About the Sixth Form
La Retraite offers an education from 11-19. We are very proud of our Sixth Form which is successful with students of all levels of ability. Our students regularly go on to higher education to study Medicine, Law and many other subjects at a range of universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. Our results have been outstanding across many areas of the curriculum.
Most of all, we want students leaving La Retraite to be well-rounded and balanced young women who have choices before them and are ready to take their place in a world which respects them for what they are.
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La Retraite is fortunate to be in a successful and enriching collaboration with three other Lambeth schools called the South London Sixth (SL6), about which you can read more below. These schools are: Dunraven School, St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Girls' School and Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic School. All these schools work closely together to ensure a wide and varied offer to Sixth Formers. Governors and Head Teachers from the four school work colabortively with the Heads of Sixth Form to ensure a seamless experiecne for young people. The web-site for the SL6 can be accessed at: www.slsix.org
South London Sixth (SL6) is a leading Sixth Form which builds on the strengths of its schools. It provides a range of academic and vocational courses to meet the needs of post-16 students, together with many educational, social and enrichment opportunities. SL6 students grow and develop as independent, confident and responsible adults, prepared for university and careers in the future. We wish you well in your application and programme of study.
Students receive support and guidance in planning their futures and preparing them effectively for further study by developing skills of independent study and personal organisation. SL6 helps students to find the appropriate courses, colleges or universities along with interview and careers advice from specialist staff. SL6 will support and guide you through the process of applying for university, further education or employment. Up-to-date information is available through a wide range of resources. You will receive expert advice on the university application process. Specialist careers advice will be available from careers staff and Connexions.
At SL6 students have access to:
• Dedicated Sixth Form facilities
• Computer suites
• Video-conferencing technology
• Media facilities
• Summer schools and masterclasses
• Aim Higher university programme
• Work-experience and work-shadowing
• Residential visits in the UK and abroad
• Cultural visits and events
• Debates and lectures
• SL6 Social events
• Sports activities
• Careers guidance
• Support from your personal tutor
• Mentoring
• Student portal
Our motto is: Sharing excellence; preparing for the future!
