Rochester Independent College
Rochester
Kent college of 375 students founded in 1984, offering one of the widest A-Level ranges in the country with on-campus boarding for up to 130.
About Rochester Independent College
Rochester Independent College sits on St Margaret's Banks in Rochester, Kent. Founded in 1984, it teaches around 375 students aged 11 to 19 and is a member of CIFE, the professional association for independent sixth form colleges. The A-Level range is one of the widest of any college on this site, running to more than 35 subjects. The creative arts are unusually well served, with Ceramics, Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Digital Media and Design, Film Studies and Dance all available as full A-Levels rather than as enrichment, and a UAL Art Foundation course alongside them. The college is flexible about when students join and how long they take. As well as the standard two year route there is a one year fast track, a five term course, and a Year 13 switching option for students who need to move college partway through their A-Levels. All accommodation is on campus, so students do not travel between teaching buildings and their rooms. Most rooms are single and some are en-suite, with up to 130 of the 375 students boarding in a given year. The college states that it does not charge supplements for additional A-Levels, English tuition, or practical fees in science and arts subjects, and that there is no extra boarding charge for students staying on campus over half terms and Easter.
A-Level Subjects
Rochester Independent College offers 37 A-Level subjects:
Facilities
- On-campus boarding for up to 130 students
- Mostly single rooms, some en-suite
- Teaching buildings and accommodation on one site
- Creative arts studios
Admissions
Entry Points
Year 12, Year 13
Requirements
Rochester teaches students aged 11 to 19, with two year, one year fast track and five term A-Level routes, plus a Year 13 switching option for students changing college mid-course.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many A-Level subjects does Rochester Independent College offer?
More than 35, including an unusually broad creative arts range covering Ceramics, Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Digital Media and Design, Film Studies and Dance.
Does Rochester Independent College offer boarding?
Yes. All accommodation is on campus, mostly single rooms with some en-suite, and up to 130 of the college's 375 students board each year.
Can you join Rochester Independent College partway through A-Levels?
Yes. Alongside the two year route the college runs a one year fast track, a five term course, and a dedicated switching option for students moving college for Year 13.
Are there extra charges on top of the fees?
The college states that it does not charge supplements for additional A-Levels, English tuition, or practical fees for science and arts subjects, and that boarders staying on campus over half terms and Easter pay no extra boarding fee.