Sixth Form

Admissions

Overview

Ada, the National College for Digital Skills offers students (16 to 19) the opportunity to learn relevant digital skills to pursue their dream job in tech. We are a unique community which puts computer programming at the heart of everything we do. Our students are the future game changers: challenging the norm, excited by change, and resilient in the face of adversity.

We look to offer places to young pupils who have a great desire to learn about the digital industry, combined with a desire to be the best that they can be.

We want to remove the glass ceiling for women and individuals from low-income backgrounds in the tech industry. Everyone, from any background, is entitled to a quality education and a better future. Our community is united by digital, so we work closely with Haringey Council and the local community to ensure the inclusion extends beyond the walls of Ada.

Click on the button below to view our Sixth Form Prospectus

Ada sixth form prospectus

Travelling to Ada

London campus

Address: 1 Sutherland Street, London, SW1V 4LD

Nearest Public Transport Links: Victoria Station, (Victoria, District and Circle lines and National rail) or Pimlico Station (Victoria line). For directions please click here.

Contact Information

If you would like to know more, or have a specific question please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Admissions department.

sixthformadmissions@ada.ac.uk

0204 576 9852

Registration Procedure and Process

Filling in an application form is the first step for students who would like to be considered for a place at Ada, the National College for Digital Skills.

Once a student has applied, they will receive an invitation to an Assessment Centre, which will consist of two, 10 minute interviews (with a 5-minute break in between) which are designed to assess their aptitude and motivations for studying at Ada.

Before completing the Assessment Centre, students will need to complete three pre-assessment tasks at least 24 hours beforehand.

1. Predicted grades and attendance

Students are required to email a scan of their most recent set of predicted GCSE grades and attendance percentage. This must be supplied by their school and be clear that it has been supplied by their school (for example, printed on headed paper). You will be provided with a link to a form via email.

2. Additional support form

The Additional support form is to be completed to tell us about any additional support the student may need when they come to Ada, this will also be sent via email.

Please note that this won't be used as part of our decision-making process. However, we may contact their current school to share additional details with us, but only if we make an offer to the student to join our Sixth Form.

Failure to complete the pre-assessment tasks may result in the student being withdrawn from the Assessment Centre.

If for any reason the student will not be able to complete the pre-assessment tasks or attend the Assessment Centre, they need to contact us urgently to see if we are able to make alternative arrangements.