Science education in England
For the ages of 16, 17 and 18 (and older for those that remain in education below university-level), students in England do what is sometimes loosely called ‘key stage 5’ or KS5; it has no legal meaning (unlike the other key stages). And unlike KS1–4 in which the levels of complexity of topics learnt at each stage are prescribed within relatively narrow limits, at KS5, the levels of complexity of topics cover a wide range, although the highest level of complexity at KS5 is RQF level 3. Whether or not a student actually studies at this level of complexity in KS5 depends on his/her GCSE results—crucially on what subjects the student obtained passes at RQF level 2 standard (including mathematics and English) as well as the actual grades themselves. In other words, unlike KS1–4, where a specific student studies at one RQF level, at KS5, a specific student may be studying at several RQF levels depending on what s/he obtained at GCSEs. Regardless of the RQF-level mix, a KS5 student can do his/her post-16 study in one of the following:
Kirtland Community College
Over 3/4 of all Kirtland students are between the ages of 18 and 40. Roughly 1/3 of those students indicate that they want weekend classes. Online enrollment should continue to rise above 30%, which is the current number of students who already have enrolled in online classes. Students are enrolling in online classes more than ever. 30% of students take online classes in addition to on-campus classes. Nearly half of Kirtland students have previously attended a different college. Roughly 1/10 of Kirtland students have previously completed a degree. Half of Kirtland students intend to enter the workforce after completing their 2-year degree. An additional 40% intend on continuing their education by transferring universities. There is a high demand for community education opportunities for senior citizens because approximately 30% of citizens in the district are over the age of 65.