Our exciting Post-16 curriculum utilising the latest technology and teaching methods is designed to meet the needs of the 21st Century learner and help you realise your future aspirations. Student progress is carefully tracked in a caring and supporting environment that facilitates progression.
There are three qualification pathways available to students:

Several courses have minimum GCSE requirements that students must meet in order to sit them. Although NIA prides itself on inclusivity, it is important that all students study courses on which they will be successful.
Students must achieve grade 7 or above to study mathematics at A-Level. Grade 6 or above is required in the following subjects to pursue them Post-16: biology, chemistry, physics, English literature. Additionally, to study psychology or sociology, students must achieve grade 6s in Science at GCSE.
| Pathway | Suggested Subjects |
|---|---|
| Academic/University | Any Combination of subjects, with at least one 'desirable' Russell Group subject and a 'facilitating' subject |
| Medicine | Chemistry and Biology, with either Physics or Maths |
| Law |
Any combination of subjects with at least two 'desirable' Russell group subjects. You do not need Law at A level to study Law at university |
| Engineering | Physics and Maths with Computer Science |
| Life Science | At least two from Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and PE |
| Psychology | Psychology, Biology and any other 'desirable' Russell Group subject |
| Creative and Media | Any combination of subjects. this may include Art, Media, Music, Performing Arts or English |
| Vocational | Applied Science, IT, Business, Product Design, Health and Social Care. |