Durham Sixth Form Centre is open to any 16 year old in Durham and the surrounding area who wishes to continue in full time education. Our aim is to offer students a rewarding, personally selected but broad education for the time that they choose to stay with us. Besides preparing for formal examinations or vocational courses, we offer good opportunities for recreation, extra-curricular activity and personal development. We believe that our students value this encouragement to further their other interests. We are interested in our students as people. Through our tutorial system, we provide extensive advice and support, whatever their academic ability or career ambitions.

Durham Sixth Form Centre provides excellent facilities in which to work. These include a 240 seat Theatre, a Lecture Theatre, Student Refectory. A Library and Resource Centre play a major role in the life of the Centre. The Resource Centre has a Computer Network and has access to the Internet. The network is in the process of being extended to most teaching areas. Resources are also provided for reference and borrowing, and include books, newspapers, magazines, audio and video cassettes. The Science Block consists of six well-equipped laboratories with adjoining study areas.

If you would enjoy working in a happy, caring, purposeful and well-disciplined environment, where you will be valued and helped to achieve your full potential, then Durham Sixth Form Centre is for you. We offer a wide range of courses in a business-like and friendly atmosphere that is conducive to self-discipline and learning. You can choose to take courses at GCE AS Level and A2 Level, and GNVQ Intermediate Level or AVCE Advanced Level. With the range of courses on offer you can be sure there is something for you.