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| Dhekelia Station BFPO 58 & Ayios Nikolaos Station BFPO 59 |
| Providers of post - 14 education opportunities in the Eastern Sovereign Base Area of British Forces' Cyprus |
| ESBA Virtual College King Richard School Campus Dhekelia BFPO 58 +357 24 744776 Telephone (Cyprus Mil 4776) 05601563292 Telephone from UK (Direct UK dial) +357 99184125 Mobile +357 24 744188 Fax (Cyprus Mil 4188) krs_ks5 Skype KRS_KS5 Voipstunt kingrich@cytanet.com.cy King Richard School (KRS) is situated in Dhekelia, part of the Eastern Sovereign Base Area, Cyprus. The school provides secondary education to the sons and daughters of serving members of British Forces' Cyprus personnel, entitled civilians and others. An informal but purposeful college style atmosphere where students enjoy a degree of freedom with responsibility to prepare them for the transition from school to university or employment with the support and security from a structured environment in which academic work is a priority. KRS Key Stage 5 students follow a programme of study leading to a variety of UK recognised qualifications including: AS Level, A2 Level, Applied GCE, BTEC, GCSE and ASDAN. Uniquely, KRS Students are also able to mix their choices with courses offered by VTQ and 54 AEC in Dhekelia and Ayios Nikolaos. Requests for further details, a KS5 information leaflet, or any other enquires should be addressed to the KRS KS5 Co-ordinator. |
Headteacher:
Mr M Ainsworth BA (hons) MA
Mr M Ainsworth BA (hons) MA
Key Stage 5 Co-ordinator
Mr Denis Lawrence
Mr Denis Lawrence
| King Richard School Sixth Form is part of the ESBA Virtual College and works alongside 54 AEC, Direct Education Limited, Cyprus Youth Service and VTQ to provide students with a wide variety of both academic and vocational courses. All students receive personal guidance and support from the SCE Careers' Advisor, Mrs Nicky Duhig. In addition to group sessions, all students can expect to be interviewed at least twice a term. Students also participate in a mock interview and industry day activities. Work Experience placements can be arranged within the local community and a 14 day placement in London is offered to the students each July. Cyprus offers a wide variety of sporting and recreational opportunities throughout the whole year. Students participate in school organised activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, go karting, ten pin bowling, etc. Many other facilities are available to students through the local military clubs including: horse riding, football, rugby, cricket, sailing, golf, theatre, parachuting, water sports, gliding, clay pigeon shooting, etc. The school organised very successful expeditions to Mount Kilimanjaro in 2005 and 2008 and African safaris in 2006 & 2007 and another Africa 'adventure' is planned for 2009. |
| Curriculum 2008-2009 These courses are currently available for September 2008. Please note that subjects such as Physical Education are unable to operate with very small numbers. Level 3 eg A Level Art & Design Art & Design Textiles Biology Business (Applied) Design & Technology English Literature French Further Maths Geography German History Information Communication Technology (ICT) Law (Direct Education) Maths Music Philosophy (Direct Education) Philosophy & Ethics Physical Education (BTEC National Sport) Physics Psychology (Direct Education) Sociology (Direct Education) Travel & Tourism (Applied) Level 2 eg BTEC First, GCSE, etc ASDAN CoPE Business (BTEC First) Child Care, Learning & Development Information Communication Technology (ICT) IGCSE English (54 AEC) IGCSE Maths (54 AEC) NVQ (Various., including level 3 - See VTQ webpage) Physical Education Health & Social Care Sports Leadership Award Work Experience Placements Other Courses Duke of Edinburgh Award ASDAN Bronze, Silver & Gold ASDAN International Award ASDAN Pre University Award ASDAN Residential Award ECDL (54 AEC) NB King Richard School is actively investigating other level 2 courses for introduction into our 14-19 curriculum. Specialist Diplomas - "Learn to earn" As part of the Cyprus Partnership, KRS hopes to offer the new specialist diploma in engineering from September 2009 as a one year course available initially for post 16 students only. Adult Learners - "Return to learn" KRS offers most of the above post 16 courses to all members of the local entitled community, including serving military and MoD personnel, spouses and dependents. NB Conditions apply. Contact the KS5 co-ordinator for further details. |
"Learning is our business." |