Post-16 Phase

The decisions you make regarding your subjects and place of study in Post-16 will significantly impact your future life and career. The qualifications you earn, the personal attributes and life skills you cultivate, and the friendships you build will all play a pivotal role in how you navigate the transition from school to adult life and achieve success in an increasingly competitive world. 

Why GNS for Post-16? 

We believe that Post-16 is the most exciting and enjoyable time of a student's school experience. That is why we are proud of our offering. Whatever your future plans are, we at GNS offer everything you need.

        
• Personalised learning pathways to a range of different subjects and qualifications that will suit your learning needs.   
• We are proud to be one of the very few Post-16 schools that has a strong link to Emirati culture with a British focus. 
• Participate in a rich variety of enrichment activities, such as the Model United Nations and the Student Council. 
• You will have the time to explore and consider your future plans with our dedicated Careers Guidance Counsellor.  
• Class sizes will be smaller, giving you the opportunity to develop a stronger relationship with staff that will support your learning and development. 
• Post-16 spaces and additional privileges will allow you to make new friends and be treated as the leaders of the student population.

 Advanced Level (A-Level) Qualifications 

International A levels have been written to the highest standard, with the global learner in mind, and are recognised by universities across the world. They offer progression from our GCSEs or International GCSEs and can be taken alongside our BTEC National qualifications to give students a comprehensive choice of subjects. International Advanced Level qualifications are not available to UK schools. 
 

Courses offered in Years 12 and 13

 

Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Qualifications 

BTEC is a vocational course that is the equivalent of up to 3 A levels. It provides a specialist work related programme of study that covers the key knowledge and practical skills. It offers flexibility and a choice of emphasis through the specialist units. 

BTEC Level 3 Diploma 

Business

Applied Science

Creative Media

Compulsory Courses

Arabic (MoE) 
Islamic Studies 
Physical Education 
Moral Education 
UAE Social Studies 
 

 

The Application Process: 

Stage 1 – Information gathering  
Discuss your options with your Form Tutor and subject specialist teachers. We hold a yearly Post-16 taster day which you should attend.  
 
Stage 2 – Application 
Complete the application form, ensuring that you meet the entry requirements 
 
Stage 3 – The Interview / Conditional Offers 
Conditional offers will be issued. Courses will only run if there are sufficient student numbers. In some cases, an interview will be held prior to the issuing of a conditional offer 
 
Stage 4 – Results Day 
Once GCSE results are issued, students will be confirmed on to their respective courses.  

 

Post-16 Booklet Guide: 

Take a look at what we offer for the 2024/2025 academic year in more detail. Click  here for GNS Post-16 Option Booklet with BTEC.

Applications to Post-16 will be reviewed and a conditional offer may be made subject to interviews.

Prerequisites: Students must meet the minimum entry requirements for Sixth Form. The standard requirement on to our 'AS', ‘IAS’, ‘IAL’ and 'A' Level pathway is 4 GCSE's at Grade 4 (C) or above plus the minimum requirements of each subject. There are specific subjects studied in Post-16 that will require higher GCSE grades such as Mathematics and the single Sciences. Exceptions may be made, but only after consultation and agreement with the Head of Secondary School and the Head of Post-16.Click here for GNS Post-16 Option Booklet with BTEC 24-25

 

Courses will only be run where there is sufficient student uptake.

The courses choice structure may be subject to change at any time.

EMSAT (THE EMIRATES STANDARD TEST)

Who must take the EmSAT?

• All Emirati student in the American system as part of equalization.
• Expats have a choice of EmSAT English OR TOEFL OR IELTS and EmSAT Math OR Sat Math for equalization.
• Emirati students who study the English National Curriculum.
• Students in either curriculum (American or ENC) who plan on studying in the UAE at government universities (UAEU, Fatima College, Khalifa University, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi Polytechnic and HCT) or private universities.

NB:  Students must complete the EmSAT before applying for National Service.

What will the EmSAT scores be used for?

• Scholarship consideration in the UAE
• University admission to government and private colleges in the UAE

Special Considerations

Please visit http://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/FAQs.aspx for queries

NB:  You may visit http://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/EmSAT_achieve_en.aspx  to get the latest information from the Ministry of Education.