🎓 The O’Brien International School Annual A-Level Scholarship

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🟩 Who Can Apply?

• Students from any bilingual international school

• Students who have completed ESO (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria) within the Spanish system

• Open to all students in the catchment area, not limited to current O’Brien students

📚 A-Levels Overview

• Subjects taken:

  • Minimum: 3 A-Levels

  • Most students: 3 A-Levels + 1 AS

  • Scholarship includes: 4 A-Levels

• Recognised internationally for university and professional entry

• Helps develop skills like critical thinking, research, writing, and problem-solving

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📝 Scholarship Requirements

To be considered, candidates must:

1. Sit 5 GCSE-Style Exams at The O’Brien International School

• Date: May half term

• Subjects:

  • Maths (Higher)

  • English

  • Spanish (Higher)

  • Statistics

  • Business

• Exam basis: Pearson GCSE past papers

2. Submit a Research Project

• Topic: Candidate’s own choice

• Length: Maximum 3,000 words

• Used to help determine the scholarship winner

🏆 Selection Criteria

• A minimum grade 6 is required in four exam subjects

• The student with the highest combined grades (above threshold)

• In case of a tie, exact mark totals will be used to determine the winner

🎁 Awards & Incentives

• Scholarship Winner:

  • Full tuition for the 2-year A-Level course (4 subjects)

• High Scorers:

  • Score of 9 in Maths, English, Spanish, Business, or Statistics → 1 free A-Level as part of a 4-subject package

• All Participants:

  • If you don’t meet the grade 6 threshold, you’ll still receive a €150 discount on  A-Level registration fees