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Academic aspiration is a priority at Llandovery College. Excellent and wholly committed teachers are key to our academic success. Passionate, knowledgeable and sympathetic teachers ensure that the roots for learning take a firm hold and that the right habits and attitudes prevail.

Expectations for attainment are high, fostering enquiring minds that relish the challenge of discovery. Your child will be immersed in an active and stimulating environment and will benefit from a high-quality range of learning opportunities within a caring and supportive ethos.

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ACADEMIC

Middle School (Years 7 and 8)

Our Year 7 and 8 Middle Years Programme is a dynamic bridge between Primary School and GCSE studies. We are able to offer the nurturing pastoral care, holistic education and small classes that children are used to in their primary setting, combined with high quality subject specialist approaches.

Our Middle School curriculum is underpinned by two ideas: international mindedness and brain-friendly learning and teaching. Our offering is a vibrant 21st Century skills-based curriculum, designed to foster a love of learning and to meet the needs of our broad range of learners.

ACADEMIC

Senior School (Years 9 -11)

enabling pupils to adapt effectively

At Llandovery College we offer many opportunities within the curriculum to expand knowledge and understanding and we start our teaching GCSE Level subjects in Year 9. Students learn more within their core subjects and further develop their enjoyment of learning about their chosen GCSE subjects.

Students learn good routines and habits to ensure they make the most of their learning opportunities and use their time well.

Academic aspiration is a priority at Llandovery College. Excellent and wholly committed teachers are key to our academic success. Passionate, knowledgeable and sympathetic teachers ensure that the roots for learning take a firm hold and that the right habits and attitudes prevail.

Expectations for attainment are high and we foster enquiring minds that relish the challenge of discovery. Students are immersed in an active and stimulating environment and benefit from a high-quality range of learning opportunities within a caring and supportive ethos. Students have the opportunity to explore their subjects in more depth and knowledge around a student’s chosen subject is consolidated during these focused GCSE years.

ACADEMIC

Subjects available at GCSE

Applied Science

Art & Design

Biology

Business Studies

Chemistry

Computer Science

Design & Technology

Drama

English

French

Geography

History

Mathematics

Music

Physical Education

Physics

Psychology

Religious Studies

Welsh First & Second Language

ACADEMIES

We run two bespoke academies aimed at students in Year 9.

A bespoke Junior Sports Academy Programme to nurture dedicated athletes and provide students with continued development in their chosen sport.

The bespoke and individual Performing Arts Academy is the perfect opportunity for students who are interested in the Arts and wish to enrich their Drama or Music studies through extra, more specialist activities.

Performing Arts Academy

Sports Academy