How to Apply
If you want to apply to the College it’s simple, you can:
- Apply online here
- Fill in the application form found in our prospectus (Send it to the address
shown on the form or give the completed form to your Careers Teacher)
- Download a prospectus by clicking here (PDF Version)
- Click here if you
wish to order a copy of our prospectus by post (contains application form)
Key Dates
October - December
We’ll be visiting your school to tell you about the College and student life.
November
Open Evening is in November. Come along and meet the Tutors, find out about college life and take part in demonstrations and experiments. At the Open Evening you will be able to complete an application form and make an appointment for an interview before Christmas. Interviews are an opportunity for you to discuss your future with our College Tutors. They are friendly and informal and you can bring your 'Progress File' with you. You can send in your application from November onwards.
March - May
Interviews continue and there are a number of taster events when you can come in and get a feel for college life.
June/July
You will be invited to the College for a welcome event, to get to know the other students who have been offered a place at the college and to talk to tutors before starting in September.
August - Results day
There are College staff and Careers Advisers in College on GCSE Results day and for the following few days. These staff will provide support and guidance to all prospective students.
December +
We will expect A Level applicants to have completed an application
form by the 31st December. Applicants applying for Vocational
Courses should have their completed application form to us by 28th
February. If you wish to apply after this date we will give your
application consideration, however we cannot guarantee a place since
courses may already be full.
Remember: you can apply online at www.hydeclarendon.ac.uk/on
Entry Requirements
In order to provide an environment where students are committed to academic success, we have entry requirements for all our programmes. The entry requirements for each type of study are given below. Note that some subjects have special entry requirements. Students should consult the course guide or ask the tutors at the Open Evening or interview.
For a student with 5 grades C (or above) in GCSEs
including Maths or English
• Four AS Level subjects in the first year, to be negotiated
according to the strength of your GCSE profile
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or VRQ
For a student with 4 grades A-D in GCSEs
• BTEC Level 2 Diploma
• Activity Leadership Level 2
• VRQ Level 2
For students with fewer than 4 grades C-D in GCSEs
• BTEC Level 1 Diploma