GCSE: Subject overview

Core subjects

IGCSE English

Information Technology

Elective subjects

Art and Design

Geography

History

Mathematics

Physics

Core subjects

IGCSE* English

The IGCSE in English as a second language focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking to help students progress in their academic subjects. The course is accepted as a language entry requirement by most British Universities.

*International General Certificate of Secondary Education

Information Technology

You will learn to choose, use and design information and communication systems to carry out a range of tasks and to solve problems, making effective use of appropriate principles and techniques.

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Elective subjects

Art and Design

You will develop your creative and imaginative powers, and the practical skills for communicating ideas, feelings and meanings in art, craft and design. You will also learn about art in contemporary societies and in other times and cultures.

Geography

The Geography GCSE will stimulate your interest in geography and develop in you a sense of place and an appreciation of the environment and our interaction with it.

History

History GCSE develops a coherent knowledge of the past. You will learn
to apply understanding of historical concepts – including explanation, evidence, interpretations and significance and communicate historical arguments and conclusions clearly and succinctly.

Mathematics

You will develop skills and understanding of algebra, number systems, calculations, numerical problem solving, equations, formulae, functions and graphs.

Physics

GCSE Physics places emphasis on explanations, theories and modeling in science along with the implications of science for society. The syllabus encourages a wide range of teaching and learning activities.

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