Welcome to the (I)GCSE Curriculum

The College’s (I)GCSE Curriculum builds upon the foundations established in the Shell. The core, plus optional subjects, combine to create a broad, stimulating programme which is intended to challenge and support all pupils.

Pupils should now begin thinking about (I)GCSE options for the Remove. It is important that they consult widely before making their decisions and they will be offered a range of support.

The Core

All pupils entering the Remove will study examined courses in English Language, English Literature, Religious Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Optional Subjects Pupils are also required to choose four subjects from the following list:

Art Astronomy Computer Science Design & Technology Drama French (ML) Geography German (ML) History Italian (ML) Latin Mandarin Chinese (ML) Music Physical Education Russian (ML) Spanish (ML)

Please note that Greek may be taken as a fifth option. In this case pupils may not drop another subject while continuing with Greek.

In order to keep a balanced profile (and also due to timetabling constraints) the following conditions must be observed:

1. At least one subject (and at most two) must be a Modern Language (ML)

2. Pupils may choose no more than two from Art, Design & Technology, Drama, Music and Physical Education; and only one if they choose to study any of Astronomy,

Computer Science or Latin

In this booklet Heads of Department outline the courses offered in order to inform the process of selecting options. The choices made at this point will determine the pattern of studies for the next two years. In all cases, subject balance, as well as subsequent implications for possible Sixth Form choices, should be carefully borne in mind.

Pupils will be asked to declare their preferred choice of options for (I)GCSE by Friday, 24th February 2023. It is hoped that, following discussions with parents, teachers, tutors and HMs, they will be able to make a fully informed decision by this date.

Every effort will be made to provide the combinations requested, though there can be no guarantee that this will always prove feasible in practice. It may also prove difficult to make changes once the timetable has been constructed, though we will do our best.

DT Clark Deputy Head (Academic)