St John's Sixth Form

cambridge a-levels are internationally recognized by universities worldwide. the sixth form was started in 1922 although there was mention of it in 1906. for some years it served as a post-matriculation course for ‘maturing’. in other words the principle of a sixth form year was initially based on a year of broader studies. in the thirties, candidates were entered for unisa first year examinations, the successful candidates being admitted to universities in the second year. the demands and pressures of modern education have obviously changed markedly since 1922 and by 1972 the british a-level system was introduced, with examinations through the cambridge board. from that time the sixth form has continued to expand and today averages between 60 and 90 boys and girls a year – a far cry from the small groups of the past.