Education.
High school students receive a special orientation program (Guidance and Career Guidance) and counseling in their later years with us, which includes a specialized preparation program for admission to the universities of their choice.
The tutors are specially qualified professionals to be able to advise and support them in their academic subjects and in the application processes when choosing the university they want to go to, and at the same time provide them with personalized assistance, making sure they have everything they need. to achieve your goals safely.
RESULTS
The success of Sage College is based on rigor and the pursuit of academic excellence. This year, the IGCSE and A-Level exam results reflect our student and teacher’s effort and commitment in which we obtained an 85,5% IGCSE pass rate and 100% in A-Level stage. These results have allowed all of our students to have accessed university, in most cases, their first options.
85.5% IGCSE exam pass rate (Year 11)
100% A-Level exam pass rate (Year 13)
ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY
Universities globally recognise the empowering certification provided by IGCSE, Advanced and Advanced Subsidiary qualifications.
The A-Level program gives access to all Spanish, UK and International Universities worldwide. The school prepares students well in advance with career guidance, undertaken by staff. High School Head, works in collaboration with A-level teachers and the Head of School to ensure the school has updated information (including booklets, university prospectuses, leaflets and videos) and can suitably guide the students in their choices. Teachers take great care to advise students about university selection and application, so students feel prepared and knowledgeable about their choices and the entrance process.
Previous Sage College graduates have applied to a broad range of universities listed below:
UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS
At Sage College, students have access to a diverse portfolio of universities worldwide. Through our A-Level program, students can explore opportunities in Spanish and international universities. Our school offers comprehensive career guidance and advisory services, supporting students throughout the entire application process. Additionally, we organize various activities such as university fairs, trips, including our yearly excursion to Holland, and provide manifold support to ensure students make well-informed decisions about their future academic endeavors.
Previous Sage College graduates have applied to a broad range of universities listed below:
ACCESS TO SPANISH PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
The conditions for entry to Spanish universities for students of Sage College are aligned with those applying from other educational institutions, such as those who have obtained their ‘título de Bachiller’ (Baccalaureate Diploma), as outlined in Article 37 of the Organic Law of Education.
Access to Spanish universities (both public and private) via the British Baccalaureate “A-levels” is assured under the agreement “Acceso UE y países con convenio bilateral” for European Union students and those from countries with bilateral agreements with Spain.
The entry process for Spanish universities establishes an equivalency, determined by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC), between grades in the Spanish system (numeric) and A-level grades (alphabetic). This alignment is in accordance with the documentation issued by the Spanish Open University UNED, ‘Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia’, which oversees university access for EU students and those from countries with bilateral agreements with Spain. These documents serve as a ‘passport’ for pre-enrollment and subsequent application to the desired Spanish university. For detailed steps, please refer to: link
How to Calculate Access Grades for Spanish Universities through A-Levels?
To begin, students must pass at least 5 GCSE subjects as a prerequisite. GCSEs do not accrue points; only A-levels and AS-levels do. The minimum requirement is 3 A-levels, while the maximum is 4. Grades achieved are converted into UCAS points (refer to Table 1 below), which are then further converted into a grade for accessing Spanish universities, based on a scale of 0 to 10 points. These points equate to the Spanish A-level system known as Bachillerato and are referred to as the ‘General Phase’.
Once grades have been converted, students with grades higher than 5 are eligible to apply to Spanish universities. For private universities, students should directly contact the respective institutions to inquire about specific entry requirements, ensuring they possess the UNED conversion credential.
The convalidation process can be initiated through the following link: Convalidation Process. The necessary documentation can be accessed via the following link and should be submitted to any affiliated UNED center: Documentation Required.
UNIVERSITY (PCE) ADMISSIONS
Specific phase exams (Pruebas de competencias específicas, PCEs) For students needing to obtain between 10 and 14 points for their desired degree, a second round of exams (fase específica) is available. These exams are conducted annually at the end of May or the beginning of June, and also in September at UNED centers. Each student can take up to 4 exams in the specific phase, with only the two highest marks being considered. UNED offers the following subjects in the specific exam phase: Offered Subjects.
