Our Principles Philosophy To ensure that all those who participate in the life of our school leave us as better, more able, more responsible and more confident individuals.
Governance To provide the highest quality of education to our students, where the long-term development and reputation of the organisation are safeguarded.
Personal Development To encourage students to explore the extent of their intellectual and physical abilities, helping them to fulfill their maximum potential.
Values To uphold values of honesty, integrity and respect for others.
Environment To provide a vibrant, happy and secure environment that is conducive to the development of our students.
Staff To ensure the school recruits and retains high caliber professionals who are worthy of the responsibility entrusted upon us.
Social Responsibility To ensure our organisation and its members are involved in promoting the general good within our community.
Our Curriculum The British School of Beijing offers a broad and balanced curriculum in order to ensure that study pathways are left open at post 16; hence there is a core curriculum which you must follow: Core subjects:
English Mathematics Science P.E. (no examination)
In addition to the above, students usually choose five more courses from the list below, which will account for the remaining 50% of their timetable. Optional subjects:
French Spanish Chinese History Geography Business Studies Music Art Drama ICT
Year 10 -- IGCSE Options available at the British School of Beijing OPTION 1
OPTION 2
OPTION 3
OPTION 4
OPTION 5
Chinese Geography
Spanish Chinese
ICT Art
French History Drama
Music Business Studies
The following pages describe the courses available at BSB for examination in 2010/11.
Key stage 4: English Language and English Literature Subject Teachers: Mr Julian Nelmes & Mr Phillip Whidden Course Edexcel IGCSE in English Language (Specification A) (4EA0) Examination board Edexcel
Areas of study The London Examinations Anthology for English Language Section A From Touching the Void – Joe Simpson Your Guide to Beach Safety — RNLI leaflet Climate Change: The Facts — Kate Ravilious From A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat — Emma Levine From A Passage to Africa — George Alagiah From The Explorer’s Daughter — Kari Herbert Explorers, or Boys Messing About? — Steven Morris (The Guardian) From Chinese Cinderella – Adeline Yen Mah From Taking on the World – Ellen MacArthur Section B Disabled — Wilfred Owen Out, out — Robert Frost Refugee Blues — W H Auden The Country at my Shoulder — Moniza Alvi Electricity Comes to Cocoa Bottom — Marcia Douglas The Last Night (from Charlotte Gray) — Sebastian Faulks The Necklace — Guy de Maupassant A Hero — R K Narayan King Schahriar and his Brother (extract from The Arabian Nights) Writing: Coverage of the following language triplets Writing to explore, imagine, entertain Writing to inform, explain, describe Writing to argue, persuade, advise Assessment 70% Examination: Paper 1F (Foundation Tier) or Paper 2H (Higher Tier) Reading: questions to test understanding of an unprepared reading passage and a passage from Section A of the London Examinations Anthology. Writing: a short task based on the topic of the Section A reading passage, and a task to test writing to inform, explain, describe. 30 % Coursework: Reading: a piece of writing responding to Section B of the London Examinations Anthology (10%) Writing: a piece of personal and imaginative writing (10%) Speaking and listening: An individual talk Group work(10%) Possible career paths An A*-C pass at English language is usually essential for whatever career or study path you decide to take. However, should you wish to study English language or literature at a higher level (GCE A level or degree) the communication skills that you learn are transferable in most career areas. Here are some examples of jobs for which English language or literature study may be useful: Journalism, Advertising, Public relations, Marketing executive, Local, regional and national government, Education, Charity or non-profit sector, Media – newspaper, television, Publishing
Course Edexcel IGCSE in English Literature (4ET0)
Examination board Edexcel Course aims The course gives students the opportunity to: engage with and respond to literary texts from around the world; develop a critical appreciation of the writer’s craft through close textual study and through wide reading; explore through literature the cultures of their own and other societies; find enjoyment in reading literature and understand its influence on individuals and societies; explore literature as a means of emotional and intellectual growth.
Areas of study Prose Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck Nineteenth Century Short Stories (Edited by Mike Hamlin, Christine Hall and Jan Browne, Heinemann New Windmill) – All stories in the collection are prescribed. Drama A View From The Bridge by Arthur Miller Poetry If — Rudyard Kipling Prayer Before Birth — Louis MacNeice Half-past Two — U A Fanthorpe Piano — D H Lawrence Hide and Seek — Vernon Scannell Sonnet 116 (‘Let me not to the marriage ...’) — Shakespeare La Belle Dame Sans Merci — John Keats Poem at Thirty-Nine — Alice Walker Telephone Conversation — Wole Soyinka Once Upon a Time — Gabriel Okara War Photographer — Carol Ann Duffy The Tyger — William Blake My Last Duchess — Robert Browning A Mother in a Refugee Camp — Chinua Achebe Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night — Dylan Thomas Remember — Christina Rossetti Assessment 70% Examination Paper 1: Drama and Prose (1 hour 30 minutes) This paper is taken by all candidates. It is divided into two sections: Drama and Prose. Students must answer one question from each section. This is a closed book examination. 30% Poetry coursework (School based assessment) Students will be required to submit one unit of coursework based on the poems in the anthology.
Useful websites English grammar and punctuation http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/toc.cfm English language and literature revision http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ Hundreds of poems online and poetry links http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/studentsHome.do To improve your literacy http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/index.shtml For help with everything from punctuation, to how to write about poetry, this site has it all! http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/ Plot, character and theme summaries on A View from the Bridge http://www.sparknotes.com/drama/viewbridge/http://www.gcse.com/english/index.h
Key Stage 4: Mathematics Subject Teachers: Mr Tim Brightwell, Mr Paul Readdy Course IGSCE Mathematics Examination board Edexcel. Course Recommended text Mathematics for Edexcel IGCSE – Appleton, Demetriou, Huby, Kranat Areas of study Students will either take the extension or core IGCSE mathematics course. Extension pupils will sit the higher paper. Core pupils will sit either the higher or foundation paper, depending on progress made over the 2 year course. All pupils will cover units in: Number, Algebra, Pythagoras theorem, Trigonometry, Handling Data Mensuration and Geometry, Transformations In addition extension pupils will cover units in: Extension Algebra Sine and Cosine rule Graphs, Sets, Vectors and Function Statistics and Probability Differentiation Assessment Examination paper 1 accounting for 50% of the overall assessment (Length 2 hours) Examination paper 2 accounting for 50% of the overall assessment (Length 2 hours) Possible career paths Mathematics qualifications are essential if you wish to follow a career path in Business, Education, and of course Mathematics. Career paths that require Mathematics qualifications: Mathematician, Business Management, Teacher, Engineer, Doctor Useful websites http://www.bbc.co.uk/revision http://www.nrich.maths.org.uk
Key Stage 4: Science Subject Teachers: Mr Martyn Steel, Dr Iain Massie and Dr Swaminathan Gurumurthy Course The IGCSE Science course encompasses they key subject areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics leading to a Double Award IGCSE. The course offers Higher and Foundation level grades and is examined after 2 years of study. Students take written examinations in the 3 sciences and choose 2 practical examinations. Course Recommended Texts: Longman IGCSE for Biology Longman IGCSE for Physics Longman IGCSE for Chemistry Collins also produce suitable IGCSE texts Units Biology Section B1: Nature and variety of living organisms Section B2: Structures and functions in living organisms Section B3: Reproduction and inheritance Section B4: Ecology and the environment Section B5: Use of biological resources Chemistry Section C1: Principles of chemistry Section C2: Chemistry of the elements Section C3: Organic chemistry Section C4: Physical chemistry Section C5: Chemistry in society Physics Section P1: Forces and motion Section P2: Electricity and electromagnetism Section P3: Waves Section P4: Energy resources and energy transfer Section P5: Solids, liquids and gases Section P6: Radioactivity and particles Useful websites http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/secondary_science/ www.schoolsnet.com
Key Stage 4: Chinese Subject Teacher: Mrs. Stella Zhang and Ms Ella Liu Course Easy Steps to Chinese Book 2 Textbooks Easy Steps to Chinese textbooks are designed for secondary school students who are taking Chinese exams, such as GCSE/ IGCSE/ AS. ISBN: 978-7-5619-1810-4 Book features: Task-based learning A wide variety of texts Up- to- date topics relevant to young students Careful pacing for gradual progress in language skills Clearly focused aim for each unit Regular consolidation and reinforcement Units Countries, languages, subjects of study, making telephone calls Weather, seasons, sickness Hobbies- music, sports, dance Vegetables and fruits, three meals a day, eating out Houses, furniture, neighbourhood Assessment End of unit tests End of term assessments Teacher assessments (ongoing) Homework Homework day is Wednesday. How to Support Your Child’s Study Check and assist with homework Encourage them to speak more Chinese as well as experiencing Chinese culture Encourage them to read more Chinese books, bilingual or pinyin. Tools for Learning Bilingual dictionary Chinese reading materials Extra-Curricular Activities Chinese culture club Chinese reading Chinese movie
Possible career paths Some people think that the only jobs available using languages are in translation, interpreting or teaching, but in fact, languages can be helpful in lots of different jobs and many employers reward people with language skills with extra salary because they know they are useful in today’s international business world. Here are just a few jobs where languages are important: diplomatic service, civil service, air traffic controller, air cabin crew, travel and tourism industry, hotel management, importing and exporting, international marketing, recruitment consultant, accountancy, engineering and journalism. Useful websites www.linese.com http://www.publicchinese.com/
Key Stage 4: Spanish Subject Teacher: Marta Molina-Cox Course IGCSE Spanish (4440) Examination board Edexcel Units Topic A: Home and abroad Life in the town and rural life; Custom and religion; • Weather and climate • Travel, transport and directions Holidays and tourist information; Services (e.g. telephone, bank, post office) Topic B: Education, training and employment • Childhood, School • Work, Future plans Topic C: House, home and daily routine • Types of home; Information about self, family and friends • Helping around the house; Food and drinks Topic D: The modern world • Environmental issues • The Media (TV, film, radio, newspapers); Information and communication technology; Topic E: Social activities, fitness and health • Special occasions; Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise • Shopping and money matters; Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues Assessment Examination paper 1: Listening, accounting for 33.3% of the overall assessment (30 minutes) Examination paper 2: Reading and Writing, accounting for 66.6% of the overall assessment (1 hour 30 minutes) Examination paper 3: Speaking is graded and reported separately (10 minutes) Possible career paths Diplomatic service, civil service, air traffic controller, air cabin crew, travel and tourism industry, hotel management, importing and exporting, international marketing, recruitment consultant, accountancy, engineering and journalism. Useful websites www.languageswork.org.uk www.cilt.org.uk www.iol.org.uk www.linguascope.co.uk
Key Stage 4: French Subject Teacher: Mrs Amelie Azeem Course IGCSE French (4365) Examination board Edexcel Areas of study Topic A: Home and abroad • Life in the town and rural life, Holidays and tourist information • Weather and climate, Services (e.g. telephone, bank, post office) • Travel, transport and directions; Customs and religion Topic B: Education, training and employment • Childhood, school • Work, Future plans Topic C: House, home and daily routine • Types of home; Helping around the house • Information about self, family and friends; Food and drinks Topic D: The modern world • Environmental issues • The Media (TV, film, radio, newspapers); Information and communication technology Topic E: Social activities, fitness and health • Special occasions, shopping and money matters • Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise; Accidents, ailments and health issues Assessment Examination paper 1: Listening, accounting for 33.3% of the overall assessment (30 + 5 minutes) Examination paper 2: Reading and Writing, accounting for 66.6% of the overall assessment (1 hour 30 minutes) Examination paper 3: Speaking, graded and reported separately. (10 minutes). Possible career paths Diplomatic service, civil service, air traffic controller, air cabin crew, travel and tourism industry, hotel management, importing and exporting, international marketing, recruitment consultant, accountancy, engineering and journalism. Useful websites www.languageswork.org.uk www.cilt.org.uk, www.iol.org.uk www.zut.org.uk, http://lexiquefle.free.fr www.frenchinaclick.com, www.atantot.com www.revisioncentral.co.uk/gcse/french/ www.linguascope.com, www.nelsonthornes.com/secondary/modern_lang/ap/grammarnet/default.html
Key Stage 4: History Subject Teacher: Mr Nick Bourne Course IGCSE History Examination board Edexcel Course recommended text Essential Modern History, Nelson Thornes, IBSN 978 0 7487 6006 0 Modern World History, Hodder Murray, ISBN 0 7195 7713 6 Areas of study Candidates will be studying the following Twentieth Century topics – International History 1919 to 1990 The Peace Settlements after WW1 and League of Nations Causes of World War Two Cold War The work of the United Nations Regional History Fascism and Germany – 1919 to 1945 China and Mao – 1934 to 1989 The USA – 1917 to 1941 Assessment At the end of the two year course students will be sitting a series of externally marked examination papers at either Foundation of Higher level. There is no coursework. Assessment is continual throughout the IGCSE programme. Students are assessed against IGCSE criteria and assessment objectives. Homework Homework is set as per homework timetable and normally related to current unit being studied. There is usually 1 major assignment and 1 small finishing off class work assignment. Possible career paths Journalist, lawyer, teacher, diplomat, politician Useful websites www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/history/ www.schoolhistory.co.uk
Key Stage 4: Geography Subject Teacher: Mrs Jo Parr Course Key stage 4 geography course follows the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) syllabus for Geography Examination Board CIE Course Recommended text New Key Geography for GCSE, David Waugh Units
Population and Settlement The natural environment Economic Development and the use of resources
The above is broken down into themes Population dynamics Settlement Plate Tectonics Landforms and processes Weather, climate Agricultural systems Industrial systems Leisure activities and tourism Energy and water resources Environmental risks and benefits; conservation and management All of the above themes also incorporate specific case studies and opportunities for data generation, graphical representation and analysis; with investigation and enquiry as the basis for many of the themes. Assessment Decision making exercises and constant recap IGCSE exam questions from past papers Teacher assessments (ongoing) Homework Homework is set as per homework timetable and normally related to current theme being studied. However it is only set when appropriate.
How to Support Your Child’s Study Assistance with geographical vocabulary is sometimes required if English is not a first language. Even at this level, if a student has just joined the school, basic country knowledge can be quite poor. Encourage your child by talking about places they have visited and their location. Help with revision and providing a quiet area where studying can be done. Career Options Geography is a wide ranging subject that covers physical, human and environmental themes. Due to this, career paths are varied, from following the physical aspect and specialising in hurricane tracking (meteorology) or prospecting for oil or minerals (geology) to following the human and/or environmental side and specialising in the current issues of the day such as climate change. Other paths to follow include economic geography and political geography which can lead to career paths in the diplomatic service. Tools for Learning An atlas (preferably an Oxford student atlas or one of similar quality) and a world map USB flash drive, pencil, sharpener, ruler, eraser and a set of coloured pencils. Useful websites www.nationalgeographic.com (Main website for all projects) http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet
Key Stage 4: Art Subject Teacher: Ms Charlotte Yearn Course IGCSE (Fine Art) - other specialisms available dependent upon individual student. Examination board Edexcel Areas of study Candidates are expected to work at least one of the disciplines of painting, drawing, printmaking and/ or sculpture. The IGCSE consists of one piece of coursework (including preparatory studies) and one examination piece carried out during a six week preparatory period and a ten hour examination. Each component has a weighting of 50%. During year 10 pupils will explore a variety of methods and processes and develop a body of coursework for selection at the end of year 11 to submit to the examination board. Assessment Assessment is continual throughout the IGCSE programme. Students are assessed against IGCSE criteria and assessment objectives. Possible career paths Designing, Advertising, Architecture, Teaching, Gallery/ Museum Curator Useful websites  www.witcombe.sbc.edu/ArtLinks.html  www.edexcel-international.org/quals/igcse
Key Stage 4: Physical Education Subject Teachers: Mr Julian Barnsley, Ms Tracey Hill Areas of study Football Pupils will use an increasing range of game-specific techniques with control, precision, speed and fluency. They will adapt their skills appropriately and effectively to meet the needs of the situation. Additionally, they will consolidate their understanding of the skills needed in different roles and positions within a Football team. Volleyball Pupils will be taught to further demonstrate good technique, consistency, accuracy and fluency in moving to and from shots in the sport of Volleyball. They will refine their skills of appropriate positioning when defending and attacking in order to tactically outwit their opponents in adapted game based scenarios. Assessment All assessment is carried out following the National Curriculum Success criteria. Continuous assessment within each unit End of unit assessment – Students are placed within a National Curriculum level applicable to their physical strengths, knowledge and understanding. Possible career paths Teaching, Coaching, Leisure and Tourism Industry, Athlete, Life Guard, Personal Trainer, Sports Science, Physiotherapist Useful websites Youth Sports Trust – www.youthsportstrust.org BBC Bitesize - http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/ The Fitness Jumpsite - http://primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/
Key Stage 4: Music Subject Teachers: Mr. A. Webb-Mitchell and Mr. P. England Course GCSE in Music (2MU01) Examination board Edexcel Areas of study th The course is divided into four areas of study: Western Classical Music 1600-1899, Music in the 20 Century, Popular Music in context and World Music. Unit 1 Performing Music Students will prepare one solo performance and one ensemble performance. Unit 2 Composing Music Students prepare two compositions, submitting recordings and notated scores of their work. Unit 3 Listening and Appraising Students need to display knowledge and study of set works from each of the areas of study. The set works are as follows: G F Handel: And The Glory of The Lord from Messiah, HWV 56 st W A Mozart: 1 Movement from Symphony No.40 in G minor, K.550 F Chopin: Prelude No.15 in D flat major, Op.28 A Schoenberg: Peripetie from Five Orchestral Pieces, Op.16 L Bernstein: Something’s Coming from West Side Story rd S Reich: 3 Movement from Electric Counterpoint M Davis: All Blues from the album Kind of Blue J Buckley: Grace from the album Grace Moby: Why Does My Heart Fell So Bad? From the album Play Capercaillie: Chuir M’Athair Mise Dhan Taigh Charraideach (Skye Waulking Song) from the album Nadurra Rag Desh A Shankar: Rag Desh from the album Live at Carnegie Hall S D Dhandhada: Rag Desh from the album Mewar Re Mira B Wertheimar and S Gorn: Rag Desh Parts 1-3 from the album Priyagitah The Nightingale Koko: Yiri
Assessment In addition to submitting recordings of compositions and performances, there is also a 1-hour and 30-minute written paper. All questions in this paper relate to the set works. The paper will be in two sections: Section A: eight compulsory questions in response to extracts from the set works that will be played on a CD during the examination. Section B: one question from two optional questions on the set works, requiring extended writing. Possible career paths There are many options available to students who want to pursue a career with a musical focus, some of which are listed here: Performer, Arts Administrator, Teacher, Music Therapist, Audio Engineer, Music Arranger, Composer, Television/Radio Industry, Music Software Development, Music Librarian, Church Musician, and Session Musician. Useful information that explains some of these career paths can be found at the following site: http://www.kenfoster.com/Articles/Careers.htm Useful websites http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/parents/ http://www.classicfm.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/
Key Stage 4: EAL Subject teacher: Mr Jim Hartland Course Ed-Excel IGCSE in English as a Second Language Course recommended text Cutting Edge Intermediate & Upper Intermediate Workbooks, textbook and students’ CD (Longman) English Grammar in Use: Intermediate by Raymond Murphy (Cambridge) English Vocabulary in Use: Pre-intermediate and Intermediate by Stuart Redman (Cambridge) Both Chinese and overseas editions of these texts are available on the second floor of the Foreign Language Book Store on Wangfujing Street, Beijing. Assessment End of unit tests; End of term assessments End of course externally assessed IGCSE exam delivered at the end of Year 10 or 11 depending on students’ progress Homework Homework is set as per homework timetable and normally related to current unit being studied. In addition, as part of their normal English classes, students should always have a reading book at home. This will be referred to at times in EAL lessons. Tools for Learning A good quality learner English dictionary (for example Collins Cobuild Advanced Dictionary of British English) this is preferable to a bi-lingual dictionary. Extra-Curricular Activities Anything involving speaking, listening, reading or writing but in particular Drama club, Debating club, Film club, Creative Writing club and Magazine club. How to Support Your Child’s Study Check and assist with homework; encourage your child to read, write, speak and listen to English as much as possible (without neglecting their first language) Encourage your child to use English at all times (except Chinese and MFL classes) in the school including break and lunch times. This will improve their English and assist in their socialization throughout the school. Useful websites http://www.pearsonlongman.com/newcuttingedge/ includes materials related to the course book http://www.edexcel-international.org/quals/igcse/esl/ Information about IGCSE course http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/ Lots of materials and games. Also includes podcasts your child could listen to if they have an MP3 player http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/ British Council site filled with games and activities for every level
Key Stage 4: Business Studies Subject Teachers: Mr Tim Brightwell Course IGCSE Business Studies Examination board Cambridge Course recommended text IGCSE Business Studies Second Edition by Karen Borrington and Peter Stimpson Units The course will cover a broad range of topics to develop the students understanding of what is required to be successful in business. These topics will include: Business Activity, Changing Business Environment, Economic Environment, Business structure, organisation and control, Financing, Marketing, Financial Information, People in Business, Regulation and controlling business activity, Influences on business activity Assessment Examination paper 1 that accounts for 50% of the overall assessment Examination paper 2 that accounts for 50% of the overall assessment Possible career paths Accountancy, Business Management, Leisure Management, Lawyer, Teacher, Finance Useful websites  www.cie.org.uk Cambridge International Examinations  www.bbc.co.uk/revision BBC website
Key Stage 4: ICT Subject Teacher: Mr Kim Ng Course The KS4 ICT course is based on Edexcel’s IGCSE ICT course. Course recommended text Longman ICT for IGCSE (Pearson Longman) ISBN – 1405802103 Units Year 10: ICT Systems – Hardware & Software Networks The Internet Impact of ICT Word-processing, Desk Top Publishing and Graphics Spreadsheet and Modeling Web Design and Web Site Writer Software Year 11 Data Logging and Control System Analysis and System Development Life Cycle File-handling Database Assessment End of unit tests End of term exams Assignment/Project assessments Homework Homework is set as per homework timetable and normally related to current unit being studied. How to Support Your Child’s Study Discuss the coursework project with your child. The student should be able to explain what he/she is trying to achieve, how he/she intends to do so and in what timescale. Ensure that he/she is keeping to the schedule by reviewing his/her progress in some detail. Read through the coursework document. Check with your child that he/his has completed each task by asking him/her to identify each item in the work. Ensure that examination preparation is well planned. The student should prepare revision notes from the textbook and keep class notes on each of the topics for the tests. Check your child's ICT notes and folder are well ordered and tidy.
Tools for Learning Office suite (MS Office or Open Office) USB flash drive Web-based email account (Gmail or Yahoo Mail) Extra-Curricular Activities Computer-based learning Field trips Useful websites www.getsafeonline.org www.howstuffworks.com/ www.webopedia.com www.teach-ict.com/gcse/gcse_topics.html www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict www.pcmag.com
Key Stage 4: Drama Subject Teachers: Ms Tracey Hill Course IGCSE Drama (0411) Examination board Cambridge Areas of study All areas of study within the IGCSE drama syllabi are interrelated. The skills and learning, which takes place throughout the course, can be applied to both individual and group pieces as well as written elements of the course. Each unit shows progression and development, building on previous knowledge and approaches. Unit 1 – The Language of Drama Unit 2 – Approaching Text Unit 3 – The Devising Process Unit 4 – Text into Performance 1 Unit 5 – Dramatic Techniques 1 Unit 6 – Solo Skills Unit 7 – Writing about Drama Unit 8 – Text into Performance 2 Unit 9 – Dramatic Techniques 2 Assessment Students are assessed in three areas; Understanding, Devising and Performing Skills. All three elements are combined percentages to make up the final grade for both the written exam and three pieces of practical coursework. Coursework (practical) that accounts for 60% of the overall assessment Written examination that accounts for 40% of the overall assessment (2 hours 30 minutes). Students will be expected to respond to a pre-released text as well as three stimuli. Possible career paths The IGCES drama provides essential key skills in all careers. It promotes confidence, communication skills, creative thinking, and human relations to name but a few. However there are many possible specialist careers following an education in drama such as: Drama Teacher, Actor, Director, Vocal Coach, Choreographer, Dramaturge, Business Manager, and Media. Useful websites www.studentcentral.co.uk www.britishcouncil.org/arts-drama.htm www.stageplays.com www.samuelfrench.com http://www.cie.org.uk