GCSE in Ashbourne College

GCSE

Program is designed for students 14-16 years, completing a course of incomplete secondary education: the college offers both a classical version (2 academic years) and an accelerated one-year. The main subjects of the curriculum are:

• ICT (information and computer technologies, informatics)
• Mathematics
• English Language and Literature
• Natural Sciences.

In addition, the schedule of each student is supplemented by subjects of choice (4-6 directions):

• Mraphic design
• Geography
• Drama and theatrical art
• Foreign languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Latin
• Music
• Art
• Religious Studies (Theology)
• The photo
• Business fundamentals
• Textile
• History
• Classical civilizations.

In each classroom there are no more than 8-10 students: for each subject there are 4-8 lessons per week. In total, the list of examinations includes 8-10 titles. In addition, students daily and weekly attend physical education classes, a variety of sports electives.

Academic year in college is divided into traditional trimester for Britain:

• Autumn: September 4-December 15 (vacation from October 23 to 27)
• Spring: January 2 - March 23 (vacation February 12-16)
• Year old: April 16-May 25
• "Easter repetition" (Easter revision): March 23-30, April 2-6, April 9-13.