Description : GCSE in Leighton Park School

AVERAGE CLASSES

At this stage, students can learn two educational programs: the so-called Years 7/8 (11-13 years) and Year 9 (13-14 years).

Years 7/8 duration of 2 years aims to give children a solid foundation of knowledge on the basic academic disciplines: the curricula here are sufficiently large and diverse. Most of the subjects are included in the course according to the British National Education Program, there are also several optional electives that students can attend at their discretion:

• Natural sciences (chemistry, biology, physics)
• French
• English
• History
• Physical Culture
• Music
• Religious Studies
• Chinese
• Geography
• Mathematics
• Spanish
• Textile design
• Drama
• Computer science
• German
• Art
• Sanitary and educational work (PSHE)
• Design and technology.

On the Year 9 program, the list of subjects is generally the same, but the students are already more actively preparing for the final exams, which are waiting for them at the end of the year, and for entering the GCSE and A-level courses.

The course is intended for children 14-16 years old (Years 10/11) and is designed for 2 years - after the completion of the curriculum students are waiting for examinations in selected subjects (both mandatory and optional).

The curriculum consists of general disciplines, a visit is mandatory for all (5 areas) and additional 6 electives: the student can choose them himself, focusing on own interests, inclinations and abilities. Please note that among the electives should be the subject of the natural science cycle and at least 1 foreign language - but the rest of the choice is completely free. In addition to final exams, students prepare for the protection of a personal research project.

The following subjects are compulsory subjects:

• Mathematics
• Sanitary and educational work (PSHE)
• Physical culture and sport
• English
• Religious studies.

Electives can be selected from the following extensive list:

• Latin
• Biology
• Spanish
• Design and technology
• German
• Chinese: Mandarin
• Physics
• Art and Design
• English as a Foreign Language
• Computer science
• Physical Education and Sports
• French
• Different teaching methods
• Physical Culture
• Geography
• Music
• Drama
• Textile Design
• History
• Chemistry.

The program is created for graduates of the senior classes, participants of courses Sixth Form (16-18 years).

Here, students already create their own curriculum completely independently, choosing 3-4 items from the list below, for which they take final exams. When choosing the disciplines recommended to focus not only on their abilities, inclinations and interests, but also on the requirements of the future institute and faculty, university, specialty. Teachers are always ready to suggest the most beneficial and effective combination of subjects, to help make the right choice:

• Latin
• Mathematics
• Design and technology
• Ancient history
• Music
• Philosophy and Ethics
• Economy
• Art and Design
• Higher Mathematics
• Computer science
• English literature
• Physics
• German
• Theatrical studies
• French
• Music Technology
• Chemistry
• History
• Physical Education and Sports
• Biology
• Spanish
• Political science
• Psychology
• Geography.

In addition to passing final examinations, students are expected to protect their personal research work (the topic is approved with the teacher, the volume is not less than 5000 words).

The International Baccalaureate program is also an educational option for Sixth Form high school students, along with the famous British A-level standard. This is an excellent option for those who are not definitively determined with the university and the country of study: IB is accepted and appreciated all over the world.

The program consists of studying selected subjects (6: 3 at the standard level and 3 at the advanced level, in-depth), attending the Theory of Knowledge course, writing personal research work (the topic is approved with the teacher, but the student writes the project independently). Additionally, all students must pass an essay with a volume of at least 4000 words. The duration of study at IB is 2 academic years.